Highwayman - Halifax

Really enjoyed the Spanish Tapas fare! The Seafood was very fresh and the Service was very good,works well when sharing. read more Really enjoyed the Spanish Tapas fare! The Seafood was very fresh and the Service was very good,works well when sharing.

We popped in for a drink one evening and I was blown away with how delicious the cocktails were. Be warned, they are pricey ($13-16) per but well worth it. They... read more We popped in for a drink one evening and I was blown away with how delicious the cocktails were. Be warned, they are pricey ($13-16) per but well worth it. They have a great selection of beers and cocktails but the bartenders will make whatever you want if they have the ingredients. I had a PIMS cup that was one of the best I every had! The atmosphere is great and the staff were amazing.

We dropped in out of the rain but nearly dropped out when we realised that the wine we had been pining for was pretty costly. However, our delightfully charming... read more We dropped in out of the rain but nearly dropped out when we realised that the wine we had been pining for was pretty costly. However, our delightfully charming and persuasive young waiter just made it impossible to leave, and we had an excellent white wine and some oysters that slipped down effortlessly. Nice ambience; we would have returned to dine had the opportunity presented itself.

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+