We came to try their milk punch after having a delicious one at Dear Friend in Dartmouth. The drink itself was fine, but it almost seemed like they split one cocktail between the two of us. The drink barely made it halfway up the glass which was overfilled with ice. The milk punch at Dear Friend was double the size for $3 less. Disappointing when you pay $16 for a drink and it’s the equivalent of a tall shot.
J H
Wow. One of the best experience in Halifax. Food is great. Ambiance is cozy. I love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca T
Food is amazing!
Logan Gooding
Finally getting around to writing a review as I still haven't stopped thinking about the gnocchi I had here last June... it was so delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi
Van Nguyen
Ordered the butternut squash gnocchi and it was delicious! The portions are smaller for the price/cost but for what youre getting is a thoughtful take which reminded me of an italian dish, asian fusion flavours kick. Which i have not had a lot of until now. The gnocchi with the almost curry-like creamy sweet savoury sauce with the butternut squash gnocci paired so well with the stracciatella cheese with Seasame seeds.The harmony of the two was well composed. I also heard great things about the baos, trout and beef tar tar (also having a nice asian touch to it).What was more impressive was the kitchen/cooks were cooking for everyone in a very small section in the front beside the bar, using a electric stove top to prepare the food they did. As a cook myself, i really find this impressive for the quality and quantity they are serving at. Of course, keep in mind the food from kitchen to table, but trust me it’s worth the wait!Would definitely come back, but next time would love a seat by the kitchen/bar area to observe cooking processes.Compliments to the chefs ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi
Scott Crawford
The atmosphere was electric and had a good vibe. Food was excellent for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kira
Drinks were great! Ordered the mushroom Bao bun and it was so rich and filling. The sauce legitimately makes you want to lick the plate. The were very accommodating for my gluten-free mom!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Bao
Toronto_walks
Visited this restaurant 3 or 4 times over the summer. 1st visit was great but went downhill on subsequent nights. Service is pretty bad at the bar - unless you're friends with the bartender, expect to be ignored. Cocktails were a highlight.
Perry Yung
Best cocktails in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeannie Z.
I know this place prides itself on being a hipster haven but the levels to which it's staff takes this seriously is disturbing. No warm welcome upon entering, staff is very cold and has a "too cool for school" attitude. It wouldn't kill you to give a smile to your paying customers especially when you're asking for a 20% tip on the card terminal. After my experience there this weekend, I will not return.
Love love, gnocchi, bao buns, cheese board and service are all fabulous ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Board, Gnocchi, Mushroom Bao
Simay D
Let me begin with saying we love love love the food and cocktails at Field Guide! Everything we tasted so far are bursting with flavor and are very unique combinations. However last night the way we were treated quite upset me and my friends because we made a reservation for 8 pm and when we got there they told us our table is not ready , people were sitting in our table just ordered their desserts. We were seated at the bar and told to wait for that table to finish, even though they take your credit card info to make the reservation ! We had to wait 43 minutes to be able to sit at the table we made reservations and our server did not say anything like oh we are sorry, apologies nothing, as if this is okay for this restaurant to do this to their patrons. I worked in hospitality and we always either let people know that they need to leave by certain time because that table is reserved or we didn’t seat people there close to the reservation time. Worse case scenario sincere apology or an offer of a dessert would have been nice after making us wait 43 mins for a table we reserved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare
Chris Lawson
We came in in the early evening on a weekday just after they opened, and the staff seemed scandalized that we didn't have a reservation. They sat us *right* next to the only other table in the place. By the time we left no other table had shown up, so it was a weird experience overall.On the plus side the food was great and the prices were decent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Emily Ascroft
My partner and I ventured here to check out the cocktails as it came up in a “best Halifax cocktails” google search. The search result did not disappoint! We were blown away. We sat at the bar and it was clear the staff are experts at their craft as they put intention into their creations, including making their own liquors. We also got oysters which were some of the best oysters Ive ever had. We also had the olives and were mind blown. The staff are friendly and take pride in what they do. We loved it! We will be back next time we are in Halifax and will recommend it to everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent Lefebvre
Our Field Guide experience was really good. I like how they blended the small dinning room with the bar, it gathers everyone inside. It's hard to understand the restaurant pattern between all the meals, but we definitely enjoyed the food. Mushroom bao and cauliflower taco are both a must (we also really liked the gnocchi). Good place to bring a date!
We came to try their milk punch after having a delicious one at Dear Friend in Dartmouth. The drink itself was fine, but it almost seemed like they split one cocktail between the two of us. The drink barely made it halfway up the glass which was overfilled with ice. The milk punch at Dear Friend was double the size for $3 less. Disappointing when you pay $16 for a drink and it’s the equivalent of a tall shot.
Wow. One of the best experience in Halifax. Food is great. Ambiance is cozy. I love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is amazing!
Finally getting around to writing a review as I still haven't stopped thinking about the gnocchi I had here last June... it was so delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi
Ordered the butternut squash gnocchi and it was delicious! The portions are smaller for the price/cost but for what youre getting is a thoughtful take which reminded me of an italian dish, asian fusion flavours kick. Which i have not had a lot of until now. The gnocchi with the almost curry-like creamy sweet savoury sauce with the butternut squash gnocci paired so well with the stracciatella cheese with Seasame seeds.The harmony of the two was well composed. I also heard great things about the baos, trout and beef tar tar (also having a nice asian touch to it).What was more impressive was the kitchen/cooks were cooking for everyone in a very small section in the front beside the bar, using a electric stove top to prepare the food they did. As a cook myself, i really find this impressive for the quality and quantity they are serving at. Of course, keep in mind the food from kitchen to table, but trust me it’s worth the wait!Would definitely come back, but next time would love a seat by the kitchen/bar area to observe cooking processes.Compliments to the chefs ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi
The atmosphere was electric and had a good vibe. Food was excellent for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks were great! Ordered the mushroom Bao bun and it was so rich and filling. The sauce legitimately makes you want to lick the plate. The were very accommodating for my gluten-free mom!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Bao
Visited this restaurant 3 or 4 times over the summer. 1st visit was great but went downhill on subsequent nights. Service is pretty bad at the bar - unless you're friends with the bartender, expect to be ignored. Cocktails were a highlight.
Best cocktails in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I know this place prides itself on being a hipster haven but the levels to which it's staff takes this seriously is disturbing. No warm welcome upon entering, staff is very cold and has a "too cool for school" attitude. It wouldn't kill you to give a smile to your paying customers especially when you're asking for a 20% tip on the card terminal. After my experience there this weekend, I will not return.
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Love love, gnocchi, bao buns, cheese board and service are all fabulous ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Board, Gnocchi, Mushroom Bao
Let me begin with saying we love love love the food and cocktails at Field Guide! Everything we tasted so far are bursting with flavor and are very unique combinations. However last night the way we were treated quite upset me and my friends because we made a reservation for 8 pm and when we got there they told us our table is not ready , people were sitting in our table just ordered their desserts. We were seated at the bar and told to wait for that table to finish, even though they take your credit card info to make the reservation ! We had to wait 43 minutes to be able to sit at the table we made reservations and our server did not say anything like oh we are sorry, apologies nothing, as if this is okay for this restaurant to do this to their patrons. I worked in hospitality and we always either let people know that they need to leave by certain time because that table is reserved or we didn’t seat people there close to the reservation time. Worse case scenario sincere apology or an offer of a dessert would have been nice after making us wait 43 mins for a table we reserved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beef Tartare
We came in in the early evening on a weekday just after they opened, and the staff seemed scandalized that we didn't have a reservation. They sat us *right* next to the only other table in the place. By the time we left no other table had shown up, so it was a weird experience overall.On the plus side the food was great and the prices were decent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
My partner and I ventured here to check out the cocktails as it came up in a “best Halifax cocktails” google search. The search result did not disappoint! We were blown away. We sat at the bar and it was clear the staff are experts at their craft as they put intention into their creations, including making their own liquors. We also got oysters which were some of the best oysters Ive ever had. We also had the olives and were mind blown. The staff are friendly and take pride in what they do. We loved it! We will be back next time we are in Halifax and will recommend it to everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our Field Guide experience was really good. I like how they blended the small dinning room with the bar, it gathers everyone inside. It's hard to understand the restaurant pattern between all the meals, but we definitely enjoyed the food. Mushroom bao and cauliflower taco are both a must (we also really liked the gnocchi). Good place to bring a date!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Buns