Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Nova Scotia

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Canteen on Portland

4.9

4.9 (3276)

CAN$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

The Canteen is a full-service neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, serving up chef-inspired seasonal fare for lunch, brunch and dinner. At the helm in the kitchen is award-winning chef and co-owner Renee Lavallee. Her seasonal menus are influenced by classic French, Italian and traditional Nova Scotian cuisine – with a little bit of Renée’s magic thrown in. Signature items include The Canteen Burger, The Crobster Roll, Seafood Chowder and more.

Top review

Laura

Dined 2 days ago

The Canteen has great food and service. Highly recommend!

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4.9

4.9 (177)

CAN$30 and under

Pizzeria

Halifax

About the restaurant

In Provence, a region in southeastern France, “Lou Pécou” is the term for the peduncle, or stalk, that holds a cluster of fruit. Our grandparents taught us that when in the kitchen, you must start with the freshest and finest of ingredients. They had a unique way of feeling and picking lou pécou, to know if the fruit and vegetable is local, ripe, and fresh. We look forward to passing you these traditions and learnings through our pizzas.

At Lou Pécou, you will find exclusive finely curated dishes with a Provençal touch, a wide range of organic and biodynamic wines, signature cocktails, house-made desserts, and much more!

Top review

Gerrie

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

This is a lovely little restaurant. The pizzas are unique and exceptional. We continue to be impressed by everything it does.

EDNA Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (801)

CAN$30 and under

Bistro

Halifax

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

JLVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Consistently excellent food and service, the current winter menu is phenomenal.

La Piazza Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (74)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Halifax

About the restaurant

La Piazza Ristorante opened in June 2015 and is a family-owned Italian restaurant. As you step inside, the warm and inviting atmosphere immediately embraces you, making you feel like part of the family. La Piazza takes immense pride in serving Italian cuisine made with love. La Piazza is proud to have won platinum winner for best Italian restaurant in 2020, and 2022 in the Community Votes!

At La Piazza, pasta lovers are in for a treat with a wide variety of pasta dishes. For those craving the perfect slice of pizza, the wood-fire oven delivers a crispy, thin crust topped with the freshest ingredients. Whether you opt for a classic Margherita or a gourmet prosciutto and arugula combination, the pizza at La Piazza is nothing short of delicious! We also have a fantastic wine selection and cocktails to pair with any meal!

Top review

Tracy

Dined on 4 Dec 2024

Food is delicious and consistent. The lighting is cosy and it’s so nice to see the Woodfire pizza oven flames.

Seaport Social

4.7

4.7 (126)

CAN$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Halifax

About the restaurant

Seaport Social features a diverse food & drink menu showcasing some of the best products Nova Scotia has to offer. Fresh, local and sure to satisfy any craving, day or night, enjoy creative food & cocktails that will definitely please your palate!

Top review

Camille

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

I took my kids to an early dinner at 4:30 so the restaurant wasn’t busy. The food was delicious particularly the onion rings! Our server was fantastic and the ambience was lovely!

Moxies - Dartmouth Crossing

4.5

4.5 (66)

CAN$30 and under

American

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Located at Dartmouth Crossing, this contemporary and premium restaurant is the perfect addition to the shopping or entertainment trip with cinemas and shopping centres surrounding it.

Top review

JeffVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Ok- there are lots of more inspired options at this price point.

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Café Lunette

4.5

4.5 (1099)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

Halifax

About the restaurant

Café by day, bistro by night, this Parisian-inspired eatery will play host to morning coffee and pastries, business lunches, date nights, weekend brunch and everything in between. The menu will feature a greatest hits list of timeless French dishes, a selection of classic cocktails and wines, as well as a standout viennoiserie that will offer a rich variety of baked goods.

Top review

JamesVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great experience and amazing food! The French Onion soup is the best!

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Experience

Apero Hour

Moxies - Bayers Lake

4.5

4.5 (62)

CAN$30 and under

American

Halifax

About the restaurant

Welcome to Moxies Bayer's Lake! The Bayer's Lake restaurant features a wonderfully central location granting patrons a premium dining experience while out and about at nearby events centres, shopping districts, and more.

Top review

Julie

Dined 4 days ago

Steak Frites was delicious, service was excellent

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Milestones Grill + Bar - Mic Mac

4.4

4.4 (178)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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Wendy

Dined 2 days ago

First time here. Food was great. Clean. We will definitely be back

Dessert Yard

4.4

4.4 (15)

CAN$30 and under

Dessert

Downtown

About the restaurant

We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours!

Top review

Ann

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Was my first time here. The restaurant is beautiful, and the serv Food delicious. The service was OK, but very slow despite a few people in the restaurant.

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