6 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Halifax

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Gio

4.8

Exceptional(469)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Halifax

Booked 7 times today

If reservations appear unavailable please email us at gioreservations@princegeorgehotel.com Simply stated, Gio is the definitive dining experience of downtown Halifax. Since inception in 2006, the restaurant has garnered critical acclaim from those impressed by the ambition and execution of its four-diamond food and service. Dining with a twist, expect fun aside fancy, from the atmosphere to the plate. A divine and diverse menu shifts with every season, combining the best in local and global ingredients. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant also offers exquisite cocktails designed to enhance your experience and features a sommelier-selected wine list. Gio's private dining can easily accommodate groups of 10 to 20 with our Chef Greg Burns offering individually crafted menus to personalize your time with us. We are perfectly located in the center of downtown just moments away from sporting, music and theatrical venues. Life is a menu - Choose well

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2. The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

4.6

Exceptional(82)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Halifax

Booked 15 times today

Specializing in fresh local Atlantic Beef products, The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar is an upscale, cosmopolitan chophouse offering live music, craft cocktails, fine wine, fresh local oysters, and premium steaks.

3. Cut Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1328)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Halifax

Booked 7 times today

CUT Steakhouse offers a fine dining experience sure to please the most sophisticated of diners. Start your evening with a glass of award-winning wine or perhaps a popular craft beer. From our menu, savour a dry-aged New York Striploin, delicious AAA Atlantic Rib-eye, PEI Blue Dot tenderloin or Wagyu beef all cooked to your specifications. Finish off with an amazing sampling of fine cheeses, a specialty liqueur and a decadent dessert. Downstairs, SHUCK Seafood + Raw Bar features a seafood market with a wide selection of Nova Scotia product delivered daily. Enjoy oysters on the half shell, crudo, ceviche or whole fresh fish prepared to your liking. In the summer, sit outside on our beautiful patio overlooking the Halifax waterfront.

4. Eliot & Vine

4.9

Exceptional(844)

Price: Moderate

• European • Halifax

Booked 5 times today

Eliot & Vine offers an array of dining experiences. Have a seat in the main room along the bright windows, or at our beautiful marble top bar. Our semi-private ‘Frolic Room’, boasting exquisite work by renowned artist Jean Bradbury, is perfect for group dinners or a quiet date night. Or, watch the chefs work their magic while you sit at the kitchen counter. Eliot & Vine was designed by Breakhouse. European favourites get a unique twist inspired by the seasons and ever-changing market offerings. Our extensive wine list features classics you love, and unique gems waiting to be discovered - from around the world or local vineyards. We have hand-crafted cocktails and a selection of European bottled beer, while the draught taps showcase our love of home. We are happy to accommodate special requests, such as a gluten-free or vegetarian meal. Don’t hesitate to ask anyone on our team, and be sure to let us know if you have any food allergies or sensitivities.

5. The Arms

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Halifax

Booked 3 times today

Hotel guests, Haligonians, and those passing through town are all welcome at The Arms. Lively conversation and inventive cocktails are always flowing, and our location in the historic Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites lends an air of refinement and nostalgia. The pristine Public Gardens are just across the street, adding even more European flair to our special section of Spring Garden Road.

6. Sip Bar & Fare

4.7

Exceptional(113)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Dartmouth

Booked 4 times today

Centred around a roaring hearth with an airy atrium and terrace above, Sip offers food and drink with character. Our menu features upscale cocktails — including curated classics and custom concoctions — and shareable plates cooked over an open flame.Join us for a bite or a bevvy. We’ll keep the fire going.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Gio

2. The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

3. Cut Steakhouse

4. Eliot & Vine

5. The Arms

6. Sip Bar & Fare

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