Well, I was definitely expecting more quantity for the price point of this dish. $$$ Due to food shortages, the menu was not a full one. I was unable to get not only one, but a few desserts that I would have loved to try. It was okay though, the waiter's humor and hospitality made up for the inconvenience of that. It was a very pleasant experience, and would definitely go back again, just next time I would order differently. read more

Seasons by Atlantica - GF bruschetta Beer flight - Wine Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

This was my first outing at this establishment and hands down, it has to have been my best dining experience since arriving in Halifax. I started by first making a reservation for Thursday "date night ", which was more than just date night. So from entering the hotel to the service we received during our dining, things could not have been better. Our server (Jeff) was very attentive and freely provided suggestions regarding the abundant menu selections. He was also very professional, yet personable throughout the entire experience. All staff encountered were just as friendly and our server. My fiancé had the butter chicken while I had the house cheeseburger. Both meals were delicious and made to perfection. Nice view and great ambiance. read more

Seasons by Atlantica - House Cheeseburger and fries. - Wine Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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We went into the lounge at the Atlantica to listen to a friend play in his band (duo?) We sat at the bar, and ordered a drink - both of us freshly off work, and a little hungry, decided to order an appetizer as well. The bar menu was fairly small, but had some great options. We couldn't decide between their nachos or the chicken and waffles dish. We decided to go with the nachos. After ordering we checked-in on Yelp and were offered a great deal - buy one get one appetizers (with beverage purchase) Awesome! We showed this to our (super friendly, personable, server/Bartender Amanda) and she quickly rang through our other option without even double checking with us! Smart lady! These were the absolutely best restaurant bar-food dishes I've ever had. The chicken and waffle dish comes with 'bacon gravy' - seriously BACON! GRAVY! The chicken wings themselves were very well done, not burnt, but super crispy. The nachos were small, not big enough to share if you're hungry, but very, very good - I really liked their feta sour cream. The presentation was great as well! Overall with the entertainment, the flowing bar conversation, the food and the atmosphere, we'll be back! read more

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This place is pretty good. Food is consistent. Exact same every time. The burger is huge and tastes good. Pricing is reasonable. Beer is good. They need to get some Keith's or Canadian on tap though. Not sure what that's all about. I love my craft beer, but sometimes you want a solid domestic. You would think a hotel restaurant would offer this. Service here is usually pretty good. There is a younger, slightly balding gentleman that does an absolutely FANTASTIC job. He isn't your typical server. But my god, does he go out of his way to make sure you enjoy yourself. Listen up, Atlantica, treat this guy well. He treats every customer in there like gold. Outstanding job to him! A real legend!!! read more

Fresh off a delicious weekend brunch at Seasons yesterday, it's time to get my review updated! I've been back a few times since my original post and have yet to be disappointed by the atmosphere, the service or the food. While the menu is definitely on the pricier side than my usual, average day restaurant pick, you do see the price reflected in the quality. So while I don't often go for a $17-22 lunch, I know I'll feel good about indulging here. On the plus side, the brunch prices seem to be a couple bucks cheaper, making for a great choice for a weekend feed. I had the delicious eggs benny on cheese biscuits and they were more than happy to sub out the peameal bacon for spinach. The Hollandaise was a bit mild but those sensational biscuits more than made up for it. Add a generous serving of hasbrowns done up with some red pepper, and you've got yourself a good morning. Our table had two more servings of eggs benny - each with a different level of poachedness and each delivered exactly as requested - and one ticket to the all you can each breakfast buffet with all your standards plus gorgeous pastries. Before tip, this all came to just $70 for all four of us. What. Up. read more

My hopes weren't high when we first entered this resto: even though it's a beautiful space, and our table had a view of part of the Commons, the song we entered to was from the Grease soundtrack. And our server was singing along. Loudly. She was then joined by some guy at the bar, so they had a bit of a duet going on there. They made me want to turn around and leave. The menu doesn't have a lot of selection, so another point against it. Mike and I both opted for the one piece fish and chips from their "9 for 9" menu (each item is $9). About which I have a question. The burger on their regular menu is $15. The burger on the $9 menu appears to be the same burger. What is the extra $7 for? Fries? A plate? We were pleasantly surprised by the fish. It actually tasted fresh, and even though it was greasy it didn't *taste* greasy. The fries were pretty near perfect. For dessert we had tiramisu, which was a gloppy mess. The taste was pretty good, but the texture of the mascarpone was off. Also, it was the same price as our entrees. Will not be returning. read more

Nice view, nice area. Food is pretty decent as well. Main complaint was nighttime bartender or server, a guy with an afro. Terribly slow and very unhelpful. Guess he thought we weren't gonna tip him because we had the hotel vouchers? read more

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Eat here. Delicious deliciousness. Get over the fact that it is in a hotel because once you are seated and looking out the windows at the Commons, you aren't going to remember anyway. My boyfriend and I were staying at the Atlantica Hotel for the weekend and knew we would be dining here. I had already heard good things about it and after the rave review and suggestions from Nic at the front desk we we're ready to go! Being in a hotel, there really isn't a dress code, but we like to respect the level of food that we are eating so we dolled up a bit. For a Saturday night of a long weekend I was expecting it to be bustling, but besides us there were only a few other tables of customers and the service was superb. The menu is a bit confusing as it lists the ingredients that makes up the actual dish you are ordering. I asked the waitress to clarify an item and she explained that that is how the menu was designed - it forces you to ask questions. So don't be afraid to ask - the staff are very helpful and informative and know what they are talking about. We started with the clamari. Hands down the best we have ever tried. And we try it EVERYWHERE. It was perfect. Melt in your mouth. It arrived with three different dipping sauces - different enough to please any taste. I preferred the pickle chow while my boyfriend dove right in to the lemon aioli. The third was a Tomato jam and it was quite tasty too. My main dish was the chicken and it was incredible. I couldn't believe the portion size and all the different types of chicken I got. Breast, sausage, pulled chicken. With asparagus and beans and amazing sauce. I was in heaven. I'm not used to seeing this much food on my plate from a restaurant of this calibre, so needless to say I was very impressed and very full! The boyfriend got the Rib Eye. And he was not disappointed. It was, literally, melt in your mouth good. It came with a steak knife but he could have cut it with a spoon. It was THAT tender. The braised rib cap was incredible and his medley of fresh, local vegetables was incredible. The portion sizes again blew us away. I know hotel restauatants come with a stigma attached but please, for the sake of your taste buds, look past that and eat here! You will not be disappointed! read more

I have only been here for drinks (cute little menu with lots of options) but would definitely love to come here for some food! :D Great drinks -- Sparkling wine and blueberry (really any of the flavors) Try something new? -- Gin and Apple. Seriously its amazing, no lies! read more

This time we went for a family dinner - treating the parents out. We all had an awesome meal, drinks and they even did up a birthday dessert for mom. Our waiter, Tim, was excellent: attentive and friendly. He was even super helpful on the phone when I called to see if they could candle up a dessert. Music: we enjoyed the 2-person band singing songs we all knew the words too (not easy to do with our particular table). It was loud enough to enjoy and we could still converse without yelling. Bonus: I was able to book through OpenTable if that's important to you - it is handy and they give points (that's all I know). But I specified a table with a nice view and that's what we got. Ample street parking - I didn't ask about the parking in the hotel because I was pretty sure we'd be able to park on the street. This is now one of my favourite spots. It's good morning, noon and night. Weekdays and weekends. read more

I've been to Halifax a few times for work and end up staying at the Atlantica hotel because of its proximity to where I work (about 5 min stroll). So I've dined at the Seasons restaurant a few times. Breakfast - Amazing -- Their eggs benedict variation is to die for (it comes with a chipotle hollandaise sauce! yum!) Their crepes and omlette breakfasts are good too. When the hotel is busy, they have a full breakfast spread which is also quite good. These guys know how to make your eggs. I'm super picky in how I like my eggs and they nail it every single breakfast. Gets your day off to a great start. If the rating was based solely on breakfast, I would give this place a 5 star. Oh and if you order toast, get their homemade jams! Their sandwiches are good too. Have had their burger and chicken club. Both are made of locally sourced ingredients - meats and breads and that adds a certain element of freshness to them. For dinner, have not had too many items on their menu (as it is slightly pricey + I'd rather eat locally as well). The food here is actually really good. The chefs make EVERYTHING from scratch (except Heinz ketchup as was confirmed by multiple staff members). As I was leaving Halifax to come back to Toronto on Easter Sunday, they had a special ES brunch - $50 per person + tax and tip. Notwithstanding, the place was fully booked. Points you to the quality of the place. The ES brunch spread was amazing, but I decided to pass as I was on my way to Peggy's Cove. That review is above this one! read more

I was only here for a hot minute but it was a good minute. We stopped by Season's for a couple of quick beverages prior to a Yelp Event. There was one bartender and he was cranking the drinks out! There was also a lovely jazz band playing that I quite enjoyed. Myself and everyone else found the drinks to be superb. I had the El Dorado twice- once just wasn't enough. Jud had the infusion which was rum, herb infused syrup, and soda. It too was intriguing yet delicious. As we were leaving I saw the server run off with some caesar's with bacon in them. Say whhhhhat? Oh you better believe I'll be back. read more

Bacon Jam. You've heard right, it's like the Gods smashed clouds together and this was there baby, bacon jam. It comes on their delightful, yet huge, burger. We dined here prior to a graduation which was held in the Atlantica. At first, it was our choice because of mere convenience, but after we all sat down and tasted our food we were overly excited about choice. The menu is simple, glorified pub food that is proven by there semi-high prices, but portions and quality do not displease. On a more logistical note, the service wasn't the nicest nor did we receive one wellness check, which I thought odd for an upper dining experience. We will definitely dine again. I pray to the Bacon Jam God nightly. read more

Ok, first of all, my friends and I came at a lateish time for lunch: quarter to two on a saturday. We were met by a waiter who led us into an empty dining room, but we were shooed off by someone else who instructed him to take us to the lounge. While the lounge has great views (if you're as fascinated by the Robie/Quinpool traffic as we were), it's not really set up well for people who want to dine. The tables are mosly low (coffee table height) or high (with high pub chairs which I hate). There are a couple of tables that are a normal height, but round and small, and not roomy enough for 4 people. We ended up using the radiator to put sugar, creamer, etc. on. First impression = this is very awkward. We also had a total of 4 different servers, which also seemed odd, especially since it was not at all busy. The first cup of coffee delivered had obviously been made hours earlier, and was very unpleasant. It was sent back, and a new fresh cup was brought. Ok, fine. I was quite worried at this point, as it wasn't a very enjoyable experiece so far, and the atmosphere was inescapably hotel-y. I know, it IS in a hotel, but I was hoping for something that would feel more stand-alone, like Gio. A tall order perhaps. But the food. OH the food! I got the club with a side spinach salad. The salad was delightful, with a lovely dressing, and an abundance of cashews and mango. I've heard the club called a "safety sandwich" and while it may be an unispired choice, Seasons has elevated it. It was the best I've ever had. Bread from 24 Carrot bakery, over-flowing with chunks of tender, roasted chicken, maple-glazed bacon, basil aoili, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, cheese. Incredibly satisfying. My boyfriend had the burger and fries, and while he has never found one that can top what he can do homemade, this one was declared the closest. It was served on a great marble rye bun, with bacon jam, mushrooms, onion, cheese, and lettuce. It came with perfectly done hand-cut fries. The food was good enough to make the introductory awkwardness melt away. I left very happy, and will go back. read more

Season's is a funny place. I don't often order food but on occasion I take a stroll down Quinpool Road and pop into this hotel bar for a drink. I can see Season's being a good place to hold a large gathering; there is a lot of space and hotels just always seem conducive to group functions. It's great that there are so many windows facing the common, and it's kind of fun to watch all of the traffic pass through the willow tree intersection. The drink menu is pretty standard for a bar hotel, with wine, beer and cocktails being offered at fairly reasonable prices. The last time I was in, there was live piano music of the cruise ship variety. The pianist was quite good and very nice. The staff are friendly and prompt and it's all in all a decent place to pop by. In the last year, Season's has attempted to change its image; appealing to the local community and not simply people staying at the hotel. I'm not sure if it has succeeded as the restaurant maintains its heavy-hotel-vibes and the menu doesn't really appeal to me, but nonetheless, I enjoy going in and having a nightcap. read more

I appreciated tonight's meal so much! The service and drinks were excellent. I found a new wine I hadn't tried before that was affordable priced and very tasty. The food really stole the show though. We had the haddock, Asian salmon noodle dish and the Gnocchi. They all exceeded out expectations! Thank you to our server for helping us choose. It's bitter sweet that the chef regularly switched the menu. New creations to come, but sadly these favorites will be replaced. I highly recommend this spot. I think that it should be ranked among the top casual dining spots in the city. read more

Valentine's Day is another excuse for the BF and I to go out for dinner. So that's what we did last night, and enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Seasons by Atlantica. When we arrived, we were seated at a cute little table overlooking the WillowTree intersection. A special "Valentines Menu" had been prepared and when we looked at it thought "What? $75 each???.. oh dear, this isn't what we expected." Our concern was quickly remedied by asking our sever if the regular menu was available, which it was. For appatizers, the BF ordered a bowl of the seafood chowder and we also ordered the calamari. OMG. This was perhaps the best calamari we have tried in Halifax (and we have calamari everywhere). The BF went so far as to say it was better than the calamari he once had in Venice. The chowder was nice, with fish, scallops, shrimp etc. For main courses I had the burger with hand-cut fries. Local Ground Oulton's sirloin, St. Paolin cheese,bacon jam, iceberg, forest mushrooms, 24 Carrots Bakery marble rye bun, flash onions and basil mayonnaise. It was DELICIOUS. I'm not sure what a bacon jam is, but it sure made the burger have a nice flavour. The meat was well cooked too. BF had the Risotto which was Butter poached lobster, serrano pangratto, lobster red pepper broth, green pea purée, cauliflower. When it first came out it looked a little small, but he said it was super rich and very filling. He seems to have enjoyed it. We didn't get dessert and also didn't get wine, keeping our bill (before taxes) at approx $70, which is very reasonable for such delicious, local, and well prepared food. read more

If I were to review this just for breakfast or for service or for dessert, I wouldn't be able to muster a star. The food here is mediocre. Dinner food is edible - and that is why I gave it 2 stars. The bartenders are weird. If you are a guest in the hotel, don't ever ask them a question about which wines they have or about types of drinks... or anything. They are there to put house wine or draft beer or simple drinks in glasses and that's it. Don't go near the breakfast buffet - it is a conglomeration of 2-star motel continental breakfast options, plus some bacon that might come from actual pigs, and hot oatmeal. Otherwise, expect cheap packaged jam with HFCS, gross grocery store bread, *instant* eggs, and green fruit too hard and under-ripe to be tolerated. Don't expect to receive water, despite paying $16 a person!! Nor should you expect any of this food to rise above what you might see at a Holiday Inn Express. (where nearly the same spread is free) The desserts are gross. We ordered a piece of mousse pie and breadpudding to take back to the room to be shared among 2 adults and 2 kids. Both were disgusting. The bread pudding was barely warm and did not include ice cream, despite a description to the contrary on the menu, and the mousse cake was frozen solid with some kind of margarine? product decorating the top. All in all, a huge waste of $20. We ate one dinner, one breakfast, and one lunch at Seasons despite staying at this hotel for 5 days. The dinner was adequate - I had a burger (hard to screw up) and my partner had mussels (not dead fresh despite the price and location) - but the lunch was lackluster and the breakfast was nausea-inducing. read more

Went by on a Thursday and they had live music which was awesome. Had some appetizers, FLASH FRIED CALAMARI, Chicken Wings and Potato Skins and they were amazing. Drinks were great and the staff awesome. I recommend the Burger on the menu, you cannot beat the fresh beef from Oultons. read more

Wow...this restaurant has very poor service. Sitting here at this restaurant now as my waitress walks by my table with still no food. Have been sitting here close to 1 hr and nothing yet. If you have lots of time on your hands and enjoy waiting to eat your breakfast, lunch or dinner then this restaurant is for you. Food finally arrives and cold soup. Yes....I just ordered soup and it took close to an hour. Too many great restaurants in Halifax and I suggest you to another restaurant and not here. read more

Oh wow. Nothing about this meal disappointed. The green salad - at most places a bland selection of veggies - was delicious. Blueberries, goat cheese, greens in a balsamic vinegar? I wanted to lick my plate. Battered fish so perfect and moist that no sauce was required. Across the table from me were delicious looking burgers. Our waitress (after they'd be ordered at a business meeting) informed us that they weren't 'first date' burgers because of the size and the mess. But they did look delicious. Planning on being back... maybe after running the Lucky 7 in November. read more

The room and ambiance are decent, but the food was below expectations. I ordered the steak which was about $30 but I was really the quality of perhaps a $20 steak- very chewy at times. While the plates had a decent appearance, they felt cheap and plastic like and made screeching noises with cutlery. The service was nice. Overall this is a decent restaurant, but you can certainly get better quality food at the same price point elsewhere read more

Great classy style restaurant. Definitely my favorite for high class restaurants in Halifax.

Please let your servers know about the Yelp check in special. My server didn't have a clue and would not honor it when I showed it to her.

Ambiance is wonderful. Food quality was not good (salmon and mussels were woefully overcooked and tough and there were bits of shell in the lobster roll). Service was only ok. Staff were very friendly but service was very slow and our bill was done incorrectly (overcharged by almost $50). read more

Great little spot for food and drinks... the service is the absolute best! I usually get Joe who is amazing but all the servers are attentive and wonderful. It's one of the main reasons I continue to go. If you haven't been - check it out. read more

Wife had the fish and I had the burger. Recommend the fish over the burger. Neither one is something to write home about. Floor hasn't been swept in awhile. Service was okay but not great. read more