My husband's family like this place so we stopped here for lunch. I ordered "pizzasalad" from lunch…read morespecial- a combination of pizza and salad on top, which was surprisingly good and it was exactly what I wanted. I moved the salad on top, and pizza under north was flipped over, looked like a Christmas wreath! My husband had crabster sandwich, which was loaded with crab and lobster meat. Both were pleasantly delicious and more than anything our server was very friendly and efficient. The dark inside but cozy booth tables were comfortable, and we had a wonderful lunch here.

Frank & Gino's is a comfortable place for good Italian food and drinks. Great menu choices for…read moreeveryone, seating is mostly booths which are excellent for privacy and service is fast and friendly. Lots of parking. Lunch menu has really good value. I'm a regular and I always look forward to a satisfying meal here.

The food was great and I highly recommend the wild mushroom and goat cheese dip! Sheri our server…read moremade our experience at Chop Steakhouse absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, kind, and incredibly attentive throughout our meal. We never felt rushed, which made the whole evening so much more enjoyable. Her warm, welcoming attitude really stood out--she struck the perfect balance between being present and giving us space. Thank you, Sheri, for such great service!

Excellent service and the place is very nice…read more The food was good, but not amazing. I got the prime rib sandwich and the meat had a fair amount of gristle, overcooked ends, etc. I had to pull it all out, remove the bad parts (about 1/4), and then rebuild the sandwich. The buns were tough. Maybe 2 day old bread?

We had a great time the Nook and Cranny. Thanks to the woman at the Fundy Discovery Center for the…read morerecommendation. The meal was lovely. We started with mussels. Excellent! Our main course was crispy cod tails on lemon risotto topped with a terrific sauce of caramelized corn. The sauce was spicy and made the dish. For desert we had a lovely blueberry concoction with the unappealing name of "blueberry grunt"! This wasn't foodie food but super fresh ingredients prepared simply and beautifully. After dinner we moved into the main dining room for a terrific musician playing mostly NS folk music. All in all it was a great evening. Great food, great music, friendly people. If you're in Truro, don't miss the Nook.

This is a gem right in the heart of Truro and we were lucky enough to choose it on our way through…read moretown on the way to Halifax. I had the pan fried haddock and my partner enjoyed the shrimp and chorizo pasta. Both were excellent. Highly recommend.

Roadside Willie's in Bible Hill is a local legend. The service is superb, anything in the menu…read morefeaturing haddock is an excellent choice, and the bar is top-flight. The vibe is friendly, and the whole place says "welcome!" If you can get there for live music, it's more than worth your while. Topping it all off: best steak (New York strip) in the province. Roadside Willie's is well worth the trip. Added bonus: candlepin bowling next door, so if you've had one too many to drive home, bowl yourself sober!

Visiting from the US and stopped for a brew and bite. Sat on the patio. Overall a great experience…read more Had a sandwich and it was excellent, service was great and a good atmosphere. Will be back.

Great food Great timing…read more Great service , very friendly. Little loud but didn't feel unwelcome.

It's a local bar. Good burgers and nice servers. It's loud but there's live music. Kara was sweet…read moreand helpful. It has a strong local feel.

The food was excellent and the service was top notch. I have a seafood allergy and my server went…read moreabove and beyond to make sure what I was ordering was crossed with anything that could be in the seafood category. Above all everything was great just a little pricey.

Very good, with one issue (below)…read more The service was good. The waitress was a bit difficult to find at times. The food was excellent. The one big issue - my wife saw 2 mice. One in the dining room and one in the bathroom. Not reducing the rating for this as I assume they will resolve this problem (we reported it).

Hamburger was top-notch. It was juicy and perfectly sized. The bbq sauce and maple syrup on it hit…read moreit perfectly. We came during trivia night. It was a little loud but made for a fun night, especially for us passing through.

When I was in town for a blood donation, I decided to visit Belly Up BBQ as a way to both replenish…read moremy iron levels and try a new-to-me restaurant. There was a small surge of BBQ places in Halifax in the 2010s, and while that eventually died down, it's good to see the trend spread elsewhere to add new kinds of cuisine to other areas of the province. The interior is spacious, with a bar at one end, a section with several booths, and even more tables beyond that. The décor isn't over-the-top with southern US kitsch like many barbecue joints and could easily pass for a regular bar and grill. Normally when I try a BBQ place for a first time, I go all-in on a sampler platter to try as many of the smoked meats as possible. Alas, Belly Up is the only BBQ place that I've been to that doesn't have this option. As a result, I went with the beef brisket platter since that's more unique to Belly Up, and things like ribs and pulled pork can be found at many restaurants these days. It wasn't too too busy when I arrived and most people were already eating, so my food arrived in quick order. The brisket came as two long, thick slices, and the broad layer of fat on top told me I was getting the fatty end of the brisket. There was a bit of a smoke ring around the edges, although I didn't find that it had a prominently smoky flavour. It was spot-on for tenderness though - the meat broke apart easily, but didn't crumble from being overcooked, and each bite was tender and juicy. You get a choice of a few different sauces with your meat (which is served entirely on the side) and the chipotle sauce was savoury and not *too* sweet, but again, I'd prefer a heavier level of smokiness from the namesake pepper. You get two different sides with each entrée, so again I went with some of the more unique options - the corn fritters and the apple coleslaw. The corn fritters were very well executed - crisp on the outside, fluffy and moist on the inside, and with a hint of sweetness. The ginger and jalapeno honey sauce that came with them was also a surprise hit, with a good balance of sweetness and subtle layer of heat. I generally prefer a vinegar-based dressing for my coleslaw to cut through the rich dishes that it's often paired with, but I still enjoyed Belly Up's apple slaw. The additional crunch and sweetness of the julienned apples brought some complexity to what is often the most forgettable part of a meal, and honestly it's just nice to see a slaw that's done in-house instead of coming out of a five-gallon bucket from Sysco. Service was friendly and attentive throughout my meal. There's definitely some tweaks that Belly Up could do to polish their BBQ game, but it's a still a solid option for something different in the food scene in Truro.

Fantastic meal at Sim's…read more Wonderful steak/seafood house ambiance. Very old world, dark wood. And muted lights. Great selection of seafood and fish. The steaks looked pretty good too. Attentive and knowledgeable service. They managed to squeeze us in on a weekend night (even without a reservation). Just wonderful. Right on Queen Street not far from the wharf.

The setting inside is very relaxing and even romantic if you're on a date. Service was excellent,…read morealthough the server seemed to be flirting with my friends partner :( Found that a bit unprofessional, but likely trying to increase her tip. The scallop bruschetta appetizer was out of this world! The surf and turf was delicious, and thankfully we requested that the wine reduction be served on the side. Overall a the food was good.

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.