Martin's Kitchen - Halifax

Service was friendly and the taste of the food was good, and I appreciate a kitchen that is not afraid of spices. but pretty much everything else wasn't good at... read more Service was friendly and the taste of the food was good, and I appreciate a kitchen that is not afraid of spices. but pretty much everything else wasn't good at all. At first the water tasted like blood as it was apparently full of iron from their well as they treated the water differently. they offered sparkling water or club soda but didn't even offer a basic bottle of water. the lighting is super dim (not around) and it's extremely noisy when busy. the seating isn't comfortable and, in my opinion, the decor is very tacky. while the food was packed with flavor, it wasn't amazing either. we ordered a seafood bouillabaisse to start, which literally came with two slices of baguette. One of the seafood linguine dishes also had two dead clams out of the four or five in the platter. I would have given at least three stars as I hate being negative for the companies. but what took it all off is that we brought a birthday cake to the restaurant. They told us it's $25 that we want the cake there and use their cutlery and plates. I would understand a $5 fee, but $25 is ridiculous. again, nothing against the servers or the staff but I don't want to go back.

The staff was very attentive and welcoming. Despite not having a reservation, they still managed to seat us outside with a lovely view. read more The staff was very attentive and welcoming. Despite not having a reservation, they still managed to seat us outside with a lovely view.

This is a real hidden gem just outside of Halifax/Bayers Lake. The service/atmosphere was above and beyond and the calamari exceptional. Can’t wait to go back! read more This is a real hidden gem just outside of Halifax/Bayers Lake. The service/atmosphere was above and beyond and the calamari exceptional. Can’t wait to go back!

This is the kind of place that invites you to return time and again. It's all about the delicious food, the friendly staff, the charming decor, and the inviting... read more This is the kind of place that invites you to return time and again. It's all about the delicious food, the friendly staff, the charming decor, and the inviting patio with a cozy fireplace. Plus, the talented chef adds to the experience. If you're a golfer, you can easily spend the whole day here being pampered and well-fed.

The patio is stunning, the staff is wonderful, and the food is incredible! I can't wait to return. Every visit has left me consistently impressed. I highly reco... read more The patio is stunning, the staff is wonderful, and the food is incredible! I can't wait to return. Every visit has left me consistently impressed. I highly recommend this place for a girls' night out, a dinner with friends, or even a date night.