Halifax Restaurants & Dining Experiences

Brooklyn Warehouse takes it’s cue from simple, honest food and strives to bring you an affordable indulgence in a laid-back bistro atmosphere.  We work with our rural producers, local markets, and regional suppliers to create seriously good food from Fresh.  We have a strong desire to bring back the practice of farm to table cooking in everyday living.  In the last three years, this attitude has produced remarkable service and a nationally recognized award winning cuisine.

Casual chic bistro known for its seasonal, local and creative menus, offering "intense comfort food, fancied up."  Chefs and owners Craig Flinn and Darren Lewis draw heavily from their East Coast roots, classical training and international experience, using fresh, local and organic ingredients. 

Offering a private dining room for up to 24, Tasting Menus with Wine Pairing, group reservations and off-site catering.

Open Monday to Sunday 5pm to 9:30pm, 1537 Barrington St.

Downstairs The Grill at CUT sets the tone for a trendy gathering, and upstairs, the elegant setting at CUT Steakhouse warmly welcomes those seeking a more sophisticated dining experience. Featuring the absolute finest USDA prime beef, dry-aged and butchered in-house, either floor can be booked exclusively for groups of up to 80. Designated 4 Diamonds by CAA/AAA, and the recipient of Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence every year. Come and be pampered at CUT.

An international award winning dining experience that should not be missed, daMaurizio offers authentic Italian cuisine, exceptional service and thoughtful wine list. Celebrated for fresh fish and seafood with perfectly reduced sauces, succulent lamb, duck and veal dishes, handmade pastas and decadent desserts, daMaurizio "does everything right!" (Frommer's) and "rivals the best of New York" (New York Post). Nightly prix fixe menu for $39.95. Multiple private meeting rooms for groups of 10-100. Seasonal outdoor dining

Durty Nellys - Eastern Canada’s most authentic Irish pub. Designed and built entirely in Ireland, shipped across the Atlantic, installed in the middle of Halifax’s entertainment district.  Our mission:  provide legendary hospitality experiences for all guests - we went to great lengths with our pub’s design and manufacture and our menu was developed by Famous Canadian Chef David Adjey from the TV show “Restaurant Makeover”, raising the bar for authentic Irish pub food using the freshest local Nova Scotian produce.

Elements on hollis is a new, innovative & sustainable restaurant located next to the Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market. The local & seasonal inspired menu will include fresh & local ingredients from our Nova Scotian hardworking farmers & producers located within a 50-mile radius of the restaurant. Celebrating & embracing the plethora of foods & wines of Nova Scotia, the menu will showcase and boast the savory tastes of farm fresh ingredients with international flair. 

Local By Nature and fresh daily. Locally sourced, delicious food at affordable prices. Winner of multiple awards, chef Dennis Johnston creates mouthwatering meals that have folks lining up at the door for more. From scrumptious weekend brunches to mouthwatering lunches and delectable dinners, this is special cooking that’s truly local by nature.

Reservations recommended but not required.
Brunch- Saturdays & Sundays 11-2
Lunch- Tuesdays- Fridays, 11:30- 2
Dinner- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 5-9:30, Fridays & Saturdays 5-10, Sundays 5-9

The Five Fishermen Restaurant & Grill, offering the best of Nova Scotia hospitality, cuisine and wine, has been one of Nova Scotia's premier seafood restaurant for over 30 years. Our complimentary salad & mussel bar, fresh lobster, Atlantic salmon and Digby scallops are just a few specialties that make this restaurant extraordinary. Wine Spectator Award Winner for 5 years. 2007 "Restaurant Of The Year Award" - Taste of Nova Scotia Winner of this year's "Best Seafood Award" ~ The Coast

Our musical comedies are good clean fun for the young and the young at heart. Come take in the sights & sounds of your favourite musical era. Grafton Street Dinner Theatre takes hospitality to a new level; with our talented performers as waiters you will enjoy a 3 course dinner with 6 entrees to choose from. Located in downtown Halifax, we are wheelchair accessible and fully licensed.

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Murphy's Cable Wharf is on the Halifax waterfront. Halifax's largest Tour Boat & Restaurant Operator is a can't miss destination combining nightlife, nature tours, sightseeing, fine dining, tours of historic properties and much more.Join us at Murphy's Cable Wharf for a tour of Halifax from the water, an unforgettable event, a visit to our newly renovated Gift Shop, or dine while enjoying an unparallel harbour view in the new Murphy's Restaurant.

Elegant touches abound. The Executive Chef, Tahir Salamat, perfected his skills in Qatar, Seychelles, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia before coming to Canada. His dishes are works of art: Asian-inspired global cuisine with a French influence. The winner of a Wine Spectator Award every year since 2005, ONYX has also been rated the best in Halifax by Where to Eat in Canada.

Located on Argyle Street, this causal, order-at-the-counter style of restaurant offers the finest smoked ribs, brisket and other southern fare this side of the Barbeque Belt! With 48 hours notice, groups can reserve the 200 year old communal table and feast on whole suckling pig, half a lamb or goat, hickory smoked turkey or half saddle of beef. Q offers seating for up to 75 so you’re welcome to eat in – or “Pig Out!”

Ryan Duffy’s Steak & Seafood offers an “old-school” steakhouse experience, including on-site dry aged New York striploin cut tableside, housemade Caesar salads, Ocean Wise seafood menu with fresh Atlantic lobster.  Relax and enjoy your dinning experience amid contemporary décor and exquisite service  Or join us in our bar and intimate lounge area with fireplace. Lunch is an exceptional value with most items around $10.00. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.   Conference space and catering available.  Corner of Sackville and Bedford Row

Saege Bistro offers a unique combination of creative flare and natural elegance with a focus on fresh local Nova Scotian ingredients. Saege has remained on the culinary creative edge with a team of professionals that can ensure you’re dining experience transcends the ordinary to surpasses all expectations. When planning a group meal consider “Purple Saege", the private room that is ideal for any occasion shared with family, friends or colleagues.

Located on downtown Halifax waterfront, Stayner's Wharf is a great destination for fresh seafood, live music and warm, hospitable atmosphere.  Famous for pan-fried haddock, fish & chips, seafood chowder. Offering mouth-watering appetizers, juicy steaks cooked to perfection, hearty pastas. 13 beers on tap; great wine selection.  Whether enjoying weekday lunch, weekend brunch, or some of the best jazz and blues from Halifax and Canada, you’ll receive a warm welcome, attentive service, delicious food - a memorable experience.  Stayner's Wharf Pub and Grill... Make a night of it! 

Stories Restaurant. Off the lobby of Halifax's best small hotel, this best kept secret is a favorite retreat for those serious about food. Recommended in Where to eat in Canada 2011, Stories offers innovative seafood and game cuisine in intimate rooms. Discreet private dining is offered for groups of 20 or less. One of the first Halifax chef's to leverage the diversity of local ingredients, Scott Vail maintains key relationships with Nova Scotia's food producers.

Tall Ship Silva delivers a first class sailing experience aboard the largest three masted schooner in eastern Canada. Tall Ship Silva has been refitted to offer new amenities; spacious washrooms, wide-open decks, enclosed cozy pub and dining room. Exciting menus for cocktail receptions or seafood feasts. Sailing daily for private charter, public tours and weekend party cruises. Sail on a real Tall Ship and enjoy the most spectacular cruise experience in Halifax!

Uncommon Grounds - A Coffee House provides Halifax coffee lovers a unique urban atmosphere and offers a wide selection of coffee, tea, baked goods and lunches. Our coffees are all small batch roasted in Nova Scotia to provide the freshest coffee to our customers. Early in the morning our talented bakers are in the kitchen preparing the day's baked goods and sandwiches all from scratch. 1030 South Park St. 1237 Barrington St. Halifax's Public Gardens.

Simply Sensational Seafood. We are the only restaurant in Halifax to offer lobster, crab and oysters all under one roof - or on the outdoor patio overlooking the Halifax boardwalk if that's what you prefer! Choose a themed dinner such as The Ultimate Lobster Supper or taste and learn about our region’s award-winning oysters. The friendly staff will ensure that your guests enjoy a great taste of Maritime hospitality.