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Drift, Halifax, NS

Drift

4.8 (1387)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
102-1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
A distinct new dining experience led by celebrated Chef Anthony Walsh, Drift features modern, elevated takes on classic Atlantic Canadian dishes and traditions. Located on the main level of the newly built Muir Hotel, our salon, bar and promenade offer a simple, modern and stylish setting in which to dine, drink, linger and relax without interruption. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as late night drinks, we warmly invite you to experience a taste of Drift at your leisure.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Contemporary Canadian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jamie MacAulay
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What 1,387 people are saying

Drift reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Ambiance

  • Atlantic Canada

    Good for business meals

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for scenic views

  • Atlantic Canada

    Canadian

  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambiance

  • Nova Scotia

    Good for business meals

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for scenic views

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift offers a top-notch dining experience with "outstanding food and service" in a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes and "impeccable" service, especially praising servers like Nathan and Maija. While some mention high prices, the "delicious" food, "attentive staff," and "elevated Atlantic Canada" menu make Drift a must-visit spot in Halifax.

1,387 Reviews
  1. Micheline

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for brunch and it was so good we went back for supper! Amazing meal, thanks!

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  2. Evan

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and lovely staff, can't wait to go back and try the other menu items.

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  3. Gary

    Montreal4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jan provided an extremely elegant experience. Our family travelled a great distance to meet up with our Son and his wife toCelebrate his successful completion of the Blue nose half marathon. The ambiance, presentation, and quality of the service from Jan along with the food quality made it a memorable evening for this father with his family. Thank you so much !

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  4. Paul

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation for 4 people for Sunday brunch. We arrived promptly for our reservation and were seated quickly, and ordered within a few minutes. We were served coffee and orange juice quickly, but then time started to drag on as I watched other tables which had arrived after us receive their food orders. At the 45 minute mark, I caught our server's attention and motioned that we needed our order, as our day was scheduled with other activities. The server motioned to me that they understood, then went on to serve orders to three other tables. Another 10 minutes later our food arrived, most of it cold. Soft poached eggs were inedible, as was the cold toast and casserole home fries. A small pot of baked beans (which we were warned was very hot) was cold, and it was like eating them out of can. My friends and I had been treating ourselves to very expensive weekend in Halifax, which included being guests at the Muir Hotel, directly above Drift. Our brunch at Drift was an extremely disappointing meal, and I doubt we will be back.

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  5. Katherine

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Superior service. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our dining experience. Will definitely be back.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best fine dining experience I’ve ever had. We went for Mother’s Day and my wife was really happy with her Bavette steak, and I love my pork belly & scallop dish. Well played with expertly crafted taste pairings. Can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Dan

    Calgary41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Hodge Podge seafood. It was fantastic. I would recommend this place for a special occasion .

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  8. Catherine VIP

    Atlantic Canada26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The evening was excellent! From the welcome greeting at the door- Outstanding food and service. The food was delicious , service was impeccable- Our server Nathan was very knowledgable of the menu and friendly but not overly. He made the evening special.. Next time in Halifax, we will be sure to come back and enjoy this restaurant again. Everything was everything was outstanding!!

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  9. Alanna

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant exceeded all expectations. For reference, we ordered the following to share (2 people): Muscle frites, shrimp and corn chowder soup, scallops and pork belly, and the lawry jiggs dinner. Each dish was a 10/10. Every dish had amazing flavour, and was beautifully presented. The kitchen even gifted us a free appetizer which was lovely! The rhubarb cocktail I ordered was so tasty. I would go back for that alone. The ambience was nice and it was not too loud. I would highly recommend coming here.

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  10. Cynthia

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Nathan was fantastic as always. The Drift servers are all highly trained and really care about your experience. Further the food is ALWAYS stellar. I have been going to Drift for years and the food quality is superior.

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FAQs

Drift offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 407-6042.

Drift is rated 4.8 stars by 1387 OpenTable diners.

Drift does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Nova Scotia
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Drift

102-1709 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Contemporary Canadian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jamie MacAulay
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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