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The Five Fishermen

Restaurant Bar Seafood restaurant Cocktail bar Vegan restaurant Fine dining restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Vegan restaurants in Halifax


Address

1740 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2B6, Canada

Website

fivefishermen.com

Contact

+1 902-422-4421

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: experience (20) good (20) restaurant (18) great (16) delicious (13) service (12) seafood (11) friendly (11) staff (11) lobster (10)
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  • 5/5 Jay L. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! The customer service is beyond anything I've seen anywhere. We made a reservation on OpenTable and placed a note that we were celebrating a couple of things; we didn't expect our note to be read at all. Not only did our waitress Laura acknowledge our celebrations, she completely made our day with complimentary drinks, food and dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious! The seafood was fresh and clean, the linguine was made in-house and not drenched in cream, and the chocolate cake tasted like heaven. I would recommend this place to anyone!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Avi S. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is surprisingly big and spacious. The interrior design is tasteful and elegant, but not too fancy (in my opinion). The overall atmosphere was quiet although the place was quite busy at the time. The menu is clear and simple, though the food itself is very rich and interesting (also very tasty). The service was attentive, nice and professional. The variety of wines and other beverages is nice. We got our orders fairly quick, and the overall experience was very good. The prices seem a bit on the higher side but reasonable. We definitely got our money's worth. Will return there in the future.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica 2 years ago on Google
    My friend and I had a wonderful dinner! We enjoyed all the food. The tuna tar tar to start, and my friend got the lobster risotto which she liked but said she found slightly underseasoned. I got halibut which was delicious! and the dessert was amazing, chocolate cake, a pear tart and lemon pavlova. Our server was outstanding! We were celebrating our birthdays and she brought us complimentary glasses of champagne, a small boutique of roses each, and a dessert platter to share with candles!! We were blown away! Highly recommended and we will definitely be back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lian W. 1 year ago on Google
    We didn’t make an appointment but we were allowed to dine at the bar. The food was excellent! Highly recommend the duck breast. The cocktails were amazing—the pandora one was truly delicious. And a whole aesthetic experience too! As well, the bartenders were SO personable and friendly. They were a pleasure to talk to—we had some wonderful conversations throughout the night! Made the whole experience feel like a dinner party—super fun. They were also professional and respectful and made sure that our needs were met. Highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 On The HighWay of L. 8 months ago on Google
    This was our second dinner restaurant experience after McKelvie's. The restaurant is lavish and dare I say swanky. My party were seated in a private kind of room. The restaurant was highly recommended by the staff at our hotel The Muir. Here we ordered the local oysters, seafood chowder, Nova Scotian crab cakes, The Five Fish Experience, Mussels Mariniere, The lobster dinner and the Shrimp & Sausage Tagliatelle. All the dishes were tasty, fresh and delightful. All except the seafood chowder. While the taste was good, the temperature was on the cool side. So it was a bit off putting. The service was friendly and efficient all around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 B&T C. 5 months ago on Google
    Famous landmark restaurant in Halifax with a haunting story to boot. Lovely ambience, attentive waitstaff. We ordered the Five Fishermen Experience. Everything was fresh and spot on other than the lobster tail which was overcooked and we weren't able to get it out of the shell. The mushroom risotto was earthy and delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max D. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh so good....decor was everything, and the food was spectacular. I had oysters and the 5 Fish experience...so good. But the star was the smoked mushroom tartare my husband ordered...amazing presentation and flavor. His umami rice was also incredible. Not often do vegan options get the same care and attention in a non-vegan restaurant, so this was a magnificent surprise. Our server, Emma, was a delight!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie W. 11 months ago on Google
    This place is fantastic! Was a recommendation from a friend. We were only in Halifax for two nights but after enjoying it so much the first night we returned. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. The whole place had a great vibe with friendly staff and excellent music. Our server Sydney was excellent! She made several recommendations and was spot on with each one. The drinks we enjoyed were The South End (gin) and Tequila Mockingbird (Tequila) and they were delicious! Food: Five Fishermen Experience, Arctic Char (was trout because they were out but was excellent), Oysters Rockefeller, Mushrooms Apps, Seared Scallops, Mussels, and Crab cakes. We did think the serving size of 3 very small scallops was a little lacking, but it tasted very good. I felt like my stomach got a hug after eating here! So good! Would definitely go back next time we are in town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audrey D. 6 months ago on Google
    Carly is one of the best waiter I had in a long time. I have a bachelor degree in Hospitality and restauration management and used to be a restaurant director in Montreal. You are absolutely lucky to have her. She is professional, simple, she seems to really enjoy giving suggestions. She propose us exactly what we were hoping for. Every step of her service was flawless. Thank you for the great night. We will come back for sure if we get the chance to. Delicious food, thanks to the cook too!

  • 4/5 Juliette W. 1 year ago on Google
    Having a kids menu came as a surprise for such a nice place. Staff were friendly and attentive without being invasive. I know most ppl loved the lobster which was decent but my personal fave was the crab cakes. Mussels were interesting in flavour as well with ginger and green onions to have Asian flavouring. Yummy

  • 5/5 Paul K. 7 months ago on Google
    First visit here (from Ontario)… our experience this evening was amazing! Our server Andrea was outstanding (and she’s actually the Head Bartender subbing for someone who is off sick). All staff were friendly and accommodating! Crab cakes were great & oysters Rockefeller were incredible. Sirloin perfect and lobster dinner superb. I’ve never had a better restaurant experience… anywhere🤷🏻‍♂️ Look up customer service in the dictionary and there’s a pic of Five Fishermen🥂Expensive & worth it🖖

  • 5/5 Ethan G. 7 months ago on Google
    Great establishment! The servers were wonderful and nice. The owner coming by and checking on us was a wonderful touch. The food was great! Highly recommend the Five Fish Experience. Well worth the price.

  • 5/5 Bruce R. 9 months ago on Google
    Great beautiful modern lounge style dining experience. Food was amazing. We had a delicious lightly dressed ceasar salad with pumpernickel croutons. Our mains were a big bowl of mussels cooked it what tasted like a lightly sweet and savory french onion soup that paired well with the sour dough toasted bread wedges for dipping. The other mains were the five fishermen experience had a very savory mushroom based mushroom risotto, and the scallop grenoblise had very plump, juicy tender scallops. Our server was amazing, Laura. She was very accommodating, suggesting slight variations to the dishes to suit our taste, was also very friendly, attentive and had great attention to detail. Definitely one of the best seafood places in Halifax, definitely worth the extra money!

  • 4/5 Rob E. 9 months ago on Google
    Great first night Halifax, glad we decided on this place. The atmosphere was excellent, and just the right noise level for us. They were booked up and we didn’t have reservations so we sat at the bar. The staff at the bar were excellent, very friendly and knew when to chat and when to be scarce get seats if you have the chance. We had the 5 Fish Experience and it was great, everything cooked perfectly, though I will admit the portion was a tad small for my expectation.

  • 5/5 Kennedy G. 9 months ago on Google
    5 stars are not enough for my experience here. Food was amazing (shrimp toast was delicious), staff were lovely and the restaurant is stunning. My spouse booked our reservation for our 6 year anniversary, they went above and beyond with a complimentary drink and even gave me a rose after our dinner. Unbeknownst to the staff he proposed that night on the waterfront and having the service and experience we did that night made everything more magical. Definitely a go for date night 🤍

  • 5/5 Quincy G. 5 months ago on Google
    Phenomenal food, phenomenal service. We had the rack of lamb and the salmon, both were absolutely delicious. We were blown away. Seriously, the staff/servers go above and beyond. They’re so charming I’m wondering if they get some kind of special training. We had a great night and we look forward to coming again!

  • 5/5 Raphaëlle F. 4 months ago on Google
    I went with a group of folks. The seafood dish was excellent, they even made a separate risotto for me just in case it came it contact with allergens. Was great meal and service. Beverages were on point. Was a tad expensive but it's nice to treat one's self from time to time.

  • 4/5 Wooje C. 3 months ago on Google New
    Had to visit this restaurant as they had Oysters Rockefeller on the menu - and it did not disappoint. The scallops were delicious as well, but the beef cheeks were nothing to write home about. The service was fantastic and the candles on the dessert for a birthday were a nice gesture. It was an aesthetically pleasing interior and the atmosphere was great.

  • 4/5 Susan W. 7 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, it’s a very nice and big restaurant. The food was not bad, but also not beyond my expectation as I heard really good things about it. Ordered fish fish experience, but they forgot to put lobster tail on it. Good thing we noticed it and the server got it for us. Lobster tail was good though. Salmon in it was super thin, couldn’t really tell it’s salmon. However my favourite was mushroom risotto. Service was good, food not bad, atmosphere is good too. Just not a five star for my experience there.

  • 4/5 Cynthia L. 11 months ago on Google
    An upscale experience for sure but I don't know that the food necessarily deserved the same? Pricing felt a little too expensive for what was served. Regardless the food was tasty and well made. Service was quick and friendly. Our waiter was so personable which made the restaurant experience feel less formal - because we certainly weren't.

  • 4/5 Christine W. 1 year ago on Google
    The food I was good but nothing out of this world. The biggest thing was no flavour to their pasta dish - I actually am not a big salt fan but you still need to salt pasta or add more seasoning or something to make a more well rounded pasta dish! On the other side the scallops were overpowering on the flavour that you don’t actually taste the scallop! The staff were really good and that’s why I am giving it a 4 star. The food was edible just not a stand out place - for the food. Drinks were on point! The Caesar inspired sauce for the oysters was good! Limited dessert options and nothing to knock me off my feet. Food presentation good - flavour needs work - either no flavour or OVERPOWERING

  • 5/5 Albert L. 2 years ago on Google
    Environment: class, great decor. Food: crab croquettes 3/$15, delicious but some bites can taste more like “filler” than crabs. Tartare: subtle, good, couldn’t really taste any “smoke”. Five fisherman experience: well presented and almost complete. Main gripe is, too much risotto and no greens. Scallops were flavourful, salmon and halibut tasty, seaweed/crispers added texture, shrimps average in size. Overall a good experience.

  • 5/5 Korey O. 1 year ago on Google
    What a treat! Everything on the menu was so thoughtful. Upscale vibes without being pretentious. Thoughtful menu with lots of local fresh catches available for seafood lovers. The tarragon pesto-crusted halibut was incredible! Great prices and portions. Local wines and beer on the menu was a huge plus. Would love to dine here again!

  • 5/5 Sabrina P. 1 year ago on Google
    The Five Fishermen stands out from other seafood restaurants in the area with the gorgeous interior decor, and amazing customer service. The entrance of the restaurant is on the first floor, which has a bar vibe (which seems to be closed). When you head up the stairs you are welcomed by classy nautical decor, ample seating options (including a chef's table besides the open kitchen) and friendly staff. Our waitress was very attentive and catered to the table's preferences in wine, hunger levels and desire to try as much of the menu as possible. The food was amazing, with everything prepared perfectly and great portion sizes to share. The oysters, mussels and tuna tartare were huge hits. Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Roberto M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fantastic surprise. Went in expecting a good meal but left with an outstanding experience. This meal was a 10. The freshness Of the fish is a difference maker. Service was polite, efficient and friendly. Crafted cocktails at the bar and a good selection of wines. Best meal so far this year. Outstanding!

  • 5/5 Sylvia V. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, good tuna tartare, great lobster Thermidor. Tried my friend's five fish experience and preferred this but I wanted a baked, buttery, cheesy lobster experience.

  • 3/5 Tyler B. 2 years ago on Google
    I lived in Halifax in the early 2000s and when I came back for a trip I very much looked forward to coming back to the Five Fishermen. It's obviously changed quite a bit and went upscale, but I was quite disappointed. I expected to be blown away by seafood and I got adequate seafood. No complaints on the food, but it's definitely not the way it used to be, with quantity and quality overwhelming you. The service was extremely disappointing as I waited 15 minutes AFTER being seated to see the server and get our water. We had a reservation, and especially when the establishment is upscale, this never happens. Everything was slower than it should have been. I would always recommend this restaurant in the past. There's just better options in Halifax now.

  • 5/5 Casey M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was an absolute gem. Must do! We sat in Five Social but ordered from both the Five Fisherman and the Five Social menus. Definitely pricey but sooooo worth it. The atmosphere was fun, the decor is beautiful, the cocktails are amazing to look at and drink (heads up... for a few of them you're going to want to be ready for a video). Shintaro was our guy and he was so much fun. Think my hubby made a friend for life 🤗. Food: To DIE for! Love fish? Get the Five Fish Dish. Don't love fish? (like me)... definitely get the prosciutto wrapped chicken.

  • 4/5 Happy G. 2 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere 5/5 - Menu 5/5 - Service 3/5 - Food 4/5 - Location 5/5 Cocktails 5/5 What a treat to dine at the 5 fishermen this weekend. Such a lovely spot with great music, we had the tuna tartare which was delicious and everything you’d want in such a dish. The lobster tower (which is what drew us to this restaurant ) was tasty. Cocktails were delicious. The tuna & umami fried rice was ok, I felt the mushrooms inside the dish over powered all of the other delicate flavours to the point where it tasted like mushroom fried rice. The restaurant seemed understaffed which gave the feeling of the restaurant being really busy when actually it wasn’t and so things felt kind of slow. But no harm done, overall our server was really nice, the staff thoughtfully served us complimentary champagne and a dessert for our anniversary and we had a great night. I invite you to visit this restaurant if you want an edge up on your typical halifax local fare, this place has a Japanese- Asian flair. You will not be disappointed. Pictured: cocktails south end & sparrows nest, tuna tartare, nori chips, lobster tower, tuna & umami fried rice.

  • 4/5 Vanco P. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the oysters, very fresh and juicy. We got the Fisherman's Experience, various kinds of seafood on a bed of mushroom risotto. The seafood were all too salty in my opinion, the risotto is not bad. Does this restaurant live up to its hype? Maybe not...

  • 5/5 Lisa A. 2 years ago on Google
    We stopped in for Burger Week without a reservation and thankfully we were able to be seated at the bar upstairs. The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff friendly and inviting, great service. We ordered the Wagyu burger and truffle fries, and wow so delicious. The Five Fisherman is a must try if your looking for good food and great atmosphere and I'd suggest making a reservation if you want to guarantee being seated.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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