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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Nova Scotia

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Nova Scotia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Cut Steakhouse
4.7
4.7 (1304)
CAN$51 and over
Steak
Halifax
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Francis
Dined 5 days ago
Very nice restaurant with excellent friendly service and great food.
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Boneless Ribeye
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Tomahawk
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The Five Fishermen
4.7
4.7 (3261)
CAN$51 and over
Seafood
Halifax
About the restaurant
****FOR PARTIES OF 10 PEOPLE OR MORE PLEASE EMAIL Fivefishermen@graftonconnor.com***

Join us at Five Fishermen restaurant in Downtown Halifax and let the personalized service and warm contemporary ambiance, set the tone for an exceptional dining experience.

Choose from a varied selection of the finest seafood available, or indulge in our critically acclaimed prime center cut steaks, aged 28 days and wood fire grill to perfection. Complement your meal with a selection from our wine menu — an award-wining list of more than 200 wines curated by our Sommelier.

If a more relaxed experience is desired, visit our lively bar where you can sip classic and creative hand-shaken cocktails or a selection of micro-brewed beers and ales, regional wines, single-malt scotches and fresh squeezed juices and enjoy signature appetizers . Whatever the occasion, from a quiet weeknight dinner to a special private event, let us handle every detail. We'll do the work. You bask in the glory.
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Michele
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic experience! One of the best meals we've had in a long time. The staff made us feel extra special on our anniversary. We will definitely return!
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Tuna Tartare
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Filet Mignon
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Seafood Chowder
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The Press Gang
4.7
4.7 (2260)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International
Halifax
About the restaurant
The Press Gang, located in the heart of downtown Halifax, occupies one of the city’s oldest historic stone structures which dates back to 1759. Boasting a formal dining experience like no other in the city, The Press Gang features an extensive menu with a rich array of exquisite seafood, meat and poultry dishes to satisfy every palate.
Visit our famous Oyster Bar for a selection of Maritime oysters, succulent appetizers and an extensive list of wines and martinis. Enjoy one of Nova Scotia's largest scotch selections, featuring over 75 single malts and listen to our grand piano played by some of Halifax's finest musicians every Friday and Saturday night, beginning at 8:30pm.

The Henry Room
Our 18th century private dining room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition, we offer one semi-private space, suitable for up to 28 guests.
Top review
Steve
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding food and service. Beautiful historic building.
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Torched Oysters
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Seafood Risotto
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Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Halifax
4.7
4.7 (2215)
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse
Halifax
About the restaurant
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.
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David
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful atmosphere! Great Service! Fabulous food! Never disappoints.
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Filet Mignon
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Rib Steak
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Prime Rib Sandwich
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Gio
4.7
4.7 (433)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International
Halifax
About the restaurant
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
Top review
Nancy
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Truly world class service and an exceptional culinary experience that enlivens all your senses and brings you joy. I’ve been hosting guests here for over 10 years and each time our experience is extraordinary, consistent and pure delight.
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Striploin
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Scallop & Shrimp
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Calamari
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Drift
4.7
4.7 (1283)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Halifax
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
DanVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Ambience/location was awesome…food was 5 *…..server was courteous but a few gaffs…forgot the desert we ordered…like totally…brought bill.
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da Maurizio
4.5
4.5 (2502)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Halifax
About the restaurant
Da Maurizio offers a premiere dining experience on Halifax's historical waterfront. For over thirty years this fine dining Italian restaurant has been considered Halifax's favorite by locals and travelers alike. It is no wonder Da Maurizio has earned National and International awards; one visit and you will understand why. The exquisite sauces and handmade pastas, the mouth-watering seafood and grilled-to-perfection meats, the exceptional service and beautiful decor, the comprehensive wine list and romantic setting all combine to make Da Maurizio and unforgettable experience. Whether you are seeking a romantic dinner for two, a celebratory family gathering, a lighthearted evening with good friends on the patio or a business discussion over dinner, Da Maurizio is the perfect destination.
Top review
Kim
Dined 2 days ago
We have been going to this restaurant at least once a year for over 30 years and have never had a bad experience. It makes you feel good when you a recognized whenever you go there.
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Bolognese
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Calamari
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Tiramisu
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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
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Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca
4.5
4.5 (146)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Halifax
About the restaurant
Benvenuto and welcome to Pazzo, a new Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Halifax. Inspired by our love affair with Italian cuisine, we’ve beautifully transformed two floors of a Barrington Street heritage building into a cozy bar on the lower level and a gorgeous dining area upstairs. With a focus on fresh handmade pasta, meats and cheeses cured in-house, and wines that flow as freely as laughter around a family dinner table, we invite you to join us on a journey of Italy’s rich food culture and la dolce vita!
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ChrisVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Best in class in Halifax. Exceptionally service from Scotty.
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RAVIOLI
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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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