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The Five Fishermen

4.6
4.6
2599 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Seafood
****FOR PARTIES OF 10 PEOPLE OR MORE PLEASE EMAIL Fivefishermen@graftonconnor.com***

Join us at Five Fishermen restaurant in Downtown Halifax and let the personalized service and warm contemporary ambiance, set the tone for an exceptional dining experience.

Choose from a varied selection of the finest seafood available, or indulge in our critically acclaimed prime center cut steaks, aged 28 days and wood fire grill to perfection. Complement your meal with a selection from our wine menu — an award-wining list of more than 200 wines curated by our Sommelier.

If a more relaxed experience is desired, visit our lively bar where you can sip classic and creative hand-shaken cocktails or a selection of micro-brewed beers and ales, regional wines, single-malt scotches and fresh squeezed juices and enjoy signature appetizers . Whatever the occasion, from a quiet weeknight dinner to a special private event, let us handle every detail. We'll do the work. You bask in the glory.

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2 people

8:00 p.m.


Booked 50 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary Canadian, Wine Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (902) 422-4421

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Greg-His main vision is to offer light, modern and a creative set of updated classics using local seafood and vegetables from around Nova Scotia. With years of experience in a number of styles and cuisines, expect to see a lot from this young Chef as

  • Catering

    If you are searching for a place to host your next group function, Five Fishermen is the perfect setting for your private or semi-private event. Visit us at www.FiveFishermen.com to book your next event.

  • Private party facilities

    Join us at The Five Fishermen restaurant in Downtown Halifax and let the personalized service and warm contemporary ambiance set the tone for an exceptional dining experience.

  • Private party contact

    Alana Stobert: (902) 422-4421

  • Neighbourhood

    Halifax

  • Cross Street

    Carmichael Street

  • Parking Details

    The Prince George Hotel offers a parking lots just a block up from the restaurant. Located on Grafton Street.

  • Public Transit

    One block from major public transit stop.

  • Entertainment

    The Five Fishermen - has earned the reputation of Halifax's premier seafood restaurant for over 35 years. Internationally known for delicious seafood and historical setting, The Five Fishermen offers the best of Nova Scotia hospitality and cuisine. The freshest Maritime bounty, an award winning wine list and genuine Maritime hospitality makes dining at the Five Fishermen extraordinary.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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What 2,599 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambience

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

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  1. BevM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Lovely place and great service. Good presentation. Lobster and salmon overcooked. Risotto superb. Portions very small with prices very high. Most 8 oz wines of glass just under $20.

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  2. LMcWheez

    Manitoba

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible and the service was awesome. Will visit again next time we are in HFX.

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  3. TerryD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Defina was our server, she was new at her job and was Awesome. We enjoyed our whole experience. A tad pricey but with todays economy and inflation can understand why. Would return.

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  4. AparnaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great ambience and food. Loved the shrimp linguine.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food3service3ambience3
    Food was great but the kitchen was incredibly slow…. Meal arrived over 90 minutes after being seated.

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  6. JulieS

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in the city for one night and we are so glad we choose The Five Fisherman! Our experience was perfect and the food was delicious.

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  7. Hollywood

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very pleasant and special culinary experience. No issues booking a reservation on line. We both ordered the lobster dinner, as we cannot easily access fresh Atlantic lobster. A special thank you to our server Skylar, who was extremely accommodating and very friendly to a couple of tourists. Will be back for sure.

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  8. SarahY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was recommended to us by our tour guide so we made a reservation. The building itself was rich in history which our server so eloquently went into detail about including a few of the ghost stories. Food was phenomenal! Great ambience! Highly recommend!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is one of the top 3 that we have experienced in the last 2 decades. Skyler (sp) was awesome! We had the local oysters, filet (Oscar), digby scallop app, with a bottle of Brunello. Such an awesome place! You can’t go wrong!!

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  10. Sally

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food was overpriced for what it was. The steak was burnt(not just charred) on the outside and undercooked on the inside.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All round fantastic experience

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  12. BrianR

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely date night with my wife of 54 years. Meal and service top notch. Highly recommend it.

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  13. Rhjmdl

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so good, I’d say the best I’ve had in Halifax ever!! Amazing flavours and perfecting cooked. The service was impeccable, and the decor is beautiful! Best time ever!

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  14. GiuseppinaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and nice ambiance. Reasonable prices. Plan for about $100/person with a glass of wine/beer.

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  15. RobertE

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great evening out! Thank you. And highly recommend.

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  16. kathyh

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an excellent experience. The food was outstanding, but you paid for it! Our server (Lampy) was wonderful. Extremely friendly and very personable. It was my 60th birthday and I felt very spoilt ! Overall I thoroughly recommend 5Fisherman.

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  17. MarkB

    Northern MI

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit to Halifax (From the States) and The Five Fisherman. We loved the restaurant, the service, and the quality of the food. An added nice touch was our seat at the window overlooking the historic St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

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  18. JaneH

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    Overall restaurant experience was okay, they did accommodate our request for a window side table. However, on our reservation, we did indicate a birthday was to be celebrated. We reminded the wait staff during the meal. Our server said we needed to prebook a request (which we did) and that she didn’t know anything about it (the staff we quietly reminded because it was supposed to be a surprise said she would let our server know), and that we had to order a dessert (which we didn’t know about until after our meal and we had our bill). That part of our dinner was disappointing.

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  19. Lynn

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyable. Everything was first rate. The wait staff was attentive but not intrusive. The food was spectacular except for the desserts, which were ordinary.

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  20. Grenfell

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great from staff, ambience, food. Wonderful duck cassoulet!

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  21. LindaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and a very attractive facility

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  22. MarieN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! Would recommend this restaurant.

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  23. Jason

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! The food and service was top notch!!

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  24. Bonnie

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Kristin was amazing and the food was tremendous!

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  25. LisaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for a great 65th birthday dinner. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. We will come back next trip to Halifax and recommend it to others.

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  26. dundasmom

    Toronto

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing meal! Great mushrooms and arctic char Delicious desserts The service was friendly and prompt

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  27. GregoryT

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the Five Fishermen came through! I think it will be our Anniversary tradition from now on. Free champagne and roses, great food, awesome service and a great ambiance make it a great choice for a special occasion. We will be back

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  28. StewartB

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambience. Service was good, Looks like a good top down culture as I saw the manager on his hands and knees wiping a spill and he qas cery attentive to the tables supporting the staff. Its hard to eat out now with the cost but its not limited to his place as fresh fish is expensive just wish we had USA or EU pricing models for restaurants.

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  29. SandraW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice last evening on our tour of Canada. We are from England.

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  30. Adoyler

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food was excellent. Service was a little inattentive, but pleasant. Weird inability to bring a bottle of wine up from a sister restaurant below. Overall it was a good experience, but room for improvement.

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  31. SamanthaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The seafood was very fresh but the portions were small for the price paid. Vegetarian Options were uninspired and mediocre at best. Nice ambiance but we won’t be rushing back.

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  32. Shari

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Anniversary dinner. Fabulous. Top notch food, fantastic waitress, perfect ambience. Even gave us an anniversary dessert. Couldn’t be better. Even the manager walked about to make sure we were having a great time!

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  33. TLDH

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. Service was great. Food was good although menu didn’t have a lot of selection. Overall really nice and I’d go back again.

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  34. ToficM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food Amazing service Amazing management Great prices

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  35. MWYYC

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good service but inconsistent cocktails which meant that going back a second time was a less stellar experience

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  36. Andre

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was very very good. Very good food. Got free sparkling wine. Very nice people. When will have chance will come again.

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  37. SherryD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal by excellent staff served in a beautiful environment.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been years since we had been to the 5 fisherman, it was a pleasant surprise to see the new decor, but the service and food was the same amazing quality that we remembered. Well done.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was good but average, with the exception of the oysters which were great. We ordered the halibut and burger which were ok. Halibut was dry and the burger average. Service started good but then was slow and we rarely saw our server. Would understand if it was busy but many tables left half way through. The server was nice and friendly, just absent. Not worth the almost $200 bill for two people.

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  40. DavidN

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Overall, we found the restaurant excellent and can only recommend it.

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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
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Five Fishermen is rated 4.6 stars by 2599 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 p.m.


Booked 50 times today
Google Map for The Five Fishermen

1740 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2B6

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Carmichael Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Halifax

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary Canadian, Wine Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    The Prince George Hotel offers a parking lots just a block up from the restaurant. Located on Grafton Street.

  • Public Transit

    One block from major public transit stop.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Greg-His main vision is to offer light, modern and a creative set of updated classics using local seafood and vegetables from around Nova Scotia. With years of experience in a number of styles and cuisines, expect to see a lot from this young Chef as

  • Entertainment

    The Five Fishermen - has earned the reputation of Halifax's premier seafood restaurant for over 35 years. Internationally known for delicious seafood and historical setting, The Five Fishermen offers the best of Nova Scotia hospitality and cuisine. The freshest Maritime bounty, an award winning wine list and genuine Maritime hospitality makes dining at the Five Fishermen extraordinary.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

  • Phone number

    (902) 422-4421

  • Catering

    If you are searching for a place to host your next group function, Five Fishermen is the perfect setting for your private or semi-private event. Visit us at www.FiveFishermen.com to book your next event.

  • Private party facilities

    Join us at The Five Fishermen restaurant in Downtown Halifax and let the personalized service and warm contemporary ambiance set the tone for an exceptional dining experience.

  • Private party contact

    Alana Stobert: (902) 422-4421

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