Best Casual Restaurants in Dartmouth

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DartmouthDowntownHalifax

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37 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Canteen on Portland restaurant

1. The Canteen on Portland

4.9

Exceptional(3358)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Dartmouth

Booked 41 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.

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2. Salt & Ash - Halifax

4.5

Awesome(1123)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Halifax

Booked 43 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.

3. 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.

4. Sip Bar & Fare

4.7

Exceptional(113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Dartmouth

Booked 5 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.

A photo of The Gahan House - Halifax restaurant

5. The Gahan House - Halifax

4.5

Awesome(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Halifax

Booked 38 times today

With a total of five locations across Atlantic Canada, Gahan House has become an East Coast staple dedicated to creating memorable experiences. We get our name from John Gahan, a prominent merchant and importer of wines, teas, and groceries on Prince Edward Island in the 19th century. His former place of residence is now the location of the original Gahan House in Charlottetown, P.E. To share our award-winning ales with more of Atlantic Canada, we opened our doors and our taps in Halifax, N.S., Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton, N.BWe began as a brewpub, and we stay true to our beginnings by having a brew system in-house, ensuring that the beer we serve is as fresh as possible. With a delicious menu, handcrafted ales, and fresh East Coast oysters in our welcoming Gahan atmosphere, we hope you feel right at home.

6. Drift

4.7

Exceptional(1341)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Halifax

Booked 12 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.

7. The Ostrich Club

4.9

Exceptional(751)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Halifax

Booked 13 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

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8. Milestones Grill + Bar - Mic Mac

4.5

Awesome(236)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Dartmouth

Booked 16 times today

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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9. Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(692)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Halifax

Booked 18 times today

Please note: *This restaurant is 19+ or must be accompanied by a guardian* At Lot Six, our cocktails, food, wine and beer leave a lasting impression. That's because we source only the best ingredients. We're always on the hunt for the most quality and unique products and the our staff not only keep up with techniques but are leaders in their field behind the bar and in the kitchen. While inspired by the flavours of the world, we're even prouder of what we have in our own backyard. Our abundant local pantry along with the influence of foreign cultures matched with our eagerness to entertain and education is the backbone of what we strive to offer our friends and guests.

10. Harbourstone

4.3

Awesome(208)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Halifax

Booked 2 times today

Enjoy our elevated dining experience featuring exquisite food and drink. Changing with the seasons, our chef crafted menu tells a story about Halifax and its relationship with land and sea. A spotlight on Nova Scotian culinary traditions with a small taste of the world in nearly every dish. Fresh, local, and sustainably sourced ingredients – always. Your culinary adventure awaits.For the most up to date menus please visit our website https://www.theharbourstone.com/

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John
Atlantic Canada •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
All the was perfect except we were told shortly after arrival we had to vacate our table within 2 hours. We had planned on a 3 hour evening which was accommodated.
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Salt & Ash - HalifaxPrice: Moderate• Canadian• Halifax
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4.5
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Lesley
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an exceptional experience, as we always do.
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The Canteen on PortlandPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Dartmouth
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4.9
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Calgary / Southern Alberta •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fantastic food that is shareable. A great drink menu. Staff were very friendly.
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Sip Bar & FarePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Dartmouth
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4.7
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Atlantic Canada •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The service, food and atmosphere were amazing. I highly recommend trying this place out!!
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TributePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Halifax
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great for dinner before the game. $6 drinks before Six was nice too!
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The Gahan House - HalifaxPrice: Moderate• Pub• Halifax
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4.5

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