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The Mercantile Social, Halifax, NS

The Mercantile Social

4.4
4.4
317 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Mercantile Social is a Kitchen + Bar that is the focal point of the city and offers a one-of-a-kind casual fine dining experience. From our 30+ seater marble top bar to our open concept dining room and state of the art design, guests are leaving with a unique impression and has easily been a "go-to" place.

From social plates to fresh seafood and signature dishes we stand on the corner of Hollis and Sackville, and sit at the crossroads of historic Halifax’s first garrison and the modern undertones of downtown. Hearkening back to our mercantile history, The Mercantile Social takes inspiration from European and Latin American influences, and a sense of adventure that opens up our part of the world to taste and influences from around the globe. For a memorable experience, drop by and make a little history of your own!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 425-8682
  • Website
    http://www.themercantilesocial.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Marty Doyle
  • Private party facilities
    for inquiries, contact guestservices@themercantilesocial.ca
  • Location
    1579 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V3
  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Menu

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What 317 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Hot spot

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Nova Scotia

    Hot spot

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mercantile Social offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing" halibut and "awesome" gluten-free options. The patio is a favorite for its lively vibe. While some find service inconsistent, the restaurant's "beautiful decor" and diverse menu make it a standout choice for special occasions.

317 Reviews

  1. Lesley

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We started with crab dip which was.absolutely delicious. I followed that up with the mushroom ravioli which was outstanding. My dinner companion had the seafood linguini which he found a little flat and he was disappointed that the sauce was not more robust. The meal was wrapped up with the sorbet which we shared and was yummy. Overall a really good meal but the table beside us was extremely loud which took away from our experience.

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  2. Nicholas

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try the brussel sprouts, they’re amazing. Winter eggnog espresso martini was also phenomenal. All the food was great and we couldn’t have asked for a better waitress. We’re very happy to have dined with The Mercantile Social for our anniversary. We’ll be back again!

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  3. Jeff

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was very nice The view was very beautiful at night The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable The people around us were laughing and laughing Made us feel very comfortable Noise level was very good Definitely will return

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  4. Sherry

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Love the ambience. Great selection and variety on the menu! Food was delish. Thanks again for a truly outstanding dining experience!

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  5. Richard

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Celiac Disease limits your restaurant options. Both my husband and I have been at the Mercantile Social before with our corporate events and I really enjoyed a particular pasta dish that was prepared gluten free. Was excited to return. Pasta was not cooked and waitress did not return until it was time to ask if we wanted dessert. Did not even get offered cracked pepper for my pasta like other tables around us. Only ate less than half of my meal. Very disappointed in the service and the food quality. Restaurant was only half full so staffing was adequate.

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  6. Jim

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is OK, however we had to send the ravioli back as it was simply tasteless and dry. Staff were friendly and the service was OK.

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  7. Jamie

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We reserved a table for 4, all they had was the bar which was fine but the bar is a free for all so when we got there the bar was mostly full so the res was useless

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  8. Michelle

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The crab dip was amazing!! highly recommend. It was very quiet on a Sunday evening, great for a quiet date night

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  9. ainslie

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Mercantile Social can be the perfect diner experience for a casual date, anniversary or just meeting up with friends. The food was beyond amazing and the flourless chocolate cake was do die for. Will be coming back again without a bout.

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  10. Tanya

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and attentive to our table. Only thing negative, I didnt realy care of my martinis. But the wine and food was super great.

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FAQs

The Mercantile Social offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 425-8682.

The Mercantile Social is rated 4.4 stars by 317 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

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Mercantile Social

1579 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V3

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marty Doyle
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
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