The Canteen on Portland
★ 4.7 (1,371) · 
· $$
22 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9, Canada
Phone: (902) 425-9272
Website: https://www.thecanteen.ca/
The Canteen on Portland in Dartmouth is a 4.7-star restaurant with 1,371 Google reviews, known for Crobster Roll and Canteen Chowder.
Why we love it
- Modern Canadian with Nova Scotian seafood focus
- Located near Near Admiralty Place and Alderney Drive
- Bright and elegant decor, open kitchen, summer terrace
- Attentive service with knowledgeable staff
- Modern Canadian with Nova Scotian seafood focus
- Located near Near Admiralty Place and Alderney Drive
- Bright and elegant decor, open kitchen, summer terrace
- Attentive service with knowledgeable staff
What to Order
Crobster Roll
A highly praised roll generously filled with a blend of Nova Scotia snow crab and lobster, enhanced with truffle aioli, grainy mustard, and dill.
"The crobster roll lived up to the hype and their focaccia bread is delicious (and I’m super picky about bread)."
Angela
Canteen Chowder
A rich and flavorful seafood chowder, packed with fresh seafood including lobster, mussels, scallops, and haddock.
"The seafood chowder was divine with lots of lobster, mussels, scallops and fish."
Deb Johnson
Cider Steamed Mussels with Frites
Mussels steamed in cider, served with frites, offering a unique and interesting flavor combination.
"Highly recommend the mussels and frites, the scallop and pumpkin risotto, and the chowder was exceptional. Bravo."
Lirad Kligman
Seared Haddock with Hodge Podge
Perfectly seared haddock served with a traditional Nova Scotian hodge podge, highlighting fresh local ingredients.
"I had the seared haddock with hodge podge, and the mussels with fries — both were simply amazing."
S. Ros
Mushroom Toast
A flavorful appetizer featuring wild mushrooms in a garlic sauce, generously piled onto toasted sourdough bread.
"We split the mushroom toast which was excellent. Lots of wild mushrooms in a garlic sauce piled onto a large, toasted piece of sourdough."
jlyonmn
Carrot Cake
A highly recommended dessert, praised for its sweetness and texture, making it a must-try for cake lovers.
"Amazing carrot cake , I enjoyed the sweetness and the texture of the carrot cake !"
Dave McLoud
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner, as it fills up quickly.
- The menu changes depending on the time of day, so some dinner dishes aren't available during brunch.
- Be aware of their policy regarding sharing dishes; they may not provide extra plates for splitting.
- Parking can be tricky; consider paid parking nearby or free parking by the ferry and a short walk.
- The restaurant is surprisingly family-friendly despite its polished appearance.