24 Best American Restaurants in Halifax

“I consider this to be the best Swiss Chalet in HRM. Great consistency and quality. Marci was our fantastic waitress. She was engaging, polite and efficient. Thank you for being yourself Marci.“

“great meal and great service today. My son had a yummy grilled cheese“

“seeing mice run at our feet and waitress agreeing and explains the have exterminator in every night, very upset after spending 500+$ in 3 visits while living at iwk prior tow Stewart and friends“

“This was my first time at The Cannery, Bedford Row in downtown Halifax. I was greeted by friendly staff and my first thought was of the cleanliness of the restaurant and the staff were sharply dressed. The ambiance was chic and it was decorated in classy high end furnishings. I choose a both, yet still had a great view of Halifax harbour. The Braised Short Rib Pappardelle was cooked flawlessly and the sauce was tasty delicious. I look forward to the steak on my next visit. Mixologist Abi is amazing and pours the best tasting cocktails the city has to offer. His drinks please both the eye and the taste buds as he has a few tricks up his sleeve. Thanks again to everyone at The Cannery for a tasty meal and tasty drinks. See you all again soon. Cheers“

“I had the Rhina Ribs, fries, gravy and Spinach dip for a starter. The spinach dip was delicious. The ribs were so tender it fell off the bone. Absolutely delicious. I didn't care for the gravy but still enjoyed my food. Service was great and the food came quickly. I love coming to this restaurant.“

“We had excellent service on Canada Day 2024 with our friendly waitress Pal. She was very helpful and kept checking on our party of 12 ages from 3 to 80, to make sure everyone had what they wanted. She put treats on the Robot and had the children go get their treats off the tray on it, which was a highlight for them. We could tell she enjoys waitressing because she does it to perfection. The food was delicious and plated appetizingly, too!“

“The service was excellent, Jaclyn would check-in if everything was okay and was really sweet throughout our the whole time we were there. Loved their garlic bread and chocolate lava dessert with vanilla ice cream on top!
Thank you!“

“Great food, atmosphere & service“

“Johnny’s Snack Bar is right at the top of my list of favourite places to eat in Halifax. It’s a true North End gem that’s been family run for over 40 years ! You can feel the love in every part of it. The food is consistently perfection, no matter what you order. From old school flat top burgers and breakfasts to daily specials, pork chops, fried chicken, and their incredible pan-fried haddock, everything is done right, every time.

The atmosphere is classic old school diner feel & always busy. Chris and Tasso, along with their sweet and hardworking parents, make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The service is genuine, the portions are generous, and the prices are more than fair.

Although street parking for Johnny’s has been terribly affected by City installing of bike lanes, you can find parking at the forum.

This place has it all, comfort, value, flavour, and heart. If you haven’t been, go. You’ll understand why it’s such a beloved local spot.“

“The sandwiches here are fantastic and the bread is so fresh! We went yesterday after the teacher rally and they were closed but when they saw us checking out their hours they reopened for us! We were so grateful!“

“Amazing live music atmosphere!“

“amazing food, beer and service. highly recommended.“

“Arrived lateish so not as busy or as loud as earlier hours would be. Our server Sarah was a delight. Attentive and accurate, chatty and friendly! Ordered a few mains and nachos as an appetizer. I think I'll go back just for the nachos! Sweet and salty, cheesy and delicious. Also, love tic tac toe on the table between courses!“

“Stopped at the Harvey’s in Bayer’s Lake Nova Scotia and it was immaculate, the staff ( Sally especially!) were friendly and efficient and they were pleasant to each other! Equally important: the burgers were perfect. Most of the Harvey’s in my city (Ottawa) could learn a lesson from this location!“

“friendly staff , topped the way you like it“

“Had a good time here server was awsome took care of a big party of us. Had the fisherman's breakfast. Fishcakes smothered in an eggs bennidict and hollandaise sauce topped with a slice of bacon each paired with a citrus salad. I'll be honest I would usually take the hash browns with it but went for something different. No disappointment at all. The salad was covered evenly with it's salad dressing and had mandarin and strawberry garnishings.“

“The best! Such a rad venue!“

“You guys really need to step it up when it comes to consistency. I'm so tired of paying good money for food and being disappointed. You used to be my go to for everything and I keep trying and hoping that things have improved but one week I'll get a large donair and it's a large and tastes good, next week ill order a large donair and get a small burnt one. same thing with donair subs. I just paid $15 for a large donair, it was tiny and the sauce on it taste like milk not at all like donair sauce. Done with spending good money and getting something different every time I won't try again that's for sure.“

“The OG sandwich is great! some great music“

“Peaches N Tea gave the drink list a fruity twist making it the perfect match for my meal and super refreshing.“

“The Lion’s Head is one of my go-to spots in the North End when I want a chill, friendly vibe. The rooftop patio is the real star — perfect for soaking up the sun.

Service is always quick and friendly, even when it’s busy, and having lots of free parking nearby makes it an easy choice. It’s also a great spot for larger groups — plenty of space and a lively atmosphere without feeling cramped.

Food-wise, it’s mostly solid with the occasional standout. The sweet potato fries, burger, salad, mac and cheese, and a chicken wrap with soup I tried once as a feature were all great. The wings were just okay — not bad, but not a must-order for me.

All in all, a fun neighborhood pub with a killer patio, reliable food, and staff who make you feel welcome.“

“Staff was very friendly! Food was Fast and amazing.“

“I could not be more thankful for the staff at the lower deck. While shooting an event, my bag was stolen and not only did the event coordinator help me sort things out on the camera, but Mike the bouncer actually FOUND my backpack AND all of my gear (minus bank cards) in a nearby lot!! I could not be more grateful for the AMAZING staff who not only kept me calm, but no joke, FOUND ALL OF MY GEAR AND SAVED THE DAY!!! Mike, Steph, and Laura seriously deserve an award for how above and beyond they went last night. 10/10, thank you does not say enough“

“Group of work crew got together for a meal and then a Moose game on February 29th and not only enjoyed the food, the layout of the restaurant, but the waiter (Brandon) was amazing and made the whole experience of our first visit the best experience and we'll definitely return.“