🌟 Halifax Food Guide: An Unprofessional But Honest Review

As a longtime foodie, I believe nothing beats treating yourself to good food while traveling solo! Here’s my curated list of must-try restaurants in Halifax—including seafood, Western cuisine, desserts, and Japanese food—plus some pitfalls to avoid. Save this for your next trip! 🍽️ 📍 The Bicycle Thief | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A famousspot, but slightly overhyped. Seared Scallops: Crispy surface with rich creamy mushroom sauce—plump and juicy! Lobster Roll: Just okay…nothing special compared to others. Seafood Stew: Perfect for indecisive eaters! Packed with lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, halibut, and salmon—all fresh and flavorful. 📍 Five Fishermen | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Fish Experience: Scallops, shrimp, lobster tail, halibut, salmon served with tomato risotto—delicious! Great service and ambiance, but…a mouse ran past me as I was leaving 😱 (minus one star!). 📍 My Cha & Plate | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cozy dessert shop specializing in matcha and bubble tea 🍵. Super cute décor—perfect for a relaxing afternoon! 📍 Doraku | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite Japanese spot in Dartmouth! All chefs and staff are Japanese. Lunch set: Seafood rice bowl + miso soup—highly recommended! Extra orders: Crispy shrimp tempura, fresh tuna & salmon sashimi. Great quality and value! 📍 Peggy’s Cove Lobster Roll | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A local gem (the purple shack!)—finally a lobster roll that isn’t just mayo + celery! Enjoy it by the sea 🌊. 📍 Matadora | ⭐⭐ Good location and vibe on the waterfront, but…avoid the food! Halibut and octopus were unbearably salty 😖. Major letdown! 📍 Peace by Chocolate | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A local brand founded by Syrian refugees. Their chocolates are delicious and carry a heartfelt story—perfect for gifts! 🍫 🏴 Lunenburg Eats Fish Shack: Best seafood chowder ever! Loaded with ingredients and rich flavor. Moon Mist Ice Cream ): A local specialty—grape + banana + bubble gum flavor. Weird but weirdly good! 🍦 #HalifaxFood #ExploreHalifax #FoodieGuide #SeafoodLover #TravelEats #CanadianCuisine 🍁