coconutmonkey Posted June 1, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm looking for a good seafood restaurant that the locals go to near the waterfront. We're going to the citadel in the morning and then plan to walk back to the waterfront. I've searched this forum and can only find Saltys. A Saltys' lobster roll is $20! Yikes. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonaCD Posted June 1, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm looking for a good seafood restaurant that the locals go to near the waterfront. We're going to the citadel in the morning and then plan to walk back to the waterfront. I've searched this forum and can only find Saltys. A Saltys' lobster roll is $20! Yikes. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. As I just mentioned in another post, there are several along the waterfront or one street up, most mention Salty's but there's also Waterfront Wharehouse, Stayners, Murphy's on the Water, McElvies and a few others. Waterfront Warehouse has a $19.99 lobster dinner with a 1.5 pound lobster, I had one a couple months ago and one of the best I've ever had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconutmonkey Posted June 1, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted June 1, 2011 MonaCD, thanks for all the suggestions. I can now google the restaurants and look at menus. Always great to have a first hand recommendation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 12, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Lobster in Halifax is pricey but oh so worth it. Delicious. We're from Boston and get lots of cold water lobsters whenever we want but always have a lobster lunch in Halifax. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arewethereyet Posted June 13, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I didn't care much for Salty's. I even forget what we ate. It wasn't bad, just not worth seeking out, IMO. There are other restaurants in the immediate area, but Salty's was open earlier than the others....so. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 13, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Captain John's (or was it Jack's) is gone now. Used to be very good. It was along the boardwalk and we used to enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted June 13, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 13, 2011 The best restaurants are not along the waterfront. Most of those are touristy. If you want lobster, however, most of them will do a great job. For good fish go to McKelvies or the Five Fishermen (not on the waterfront). Also in walking distance from the water check out the Wooden Monkey and Chives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 14, 2011 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2011 When in Halifax, :) We want lobster...... even though we live in Boston and have wonderful lobsters available all the time, we love your Halifax lobsters. We're not looking for fried fish or burgers or such..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going to see the world Posted July 4, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 4, 2011 What kind of place is Mckelvie's? Is it upscale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chels08 Posted July 4, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Five Fishermen hands down, ALL THE WAY! The food is absolutely delicious. And the mussel bar cannot be beat. I personally would avoid Murphy's on the water. It was a complete waste. The food was so bland. The rice was Uncle Ben's and the mussels we got were cold and served in the bag netting. The proximity to the water is the only thing it has going for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going to see the world Posted July 4, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Five Fishermen hands down, ALL THE WAY! The food is absolutely delicious. And the mussel bar cannot be beat. I personally would avoid Murphy's on the water. It was a complete waste. The food was so bland. The rice was Uncle Ben's and the mussels we got were cold and served in the bag netting. The proximity to the water is the only thing it has going for it. Okay-that menu looks awesome. How far is it from the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted July 4, 2011 #12 Share Posted July 4, 2011 It is in the heart of downtown. http://*******/m2oB8B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted July 4, 2011 #13 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I had a whole lobster in Halifax at Murphy's on the waterfront two weeks ago. It was a beautiful day and we ate outside.The lobster was delicious. Lobster rolls, by the way are expensive, but so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted July 4, 2011 #14 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Do you remember the price of lobster and of a lobster roll or a lobster salad? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey-SJ Posted July 4, 2011 #15 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Depending when you go, McLobster may be available at local McDonalds for around $6. http://www.offbeatearth.com/mclobster/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted July 5, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I had a whole lobster in Halifax at Murphy's on the waterfront two weeks ago. It was a beautiful day and we ate outside.The lobster was delicious. Lobster rolls, by the way are expensive, but so good. Lobster is priced by the pound and I ordered 1 1/2 pounds. Sorry, I just don't remember the price. But, it was so worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted July 6, 2011 #17 Share Posted July 6, 2011 The price is constantly changing but is quite low right now. If you walk along the waterfront you will see several places offering boiled whole lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasaSmith Posted July 6, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Is late October too late in the season for lobster up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted July 6, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 6, 2011 There is always lobster fishing going on somewhere around the province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasaSmith Posted July 6, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks Maryann it is good to know. I do love lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabees Posted July 10, 2011 #21 Share Posted July 10, 2011 There were four of us and we all loved everything we had while having lunch at Salty's last Sep. We've been to Halifax four times and I would say this was the best restaurant we've eaten at along with the ability to sit outside on their rear deck along the water front. It's at the far end of the waterfront so it's very close to the majority of the shops, glass blowing exhibit and shop, etc. It'll only be approx 10 - 15 minute walk back to the ship. P.S. Don't forget to get a cup of coffee at Tim Horton's in the local ferry terminal located at this end of town too. (Free rest rooms here in the terminal too) I hope this helps you look forward to enjoying Halifax. We love this port a lot. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaching Posted July 15, 2011 #22 Share Posted July 15, 2011 We will definitely be visiting a number of establishments that serve lobster in every port! Bostonian: where do you recommend we get that yummy lobster in Boston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted July 15, 2011 #23 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Lobster at Legal Seafoods is always good. They have several locations throughout the city. We had lunch at Salty's last week and it was delicious. It was nice sitting on the Deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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