Best Waterfront Restaurants in Peggy's Cove

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchIndianSpanish

Regions

Nova Scotia

Neighborhoods

DartmouthDowntownHalifax

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for craft beer

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Waterfront Warehouse

4.5

Awesome(58)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Halifax

Booked 3 times today

This is the place for simply sensational seafood in Halifax! We are the only venue in Halifax to offer fresh lobster and oysters all under one roof. Come and experience the richness of Nova Scotia"s maritime tradition in a relaxed, warm restaurant atmosphere. Located on the historic Halifax waterfront, Waterfront Warehouse blends fine dining with a view of Halifax Harbour. Select your own lobster from our tanks; enjoy a selection of oysters from our Oyster Menu or savour the mouth-watering flavours of our Cedar Planked Salmon. Stay toasty by the giant fireplace as you watch the ships go by. For group bookings please email warehouse@rcr.ca.

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2. SHUCK Seafood + Raw Bar

4.3

Awesome(609)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Halifax

Booked 8 times today

It’s obvious we’re all about oysters (they’re chilling on ice as soon as you walk in), but one look at our menu and you’ll see that Shuck is so much more.Our raw bar features the freshest fish and shellfish with inventive flavors designed to complement, never cover up. Our snacks, sides, and starters are perfect for sharing, and our mains elevate favourite classics from down home to down right delicious.Warm wood paneling and eclectic glasswork create an atmosphere that captures the spirit of Maritime living. There’s no red carpet here, but we have laid out the best in paper over our tablecloths so you can get to slurping, sharing, and savoring. Join us for lunch in a jiffy, or hang around for a while over dinner for an experience that’s modern, authentic, and unabashedly East Coast.

3. Cut Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1328)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Halifax

Booked 9 times today

CUT Steakhouse offers a fine dining experience sure to please the most sophisticated of diners. Start your evening with a glass of award-winning wine or perhaps a popular craft beer. From our menu, savour a dry-aged New York Striploin, delicious AAA Atlantic Rib-eye, PEI Blue Dot tenderloin or Wagyu beef all cooked to your specifications. Finish off with an amazing sampling of fine cheeses, a specialty liqueur and a decadent dessert. Downstairs, SHUCK Seafood + Raw Bar features a seafood market with a wide selection of Nova Scotia product delivered daily. Enjoy oysters on the half shell, crudo, ceviche or whole fresh fish prepared to your liking. In the summer, sit outside on our beautiful patio overlooking the Halifax waterfront.

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4. Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca

4.4

Awesome(180)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Halifax

Booked 10 times today

Benvenuto and welcome to Pazzo, a new Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Halifax. Inspired by our love affair with Italian cuisine, we’ve beautifully transformed two floors of a Barrington Street heritage building into a cozy bar on the lower level and a gorgeous dining area upstairs. With a focus on fresh handmade pasta, meats and cheeses cured in-house, and wines that flow as freely as laughter around a family dinner table, we invite you to join us on a journey of Italy’s rich food culture and la dolce vita!

5. The Arms

4.8

Exceptional(47)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Halifax

Booked 3 times today

Hotel guests, Haligonians, and those passing through town are all welcome at The Arms. Lively conversation and inventive cocktails are always flowing, and our location in the historic Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites lends an air of refinement and nostalgia. The pristine Public Gardens are just across the street, adding even more European flair to our special section of Spring Garden Road.

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6. Agricola Street Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(862)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Halifax

Booked 10 times today

The Brasserie has become synonymous with the North End of Halifax, the region’s most vibrant food destination, serving locally sourced product in an iconic neighborhood.French inspired food in a stylish and vibrant atmosphere, the Brasserie (est. 2013) focuses on sustainable seafood & ambitious sophisticated cooking where all breads, jams, sauces and desserts are made in house. Sit on the butcher block bar and enjoy a glass of wine after work, a bar snack, or a full menu during dinner hours. The exposed brick lounge offers a cozy nook for quiet conversation. Further inside the Brasserie is an open kitchen where one can sit at the counter and enjoy the inner workings of the Brasserie culinary operation. Our lively upstairs patio seats 50 and is open during the sunny summer months for cocktails & cuisine.We welcome you for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30- 2:30 with a snack menu between 2:30-4pm and we are open 7 days a week, 4pm to close.

7. Tribute

4.9

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Halifax

Tribute is a unique restaurant located on the Halifax Waterfront. Defined not by a specific cuisine, but by a place - Nova Scotia - Tribute sources the best local ingredients to pay homage to authentic, impactful dishes with international influences, showcased through live fire and charcoal cookery in an open kitchen-to-dining room. With a fun and elevated approach to East Coast hospitality, Tribute is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, offering a chef’s tasting menu and wider options a la carte, paired with nimble wine and cocktail lists. Menus will change often to highlight seasonal ingredients from Nova Scotian farmers and producers.

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8. Salt & Ash - Halifax

4.5

Awesome(1122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Halifax

Booked 49 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.

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9. Sea Smoke Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(874)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Halifax

Booked 13 times today

Sea Smoke Restaurant is definitely a waterfront gem, as it's located on the beautiful Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. Reviews often highlight the spectacular views from the restaurant, describing the experience as 'magical' and 'the best you're going to get in the city'. So, if you're looking for a dining spot with a stunning waterfront view, Sea Smoke is a top choice.

10. Darya

4.5

Awesome(788)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Halifax

Booked 21 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.

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ShelleyVIP
Atlantic Canada •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was wonderful to experience Pazzo for the first time. From the moment you walk in to the tastefully decorated restaurant through the exceptional service and the exquisite food, you will be happy you chose to dine at Pazzo. Our server, Scotty, was great. He was professional, but had a wonderful personality. The tableside fettucine prepared by Carlo was an experience not to be missed. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
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Pazzo Ristorante & EnotecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Halifax
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4.4
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Mark
Atlantic Canada •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Best steaks in Nova Scotia!! The waitstaff are kind and make you feel welcome. Worth it everytime.
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Cut SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Halifax
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4.8
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Rebekah
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
Daniela was a fantastic server! Excellent food- the fish and chips & Banofee pie are a must if you are feeling home sick for the UK. Generous portions (the banoffee pie was huge!) and excellent value. We love the Arms!
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The ArmsPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Halifax
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4.8
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Deanna
Atlantic Canada •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
Oysters were delicious, the service was good too :)
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SHUCK Seafood + Raw BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Halifax
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4.3
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Michelle
Atlantic Canada •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2025
Service is excellent. The dining staff is approchable and friendly
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Waterfront WarehousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Halifax
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4.5

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