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Darya, Halifax, NS

Darya

4.5
4.5
751 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A refined yet earthy dining destination on the Halifax waterfront, Daryâ offers a fresh, bright take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Featuring a globally-inspired wine list, vibrant cocktails and a large, sunny patio, Daryâ’s spirited, relaxed atmosphere invites diners to break bread with friends and loved ones and sample as many flavours and textures as possible.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (902) 334-4874
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Brunch Buffet

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Saturdays and Sundays (plus holiday Mondays!) from 11:30am–3pm and dig into Chef Wesley Bernard’s Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. For $40, enjoy an ever-changing selection of breads, dips, spreads, cold platters, hot cuisines, sweets, and desserts. Plus, freshly brewed drip coffee and tea is included! For a little extra sparkle, enjoy $9 mimosas with three flavours to choose from or sip on one of our signature cocktails. We also have a traditional Turkish coffee method on offer, where coffee is heated by sand. Please note: A shortened à la carte brunch menu will also be available.

Offers

  • Buffet Brunch at Darya

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Join us on Saturday & Sunday (plus holiday Mondays!) from 11:30am–3pm and dig into Chef Wesley Bernard’s Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet. For $40, enjoy an ever-changing selection of breads, dips, spreads, cold platters, hot cuisines, sweets, and desserts. Plus, freshly brewed drip coffee and tea is included! For a little extra sparkle, enjoy $9 mimosas with three flavours to choose from or sip on one of our signature cocktails. We also have a traditional Turkish coffee method on offer, where coffee is heated by sand. Book your buffet brunch today! Please note: A shortened à la carte brunch menu will also be available.

    Buffet Brunch  at Darya Photo

What 751 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Healthy

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for scenic views

  • Atlantic Canada

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Healthy

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for scenic views

  • Nova Scotia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Darya offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Located on the Halifax waterfront, the restaurant boasts a stunning atmosphere with luxurious decor. Guests appreciate the "exceptional" staff and "delicious" Mediterranean-inspired dishes. While some found the music loud, the overall ambiance and beautiful views make it a top choice for special occasions.

751 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, ambiance, music and lighting as per usual. Too frequently changing the menu, very disappointed with portion sizes this time around. Was my favourite restaurant in the district as someone who lives nearby - unfortunately won’t be back. $25 for a chicken leg is beyond me.

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  2. Colin

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. One of my favourite places in Halifax

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  3. Paul

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible place to have dinner, lack of service, food doesn't taste any better than fast food, i guess thats the reason why even Friday night they weren't that busy. The supervisor with suit/tie, when we complainend about the poor service with him, dude never apologize for their service, instead he questioned guests tone and attitude wasn't right, then hes pointing and talking to the guests with colleagues from distance.

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  4. Caedmon

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible service. Food was overpriced and bland. Atmosphere was okay.

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  5. Richard

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender and server were awesome, apps were great, mains were good

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  6. Neil

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    A disappointing experience overall. We went for the weekend brunch close to the start time of the buffet. The spread is rather underwhelming with barely 1 meat dish and 1 fish item with the rest being salads or pickles. The hot food felt like it had been drying on the counter for a while and the items were not replaced promptly. [Edit]There is no way that was made the same day. The vegetables looked dead and stuck to the buffet tray.. What I found odd was the arrival of fresh looking hot food at the tail end of the buffet, this suggests that we were fed the previous days buffet items. For $40, with drinks extra this is rather senselessly expensive, underwhelming and if indeed they served the previous days items, crime enough for me never to visit there.
    DaryaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Hi Neil! Thank you so much for coming in and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We take great care to ensure all food is fresh and prepared daily, and I want to assure you that the items you were served were not leftover from the previous day. We understand how important freshness is, especially with a buffet, and we’re committed to providing a high-quality dining experience. Regarding the buffet spread, we appreciate your comments about the variety and quality of the dishes, and will take them into consideration when reviewing our brunch offerings. We hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future, and we'd love the opportunity to offer a better experience! Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

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  7. Carolyn

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot recommend Darya enough. The food was incredible and we could actually have a conversation without shouting, which is a rarity these days.
    DaryaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Hi Carolyn! Thanks so much for joining us, I'm so glad to hear you had a nice time. I'm hoping we'll see you again soon!

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  8. Julie

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic brunch buffet in beautiful surroundings!
    DaryaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Hi Julie! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed our brunch buffet. Hopefully we see you again soon!

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  9. Jennifer

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hosted a dinner at Darya's following a conference with 15 people and it was an amazing experience; many folks hadn't ever been to Halifax and loved both the setting of the restaurant (on the water) and the food. I have a severe nut allergy and the waiter was able to provide all nut-free appetizers. We ordered individual dinner plates (I had the lamb souvlaki) and the food was superbly flavoured. The service was excellent and we had a uniformly superb experience!
    DaryaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Hi Jennifer! I'm so glad you and your group had a great dinner, thanks so much for joining us! I'll be sure to pass along your comments to your server and the kitchen. See you next time!

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  10. David

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was bad, received food before drink order was taken. Food was good though.
    DaryaResponded on November 6, 2024
    Hi David, thanks for sharing your feedback. I'll make sure to go over this with the team to ensure it doesn't happen again, I understand how frustrating that must have been! I hope we see you again soon so we can make up for the less than stellar experience!

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FAQs

Darya is rated 4.5 stars by 751 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Darya

1709 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S5

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Water St Terminal
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