New Restaurant Reports in Halifax (Mar 2026)
15 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 14, 2026
Bar Kismet
Halifax
What to order Carrot and Crab, Tuna Tartare, Halibut Cheeks
Cheeky Neighbour Diner
Halifax
What to order Chicken and Waffles, Breakfast Burrito, Skillet (with bacon and avocado)
Dear Friend Bar
Dartmouth
What to order Oysters, Beef Tartare, Tuna Tostada
Doraku
Dartmouth
What to order Omakase, Miso Soup, Unagi Roll
Edna
Halifax
What to order Oysters (shucked and baked), Braised Short Rib, Seared Scallops
Gio
Halifax
What to order Seafood Chowder, Sourdough with Basil+Caper Compound Butter, Burger
Luke's Small Goods
Halifax
What to order Breakfast Sandwich, Sandwiches (General), Sourdough Loaf
Mappatura Bistro
Halifax
What to order Calamari, Caesar Salad, Gnocchi
Mystic
Halifax
What to order Discovery Menu (Tasting Menu), Fauna Menu, Biota Menu
The Bicycle Thief
Halifax
What to order Handmade Pasta Stuffed Ravioli (Red Ravioli), Frutti di Mare Pasta, Fish Cakes
The Canteen on Portland
Dartmouth
What to order Crobster Roll, Canteen Chowder, Cider Steamed Mussels with Frites
The Narrows Public House
Halifax
What to order Deviled Eggs, Fish and Chips, Chop Salad
The Wooden Monkey
Halifax
What to order Vegan Donair, Seafood Chowder with Bread, Tofu Pie
Tribute
Halifax
What to order Steak, Lasagna, Handmade Pasta Dishes
Water Polo Restaurant
Halifax
What to order Seafood Tower, Milk Bread with Lobster Oil, Tuna Sushi
Top Recently Added in Halifax
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystic | |
4.8 ★ | Discovery Menu (Tasting Menu), Fauna Menu | 1723 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4 |
| 2 | The Canteen on PortlandModern Canadian | |
4.7 ★1,371 reviews | Crobster Roll, Canteen Chowder | 22 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9 |
| 3 | TributeItalian | |
4.8 ★197 reviews | Steak, Lasagna | 1341 Lower Water St unit 121, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4 |
| 4 | Bar Kismet | |
4.6 ★ | Carrot and Crab, Tuna Tartare | 2733 Agricola St, Halifax, NS B3K 4E2 |
| 5 | 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 | |
| 6 | The Narrows Public HouseEast Coast Comfort | 4.9 ★1,037 reviews | Deviled Eggs, Fish and Chips | 2720 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3C7 | |
| 7 | EdnaElevated Comfort | 4.7 ★993 reviews | Oysters (shucked and baked), Braised Short Rib | 2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2 | |
| 8 | The Wooden MonkeyFarm-to-table Canadian | 4.4 ★1,265 reviews | Vegan Donair, Seafood Chowder with Bread | 1707 Grafton St, Halifax, NS B3J 2C6 | |
| 9 | Cheeky Neighbour DinerDiner Fare | 4.6 ★874 reviews | Chicken and Waffles, Breakfast Burrito | 6024 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A1 | |
| 10 | Dear Friend BarModern Canadian | 4.8 ★543 reviews | Oysters, Beef Tartare | 67 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1 |
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