🇨🇦 Halifax's Waterfront Gem: WaterPolo - A Foodie's Delight! 🍽️✨

Nestled along Halifax's picturesque waterfront, WaterPolo (from the same team behind The Bicycle Thief) has quickly become one of my go-to spots for elegant, modern European cuisine. Since its opening last year, I’ve visited multiple times—here’s my ultimate guide to what’s worth ordering (and what to skip). 🏙️ The Vibe Ambiance: Sleek, contemporary, and insta-worthy—think marble accents, soft lighting, and waterfront views. Perfect for dates, celebrations, or treating yourself. Service: Attentive but unhurried; staff happily explain dishes in detail. 🍞 Starters & Small Plates 🥖 Complimentary Bread Old-school fluffy bread served with lobster-infused oil + balsamic vinegar—a simple but addictive opener. 🦐 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Plump, sweet shrimp with two dips: creamy mustard aioli and tangy cocktail sauce. Refreshing! 🦑 Fried Humboldt Squid Meaty, tender squid (not rubbery!) in a light, crispy batter. The black garlic aioli is chef’s kiss. 🦞 Lobster Bisque Silky and rich, but with barely any lobster meat. Worth trying once, but don’t expect generosity. 🥗 Snow Crab Salad (Unnamed) Decent greens, but the crab was scarce and the fishy-tasting mini fish were a miss for me. 🍝 Mains 🍅 Trombe Alla Vodka (Pasta) Tomato-cream sauce with a hint of vodka—like a luxe Margherita pizza in pasta form. My favorite! 🦀 Snow Crab Agnolotti (Skip!) Overwhelmed by sweet corn cream + truffle cheese—zero crab flavor. Too heavy unless you love dairy bombs. 🥩 6oz AAA Tenderloin Butter-knife-tender beef with charred veggies (not soggy!) and crispy potato mille-feuille. Add-ons: Shrimp is tasty but redundant if you’ve had the appetizer. 🍰 Desserts 🍫 Molten Chocolate Cake Warm, gooey center + espresso gelato + chocolate crunch = texture heaven. 🍨 Ice Cream Trio Strawberry (Best!): Creamy and fruity. Chocolate: Classic and rich. Melon-Mint (Sorbet-style): Refreshing but polarizing. Bonus: Adorable seahorse cookies! 💎 Final Verdict ✅ Must-Order: Shrimp cocktail, squid, vodka pasta, tenderloin, chocolate cake. ❌ Skip: Crab agnolotti, bisque (unless curious). 🌟 Perfect For: Special occasions or when you want to feel fancy. 📍 WaterPolo 1341 Lower Water St Unit 126, Halifax #HalifaxEats #WaterPolo #SeafoodLover #DateNight #CanadianCuisine #FoodieHeaven #TravelEats #InstaWorthy #LobsterBisque #ChocolateLover 🦞🍷✨