This summer, datenight embarked on their inaugural Awards, recognizing the best of the best in our city (and cities across Canada). datenight awards was created to provide our community a thoughtful guide of the best date ideas based on your input and our Committee’s expertise.
Over the summer, date night lovers of all kinds could submit their nominations for their favourite spots around the city in six chosen categories including Dinner Date, Brunch Date, Coffee Date, Cocktail Date, Brewery Date, and Dessert Date.
Can we get a drum roll? Because we have the first official list of winners for the top dinner dates in Halifax of 2024. Keep reading to see your picks!
The Bicycle Thief
This Halifax hotspot is popular for a reason! This award-winning restaurant offers North American food, with Italian soul. Stop by for a delightful lunch or delicious dinner date while enjoying a glass of wine and admiring the beautiful waterfront view.
Located at: 1475 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS
Sketti & Ball Co.
For a delicious date night that won’t break the bank- check out Sketti & Ball Co! This fun pasta house encourages you to play with your food by mixing and matching their house-made meatballs, sauces and freshly made pastas. They have incredible appetizers that change seasonally and an awesome list of affordable wines!
Located at: 1584 Argyle St, Halifax, NS
Agricola Street Brasserie
Experience the cozy, welcoming best-kept-secret of Halifax’s North End, Agricola Street Brasserie. Relax for an intimate dinner with elevated flavours and locally sourced fare.
Located at: 2540 Agricola Street, Halifax, NS
Salt + Ash
Salt + Ash Beach House is a welcoming waterfront retreat in Downtown Halifax. They pride themselves on using quality, local ingredients to create dishes that showcase the best of Nova Scotia. You can enjoy everything from wood-fired pizzas to steak dinners, while basking in the beautiful views of the Harbour.
Located at: 170-1741 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS
La Frasca
La Frasca is known for their flavourful dishes inspired by Friuli that are authentic and always homemade. With a passion for freshness and quality, and a lively environment, La Frasca makes for an amazing date night out!
Located at: 5650 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS
Martin’s Kitchen1
Whether you’re squeezing in a round of golf or looking for a new dinner spot to try, Martin’s Kitchen is a must-add to your list! This family-run restaurant is located at Indian Lake Golf Course and just a 7 minute drive from the city. Enjoy their rustic-chic charm as you indulge in mouth-watering Italian/French cuisine that always prepared with love.
Located at: 199 Old Coach Rd, Hatchet Lake, NS
Oxalis
For an intimate and elevated farm-to-table dining experience, you need to check out Oxalis! They offer a European flavours while showcasing the best ingredients of Nova Scotia. Each detail is carefully and purposefully selected to create beautiful dishes and hand-crafted seasonal cocktails.
Located at: 22 Wentworth Street, Dartmouth, NS
Obladee, A Wine Bar
This cozy and intimate wine bar was inspired by the owner’s desire to create a neighbourhood spot where people could meet for memorable food and wine with wonderful service- and Obladee is just that! Elevate your date night further with a private wine tasting where you can learn all the ins and outs of wine!
Located at: 1600 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Sea Smoke
Sea Smoke is a beloved addition to the Halifax Waterfront with their stunning, cozy outdoor patio complete with fireplace tables. They serve up delicious Asian-inspired plates with creative flare! Here you can enjoy fresh seafood, entrees from land and sea, top-quality sushi, sashimi and the most beautiful maki presentations in the city.
Located at: 1477 Lower Water St Unit 140, Halifax, NS
Bar Sofia
Experience the vibrancy of Latin flavours at Bar Sofia! This stunning spot is full of bright colours and fun vibes! Bar Sofia is known for their aesthetic looking cocktails however their food dishes are absolutely PACKED with flavour and never disappoint. This makes for the perfect spot to try for your next girls night out!
Located at: 1709 Lower Water St #104, Halifax, NS
Stay tuned for the top 10 in our other categories, and more Awards to come soon and browse the best date ideas here.
