The Ostrich Club

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

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   Asher

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome restaurant, great vibe, delicious menu, amazing cocktails.
   

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   Sara

   Atlantic Canada2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Ostrich Club continues to prove why it’s one of our favourite spots in the city. As people who travel (and eat) with intention — from tucked-away wine bars in Europe to Michelin-starred tasting menus — this place still manages to surprise and delight in all the right ways. This cozy little spot in the North End (bonus: it’s walkable for us!) toes the line between sexy cocktail bar and elevated neighbourhood restaurant… and nails it. We popped in for what was supposed to be “just a drink” (LOL, classic us) and ended up swooning over Old Fashioneds crafted by Lindsay (the bar magician), a perfect wine pour, and a lineup of small plates that honestly deserve their own spotlight. Let’s talk about the mushroom parfait. It straight-up rivalled the Michelin-star mushroom mousse we had recently, and that’s not hyperbole. We're talking Lukes Small Goods sourdough, onion jam, oloroso sherry, pickled mushrooms — all the umami, none of the pretension. And then there was the ice cream. Caramelized onion ice cream with stewed plums. Sounds weird. Tastes like a buttery, nutty, caramelesque religious experience. The vibe? Effortlessly cool — like the kind of place you could bring a date, meet friends, or sit solo at the bar and feel completely at ease. Service is top-tier: attentive without hovering, polished without stiffness. That rare fine-dining-meets-neighbourhood-bar combo. Would I go back? Hell yes. I want to eat my way through the whole menu and probably write a sonnet about that parfait. Five stars. Zero notes. Just go.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic Canada1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything is always great. Food is great. Cocktails are amazing.
   

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   Charbel

   Atlantic Canada2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a phenomenal experience cocktails were amazing the wine was outstanding, and the food! Food was amazing could taste all flavours of each dish.
   

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   Louise VIP

   Toronto4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our go to when we visit our daughter in Halifax Alana and Lindsay are both creative with the cocktail and wine list They also love Taylor Swift!
   

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   Linda

   Atlantic Canada15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a truly unique and lovely dining experience. Cocktails were perfect, food choices were plentiful and delicious! Service was outstanding and ambiance was perfect for an amazing, non-traditional, Sunday evening dinner.
   

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   Beth

   Atlantic Canada3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had not been to Ostrich Club for quite a while. Although last time was good, last night was great. The food, wine, service, ambiance were all excellent. Totally enjoyed the evening. Thank you
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic Canada1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Impeccable service and fabulous and original food. An excellent drink and wine list with tremendous variety. Thank you
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic Canada1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I brought a colleague here for their first time and it was such a special experience. I have been here many times before and no matter if it's a quick drop in for a drink or a really special occasion, I always feel incredibly well taken care of. Wine selections (as always) were perfection and our experience was made even better because our meal was curated to the wines we chose. This level of detail is a rare find and we are so lucky to have this place in our city!
   

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    Juli

    Atlantic Canada7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always a pleasure! We had the bread, dumplings, and agnolotti - none should be missed. Dessert was also a highlight: the chocolate. The perfect amount of sweet to end the meal. Drinks were delicious and top quality. Can’t find a better place in Halifax!
    

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