Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 3097 reviews

What User likes about Kismet:
Wow, what an incredible experience! If you’re ever in Halifax or anywhere in Nova Scotia, you absolutely must visit Bar Kismet. Some of the best dishes I’ve ever had – I would have ordered the entire menu if we had the room! Our server, Kolby, was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the food and drinks, making our culinary experience a perfect 20/10. I will definitely be back, no question about it! Thank you... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Kismet:
Bartender was condescending. We asked the status of our Halibut Cheek, on a Thursday evening, since it had been 40+ mins. Instead of answering the question or saying that he will check on it, he started to explain the preparation, ingredients cooking process of the dish. When I reasked him to see how long it would take he said “oh you never told me you were on a time crunch. Should I cancel it?” Will never come back.... View all feedback.

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Google
4.7 ★ from 678 reviews

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: CA$50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Ahi Tuna Tartare Allumettes Fries, Tomato But...

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I went there after reading all the magazines recommendations. A good restaurant with excellent food but not a 5-star for me. I enjoyed my snow pea leaves salad...

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Ashneet
31.12.2024 - 05:34

We were visit Halifax and thought we should check Bar Kismet out considering their ratings. We made sure to make a reservation, which we did pretty late so we w...

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Dental
31.12.2024 - 05:34

Very disappointed. Very underwhelmed by the dishes we ordered. They lacked flavour. We felt very rushed and were told we had 1/2 hour left so if we wanted desse...

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Jonathan
31.12.2024 - 05:34

Had a late dinner at Kismet, the service and atmosphere were great. We’ve tried a few cocktails who were all amazing. Appeachiation Post would be my top recomme...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

Incredibly clear why Bar Kismet is meeting North America's top 50 list this year. We were dimming with four people. The hosts were incredibly fast and attentive...

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Over our Halifax holidays we’ve focused on food and drink, and this place was tied for top of the list. Overall an amazing dinner, great ambiance, and good serv...

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A gorgeous spot. A fun and original cocktail menu with lots of good beer and wine options. Food was all amazingly delicious (though we did need to Google a few...

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What a delicious and fresh dining experience. The food is quality and the cocktails are amazing. We had a lot of fun and the food was mouth watering. Ilya was K...

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We brought our 16month toddler with us and we had an amazing time. No high chairs but we still had a great time on the patio. The food, the drinks, the servers,...

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 38 reviews
Jocelyne
29.04.2024 - 17:11

Food and service were outstanding. Will definitely go back. Nice ambiance. Small and intimate. We ate at the bar which was awesome as we had a great bartender c...

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Angela
29.04.2024 - 17:11

Excellent service, great ambience. Cocktails were different and really good. The food! Just wonderful. Great flavours. The Big Salad was a revelation. Great sca...

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Dominic
29.04.2024 - 17:11

Over our Halifax holidays we 've focused on food and drink, and this place was tied for top of the list. Overall an amazing dinner, great ambiance, and good ser...

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Daniel
29.04.2024 - 17:11

An unforgettable meal that matches up to its hype. Bar Kismet is a culinary hotspot with a variety of unique dishes to choose from. The tuna tartare is to die f...

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Servet
29.04.2024 - 17:11

Incredible experience. Amazing food, amazing cocktails, amazing service, great atmosphere. Definitely the best restaurant in the city. The only place always wor...

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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 161 reviews
John
10.10.2023 - 09:56

Amazing place, really recommend if you are visit Halifax. We took the oysters, tonneta, cod and halibut, it was delightful. The cocktails are great and unique a...

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Darren
10.10.2023 - 09:56

Easily the best restaurant in Halifax. We’ve eaten at many places on our 3 trips to Halifax, and they’ve all been pretty meh. Fortunately we found Bar Kismet an...

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sayana
10.10.2023 - 09:56

I thought FOR SURE that this place would disappoint me because… how could it be THAT good? Well it just is.I asked my waiter for the wackiest cocktail on the me...

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Brittany
10.10.2023 - 09:56

Decided to book our final meal while on vacation here, and it did not disappoint!Drinks:If you love cocktails, you'll love this place. The are always rotating w...

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Cory
10.10.2023 - 09:56

First and foremost, this is a classy bar with amazing food. When judged as such, it excels in most everything. The cocktails are unique and interesting, the spi...

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Int Restaurants
4.8 ★ from 1673 reviews
Grace
14.01.2024 - 19:31

We went on a weekday (Thursday), right at opening (5pm) and able to get table for 2 for 2 hours. Walk ins seem very limited and reservations are recommended. Al...

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Brittany
14.01.2024 - 19:31

Decided to book our final meal while on vacation here, and it did not disappoint! Drinks: If you love cocktails, you'll love this place. The are always rotating...

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Christiane
14.01.2024 - 19:31

If you are a foodie, you must eat here. This was our second time at Bar Kismet and we were blown away yet again. You can (and we did spend a whole 2+ hour dinne...

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RMO
14.01.2024 - 19:31

The gnocchi and leek salad stole my heart! Dillion was such a great host/baretender and made the best suggestions for our night. I was happy we were able to get...

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sayana
14.01.2024 - 19:31

I thought FOR SURE that this place would disappoint me because… how could it be THAT good? Well it just is. I asked my waiter for the wackiest cocktail on the m...

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Facebook
5.0 ★ from 31 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 434 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 72 reviews

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