Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Atlantic Canada

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best handcrafted cocktails in Atlantic Canada? 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!

Dear Friend

4.9

4.9 (367)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Dear Friend is Downtown Dartmouth's cocktail & wine bar. Join us in our cozy, European style cocktail bar or on our vibrant patio for great food, amazing cocktails, attentive service and awesome music. Located in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth on Portland Street, we are steps away from the Dartmouth Waterfront and Alderney Ferry Terminal. Our small plate food menu showcases Chef Bradley George's take on fresh Nova Scotian seafood and cured meats, as well as small plates with Asian and Spanish influences. Our bar team features some of the best the country has to offer; always creating new flavours and perfecting classics. Join us for our Oyster Happy Hour, everyday from 4pm-5pm, or book a table with friends to imbibe. We have lots of space for walk-ins as well!

Top review

AndrewVIP

Dined 6 days ago

No better place in Dartmouth. Great food and great service and interesting drinks.

The Adelaide Oyster House

4.8

4.8 (453)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

St. John's

About the restaurant

We’re a small and energetic restaurant on the corner of Adelaide and Water St. in the heart of downtown St. John’s. We carry a wide selection of East Coast Oysters and our menu focuses on seafood + fun, vibrant small plates. We have a rotating selection of local craft beer and wines and an ever evolving cocktail list. Some call us loud, but we prefer lively! TripAdvisor's 'Certificate of Excellence', "Where to Eat in Canada" x 4, and voted St. John's Top Seafood restaurant!

Our reservation policy has changed in order to support the best possible customer experience. We take 5pm reservations for seating's of 2-4 people, and two larger groups of 5+ Sunday through Saturday. We accept walk-ins and keep a wait list each night, so if we cannot accommodate your desired booking time after 5pm, you are welcome to come down and see us!

You can always contact us via email at adelaideoysterbookings@gmail.com or by telephone at 702-722-7222. Our door is open and you are always welcome!

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Alison

Dined 3 days ago

The Adelaide Oyster House did not disappoint! The food was outstanding. It was so fresh, flavourful, and presented beautifully. The staff were engaging and friendly, the ambience was warm and hip. I absolutely loved the 90s alternative music playlist. Our only issue was that the music was a bit too loud for our taste; it was hard at times for us to hear each other in conversation. That said, I fully recognize, that I am in my 40s and my younger self would have likely loved the louder vibe. I highly recommend this restaurant. We had an amazing night out! Thank you xo

The Ostrich Club

4.8

4.8 (732)

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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ElizabethVIP

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

We always have a wonderful time at Ostrich Club. We love the food, the vibe, and the bartender!

LIV

4.8

4.8 (332)

CAN$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

St. John's

About the restaurant

LIV - Nordic for Shelter and Life, embraces a new approach to dining, importing a true European style of partying by combining cuisine with a vibrant nightlife.

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Andrea

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

The food was amazing! Menu has lots of options, and the staff were fabulous as well! One of our favorite restaurants!

Bar Sofia - Halifax

4.7

4.7 (824)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Latin

Halifax

About the restaurant

Showcasing the vibrant essence of Latin cooking, Bar Sofia is a paradise for lovers of shared plates and cocktails. Led by celebrated Chef Anthony Walsh, Bar Sofia playfully nods to his family’s Argentinian heritage as well as the next generation of food lovers, artists and adventurers.

Top review

Marinela

Dined 6 days ago

My experience with Bar Sofia was fantastic. I went with my girlfriends and we were all impressed by the ambidience, food and service. We would definitely visit again.

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Sip Bar & Fare

4.7

4.7 (97)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Centred around a roaring hearth with an airy atrium and terrace above, Sip offers food and drink with character. Our menu features upscale cocktails — including curated classics and custom concoctions — and shareable plates cooked over an open flame.

Join us for a bite or a bevvy. We’ll keep the fire going.

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Bill

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Great experience. Went with a group for wife’s bday great food and service!

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Sip & Savor: A Wine Tasting Happy Hour

Asia Restaurant and Bar

4.6

4.6 (90)

CAN$51 and over

Asian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to ASIA, Halifax's premier destination for an unparalleled Pan-Asian dining experience.

Our restaurant redefines culinary adventure with a menu that showcases innovative dishes from across Asia, expertly crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Delight in our experimental cocktails and curated wine list, all designed to complement and elevate your meal. At ASIA, we promise a dining experience unlike anything you’ve encountered before, blending extraordinary flavors with an exceptional atmosphere.

Join us for a memorable journey through the vibrant and diverse world of Pan-Asian cuisine.

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Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing staff, food, and ambiance. Going back again!

The Mercantile Social

4.4

4.4 (317)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Halifax

About the restaurant

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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Lesley

Dined 4 days ago

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.

Olive & Vine

4.4

4.4 (46)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Truro

About the restaurant

Welcome to Colchester’s newest and coolest space for date nights, chats with old friends or just a welcoming space to taste amazing food and sample some of the finest wines and cocktails available. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Truro, come experience a wonderful evening and leave all the details to us.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Our party of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Olive and Vine. We all had the 3 course holiday special, and it was very delicious.swrvice was good and the ambiance was great. A great evening enjoyed by us all, we will definitely be back.

Magnum and Steins

4.3

4.3 (1028)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

St. John's

About the restaurant

Restaurant, Wine & Cocktail Bar offering fresh seasonal local food downtown St. John's, Newfoundland. Onsite accommodations as well as private dining available for any special occasion such as conferences, group dinners, weddings, showers, Christmas & holiday parties. Contact us for more details.

TripAdvisor

"WOW!! Fantastic choice!!" 1 October 2015 - A TripAdvisor Traveller Read 139 reviews of Magnum & Steins

cocktail bar, traditional dining serving local food and onsite accomodations. Walking distance to Signal Hill, St. John's harbour & famous George Street. Surrounded by downtown shopping. Cape Spear Lighthouse is just a 20 minute drive away. Come stay, dine & wine with us!

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Matthew

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent night out per normal for Magnum. We sat at the bar and had wonderful chat with the staff working that night. Food and drinks were amazing.

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