We have been down to Little Fish twice this summer for their happy hour and absolutely loved it. The drink menu is lovely and the oyster deal cant be beat. We love the shaded patio. Andrew was so kind and we were so impressed that he remembered us on our second visit! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lise McLeod
One of the worst dining experiences we’ve had in a while. The serving staff needs to be better trained. We had to ask for butter for the lobster, a steak knife for the steak, the food was cold and not seasoned. Tap water ‘refilled’ into our sparkling water glasses. We were expecting better after reading the other reviews.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jake
Stopped in after seeing the good reviews and being an extension of the Five Fishermen. My whole group were disappointed with our meals. Two got the lobster dinner, I got the lobster Thermidor, and my partner got the mussels. We were expecting the price, but weren’t expecting the lobster to be small, overcooked, rubbery, and kind of tasteless. Even our sides like the potatoes and salads were mediocre at best. The mussels were okay and a decent price. I think we would have rather eaten at the Five Fishermen because it seemed much busier and more popular, but who knows since they’re affiliated. The service and vibes were good, but I would go somewhere else if you’re looking for a good meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ema Hazra
They were very kind and prompt in accommodating our request of 150 oysters during happy hour! Loved it here and would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett Mathany1
Dinner was awful. We had a group of 28. Unfortunate as the space is nice. There are too many great places in Halifax to eat - this is not one of them. Look elsewhere.
Paul Hennessey
Attententive service. Great food and wine in an historically important building for both the Titanic and tge Halifax Explosion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Hildebrandt
All around disappointing dinner. We were seated outside at a table with a long streak of bird poop - we should've just left then, but we stayed. Food was average at best - my wife had the salmon which she said was just OK. I had the Crobster roll which is apparently an excuse to put only one piece of lobster on a tiny roll along with a little bit of crab salad. There are way better lobster rolls in nearby restaurants for the same price or cheaper. Service was substandard as well. The waitress was extremely inattentive and had to be called over every time to get any service. This included us never being provided napkins or silverware until after our main courses arrived. My wife's salad was dropped off and since there was no silverware, she couldn't eat it. It wasn't until another 20 minutes before wait staff appeared to serve our main courses that we could request to have silverware so that we could actually eat our meals, and even then it took over 5 minutes for someone to return with silverware. Additionally my son's hamburger was brought out well before our meals, and he requested some mayonnaise for his burger. Ten minutes later no mayo, and I had to track down the waitress to make the request again. Little Fish shares a building, hostess, and I can only assume a kitchen with the highly rated Five Fisherman restaurant. However, based on my experience at Little Fish, I wouldn't even consider eating at Five Fisherman now. There are plenty of better options in town.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Take toch
As a tourist in Halifax, I was recommended to try The Five Fishermen. I entered what I thought was the right restaurant and asked if there was a table available for five. We were offered a table near the entrance on the right. Everything seemed fine, and we ordered five cocktails.
However, I only realized after placing our order that we were actually at Little Fish Oyster Bar and Wine Bar, not The Five Fishermen. I asked if it would be possible to move upstairs to The Five Fishermen, and was told it was full — though maybe there was a chance. In the end, they explained that Little Fish is the “little sister” of The Five Fishermen, so we decided to stay and order.
Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. While the service was friendly and the setting pleasant, the food did not live up to expectations — especially considering the prices. The mussels were sandy, indicating they weren’t cleaned properly, the salmon tasted off, and the burger was simply not good. The sauce was poor, the preparation sloppy, and the fries were overly salty.
All in all, it felt more like a basic pub meal — but at triple the cost. A real letdown after such high hopes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Fovea Wong
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We had dinner at Little Fish Wine Bar & Grill and enjoyed a pleasant meal overall. While it didn’t quite match the experience we’d had earlier in the day at The Bicycle Thief, the seafood was still fresh and nicely prepared. Prices here are quite reasonable, especially compared to what you’d pay for similar dishes elsewhere in Canada. The atmosphere was relaxed, and service was friendly. A solid choice if you’re looking to enjoy seafood in the Atlantic Provinces without breaking the bank.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Karin
Slight confusing. Two different establishments run in the same building/address. Was hoping to dine the menu upstairs but was told it's full and sat downstairs with a different menu. Food was a big disappointment. The mussels were tiny (meat inside was size of a nail) and the lobster was small and slightly overcooked. Dishes were filled with an unreasonable amount of carbs (potatoes) to make up for the small sized proteins. Service was standard. Interior was the only nicer part of the experience.
We were a party of three for dinner. The host greeted us nicely and we were seated at a nice table. We ordered about 5 items including a few appetizers to share among us. Our only complain is that they served everything together in one go, and all arrived within four minutes of us placing our order. It was quite unwieldy to eat this way, and some of the food got cold being served this way. Also we can't understand how the kitchen was able to prepare and serve five very different dishes in 4 minutes. Had the feel of a fast food restaurant, which it certainly does not claim to be. Hope the restaurant can improve on this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Michael
Service and food were very good, most of us had lobster. We just did not expect to be at „Little Fish“, since I made the reservation on the „5 Fishermen“ website, and it was not obvious to me that the reservation was at the Little Fish restaurant. I was not even aware that there were two different restaurants, and therefore two different products. Different menu, smaller Lobster, different sides, even the wine we had last time is not served downstairs... The first time I was at 5 Fishermen with my crew, and it was outstanding! It is a different experience, even though Little Fish is ok, but when you expect one thing (also the ambience is very much different), and you get the other, it's always a little disappointing. We are Airline Crew from Europe, so we don‘t have the opportunity to re-book again a few days later. I wanted to take my crew to 5 Fishermen, instead we found ourselves at a different restaurant.
Carol
It was wonderful. Our server Andrew was fabulous and helped this a very special anniversary dinner. Thank you all at little fishes!
Julien
The food was truly amazing, and very tasty. The wine as also very good. Finally, our server went above and beyond to get us truly excellent service. Thank you again Christian!
Alex
Great service and beautiful atmosphere. Drinks were excellent but the food was very underwhelming, especially for the price.
We have been down to Little Fish twice this summer for their happy hour and absolutely loved it. The drink menu is lovely and the oyster deal cant be beat. We love the shaded patio. Andrew was so kind and we were so impressed that he remembered us on our second visit! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the worst dining experiences we’ve had in a while. The serving staff needs to be better trained. We had to ask for butter for the lobster, a steak knife for the steak, the food was cold and not seasoned. Tap water ‘refilled’ into our sparkling water glasses. We were expecting better after reading the other reviews.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Stopped in after seeing the good reviews and being an extension of the Five Fishermen. My whole group were disappointed with our meals. Two got the lobster dinner, I got the lobster Thermidor, and my partner got the mussels. We were expecting the price, but weren’t expecting the lobster to be small, overcooked, rubbery, and kind of tasteless. Even our sides like the potatoes and salads were mediocre at best. The mussels were okay and a decent price. I think we would have rather eaten at the Five Fishermen because it seemed much busier and more popular, but who knows since they’re affiliated. The service and vibes were good, but I would go somewhere else if you’re looking for a good meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
They were very kind and prompt in accommodating our request of 150 oysters during happy hour! Loved it here and would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner was awful. We had a group of 28. Unfortunate as the space is nice. There are too many great places in Halifax to eat - this is not one of them. Look elsewhere.
Attententive service. Great food and wine in an historically important building for both the Titanic and tge Halifax Explosion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All around disappointing dinner. We were seated outside at a table with a long streak of bird poop - we should've just left then, but we stayed. Food was average at best - my wife had the salmon which she said was just OK. I had the Crobster roll which is apparently an excuse to put only one piece of lobster on a tiny roll along with a little bit of crab salad. There are way better lobster rolls in nearby restaurants for the same price or cheaper. Service was substandard as well. The waitress was extremely inattentive and had to be called over every time to get any service. This included us never being provided napkins or silverware until after our main courses arrived. My wife's salad was dropped off and since there was no silverware, she couldn't eat it. It wasn't until another 20 minutes before wait staff appeared to serve our main courses that we could request to have silverware so that we could actually eat our meals, and even then it took over 5 minutes for someone to return with silverware. Additionally my son's hamburger was brought out well before our meals, and he requested some mayonnaise for his burger. Ten minutes later no mayo, and I had to track down the waitress to make the request again. Little Fish shares a building, hostess, and I can only assume a kitchen with the highly rated Five Fisherman restaurant. However, based on my experience at Little Fish, I wouldn't even consider eating at Five Fisherman now. There are plenty of better options in town.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
As a tourist in Halifax, I was recommended to try The Five Fishermen. I entered what I thought was the right restaurant and asked if there was a table available for five. We were offered a table near the entrance on the right. Everything seemed fine, and we ordered five cocktails.
However, I only realized after placing our order that we were actually at Little Fish Oyster Bar and Wine Bar, not The Five Fishermen. I asked if it would be possible to move upstairs to The Five Fishermen, and was told it was full — though maybe there was a chance. In the end, they explained that Little Fish is the “little sister” of The Five Fishermen, so we decided to stay and order.
Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. While the service was friendly and the setting pleasant, the food did not live up to expectations — especially considering the prices. The mussels were sandy, indicating they weren’t cleaned properly, the salmon tasted off, and the burger was simply not good. The sauce was poor, the preparation sloppy, and the fries were overly salty.
All in all, it felt more like a basic pub meal — but at triple the cost. A real letdown after such high hopes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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We had dinner at Little Fish Wine Bar & Grill and enjoyed a pleasant meal overall. While it didn’t quite match the experience we’d had earlier in the day at The Bicycle Thief, the seafood was still fresh and nicely prepared. Prices here are quite reasonable, especially compared to what you’d pay for similar dishes elsewhere in Canada. The atmosphere was relaxed, and service was friendly. A solid choice if you’re looking to enjoy seafood in the Atlantic Provinces without breaking the bank.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Slight confusing. Two different establishments run in the same building/address. Was hoping to dine the menu upstairs but was told it's full and sat downstairs with a different menu.
Food was a big disappointment. The mussels were tiny (meat inside was size of a nail) and the lobster was small and slightly overcooked. Dishes were filled with an unreasonable amount of carbs (potatoes) to make up for the small sized proteins. Service was standard. Interior was the only nicer part of the experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
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We were a party of three for dinner. The host greeted us nicely and we were seated at a nice table. We ordered about 5 items including a few appetizers to share among us. Our only complain is that they served everything together in one go, and all arrived within four minutes of us placing our order. It was quite unwieldy to eat this way, and some of the food got cold being served this way. Also we can't understand how the kitchen was able to prepare and serve five very different dishes in 4 minutes. Had the feel of a fast food restaurant, which it certainly does not claim to be. Hope the restaurant can improve on this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Service and food were very good, most of us had lobster. We just did not expect to be at „Little Fish“, since I made the reservation on the „5 Fishermen“ website, and it was not obvious to me that the reservation was at the Little Fish restaurant. I was not even aware that there were two different restaurants, and therefore two different products. Different menu, smaller Lobster, different sides, even the wine we had last time is not served downstairs... The first time I was at 5 Fishermen with my crew, and it was outstanding! It is a different experience, even though Little Fish is ok, but when you expect one thing (also the ambience is very much different), and you get the other, it's always a little disappointing. We are Airline Crew from Europe, so we don‘t have the opportunity to re-book again a few days later. I wanted to take my crew to 5 Fishermen, instead we found ourselves at a different restaurant.
It was wonderful. Our server Andrew was fabulous and helped this a very special anniversary dinner. Thank you all at little fishes!
The food was truly amazing, and very tasty. The wine as also very good. Finally, our server went above and beyond to get us truly excellent service. Thank you again Christian!
Great service and beautiful atmosphere. Drinks were excellent but the food was very underwhelming, especially for the price.
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