Field Guide

A fantastic little Gastropub in the heart of Halifax. Small, sharable, well executed plates. Really enjoyed the mushroom bao and warm olives! The gnocchi was also spot on! My favourite part of the experience though was the friendly service. The bartender went out of his way to make me a delicious mocktail that was well crafted and perfectly balanced. Will definitely be back for a date night next time I'm in town!!!!

Got the bao buns and scallop ceviche here. The bao bun was one of the best I’ve had in my life! Cocktails were not that great but the food makes up for it

The cocktail list is inspired; possibly divinely. Delicious food in perfect portion sizes. You definitely won't walk away hungry or uncomfortable. Service was somehow both attentive and relaxed, and always extremely friendly. Vibes were perfect; prices, more than fair. If anyone I know says they're going to Halifax, I am recommending Field Guide without question. Please try the Milk Punch!!!

The chef is on another level. Very creative and thoughtful. Everything we had was delicious! Can’t wait to go back soon. Maybe tonight…

Absolutely wonderful experience end-to-end from Field Guide. This was our second time visiting Field Guide for dinner, and it was just as good as the first, if not better. We chose bar seats right in front of the open tiny kitchen and enjoyed chatting with the cooks during service. Everyone - The bartender, the hosts, and the cooks were personable, fun, and attentive. The drinks were inventive and well balanced, exactly what I'd expect from an eclectic bar on Queen West in Toronto, but much closer to home. Food came out at a reasonable pace, which considering the size of the kitchen (Three cooks in something smaller than apartment kitchens I've had before! A single 30" Induction range!) is impressive. I'd say we made a mistake doing 6 of the larger plates between two people, but we managed to down it all. Everything was well balanced and approachable, with a huge focus put on texture - Incredibly well thought out from that standpoint. We left completely satisfied and look forward to our next opportunity to visit. If more places took after Field Guide when it comes to hospitality and care, the world would be a better place. Props!

Pretty decent spot with interesting food options. Seating is rather limited - even with a reservation we were seated at the bar, which was kind of uncomfortable. Service was adequate. The charcuterie board was tasty, but also pretty large despite being included in the “sorta hungry” part of the menu, so bring a very empty stomach if you want it.

Drinks were great! Ordered the mushroom Bao bun and it was so rich and filling. The sauce legitimately makes you want to lick the plate. The were very accommodating for my gluten-free mom!

Absolutely love this place. Favourite restaurant in the city hands down. Patrick makes incredible drinks, and the service was impeccable! Cannot recommend this place any more.