Restaurants near Shearwater

“This is a clean, and inviting space! The team is very busy but always takes a moment to ensure you have your order served promptly. Thank you!

Parking: A good lot, no pot holes”

“Restaurant was clean, atmosphere and staff were very inviting. There was pitchers of water with 4 glassed at each table. Both my partner and I ordered the same sides, butter chicken and saffron rice with pop. It was absolutely amazing.... so much so we ordered 2 extra sides of rice to take home with the remaining butter chicken. Highly recommend! We will be in again to try out some other items.”

“We were celebrating our anniversary and looking for a special place. Everyone said go to the Bicycle Thief. We were not disappointed. The food and wine were superb. We loved the lobster risotto. Katie, our server, was amazing. We can’t wait to return. Thank you for a fantastic dinner.”

“Great atmosphere, great food and service. I would come back for sure.”

“RFM is fabulous! I absolutely love the vegan eggs benny breakfast.😋 The burgers are delicious too. in fact, everything is delicious. The mac n cheese, butter ckn, the cookies, the deserts, the cheeses and dips... all awesome. One of my fave places in Halifax. Right at the top of the list. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!”

“Hands down, the best meal we have ever had!! We were so blown away by every aspect of our experience, from the food to the service. Thank you for making our night!”

“Woowwwww. What a dining experience. The food was incredible, the service was on point. So far, this is easily in my top 3 fav restaurants in Halifax. Can't wait to go back.”

“just had the most amazing dinner we've had in a long time. from start to finish service, presentation everything was on point. highly recommend!! 💯 percent Scrumdiddlyumptious”

“Just had lunch with my family and my daughter has a serve allergy. However Kim was absolutely amazing and made sure everything was good she definitely kept us laughing right until we left. Thank you Kim”

“We had gone out with friends for a lunch and tried all the different menu items. We thoroughly enjoyed each and every meal, be it the beef pockets, noodles, dumplings but the best one was the fried rice. The flavours are authentic, meal portions are great and the ambience is amazing and the best part is it’s all halal. If you are in downtown, I highly recommend trying this restaurant!”

“Excellent food and service!”

“me and my wife just ordered two bowls of seafood chowder. hands down the best chowder you can get on the East Coast. everybody's so friendly that works there and they go up and beyond for you. I give these guys a five star rating”

“Amazing spot for drinks and food!!”

“The food was absolutely delicious! Our server, Max, was great. We will definitely be back.”

“We had an awesome lip smacking dinner today. Authentic desi Chinese main course and great tandoori for appetizers. The masala fries was a sweet surprise which is a first time for us in halifax restaurant menu. Hope you keep serving great food like this thanks”

“The pizza Lou Fada and Lou Buou were delicious. Our server Solana was lovely, informative and obviously enjoyed serving. It was so nice to see Cedric chat with patrons at the tables and check on his guests. A great dinner. Thank-you.”

“Well worth a trip across the bridge! I rarely go to Dartmouth, but had an appointment this aft. Walking back to my car, I noticed this cute spot, Portland Street Creperie and decided to check it out. So glad I did! I’ll definitely be back. The owner and his staff member of many years greeted me with a warm welcome and good suggestions. It was a bonus to discover Neil shares a love of Kraftwerk! I’m so jealous that he will be seeing them for the third time 🤦‍♀️. Oh, and the crepes - fabulous! Definitely recommended!”

“This spot is such a hidden gem. The owners clearly care about quality, and it shows in every cup. Their seasonal specials are creative and worth trying. Highly recommend the spiced maple latte!”

“Terry’s Calamari is THE BEST because he has the best idea to cover it in an amazing tomato sauce and olives that elevates it to a whole new level. 3 of us shared it, gone in minutes.

For mains we had Spaghetti Bolognese and Tagliatelle Cacio e Pepe. Perfect portion, thoughtful details with garnish, and incredible sauce (and those lemon kissed scallops... amazing). Spiced chocolate crème brulee and Tiramisu rounded out the evening. Great evening supper on the patio. Excellent service. What a gem in the city 💎”

“We tried almost the whole menu, 10-12 small plates between the four of us and loved every one! Mushroom parfait & beets were the fave! Can't wait to come back :)”

“Craved for an authentic Dahl puri, tasted exactly like what my friends bring when they traveled.
Excellent service, amazing food, happy with everything!”

“Great food and atmosphere.”

“"When my family and I first moved to Nova Scotia, one of the first places we visited was Trattoria Vesso. Since then, we've tried many other restaurants in town, but Vesso remains our favorite. It's hands-down the best authentic pizza restaurant in the area. Every time we go, the experience is incredible. The pasta is just as amazing as the pizza—everything is so fresh, homemade, and made from scratch. You can really taste the quality and care in every dish. There are never any leftovers—we clean our plates every time! It’s become our go-to spot for a cozy, delicious meal that reminds us of home."”

“We had almost given up on finding parking in the area (super busy due to a music festival) but are VERY glad we did not give up.
The Brussel sprouts were some of the best we'd EVER had, and the bernaise and the chili combined for amazing flavours. The burgers (Pig Mac & deluxe) were tasty, juicy and full of flavour, and the fries were fresh cut and delicious.
Great selection of beers, and the service was attentive and friendly.”

“Superior and such pleasant service. Delicious lunch and healthy too. Definitely Recommend!”

“Best Turkish food in Nova Scotia!”

“Tried the chicken bahn mi tonight and it was exceptional. The bread was fresh and the chicken was delicious. Friendly, fast service as well.”

“🌿UPDATED:
They serve the best coctails in the city! Amazing taste and unbelievable, surprising ingredients! Respect! 💫

🙌THE FIRST REVIEW:
Ok, I suppose that Kismet was one of the Halifax's pearls...
But, from person who was there for the first time... I don't know.... The desert was terribly...cheap 😒 Sorry, guys, that's true. I'm not complaining, just don't serve the desert if you don't know how to do that.

Thought, cocktails were extremely good!!💫💫💫 Bartender was nice and service was awesome!🌟 Thanks for that!💕

One more thing... interior... Cheap old white plastic siding on the walls? seriously?... Please... It's 2025 now!
Btw, your exterior looks so good! Just paint the walls and ceiling inside, the same color, make the space more cozy and fresh.
Anyway, thank you!
Your team is great!❤️❤️❤️”

“Was there for a late lunch. Very spacious, clean and great atmosphere. Our server Emily was very friendly and enthusiastic. Ordered taquitos (excellent flavour and lots of filling. Then I had the chicken fajitas which were huge and very fresh tasting. Emily talked me into trying the Churro bites for dessert. They are stellar all around pleased with my experience. Would recommend”

“Had the best experience the other weekend with Keira! Sorry about the spelling!? She was more than lovely and recommended us The Brie Hive burger! YOU GUYS…. BEST BURGER we’ve both ever had!!! 5 stars for food and service! ❤️”