Au Liban

4.6

239 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Lebanese

1460 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2

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2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Good for business meals

Au Liban offers a fine dining experience in the heart of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia that promises to transport you to the culinary wonders of Lebanon. Executive chef, Georges Elias, is bringing meticulously crafted dishes that showcase the diverse flavors of the region; an elevated yet comforting take on traditional Lebanese Cuisine. Featuring a simple yet robust wine list, handcrafted cocktails, and much more; our drink selection is sure to impress.

Located near the waterfront boardwalk, across the street from Bishops landing, which sees an abundance of city goers and tourists throughout the year. Book your reservation today to experience the relaxed ambiance, exceptional Lebanese flavors, and warm hospitality that Au Liban offers.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Canadian, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 425-2888
Website
http://www.auliban.online/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Georges Elias
Catering
For on-site private events, pending the size of the party, we offer set menu options at a set price; these menus offer a smaller selection from our regular menu.
Private party facilities
Call us at 902-425-2888 to inquire about private event options!

Location
1460 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2
Neighborhood
Halifax
Cross street
On the corner of Lower Water St and Bishop St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Transit route, also MOVE scooters are readily available near by.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hummus PestoCA$16.00
chickpea puree | tahini | lemon | pesto
HummusCA$14.00
chickpea puree | tahini | lemon
MuhammaraCA$17.00
fire roasted red peppers | tahini | walnuts
Baba GanoushCA$15.00
roasted eggplant puree | tahini | lemon
Garlic LebnehCA$16.00
strained yogurt | fresh garlic | dried mint
The TrioCA$29.00
choice of three dips

Cold Mezza

Grape LeavesCA$17.00
rice | parsley | lemon | tomatoes
HindbehCA$18.00
dandelion green | caramelized onions | lemon
Fish TajinCA$20.00
tahini | onions | walnuts | pine nuts
Kibbeh NayehCA$25.00
beef tartar | bulgur | onions | mint | radish

Hot Mezza

Au Liban HummusCA$22.00
AAA Rib Eye | roasted pine nuts
Cheese RollsCA$16.00
black seeds | halloumi | mozzarella cheese
SujukCA$20.00
aged beef sausages | tomatoes | onions | peppers
Sujuk RollsCA$17.00
minced aged beef sausages | caramelized onions | mozzarella cheese | feta cheese
MakanekCA$17.00
beef sausages | lemon | pomegranate molasses | pine nuts
Batata HarraCA$14.00
Yukon Gold potatoes | chili mix | lemon | fresh coriander
Fried KibbehCA$16.00
beef | bulgur | pine nuts | cucumber yogurt
Seared HaloumiCA$18.00
tomatoes | cucumbers | pomegranate molasses
Cherry Kabab BallsCA$18.00
minced beef & lamb | cherry coulis | roasted pine nuts | cashews | almonds
Crispy CauliflowerCA$16.00
tahini sauce | pita shell

Salads

FattoushCA$20.00
lettuce | cucumber | tomatoes | radishes | onions | peppers | sumac | pomegranate molasses | fried sumac pita
TabboulehCA$18.00
parsley | tomatoes | onions | olive oil | lemon juice
Monk SaladCA$17.00
roasted eggplant | sweet peppers | onions | cucumber | olive oil | pomegranate molasses
Shmandar SaladCA$18.00
tahini | yogurt | roasted walnuts | pomegranate seeds | fresh dill

Entrees

Lamb ChopsCA$46.00
Sumac batata | Au Liban tomato salsa
Kefta KebabCA$36.00
Two skewers | minced AAA PEI beef & lamb | parsley | onions | biwaz pita | grilled tomato | grilled onion | grilled serrano pepper | batata
PEI AAA Rib EyeCA$45.00
Two skewers (10oz) | Marinated beef | sumac | biwaz pita | grilled tomato | grilled onion | grilled serrano pepper | batata
Chicken TawokCA$36.00
Charbroiled chicken breast | toum | biwaz pita | grilled tomato | grilled onion | grilled serrano pepper | batata

Seafood

Grilled OctopusCA$36.00
Garlic muhammara | arugula | lemon
Calamari CA$20.00
Grilled | Au Liban salsa | lemon
Shrimp Provencal CA$35.00
Black Tiger shrimp | garlic | lemon | parsley
Grilled Seabream | Market Value
tahini | bread shell | lemon

Sides

Fried BatataCA$9.00
Pita BreadCA$1.00
Mixed PicklesCA$10.00
OlivesCA$8.00
Mixed Roasted NutsCA$10.00

Dessert

Riz HalibCA$10.00
Lebanese Rice Pudding
ShaaybiatCA$12.00
velvety cream | rose sugar syrup | pistachio
Ashta Ice CreamCA$12.00
candy floss | pistachio | rose petals

What 239 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic Canada
Good for business meals
Atlantic Canada
Healthy
Atlantic Canada
Vegetarian-friendly
Nova Scotia
Good for business meals
Nova Scotia
Good for groups
Nova Scotia
Healthy
Nova Scotia
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Au Liban delights with "incredible and high quality" Lebanese cuisine, offering "a delicious Mediterranean feast" in a "classy establishment." Guests praise the "outstanding customer service" and "generous portion sizes." Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant boasts a "beautiful atmosphere" and "fantastic" ambiance. A must-visit for "amazing food" and warm hospitality.

239 Reviews

C
Cheryl
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our party of six received excellent service and the food and atmosphere were great. We really enjoyed the Lebanese wines. Booking the table was fast and easy on OpenTable.
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Leah
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Can't wait to get back for another trio of dips!
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Eric
Toronto10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wow experience. Great menu and experienced staff to help with choices. The food was outstanding. Flavourful, well presented, good portion sizes.
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Rachelle
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding customer service. The dishes are incredible and high quality, I recommend!!
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Cailin
Atlantic Canada3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A delicious Mediterranean feast. Great for small plate sharing or full meals. Delicious, fresh and flavourful with excellent pita bread. A bit pricey for what you get but definitely delicious.
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Kim
Toronto30 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend this restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, and the portion sizes are very generous. The trio of dips is a must have. The service is also exceptional! A real gem in Halifax!!
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Jodie
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner for our friend’s birthday. The staff sang her happy birthday and everyone clapped along. Our waitress, Olivia, was fantastic with recommendations. The food was flavorful.
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Aubrey
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good, the waitress was knowledgeable and fun, we had a very good time.
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Andrew VIP
Toronto18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was wonderful. Lots of great options to share. Staff were very helpful in helping us choose items.
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John
Atlantic Canada6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always food extraordinary, the manager is a sweetheart and always asks us how our night is gone. Classy establishment
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FAQs

Au Liban offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 425-2888.

Au Liban is rated 4.6 stars by 239 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

1460 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of Lower Water St and Bishop St
Neighborhood
Halifax
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Canadian, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Transit route, also MOVE scooters are readily available near by.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Georges Elias
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.auliban.online/
Phone number
(902) 425-2888
Catering
For on-site private events, pending the size of the party, we offer set menu options at a set price; these menus offer a smaller selection from our regular menu.
Private party facilities
Call us at 902-425-2888 to inquire about private event options!

Au Liban

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Dips

Hummus PestoCA$16.00

HummusCA$14.00

MuhammaraCA$17.00

Baba GanoushCA$15.00

Garlic LebnehCA$16.00

The TrioCA$29.00

Cold Mezza

Grape LeavesCA$17.00

HindbehCA$18.00

Fish TajinCA$20.00

Kibbeh NayehCA$25.00

Hot Mezza

Au Liban HummusCA$22.00

Cheese RollsCA$16.00

SujukCA$20.00

Sujuk RollsCA$17.00

MakanekCA$17.00

Batata HarraCA$14.00

Fried KibbehCA$16.00

Seared HaloumiCA$18.00

Cherry Kabab BallsCA$18.00

Crispy CauliflowerCA$16.00

Salads

FattoushCA$20.00

TabboulehCA$18.00

Monk SaladCA$17.00

Shmandar SaladCA$18.00

Entrees

Lamb ChopsCA$46.00

Kefta KebabCA$36.00

PEI AAA Rib EyeCA$45.00

Chicken TawokCA$36.00

Seafood

Grilled OctopusCA$36.00

Calamari CA$20.00

Shrimp Provencal CA$35.00

Grilled Seabream | Market Value

Sides

Fried BatataCA$9.00

Pita BreadCA$1.00

Mixed PicklesCA$10.00

OlivesCA$8.00

Mixed Roasted NutsCA$10.00

Dessert

Riz HalibCA$10.00

ShaaybiatCA$12.00

Ashta Ice CreamCA$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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