Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Nova Scotia

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Nova Scotia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tribute

4.9

4.9 (36)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Halifax

About the restaurant

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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Marianna

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Fantastic from start to finish. Flavours and dishes that are new to Halifax, all delicious. One of my new favourite spots in the city. The lasagna and butter cake especially were incredible.

Eliot & Vine

4.8

4.8 (827)

CAN$30 and under

European

Halifax

About the restaurant

Eliot & Vine offers an array of dining experiences. Have a seat in the main room along the bright windows, or at our beautiful marble top bar. Our semi-private ‘Frolic Room’, boasting exquisite work by renowned artist Jean Bradbury, is perfect for group dinners or a quiet date night. Or, watch the chefs work their magic while you sit at the kitchen counter. Eliot & Vine was designed by Breakhouse. European favourites get a unique twist inspired by the seasons and ever-changing market offerings. Our extensive wine list features classics you love, and unique gems waiting to be discovered - from around the world or local vineyards. We have hand-crafted cocktails and a selection of European bottled beer, while the draught taps showcase our love of home. We are happy to accommodate special requests, such as a gluten-free or vegetarian meal. Don’t hesitate to ask anyone on our team, and be sure to let us know if you have any food allergies or sensitivities.

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BrianVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great spot to meet up and have an enjoyable evening! Great staff and tasty menu. If you have not tried E&V, put it on your list for 2025!!

The Ostrich Club

4.8

4.8 (733)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Halifax

About the restaurant

The Ostrich Club is all about quality over quantity. Simple food with big flavours. Natural wines. Thoughtful cocktails. Warm and inviting service.

Please have a look at our menus though please note that the regular menus may not be entirely current as there may be a delay from open table in re-posting the most up-to-date ones. See our website for current menus.

We hope to welcome you soon!
#livefastdieyum

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BillVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Our favourite dinner destination. Great wine, wonderful food and caring, focused service.

Cut Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (1304)

CAN$51 and over

Steak

Halifax

About the restaurant

CUT Steakhouse offers a fine dining experience sure to please the most sophisticated of diners. Start your evening with a glass of award-winning wine or perhaps a popular craft beer. From our menu, savour a dry-aged New York Striploin, delicious AAA Atlantic Rib-eye, PEI Blue Dot tenderloin or Wagyu beef all cooked to your specifications. Finish off with an amazing sampling of fine cheeses, a specialty liqueur and a decadent dessert. Downstairs, SHUCK Seafood + Raw Bar features a seafood market with a wide selection of Nova Scotia product delivered daily. Enjoy oysters on the half shell, crudo, ceviche or whole fresh fish prepared to your liking. In the summer, sit outside on our beautiful patio overlooking the Halifax waterfront.

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Carol

Dined 2 days ago

Always a pleasure to dine here. The food is amazing and the staff are exceptional.

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4.7

4.7 (381)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Halifax

About the restaurant

A refreshing new breed of wine bar, Peacock is a relaxed and boisterous hideaway overlooking the city’s picturesque waterfront in the heart of Halifax’s bustling Queen’s Marque district. Serving an ever-evolving list of labels including small-production and hard-to-find bottles as well as an extensive by-the-glass selection, its menu features a thoughtfully curated list of sharing plates and handmade pastas lightly anchored in local seafood and seasonal vegetables.

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Chardee

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful & ambient wine bar! Great list of wines and delicious cocktails. More on the expensive side but all is delicious and service was wonderful!

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Experience

The Chef's Fixe

Experience

Perch & Pour Happy Hour

da Maurizio

4.5

4.5 (2502)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Halifax

About the restaurant

Da Maurizio offers a premiere dining experience on Halifax's historical waterfront. For over thirty years this fine dining Italian restaurant has been considered Halifax's favorite by locals and travelers alike. It is no wonder Da Maurizio has earned National and International awards; one visit and you will understand why. The exquisite sauces and handmade pastas, the mouth-watering seafood and grilled-to-perfection meats, the exceptional service and beautiful decor, the comprehensive wine list and romantic setting all combine to make Da Maurizio and unforgettable experience. Whether you are seeking a romantic dinner for two, a celebratory family gathering, a lighthearted evening with good friends on the patio or a business discussion over dinner, Da Maurizio is the perfect destination.

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Matt

Dined 2 days ago

Halifax has many dining establishments but da Maurizio was one of the best service experiences we’ve had. The staff was extremely friendly and service was great! The noise level was up a little but that was due to a private function in the private room off of the dining area. Wonderful experience and we would certainly go again!

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The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

4.5

4.5 (61)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Halifax

About the restaurant

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.

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EricVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great service, excellent food! Took my wife here for her birthday, she was happy so I was happy…everybody was happy 😉

Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca

4.5

4.5 (146)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Halifax

About the restaurant

Benvenuto and welcome to Pazzo, a new Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Halifax. Inspired by our love affair with Italian cuisine, we’ve beautifully transformed two floors of a Barrington Street heritage building into a cozy bar on the lower level and a gorgeous dining area upstairs. With a focus on fresh handmade pasta, meats and cheeses cured in-house, and wines that flow as freely as laughter around a family dinner table, we invite you to join us on a journey of Italy’s rich food culture and la dolce vita!

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Kate

Dined 3 days ago

Honestly such a great first experience. Food was delicious and service was excellent! Can’t wait to return

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Popular dish

RAVIOLI

Betty's at The Kitch

4.2

4.2 (657)

CAN$30 and under

Wine Bar

Lunenburg

About the restaurant

Wine Bar & Wood-Fired Pizza...

i’m a betty. you’re a betty. everyone’s a betty.
betties love wine. betties love wood-fired pizza and small plates.
betties REALLY love wine.

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Heather

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

We had a wonderful meal. The service was quick and friendly. The server was attentive and read the mood of our party perfectly. We had a great time. The Monday east coast curry special was very tasty and added a nice variety to the wood fired pizzas offered on the menu

LOS TOROS Auténtico Español

4.1

4.1 (147)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Halifax

About the restaurant

Los Toros Auténtico Español is a hidden gem nestled in a picturesque waterfront location. As you step inside, you are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that immediately transports you to the vibrant streets of Spain. The restaurant boasts a charming patio area that overlooks the glistening waters, creating a serene and breathtaking dining experience.

The patio is adorned with comfortable seating and rustic accents, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely meal while taking in the scenic views.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the Paella. Los Toros takes great pride in serving traditional paella that is bursting with flavors and aromas. Prepared with a meticulous attention to detail, each plate of paella showcases the culinary expertise and dedication to authenticity.

To complement your meal, Los Toros also boasts an impressive selection of Spanish wines, handpicked to enhance the flavors of the cuisine.

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Tammy

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

This nice little gem was our first time. The food menu has a bit of everything, the portion was really good, the service was really good. I would like to suggest to take a closer glance at the layout and ambiance. Upon our arrival the light were really bright and with the wood tables and metal chairs does not reflect what the restaurant wants to achieve. The potential is there and with prime location I think they are missing a great opportunity!

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