We stopped here for a quick bite when we arrived in Halifax. Service was good and scenery was peaceful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce Vickery
There are too many great restaurants in the city to be subjected to a rude and disrespectful server. will not be returning
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Przemek Dudek
Great location, good food - especially seafood. Nice old wave vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Delalis
Delicious, quality food with one of the best views in the HRM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Apple Salad, Pan Fried Fish with Vegetables
Kevin Hewitt
Don't be distracted by the atmosphere. The food we had was amazing- best chowder, salmon and salad! In fact, it's the best chowder we've had to date. Both the salmon and salad were very good.Staff were friendly. The timing of the appetizer and main course was less than desirable. Great view of the Northwest Arm. Reasonably priced meals.
Dietary restrictions: Not many gluten free options
Parking: Limited
Wheelchair accessibility: Didn't appear to be accessible
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sweet Apple Salad, Pan Fried Fish with Vegetables
Michele Hall
Delightful views of the water with sailing boats bobbing. But honestly it was Holly our server and a true Nova Scotian with a big heart that made our visit so special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Janice Ptak
Been hanging out here for 30 years, it's a welcoming atmosphere with a spectacular view of the Arm.
Dietary restrictions: Enough gluten free for me, and great chowder.
Wheelchair accessibility: A new wheelchair ramp to the deck
CDN
Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Wilson
We arrived via boat to the Armdale Yacht Club. Short walk up to Spinnakers. Got a table on the deck with a spectacular view of the North West Arm. Service was fast and friendly and the food was good - everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Price was reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
Peter Schmid
Delicious food, amazing view over the water from the patio. Part of the yacht club, restaurant open to the public. Service is not the fastest, but it's so enjoyable to be there. Definitely a place on top of the list.
Unfortunately, my family had a really negative experience trying to dine here and I could not recommend it at all. We are visiting Halifax and have experienced nothing but the best of East Coast Nova Scotian hospitality up until now. We walked onto the 100% empty outdoor patio with our leashed Golden Retriever, and were immediately scolded and turned away. To be clear, I completely respect a business owner’s choice to decline dogs however, chastising complete strangers in a condescending and abrasive way simply isn’t necessary, being kind and polite is always an option. We were made keenly aware that this is a “private” club and our presence there was not acceptable to either “the members” or to her. We would have happily ordered take-out and gone somewhere quiet to sit and eat outside, but that option was not offered to us, we only read that they offer take-out afterwards. We might have come back at a different time without the dog because it looked like such a sweet spot to eat. We might have recommended it to a friend in the future because the reviews of the food sound so positive. But all of that potential was lost by simple, unnecessary rudeness. Online it says that non-members are welcome, but that unfortunately was not the vibe we got whatsoever. Apparently there is an awesome Spinnakers in Victoria, British Columbia - with a dog-friendly patio!! I think we’ll head West next time and give that one a go ;)
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Shannon Talarico
Unfortunately, my family had a really negative experience trying to dine here and I could not recommend it at all. We are visiting Halifax and have experienced nothing but the best of East Coast Nova Scotian hospitality up until now. We walked onto the 100% empty outdoor patio with our leashed Golden Retriever, and were immediately scolded and turned away. To be clear, I completely respect a business owner’s choice to decline dogs however, chastising complete strangers in a condescending and abrasive way simply isn’t necessary, being kind and polite is always an option. We were made keenly aware that this is a “private” club and our presence there was not acceptable to either “the members” or to her. We would have happily ordered take-out and gone somewhere quiet to sit and eat outside, but that option was not offered to us, we only read that they offer take-out afterwards. We might have come back at a different time without the dog because it looked like such a sweet spot to eat. We might have recommended it to a friend in the future because the reviews of the food sound so positive. But all of that potential was lost by simple, unnecessary rudeness. Online it says that non-members are welcome, but that unfortunately was not the vibe we got whatsoever. Apparently there is an awesome Spinnakers in Victoria, British Columbia - with a dog-friendly patio!! I think we’ll head West next time and give that one a go ;)
Shannon T
Unfortunately, my family had a really negative experience trying to dine here and I could not recommend it at all. We are visiting Halifax and have experienced nothing but the best of East Coast Nova Scotian hospitality up until now. We walked onto the 100% empty outdoor patio with our leashed Golden Retriever, and were immediately scolded and turned away. To be clear, I completely respect a business owner’s choice to decline dogs however, chastising complete strangers in a condescending and abrasive way simply isn’t necessary, being kind and polite is always an option. We were made keenly aware that this is a “private” club and our presence there was not acceptable to either “the members” or to her. We would have happily ordered take-out and gone somewhere quiet to sit and eat outside, but that option was not offered to us, we only read that they offer take-out afterwards. We might have come back at a different time without the dog because it looked like such a sweet spot to eat. We might have recommended it to a friend in the future because the reviews of the food sound so positive. But all of that potential was lost by simple, unnecessary rudeness. Online it says that non-members are welcome, but that unfortunately was not the vibe we got whatsoever. Apparently there is an awesome Spinnakers in Victoria, British Columbia - with a dog-friendly patio!! I think we’ll head West next time and give that one a go ;)
Alisha Williams
Oh the Haddock... and vegetables, yummy.Beautiful spot, friendly service, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marie Fournier
this restaurant was the highlight of our week at halifax :) thank you for that!!
We stopped here for a quick bite when we arrived in Halifax. Service was good and scenery was peaceful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There are too many great restaurants in the city to be subjected to a rude and disrespectful server. will not be returning
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great location, good food - especially seafood. Nice old wave vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Delicious, quality food with one of the best views in the HRM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Apple Salad, Pan Fried Fish with Vegetables
Don't be distracted by the atmosphere. The food we had was amazing- best chowder, salmon and salad! In fact, it's the best chowder we've had to date. Both the salmon and salad were very good.Staff were friendly. The timing of the appetizer and main course was less than desirable. Great view of the Northwest Arm. Reasonably priced meals.
Dietary restrictions: Not many gluten free options
Parking: Limited
Wheelchair accessibility: Didn't appear to be accessible
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sweet Apple Salad, Pan Fried Fish with Vegetables
Delightful views of the water with sailing boats bobbing. But honestly it was Holly our server and a true Nova Scotian with a big heart that made our visit so special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Been hanging out here for 30 years, it's a welcoming atmosphere with a spectacular view of the Arm.
Dietary restrictions: Enough gluten free for me, and great chowder.
Wheelchair accessibility: A new wheelchair ramp to the deck
Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived via boat to the Armdale Yacht Club. Short walk up to Spinnakers. Got a table on the deck with a spectacular view of the North West Arm. Service was fast and friendly and the food was good - everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Price was reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta
Delicious food, amazing view over the water from the patio. Part of the yacht club, restaurant open to the public. Service is not the fastest, but it's so enjoyable to be there. Definitely a place on top of the list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Unfortunately, my family had a really negative experience trying to dine here and I could not recommend it at all. We are visiting Halifax and have experienced nothing but the best of East Coast Nova Scotian hospitality up until now. We walked onto the 100% empty outdoor patio with our leashed Golden Retriever, and were immediately scolded and turned away. To be clear, I completely respect a business owner’s choice to decline dogs however, chastising complete strangers in a condescending and abrasive way simply isn’t necessary, being kind and polite is always an option. We were made keenly aware that this is a “private” club and our presence there was not acceptable to either “the members” or to her. We would have happily ordered take-out and gone somewhere quiet to sit and eat outside, but that option was not offered to us, we only read that they offer take-out afterwards. We might have come back at a different time without the dog because it looked like such a sweet spot to eat. We might have recommended it to a friend in the future because the reviews of the food sound so positive. But all of that potential was lost by simple, unnecessary rudeness. Online it says that non-members are welcome, but that unfortunately was not the vibe we got whatsoever. Apparently there is an awesome Spinnakers in Victoria, British Columbia - with a dog-friendly patio!! I think we’ll head West next time and give that one a go ;)
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Unfortunately, my family had a really negative experience trying to dine here and I could not recommend it at all. We are visiting Halifax and have experienced nothing but the best of East Coast Nova Scotian hospitality up until now. We walked onto the 100% empty outdoor patio with our leashed Golden Retriever, and were immediately scolded and turned away. To be clear, I completely respect a business owner’s choice to decline dogs however, chastising complete strangers in a condescending and abrasive way simply isn’t necessary, being kind and polite is always an option. We were made keenly aware that this is a “private” club and our presence there was not acceptable to either “the members” or to her. We would have happily ordered take-out and gone somewhere quiet to sit and eat outside, but that option was not offered to us, we only read that they offer take-out afterwards. We might have come back at a different time without the dog because it looked like such a sweet spot to eat. We might have recommended it to a friend in the future because the reviews of the food sound so positive. But all of that potential was lost by simple, unnecessary rudeness. Online it says that non-members are welcome, but that unfortunately was not the vibe we got whatsoever. Apparently there is an awesome Spinnakers in Victoria, British Columbia - with a dog-friendly patio!! I think we’ll head West next time and give that one a go ;)
Unfortunately, my family had a really negative experience trying to dine here and I could not recommend it at all. We are visiting Halifax and have experienced nothing but the best of East Coast Nova Scotian hospitality up until now. We walked onto the 100% empty outdoor patio with our leashed Golden Retriever, and were immediately scolded and turned away. To be clear, I completely respect a business owner’s choice to decline dogs however, chastising complete strangers in a condescending and abrasive way simply isn’t necessary, being kind and polite is always an option. We were made keenly aware that this is a “private” club and our presence there was not acceptable to either “the members” or to her. We would have happily ordered take-out and gone somewhere quiet to sit and eat outside, but that option was not offered to us, we only read that they offer take-out afterwards. We might have come back at a different time without the dog because it looked like such a sweet spot to eat. We might have recommended it to a friend in the future because the reviews of the food sound so positive. But all of that potential was lost by simple, unnecessary rudeness. Online it says that non-members are welcome, but that unfortunately was not the vibe we got whatsoever. Apparently there is an awesome Spinnakers in Victoria, British Columbia - with a dog-friendly patio!! I think we’ll head West next time and give that one a go ;)
Oh the Haddock... and vegetables, yummy.Beautiful spot, friendly service, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this restaurant was the highlight of our week at halifax :) thank you for that!!
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