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Drift, Halifax, NS

Drift

4.7
4.7
1279 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
A distinct new dining experience led by celebrated Chef Anthony Walsh, Drift features modern, elevated takes on classic Atlantic Canadian dishes and traditions. Located on the main level of the newly built Muir Hotel, our salon, bar and promenade offer a simple, modern and stylish setting in which to dine, drink, linger and relax without interruption. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as late night drinks, we warmly invite you to experience a taste of Drift at your leisure.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Contemporary Canadian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Bar Daily 11:00–00:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (902) 407-6042
  • Website
    https://www.drifthalifax.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie MacAulay
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Experiences

  • Holiday Dinner

    CA$72.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    This December 24th and 25th, gather with family and friends for a festive feast that reflects the rich flavours of Nova Scotia’s terroir. Chef Lawrence Deneau has crafted a holiday menu with options for prix fixe or à la carte, so you can savour the season your way.

  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe

    CA$145.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the waterfront with an unforgettable dining experience at Drift. Chef Lawrence Deneau has crafted a special menu that reflects the rich, seasonal terroir of Nova Scotia, blending tradition with bold, modern flavours. Join us for an evening of exceptional cuisine, stunning harbour views, and the perfect way to welcome the year ahead. Limited seating available—reserve your table now.

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What 1,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Good for business meals

  • Atlantic Canada

    Canadian

  • Nova Scotia

    Good for business meals

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nova Scotia

    Romantic

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift offers a "beautiful East Coast food selection with a modern twist," making it a standout destination in Halifax. Guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere, "exceptional service," and "delicious" dishes like the seafood tower and pork belly with scallops. Perfect for special occasions, Drift consistently delivers memorable dining experiences.

1,279 Reviews

  1. Barry

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food!! Service was outstanding. The floor manager and food service manager both took time to stop and chat for a few minutes about our experience. Highly recommended.

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  2. Linda

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nathan, our server , was excellent, very helpful, made terrific suggestions. We enjoyed our experience at Drift.

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  3. Michael

    Toronto

    117 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience. Great attentive service. And the meals were exceptional.

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  4. Kent

    Cleveland

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Close to excellent dinner option on the Halifax Waterfront. The location and decor are excellent - great views and really nice modern nautical decor. The service was excellent- friendly and welcoming. The craft cocktails were outstanding and definitely both creative and delicious. These are worth going for if you just want to get an after work drink. The food options are good, well plated, and well prepared. I had the crab and shrimp cake app - excellent, and the pork belly and scallops dinner. Unfortunately the dish came with no scallops! I asked the waiter and he kindly and quickly brought a side plate with the scallops but that kind of spoiled my experience. For dessert the apple Mille feuille is outstanding - really nicely done and flavorful. The coffee was good but only lukewarm. So - I would definitely go back and try it again - it has the potential to be outstanding but had a few misses that should be really easy to improve.

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  5. Samantha

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time eating at Drift was beyond our expectations. We were greeted extremely kindly and professionally (the host noted the occasion provided in our booking after politely asking how we were) and we were seated at an intimate table. There were not many other diners (less than 50% full) and the ambiance was quiet and very relaxing. Beautiful design and decor. The food was outstanding (hushpuppies, scotch egg, prime rib, and ravioli duo), and the cocktails were very tasty. Best of all, our server Angie was extremely courteous, doting and warm (she also commented kindly on the occasion). She answered my questions thoroughly. The staff are clearly very highly trained and the service level was the best we've had in over a decade of dining in Halifax. Thank you Angie!

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  6. Catie

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Maybe a little larger servings, but overall amazing experience !!!

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  7. Melanie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Sunday breakfast, my husband and I. The ambiance was relaxed and the decor was cozy. We felt welcomed right away and were greeted with a friendly smile. We were offered two options for tables which was a nice touch. The menu offered a great variety of options. Our server was friendly and offered a great service. The food was very tasty and the coffee was great too. The tiny jars of preserves were delicious. Highly recommend this spot for your next outing! We will be back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nathan was our server as was a 10/10. We had lots of time to talk and enjoy the ambiance. The timing of the servings were spread out perfectly. I had the Pork Belly and Scallops which was perfection and the miss’s had the Chicken. She was throughly impressed as well. We would both highly recommend Drift if you are looking for a classy and culinary experience in a welcoming and intimate venue.

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  9. Heather

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! Seafood tower is my absolute favourite

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  10. Martine

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice atmosphere, great service, friendly server. Food is really good and cocktails amazing

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FAQs

Drift offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 407-6042.

Drift is rated 4.7 stars by 1279 OpenTable diners.

Drift does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Drift

102-1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4

Additional information

  • Area
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Bar Daily 11:00–00:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Contemporary Canadian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie MacAulay
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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