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Darya, Halifax, NS

Darya

4.5
4.5
755 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
A refined yet earthy dining destination on the Halifax waterfront, Daryâ offers a fresh, bright take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Featuring a globally-inspired wine list, vibrant cocktails and a large, sunny patio, Daryâ’s spirited, relaxed atmosphere invites diners to break bread with friends and loved ones and sample as many flavours and textures as possible.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (902) 334-4874
  • Website
    https://www.daryahalifax.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Brunch Buffet

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Saturdays and Sundays (plus holiday Mondays!) from 11:30am–3pm and dig into Chef Wesley Bernard’s Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. For $40, enjoy an ever-changing selection of breads, dips, spreads, cold platters, hot cuisines, sweets, and desserts. Plus, freshly brewed drip coffee and tea is included! For a little extra sparkle, enjoy $9 mimosas with three flavours to choose from or sip on one of our signature cocktails. We also have a traditional Turkish coffee method on offer, where coffee is heated by sand. Please note: A shortened à la carte brunch menu will also be available.

  • New Year's Day Brunch

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Darya will be serving Brunch on New Year's Day from 11:00am–3pm! Dig into Chef Wesley Bernard’s Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. For $40, enjoy an ever-changing selection of breads, dips, spreads, cold platters, hot cuisines, sweets, and desserts. Plus, freshly brewed drip coffee and tea is included! For a little extra sparkle, enjoy $9 mimosas with three flavours to choose from or sip on one of our signature cocktails. We also have a traditional Turkish coffee method on offer, where coffee is heated by sand.

  • New Year's Eve

    CAD 120.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve at Daryâ, where the vibrant spirit of the Eastern Mediterranean meets the festive allure of Halifax's waterfront. Begin your evening with a glass of welcome bubbles and savour our chef's selection of passed canapés, each bite a testament to the rich culinary traditions we embrace. Your reservation includes a 4 course prix-fixe menu, featuring your favorite kababs, artisanal dips, and our renowned desserts. As the night unfolds, be enchanted by live belly dancers and performers, each adding to the evening's festive surprises.

Offers

  • Buffet Brunch at Darya

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 am - 3:00 pm,Sat - 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Join us on Saturday & Sunday (plus holiday Mondays!) from 11:30am–3pm and dig into Chef Wesley Bernard’s Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. For $40, enjoy an ever-changing selection of breads, dips, spreads, cold platters, hot cuisines, sweets, and desserts. Plus, freshly brewed drip coffee and tea is included! For a little extra sparkle, enjoy $9 mimosas with three flavours to choose from or sip on one of our signature cocktails. We also have a traditional Turkish coffee method on offer, where coffee is heated by sand. Book your buffet brunch today! Please note: A shortened à la carte brunch menu will also be available.

    Buffet Brunch at Darya photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 755 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Atlantic Canada

    Healthy

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for scenic views

  • Atlantic Canada

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Healthy

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for scenic views

  • Nova Scotia

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Darya offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "wicked service." Highlights include tasty vegan and vegetarian dishes, an exceptional calamari, and a beautiful waterfront view. The ambiance is stunning, and the sharing plates create a fantastic social dining experience. Highly recommended for its attentive staff and delicious Middle Eastern cuisine.

755 Reviews

  1. Diana

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Valuable price for brunch buffet. Nice food, great service and great dining experience.

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  2. Jennifer

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sever was helpful and friendly. Setting was great.

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  3. B

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great!!! People were fantastic, warm from the greeter at the door to the kitchen staff!!! Definitely coming back with my family

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  4. Andrew

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    you guys are the best! always a pleasure to go back
    DaryaResponded on 3 December 2024
    Hey Andrew, thanks so much for coming in. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Ryan

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, ambiance, music and lighting as per usual. Too frequently changing the menu, very disappointed with portion sizes this time around. Was my favourite restaurant in the district as someone who lives nearby - unfortunately won’t be back. $25 for a chicken leg is beyond me.

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  6. Colin

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. One of my favourite places in Halifax
    DaryaResponded on 3 December 2024
    Hi Colin! I'm so glad you enjoyed your meal. I'm hoping we see you again soon!

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  7. Paul

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible place to have dinner, lack of service, food doesn't taste any better than fast food, i guess thats the reason why even Friday night they weren't that busy. The supervisor with suit/tie, when we complainend about the poor service with him, dude never apologize for their service, instead he questioned guests tone and attitude wasn't right, then hes pointing and talking to the guests with colleagues from distance.

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  8. Caedmon

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible service. Food was overpriced and bland. Atmosphere was okay.

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender and server were awesome, apps were great, mains were good

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  10. Neil

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    A disappointing experience overall. We went for the weekend brunch close to the start time of the buffet. The spread is rather underwhelming with barely 1 meat dish and 1 fish item with the rest being salads or pickles. The hot food felt like it had been drying on the counter for a while and the items were not replaced promptly. [Edit]There is no way that was made the same day. The vegetables looked dead and stuck to the buffet tray.. What I found odd was the arrival of fresh looking hot food at the tail end of the buffet, this suggests that we were fed the previous days buffet items. For $40, with drinks extra this is rather senselessly expensive, underwhelming and if indeed they served the previous days items, crime enough for me never to visit there.
    DaryaResponded on 6 November 2024
    Hi Neil! Thank you so much for coming in and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We take great care to ensure all food is fresh and prepared daily, and I want to assure you that the items you were served were not leftover from the previous day. We understand how important freshness is, especially with a buffet, and we’re committed to providing a high-quality dining experience. Regarding the buffet spread, we appreciate your comments about the variety and quality of the dishes, and will take them into consideration when reviewing our brunch offerings. We hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future, and we'd love the opportunity to offer a better experience! Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

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FAQs

Darya is rated 4.5 stars by 755 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Darya

1709 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S5

Additional information

  • Area
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Public transit
    Water St Terminal
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