Best Restaurants in Halifax (Jun 2026)

4.8 (126)

What to order Discovery Menu (Tasting Menu), Fauna Menu, Biota Menu

Italian

4.8 (197)

What to order Steak, Lasagna, Handmade Pasta Dishes

$$$

4.6 (883)

What to order Carrot and Crab, Tuna Tartare, Halibut Cheeks

French

4.4 (671)

What to order French Onion Soup, Fish Cakes, Beef Tartare

Atlantic Canadian

4.3 (610)

What to order Lobster Hushpuppies, Croissant Lobster Roll, Salmon Eggs Benedict

European

4.5 (191)

What to order Fondue Special (with steak, lobster, and sausage), Oysters, Carpaccio

Modern Canadian · $$

4.7 (1,371)

What to order Crobster Roll, Canteen Chowder, Cider Steamed Mussels with Frites

Italian · $$$

What to order Handmade Pasta Stuffed Ravioli (Red Ravioli), Frutti di Mare Pasta, Fish Cakes

East Coast Comfort · Bar & Pub · $$

What to order Deviled Eggs, Fish and Chips, Chop Salad

Elevated Comfort · $$$

What to order Oysters (shucked and baked), Braised Short Rib, Seared Scallops

Farm-to-table Canadian · $$

What to order Vegan Donair, Seafood Chowder with Bread, Tofu Pie

Diner Fare · $$

What to order Chicken and Waffles, Breakfast Burrito, Skillet (with bacon and avocado)

Traditional Japanese Sushi · $$

What to order Omakase, Miso Soup, Unagi Roll

Modern Canadian · Bar & Pub

What to order Oysters, Beef Tartare, Tuna Tostada

Modern Canadian

What to order Seafood Tower, Milk Bread with Lobster Oil, Tuna Sushi

Upscale Seafood · $$$

What to order Oysters Rockefeller, Crab Cakes, Seafood Chowder

Italian · $$

What to order Calamari, Caesar Salad, Gnocchi

European

What to order Chef's Tasting Menu, Crispy Avocado, Duck

What to order Seafood Chowder, Sourdough with Basil+Caper Compound Butter, Burger

Seafood · $$$

What to order Oysters, Seafood Chowder, Seafood Risotto

Food Store

What to order Breakfast Sandwich, Sandwiches (General), Sourdough Loaf

Canadian · $$

What to order Seafood Chowder, Lobster Ravioli, Cod Dish

Seafood · $$

What to order Oysters (Happy Hour), Seafood Chowder, Fish and Chips

Indian · $$

What to order Chicken Curry, Garlic Naan, Mango Lassi

Spanish Tapas · $$

What to order Oysters, Patatas Bravas, Pork Collar

Coastal · $$

What to order Fish and Chips, Margarita Pizza, Haddock Tacos

$$$

What to order Oysters, Tuna Poke Nachos / Poke Tacos, Burger

Italian

What to order Calamari, Seafood Pasta / Curry Linguine with Seafood, Lamb Shank

Asian Fusion · $$

What to order Bao Buns, Dumplings, Sticky Ribs

Mediterranean

What to order Hummus, Pita Bread, Grilled Octopus

Japanese Ramen · $

What to order Fried Chicken Ramen, Spicy Pork Chashu Abura Soba, Spicy Tan Tan Ramen

European · $$$

What to order Duck, Pork Tomahawk, Chicken Waffles

Authentic Italian Pizza

What to order Sauvage Pizza, Truffula Pizza, Meatballs

South American · $

What to order Empanadas, Patacones, Arepas

Pizza

What to order Neapolitan-style Pizza, Homemade Pasta, Lasagna

Elevated Canadian

What to order Shrimp Dumplings, Agnolotti, Beef Cheek

$$$

What to order Miso Dressed Radicchio Salad with Pralined Nuts, Gnocchi, Beef Tartare

Ethiopian

What to order Vegetarian Plate / Veggy Beyaynetu, Combination Plate (with/without meat), Mango Limeade

$$

What to order Basque Cheesecake, Dumplings (Mandu), Egg Tarts

Korean · $$

What to order Ban Ban Combo, Sweet and Hot Cilantro Chicken, Creamy Onion Chicken

Pizza · $$

What to order Pesto Pizza, Delicatessen Pizza, Shrimp Basil Aglio E Olio

European · $$$

What to order Beef Short Rib, Truffle Oil and Parmesan Fries, Homemade Pasta / Gnocchi

European-inspired

What to order Creme Brûlée Cookies, Breakfast Sandwich, Croissants

Authentic Chinese · $$

What to order Egg Rolls, Ginger Scallion Lobster, Dry-Fried Green Beans

Seafood

What to order Oysters, Crobster Roll, Salmon

What to order Chef's Tasting Menu (7-course), Wine Pairings, Halibut