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The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar, Halifax, NS

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

4.6
4.6
76 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 407-5001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Cambell
  • Private party facilities
    The Barrington offers private dining areas to accommodate any group size. Book our entire restaurant space to host up to 200. Our Oyster Bar is the perfect atmosphere for private parties of up to 100. For more intimate parties of 20 or fewer, consider one of our two Private Rooms. View all details at https://barringtonsteakhouse.ca/private-dining/
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 76 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar offers a "fantastic evening" with "outstanding" service and "amazing food." Diners rave about the "best steak all year" and "excellent food." The ambiance is "cozy," and raw oysters are "phenomenal." While some experiences vary, many guests describe their visits as "beyond amazing."

76 Reviews
  1. Aaron

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favourite restaurant and dining experience in the city. The dishes are incredible and the service offers an elevated experience.

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  2. Chris

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening out. 5 star experience. Food was incredible. Service was top notch.

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  3. Kenda

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was amazing, food extraordinary and overall wonderful evening!!

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  4. William

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi, the service was fantastic and the table by the fireplace very romantic for Valentines.\ The steak was good, the baked potato under done and barely warm enough to melt butter. The chef fries were a disappointment, the mushrooms very good. All in all not worth the price

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  5. Susan

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great Valentine’s Day meal at Barrington Steakhouse. Delicious cocktails, appetizer and of course the steak. Great service as always!

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  6. Mike

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing birthday celebration here. The Salmon and Baron Rib Eye were exquisite. Great sides as well, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Our server Gaitan made it an even better night with his friendly and efficient service. We'll be back!

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  7. David

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Experience for the four of us was mixed. The tenderloin was superior, but the chef missed the mark when it came to preparing and cooking the rib dish. It was a pork cut of beef, and appeared to have been roasted for 30 minutes instead of slow cooked for eight hours, as it should’ve been. I expected to fall off the bone rib dish but was not delivered.

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  8. J

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit to Barrington Steakhouse. Although we both agree it differed from our first experience in a number of ways, it was still as equally delightful. The steak was absolutely incredible. I paired mine with the Risotto and it was so good, I lost half of it to my date. We made the bartender/server work extra with making special cocktails each time based on our likes. And they were also each unique and delicious. We left full and content with yes another amazing experience. Look forward to a future celebration that brings us back.

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  9. Nick

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve visited this establishment several times over the years, and unfortunately, each visit has felt less like a true steakhouse experience and more like an average restaurant. While the steaks are consistently cooked to the correct temperature, the quality and portion sizes have noticeably declined. The charcuterie board, which used to be more generous, now feels sparse. The carrots we ordered were severely undercooked—so firm they seemed freshly pulled from the ground. While I appreciate a firm vegetable, this was well below expectations. Service was another letdown. At a steakhouse, I anticipate thoughtful explanations or suggestions from the server, but nothing of the sort was offered. Additionally, the seating arrangement left much to be desired. Instead of the cozy, upscale steakhouse atmosphere I’d experienced in the past, we were seated by the glass windows on high chairs, which felt out of place compared to the intimate setting upstairs I’d enjoyed on prior visits. For those seeking a great steak with better service and value, I’d recommend trying Mic Mac Tavern instead. It offers a consistently excellent experience at a reasonable price.

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  10. Stephanie

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most amazing night , food was great , service was perfect !!!

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FAQs

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 407-5001.

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

1662 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A2

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Cambell
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (902) 407-5001
  • Private party facilities
    The Barrington offers private dining areas to accommodate any group size. Book our entire restaurant space to host up to 200. Our Oyster Bar is the perfect atmosphere for private parties of up to 100. For more intimate parties of 20 or fewer, consider one of our two Private Rooms. View all details at https://barringtonsteakhouse.ca/private-dining/
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