Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Halifax, according to Tripadvisor

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January 9, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Halifax, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Halifax has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Halifax using rankings from . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

#30. The Lower Deck Bar & Grill - Clayton Park

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (457 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 278 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 3P6 Canada
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#29. Henry House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (781 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, British
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1222 Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1Y4 Canada
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#28. The Auction House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (543 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1726 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2B6 Canada
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#27. Talay Thai

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (316 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5164 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia NS B3J 1Y Canada
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#26. Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (285 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1685 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2B5 Canada
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#25. Sweet Hereafter

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (136 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6148 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 1A3 Canada
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#24. Black Sheep

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (166 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1496 Lower Water Street Bh-204, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1R9 Canada
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#23. Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (778 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: Corner of Argyle and Sackville Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2B5 Canada
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#22. Your Father's Moustache

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (606 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5686 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1H5 Canada
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#21. Stubborn Goat Gastropub

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (711 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1579 Grafton St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2C3 Canada
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#20. The Barrington Steakhouse and Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (219 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1662 Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2A2 Canada
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#19. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Halifax

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (527 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1712 Market St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2E3 Canada
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#18. The Wooden Monkey

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,116 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Healthy
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1707 Grafton St Corner of Prince St and Grafton St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2C6 Canada
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#17. The Old Triangle Irish Ale House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,569 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5136 Prince St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1L4 Canada
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#16. Agricola Street Brasserie

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (277 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2540 Agricola St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 4C5 Canada
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#15. Baton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (597 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: $$ - $$$
- Price: not available
- Address: 1877 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1W5 Canada
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#14. McKelvie's Delishes Fishes Dishes

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,354 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1680 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2Y3 Canada
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#13. 2 Doors Down

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,003 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1533 Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1Z4 Canada
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#12. Salty's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,924 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1869 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S9 Canada
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#11. La Frasca Cibi & Vini

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (500 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5650 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1H4 Canada
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#10. The Five Fishermen Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,709 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1740 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2B6 Canada
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#9. Ristorante a Mano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (796 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1477 Lower Water St Bishop's Landing, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3Z4 Canada
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#8. Cafe Chianti

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (471 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Pizza
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1209 Marginal Rd Unit 205, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4P8 Canada
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#7. The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (992 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Healthy
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5218 Prince St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 0B1 Canada
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#6. Le Bistro By Liz

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (561 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1333 South Park Street Downtown Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2K9 Canada
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#5. Da Maurizio Dining Room

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (522 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1R9 Canada
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#4. Edna Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (615 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3B2 Canada
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#3. The Bicycle Thief

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,667 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1475 Lower Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3Z2 Canada
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#2. Gio

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (504 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1725 Market St The Prince George Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N9 Canada
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#1. Stories Fine Dining

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (305 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5184 Morris St The Halliburton Halifax's Boutique Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1B3 Canada
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