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5 FISHERMEN RESTAURANT

(5.0 Score)
1740 Argyle Street,
Halifax, NS B3J 2B6 Directions

Since 1975

Specialities:

✓Local Oyster Flights ✓Oysters Rockefeller ✓Beef and Sunchokes ✓Spinach Agnolotti ✓Maritime Mussels ✓Seafood Chowder ✓Crab Cakes ✓Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad ✓Tuscan Caesar ✓Smoked Mackerel ✓Tuna Tataki ✓Mushroom Tartare ✓Blackened Halibut ✓Lobster Carbonara ✓Swordfish ✓Tagliatelle Con Limone Di Mare ✓Digby Scallops ✓Salmon ✓The Five Fish Experience ✓Lobster Dinner ✓5 Fishermen Burger ✓Beef Short Rib ✓Braised Beef Pappardelle ✓Cornish Hen ✓Filet Mignon ✓Ribeye ✓Half Rack of Lamb ✓Béarnaise ✓Chimichurri ✓Peppercorn Sauce ✓Scallops ✓Shrimp ✓Half Lobster Tail ✓2oz Atlantic Lobster Meat ✓Sautéed Maritime Mushrooms ✓Tomato and Chèvre Risotto

"5 Fishermen Restaurant offers locally sourced seafood and steak entrees. 5 Fishermen Restaurant brings its unique contemporary cuisine and urban design style to Downtown Halifax. The restaurant is known internationally for its delicious seafood, gracious hosts and creative chefs. Their private dining room can accommodate up to 36 guests. Their team is devoted to quality food and passionate about hand-crafted dishes and curated cocktails. They offer a large selection of shareable plates and curated cocktails. You can complement your meal with an award-winning list of more than 200 wines curated by their Sommelier. You can also enjoy music from their in-house DJ. The restaurant has vegetarian and vegan menu options. Their personalized service and warm, contemporary ambiance create the perfect setting for an exceptional dining experience.

2026 Highlights: 5 Fishermen Restaurant offers different types of menus, including the main menu, after-dinner menu, vegan and vegetarian, bar menu, kids' menu and chef's table."

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To Begin
Local Oyster Flights $26
Oysters Rockefeller $26
Beef & Sunchokes $23
Spinach Agnolotti $22
Maritime Mussels $21
Seafood Chowder $24
Crab Cakes $23
Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad $19
Tuscan Caesar $21
Smoked Mackerel $18
Tuna Tataki $23
Mushroom Tartare $22
From The Sea
Blackened Halibut $47
Lobster Carbonara $44
Swordfish $45
Tagliatelle Con Limone Di Mare $37
Digby Scallops $48
Salmon $37
5 Fishermen Burger $30
Beef Short Rib $45
Braised Beef Pappardelle $41
Cornish Hen $38
From The Grill
Filet Mignon $67
Ribeye $72
Half Rack Of Lamb $68

Contact:

(902) 422-4421

Mon-Sun: 5pm - 10pm

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THE PRESS GANG RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR

(4.9 Score)
5218 Prince Street,
Halifax, NS B3J 3X4 Directions

Since 1999

Specialities:

✓The 'bulkeley' Salad ✓Press Gang Chowder ✓Calamari ✓Torched Oysters ✓Cheese and Charcuterie Board ✓Beef ✓Bacon and Blue ✓Braised Beef Croquettes ✓The Admiral' Garden ✓Beef Tenderloin Crostini ✓Nova Scotia Smoked Salmon ✓Seafood Risotto ✓Atlantic Halibut ✓Atlantic Salmon ✓Henry's Feast ✓Jumbo Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio E Olio ✓Nova Scotia Boiled Lobster ✓Stuffed Breast Of Chicken ✓Grilled Beef Ribeye ✓Beef Tenderloin ✓The Drill ✓Tide and Stride ✓Duck Breast ✓Peanut Butter Pie ✓Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake ✓Cheesecake Creations ✓Vanilla Creme Brulee ✓The Ceremony ✓Lemon Tarte

"The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar offers seafood, meat dishes, and classic cocktails. They provide a unique formal dining experience with a menu of seafood, meat, game, and poultry dishes to satisfy every palate. Their private dining room can accommodate up to 12 guests. Their oyster bar is one of the best stocks in the city. They have a vast selection of fine wines, single malt whiskies, and classic and signature cocktails. The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar host local bands that play jazz, soul, blues, and classics on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant offers table reservations.

2026 Highlights: The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar offers gift certificates. They offer a separate menu focusing on both bar and dishes."

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Menu:

Appetizers
The 'Bulkeley' Salad $19
Press Gang Chowder $21
Calamari $19
Torched Oysters $19
Cheese & Charcuterie Board $27
Beef, Bacon And Blue $21
Braised Beef Croquettes $21
The Admiral' Garden $19
Beef Tenderloin Crostini $21
Nova Scotia Smoked Salmon $21
From The Sea
Seafood Risotto $54
Atlantic Halibut $57
Atlantic Salmon $47
Henry's Feast $200
Jumbo Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio E Olio $46
From The Land
Stuffed Breast Of Chicken $49
Grilled Beef Ribeye $67
Beef Tenderloin $67
The Drill $200
Tide & Stride $69
Duck Breast $52
Desserts
Peanut Butter Pie $15
Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake $15
Cheesecake Creations $15
Vanilla Creme Brulee $15
The Ceremony $15
Lemon Tarte $15

Contact:

(902) 423-8816

Tue-Thu: 5pm - 12am
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 11pm
Sun: 5pm - 10pm
Mon: Closed

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MCKELVIE'S RESTAURANT

(4.8 Score)
1680 Lower Water Street,
Halifax, NS B3J 2Y3 Directions

Since 1982

Specialities:

✓Seafood Chowder Cup ✓Seafood Chowder Bowl ✓Honey Glazed Corn Bread ✓Original Crab Bisque ✓Apple 'n' Beets ✓Kale Caesar ✓Basket Of Biscuits ✓Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice ✓Tequila Lime Shrimp ✓Crispy Crab and Lobster Cake ✓Cheesy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms ✓Crispy Fried Scallops ✓Donair Dip ✓Mussels ✓Deviled Eggs ✓Pork Belly Burnt Ends ✓Burrata ✓Flash Fried Calamari ✓Spicy Tuna Wontons ✓Steak Bites ✓Truffle Fries ✓Duck Confit ✓Mushroom Ragu ✓Peri Peri Chicken ✓Lamb Shank ✓Steak Frites ✓New York Striploin ✓Maple Pecan Salmon ✓Haddock and Shrimp ✓Shellfish Linguini ✓Fish Fry ✓Pan Seared Scallops and Pork Belly ✓Jambalaya ✓Lobster Pasta

"McKelvie's Restaurant is serving up delicious dishes. They offer cuisine made with the freshest ingredients, and carefully sourced from skilled local vendors. The chef leads the kitchen in crafting flavourful dishes that are both contemporary and inspired, while still feeling warm and familiar. Fire Department’s horse-drawn firefighting equipment, this historic building sits just steps from the waterfront. Now, more than a century later, its doors welcome all who seek an exceptional dining experience. McKelvie's Restaurant provides outdoor seating, great cocktails, and high chairs. They offer high-quality and taste at a reasonable price.

2026 Highlights: McKelvie's Restaurant offers a variety of menus, including a lunch menu, dinner menu and chef groups menu."

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Menu:

Starters Sharables
Seafood Chowder Cup $12
Seafood Chowder Bowl $19
Honey Glazed Corn Bread $6
Original Crab Bisque $19
Apple 'N' Beets $17
Kale Caesar $15
Basket Of Biscuits $9
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice $19
Tequila Lime Shrimp $18
Crispy Crab & Lobster Cake $22
Cheesy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $18
Crispy Fried Scallops $21
Donair Dip $15
Mussels $18
Deviled Eggs $12
Pork Belly Burnt Ends $16
Burrata $22
Flash Fried Calamari $18
Spicy Tuna Wontons $19
Steak Bites $21
Truffle Fries $12
From The Land
Duck Confit $34
Mushroom Ragu $28
Peri Peri Chicken $36
Lamb Shank $38
Steak Frites $42
New York Striploin $52
From The Sea
Maple Pecan Salmon $36
Haddock & Shrimp $32
Shellfish Linguini $34
Fish Fry $34
Pan Seared Scallops & Pork Belly $43
Jambalaya $34

Contact:

(902) 421-6161

Sat: 12pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9:30pm
Mon: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Tue & Wed: 11:30am - 9pm
Thu & Fri: 11:30am - 10pm

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5 FISHERMEN RESTAURANT REVIEWS

One of the best seafood meals I've had! Got the five fish experience and it was amazing. All of the seafood was cooked perfectly, so it was juicy, spring with the right amount of bite, juicy, and moist. The risotto as well was insanely good. It was so flavourful and played well with the cheese and the seafood. The whole dining experience was great. The atmosphere was very fancy and the staff was extremely kind and welcoming. Definitely worth a try for the experience and the great food. I feel like the price is really justified! Our friend had some specific vegetarian and alcohol restrictions, and they had an entire menu for vegetarian options if you ask for it. As well, they were very open to doing any modifications if necessary to the meal to meet dietary needs.

Thank you to the staff who made our dinner experience extremely memorable, specifically Laura. She went above and beyond for a displaced giftcard and provided the best service we have ever experienced. Thank you Laura. We highly recommend the food which left us stuffed and hungry for more.

My brother and I wanted to try this during our visit to Halifax and it was the best food we have had during our trip. The service was impeccable, the food sumptuous. We recommend the "Five Fish" main course with some entrees and maybe cocktails to wash it all down. We thank the team and our waiter for the great experience and we will definitely recommend it to anyone passing by Halifax.

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THE PRESS GANG RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR REVIEWS

Fantastic evening! Great memorable experience with delicious dinner and great service. Oysters must try ( local of Nova Scotia's, Prince Edward Island's, new Brunswick's and Newfoundland's oysters plater) Highly recommend! Reservation recommended.

One of the best experiences in Halifax restaurants. Certainly the best tasting seafood. I had the risotto and my friend had the chef Bryan scallop both were so delicious and gluten free. The atmosphere is charming with real candles and stonewalls. The service staff were so friendly and professional. Julia our waitress was courteous and alert. The menu options seemed somewhat limited and the prices are not cheap. I will visit again for oysters.

This was easily my favorite restaurant that I visited while in the city. We did “The Drill” and each course was absolutely awesome. I will recommend that you should allow a solid two hours if you choose to do that but it’s definitely worth it. The place also has a really cool atmosphere with some interesting history behind it. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area.

MCKELVIE'S RESTAURANT REVIEWS

This was our favorite restaurant while visiting Halifax. We ended up going 2 nights in a row. The food and service were amazing. We both had the sea food chowder on both nights because it's that good. I had the maple pecan salmon the first evening, and the fish fry the second. We will definitely go back the next time we visit Halifax. The restaurant is also decorated beautifully.

I brought my fiancé here for his birthday dinner because he wanted lobster with butter. And this was the perfect lobster dinner. They even showed us the lobsters in the tank including a crazy 5lb one! Our waitress was amazing and explained how to tackle eating the lobster. Very tasty food and a great choice for the lobster.

Beautiful terrace, friendly staff, and truly delicious food—the lobster pasta was outstanding! Everything we tried was full of flavor. Loved that it’s dog-friendly too. Highly recommend.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

5 FISHERMEN RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 9.5K: 10
Social Media: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE PRESS GANG RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Contact Info: 9
Page Maintenance: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 5.5K: 10
Social Media: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MCKELVIE'S RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Page Maintenance: 8
Contact Info: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 4.1K: 10
Videos: 10

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