Top Rated Restaurants in Halifax (4.5+ Stars) (Mar 2026)
10 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 15, 2026
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
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
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
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 Top Rated in Halifax
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Canteen on PortlandModern Canadian | |
4.7 ★1,371 reviews | Crobster Roll, Canteen Chowder | 22 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9 |
| 2 | TributeItalian | |
4.8 ★197 reviews | Steak, Lasagna | 1341 Lower Water St unit 121, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4 |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 4 | The Narrows Public HouseEast Coast Comfort | 4.9 ★1,037 reviews | Deviled Eggs, Fish and Chips | 2720 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3C7 | |
| 5 | EdnaElevated Comfort | 4.7 ★993 reviews | Oysters (shucked and baked), Braised Short Rib | 2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2 | |
| 6 | Cheeky Neighbour DinerDiner Fare | 4.6 ★874 reviews | Chicken and Waffles, Breakfast Burrito | 6024 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A1 | |
| 7 | Dear Friend BarModern Canadian | 4.8 ★543 reviews | Oysters, Beef Tartare | 67 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1 | |
| 8 | Water Polo RestaurantModern Canadian | 4.5 ★662 reviews | Seafood Tower, Milk Bread with Lobster Oil | 1341 Lower Water St Unit 126, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2 | |
| 9 | Gio | 4.6 ★271 reviews | Seafood Chowder, Sourdough with Basil+Caper Compound Butter | 1725 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 3N9 | |
| 10 | Luke's Small GoodsFood Store | 4.8 ★210 reviews | Breakfast Sandwich, Sandwiches (General) | 2393 Agricola St, Halifax, NS B3K 4B8 |
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