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Tribute, Halifax, NS

Tribute

4.9 (143)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
1341 Lower Water St unit 121, Halifax, NS B3J 3R3

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7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
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.

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What 143 people are saying

Tribute reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Service

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Ambience

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Hot spot

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for scenic views

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for scenic views

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tribute offers an extraordinary dining experience in Halifax with "amazing food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and the innovative, "perfectly balanced" dishes. The Chef's Tasting Menu and wine pairings are must-tries. Enjoy a lively ambiance and the chance to watch culinary magic unfold at the chef's counter.
143 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great restaurant! The food is fantastic, the vibe is chill, staff are knowledgeable, the menu is interesting. 5 stars!

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  2. Reese

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    #TributeRestaurant – Halifax Waterfront Kelly and I had an amazing experience at #Tribute on the Halifax waterfront! The vibe is fantastic — cozy sit-down dining and a cool bar where you can sit, watch the chefs in action. The food is absolutely delicious, packed with great flavors, and the service was excellent. Chef Colin, a Halifax native trained in Napa Valley and Bologna, creates pasta dishes that are out of this world. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Gary

    Atlantic Canada7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large group, with a few changes to our reservation prior to arriving, Tanner was accommodating and great to work with. Our server Kristie was very knowledgeable, informative and attentive to our large group of 9. She made an excellent wine pairing recommendation. She described all the dishes thoroughly and handled all the questions from the table. All guests enjoyed their meals with a number of our party who had the Tuk Tuk chicken giving it top marks. Ambience was great, on a damp Maritime afternoon, was great to see the harbour and outdoors from the table. We will be back!

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  4. Jennifer

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I woke up today dreaming back to one of the best meals and dining experiences of my life! Sitting at the counter at @tribute.restaurant allowed us to watch how much hard work and care goes into every plate the kitchen put out. They answered all of my question and I was in tears laughing at myself by the end of it! We all had the Chef’s Tasting menu and my friend and I had the wine pairings and more laughs ensued as I thought the wine pairing with our carrot salad (pictured) was infused with carrots but really it was made with Sicilian Catarratto grapes 😂 From the moment we were greeted to the moment we left, the staff and owners were all unbelievably gracious, knowledgeable and helpful in our every interaction! It’s smelled so great from the wood burning oven, the food was remarkably creative and delicious!! Loved every bite and every sip. And even have some leftovers today I’m dying to get into!! Great time with great friends that was long overdue!! 🥰

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  5. Jill

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem of a place! We sat at the counter so we were able to watch the food prep and interact with the chefs. The quality of the food was fantastic- plating was thoughtful and the service was superb. We found the prices to be very reasonable for such a great experience. We were celebrating our birthdays and were presented with a lovely dessert with candles. The Chef had a bit of wine with us and chatted for a few minutes. This was our best dining experience in Halifax by far!

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  6. Calvin

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bustling, small dinning room offers a warm ambiance. The staff were friendly, casual and very knowledgable about the food and drink offerings. We choose the tasting menu accompanied by wine pairings. There were surprising taste and flavour combinations with every dish. An amazing experience delivered by a talented staff.

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  7. Daniel

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a date night. Very pleasant and professional service. The restaurant feels bustling and successful. The appetizers are good, but you can also share their pasta dishes in lieu of a traditional appetizer. The steak main dish was impressive and delicious. Their wine menu is excellent, but there are no high-end Canadian wines. They might add a selection from Vieux Pin or Hidden Bench to improve it, and consider telling customers they won’t restock American wines.

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  8. Brittany

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, service was wonderful. Sat at the counter facing the kitchen and the staff work together very well and it was great to see how everything was made/organized.

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  9. Brent

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time and even better than the first. New favourite restaurant in Halifax.

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  10. Michelle

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service, the staff are relaxed but pay special attention to detail. The food was absolutely delicious, it has so many flavours and with the wine pairing it's well worth it. We will be back!

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1341 Lower Water St unit 121, Halifax, NS B3J 3R3

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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