Dining at the Hop Scotch Dinner Club, I was blown away by one dish in particular. The scallops were just divine, seared to a perfect crisp on the outside while remaining incredibly tender and juicy on the inside. It's rare to find that balance executed so flawlessly. Then there was the 'nduja sauce and red lentils – oh, what a pairing! The sauce added just the right kick, and the lentils brought a comforting earthiness that grounded the dish. And those fermented carrots? Their sharpness and the skill in their preparation were nothing short of impressive. The dish was also a treat for the eyes, adorned with calendula petals and a drizzle of their oil, adding a splash of color and a hint of elegance. It was an unforgettable experience, a beautiful blend of flavors, textures, and visual appeal, all thanks to the creativity and skill of the chefs at Hop Scotch Dinner Club.
Kylie Guerera
Very weird plates. This is by far the worst restaurant I have been to in North America. The whole restaurant has a stinky expired egg smell. Avoid at all cost.
Julie Vi
Excellent service, halibut was to die for, and dessert looked and tasted ahhhmazing! And the cocktails were devine!
Sandra MacDougall
I hired Hopscotch Dinner Club for dinner for 6 at our home and it was an amazing experience. I made a few suggestions for food and they put together the perfect menu accompanied by the ideal wines. Excellent communication during the planning process. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Our guest were very impressed. I would highly recommend this culinary team. For us it will be one of those unforgettable dining experiences.
Logan Gooding
Got to have their tasting menu at their Bliss Caffeine Bar pop-up and it was amazing! Every course was so delicious and the service was great. Definitely plan to seek out another one next time we're in Halifax from Toronto!
Trent Field
Their tasting menu was world class. Duck was cooked to perfection, their take on chicken and waffles was very unique, and overall every dish was incredible.
R E
We had takeout on their last day of service, as they're switching to pop-ups until sometime in the fall 2022. The meal was absolutely top shelf, we asked for takeout due to covid defence and no issues - the meal was top rate and the flavours came through amazingly. Not a substitution for dining in of course but it's amazing what they were able to do. Good luck on the new enterprise!
Zac Konings
Partner and I decided to try this spot after hearing many good things and we have no regrets. Firstly I'd say the food is certainly underpriced - would have happily paid more (their apps are cheaper than a chain!). Service was fantastic and pacing was great. I was not a huge fan of the aesthetic - it felt somewhat disjointed and/or "plain". I do understand they are moving, and frankly that might be for the better. Food was basically spot on. Flavors were complex, but not unnecessarily sophisticated for the sake of doing so. All plates felt like they were inspired from the heart, rather than a bid to seem upscale with gimmicks. My only critique is that the duck felt slightly over, meanwhile the fat was not rendered quite enough. Partner had risotto which I felt had broken slightly. Despite these minor items, I would highly recommend checking this place out when they open their new spot. :)
Tatyana Strachan
We went for the Wednesday tasting menu and opted for the wine pairings as well. I ordered the vegetarian version. It was a great experience. The staff are wonderful, too.Each dish was punctuated with different tasty flavours. The presentation was spot on. For $85 plus $35 for the wine pairings, it was a fantastic experience.
Sooo delicious!! One of the best restaurants in Halifax (if not the best one in my opinion). The live music was also amazing, every Thursday evening (March and April).
JRJ1876
Absolutely delicious. Fresh, beautiful ingredients. The chef(s) are incredible. I would say the best in the city right now. Squash tart was so good. Risotto was perfect. Definitely will go back. A couple of minor issues: some of the wines on the menu were not available, and they had no decaf coffee, but other than those little things, the meal was pretty close to perfect.
Chris McCain
Well worth a visit on any trip to Halifax. Pork belly was a textual delight - crisp exterior, soft interior, never chewy but rather fatty in a luxurious way, not a greasy one. Duck similar - crisp skin, firm and moist meat, also with a lovely pavé. Dark chocolate budino for dessert was very rich with coffee and chocolate flavours. Nice pairings, excellent service.
Gill
My husband and I went out to Hop Scotch for a date night. Our experience ended up being disappointing and rushed.I had called in advance to check in that there were vegan options on their Wednesday menu. We ordered an appetizer and main each. I was told by the server that the ravioli could be made vegan stuffed with a tofu filling. When my main came it was some spaghetti noodles, and a couple diced up vegetables and cubes of tofu, with no sauce. It also was an $18 item and was smaller than an appetizer serving. I finished my meal in approximately 5 small bites. I mentioned to the waiter that he said it was going to be ravioli and he changed his response to something along the lines that the vegan version was a spaghetti option and left.To make the experience worse, the waiter made our experience rushed. My husband had a glass of red wine and we both had an appetizer and main in a an hour. Our reservation was for 7pm and my husband was writing an e-mail of our disappointing experience to the restaurant e-mail in the car at 8:10pm. This experience was 1-2 months ago. I was giving the restaurant time to respond to the e-mail my husband sent. But since we have not heard back, I decided to write this review. We will not be dinning at Hop Scotch Dinner Club again.
Raina D
We ordered Hopscotch at Home for my birthday and it was incredible. The food was freshly packaged with very clear and simple heating instructions. The food was delicious and complex. We had a special request with our order and it was accommodated without issue. We will definitely be ordering again and dining at the restaurant once it re-opens!
99 cent potato chips .. great price
Dining at the Hop Scotch Dinner Club, I was blown away by one dish in particular. The scallops were just divine, seared to a perfect crisp on the outside while remaining incredibly tender and juicy on the inside. It's rare to find that balance executed so flawlessly. Then there was the 'nduja sauce and red lentils – oh, what a pairing! The sauce added just the right kick, and the lentils brought a comforting earthiness that grounded the dish. And those fermented carrots? Their sharpness and the skill in their preparation were nothing short of impressive. The dish was also a treat for the eyes, adorned with calendula petals and a drizzle of their oil, adding a splash of color and a hint of elegance. It was an unforgettable experience, a beautiful blend of flavors, textures, and visual appeal, all thanks to the creativity and skill of the chefs at Hop Scotch Dinner Club.
Very weird plates. This is by far the worst restaurant I have been to in North America. The whole restaurant has a stinky expired egg smell. Avoid at all cost.
Excellent service, halibut was to die for, and dessert looked and tasted ahhhmazing! And the cocktails were devine!
I hired Hopscotch Dinner Club for dinner for 6 at our home and it was an amazing experience. I made a few suggestions for food and they put together the perfect menu accompanied by the ideal wines. Excellent communication during the planning process. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Our guest were very impressed. I would highly recommend this culinary team. For us it will be one of those unforgettable dining experiences.
Got to have their tasting menu at their Bliss Caffeine Bar pop-up and it was amazing! Every course was so delicious and the service was great. Definitely plan to seek out another one next time we're in Halifax from Toronto!
Their tasting menu was world class. Duck was cooked to perfection, their take on chicken and waffles was very unique, and overall every dish was incredible.
We had takeout on their last day of service, as they're switching to pop-ups until sometime in the fall 2022. The meal was absolutely top shelf, we asked for takeout due to covid defence and no issues - the meal was top rate and the flavours came through amazingly. Not a substitution for dining in of course but it's amazing what they were able to do. Good luck on the new enterprise!
Partner and I decided to try this spot after hearing many good things and we have no regrets. Firstly I'd say the food is certainly underpriced - would have happily paid more (their apps are cheaper than a chain!). Service was fantastic and pacing was great. I was not a huge fan of the aesthetic - it felt somewhat disjointed and/or "plain". I do understand they are moving, and frankly that might be for the better. Food was basically spot on. Flavors were complex, but not unnecessarily sophisticated for the sake of doing so. All plates felt like they were inspired from the heart, rather than a bid to seem upscale with gimmicks. My only critique is that the duck felt slightly over, meanwhile the fat was not rendered quite enough. Partner had risotto which I felt had broken slightly. Despite these minor items, I would highly recommend checking this place out when they open their new spot. :)
We went for the Wednesday tasting menu and opted for the wine pairings as well. I ordered the vegetarian version. It was a great experience. The staff are wonderful, too.Each dish was punctuated with different tasty flavours. The presentation was spot on. For $85 plus $35 for the wine pairings, it was a fantastic experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
Sooo delicious!! One of the best restaurants in Halifax (if not the best one in my opinion). The live music was also amazing, every Thursday evening (March and April).
Absolutely delicious. Fresh, beautiful ingredients. The chef(s) are incredible. I would say the best in the city right now. Squash tart was so good. Risotto was perfect. Definitely will go back. A couple of minor issues: some of the wines on the menu were not available, and they had no decaf coffee, but other than those little things, the meal was pretty close to perfect.
Well worth a visit on any trip to Halifax. Pork belly was a textual delight - crisp exterior, soft interior, never chewy but rather fatty in a luxurious way, not a greasy one. Duck similar - crisp skin, firm and moist meat, also with a lovely pavé. Dark chocolate budino for dessert was very rich with coffee and chocolate flavours. Nice pairings, excellent service.
My husband and I went out to Hop Scotch for a date night. Our experience ended up being disappointing and rushed.I had called in advance to check in that there were vegan options on their Wednesday menu. We ordered an appetizer and main each. I was told by the server that the ravioli could be made vegan stuffed with a tofu filling. When my main came it was some spaghetti noodles, and a couple diced up vegetables and cubes of tofu, with no sauce. It also was an $18 item and was smaller than an appetizer serving. I finished my meal in approximately 5 small bites. I mentioned to the waiter that he said it was going to be ravioli and he changed his response to something along the lines that the vegan version was a spaghetti option and left.To make the experience worse, the waiter made our experience rushed. My husband had a glass of red wine and we both had an appetizer and main in a an hour. Our reservation was for 7pm and my husband was writing an e-mail of our disappointing experience to the restaurant e-mail in the car at 8:10pm. This experience was 1-2 months ago. I was giving the restaurant time to respond to the e-mail my husband sent. But since we have not heard back, I decided to write this review. We will not be dinning at Hop Scotch Dinner Club again.
We ordered Hopscotch at Home for my birthday and it was incredible. The food was freshly packaged with very clear and simple heating instructions. The food was delicious and complex. We had a special request with our order and it was accommodated without issue. We will definitely be ordering again and dining at the restaurant once it re-opens!