Dear Friend Bar - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Thomas B.

L’ambiance est très cool ,
Les serveurs très attentionnés et le tartare de bœuf est succulent ! Une très belle surprise à faire ,à refaire !

David J.

I rarely post reviews, but can’t not after dining at dear friend. Having lived in Halifax 20 years ago, I can honestly say that the dining scene has improved for the better and exponentially. Spent 10 years in San Francisco after that (plus frequent business travel to New York, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, etc.) and that left me with a pretty high bar when it comes to dining out.

Service - personable, knowledgeable and just the right amount of attention. Ambiance - Maritime hygge and comfortably casual. Cocktails - top notch and creative. Food - this menu could compete anywhere from Yaletown and Queen St. W. to Pacific Heights (SF), Park Slope (Brooklyn) and Shoreditch (London).

We had all but five items on the menu. Favourites were the oysters, steak tartare, zucchini tart, halibut, duck and strawberry mille-feuille.

Bravo, Chef!!!

Colleen M.

We had such an amazing time at dear friend. The patio was playing the best music and our server Spencer was so friendly and truly exceptional. My group of three had multiple cocktails and a few small bites. Cocktails were delicious and unique, service was quick and all around we had so much fun! Would highly recommend!

Monica L.

This was our first time visiting Nova Scotia, and this was the very first restaurant we tried & it set the bar high! The food and drinks were exceptional, with the clams and turnips being our absolute favorites. The service was outstanding! We especially appreciated that the chefs personally delivered the dishes to our table. Huge shoutout to Patrick for providing top-notch service and taking the time to recommend other great spots to check out in the Halifax-Dartmouth area. Highly recommend visiting this place!

Meg L.

Great date spot! My partner and I liked the vibes here. The high top rail area is a nice spot for cocktails, small plates and intimate conversation. The music and ambiance are cozy and cool. Has a speak easy vibe without the snobbery or cheesy passwords. Food is more upscale/refined snack bar type menu. Great seafood options. Delicious cocktails. Server/bartender was well experienced and fun. (Didn’t take many pics)

Sherry D.

This is a must try in Halifax. This place features amazing cocktails and seafood dishes, and the atmosphere is warm and engaging. Our bartender Mona was exceptional. We really appreciate his creative takes with dealer’s choice cocktails after we ordered many items from their meticulously crafted menu, and his conversations at the bar really elevated our experience. We will definitely come back to Halifax just for Dear Friend!!

G B. (.

A great place.

The food was enjoyable, and the cocktails were tasty. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

I would be happy to go back again.

Be sure to book ahead of time. By the time we finished the food and drinks, there were about a dozen people waiting outside for space to open up for them to come inside.

Kitty K.

Amazing spot for a girl's night out with lots of chatters and a glass of well-made cocktail 🍸✨️ the vibe of the bar is unmatched with the diverse selection of drinks. Wonderful time at the patio during the summer hot day with a cold drink in your hand! The only downside is that it could get quite loud if you are sitting inside, which you might have to start yelling to the person next to you. Glad to see this place existing in the other side of the harbour from Halifax.