Best Diners in Halifax

"If the descriptive “tea room” suggests crust-free finger sandwiches and elegant teapots of Earl Grey, you’re in for a surprise. This landmark diner, which opened in 1958, leans towards hefty breakfast items that will last you beyond lunch, such as the Lumberjack Plate (2 eggs, 3 slices of bacon, 2 sausages, ham, spiced hash browns and toast) and the easily shareable vegetable and egg breakfast burrito – topped with cheddar and chipotle sour cream. Diners certainly get their money’s worth."

"A post shared by Jaime Kelley (@takingbitesandcatchingflights). This iconic restaurant offers delicious breakfast and lunch dishes guaranteed to cure you from the Sunday Scaries. Sandwiches start at just $5 with breakfast items starting at $6.55 – such a steal!"

"Patient staff who accommodate requests, combined with a chilled out, happy vibe make The Armview one of our favourite spots in the city. Crayons, a colouring placemats, and a vanilla milkshake keep my little one occupied for a few minutes so I can regroup after holiday shopping hustle and bustle. 7156 Chebucto Road, Halifax"

"True North Diner has great specials, plus fun games and treats for kids. Donations from Jukebox, candy machine and stuffy-grabber machine go direct to IWK hospital.True North Diner, Bedford 1658 Bedford Highway (Bedford Place Mall) (902) 832-1950http://www.truenorthdiner.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrueNorthDinerBedford"

"Canadian Living magazine calls the fish and chips at John’s Lunch the best in all of Canada!. Head over to the no-frills diner in Dartmouth for their signature dish as well as Digby scallops, fresh clams and so much more."

"Housed in the former 1918 Canadian National Railway Station. Traces the history of the railway and early development of this region, with a collection that includes five railway cars, photographs, maps, posters, tickets, artifacts (such as baggage wagons and a sled), a small library and gift shop. Open mid-May to October."

"Learn the story of Nova Scotia railways at the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum on Route 7. Examine the posters, tickets, maps and photographs in the Canadian Northern Railway station of 1918. Don’t forget to stop for ice cream on the way out!"

"has penned a range of best-selling Canadian cookbooks and it shows in the sumptuous seasonally sourced food on the menu. Begin every meal by munching on one of the restaurant’s signature tea biscuits which are prepared from an old family recipe. The interior is evocative of the coastal landscape featuring wood, water, sand, and rock."

"On The Menu: Seasonal elevated fare including pasta & seafood as well as small plates like tartare & brussels sprouts. Vibe & Tastes: This was our first visit to Chives and we left very impressed!. The atmosphere is laid back but elegant and we were treated to a meal in “the vault” which is an actual bank vault turned wine cellar."

"Proper, formal Canadian fine dining in the heart of downtown is on offer at Chives, one of the city's longest-running restaurants. Seasonally driven, artfully presented dishes are the stock-in-trade of chef Craig... Vegetarian in Halifax"