The Press Gang

Name: The Press Gang
Address: 5218 Prince St., Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J 3X4
Telephone: (902) 423-8816
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1721 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

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The Press Gang, located in the heart of downtown Halifax, occupies one of the city’s oldest historic stone structures which dates back to 1759. Boasting a formal dining experience like no other in the city, The Press Gang features an extensive menu with a rich array of exquisite seafood, meat and poultry dishes to satisfy every palate.
Visit our famous Oyster Bar for a selection of Maritime oysters, succulent appetizers and an extensive list of wines and martinis. Enjoy one of Nova Scotia's largest scotch selections, featuring over 75 single malts and listen to our grand piano played by some of Halifax's finest musicians every Friday and Saturday night, beginning at 8:30pm.

The Henry Room
Our 18th century private dining room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition, we offer one semi-private space, suitable for up to 28 guests.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

11:30 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Global, International, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 423-8816
Website
http://www.thepressgang.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Bryan Corkery
Catering
The Henry Room <br />Our 18th century private dining room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition, we offer one semi-private space, suitable for up to 28 guests.
Private party facilities
Our 18th century Private Dinning Room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition we offer one-semi private space, suitable for group of 28 guests.
Private party contact
Saundra Heaslip: (902) 423-8816

Location
5218 Prince St. Halifax, NS B3J 3X4
Neighbourhood
Halifax
Cross Street
Grand Parade & City Hall
Parking Details
Street parking is FREE between 6pm and 8am and on weekends & holidays
Entertainment
A proud supporter of local live music, The Press Gang hosts the immensely talented Mike Cowie every Friday and Saturday night. Acclaimed trumpet player, singer and songwriter, Mike Cowie along with top Halifax musician, Gerry Carruthers on piano perform popular pop songs from the 70’s to present day. Enjoy this talented trio's uniquely arranged versions of songs by Sting, Prince, Annie Lennox, David Bowie, The Beatles and more.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Our Fresh Shucked Oysters
The cold Atlantic waters just of the rugged Nova Scotia coast produce some of the tastiest oysters in the world. Our local suppliers include; Sober Island, Pristine Bay & BeauSoleil. Our fresh shucked oysters are served on the half shell with lemons, horseradish & house made accompaniments
- per oyster$3.75
Our Famous Oyster Shooters$22.00
Alchemy! The fusion of a succulent local oyster and a delicious cocktail 4 fresh shucked oysters in individual shot glasses enhanced with your choice of cocktail: Avion Margarita, Absolut Caesar or Pernod Martini. Although we make every effort to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions, we cannot guarantee the possibility of items coming in contact with certain allergens. Please make your server aware of any and all dietary concerns

Appetizers

Torched Oysters$19.00
4 baked oysters with Pernod, baby spinach, caramelized onion, double smoked bacon & parmesan cheese
Press Gang Seafood Chowder$18.00
dill, sherry cream chowder broth with fresh Maritime seafood including: halibut, mussels, salmon & cold-water shrimp
Seared Scallops & Smoked Salmon$19.00
NS smoked salmon wrapped, Atlantic scallops seared & flamed with sherry with peas puree & fried capers
Calamari$15.00
lightly breaded, crisp rings of calamari with firecracker Roma tomato sauce
Beef, Bacon & Blue$19.00
chunks of beef tenderloin seared with double smoked bacon simmered in red wine demi-glace & imported blue cheese
Beet Salad$16.00
roasted & chilled red beets, organic leaves, toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta cheese, crispy prosciutto, scallion vinaigrette & carrot gel
The "Bulkeley" Salad$18.00
organic leaves tossed with cranberry, toasted walnuts, blue cheese, carrot, red onion & apple with apple ginger gastrique & spring roll bowl
Cheese & Charcuterie Board$25.00
house made pate & rillettes, cured meat; local & imported cheeses garnished with condiments & preserves

From the Sea

Seafood Risotto$43.00
rich & creamy, sherry, dill risotto with seared Atlantic scallops, jumbo shrimp, Nova Scotia lobster & Atlantic halibut
Atlantic Halibut$48.00
blackened Atlantic halibut with sauteed carrots, snap peas, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, smoked jalapeno aioli & peas puree
Nova Scotia Lobster Boil
1.5 lb whole boiled lobster (tail & claws split & cracked) with drawn butter fresh steamed vegetables, grilled lemon & roasted russet potatoes
- Seasonally Priced
Atlantic Salmon$40.00
lemon butter roasted with rice pilaf, bok choy, snap peas, beet gel & finished with cold- water shrimp, dill sherry cream sauce
Yellow Fin Tuna$40.00
coriander crusted & seared rare with rice pilaf, pickled carrots & red onion, steamed bok choy & sriracha aioli
Shrimp & Scallop Aglio e Olio$38.00
Atlantic scallops & cold-water shrimp sauteed with garlic, oil, snap peas & chillies tossed in spaghetti noodles & finished with grated Grana Padano parmesan cheese
Henry's Feast$190.00
1.5 lb N.S. lobster cracked & grilled, 4 fresh shucked Oysters with cocktail sauce & grilled lemon, sherry seared scallops, oven roasted Atlantic halibut with smoked jalapeno aioli, haskap roasted N.Z. lamb rack chops & seared beef tenderloin with red wine demi glace presented with seasonal vegetables & roasted russet potatoes; (no substitutions)

From the Land

Grilled Beef Rib Eye$49.00
12 oz AAA beef rib eye steak fired on the grill as you like it whipped potato, seasonal vegetables, fried onion & mushrooms finished with red wine demi glace
Roasted Breast of Duck$39.00
herb roasted breast of duck with salad of baby spinach, pickled carrots, snap peas, caramelized shallots, honey mustard ricotta, hickory sticks & truffle oil & cider vinegar emulsion
Beef Tenderloin$48.00
6oz PEI Blue Dot tenderloin steak with whipped potato, mushroom duxelles, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, grilled zucchini, fried parsnip ribbons & peppercorn demi glace
N.Z. Lamb Rack Chops$49.00
½ lamb rack cut into chops & roasted with haskap berry puree & Nova Scotia honey with rhubarb, bacon, tomato jam; roasted potato & purple cabbage, red beet slaw
Supreme Cut Chicken Breast$38.00
herb roasted breast of chicken with whipped potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables & roasted shallot cream sauce
The Drill$190.00
allow our Chef & his talented team to call the shots on your meal designed for two, this 4-course dining experience is sure to please created on the spot, no two Drill's are quite the same (please no allergies or stipulations on the drill)

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake$12.00
Silky, decadent & delicious! With fruit coulis & fresh berries
Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Pie$12.00
creamy lemon curd, graham crumble, baked meringue & fresh berries
Haskap Ice Cream$12.00
made in house with local haskap berries finished with fresh berries
Peanut Butter Pie$12.00
oreo crust, whipped peanut butter & chocolate ganache
Cheese Cake Creations$12.00
New York style cheese cake today's flavour

What 1,721 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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MarlinA
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service.
K
Kevin
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dining experience. The waitstaff were wonderful the food was wonderful. A smaller selection of oysters than we were hoping for but we got there late on the Thursday evening around 9:00pm. Cocktails service food all excellent Will absolutely return. Laura was our server and she was amazing. Didn’t rush us out and even allowed us to add 3 to our table later in the evening for drinks and dessert. The deconstructed lemon meringue pie was to die for
RH
RiannH
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The seafood risotto and oysters were delectable. Our server Erin was lovely and personable the building is steeped in history and makes for a unique and fun experience.
KS
KarenS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Exceptional Oysters. Very helpful and knowledgeable waiter.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service, ambiance. It was a special occasion. Ten years ago we were there and were blown away by the Drill. We are in Ottawa and planned our trip around getting a reservation there. We can no longer do a Drill, but were ready for oysters and expertly prepared food, cocktails and a great choice for wine. Planning our next trip sooner than 10 years. Note that we can’t say enough about the staff ensuring that a backpack we left behind was kept safe so we could get it before we left for Ottawa the next morning. Panic averted thanks to them.
RB
RebeccaB
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Lovely place I'd been wanting to go for a while. Server was lovely, cool authentic ambience, good food (a little overpriced compared to what I've experienced in Halifax) but the noise level was a killer. Loud sound track playing on top of large groups talking loudly made it hard to hear my dinner partner.
DW
DanielW
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous food, people and ambience Great oysters!! Great seafood risotto!! Wonderful people I highly recommend!!
C
Charles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Edward was great!! The guitarist was perfect!! The busboy was very efficient!! Food very good!! I recommend this great experience!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the desire to try this unique atmosphere and we were so happy we did from the time we walked in and we were welcomed by Eddie our server and he made both feel relaxed and set the tone of a fun dining experience. The food was incredible and the service was impeccable and we both walked away thinking how much we enjoyed our dining experience. Thanks for making this happen!!
MF
MikeF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals we've had. The seafood risotto and shrimp & scallop aglio e olio were amazing. Live piano and singer were also excellent.
V
Valr
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and even better service.
TP
TedP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food, very pleased. Recommend
m
michaelc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice and historical building. Great bar, fully stocked. Variety of food selections.
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heavy
Toronto
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience5
Very poor risotto
MB
MarcB
Toronto
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Always a pleasure to eat here when I'm in town. Service and food is always top shelf
EC
EmmanuellaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I, had a great time at The Press Gang for our first wedding anniversary. The service was very good and the food delicious.
MG
MelG
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I dined there for a special occasion on a Saturday night. The ambiance was warm and the service was spectacular. Highly recommend the calimari as a starter and the seafood risotto was delicious. We would return.
CM
CarrieM
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very noisey due to the base from the hotel beside. Was a bit disturbing. Otherwise everything was great!
JE
JeannetteE
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. My colleagues enjoyed the oysters. We did not feel rushed to leave and were able to enjoy an after dinner drink while listening to the live music.
AA
AmandaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for our 5 year anniversary and our table was in a private nook in the restaurant and it was perfect. The food was delicious, portioned just right and the aesthetic was rustic and cozy. The oysters were amazing. We'll definitely come back
JW
JarrettW
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seafood risotto was amazing and highly recommended. Amazing service
DV
DavidV
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, great service. Very happy with the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best seafood chowder I have ever tasted!
D
Dree
Toronto
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience with The Drill. Absolutely will come again !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
The food was excellent. The atmosphere does match the history of the building. However, for the covid era the building felt very stuffy with limited ventilation. Staff wore masks but patrons did not at any point as far as we could see.
AP
AndrewP
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and service. The oysters are great. I had the lamb, it was delicious and my mom had the risotto which was amazing as well.
PT
PghTravler
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are returning during a 5 day stay! Delicious food & great service.
EM
EllenM
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were visiting Halifax for my husbands 70th and we could not have done better than The Press Gang. The food was outstanding as was the service, ambience, and everything else. We would most definitely go back if we visit Halifax again.
LH
LoveHalifax
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great history, delicious food and excellent service
RP
RachelP
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful ambience!! One of the oldest buildings in Halifax. Loved every minute!
AL
AnnetteL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic ambience, oysters, lobster and espresso martini :))))) Had a wonderful evening. Over the top delicious!!!!!
B
Brian
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere and service. Food was incredible.
BA
BeatriceA
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greet place . We decided for The Drill menu and the desert was one of the best we’ve ever had .
DR
DarleneR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Before coming to Halifax I read reviews where to eat and Press Gang was highly recommended. My experience was definitely in agreement.service and greeting were excellent and meal was definitely amazing. Also excellent location. Will definitely come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place was spot on. The only remark I have is that due to the lack of windows and the number of patrons and staff the restaurant, it gets quite warm and stuffy. We would have stayed a bit longer and tried more items had it been a little cooler.
SF
SteveF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
As always it was really good. I just wasent the biggest fan of the tenderloin this time but the seafood risotto was out of this world. I messed up and should gotten that. Service in point and ambiance perfect.
JB
JonahB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Missed the Drill by 15 minutes... Really enjoyed everything else $$$
M
Momee3021
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All time favourite spot in Halifax! Sober Island oysters are the best. Excellent service.
BL
BrigditL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot. Amazing atmosphere. Cozy and trendy all at the same time. Food was delicious. Definitely recommend!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Press Gang is rated 4.8 stars by 1721 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

Jul 1, 2022

11:30 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

5218 Prince St. Halifax, NS B3J 3X4

Additional information

Cross Street
Grand Parade & City Hall
Neighbourhood
Halifax
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Global, International, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street parking is FREE between 6pm and 8am and on weekends & holidays
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Bryan Corkery
Entertainment
A proud supporter of local live music, The Press Gang hosts the immensely talented Mike Cowie every Friday and Saturday night. Acclaimed trumpet player, singer and songwriter, Mike Cowie along with top Halifax musician, Gerry Carruthers on piano perform popular pop songs from the 70’s to present day. Enjoy this talented trio's uniquely arranged versions of songs by Sting, Prince, Annie Lennox, David Bowie, The Beatles and more.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://www.thepressgang.net/
Phone number
(902) 423-8816
Catering
The Henry Room <br />Our 18th century private dining room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition, we offer one semi-private space, suitable for up to 28 guests.
Private party facilities
Our 18th century Private Dinning Room comfortably accommodates 15 guests. In addition we offer one-semi private space, suitable for group of 28 guests.
Private party contact
Saundra Heaslip: (902) 423-8816

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The Press Gang

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21 Atlantic Canada Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Seafood Risotto

Torched Oysters

Beef Tenderloin

Main

Our Fresh Shucked Oysters

Our Famous Oyster Shooters$22.00

Appetizers

Torched Oysters$19.00

Press Gang Seafood Chowder$18.00

Seared Scallops & Smoked Salmon$19.00

Calamari$15.00

Beef, Bacon & Blue$19.00

Beet Salad$16.00

The "Bulkeley" Salad$18.00

Cheese & Charcuterie Board$25.00

From the Sea

Seafood Risotto$43.00

Atlantic Halibut$48.00

Nova Scotia Lobster Boil

Atlantic Salmon$40.00

Yellow Fin Tuna$40.00

Shrimp & Scallop Aglio e Olio$38.00

Henry's Feast$190.00

From the Land

Grilled Beef Rib Eye$49.00

Roasted Breast of Duck$39.00

Beef Tenderloin$48.00

N.Z. Lamb Rack Chops$49.00

Supreme Cut Chicken Breast$38.00

The Drill$190.00

Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake$12.00

Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Pie$12.00

Haskap Ice Cream$12.00

Peanut Butter Pie$12.00

Cheese Cake Creations$12.00

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