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The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar, Halifax, NS

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
82 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Specializing in fresh local Atlantic Beef products, The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar is an upscale, cosmopolitan chophouse offering live music, craft cocktails, fine wine, fresh local oysters, and premium steaks.

Additional information

  • Location
    1662 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A2
  • Phone number
    (902) 407-5001
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Cambell
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

Appetizers

  • Braised Beef Tortellini$27.00

    Porcini jus | ricotta

    • Steak Tartare$22.00

      Caper | shallot | truffle aioli | cured egg yolk | grilled focaccia

      • Scallops$30.00

        Cauliflower purée | bacon espuma | pickles | squid ink tuile

        • Charcuterie Board$45.00

          Cured meats | preserves | pickles | toast

          • Add cheese$15.00

        • Octopus$25.00

          Bean hummus | aji amarillo crema | artichoke | cherry tomato

          • Bruschetta$20.00

            Red onion | tomato | feta | caper | EVOO | grilled focaccia

            • Braised Squid$22.00

              San Marzano tomato | fennel | gremolata

              • Foie Gras$30.00

                Brioche toast | muscat soaked golden raisins | raspberry gelée | pistachio

                • Lobster Bisque$30.00

                  Cognac cream | crouton

                  • Bone Marrow$23.00

                    Grilled focaccia | garlic | herbs

                    Cold Bar

                    • Raw Oyster$4.00

                      Ask about today’s selection

                      • Oyster Rockefeller$5.00

                        Spinach | cream | Parmesan

                        • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

                          Vodka infused cocktail sauce | lemon

                          • Acadian Caviar$50.00

                            6 grams | crème fraîche | chive | egg | chips | potato pavé | lemon

                            • East Coast Seafood Platter$150.00

                              Ask about today’s selection

                              Salads

                              • Kale & Apple$19.00

                                Spiced almond | cranberry | quinoa | cider vinaigrette

                                • Caprese$19.00

                                  Fresh mozzarella | tomato | balsamic | basil

                                  • Caesar$19.00

                                    Romaine | bacon | white anchovy | Parmesan | croutons | lemon-garlic dressing

                                    • Spinach$19.00

                                      Strawberries | red onion | egg | bacon | raspberry vinaigrette

                                      Steaks

                                      • Tenderloin$54.00

                                        6 oz.

                                        • Tenderloin$65.00

                                          8 oz.

                                          • Tenderloin$125.00

                                            16 oz.

                                            • Rib Eye$69.00

                                              14 oz.

                                              • Rib Eye$85.00

                                                18 oz.

                                                • Rib Eye$135.00

                                                  30 oz. bone-in

                                                  • Striploin$57.00

                                                    10 oz.

                                                    • Striploin$75.00

                                                      14 oz.

                                                      • Porterhouse$145.00

                                                        30 oz.

                                                        • T-Bone$105.00

                                                          20 oz.

                                                          • Tomahawk$175.00

                                                            40 oz.

                                                            • Baron Rib Eye$78.00

                                                              14 oz. Butter-aged

                                                              • Bourbon Striploin$75.00

                                                                12 oz. Bourbon-infused

                                                                • Cigar Tenderloin$70.00

                                                                  8 oz. Cedar-aged / balsamic & pepper rub

                                                                  • Wellington$150.00

                                                                    16 oz. Filet mignon / mushroom duxelles / prosciutto / puff pastry

                                                                    Starch

                                                                    • Lobster Mac & Cheese$17.00

                                                                      Smoked gouda / aged cheddar / Parmesan

                                                                      • Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00

                                                                        • Potato Pavé$15.00

                                                                          Crème fraîche / chive

                                                                          • Truffle Parmesan Fries$9.00

                                                                            Truffle aioli

                                                                            • Bone Marrow Mashed Potatoes$16.00

                                                                              Parmesan / chive

                                                                              • Risotto$12.00

                                                                                Green pea / gremolata

                                                                                • Baked Potato$9.00

                                                                                  Sour cream / bacon / butter / scallion

                                                                                  Vegetables

                                                                                  • Grilled Broccolini$9.00

                                                                                    Parmesan

                                                                                    • Roasted Brussels$10.00

                                                                                      Pomegranate molasses

                                                                                      • Asparagus & Béarnaise$15.00

                                                                                        • Sautéed Carrots$15.00

                                                                                          Butter / tarragon / honey

                                                                                          • Chef's Vegetables$10.00

                                                                                            Ask about today’s selection

                                                                                            • Sautéed Onions$11.00

                                                                                              • Mushrooms$15.00

                                                                                                Enhancements

                                                                                                • Scallops$10.00

                                                                                                  • Shrimp$10.00

                                                                                                    Garlic

                                                                                                    • Lobster Tail$30.00

                                                                                                      Butter poached

                                                                                                      • Blue Cheese Crust$6.00

                                                                                                        2 oz.

                                                                                                        • Blue Cheese Crust$12.00

                                                                                                          4 oz.

                                                                                                          • Béarnaise$7.00

                                                                                                            • Gremolata$6.00

                                                                                                              • Bordelaise$8.00

                                                                                                                Bone marrow / red wine

                                                                                                                • Creamy Brandy Peppercorn Jus$10.00

                                                                                                                  Main Courses

                                                                                                                  • Risotto$43.00

                                                                                                                    Seared scallop | green pea | gremolata

                                                                                                                    • Lamb$60.00

                                                                                                                      Honey-dijon butter | pistachio crumble

                                                                                                                      • Salmon$40.00

                                                                                                                        Miso-ginger grilled | sesame cucumber

                                                                                                                        • Duck$55.00

                                                                                                                          Cherry jus | celeriac slaw

                                                                                                                          • Branzini$47.00

                                                                                                                            Bilbaína sauce | crispy shallot

                                                                                                                            • Barrington Burger$25.00

                                                                                                                              Blue cheese | arugula | pickled onion | roasted garlic aioli | fries

                                                                                                                              • Steamed Lobster

                                                                                                                                Drawn butter

                                                                                                                                Last updated: November 27, 2024

                                                                                                                                What 82 people are saying

                                                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                4.6
                                                                                                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                                • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                • 4.1Value

                                                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar offers an elevated dining experience with "incredible dishes" and "top notch" service. Patrons rave about the "best steak all year" and "amazing oysters." While some note high prices, the ambiance, "live jazz music," and attentive staff create a memorable atmosphere.
                                                                                                                                82 Reviews

                                                                                                                                1. Heather

                                                                                                                                  Toronto

                                                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  We had the Butter Aged Ribeye and the Cigar Tenderloin as a meat carnivore I can say these were absolutely outstanding. my gawd it was They served it family style so we could share. Super accommodating to our seating request as well. I would highly recommend.

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                                                                                                                                2. Sean

                                                                                                                                  Atlantic Canada

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                  The service was extremely slow. The musical was quite loud and the quality of the food was not great. Very disappointed especially since it was my wife's birthday.

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                                                                                                                                3. Juliette & Rodney

                                                                                                                                  Atlantic Canada

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                  I would’ve given five stars but I wasn’t too fond of the lamb, not what I expected and I was excited to order lamb because I really like lamb meat.

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                                                                                                                                4. Corey

                                                                                                                                  Atlantic Canada

                                                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  The portions are very small could have been a bigger steak we bought the steak that was $55. That was 6 ounces and it was tiny and the steak was very salty.

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                                                                                                                                5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                  We use to go to Barrington Steakhouse quite often but had not been in a couple of years. I was surprised to see the price increase on the menu. The food was good, but not for the price. Having an à la cart menu for the sides and enhancements was shocking considering their size. I don’t know any other restaurant in Halifax charging $19 for a side of fries and $10 for one shrimp. even the newer competing restaurant’s like Water Polo, Drift and Asia do not have prices this high and they offer a much better ambiance and overall better dining experience. I honestly don’t think I’ll be back.

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                                                                                                                                6. Aaron

                                                                                                                                  Atlantic Canada

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  This is my favourite restaurant and dining experience in the city. The dishes are incredible and the service offers an elevated experience.

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                                                                                                                                7. Chris

                                                                                                                                  Atlantic Canada

                                                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Great evening out. 5 star experience. Food was incredible. Service was top notch.

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                                                                                                                                8. Kenda

                                                                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Our service was amazing, food extraordinary and overall wonderful evening!!

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                                                                                                                                9. SCOTT

                                                                                                                                  Toronto

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Best I have had in a long time Can’t wait to go back again

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                                                                                                                                10. William

                                                                                                                                  Atlantic Canada

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                                  Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                  Hi, the service was fantastic and the table by the fireplace very romantic for Valentines.\ The steak was good, the baked potato under done and barely warm enough to melt butter. The chef fries were a disappointment, the mushrooms very good. All in all not worth the price

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                                                                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                                                                The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 407-5001.

                                                                                                                                The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 82 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.

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                                                                                                                                Booked 7 times today
                                                                                                                                Google Map for The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

                                                                                                                                1662 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A2

                                                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                                                                  (902) 407-5001
                                                                                                                                • Price
                                                                                                                                  CAN$51 and over
                                                                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                  Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
                                                                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                  Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                                                                  None
                                                                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                                  Kyle Cambell
                                                                                                                                • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                                                  Order direct
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