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Café Lunette, Halifax, NS

Café Lunette

4.6
4.6
703 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
Café by day, bistro by night, this Parisian-inspired eatery will play host to morning coffee and pastries, business lunches, date nights, weekend brunch and everything in between. The menu will feature a greatest hits list of timeless French dishes, a selection of classic cocktails and wines, as well as a standout viennoiserie that will offer a rich variety of baked goods.

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2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 31 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, Breakfast, Contemporary French

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (902) 334-1300

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Vanessa Belanger

  • Neighbourhood

    Halifax

  • Cross Street

    George St and Lower Water St

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Water St Terminal

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Décadence: The After Dinner Sessions

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - Sat - 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
    Join us every Thursday to Saturday after 9pm to enjoy $10 glasses of bubbles, $12 classic cocktails, and half-priced bottles of bubbles and wines. Hungry for more? Our oh-la-lavish menu of French-inspired fare features mouthwatering bar bites, perfectly shareable appetizers, and a luxurious $35 two-course prix fixe. Take in the sound of live jazz every Thursday from 8–11pm and DJ melodies every Friday and Saturday night.

  • Apero Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Consider it the perfect way to end your day and start your night. Come and enjoy our daily Apero Hour from 3–5pm, #souslalune. Apero Hour includes 50% off select bottles of wines, $10 glasses of bubbles, and $12 classic cocktails.

What 703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for brunch

  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for brunch

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

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  1. Cjsd

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chose to celebrate a birthday here and was not disappointed. Excellent service, beautiful venue and interesting menu. A great addition to the downtown dining scene.
  2. EllenU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect for brunch with girlfriends.
  3. PaulaH

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Nice ambience and service but worst Eggs Benedict ever.
  4. SamF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great atmosphere. Great service. Really great location, delicious food. A bit too pricey and the acoustics are a bit too loud -- hard tile floors. But would definitely recommend.
  5. Terr

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Escargot had no taste. Mussels were not that tasty. Had better outside of Canada that were also from PEI. White wine was lost in heavy tomato sauce. Fries were mostly burnt
  6. MarcS

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service and food . Attentive . Pleasant. Ambience. Room is noisy when busy
  7. Lauren

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and food was very good. The setting is really lovely.
  8. Louis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The place was very nice, well decorated. Our spot was a bit crowded due to the table next to us who decided to eat side by side and not face to face. The service was ok but we had to ask several times for stuff that was missing on the table (spoon and milk for the tea, sugar and salt). The food was ok but a bit expensive for what it was.
  9. 1958jeg

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been twice to Cafe Lynette and both times were amazing from the food to the service. Looking forward to coming back for dinner.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Ordered appetizers and 1 was cold 1 was hot. Took 45 min to have main meal delivered and it was not busy!! Over priced for quality of food and cafeteria atmosphere.
  11. YvonneD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner. I highly recommend Café Lunette.
  12. MarieSsss

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Very loud restaurant; our group found the restaurant very noisy, there was even a dj, did not match the vibe of the menu/look of the restaurant. Food was pretty good.
  13. Allison

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service, amazing food. A bit on the louder scale but it was later into the evening on a Saturday night :). We had fun!
  14. HollyK

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good but garnishes on food and drink were unappealing. Drink menu and wine list were disappointing. Excellent service and great ambiance.
  15. Hotandbothered

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The food was great. We made a reservation a week in advance but we're seated in the bar as opposed to the dining room. The table and chairs were not comfortable. Also, it was about 95 degrees inside. If I went back I would make sure I was seated in the dining room
  16. MaggieR

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Was lovely! And the trio playing was an added bonus while we were still able to talk the musicians made the evening just that much more delightful. Enjoyed our meal but Wud say the steak tartare was a little heavy on the mustard component
  17. ShelbyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at Cafe Lunette to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday. The atmosphere was fantastic, perfect lighting and beautiful decor! The staff were both welcoming and accommodating and the chef who plated our dessert wrote “Happy Birthday” with chocolate on the plate :) Awesome overall experience!
  18. Doug

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Positive, energetic place with above average food. Great ambiance. Needs better washroom access -requires at guide at present.
  19. MMcB

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was lovely and the service was great but the quality of the food did not match the high prices. I was expecting a higher quality.
  20. DanielO

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service. Made for a great evening
  21. GladIwent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Birthday Brunch… overall experience was fabulous. Staff very friendly and our server was fantastic! She even put a candle on the dessert plate when she discovered that it was for a birthday! Will definitely recommend and visit again!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent date night! Beautiful spot. Drinks were fantastic (eau de La passion, wine, Baileys). Escargot were delicious. Trout was cooked perfectly. And the potatoes and green beans it came with were seasoned so well. And the desserts (crème brûlée & lemon tart) topped a perfect night off! Look forward to going back!!
  23. CalleeR

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a beautiful restaurant, with such gorgeous food. I love the atmosphere here so much!
  24. lisam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely posh French bistro with great service, and even a little jazz trio to add to the great Parisian atmosphere. The food is spot on classic French - rich and delish. Loved it!
  25. TimC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. It was a thoroughly enjoyable meal and experience. Second visit, looking forward to more
  26. RachelG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Visited for Brunch. Inside the restaurant the decor is lovely! The food was mediocre and pricey for the quality. The almond croissant however and the coffees were good. The eggs Benny was not so good.
  27. Flossy

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Americana we have ever tasted! Lovely decor. Bright and charming during the day. Warm and cozy at night. We went there for desert and coffee/cocktails after dinner. Was not disappointed! Their coffee was so good, we went back for brunch the following day.
  28. BenM

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I found it a little crowded (lack of privacy) and too noisy and loud. Otherwise it was very good
  29. Sandals

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely dinner out with friends, everything from appetizer to dessert was fabulous. Place was packed on a Saturday night, our server was excellent and attentive considering how busy it was. Would highly recommend, we will be back!
  30. MegI

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Hi! Last night we ordered the beef rib special to share. Unfortunately 90% of the rib was fat. I felt bad saying anything negative about the meal so I decided not mention my disappointment to the server. After we left I regretted not saying something so I wanted to give my feed back here. The restaurant is lovely but the food was very disappointing.
  31. JamieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fine dining, value is not an appropriate aspect. This place is high end.
  32. ShannonC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in a long time. All of the servers were extremely present. From start to finish, we were well taken care of. And the food was fantastic. We can’t wait to go back!
  33. CalvinD

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best brekfasts I've had in the city. First place in Halifax I've had properly cooked pork belly, and it was delicious
  34. LAINS

    Atlantic Canada

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a wonderful brunch here. My husband had the Lunette Special…eggs over easy just a requested, tasty pork belly & great bread used for the toast. My omelette was nicely done, the home fries were crispy but needed pepper & salt to up the taste. Service was very good, not intrusive at all. We each had a glass of wine…the house white from Lightfoot & Wolfville was good. Finished our meals with latte & cappuccino, good coffee & nice presentation. Would definitely recommend & return to try other tasty options on the menu.
  35. Giggawatt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Each dish at our table of 4 was very good. The salmon and this week's foie gras outstanding. The beef tartare, scallop crudo, ratatouille and mussels were very good. The service was friendly and appreciated being greeted by not just our waiter. Ambiance was beautiful. The bathrooms a fun adventure. Overall excellent. Will definitely be coming back.
  36. BillV

    Atlantic Canada

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    2nd time we have been here and even better than before. Escargot are uniquely and deliciously prepared. Trout was perfectly cooked. Our table also loved the duck and the chicken. We will return.
  37. NormandC

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Excellent restaurant, I recommend this place for a good dinner
  38. AnwynB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice little cafe, great food and coffee, genuinely felt like I was sitting in a French cafe! Will definitely be coming back here!
  39. RoseMarieC

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My first visit, had a great brunch Will certainly go again.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a lovely brunch at cafe Lunette. The manager knew we had just gotten married the night before and sent over a beautiful dessert on the house, very nice touch and the food was delicious.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Café Lunette is rated 4.6 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Café Lunette

160-1741 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0J2

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    George St and Lower Water St

  • Neighbourhood

    Halifax

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    French, Breakfast, Contemporary French

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Water St Terminal

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Vanessa Belanger

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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