2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax

Seafood heaven with flawless service, a must-visit in Halifax! Absolutely loved my visit to 2 Doors Down, Food + Wine. I tried the seafood chowder (creamy, loaded with tender fish and shellfish), the chicken and honey onion rings (light, crisp batter and sweet). Every bite was delicious with flavours that were both complex and comforting. Even my non-alcoholic Dirty Chai-tini was fresh, balanced, and spot-on. The Spinach and crab-crusted salmon was perfectly cooked, topped with a rich spinach and crab crust that added a savoury, slightly sweet depth to every bite. The eggplant parmesan was hearty and comforting, with tender layers of eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and golden, bubbling cheese. The desserts were a sweet finale beautifully presented, with just the right balance of indulgence and finesse, leaving me wishing I’d saved more room. Service was excellent. Our group of about 25 was handled with smiles, accuracy, and efficiency. The ambience is warm yet elegant; a place you can linger over great food and conversation. Highly recommend if you want a meal that’s cooked with care and full of flavour.

We had a spectacular dinner at 2 Doors Down. A cozy atmosphere, excellent service and the food was amazing! My partner is celiac so was very happy they had a gluten free seafood chowder, and it was so good. Loved the biscuits with the butter and molasses as well. I had the scallop and asparagus risotto….definitely recommend!

Small but mighty sit down restaurant. I treated it like a fast food joint and was not disappointed. Food came out quickly and tasted great. My waitress, Anastasia, is one of the nicest and most down to earth people, and was a pleasure to chat with.

2 Doors Down Downtown is a trendy little place with a great atmosphere. Service was fast and on point with no issues, fabulous flavors and taste. Unfortunately was informed that the downtown Halifax location will be closing at the end of this year. The Dartmouth location will remain open and unaffected. Recommend the Smokehouse burger, I upgraded to the Parma fries and it was well worth it. I unfortunately didn't get any pictures of the food was too busy enjoying it.

Absolutely Fantastic – Even During the Dinner Rush! This was my second visit in a month, and once again, I left genuinely impressed. I came during a very busy time—the restaurant was packed—but despite the crowd, the kitchen delivered flawlessly. I had the shrimp and scallop tagliatelle, and it was absolutely delicious. The seafood was cooked perfectly—tender, flavorful, and clearly very fresh. Every bite of pasta was rich and satisfying, without being too heavy. I also ordered the valley-grown salad, and it was just as impressive. Each component was placed with care, and the balance of textures and flavors really stood out. It felt thoughtful, not just thrown together. Service was smooth even under pressure, and the overall atmosphere was energetic but still comfortable. It’s rare to see a place perform so consistently under pressure—definitely one of the better dining experiences I’ve had lately. Highly recommend, and I’ll absolutely be back again soon.

I've been to the Dartmouth crossing location several times and always been very happy with the food and the service. Unfortunately, this location didn't live up to my expectations. The food was ok but nowhere near as good as what I had at Dartmouth. The burrata salad was lacking flavor, wasn't fresh and the bread wasn't toasted or grilled. The AAA beef with fries was dry (amazingly since it was braised in sauce) and the fries were little left over bits rather than full fries. Even the onion rings weren't as good as the other location. Dessert was lackluster. In terms of service: the table wasn't ready when we arrived for our reservation and we waited 15 min. past our reservation time to be seated. The server took away one of the plates before we were finished it without asking. I chased after her but she was dumping our food in the garbage as I was calling after her to let her know we hadn't finished. She brought the mains before we had finished our appetizers (we're not slow eaters). They did discount the appetizer they prematurely threw out which is why they are getting 3 stars instead of 1. Parking is extremely difficult so expect to walk or take a cab/Uber.

Atmosphere was good and cheesecake also good. Beef rib and soup were just so so. Scallop was good but I don’t like starch balls below them. Based on the price, the special menu of Feb is pretty good!

Our server, John, was fabulous, from greeting and seating, straight through to wishing us goodbye as we left. The food was Incredible! The Buttermilk biscuits with molasses butter was a beautiful appetizer. I had the Kale Caesar salad with chicken and I loved EVERY BITE. Both of these paired well with the Pop shop-inspired mixed drink I had. The dessert - maple creme brûlée - I could have married that. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the music wasn’t so loud that we couldn’t have a simple conversation. 100% recommend, and will return.

Our train from Montreal was almost two hours late and we had an 8 o'clock dinner reservation. It was hubby's pick and also his birthday. We called and they seated us late-closing time at 9. Our waiter, Muzi and everyone was so welcoming and gracious. Our green goddess wedge salad, seafood chowder, and stuffed salmon were absolutely delicious. I enjoyed a local white wine blend and hubby had an old fashioned. To top it off, they treated us to a sumptuous ice cream sandwich dessert with the most decadent dark chocolate dip! Other diners around us had burgers that they were raving about. Please give them a try. You will not be disappointed!

Great little place close to our hotel. The service was fantastic with super friendly staff. We overstayed our welcome talking well beyond the 9pm time. Drinks were very good, appetizing amazing and main courses were super tasty with large portions. I had the haddock crusted (with more seafood) with potatoes and this amazing sauce.

Spacious seating for small and big groups. Full bar service. Great selection of appetizers and food and drinks. Ask the waiter for their daily feature. The vegan cream of mushroom made with oat milk was delicious. The calamari was a bit dry but still good. The scallop and mussels spaghettini was well flavoured. Enjoyed the micro green garnish. The scallop was a little over done. Service was great, checked with us how each dish tasted and apologized for the food delay. I would recommend checking this place out.

Cute place with nice size menu, with both servers fun to talk to. The Kale Caesar was good but not great. The Burrata Salad was very good except for the Burrata! The pickled asparagus was unusual and very good as were the olives, zucchini and tomatoes but the cheese texture and seasoning were lacking. The Scallops with Arancini were very good but the Lobster Gnocchi for me just good. The place isn't necessarily a 4 but it wouldn't be right to rate it a 3. Give it a try and see what you think.

Loved it! Friendly waitress. Cozy and upscale but not pretentious. Husband's lobster roll was "very good." My burger was best I've had in a while. Fries were good. Highest compliment I can give -- if I was a local, I'd come back here.

After walking around the Citadel and downtown, we came across 2 Doors Down. We had the old school smash burger and the smoke house smash burger and two nine locks beers. The burgers were awesome. Reminded me of Hudson's Burger in north Idaho which has been around since 1906. So good. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was super friendly and attentive.

Pretty good food! I like that they are gluten conscious and have GFO on their menu. I got the salmon GFO and my husband got poutine & a burger. The service is a little slow & they cook the burgers well done, do not ask for our preference. Besides that, really good food!

We were here in June, visiting Halifax. We had excellent service and really enjoyed our dinner. Not rushed and mildly slow but I think they didn't anticipate the crowd on a week night. I recommend this place as it's away from the touristy area but still central.

Great place to enjoy a tasty dinner in Halifax! We sat outside on a beautiful evening and enjoyed a taste of the city with great view of the cathedral. Creative menu with quite a few delicious options. We were happy with our choices and enjoyed the service from our friendly, attentive waitress. We'll be back!

Very cozy!!! Excellent fresh food!!! Service was tremendous!!!! Very attentive!!!! Portions were good too!!!! Overall excellent

Food was tasty and great service. I sat outside which was lovely as well. Great soup, biscuit and salad combo.

I stopped in here for a quick solo dinner. I had the smokehouse burger and side of onion rings. The portions were huge! But the food was excellent. Service was also very friendly and nice, although a bit on the slow side. I will return!

A friendly staff, good winelist, and good food. The duck confit was so tasty I found myself finishing every morsel an my wife really liked the seafood Singapore noodles.

I had the Seafood Salad appetizer and it was really well executed. I followed that with the Double Baked Goat Cheese Soufflé which was excellent. Prompt and friendly service, a lovely meal!

I'd say our experience was okay. The food was decent but pricey. The decor is typical of a "hip" place but falls rather flat. The service was incredibly slow and the loud talk amongst the staff hanging by the bar was a turn-off.

Modern, elevated food. Great service. Inviting space. Busy, but kept things moving well enough where we could be seated within 10 minutes with no reservation.

Food was delicious, it did took some time to get to our table but it was delicious so it was worth the time. Our server was very kind to recommend some of the main courses and cocktails which we loved. The bread pudding was the best part. Ambiance was nice as well. Definitely would recommend.

There's a very good reason why this place has such a high rating. Fantastic food, and you get what you pay for. It really is worth the price. Highly recommended.

4 star because it was a good place to eat. Feedback - visited May 29th, hostess basically turned us away, yet there was a table of 2 without any table settings. Reviews made us come back the following night and same table was available and a different hostess seated us at the same table. Turns out the menu was a week old. So I would recommend management should update Yelp and other review sites. Even though new menu the Lobster Gnocchi's were sold out. Menu has a small selection and shouldn't run out. Overall service on May 30th was excellent and the food we had was excellent. Suggestion 1 don't turn people away and suggestion 2 make sure you have enough food

Went for a drink there, solid g&t's. Nice bartenders. Had food a couple years ago it was alright.

Enjoyed the Kale Caesar, Shrimp Tacos and the Old School Burger. One of the best tasting suppers I've had dining out in Halifax in months. Shrimp were cooked perfectly, burger was soooo tasty; just the right amount of food for two people without leaving feeling bloated or "too" full! Service was very good. Female waitress was very attentive and very prompt with our drinks orders. Definitely 10/10 and will be back!

This was my first time visiting Halifax and the first night dinner choice was 2 Doors Down. This place is fancier than you think. I was expecting a crawly pub with bar food, drinks, etc., but was met with high end cocktails and food for pretty much the same price. It's a classy place with classy music but you can get a really good burger/tacos. The Smokehouse Burger is fantastic and so are the Crispy Haddock Tacos. Drinks are strong, too. Would not recommend the Ferraro Rocher cheesecake for dessert, though. Leaving 4 stars only cuz the food took a good while to make it to the table. Would absolutely come again!

the poutine was good because the gravy tastes homemade. The chicken burger was a little bland and below average so I recommend buying one of the beef burgers instead. The patio is a little noisy because trucks and other drivers speed by the street with music playing super loud so I recommend eating indoors.

Actually 4.5 based on a Christmas lunch with friends. Service great food very good. Nice sunshine in the afternoon.

One of the few places open on the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday! The concierge at our hotel encouraged us to eat in the hotel restaurant but so glad we decided to check this out. It is in easy walking distance of the waterfront, and has a great ambience for two. The waitstaff were friendly, helpful and efficient. We started with the garlic and chilli [sic] olives which were just right and a perfect shared appetizer. Would definitely recommend the haddock chowder full of seafood chunks with the flavorful broth just salty enough and the tacos, both perfect for a light, late meal. Would plan to return on next visit to try out several intriguing entree items on the menu, as they are apparently known for the burgers as well.

This place was awesome! Came here for lunch during a visit to Halifax and it's right in the centre of downtown and has a great beer and food menu. Prices were reasonable, service was good and food was delicious We shared 1. Fish tacos: crispy and with a large chunk of halibut topped with salsa, guac, onions and some radish, these were very good! 2. Burger: don't remember the exact one (had the smoked bacon one), and they have 2 burgers on the menu, but it was delicious! 3. Kimchi chilli cheese fries: this was soo good. Loaded with chilli and ground beef, it came out piping out and was so satisfying The only beef I had was that any mains did not come with sides (sides like fries, salad, etc were +$5), but the sides we saw we're very shareable in terms of portion size. So a side of fries will probably be able to serve 2. Highly recommend this place, for lunch and beers at least.

Nice vibe but I had the lamb tagine -- a dish that should have a complex sweet and savory richness -- but it was disappointingly bland and under seasoned. (No one came to our table to ask if everything was OK). Other dishes at our table for 4 were variable.

Had a burger and the lamb Indian dish. Lamb was absolutely delicious. The burger was gone in two blinks of an eye. Fries aren't that great, and the onion rings suck. Strongly recommend not wasting your money on these two items. Ambience is okay, if not a bit cramped. Tables are small and you'll struggle to fit more than one dish on the table with your plates. Cost was high, portions small for the cost, and there are other venues that are worth it. Two items and two drinks was $90 after tax and tip.

The food was very good. The menu is a little limited and eclectic but should be something for everyone. We had the scallop spaghettini it it really was great. One had a special Tuscan Chicken spaghettini and that was also very good. One has the pan fried haddock which was good and a full portion of veggies. The waiter was attentive but it too over an hour to get our food. They said that there were new people but it was not crowded and took way too long. With that I might have knocked it down to 3.5 but the food is really good.

I wish I could give them a 4.5. The food was great. I had the Old School burger with GF bun. The patty was large; the sesame GF bun was really good! I very much enjoyed the burger and my side kale salad. While the traffic was a bit noisy outside, the church steeple view and enjoying the great weather were worth it. Note: I had searched Yelp for 'seafood' when 2 Doors came up. Bad algorithm - they are more of a gastro pub and not where I'd go for seafood. Without being able to do a 4.5, I chose 4 over 5 because they were clearly understaffed. Yes, there were delays. I wasn't in a hurry. It was apparent that the staff were doing their very best, and they were always very polite and gracious. I hope they can get a little more help and allow the responsive staff more breathing room to do their jobs even better.

On the right a more formal side or on the left the more casual bar, both with the same menu. Either way this place has a space to suit your mood. We went the bar and were not disappointed!Seriously beautiful and delicious cocktails across the board and fantastic food. I loved the mussels with their nicely spiced curry (with peas and other fresh vegetables)and my pot roast with its oh so yummy horseradish mashed potatoes w mushrooms! Oh so good! We also had a great salad with fried feta(yum!) and my wife had halibut with popcorn that was unique, delicious and perfectly cooked. Whether your looking for drinks or a meal this is a place with a deep attention to detail and definitely worth trying.

Looking to grab a bite and a drink before getting our board game on, I stopped at Temple Bar with my wife and a couple friends. The sister restaurant to Chives and 2 Doors Down, the design is closer to that of 2DD. There's a mix of brick, cement pillars, and re-purposed wood tables, with a warm palette. All in all a pretty modern feel. A long bar dominates the relatively small room, with a handful of tables and another drinking rail running parallel to the bar. The bar was pretty quiet, with just a couple tables occupied on Christmas Eve eve. We were seen to quickly, with our drink orders being taken after we took a minute to peruse their diverse list of drinks. I started off with the enticing Black Cherry Flip, which is made of bourbon, house cherry syrup, egg white foam, lemon juice and bitters. Served in a martini glass, it was a bit sweeter than I typically go for, but it went down quickly. Round two was the comedically named Silent Treatment - made from a mix of rums, muddled pineapple, squeezed orange juice, and Propeller ginger beer. It had a nice tang to it, but was the pineapple was a bit too loud. Their food menu is almost too lean, but has a few tempting options like meatballs, arancini, and spaghetti bolognaise. We ended up ordering a cheese plate and the mushroom arancini. The cheese plate had a generous spread of four cheeses, including a goat, aged cheddar, gouda, and blue, as well as baguette halves for spreading. The cheeses were really enjoyable, but the bread didn't come pre-cut and took a significant amount of sawing to cut slices off with the basic steak knife we were given. The arancini was a big winner though. The mushroom risotto was creamy and had a great flavour, and contrasted nicely with the crisp crust. That wasn't it though, as it was served in a braised brisket sauce, which helped make up for the fact that there just one arancini. Service was spot on and friendly. From what I can tell Temple seems to be having some issues finding its niche in the Halifax food/bar scene, other than being a holding area for 2DD customers waiting for a table. However, the drinks are destination worthy and the food is good, if in need of some polishing in execution, and a dash more selection.

Whenever I travel for work and get to visit Halifax, 2 doors down becomes my home away from home...at least for dinner. Now before I get into the food we need to first recognize the staff. The staff here are too notch some of the best waiters and waitresses in the business. I've been to some very high end restaurants and they could learn quite a lot from the staff at 2 Doors Down. They are attentive, but not to the point that it becomes annoying. The know the flavors of the dishes and make wonderful suggestions therein. The staff make coming here that much more worthwhile. Moving on though, the star is the food. The chef at 2 Doors Down is a gastronomical genius, borderline culinary master. The flavor profiles, the matching of sweet, spicy, savory, salty, they do it effortlessly and amazingly. For instance, the calamari deep fried and then drizzled with Hot Honey, sesame seeds and served with a sweet yet spicy "dragon" sauce, it's amazing, it's beyond amazing. To take such a simple dish and elevate it beyond what any restaurant would ever think of doing, it is simply masterful. The fishmongers catch of the day is always the right choice and last time I came I had the Atlantic Swordfish. Now those who know swordfish know that there's not a lot of flavor, not a lot of fat, and the fish dries out easily, however, at the command of the Chef of 2 Doors Down this delecate fish is no match. The flavor profile brought out in the fish, the texture, the symphony composed on a plate, you only get to enjoy something like this a few times in one's life and truly it is an experience never forgotten. If you are looking for one of the absolute best dining experiences in Halifax, or even in all of Nova Scotia, do yourself a favor and stop looking and make a reservation immediately at 2 doors down, it will be the best decision you've made all day. I tip my hat to the chef(s) and staff at 2 Doors Down, you are all killing it and you deserve all the praise Halifax has to offer. Thank you for an experience I will never forget!!!!

Food was great. Generous portions, staff are knowledgeable able pairing food with drinks. Didn't like one wine and it was removed from the bill and another suggested (which was lovely). Excellent customer service!

Great restaurant, wonderful food & service, highly recommend! Excellent atmosphere, fun spot! Ok

Great place for dinner close to downtown hotels and the waterfront boardwalk. I had the grilled octopus and my wife had a kale salad - both were very tasty. My wife had the halibut with tomato-based sauce that she really enjoyed. They served me a hamburger, just how I like it,on the pink side because they grind their own local lean meat. We sat at the bar and had excellent, friendly service.

Had a great dinner. Took a chance with the sweet heat Korean chicken and was pleasantly surprised. The green curry and grilled shrimp was good too. Our server Robert was very amiable. If possible, sit outside.

Friendly service, good beer selection, and their biscuits & maple butter alone are worth returning for. Come as you are.

I really enjoyed it the time that I went. It was after a long workday and I really just wanted good food and a good atmosphere to enjoy the company I was with. Everything was taken care of and it was a great time. I would recommend and will be returning soon.

This place starts to get packed around 630PM on a Monday during high season. It manages to be cozy yet bright with lots of windows. Service was very friendly and helpful with allergies. We ordered Catamagoosh (?) lager Chenin Blanc from Loire Valley - forget the name. It was sweeter than I usually like, but it was delicious. Short ribs with polenta. Nice roasted vegetables with this 4/5 Scallop risotto 5/5 Cheeseburger sliders without bun. Menu should say slider because there is only one as my kid pointed out. For the price point of this place I expected real cheese. 3/5

Went for dinner. I had a smokehouse burger and it was fantastic. Good size and didn't need to add anything to it. Juicy and cooked perfectly. It wasn't greasy or soggy like some burgers get. Waiter was exceptionally attentive and service was solid

We had a very nice and polite server, Darryl, who greeted us and showed us to our table. We were just arriving late in Halifax after lunch at another place and so we only had coffee and dessert. It's a beautiful place, cozy and soft music in the background. I could see that this place had a lot of good reviews on yelp. Their dessert feature was nice. It was a dark chocolate torte with raspberry coulis. It satisfied my chocolate craving, and was elegantly presented. Hard to finish after just having lunch but It was creamy and moist so easy to devour. The praline on top was very light and way on the teeth with a complimentary crunch. Our decaf was good, dark and chocolatey. Compared to the other "diners" I've been used to in Nova Scotia this place was much finer. Is definitely come back!

3 years ago, I had the best fish tacos of my life in Tofino, BC. I have been chasing that dragon ever since. Today was my day of reckoning. Oh. My. God. Also had the mussels and beef brisket wrap. Both were astounding. Service was excellent. I am a happy camper.

An excellent place to eat on a summer day/evening. I'd say that this place has "high end pub food". Their burgers are outstanding - in particular the Smokehouse has two strips of deliciously smoked bacon on a very flavourful patty. Their patio has a nice vibe to it, and has just enough privacy that you don't feel like every passerby is checking out your food. This place gets five stars on the strength of its gluten-free options. My wife is GF, and she was extremely satisfied with both the GF bun, as well as the GF dessert options, which includes an ice cream sandwich featuring GF chocolate chip cookies as the "bread". Bring your appetite!

So they have 2 places, one opposite the other; one's more casual while the other's more for dining purposes. Went here for late night drinks, got 2 cocktails both of which were pretty good. Loved the about thyme drink especially, done very well. Service was good. Didn't get any food. Vibe was laid back and chill. Would recommend stopping here for a quick drink.

Great service and their Korean chicken dish is amazing! The serving is enough for two people if you get an app to share or the side veggies. Great value!!!

Had planned to go to "The Coastal" but it was closed. It was raining and the closed sign was a bummer - Yelp had wrongly indicated it was open!!!. So we headed back to our hotel and discovered this gem. Pros - great cosy ambience - very friendly staff who are knowledgable about local things to do - got great tips that are not at all touristy - smoked potato chowder- generous portions that two can share and DELICIOUS!! - speciality #coffees - Irish cream and B52 were brilliant - unique flavours, slightly charred but to perfection- cashew & mushroom veggie burger - ramp sausage patty burger was meaty and flavourful Cons - a tad pricier but so are most of the places near the waterfront and fare far worse Cost - brunch for 2 cost us - ~$ 50 Will we come back again? - betcha!! - must do thing in our next Halifax trip that we recommend be done only after mid June

FAMILY VACAY! You guys know how that is. The 'rents and I went on a week-long sweep of the Canadian Midatlantic Provinces during which we ate at a wide variety of establishments - from fine dining to local shacks. 2 Doors Down was 2 Hands Down the best of them all! During our first night in Halifax, we of course perused Yelp and ended up at 2DD. With their inventive, seasonal menu, classy yet casual ambiance, and downright delicious cuisine, this fantastic find was a highlight of the entire journey. So much so that it was difficult not to return the second night we had in the city! Halifax hipster but not too presumptuous. Locally-sourced ingredients and rotating options. Every night they boast different "bar bites" on offer which are written out on chalkboard walls. We started out with the mac-n-cheese bites ($5). Warm, cheesy interior with a crisp, crumbly exterior, these nuggets revved up my childhood fascination with the comfort food. Even the ketchup served alongside is housemade. No Kraft and Heinz here, people. This is the real stuff. For entrees, we went splitsville with the lobster bruschetta, farmer's market soup on special, and fried chicken. The lobster bruschetta was loaded up with mounds of lobster as well as a creamy sauce which complemented the cool crustacean flawlessly. All this served over a large, toasted foccachia slice left us completely satisfied yet somehow still drooling for more. The lobster rolls we had during the rest of the trip just saddened us in comparison. The tomato-based soup was the special of the day and was loaded up with a ton of veggies including asparagus and corn. This tasted very fresh but was not my favorite dish of the day. The fried chicken was spectacular. I'm from Georgia, so I know my Southern food. The chicken piece, albeit a bit smaller than I'm used to (which shows their emphasis on local), was fried flawlessly - light yet crispy with so much flavor. Drizzle on some of that honey sauce to complete the savory-sweet sensation. It was accompanied by potato salad as well as crave-worthy corn bread. I just need to know - how did they learn down-home cookin' in Canada? And make it (gasp!) perhaps even better? The dessert options at 2DD also rotate and are all served in mason jars, as described by our waitress. Looking to continue the childhood craving throwback, we opted for the s'mores pudding. Layer of fudgey brownie chunks, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs were covered by a cloud of mini marshmallows just slightly toasted to get that warm, gooey s'mores taste and feel. But better. After this revelation of a dessert parfait, I will never be able to enjoy the traditional sandwich version in quite the same way. And somehow I'm all right with that. Looking for a truly unique and enjoyable dining experience? If you said no, I'm sorry. You're lame. If so, check out 2DD right away. Just don't be too heartbroken when you find yourself unsatisfied by other dishes you try afterward. You've been forewarned.

Mussels Normandy was great. The apples have a nice crunchy texture. The fish cakes were excellent. The sweet sauce and pickles went perfect with saltiness of the crispy fish cakes. The scallop and broccoli carbonara was on the heavy side but the scallops were cooked perfectly not overcooked