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Best restaurants in Halifax, Canada

10 places, ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank

Places listed
10
Average rating
4.6
Reviews counted
21,935
Open on Sundays
9
  1. Top pick

    1. Tribute

    Fine dining restaurant · $100+

    Rated 4.8 out of 5276 reviews

    “Hands down the best dining experience I’ve had in Halifax, by a mile.”

    1341 Lower Water St unit 121, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4

    Call (902) 492-9222

  2. 2. Mystic

    Fine dining restaurant · $100+

    Rated 4.8 out of 5192 reviews

    “The lamb sweetbread and veal/tuna tartare were incredible.”

    1723 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4

    Call (902) 474-3007

  3. 3. The Bicycle Thief

    Italian restaurant · Lively spot with Ita

    Rated 4.7 out of 59,221 reviews

    “The food here is excellent, some of the best I’ve had in Halifax.”

    1475 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2

    Call (902) 425-7993

  4. 4. Henry House

    Restaurant · $20–40

    Rated 4.6 out of 51,672 reviews

    “The seafood chowder has been the best I’ve tasted since arriving in Halifax.”

    1222 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Y6

    Call (902) 423-5660

  5. 5. Le Bistro By Liz

    French restaurant · $20–30

    Rated 4.6 out of 51,311 reviews

    “super friendly staff and some of the best food in all of Halifax!!”

    1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9

    Call (902) 423-8428

  7. 7. The Five Fishermen

    Seafood restaurant · Upscale place for se

    Rated 4.5 out of 52,459 reviews

    “Famous landmark restaurant in Halifax with a haunting story to boot.”

    1740 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2C6

    Call (902) 422-4421

  8. 8. Black Sheep Restaurant

    Restaurant · $20–60

    Rated 4.5 out of 51,584 reviews

    “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute gem in Halifax—outstanding food, drinks, and atmosphere!”

    1496 Lower Water St BH-204, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9

    Call (902) 429-6491

  10. 10. McKelvie's Restaurant

    Canadian restaurant · $30–80

    Rated 4.4 out of 51,497 reviews

    “Great service, delicious food and a terrific local gem when in Halifax!”

    1680 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y3

    Call (902) 421-6161

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Questions people ask

What are the best restaurants in Halifax, Canada?

Based on ratings weighted by the number of reviews, the top-rated restaurants in Halifax, Canada are Tribute (4.8 stars from 276 reviews) and Mystic (4.8 stars from 192 reviews).

Which restaurants in Halifax, Canada are open on Sunday?

9 of 10 list Sunday opening hours, including Tribute (5–10 p.m.) and The Bicycle Thief (11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.). Hours can change, so call ahead.

How are these restaurants ranked?

By rating, weighted by how many reviews it is based on, so a 4.7 from 300 reviews beats a 5.0 from 2. Nobody can pay to rank higher on Neighbourhood Listing.