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Dear Friend, Dartmouth, NS

Dear Friend

4.9
4.9
376 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Website
    http://www.dearfriendbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McKenzie
  • Location
    67 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1
  • Neighbourhood
    Dartmouth
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Alderney Ferry terminal is a five-minute walk down the street from Dear Friend.Bus Routes nearby are: 62, 55, 5, 6 (A,B,C)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Larry's KickStarter Dinner for Two!

    Multiple dates available
    Thank you so much for supporting our new project Larry's Sandwiches & Sides! This dinner will consist of 4 courses and 2 drink pairings with your food. Please enter the email used to purchase the reward in your guest notes & remember to tip your servers.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Ambience

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Atlantic Canada

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambience

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Nova Scotia

    Hot spot

  • Nova Scotia

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Nova Scotia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dear Friend in Dartmouth is a culinary delight, celebrated for its "innovative and delicious" food and "creative cocktails." The "intimate atmosphere" and "outstanding service" enhance every visit, making it a beloved destination. Patrons rave about its "unique food and drinks," and consistently commend the "friendly and knowledgeable staff."

376 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Just discovered this place about a month ago. Sat at the bar the first time there because we didn’t have a reservation. This time we had a reservation and were enjoying drinks when we were told we had to move from our table with 20 mins notice due to another reservation. It’s not a big deal but a heads up when booking a reservation that there is a time limit would be helpful. Great place, will be back but it would be helpful to know there is a time limit.

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  2. David

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks and great happy hour oysters. We had a great time in a very chill environment. Great staff and we will gladly come back next time we are in the area!

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  3. Lee

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Perfect place for a date! The food was amazing.

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  4. Philip

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our fifth time, and already looking forward to the next. It just keeps getting better and better. Highly recommend the "Let us cook for you" option - fun, surprising and delicious for a very reasonable price.

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  5. Aileen

    Atlantic Canada

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is fun and casual. The food is innovative and delicious. Cocktails are second to none!

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  6. Cory

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and amazing options for non-alcoholic cocktails, as always. There’s a reason Dear Friend is a guaranteed stop every time I come to Dartmouth.

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  7. Amy

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing night. Fantastic tasting menu. Ambiance and staff wonderful. Highly recommend.

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  8. Andrew

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No better place in Dartmouth. Great food and great service and interesting drinks.

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  9. Harold

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening with friends. Amazing food and drink.

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  10. Jeannine

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot! My first time but definitely not my last. It’s a small, intimate atmosphere. Food is next level- so flavourful and delicious. Cocktails are very creative and so yummy.

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FAQs

Dear Friend is rated 4.9 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dear Friend

67 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Dartmouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Alderney Ferry terminal is a five-minute walk down the street from Dear Friend.Bus Routes nearby are: 62, 55, 5, 6 (A,B,C)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McKenzie
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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