Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Nova Scotia

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view 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 favorite 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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Natalie

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Wow, just wow! This was my first time trying Chef Colin’s food and it certainly won’t be my last!! The steak cooked on the open fire had such a depth of flavour, and the handmade pasta was a highlight of the meal! Finally, finished off the meal with the ooey gooey cake, that truly couldn’t believe was gluten free. Fabulous service, lovely atmosphere and overall fantastic meal. We will be back!

Drift

4.7

4.7 (1283)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Halifax

About the restaurant

A distinct new dining experience led by celebrated Chef Anthony Walsh, Drift features modern, elevated takes on classic Atlantic Canadian dishes and traditions. Located on the main level of the newly built Muir Hotel, our salon, bar and promenade offer a simple, modern and stylish setting in which to dine, drink, linger and relax without interruption. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as late night drinks, we warmly invite you to experience a taste of Drift at your leisure.

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DanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Ambience/location was awesome…food was 5 *…..server was courteous but a few gaffs…forgot the desert we ordered…like totally…brought bill.

Darya

4.6

4.6 (755)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

Halifax

About the restaurant

A refined yet earthy dining destination on the Halifax waterfront, Daryâ offers a fresh, bright take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Featuring a globally-inspired wine list, vibrant cocktails and a large, sunny patio, Daryâ’s spirited, relaxed atmosphere invites diners to break bread with friends and loved ones and sample as many flavours and textures as possible.

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Diana

Dined 7 days ago

Valuable price for brunch buffet. Nice food, great service and great dining experience.

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Experience

Buffet Brunch at Darya

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 3 days ago

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

L’abri café, restaurant et bar

4.5

4.5 (544)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Margaree

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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DanVIP

Dined on Oct 25, 2024

Stunning Cheticamp, Cape Breton view of the sea waves crashing on the shore while dining in the main room. The restaurant featured a diverse menu and wine selection prepared to our liking. After a week of seafood throughout the Maritime provinces, I opted for a steak and it didn’t disappoint cooked exactly as I requested and paired with an Argentine Malbec. The service also was exemplary with the right combination of timely attentiveness , touch of Nova Scotian humor and timeliness. We’ll be back if we ever get back from Miami.

Seaside Shanty

4.5

4.5 (30)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Mahone Bay

About the restaurant

The Seaside Shanty has been a pillar in the community of Chester Basin for over forty years, providing guests with friendly and attentive service and the best that the coastal waters have to offer. Not only is it a completely scratch kitchen, The Seaside Shanty is committed to using local suppliers/farmers as much as possible and is touted for having the best chowder and lobster roll on the south shore!!

Come enjoy the food and stay for the breathtaking view!

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Debbie

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

Wonderful server! Great food ! Serving size good for me but perhaps c or old be a little bigger for my male partner! Sorry to hear we were there on last weekend of the season due to slow business these past few weeks! Looking forward to their reopening in the New Year!

The Cable Wharf

4.5

4.5 (38)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Halifax

About the restaurant

Nestled on the edge of a picturesque Halifax wharf, the Cable Wharf offers incredible seaside views and a sophisticated atmosphere. Boasting bright natural light, tranquil harbour views all around, and a fish market where you can hand-pick fresh seafood. Our menu includes oysters, whole fish, and other seafood delights, carefully selected and prepared to showcase the best of what Nova Scotia has to offer. Let us treat you to a dining experience like no other, surrounded by the beauty and essence of the Halifax waterfront.

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Christine

Dined on Nov 1, 2024

Absolutely phenomenal dinner! Both steak & lobster were fantastic! The oysters, wow, we got a second order for dessert. Our server, Elvira, was a delight! Friendly & knowledgeable, she was lovely. All the staff we interacted with were great! Recommend 💯

Sea Smoke Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (857)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Halifax

About the restaurant

Located on the beautiful Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, Sea Smoke Restaurant & Bar happily boasts one of the best views in the city.

Food prepared with precision is served by a friendly & proud service team.
Incredible cocktails are created seasonally by an experienced bar team with something to satisfy any craving. A tailored wine list features many varietals by the glass and special offerings by the bottle.

Looking for a place to impress that special someone? Look no further! We also offer take-out & offsite catering.

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Todd

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

we have been to Sea Smoke several times, by far the best sushi we have had in the city.

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4.3

4.3 (50)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Halifax

About the restaurant

This is the place for simply sensational seafood in Halifax! We are the only venue in Halifax to offer fresh lobster and oysters all under one roof. Come and experience the richness of Nova Scotia"s maritime tradition in a relaxed, warm restaurant atmosphere. Located on the historic Halifax waterfront, Waterfront Warehouse blends fine dining with a view of Halifax Harbour. Select your own lobster from our tanks; enjoy a selection of oysters from our Oyster Menu or savour the mouth-watering flavours of our Cedar Planked Salmon. Stay toasty by the giant fireplace as you watch the ships go by. For group bookings please email warehouse@rcr.ca.

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Emilio

Dined on Oct 23, 2024

Excellent Food and Service Seafood Chowder amazing and great Lobster Roll

Salt & Ash - Halifax

4.3

4.3 (1064)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Halifax

About the restaurant

A warm, relaxed and feel-good retreat where friends come to gather over crackling fire, delicious food and cold beer, Salt + Ash represents a new wave of Nova Scotia dining. With a focus on live-fire cooking, its approachable menu of unique shared snacks, wood-fired pizzas, hearty meat and seafood, and East Coast family-style favourites is both inviting and laid-back, while its idyllic waterfront setting offers uninterrupted harbour views.

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SandyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

A wonderful vibe! A delicious visit to celebrate our grandson’s birthday! Excellent food quality, service & speed of delivery. Personable & friendly staff. Reasonable prices. We definitely have enjoyed every visit we have made to Salt & Ash. O Thanks Laurie for your attentive & caring service. Our grandson says it is his new “fave”!

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