Bar Sofia - Halifax

Name: Bar Sofia - Halifax
Address: 1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J
Telephone: (902) 334-1010
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (861)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Latin

1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Showcasing the vibrant essence of Latin cooking, Bar Sofia is a paradise for lovers of shared plates and cocktails. Led by celebrated Chef Anthony Walsh, Bar Sofia playfully nods to his family’s Argentinian heritage as well as the next generation of food lovers, artists and adventurers.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin, Argentinean, Peruvian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 334-1010
Website
https://www.barsofia.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Seb Arseneault

Location
1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J
Neighborhood
Halifax
Cross street
Prince St and Lower Water St
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
There is a bus stop at Hollis St before Prince St (8822) and one at Lower Water St before Sackville St (8821)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekend Brunch
Multiple dates available
Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for every Sat, Sun and holiday Mon from 11:30am–3pm for Weekend Brunch! Step up your brunch game with vibrant morning fare like Breakfast Empanadas, Chilaquiles, Coliflor Cazuela, and more! Plus, make it a boozy brunch with any of our colourful and delicious cocktails!

Popular dishes

What 861 people are saying

Bar Sofia - Halifax 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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic Canada
Innovative
Atlantic Canada
Gluten-free-friendly
Atlantic Canada
Great for creative cocktails
Atlantic Canada
Healthy
Atlantic Canada
Great for outdoor dining
Atlantic Canada
Vegetarian-friendly
Nova Scotia
Innovative
Nova Scotia
Gluten-free-friendly
Nova Scotia
Great for creative cocktails
Nova Scotia
Healthy
Nova Scotia
Hot spot
Nova Scotia
Great for outdoor dining
Nova Scotia
Vegetarian-friendly
Nova Scotia
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Sofia in Halifax offers a "beautiful and colourful atmosphere" with "amazing food, atmosphere and service." Guests rave about the "fresh and exciting" dishes like ceviche and tacos. The staff is described as "attentive and incredibly kind," enhancing the "wonderful experience" that's perfect for any occasion.

861 Reviews

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AnnMarie
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shared a few appetizers and drinks with my table, all was delicious!
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Kathryn
Atlantic Canada3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent option for gluten free. Items were marked on the menu and staff was extremely knowledgeable.
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Leslie
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don't sleep on Bar Sofia. This lovely restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere and beautiful, clean, aesthetic. The food is fresh and exciting and the way they prepare their raw oysters is out-of-this-world delicious. There is something special in the combination of oyster, cucumber and pickled onion, to be sure. Don't forget to squeeze the lemon before you slurp!
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Leslie
Atlantic Canada3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar Sofia is a beautiful restaurant. Highly recommend the spicy margarita and cod tacos!
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Casey
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The coconut rice saved my marriage, and the churros made me forget the Alamo
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Allison
Atlantic Canada9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pretty place, good energy, everyone had a good time. Servers had wine and food recommendations. Quicker than expected, would go back many times, and try other things on the menu.
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Melissa
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, atmosphere and service! Always a favourite spot to go!
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Robert VIP
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was amazing. Very informative & attentive. Regan I believe
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Madeline
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
So so so delicious! The ceviche is a must and the carnitas tacos are incredible too. The roasted veg is also very good. Only docking a point of service because our mains took a while to arrive, which was a kitchen error. Our server was lovely! I can't recommend it enough.
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Tara
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious meal in the bright and beautiful Bar Sofia. We came for brunch and it did not disappoint. Our server was really friendly and engaging. She was there when we needed something but didn't hover or hurry us. Cocktails were delicious twists on classics. We had pork belly tacos, mushroom tacos, chips and guac (which was so fresh!!) a fruit plate of watermelon and strawberries and churros with caramel and chocolate for dessert. Amazing experience!
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FAQs

Bar Sofia - Halifax offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 334-1010.

Bar Sofia - Halifax is rated 4.8 stars by 861 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J

Additional information

Cross street
Prince St and Lower Water St
Neighborhood
Halifax
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 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
Contemporary Latin, Argentinean, Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
There is a bus stop at Hollis St before Prince St (8822) and one at Lower Water St before Sackville St (8821)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Seb Arseneault
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.barsofia.ca/
Phone number
(902) 334-1010

Bar Sofia - Halifax

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Weekend Brunch

Popular dishes

Avocado + Chips

Churros

Annes Bravas Brussels Sprouts

Menu

What 861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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