I was curious about this place. So I took the family here. The food for the most part tasted good…read more The pappardelle con pollo was tasty and creamy, but the chicken felt a bit lacking. It came with two pieces of bread that were decent. The family shared a paella, and they said it was good. The place had one server, who was also the bartender. She was kind. Thursday night there wasn't much business going on. They had bad bunny playing in the background.

We were walking around the boardwalk and decided to give this place a try. Since it was empty, we…read moreexpected a quick meal, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. The waitress who took care of us was very nice and attentive. She took our drink and food orders, but it seemed like she was the only one handling the tables and making drinks, so everything took quite a while to come out. They also had Bad Bunny music playing pretty loudly in the restaurant, and I believe another customer asked for the volume to be lowered, which she did. The food was okay, not quite the authentic Spanish food we were expecting, but still enjoyable. The waitress apologized for the delay and explained that she was the only one working, which we understood and appreciated.

It was my last night in Halifax, and I really wanted to stop by The Wooden Monkey before I left. I…read morearrived shortly before closing time, so I only had time for dessert and a cocktail. I had the maple cinnamon creme brulee which was accompanied by a whimsical crescent moon shaped sugar cookie. Both delicious. I also had a Dark N' Stormy cocktail which had a nice kick to it! The waiter was very professional, and personable. I felt very welcomed there. Nice, mellow,and relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely like to come back for lunch or dinner if I'm ever in Halifax again.

Chickpea Salad was to die for! A burger was also had;…read moredevoured and delicious! Potato wedges were soft and not very exciting, could have been WAY crispier! Will definitely go back! Sever was happy but did take a tick to bring us water. The decor is always a pleasure. Notice something new every time.

This little gem of a restaurant serves locally sourced seasonal fare that will make your mouth…read morewater. They offer a true culinary delight! The restaurant is cozy and chic and the owner and staff are warm and welcoming as well as generous with their knowledge and work with other local businesses. My new Halifax go-to and one of my all time favourite restaurants as a world traveller.

Dined on 11/1 while spending the weekend in downtown Halifax. Sat by myself at the bar on a busy…read moreFriday night and loved the shotgun style layout and lighting inside. Ordered a great cocktail (Summer Air) from a bartender recommendation, and got the Gnocchi (with butternut bisque, kale, grilled zucchini, walnut honey, tallegio, and sage oil) as my entree dish. It was just incredible all around. Would definitely recommend making plans in advance to stop by!

I really do enjoy bluenose as my son does for the kids menu for his chicken fingers n fries or…read morespaghetti all delish and great portions I want to honestly say the steak is like no other! It's better than the Keg- yes I said it! The cut is great/ portion great/ price great - I just wish it was more consistent as sometimes it comes(during delivery order), with spice and sometimes it don't but I love the spice lol And the fettuccine Alfredo is amazing dine in or not! I order it just as is with the peppers and it's great! Plus a side Caesar salad and garlic bread you can't go wrong with the price! Btw their fish is also excellent!! Only problem is they sometimes when I order the coconut cream pie- which I adore- it can come very hard top or not- sometimes it seems days prepared or day off- keep an eye on that staff please where people are paying! But we still love ya!

We had heard this was a local spot that has been around for years. We were underwhelmed by the…read morelobster rolls which lacked flavor. More of the mayo sauce would've made it better. The clam chowder was okay. The sweet potato fries were the highlight as they were tasty. The server was not very attentive and the decor could use an update as it was worn.

This restaurant is a gem! On a business trip we stumbled on…read morethis delightful spot located in strip area. Katrina a waitperson guided us through the menu The food and its presentation were excellent with an excellent wine list. The decor is subtle and not distracting.

So mad 2 doors down has closed on Barrington st! Their Kail…read moreCeaser salad was so good! Fresh crunchy kale/ lovely huge croutons/ parm cheese/ bacon and the dressing definitely house made!! Ugh I long for it!!

Looking for non-pub fare, we decided to take a chance on Toridori which is located a stone's throw…read moreaway from the waterfront. We were greeted warmly by Leslie who gave us "front-view" seats to the open kitchen. What a treat to see dish-after-dish of sumptuous looking food. We were assisted by Opal (appropriately named because she was a gem!) who was friendly, patient and knowledgeable about the menu. We decided to share two dishes. The pound of red Thai curry mussels was sooo good. It was served with 5 pieces of toasted bread for dipping into the mildly spicy curry soup/sauce. The generous Hanoi bun cha platter was a combination of rice noodles, tender, perfectly seasoned thin pork slices, 4 pork patties, and 4 pieces of spring rolls. It came with a basket of lettuce, cilantro and that delicious Vietnamese dipping sauce that was made even tastier by what I think were cloves of pickled ginger. Throughout the meal, Opal came by just the right number of times to check if we were satisfied or needed something. We loved our experience here and highly suggest you try it out. You'll be very happy.

Located amongst the swath of restaurants at the Queen's Marque, the intriguing pan-Asian offerings…read moreat Tori Dori (including a surprising handful of gluten-free dishes) caught my eye for a pre-concert dinner with friends. It's a moderately-sized space, certainly smaller than many of its Freehand Hospitality peers at Queens Marque, but the closer, almost communal seating allows for a good number of people to dine here. The decor is quite reserved, with the ceiling actually being the show piece, as the layers of boards giving a scaled effect and a gradient of charring lending a really cool (hot?) look to the space. The menu is comprised of fancied-up twists on familiar cuisines from across East Asia, with dishes giving nods or deeply tied to countries like Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, and China to just name a few. Some of their smaller dishes were catching my eye, so I ordered the chicken and black garlic dumplings, and the mango salad, while my wife got the pho with spent hen broth. Ever since I first tried one, I've been a big fan of mango salads. The mix of flavours, colours and textures is top tier, and all in one, easily-chopsticked salad! Tori Dori's doesn't stray far from the template, with julienned mango, carrot and red onion that got a mix of heat, freshness, and savoury sweetness from chilis, mint, cilantro and a tamarind sauce. Anything with black garlic in it is bound to get me to order it, and while that unique preparation of garlic didn't feature as prominently on my taste buds as I would have liked, it did lend to a more savoury depth than chicken dumplings usually have. The tender and pleasantly toothsome wrappers held up well to their soy and vinegar dressing. The pho had a slightly more subtle broth than the beef ones that tend to be more common, but it was just as aromatic and satisfying as a good pho should be. Tender slices of chicken breast accompanied the typical pho accoutrements. The understated Tori Dori avoids the Instagram-bait vibe of some of its siblings, and delivers flavourful East Asian dishes with splashes of contemporary flair.

Stopped in here on a recommendation from our hosts! What a wonderful place! The history is…read moreeverywhere! There was live music and the acoustics were perfect IMHO. Quite a local following for the music as well. We'd been out eating our way through Halifax and I showed up still full room lunch. But I did see colleagues get the burgers and it looked amazing. I settled for a couple locally cider pints and the fried pickles. Not disappointed at all! Ryan at the bar hooked me up with local ciders and his recommendation was spot on! Chloe took outstanding care of our table and she was great to chat with ...... when she wasn't covering 20 things at once! Would love to stop in again and grab one of their epic burgers. It's on my list. Thanks Ryan and Chloe for making this such a great time!

We were greeted by not one but two very pleasant ladies. It was very welcoming. Great food, great…read moreservice! No complaints whatsoever.

Another joint highly praised online, so I dropped by for a late lunch…read more Ordered the lobster roll and crab ravioli. Lobster roll was fine, nothing to write home about but wouldn't order or recommend. However their crab ravioli was phenomenal, the lemon and cream sauce work perfectly. It was heavy from the cream but the citrus helped made it lighter. Service was friendly and they had patio and indoor seating.

While vacationing in Halifax, we made a point of visiting Bicycle Thief after hearing countless…read morerecommendations from friends. The restaurant is hard to miss, with several bright red bicycles decorating the entrance--a charming nod to its name and a great photo opportunity. We stopped by around 3 p.m. without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to snag a table for two despite the restaurant being quite busy. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt warm, cozy, and inviting. The service was equally impressive--professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling my best that day, so I kept my order simple with a hot tea and the Beef Carpaccio. Our server immediately noticed I was under the weather and thoughtfully made sure I always had a fresh supply of hot water for my tea. It was such a small gesture, but it made a big difference and spoke volumes about the level of hospitality. The Beef Carpaccio was absolute perfection. Made with AAA beef tenderloin, it was delicate, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I only wish I had been feeling better so I could have explored more of the menu. My boyfriend ordered the Linguine all'Aragosta, featuring local lobster, tomato, garlic, vino bianco, cream, and parmigiano. I managed to steal two bites, and it was heavenly--rich, fresh, and packed with flavor. The lobster was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was indulgent without being heavy. Lastly, we ordered the creme brulee and it was perfection! Creamy with the perfect brulee sugar top crack and not too sweet. It's easy to see why Bicycle Thief has become such a Halifax institution and why it's reportedly one of Sidney Crosby's favorite local restaurants. Between the exceptional food, attentive service, and inviting ambiance, it absolutely lived up to the hype. We can't wait to return on a future visit--and hopefully next time I'll be healthy enough to enjoy even more of the menu.