In fairness, the server was great. However, we went for New Years dinner, and got the wine pairing. We received our first course, and the pairing, but once finished, we recieved our next pairing, and waited almost 40 minutes for the next course.The wild boar on the set menu was extremely salty, well beyond anything expected out of a high end restaurant. Overall, would not go back for food as I’ve heard of this same issue with food service. But great cocktails if that is all that’s on your menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ekon147
Discover unparalleled excellence right at the Halifax waterfront.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Baker
Went for breakfast. A very calming atmosphere. Sit by the window for nice views of the courtyard and harbor. Great service. Blueberry pancakes are very good and you can order just 1. The eggs were cooked perfectly. Would go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Pancakes
Shadi Ashtari
Warm staff , very luxury restaurant with great service and food .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jay Aylward
We got the sea food tower was absolutely fantastic, our server was kind and helpful.
Wheelchair accessibility: Can easily access this place with a wheel chair!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Crudo, Salmon Tartare
Noah Wilson
Can’t say I’ve ever been blown away here. Nothing inherently wrong with anything I’ve had either.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
John Kenagy
Can I do a 6th star for service? Brian was stellar but everyone who delivered a course made me feel like the most important person in the restaurant. The food was spectacular. I came for the special Thanksgiving meal (as an American celebrating in October was different and special). Brian selected wine pairings, mostly local, for the courses and his choices were perfect. I added a shrimp and lobster cake to celebrate Nova Scotia. The symphony of flavors worked so well. And the meal ended with undoubtedly the best pumpkin pie I’ve ever had (salted caramel was just wow!!). I HIGHLY recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate and Will
The service here is outstanding and the food is amazing. We’ve been a few times now and on each occasion everything has been perfect. It’s such a lovely atmosphere too and a great place for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lavender Lemonade
Clint Theys
It was our first time dining at Drift, but certainly will not be our last. This restaurant hit all the right notes. We started our evening with Lobster Hush Puppies. For mains, I had the Atlantic Salmon and I highly recommend it. My partner had the Pork Belly and Scallops, and we paired our meals with New Zealand’s Loveblock wine, which complimented beautifully. And for dessert, we took our waiter, Nathan, recommendation of the Mille Feuille. If you like apple desserts, this one’s for you. It was light, and not too sweet or heavy.
Honestly, best meal I've had in Halifax. Each course was incredible, the service was fantastic, and the ambiance was wonderful.
Only critique was the Foie Gras was actually pretty awful. Tasted exclusively of oil and gristle. Everything else we had was beyond exceptional.
Highly recommend. Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops and Pork Belly
Keith Stevens
Unsure of which restaurant to go to on the waterfront, I went in person to see ambiance and staff. Right away, I was impressed by Drift and the booking service I received from Ian. I was late to my reservation due to traffic, and my table was politely held by Andrea, who took my call. Finally, my overall dinner experience from the food and drinks to my server Daniel was impeccable. Well worth the money spent and I will be coming again to enjoy such a warm and friendly place. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Wilson
Went in for a nice dinner when we were visiting Halifax and we were not disappointed. From the prompt, professional and friendly service to an upscale but laidback atmosphere and a seafood tower that offers a little bit of everything (lobster, shrimp, crab, tuna , oysters, scallops, mussels) I highly recommend a visit to drift.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jinho Baek
Great place for meal/lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Scallops and Pork Belly
Holly crocker
Went for brunch with an infant. Was given a great corner table where she could lie on a soft sofa type corner chair. Best scrambled eggs, unique but delicious hash brown, jam was very nice!! Lived this place! Will be back! Thank you!
Great food for breakfast, brunch and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In fairness, the server was great. However, we went for New Years dinner, and got the wine pairing. We received our first course, and the pairing, but once finished, we recieved our next pairing, and waited almost 40 minutes for the next course.The wild boar on the set menu was extremely salty, well beyond anything expected out of a high end restaurant. Overall, would not go back for food as I’ve heard of this same issue with food service. But great cocktails if that is all that’s on your menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Discover unparalleled excellence right at the Halifax waterfront.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for breakfast. A very calming atmosphere. Sit by the window for nice views of the courtyard and harbor. Great service. Blueberry pancakes are very good and you can order just 1. The eggs were cooked perfectly. Would go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Pancakes
Warm staff , very luxury restaurant with great service and food .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We got the sea food tower was absolutely fantastic, our server was kind and helpful.
Wheelchair accessibility: Can easily access this place with a wheel chair!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Crudo, Salmon Tartare
Can’t say I’ve ever been blown away here. Nothing inherently wrong with anything I’ve had either.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Can I do a 6th star for service? Brian was stellar but everyone who delivered a course made me feel like the most important person in the restaurant. The food was spectacular. I came for the special Thanksgiving meal (as an American celebrating in October was different and special). Brian selected wine pairings, mostly local, for the courses and his choices were perfect. I added a shrimp and lobster cake to celebrate Nova Scotia. The symphony of flavors worked so well. And the meal ended with undoubtedly the best pumpkin pie I’ve ever had (salted caramel was just wow!!). I HIGHLY recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service here is outstanding and the food is amazing. We’ve been a few times now and on each occasion everything has been perfect. It’s such a lovely atmosphere too and a great place for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lavender Lemonade
It was our first time dining at Drift, but certainly will not be our last. This restaurant hit all the right notes.
We started our evening with Lobster Hush Puppies. For mains, I had the Atlantic Salmon and I highly recommend it. My partner had the Pork Belly and Scallops, and we paired our meals with New Zealand’s Loveblock wine, which complimented beautifully.
And for dessert, we took our waiter, Nathan, recommendation of the Mille Feuille. If you like apple desserts, this one’s for you. It was light, and not too sweet or heavy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops and Pork Belly
Restaurantji Recommends
Honestly, best meal I've had in Halifax. Each course was incredible, the service was fantastic, and the ambiance was wonderful.
Only critique was the Foie Gras was actually pretty awful. Tasted exclusively of oil and gristle.
Everything else we had was beyond exceptional.
Highly recommend. Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops and Pork Belly
Unsure of which restaurant to go to on the waterfront, I went in person to see ambiance and staff. Right away, I was impressed by Drift and the booking service I received from Ian. I was late to my reservation due to traffic, and my table was politely held by Andrea, who took my call. Finally, my overall dinner experience from the food and drinks to my server Daniel was impeccable. Well worth the money spent and I will be coming again to enjoy such a warm and friendly place. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in for a nice dinner when we were visiting Halifax and we were not disappointed. From the prompt, professional and friendly service to an upscale but laidback atmosphere and a seafood tower that offers a little bit of everything (lobster, shrimp, crab, tuna , oysters, scallops, mussels) I highly recommend a visit to drift.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for meal/lunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare, Scallops and Pork Belly
Went for brunch with an infant. Was given a great corner table where she could lie on a soft sofa type corner chair. Best scrambled eggs, unique but delicious hash brown, jam was very nice!! Lived this place! Will be back! Thank you!
Food: 5
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