Best Date Night Restaurants in Dartmouth

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1. The Canteen on Portland

4.9

Exceptional(3277)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Dartmouth

Booked 10 times today

The Canteen is a full-service neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, serving up chef-inspired seasonal fare for lunch, brunch and dinner. At the helm in the kitchen is award-winning chef and co-owner Renee Lavallee. Her seasonal menus are influenced by classic French, Italian and traditional Nova Scotian cuisine – with a little bit of Renée’s magic thrown in. Signature items include The Canteen Burger, The Crobster Roll, Seafood Chowder and more.

2. Dear Friend

4.9

Exceptional(368)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Dartmouth

Booked 5 times today

Dear Friend is Downtown Dartmouth's cocktail & wine bar. Join us in our cozy, European style cocktail bar or on our vibrant patio for great food, amazing cocktails, attentive service and awesome music. Located in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth on Portland Street, we are steps away from the Dartmouth Waterfront and Alderney Ferry Terminal. Our small plate food menu showcases Chef Bradley George's take on fresh Nova Scotian seafood and cured meats, as well as small plates with Asian and Spanish influences. Our bar team features some of the best the country has to offer; always creating new flavours and perfecting classics. Join us for our Oyster Happy Hour, everyday from 4pm-5pm, or book a table with friends to imbibe. We have lots of space for walk-ins as well!

3. Café Lunette

4.5

Awesome(1099)

Price: Expensive

• French • Halifax

Booked 16 times today

Café by day, bistro by night, this Parisian-inspired eatery will play host to morning coffee and pastries, business lunches, date nights, weekend brunch and everything in between. The menu will feature a greatest hits list of timeless French dishes, a selection of classic cocktails and wines, as well as a standout viennoiserie that will offer a rich variety of baked goods.

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4. Salt & Ash - Halifax

4.3

Awesome(1065)

Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Halifax

Booked 34 times today

A warm, relaxed and feel-good retreat where friends come to gather over crackling fire, delicious food and cold beer, Salt + Ash represents a new wave of Nova Scotia dining. With a focus on live-fire cooking, its approachable menu of unique shared snacks, wood-fired pizzas, hearty meat and seafood, and East Coast family-style favourites is both inviting and laid-back, while its idyllic waterfront setting offers uninterrupted harbour views.

5. Darya

4.6

Exceptional(757)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Halifax

Booked 8 times today

A refined yet earthy dining destination on the Halifax waterfront, Daryâ offers a fresh, bright take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Featuring a globally-inspired wine list, vibrant cocktails and a large, sunny patio, Daryâ’s spirited, relaxed atmosphere invites diners to break bread with friends and loved ones and sample as many flavours and textures as possible.

6. EDNA Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(801)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Halifax

Booked 7 times today

An upmarket neighbourhood bistro serving locally focused dishes. We are a bustling one-room restaurant with a comfy bar. Seasonal menus include P.E.I. Blue Dot rib eye steaks, local seafood, and seasonal veg.Open for lunch service Tuesday-Friday 1130-230Open for Supper service Tuesday-Sunday 5-10pm Open for Brunch service Sunday 10-2 pm We keep bar seating open for walk-ins each night so feel free to pop in. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed.***Please note when picking a reservation time that our licence requires minors (even sweet tiny little babies) to be out of the restaurant by 10pm, sorry for the inconvenience.

7. Peacock Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(381)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Halifax

Booked 4 times today

A refreshing new breed of wine bar, Peacock is a relaxed and boisterous hideaway overlooking the city’s picturesque waterfront in the heart of Halifax’s bustling Queen’s Marque district. Serving an ever-evolving list of labels including small-production and hard-to-find bottles as well as an extensive by-the-glass selection, its menu features a thoughtfully curated list of sharing plates and handmade pastas lightly anchored in local seafood and seasonal vegetables.

8. Drift

4.7

Exceptional(1284)

Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Halifax

Booked 18 times today

A distinct new dining experience led by celebrated Chef Anthony Walsh, Drift features modern, elevated takes on classic Atlantic Canadian dishes and traditions. Located on the main level of the newly built Muir Hotel, our salon, bar and promenade offer a simple, modern and stylish setting in which to dine, drink, linger and relax without interruption. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as late night drinks, we warmly invite you to experience a taste of Drift at your leisure.

9. The Ostrich Club

4.8

Exceptional(733)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Halifax

Booked 8 times today

The Ostrich Club is all about quality over quantity. Simple food with big flavours. Natural wines. Thoughtful cocktails. Warm and inviting service. Please have a look at our menus though please note that the regular menus may not be entirely current as there may be a delay from open table in re-posting the most up-to-date ones. See our website for current menus. We hope to welcome you soon! #livefastdieyum

10. Sip Bar & Fare

4.7

Exceptional(97)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Dartmouth

Booked 6 times today

Centred around a roaring hearth with an airy atrium and terrace above, Sip offers food and drink with character. Our menu features upscale cocktails — including curated classics and custom concoctions — and shareable plates cooked over an open flame.Join us for a bite or a bevvy. We’ll keep the fire going.

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John
Atlantic Canada •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went for brunch. Food was fairly average, with some items on the plate hot, while others were tepid. Service and ambience were good, however.
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DriftPrice: Expensive• Canadian• Halifax
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4.7
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Ronald
Atlantic Canada •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beyond a doubt the best restaurant in Dartmouth. Food and service are always great and staff make you feel like you should not dine anywhere else. Ron
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The Canteen on PortlandPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Dartmouth
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4.9
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Neil
Atlantic Canada •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Good was excellent, service was quick, and price was reasonable. Will be going back.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - HalifaxPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Halifax
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4.7
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SandyVIP
Atlantic Canada •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A wonderful vibe! A delicious visit to celebrate our grandson’s birthday! Excellent food quality, service & speed of delivery. Personable & friendly staff. Reasonable prices. We definitely have enjoyed every visit we have made to Salt & Ash. O Thanks Laurie for your attentive & caring service. Our grandson says it is his new “fave”!
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Salt & Ash - HalifaxPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Halifax
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4.3
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AndrewVIP
Atlantic Canada •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
No better place in Dartmouth. Great food and great service and interesting drinks.
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Dear FriendPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Dartmouth
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4.9

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33 restaurants available nearby

1. The Canteen on Portland

2. Dear Friend

3. Café Lunette

4. Salt & Ash - Halifax

5. Darya

6. EDNA Restaurant

7. Peacock Wine Bar

8. Drift

9. The Ostrich Club

10. Sip Bar & Fare

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