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The Ostrich Club, Halifax, NS

The Ostrich Club

4.8 (775)
CAN$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
5529 Young st, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
The Ostrich Club is all about quality over quantity. Simple food with big flavours. Natural wines. Thoughtful cocktails. Warm and inviting service.

Please have a look at our menus though please note that the regular menus may not be entirely current as there may be a delay from open table in re-posting the most up-to-date ones. See our website for current menus.

We hope to welcome you soon!
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 454-0069
  • Website
    http://www.theostrichclub.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Matt Kelly
  • Private party facilities
    The Ostrich Club can seat up to 40 people for a sit down dinner.
  • Location
    5529 Young st, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7
  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Cross Street
    Hydrostone Market
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 775 people are saying

The Ostrich Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Ambience

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for fine wines

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambience

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Nova Scotia

    Hot spot

  • Nova Scotia

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for fine wines

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ostrich Club dazzles with its "amazing food," "fantastic cocktails," and "exceptional service." Renowned for its creative dishes and diverse wine selection, it offers a cozy yet upscale atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about its evolving menu and "unique dining experience," making it a Halifax favorite.
775 Reviews

  1. Joanie

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I rarely write reviews and especially not bad reviews but I we had an extremely disappointing experience at The Ostrich Club. The two small plates that we had were terrible. The Endive salad was just greens with an overly acidic dressing and the mushroom parfait was honestly gross. The smell and texture were similar to cat food. I have never had to ask for something to be taken away from my table because of the smell. The cocktails were essentially served in shot glasses, were over priced, and tasted like juice. And unfortunately there was a fruit fly infestation that just icked us out. One landed in my $20 5 ounce pour of wine when half the glass was left. I pointed it out to the server and she replaced it with literally a splash of wine. It just felt so cheap and combative. The server was clearly emotional and offended that we weren’t having a good experience. If a restaurant is going to charge high prices, expectations of guests are going to be higher…but honestly I would have been put off by this place if they were giving the food and drinks away for free. This place was an extremely overpriced disappointment. We spent over $100 in less than an hour for an experience that honestly grossed us out.

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  2. Myrna

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drink the menu was very original and fun and paired perfectly with the delicious food plates we shared throughout the evening. Our table of four started with the oysters, which had just a touch of heat and paired very nicely with the mushroom parfait. There was a wide assortment of gluten-free options as well as vegetarian options our table guests. The scallops were cooked perfectly with a buttery caramelization. It was so good, we got a second order. The pasta and whitefish arrived together and were very light while savoury. We finished the meal with a watercress salad and the most delicious chicken I’ve ever had. We did a dessert drink of a deconstructed root beer float with espresso. Delicious. The service was attentive and nicely paced. Bravo to the front and back of house. Thank you for making our evening so special. We cannot wait to go back.

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  3. Peter

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at OSTRICH. Will go again for sure. Surprised at the quality (surprised win a good way). Great service: attentive not fawning.

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  4. Anthony

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New menu items since our last visit, continued excellence of food and service, combined with very fine options for wine choices, made for another memorable evening. Thank you!

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  5. Julia

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal at The Ostrich Club. The cocktails are fun (with an ever changing themed menu), the food devine and the service excellent. A real gem, I would highly recommend.

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  6. Jacqui

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, staff, every time. I have never had an experience here that I did not love

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was generally fine, but the server significantly emphasized the fact that the table reservation was ending soon, even stating “okay I could rush your dessert if you would like since you only have 12 minutes left at this table.” We felt this was quite inappropriate and could have been stated more politely. This is ufortunate considering that we were looking forward to our visit to Ostrich Club as it was a graduation celebration. Will likely be booking elsewhere for celebrations in the future.

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  8. Erin

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! The food, the wine/cocktails, the staff, the mood! One of my favourite spots!

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  9. Darlene

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Exceptional evening with Alana and Lindsay. Their creativity and passion support a beautiful food and drink experience. Truly, they are the best in the business.

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  10. Kristen

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you would like a special experience with creativity, intelligence, and care built into the food and drinks, this is the place for you. The food and wine recommendations made my mouth feel like it was dancing inside! What a lovely evening!

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The Ostrich Club is rated 4.8 stars by 775 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Ostrich Club

5529 Young st, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hydrostone Market
  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Matt Kelly
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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