Darya

Name: Darya
Address: 1709 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J 1S5
Telephone: (902) 334-4874
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

537 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

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A refined yet earthy dining destination on the Halifax waterfront, Daryâ offers a fresh, bright take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Featuring a globally-inspired wine list, vibrant cocktails and a large, sunny patio, Daryâ’s spirited, relaxed atmosphere invites diners to break bread with friends and loved ones and sample as many flavours and textures as possible.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(902) 334-4874
Website
https://www.daryahalifax.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
1709 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S5
Neighbourhood
Halifax
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
Water St Terminal

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Darya
$100.00 per person
Dec 31, 2023 only
Ring in the New Year by the sea with bubbles, DJ beats, and Eastern Mediterranean cuisine! Sip on welcome bubbles, enjoy passed canapés, and cheer to 2024 with more bubbles at midnight. Plus, immerse yourself in the coastal ambience with a live DJ, drummers, and performances by Serpentine Studios. $100 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Make this New Year’s Eve one to remember!

Offers

Casa Blanca Brunch
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for weekend brunch from 11:30am–3pm and dig into Chef Wesley Bernard’s Mediterranean-inspired brunch menu. For extra flavour, enjoy live DJ beats every Saturday from noon–4pm. Indulge in sweet treats like Challah French Toast and Chocolate & Cherry Borek or swim in the savoury flavours of Spiced Pepper Shakshuka and The Falafel Benedict. For a little extra sparkle, enjoy $9 mimosas with three flavours to choose from or sip on one of our signature cocktails. And, don’t miss out on our wide range of tea offerings alongside coffee heated by sand – a traditional Turkish coffee method. Make your reservation today!
$1 Oysters at Darya
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sit seaside as you sip and savour! Join us daily from 2–7pm and get your fill of briny goodness with $1 oysters when you purchase of a bottle of wine! Enjoy this incredible deal on its own, or as a prelude to our flavour-packed menu of Eastern Mediterranean-inspired eats. Please note: 12 oysters per order, with the purchase of a bottle of wine. Available while supplies last.

What 537 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Atlantic Canada
Innovative
Atlantic Canada
Healthy
Atlantic Canada
Great for outdoor dining
Atlantic Canada
Great for scenic views
Atlantic Canada
Vegetarian-friendly
Atlantic Canada
Most Booked
Nova Scotia
Innovative
Nova Scotia
Gluten-free-friendly
Nova Scotia
Healthy
Nova Scotia
Hot spot
Nova Scotia
Great for outdoor dining
Nova Scotia
Great for scenic views
Nova Scotia
Vegetarian-friendly
Nova Scotia
Most Booked

537 Reviews

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AzinM
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was tasty the antion's was great. The waitress was very friendly and helpful. Overall great experience and I would attend again. Please add More items to the menu
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ClaireB
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server (can't remember her name) was absolutely fantastic! She knew the menu so well, we tried everything that she recommended. She was very kind and attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
While food was good, quite expensive and did not have whipped cream for dessert; rather than ask if we still wished to order, it came without and charged us full price.
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BrandtK
Dubai
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and prices and portions were reasonable. Thursday lunch time was a bit quieter/emptier than I typically like, but understandable for November. Service tempo was also a bit slower than optimal for a weekday business lunch (although very friendly/polite).
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MarilynM
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The portions are very small. And to be honest the food wasn't as tasty as expected. We needed extra sauce for our meals to enjoy them more.
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BrettMH
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had dinner here last night for my friends birthday. The decor, music and vibe is unmatched. The food was incredible and our server Giulianna was top notch. This was my second visit and I can’t wait to go back! I highly recommend Darya :)
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AnneM
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive to details and the waiter was excellent at explaining the different unknown dishes to us. I can’t wait to go again.
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AllieM
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch with a couple of girlfriends, the cocktails and food were delicious and beautiful, the service was great and the restaurant was surprisingly quiet
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spirituwell
Atlantic Canada
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic evening at Darya. Our server Yana was lovely. Knowledgeable about the food and wines, attentive to our table, and so pleasant. The food was delicious and the atmosphere lively and fun. I wish we were going back tonight. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went expecting a bit of a roadhouse experience given the restaurant is associated with a new development but was pleasantly surprised. Very good food- the cheesecake in phyllo was scrumptious. The only wrinkle was the music- a kind of Middle East trance track that was repetitive and a bit annoying. Our happy chatter soon drowned it out. Recommended!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was our first experience at Darya. Located directly on the Halifax waterfront, it is a lively restaurant with tasty delights from a midsize menu. The grilled Octopus and Lamb Tagine were very good. Like most Halifax restaurants the initial impression on walk in is lacking. We believe hosts should make you feel like they know you when you walk in but are aware of the desire for the business to turn tables over in a timely manner resulting in a less personal experience. We were fortunate to be served by Victoria. She was incredibly attentive, apologetic for any delays of minimal length and made sure to ask if there was anyway she could improve her service. That was exceptional. My only recommendation would be to soften the place up a bit and add more authentic decor.
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LD04
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant! The vibes, the decor, the views, and the food!! All fantastic. Three of us went for lunch and weren’t too hungry so just had the kebabs (chicken, lamb, beef tenderloin) and got the carrots as a side. It was all delicious. Looking forward to going again to try the moussaka and others!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful dining venue, especially good for date night. Food was sometimes delicious and sometimes a bit dry and oddly seasoned. Grape leaves were not at all good but the chickpea and tahini was divine. Worth another visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The server needs lessons in doing the job. It seemed as though she was a beginner. I was suprised when the table nearby gave the server compliments as they settled the bill.
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CherylM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don't miss this restaurant....a great evening out.
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Pazzo
Naples
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was an enjoyable experience. We found the wine choices extremely expand limited. The food was very good but the bread and olive appetizer was short on olives. The chicken was excellent as was my husband’s partitions
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NicoleD
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second experience at Darya’s! The ambiance, the aesthetics, absolutely comfortable. I adore this establishment. The food is very cultured and full of colourful flavours. Definitely in the upper echelons of dining experience in Halifax. Raz… you are classy and your professionalism is appreciated.
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Pennant
Atlantic Canada
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a family birthday with a dinner at Darya and it was excellent: delicious food and attentive service. We enjoyed sharing several small plates as well as the large dishes. The pasticcicio and cauliflower shaksuka, in particular, were outstanding.
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Kelly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Daryâ is my favourite restaurant, and I'll sing it from the rooftops! The vibrant flavours, gorgeous ambiance, seamless accommodation of dietary needs, not to mention top notch service will keep me coming back again and again. Please never change. Thank you thank you thank you 🩷
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JaniceM
Atlantic Canada
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The atmosphere was spectacular. Victoria was one of the best servers and very knowledgeable.
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AnisaF
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I have gone to Darya for many dates and anniversaries! We’ve tried the whole menu and we suggest you do the same. Great for sharing and tons of flavour. One of our favourite servers Oliver always treats us like queens. Thanks for the great service every time :)
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StephanR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Definitely top 3 places to eat in Halifax and by far best ambiance.
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IsabelleG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time, especially with our server (i can’t remember her name but she was amazing and deserves to be put on large parties often). We actually all spoke about it after as well. She created an unrushed vibe for us to sit back and enjoy our food. The appetizer to main course switchover was seamless, especially with the way she gave us the first plates - Our conversation was uninterrupted and she waited for the perfect moment to place it down in front of each guest. Thank you so much to her for this lovely experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very good restaurant with good ambiance but maybe the portions of the food could be bigger for the money you are paying
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NadiaV
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing beautiful decor great location. Service was fabulous from the start with such a warm welcome from the host team Well done
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Andrew
Atlantic Canada
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A second lovely meal at Darya. We had the avocado fattoush salad, the lamb tagline and the mushroom kebab. It was delicious, service was excellent and the views are the best in Halifax.
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LisaC
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Won’t disappoint! We’ve been meaning to go to Darya for a while and like everything else we just didn’t get around to it! Until Saturday morning we decided to see if they had a table for that night and yay! Success we got in at 6:15. I think this is the perfect time to go as it’s just about busy enough without getting too loud and I suspect that it could be a bit noisy later on in the evening (maybe I am just getting old!!) the food is really good and as a vegan I was so pleased at the very clearly indicated items on the menu so I didn’t feel like a pain to have to ask (I did my research before so I knew I should be fine, it’s just nice to be able to have a selection so thank you for that) I was able to mix and match the starters and sides as unfortunately for me I don’t like mushrooms and that was the main option but honestly I think doing my combo was much more fun and I got to try lots more that way!! My husband had the calamari to start and said it was tasty and then the half chicken for his main course and gobbled it up with glee! Wine and cocktails were great and the service was attentive without being overbearing. Can’t wait to come back, thank you to all the people who work there it was brilliant xx
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AprilN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was lovely, decor and atmosphere was wonderful, prices were reasonable, food was great. BEST CHEESECAKE EVER!
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KellyH
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love that there are so many vegan options. My favourite restaurant in Halifax at the moment!
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ST01
Atlantic Canada
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to Darya and we will be back for sure. We had a group of 5 for a birthday and shared several different plates. The salmon kabob was fantastic as was the eggplant. Super evening with terrific service.
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Jordan
Atlantic Canada
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We came to celebrate a special occasion. The ambience was nice and enjoyable, the host was very welcoming and the appetizers were amazing! But, we were told that any of the mains would be suitable to share between two people, which was not the case and we ordered two mains. We were not made aware of any food and drink upcharges, simply saw them on the bill. Our server was very stand offish and cold, spent a lot of time at other tables and made lengthy conversation with other tables—yet would barely make eye contact with my partner and myself. We didn't even receive a reply when we thanked our waiter for water or for clearing our plates. Other waiters came to our table and were nice and pleasant, but ours rarely came to the table and we were uncomfortable to ask them for anything due to the attitude put out. Despite the table service, we still enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere. I would return to share appetizers again.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was exceptional! It’s my fave place to dine in Halifax.
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DavidJ
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant vibe and location with good menu reflecting eastern Med
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was An amazing vibe. Service was awesome. DJ played the best music. Manager was super kind and welcoming when we arrived. Loved the restaurant.
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Taylor
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was wonderful and the food was amazing. It’s always an excellent experience when we dine here!
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KimT
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous decor, excellent food, and attentive service (despite being short - many thanks to the staff who took on our table, including Munir and the man who brought out a spoon with my pastitsios). A fantastic night out.
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NancyD
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food, service and decor was great but the background music was very annoying - heavy base background that made it difficult to hear the other 3 people at our table. If you were to switch the music to something more mellow. easy listening, I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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BiljanaD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food. Simple street or taverna style but presented beautifully! Finally a place to get some grilled squid and octopus at. Beautiful enterior but music a bit too loud and bit too dark. Light color writing on the menu makes it very difficult to read in such lighting. Regardless, I would recommend and will go back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Hit or miss - seems to depend on the team that is serving. Some are amazing and over the top thoughtful, and others have you waiting for each and every aspect of a dinner. The food is consistently high quality.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was tasty and the service excellent. I felt the choice was somewhat limited and it is quite pricy. Great location.
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FAQs

Darya is rated 4.6 stars by 537 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

1709 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S5

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Halifax
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
Water St Terminal

Website
https://www.daryahalifax.com/
Phone number
(902) 334-4874

Darya

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Darya

Offers

Casa Blanca Brunch

$1 Oysters at Darya

Menu

What 537 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is Darya restaurant rated?

Is Darya currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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