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The Five Fishermen

4.7
4.7
3262 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
****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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 3,262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Romantic

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambiance

  • Nova Scotia

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Five Fishermen in Halifax is a culinary gem, offering "impeccable service" and "fresh, delicious seafood." The ambience is "beautiful" and the historic building adds charm. Diners rave about the "perfectly cooked" halibut and "superb" scallops. While some find portions small, the overall experience remains "highly recommended" for special occasions.

3,262 Reviews
  1. Michele

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience! One of the best meals we've had in a long time. The staff made us feel extra special on our anniversary. We will definitely return!

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  2. Felicia

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers were amazing and truly elevated our evening! Superior! The food was delicious and the ambiance was warm.

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  3. Nicki

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had while visiting Nova Scotia! We loved the ambience and the location. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The food was amazing; probably the best meal we’ve eaten on our trip! I highly recommend this restaurant this anyone coming to Halifax! It should definitely be on the “must do” list! 😁

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  4. Karan

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Laura was an outstanding host and went above and beyond to make sure we had a beautiful experience.

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    Ottawa

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Halifax must dine experience! Classy but casual.

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  6. Laura

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved sharing this restaurant with my parents from out of town. Scallops, Salmon, Five Fish & Papparedelle were all fantastic. Dessert was equally delicious. Never disappoints!

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  7. Leah

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous time. Our server Laura was simply outstanding making our night a total experience. It was my spouse’s birthday and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The food is incredible. You can’t go wrong coming here!

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Toronto

    119 reviews

    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dining experience. Great food and service.

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  9. Krissy

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second visit and it did not live up to our first first experience in Feb of 2023. While the service remained impeccable, (thank you Mary!) the food quality was nowhere near our expectations. It was good but not great, the crab cakes tasted like store bought and are now deep fried instead of pan fried, oysters were ok and the beef in the main was served in large, hard to cut chunks with too much fat left on which left us feeling a bit disappointed. Dessert was outstanding and it was nice to finish the meal on a more positive note!

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  10. Mehmet

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    In high-end restaurants and even in mid-range restaurants, before the meal, they serve tasty homemade warm bread and salted butter, which would be a good savoury appetizer to start. I was expecting that, but the waitress said they do not complementary serving. Interior decoration! It was very boring and ordinary, I felt like I was in a pizzeria (booth seating 🙄). I was expecting carefully selected semi-classical comfortable furniture, warm and soft point lighting just above and around the tables. So that there can be some privacy. The colours chosen for this place neither the furniture nor the walls are good… for any restaurant. I think colours should not tire the eyes and mind, they might be some romantic and also whet the appetite. The music was also ordinary! I was expecting soft semi-classical instrumental music. The volume was not loud, it was good, but what was playing was not for dinner meither. The music with lyrics was distracting. The service staff was polite. Thank you for reading.

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FAQs

The Five Fishermen is rated 4.7 stars by 3262 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Five Fishermen

1740 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2B6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carmichael Street
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • 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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