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McKelvies, Halifax, NS

McKelvies

4.2
4.2
393 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Seafood
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
McKELVIE’S DELISHES FISHES DISHES Enjoy one of Halifax’s most acclaimed kitchens in a renovated turn-of-the-century fire hall. Located across from the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on the Halifax waterfront, McKelvie’s offers an historic setting to savour the finest seafood and traditional Nova Scotia fare. Famous for Nova Scotia Lobster, Digby Scallops, Blackened Salmon, Potato Crusted Haddock and choice cuts of Prime Steak, McKelvie’s offers a wide selection of local favourites including Crab Bisque, Seafood Chowder, Steamed Mussels, Crunchy Haddock, Fish ‘n Chips, Jump-Up Calamari and Snow Crab Cakes. Save room for our Mile High Coconut Cream Pie, one of our many house made devilish desserts. Our Taste of the Grape wine list features wine from around the world to compliment our menu. As well we also offer a selection of local microbrews. The locals say you can find the best of the sea and Nova Scotia - at McKelvie's.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 421-6161
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Cross Street
    Bedford Row and Prince
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lots are located at Queen's Landing across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 1.2Value

NoiseModerate

393 Reviews
  1. SarahS

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and the food absolutely fantastic. A great location for those living/staying in the area of the Halifax waterfront. We had oyster that were clean and fresh. Our shrimp appetizer was fresh and tasty. We both had lobsters salads which were inventive and so good!

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  2. Bernd1959

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vielfältige Auswahl, vor allem an Meeresfrüchten Schnelle und freundliche Bedienung Preis- Leistungsverhältnis sehr gut Reservieren unbedingt notwendig, da vor allem am Wochenende schnell ausgebucht

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  3. Mike

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very grateful that we were accommodated 60 minutes prior to our reservation. Outstanding, healthy food. Excellent ambience. Excellent service. Highly recommend!!!

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  4. TF22

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    After reading reviews it was easy to decide to go to Mckelvies while in Halifax. We waited until the morning of to make a reservation and our only option was 430 or 5pm. I was excited to have my first full lobster in Nova Scotia and unfortunately it was very overcooked. I couldn't even eat the tails they were so rubbery. My boyfriend's meal of surf and turf with a 1/2 lobster on the other hand was great. I would have informed the server of my issue but she came by only immediately after our food was delivered by another waiter before we could take a bite. After that she didn't come by our table even to get us another drink. At that point what's done was done so I left very disappointed.

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  5. tajones

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner, our waiter was excellant. Will do it again next time we visit Halifax.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service as usual. Only thing I have to say is that when I reserved I had requested a window seat. Did not get that. I did not make an issue of it at the time as I had two friends with me that had never been to Nova Scotia. They just loved the food! Thanks.

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  7. DanielB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I went here on our honeymoon. We asked for a window seat in our reservations and the got us a great spot by the window! The food was great, the best lobster I have ever had! I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone!

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  8. LydiaM

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, great view! The food and ambiance was very authentic!

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  9. BarbL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was bland. The calamari was very good. The waitress was very good. Pricey for what there was ($21 for two crab cakes).

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceeded our expectations: great staff; wonderful food

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McKelvies is rated 4.2 stars by 393 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for McKelvies

1680 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y3

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bedford Row and Prince
  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered public parking lots are located at Queen's Landing across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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