Best Restaurants in Halifax (May 2026)
19 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated May 4, 2026
Top Restaurants in Halifax
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystic |   |
4.8 ★126 reviews | Discovery Menu (Tasting Menu), Fauna Menu | 1723 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4 |
| 2 | Bar Kismet | |
4.6 ★883 reviews | Carrot and Crab, Tuna Tartare | 2733 Agricola St, Halifax, NS B3K 4E2 |
| 3 | Café LunetteFrench | |
4.4 ★671 reviews | French Onion Soup, Fish Cakes | 1741 Lower Water St #160, Halifax, NS B3J 0J2 |
| 4 | DriftAtlantic Canadian | |
4.3 ★610 reviews | Lobster Hushpuppies, Croissant Lobster Roll | 1709 Lower Water St #102, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4 |
| 5 | Peacock Wine BarEuropean | |
4.5 ★191 reviews | Fondue Special (with steak, lobster, and sausage), Oysters | 1715 Lower Water St #134, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4 |
| 6 | The Canteen on PortlandModern Canadian |  |
4.7 ★1,371 reviews | Crobster Roll, Canteen Chowder | 22 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9 |
| 7 | TributeItalian | |
4.8 ★197 reviews | Steak, Lasagna | 1341 Lower Water St unit 121, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4 |
| 8 | The Bicycle ThiefItalian | 4.7 ★8,145 reviews | Handmade Pasta Stuffed Ravioli (Red Ravioli), Frutti di Mare Pasta | 1475 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4 | |
| 9 | The Narrows Public HouseEast Coast Comfort | 4.9 ★1,037 reviews | Deviled Eggs, Fish and Chips | 2720 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3C7 | |
| 10 | EdnaElevated Comfort | 4.7 ★993 reviews | Oysters (shucked and baked), Braised Short Rib | 2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2 |
Ranked by editorial awards and verified diner reviews.