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EDNA Restaurant, Halifax, NS

EDNA Restaurant

4.8
4.8
805 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
An upmarket neighbourhood bistro serving locally focused dishes. We are a bustling one-room restaurant with a comfy bar. Seasonal menus include P.E.I. Blue Dot rib eye steaks, local seafood, and seasonal veg.

Open for lunch service Tuesday-Friday 1130-230
Open for Supper service Tuesday-Sunday 5-10pm
Open for Brunch service Sunday 10-2 pm

We keep bar seating open for walk-ins each night so feel free to pop in.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed.

***Please note when picking a reservation time that our licence requires minors (even sweet tiny little babies) to be out of the restaurant by 10pm, sorry for the inconvenience.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 429-2550
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Mooney
  • Area
    Halifax
  • Cross Street
    Portland Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for brunch

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
EDNA Restaurant in Halifax offers a "fantastic" dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere and attentive service. Known for "extraordinary food and cocktails," it excels in diverse, seasonal menus. Guests rave about the "best brunch" and "creative dishes" like halibut cheeks and sticky toffee pudding. Be mindful of its lively, sometimes loud ambiance.

805 Reviews
  1. Rohini

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My guest and I ordered alcoholic drinks. They arrived after the meal. The server was rushing us to finish up and not being at all subtle about it, Our plates and serviettes were taken away before we were done with them. A group of young women were in the periphery of our table, loud, boisterous and already inebriated. It was clear we, two women not as young, were being ousted to accommodate this incoming crowd who would be spending money at the restaurant. We were told we could go to the bar. We did not wish to spend anymore at the establishment and waited quietly at the front door until our safe ride was available. I live around the corner of Edna. I have frequented the restaurant with friends and family several times. I will not return. (Oh and the beef stroganoff I ate three dinners ago, had no flavour)

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  2. Tammy

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ednas never disappoints! The food is ALWAYS amazing, service is delightful and the venue is superb. This is my go to brunch and it has been for years! You will never be disappointed but make a reservation, they are very popular!

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  3. Nick

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My pregnant wife and I went to EDNA with two other couples for an evening out. The food was so good, that immediately following the meal, my wife started her labour. After paying the bill, she thought it might be best to go to the IWK as she had started feeling contractions. By the time we got there, the hospital staff noted that the baby would be coming any minute. And so our second daughter was born shortly thereafter. It was an incredibly smooth and easily delivery with no complications. Mom and baby are both doing great. Thanks for the fantastic meal and memorable evening out EDNA!

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  4. tracy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was barely warm and the presentation was terrible. Very little flavor Service and r drinks were great

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  5. JL

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent food and service, the current winter menu is phenomenal.

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  6. Melissa

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hip, warm, friendly local casually elegant atmosphere; brussel sprouts appetizer was delicious; arctic char/lobster was slightly overcooked which was disappointing; beef stroganoff was well cooked but needed seasoning (rather bland); scallops main was the favourite. For the price of the entrees we felt some of the dishes (arctic char and beef stroganoff) could have been more impressive -- they were good but not excellent. We would return and try different mains; plus order the $3 amuse bouch of the day which we did not do and regretted it!

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  7. Dina

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious Brunch! Lobster with eggs benny was awesome. Great service!

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  8. Jackie

    VIP

    Berlin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, one of the best in Halifax. Service, food, atmosphere on point.

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  9. Chantal

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My favourite place to go for brunch. Amazing service and food!

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  10. Peggy

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EDNA is a perfect spot for Sunday brunch with the ladies.

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FAQs

EDNA Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 429-2550.

EDNA Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 805 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for EDNA Restaurant

2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Portland Place
  • Area
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Mooney
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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