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...is through my stomach. These are my favorite places for a romantic dinner.

 1. The Bicycle Thief

1475 Lower Water St
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2
(902) 425-7993
5.0 star rating
  4/25/2011

I don't think words can describe how much I enjoyed my first meal at The Bicycle Thief. Five stars? Not enough. Not only was the food divine, but the atmosphere of the restaurant is very hip and relaxed, yet still classy.

I began with the baby…More »

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 2. Da Maurizio Dining Room

1496 Lower Water St
Halifax, NS B3J 3R5
(902) 423-0859

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  5/3/2011 ROTD 11/1/2011

Da Maurizio is one of those popular Halifax restaurants that I've always wanted to try, but didn't have the chance until recently. Now I can't wait to go back.

First of all, the service was outstanding. We were eating rather early (probably around…More »

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 3. The Carleton

1685 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B5
(902) 422-6335
5.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

Where to begin with The Carleton? Music? Food? Atmosphere? This place is a serious triple threat.

But let's talk about food.

You haven't lived until you've eaten the white wine risotto. I recommend ordering the stuffed chicken breast, which is…More »

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 4. Il Mercato

5650 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, NS B3J 1H4
(902) 422-2866

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

If I ever end up on death row, I want my last meal catered by Il Mercato. It is by far my favorite place to eat in Halifax. The prices are excellent, especially considering how delicious the food is. My biggest problem with eating at Il Mercato is…More »

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 5. Chez Tess Creperie

5687 Charles Street
Halifax, NS B3K
(902) 406-3133
3.0 star rating
  4/18/2011

I'd heard a lot about Chez Tess before I finally got around to trying it on Saturday night. I was worried it wouldn't live up to the hype (I'd heard good things) but I found it to be a lovely dining experience.

We arrived early, around 6:30 p.m. on a…More »

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 6. Morris East

5212 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1B4
(902) 444-7663
5.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

Best pizza in Halifax! It says "no" for takeaway, but they actually do do orders for pickup. Just peruse their menu online, order a little bit in advance and take home your favorite pizza to enjoy with a glass of wine!

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 7. Stories Fine Dining

5184 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1B3
(902) 444-4400

Category: Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  1/24/2011 ROTD 6/24/2011

OK, let's be real: I wouldn't have eaten here if I'd been the one paying.

But if you can afford it, this is a Must. The food was sublime. I don't usually get excited about salad, but with goat cheese, apple and walnuts, I could have eaten three…More »

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 8. Mezza

6386 Quinpool Rd
Halifax, NS B3L 4N2
(902) 444-3914

Category: Middle Eastern

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

This is one of my favorite places to go in Halifax, especially if I'm with a large group. The key is to order in pairs or groups and try lots of different things. The phyllo cheese rolls are my favorite, and I enjoy their desserts as well.

On a side…More »

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 9. Bistro Le Coq

1584 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B3
(902) 407-4564

Categories: French, Cafes

4.0 star rating
  4/10/2012

I recently stopped into Bistro Le Coq for drinks and a bite to eat before a show at Neptune - it's position on Argyle Street makes it a prime location for such a thing.

I ordered the small cheese plate (which was quite a lot for one person) and it…More »

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 10. Pipa Restaurant and Bar

1685 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B5
(902) 407-7472

Categories: Portuguese, Brazilian

4.0 star rating
  4/10/2012

I've only ever been to Pipa for drinks and apps, but damn do they do those well.

OK, the special Brazilian drink they made? Amazing. It's called a Caipirinha and is basically rum and sugar. It is heaven. Go on 2 for 1 night.

My favorite app is the…More »

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 11. Cafe Istanbul: Kebap & Meze House

5986 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3J 3N1
(902) 405-4028

Category: Turkish

5.0 star rating
  1/25/2011

The best thing about Cafe Istanbul is the combination of stellar food and reasonable prices. It's the perfect place to go when you're in the mood for a delicious meal in a restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, but you don't necessarily want to break the…More »

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 12. Ela! Greek Taverna

1565 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B2
(902) 492-7999

Category: Greek

5.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

Opa! is one of those Halifax restaurants that I'll never tire of. Some of my favorite menu items include the stuffed mushrooms (seriously, I'd fight someone for one of those), the stuffed tomato & pepper and the stuffed chicken. Their desserts are…More »

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 13. Café Chianti

1241 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1N4
(902) 423-7471

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
  5/7/2011

I'd been to Cafe Chianti a few times in years past when it was located on South Street, and I was excited to return to the new location on Barrington for a friend's birthday this weekend.

The food was as wonderful as I remembered, and our waitress…More »

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 14. The Press Gang

5218 Prince St
Halifax, NS B3J 0B1
(902) 423-8816

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

I tried The Press Gang for the first time a couple weeks ago with a lovely group of fellow Yelpers. We each ordered a dish and then spread the food love, trying a little of each thing. It was a great way to be introduced to a restaurant I'd always…More »

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 15. Onyx

5680 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, NS B3J 1H5
(902) 428-5680

Category: Lounges

5.0 star rating
  3/6/2012

After visiting Onyx a few times recently, it's become one of my favorite places in the city. So much so, that I need to start thinking of excuses to visit more often.

I've always been a fan of their Monday (mojitos for $7) and Tuesday (martinis for…More »

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 16. Luckett Vineyards

1293 Grand Pre Rd
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R3
(902) 542-2600

Category: Wineries

4.0 star rating
  10/17/2011

I stopped by Luckett Vineyards during a trip to the valley on a chilly fall day and it ended up being the perfect way to end the afternoon.

The grounds are beautiful - there's a big red phone booth in the middle of one of the vineyards that will let…More »

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 17. Saege Bistro

5883 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4S4
(902) 429-1882

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  5/16/2012

Saege, I'm a fan. I've had various things at Saege - pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, and I've always been impressed with the food and service.

For pizza, I'd definitely recommend the pesto pizza - roasted garlic, caramelized onion, poached pear, walnut…More »

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Recently updated lists from Jill M.

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*May 20: Fresh air's finest.
*May 21: Sorry, vegetarians.
*May 22: Feel the burn.
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*May 25: After midnight.
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*May 31: Exceptionally East Coast.

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"I'm much more muchier than you."

Review votes:
284 Useful, 144 Funny, and 195 Cool

Location

South End, NS

Yelping Since

January 2011

Things I Love

Television, Blogging, Coffee, Anderson Cooper, Cape Town, Office Supplies, Cyberchondria, Sweden, Summertime, Thin Crust Pizza, Pop Culture, Bright Colors, Champagne Cocktails.

Find Me In

front of the TV.

My Hometown

Downtown Halifax

My Blog Or Website

http://www.couchtimewi...

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm watching and blogging about your favorite TV shows.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Thanks to my lack of cooking abilities, I have great taste in restaurants.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.surisburnbo...

The Last Great Book I Read

Bossypants

My First Concert

Elton John & Billy Joel @ Madison Square Gardens

My Favourite Movie

You've Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally (it's a tie)

My Last Meal On Earth

Risotto croquettes, wild mushroom soup, pasta, thin crust pizza...

Current Crush

You, darling.