Mountaineer0313 Posted February 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I did search, but found nothing specifically for restaurants. We will be in port from 11 am until 11 pm, so I figure we have plenty of time to get a great dinner off the ship. Are there any restaurants in Halifax that cannot be missed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkbarrym Posted February 20, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2019 There are many fine restaurants in Halifax. Salty's for Fish & Chips, The Five Fisherman, or try the Donaire at Tony's. Tony's won the gold star award for this east coast specialty - 2390 Robie Street. Try 'The Coast' Halifax's website.u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted February 21, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Yes The Coast's listings are great. Also check on Trip Advisor. Of course opinions are so very subjective. Could you tell us a bit more about your criteria for a good restaurant. Also check out Trip Advisor listings using the filters to narrow down your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted February 21, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 8:58 PM, bkbarrym said: The Five Fisherman, We had a wonderful lunch a few months ago at the Little Fish Oyster Bar (the downstairs part of the Five Fishermen, which is open for lunch). The fish and chips were excellent, but the fish tacos were incredible. Also, the potatoes are locally grown and you can really taste the difference in the "chips." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkbarrym Posted February 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks so much for the information on the Little Fish Oyster Bar. I've eaten at the Five Fisherman many times and it's always been very good. We'll definitely need to stop for lunch. As you said, there's nothing better than the east coast locally grown potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountaineer0313 Posted February 21, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted February 21, 2019 43 minutes ago, maryann ns said: Yes The Coast's listings are great. Also check on Trip Advisor. Of course opinions are so very subjective. Could you tell us a bit more about your criteria for a good restaurant. Also check out Trip Advisor listings using the filters to narrow down your search. Definitely seafood. My husband does not like seafood, but he's easy to please. So good seafood and preferably a good view also. Maybe some good local-ish beer also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted February 21, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, bkbarrym said: Thanks so much for the information on the Little Fish Oyster Bar. I've eaten at the Five Fisherman many times and it's always been very good. We'll definitely need to stop for lunch. As you said, there's nothing better than the east coast locally grown potatoes. On our way back from Peggy's Cove (that was before lunch), our driver mentioned that potatoes were a local crop. We had no idea they were grown there, it's not something we associate with the east. The freshness of those "chips" recalled for us some incredible baked potatoes we'd had with dinner many years ago in a small town in Colorado, having seen freshly harvested potatoes being trucked around on the roadways for days. It is truly wonderful when you can not only taste that special "just picked" freshness in a food, but also remember that meal years later because of it. Here are the incredibly delicious fish tacos and chips at the Little Fish Oyster Bar; I sure am hungry now! (photo by turtles06) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted February 21, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Those fries/chips look really good. I grew up somewhat near a farm locally famous for their potato chips (crisps) - loved the smell when you opened the bag 🙂 OP - when we went to Halifax we really enjoyed Your Father's Mustache which was reasonably close to the Public Gardens. Service and food were great. I know they had some local/localish beer and cider. Hubby had a stout he really enjoyed and I liked my cider. Something to note: there tends to be a higher alcohol content in Canadian beer than US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynncarol Posted February 22, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2019 When in Halifax, after visiting the Citadel and the nearby Botanical Gardens, the five us us began discussing lunch options. We had originally planned to head back down to the waterfront to eat, when a local resident, who overheard our conversation, suggested the nearby Le Bistro. The restaurant was clean and airy, their food was fabulous and reasonably priced. Everyone in our group was very pleased with the place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted February 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 23, 2019 For good local beer check out the brewpub listings in The Coast linked above. There is going to be a new oyster bar on the waterfront next to Salty's where Gahan's is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd crsr Posted February 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2019 9 hours ago, maryann ns said: For good local beer check out the brewpub listings in The Coast linked above. There is going to be a new oyster bar on the waterfront next to Salty's where Gahan's is now. maryanninns, will the new oyster bar be open when we are in Halifax in August? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted February 27, 2019 #12 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Yes, according to their plans it should open long before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohioelk Posted March 1, 2019 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Last summer we had a wonderful lunch at The Wooden Monkey. Farm to table pub that was very good and reasonably priced. 1707 Grafton, I believe it was about 2/3rds of the way up the the hill between the port and the Citadel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stowite Posted March 9, 2019 #14 Share Posted March 9, 2019 We really enjoyed Baton Rouge Steakhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccotting Posted March 11, 2019 #15 Share Posted March 11, 2019 McKelvie’s Restaurant in Halifax is lovely “Delicious Fishish Dishes” in the former fire station dating from 1906. Up Spring Garden Road for shopping. The Art Gallery to see the Maude Lewis house, the Maritime Museum for Titanic memorabilia. The Farmer’s market is right by the pier. The Pier 21 Museum of Immigration. St Paul’s church, downtown by the city hall. Founded 1749, oldest continuously serving Protestant church in North America. Lots to see! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted March 23, 2019 #16 Share Posted March 23, 2019 We like Salty's and will be returning there in about 3-4 months on our next sailing. We were very satisfied the last time and convinced to return. We like the Fish & Chips, Lobster and also Manhattan Clam Chowder since we are from NYC. The service was very professional and we were able to converse with the server about Halifax and any recommendations to see after dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kochleffel Posted April 21, 2019 #17 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I really liked La Frasca, 5650 Spring Garden Road near the Public Gardens. It's under the same ownership as The Bicycle Thief, which you will see on the Waterfront, but far enough from the waterfront to have predominantly local customers. It's about a 10-minute uphill walk from the harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cGypsy Posted April 23, 2019 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2019 It does not have much “local flavor” ambience, and is probably a bit more expensive than most of the other suggestions here, but for simply a truly great meal in Halifax, we would recommend The Bicycle Thief. It is is along the waterfront, and is ranked quite high on TripAdvisor. You can check it out at: bicyclethief.ca Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted April 23, 2019 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Just be aware that the Bicycle Thief is very noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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