Drift

Name: Drift
Address: 102-1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J 0J4
Telephone: (902) 407-6042
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1284 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

10:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Contemporary Canadian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 407-6042
Website
https://www.drifthalifax.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jamie MacAulay

Location
102-1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4
Neighbourhood
Halifax
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Holiday Dinner
$72.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
This December 24th and 25th, gather with family and friends for a festive feast that reflects the rich flavours of Nova Scotia’s terroir. Chef Lawrence Deneau has crafted a holiday menu with options for prix fixe or limited à la carte, so you can savour the season your way.
New Year's Eve Prix Fixe
$145.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the waterfront with an unforgettable dining experience at Drift. Chef Lawrence Deneau has crafted a special menu that reflects the rich, seasonal terroir of Nova Scotia, blending tradition with bold, modern flavours. Join us for an evening of exceptional cuisine, stunning harbour views, and the perfect way to welcome the year ahead. Limited seating available—reserve your table now.

What 1,284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nova Scotia
Good for business meals
Nova Scotia
Romantic
Nova Scotia
Great for scenic views
Nova Scotia
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drift offers a "beautiful East Coast food selection with a modern twist," making it a standout destination in Halifax. Guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere, "exceptional service," and "delicious" dishes like the seafood tower and pork belly with scallops. Perfect for special occasions, Drift consistently delivers memorable dining experiences.

1,284 Reviews

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John
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
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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Dan
VIP
Toronto
75 reviews
4.0
75 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Ambience/location was awesome…food was 5 *…..server was courteous but a few gaffs…forgot the desert we ordered…like totally…brought bill.
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Matthew
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drift: stylish, good drinks, laid-back atmosphere.
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Anita
Atlantic Canada
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious. Interesting interpretation of the menu items chosen. Service was excellent and great ambiance.
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ALAN
Atlantic Canada
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good restaurant would visit again thank you for the kind hospitality
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Barry
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food!! Service was outstanding. The floor manager and food service manager both took time to stop and chat for a few minutes about our experience. Highly recommended.
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Linda
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nathan, our server , was excellent, very helpful, made terrific suggestions. We enjoyed our experience at Drift.
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Michael
VIP
Toronto
119 reviews
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience. Great attentive service. And the meals were exceptional.
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Kent
VIP
Cleveland
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Close to excellent dinner option on the Halifax Waterfront. The location and decor are excellent - great views and really nice modern nautical decor. The service was excellent- friendly and welcoming. The craft cocktails were outstanding and definitely both creative and delicious. These are worth going for if you just want to get an after work drink. The food options are good, well plated, and well prepared. I had the crab and shrimp cake app - excellent, and the pork belly and scallops dinner. Unfortunately the dish came with no scallops! I asked the waiter and he kindly and quickly brought a side plate with the scallops but that kind of spoiled my experience. For dessert the apple Mille feuille is outstanding - really nicely done and flavorful. The coffee was good but only lukewarm. So - I would definitely go back and try it again - it has the potential to be outstanding but had a few misses that should be really easy to improve.
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Samantha
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time eating at Drift was beyond our expectations. We were greeted extremely kindly and professionally (the host noted the occasion provided in our booking after politely asking how we were) and we were seated at an intimate table. There were not many other diners (less than 50% full) and the ambiance was quiet and very relaxing. Beautiful design and decor. The food was outstanding (hushpuppies, scotch egg, prime rib, and ravioli duo), and the cocktails were very tasty. Best of all, our server Angie was extremely courteous, doting and warm (she also commented kindly on the occasion). She answered my questions thoroughly. The staff are clearly very highly trained and the service level was the best we've had in over a decade of dining in Halifax. Thank you Angie!
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FAQs

Drift offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 407-6042.

Drift is rated 4.7 stars by 1284 OpenTable diners.

Drift does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

10:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

102-1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Halifax
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Contemporary Canadian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jamie MacAulay
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.drifthalifax.com/
Phone number
(902) 407-6042

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Drift

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Holiday Dinner

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe

Menu

What 1,284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Drift offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Drift restaurant rated?

Does Drift offer gift cards?

Is Drift currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card