Highwayman - Halifax

I absolutely loved this restaurant! The atmosphere was casually chic and the energy from the busy crowd made it even more fun. The cocktails were amazing, with... read more I absolutely loved this restaurant! The atmosphere was casually chic and the energy from the busy crowd made it even more fun. The cocktails were amazing, with attention to detail like a pineapple leaf garnish that looked like a work of art. The food was delicious, with fresh and tasty seafood and fabulous flavors. The Pork Belly was a must-try dish. The staff was super friendly. Overall, a fantastic experience that I could go on about. You have to try it for yourself!

Great food but even more amazing staff! Great night, excellent drinks and wonderful food. Tried the oysters, the chorizo and cheese plate, the patatoes bravas a... read more Great food but even more amazing staff! Great night, excellent drinks and wonderful food. Tried the oysters, the chorizo and cheese plate, the patatoes bravas and the deviled eggs...everything was wonderful.

The restaurant offers delicious food, a fantastic atmosphere, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. It's the perfect place to sit at the bar, watch... read more The restaurant offers delicious food, a fantastic atmosphere, and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. It's the perfect place to sit at the bar, watch the talented bartenders mix, shake, and stir drinks, all while enjoying a great meal.

Don’t count on this place for any important reservations. If it’s an important occasion (birthday, graduation, important date) reserve at any restaurant except... read more Don’t count on this place for any important reservations. If it’s an important occasion (birthday, graduation, important date) reserve at any restaurant except this one. I was supposed to eat here last night. I made my reservation two weeks in advance. The dinner was a special occasion, which I explained in a note when I made the reservation. When we arrived the restaurant was closed. It is absurd that this 15-table restaurant can’t call people who have reservations to tell them that the restaurant is closed. I’ve eaten here several times in the past and it is good by Halifax standards. But it isn’t worth the risk and the awful customer service. Food: 3 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3

We chose The Highwayman to celebrate our son’s high school graduation, trusting its place among Nova Scotia’s Top 25 restaurants for 2024 by Curated Halifax Mag... read more We chose The Highwayman to celebrate our son’s high school graduation, trusting its place among Nova Scotia’s Top 25 restaurants for 2024 by Curated Halifax Magazine. Unfortunately, it was a deeply disappointing experience. From the moment we arrived—15 minutes late due to traffic—we were told we’d need to vacate in 90 minutes, with no flexibility or warmth. The table was by the window with no shades or curtains in direct sunlight on a 26°C day, and when we asked about it, our server responded dismissively that she “doesn’t control the weather”. No offer to move us, despite visible empty tables. The food was underwhelming. Two separate dishes came with black hairs in them (we’re all blondes). My main was served cold with undercooked rice. No one checked on our table once, besides adding water which was spilled on us twice. The server left mid-meal and was replaced by someone else. Nobody introduced themselves either. We noted our celebration in the reservation—completely ignored. For a restaurant ranked so highly, the lack of professionalism, care, and basic hygiene was shocking. This was meant to be a special night. It turned into a major disappointment for a family of 4 and a complete waste of almost $300. Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2 Price per person: $100+