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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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
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Innovative
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Hot spot
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Great for scenic views
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Best Overall
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Great for scenic views
Review summary
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Tribute in Halifax dazzles with "amazing food" and "incredible atmosphere." Diners rave about the "innovative without being pretentious" menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients, expertly paired wines, and "super friendly" service. The open kitchen adds intrigue, while counter seating offers a unique dining experience. Despite minor noise concerns, it's a top pick for memorable occasions.
122 Reviews
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Ryan
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Pasta dishes are very good. Choice of dishware is cohesive and the plates are very nice.
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Miriam
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant fabulous food great service will return
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Brad
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing atmosphere. My new favourite spot in Halifax!
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Jeff
Atlantic Canada5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is a great addition to our waterfront. Highly recommend
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Rebecca
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I almost cried lol. It was probably the best meal I’ve had in Halifax. Will definitely make a point to go back.
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Eric
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My wife and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary at Tribute and had a truly wonderful evening. We ate at the Counter near their incredible wood-fired oven.
The food was some of the best we’ve had - in Halifax or anywhere. Innovative without being pretentious, our food was absolutely delicious. It was fresh, loaded with local ingredients, and a fusion of expertly crafted textures and flavors. Top-shelf.
Our server was super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. She helped us pair the perfect wine 🍷 with our meal.
The decor was beautifully done and we loved the energy of the place. The only thing that was a bit of an issue was the acoustics. It was somewhat distracting at points but certainly didn’t negatively impact our enjoyment of our meal.
Love that we have this option. We will definitely be back.
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Kara VIP
Calgary29 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Dishes were delicious and the flavour of the filet was noteworthy
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Marc
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Overall, the food was amazingly tasty - my most "delicious" restaurent in HRM.
The tenderloin was perfectly cooked and the service was on point!
Vibe: noticed that they were all upper class due to wear, but a tab too loud and noisy. The tables are very close to each other, but there's lots of space between them to make your way.
Again, the food's taste was memorable - score 10/10.
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Jonathan
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Unbelievable food and atmosphere ! Great place to share a birthday dinner
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Blake VIP
Atlantic Canada13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had the tasting menu at Tribute Restaurant, with a few add-ons to share — and it was unreal. Every dish was perfectly balanced and full of creativity. The steak and pasta were absolute standouts — some of the best we’ve had anywhere. The wine pairing was a must — expertly paired and elevated each course. As foodies who love to travel and experience fine dining around, Tribute ranks highly amongst our top recent meals. Without a doubt, the best new restaurant in Halifax.
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Tribute is rated 4.9 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.
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