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“The Coast – Food & Drink Guide”
da Maurizio
"Reserved for special occasions or any time you're in the mood
for fantastic Northern Italian cuisine, Da Maurizio is
considered one of the city's best fine dining restaurants.
Homemade pasta is served with delicate sauces and fillings as
diverse as pumpkin, braised rabbit or heaps of seafood, defying
the standard combination of tastes. The dining room is equally
as lovely, as crisp white linens and exposed brick create an
old-world elegance."
Il Mercato Trattoria
"Haligonians put their votes behind this casual trattoria in
2005, bestowing il Mercato with best Italian food and grilled
sandwich honours. The cuisine is contemporary Northern Italian,
making it pleasing to almost any palate, and the atmosphere is
just as welcoming."
ONYX Dining Room & Cocktail Lounge
"Sleek and sexy, Onyx deserves its 2004 award as one of the best
new restaurants in Canada. A backlit onyx bar sets the sultry
scene, the perfect location to survey the crowd and try one of
130 Wine Spectator-designated wines, or better yet, one of nine
signature flavoured mojitos."
Pete's Frootique
"Whether you're trying to figure out how to eat a loquat or cut
up a persimmon, Pete's your man. One of Halifax's most
recognizable characters, Pete Luckett---and his staff---know
produce, and they're are happy to share that wisdom with you.
The original Bedford location reflects the ambiance of Victoria
market, a reminder from Luckett's hometown Nottingham, but with
a distinctive international flare."
Saege Bistro
"Saege is the latest culinary accomplishment from the Simensen
clan, Halifax's first family of food, and owner of Scanway
catering. Like all of their restaurants, beauty is found in the
details---from the fresh, modern design to the sommelier-picked
wine list. A large stone fireplace separates the calming
sage-green dining room from a glass atrium overlooking Spring
Garden, creating two areas in which to enjoy a complex,
skillfully prepared meal, or to grab a coffee and a Scanway-famed
dessert to go."
Tug's Pub
"Tug's is a laidback pub-style restaurant located in the front
of the Waterfront Warehouse. Tartan rugs and walls, mahogany
tables and red velvet wing chairs wrap the space in nostalgia,
albeit updated with a long martini list."
Waterfront Warehouse
"Formerly a renovated tugboat repair shop, the Warehouse keeps
to its maritime roots with artifacts as decorations, including a
ceiling-mounted foghorn and dory. Seafood specialties and a
lovely water view patio keep the ambience alive until the night
falls, when the Warehouse transforms into the waterfront's only
dance club."
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“Where Halifax Magazine”
Saege Bistro
"In addition to the specialty coffee bar with wi-fi connection
and the colourful variety of house-made gelato flavors, Saege
showcases local game and produce. The interior, featuring an
abundance of natural light, a small waterfall, two flickering
fireplaces and an open kitchen, encourages diners to feel right
at home as they enjoy a meal prepared using the "slow food"
method."
Bish World Cuisine
"Upscale dining on the Halifax waterfront. Sleek Manhattan
décor, an outdoor waterfront patio and a menu with global
influences. Pan-seared scallops with mushroom pot stickers,
Moroccan spiced lamb ribs with couscous or miso-marinated
halibut are a few of the local dishes with international flavour.
Presentation and service are paramount."
ONYX Dining Room & Cocktail Lounge
"With a backlit bar made from real onyx, it sets the standard
for chic in Halifax. The menu offers sharing platters and a two-
or three-course Prix Fixe menu that changes weekly. Mojitos, a
Cuban cocktail made with muddled fresh tropical fruit, are the
specialty. The wine list features 150 wines by the bottle and
over 30 by the glass. The attentive staff will decant wines
tableside and all are served in varietal specific Riedel
stemware."
da Maurizio
"Hailed by Fodor's, the Globe and Mail and foodies of all
stripes as Halifax's best restaurant. Three-time recipient of
the CAA Four Diamond Award. Known for impeccable service,
extensive wine lists and a celebrated northern Italian menu
featuring calamari, gnocchi, lamb and seafood. Highly praised by
visitors and locals alike."
Tug's Pub
"Cozy and intimate, this sister to the Victory Arms Pub offers
the comfort of friendly staff and wing back chairs. Enjoy the
photographs of the old Halifax waterfront while you savour
selections from the menu. Free parking evenings and weekends.
Open for lunch and dinner daily. At the Waterfront Warehouse
Restaurant (where the tugboats tie up)."
Paul Stulac - Smoke on the Water
"Caters to upscale tastes, offering fine imported cigars,
cigarillos, gifts and accessories. Browse through the fine
assortment of Cubans in the walk-in humidor. Also features a
cigar lounge and barber on site, offering traditional
straight-razor shaves."
Peep Show Girly Boutique
"This hip new addition to the Halifax shopping scene specializes
in fresh, sassy fashions for women."
The Vault
"Exquisite sterling silver jewellery and designer watches. The
Vault is the choice of some of Canada’s most fashionable women
and a favourite of many visiting American movie stars."
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“Where to Eat in Canada”
ONYX Dining Room & Cocktail Lounge
"Onyx is a newcomer to the restaurant scene in Halifax, but
already we think it's the best restaurant in the city. Not that
it's the place for a quiet, romantic evening. But for the young
and the wannabe young, it's the place to see and be seen."
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“10 Best Travel Guide – Dining in Halifax”
#1. Bish World Cuisine
"Dining at Bish means lovely views of the Halifax harbor, a
sophisticated ambiance, sleek decor and exquisite International
cuisine."
#2. da Maurizio
"An intimate dining space considered by some to be Halifax's
primo restaurant, daMaurizio is housed in the ever popular
restored Alexander Keith's Brewery. This elegant restaurant
utilizes exposed brick work and large columns to produce a
dramatic interior with a sophisticated ambiance. Tables are
draped in starched white linen and bedecked with fresh flowers."
#4. Il Mercato
"This Italian eatery is a local icon in the Spring Garden Road
area where shoppers seek respite and eager regulars anxiously
await steaming plates of homemade pasta. The menu offers classic
Italian fare that includes fresh salads, soups, tasty
appetizers, pastas, sandwiches and pizzas plus chicken, seafood
and beef main dishes. Earth tones, terra-cotta tiled floors and
an exuberant energy lend an authentic European feel to the
entire place."
