Eliot & Vine

Name: Eliot & Vine
Address: 2305 Clifton St Halifax, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3K 4T9
Telephone: (902) 332-1557
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (859)

CAN$30 and under

European

2305 Clifton St Halifax, Halifax, NS B3K 4T9

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Eliot & Vine offers an array of dining experiences. Have a seat in the main room along the bright windows, or at our beautiful marble top bar. Our semi-private ‘Frolic Room’, boasting exquisite work by renowned artist Jean Bradbury, is perfect for group dinners or a quiet date night. Or, watch the chefs work their magic while you sit at the kitchen counter. Eliot & Vine was designed by Breakhouse. European favourites get a unique twist inspired by the seasons and ever-changing market offerings. Our extensive wine list features classics you love, and unique gems waiting to be discovered - from around the world or local vineyards. We have hand-crafted cocktails and a selection of European bottled beer, while the draught taps showcase our love of home. We are happy to accommodate special requests, such as a gluten-free or vegetarian meal. Don’t hesitate to ask anyone on our team, and be sure to let us know if you have any food allergies or sensitivities.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
European, Contemporary European, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 332-1557
Website
http://www.eliotandvine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Benjamin Banks
Private party facilities
Both our main dining room (up to approx. 60 people) and our semi-private frolic (up to approx. 16 people) room are available to book for large events. Please contact the restaurant by email or phone for more details, or visit our website!
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2305 Clifton St Halifax, Halifax, NS B3K 4T9
Neighborhood
Halifax
Cross street
Cunard Street
Parking details
Free parking on Clifton & Cunard Streets.
Public transit
Buses run past us on Cunard St. and nearby on Robie St.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Join us for the Happiest of Hours Tuesday to Sunday - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM SUMMER DEALS 🍷$6.00 Wine & Beer 🍺 🦪 BUCK-A-SHUCK OYSTERS 🍋 🍋‍🟩 1/2 Priced Grand Margaritas 🍋‍🟩

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Popular dishes

Oysters CA$4.00
Atlantic oysters, red wine mignonette, house-made hot sauce, lemon (Gluten-Free)
Handcut Fries CA$9.00
Parmesan, chives, truffle aioli (V + GFO)
Arugula Salad CA$15.00
Deep-fried goat cheese, balsamic, pickled beets, walnuts, shallots (Vegetarian)
EV Caesar ⭐️CA$16.00
Romaine and kale, focaccia, bacon, asiago, with lemon and garlic vinaigrette (Vegetarian & GF options)
Fried Brussels Sprouts ⭐️CA$17.00
Walnuts, brown butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, honey, balsamic reduction (V, GF)
MusselsCA$18.00
Spicy tomato broth, celery salt, Tabasco, Worcestershire, pickled celery, grilled focaccia (GFO)
Bao Buns CA$18.00
Hoisin duck breast, five-spice aioli, cabbage slaw, pickled cucumbers
Tuna Tartare CA$19.00
Yellowfin tuna, lemon, sesame oil, togarashi, spiced shrimp chip, avocado aioli (GF)
ScallopsCA$22.00
Smoked cheddar grits, house-made hot sauce, pancetta, creole pickles (GFO)
CharcuterieCA$33.00
Assorted cheeses, meats and crackers, pickled vegetables, olives, mixed roasted nuts (VO + GFO)

PASTAS

Handmade pasta

Cacio e Pepe ⭐️CA$24.00
Handmade egg yolk spaghetti, black pepper, parmesan (VO)
Gnocchi CA$33.00
Braised Lamb, San Marzano tomato sauce, potato pasta, roasted rutabaga, goat cheese
RavioliCA$42.00
Atlantic lobster, ricotta, tarragon, caper cream, bread crumbs, gremolata

MAINS

Burger ⭐️CA$27.00
6 oz. Atlantic Beef chuck patty, Old Growler Gouda, garlic aioli, caramelized onions, Oulton’s smoked bacon, arugula, house pickles, brioche bun, served with house fries (GFO)
Haddock ⭐️CA$29.00
Panko breaded haddock, asparagus, tarragon remoulade, crispy baby potatoes, pickled veg
Grilled SwordfishCA$35.00
Toasted farro, puttanesca, olive oil, capers, garlic, lemon, olives, roasted poblano aioli
HalibutCA$39.00
Roasted and grilled vegetables, pesto, pickled beets, romesco, crispy prosciutto
Short Rib ⭐️CA$43.00
Braised short rib, aged Beemster risotto, rosemary jus, pickled fennel (GF)
Rack of LambCA$48.00
Polenta fries, sumac onions, harissa aioli, za’atar, fried cauliflower

What 859 people are saying

Eliot & Vine 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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Loved For

Atlantic Canada
Best Overall
Atlantic Canada
Best Ambiance
Atlantic Canada
Neighborhood gem
Atlantic Canada
Great for fine wines
Nova Scotia
Best Overall
Nova Scotia
Best Food
Nova Scotia
Best Service
Nova Scotia
Best Ambiance
Nova Scotia
Best Value
Nova Scotia
Good for business meals
Nova Scotia
Neighborhood gem
Nova Scotia
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eliot & Vine is a beloved Halifax gem offering a "wonderful experience" with "classic service" and "fantastic food." The menu impresses with dishes like "melt in your mouth short ribs" and crispy haddock, complemented by an amazing wine selection. Enjoy "excellent" service in a cozy atmosphere perfect for a memorable dining experience.

859 Reviews

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Moira VIP
Atlantic Canada50 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely delightful evening at Elliott and Vine! Love all the servers. Food is always delicious. Nice selection of wines and drinks. Definitely a neighbourhood gem!
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Billie
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was good and the table we had was in a quiet corner of the restaurant where we could talk without shouting at each other—a rare experience I find in restaurants now.
Eliot & VineResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for the review and recommendation, Billie. We are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience. At EV we do our very best to create a quiet and intimate atmosphere, focusing on great food, service, and company. We are so glad you enjoyed a wonderful dinner with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
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Anna-Marie
Atlantic Canada21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Happy Hour with $6 wine & beer, half price margaritas & buck a shuck oysters. My husband usually gets the melt in your mouth short ribs & I like to try different things. Got their haddock this time. The panko was very crispy & the fish nicely done, the accompaniments were delightful. I prefer no coating on my pan fried haddock so it wasn’t my favourite but nice.
Eliot & VineResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for the review, Anne-Marie. We're glad to hear you two enjoyed our Summertime Happy Hour offerings and dinner. Our Braised Short Rib is always a fantastic choice, as is the Panko-Crusted Haddock; both are fan favourites. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful dining experience.
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Scott
Atlantic Canada3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food could have been a bit warmer, otherwise service and food were superb.
Eliot & VineResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for the review and recommendation, Scott. We are glad to hear that you had a great dining experience. Hope to see you again soon.
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Miranda
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eliot & Vine is always a wonderful experience. Classic service, and fantastic food. The owners are personable and skillful in their service delivery. Love the option for wine tastings; they will curate a tasting to your preferences. A little gem we will forever visit.
Eliot & VineResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation, Miranda. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful dining experience. We can't wait to see you again soon for more great wine pairings and another wonderful dining experience.
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Brian VIP
Atlantic Canada22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My 'go to' local restaurant. Never disappoints me or my guests. If you have not tried it before, put it on your 'must go' list!!
Eliot & VineResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you for the review, Brian! We are so happy you enjoyed your recent dining experience. We can't wait to see you again sometime soon :)
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Richard
Atlantic Canada1 review
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Felt that server was disappointed in his 20% 30 dollar tip. The options were 18, 20,25,and 30%. I feel a 20 percent tip is good. Maybe I’m out of touch. Great place though. Great attention to detail with the food and presentation. And the server was very nice till after paying the bill.
Eliot & VineResponded on June 3, 2025
Hello Richard, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We'd like to give a sincere apology for this miscommunication. After speaking with your server, he explained how delighted he was to serve you this Sunday and was truly grateful for your generous gratuity. We can assure you he was not disappointed or frustrated with you, but in fact, was frustrated with our debit machine while having issues printing off the receipt. Once again, so very sorry for the miscommunication, and we hope to see you again soon for some more excellent food.
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Ellie
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bit of a hidden gem. I walked by this place many times thinking it was just a wine bar, but the menu is absolutely incredible. Of course the wine selection is amazing too. I recommend this restaurant to everyone I know for an amazing meal, great service and a cozy atmosphere that makes you want to stay for another glass.
Eliot & VineResponded on May 26, 2025
Thank you for the review, Ellie. We are so glad you had the chance to dine with us. We are very happy to hear you had a lovely experience, and we hope to see you again soon for another amazing meal!
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Shelley
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked a table for one at Eliot & Vine for my last night in Halifax after a busy 5 days. I had read good reviews and wanted to treat myself. Treat myself I did! I was given my choice of sitting at the bar or in a beautiful booth (I chose the booth). I started with a lovely local glass of bubbles and 6 oysters. The homemade hot sauce was delicious! I then had the fried brussel sprouts, which I honestly can't stop thinking about. Right amount of savoury and sweetness, plus the crunch with the walnuts was perfect. My server asked if wanted anything more to drink and I said just a glass of white wine. She suggested a Sauvignon Blanc (which turned out to be one of my favourites from New Zealand) to go with the haddock. The portion size was perfect, the veggies were crisp, and even though it had a panko crust, it was not too heavy. I really appreciated the service - dining alone can sometimes be challenging, but the server chatted when I wanted, plus gave me space when I wanted to read my book. I also really appreciated the decor - loved the artwork and personal touches. All in all, I had a perfect meal and I would highly recommend. It was a bit chilly to sit outside, but next time I will take advantage of the patio (and come earlier for happy hour for the Buck a Shuck oysters)!
Eliot & VineResponded on May 16, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share about your solo dining experience! We are so very glad you were able to join us. We are always here with great food and great wine after a long work week. Happy you had the chance to try our Haddock and Brussels Sprouts, both are fan favourites. We hope you'll join us again sometime soon, couldn't recommend the patio more on a sunny day.
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Michelle
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Fun and an enjoyable evening. Great pairing of wines and food. William was lovely.
Eliot & VineResponded on May 16, 2025
Thank you for the review, Michelle. We are very glad you enjoyed your wine and dining experience. We hope you'll visit again sometime soon for another fun and enjoyable evening!
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FAQs

Eliot & Vine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Eliot & Vine is rated 4.9 stars by 859 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

2305 Clifton St Halifax, Halifax, NS B3K 4T9

Additional information

Cross street
Cunard Street
Neighborhood
Halifax
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
European, Contemporary European, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking on Clifton & Cunard Streets.
Public transit
Buses run past us on Cunard St. and nearby on Robie St.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Benjamin Banks
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.eliotandvine.com/
Phone number
(902) 332-1557
Private party facilities
Both our main dining room (up to approx. 60 people) and our semi-private frolic (up to approx. 16 people) room are available to book for large events. Please contact the restaurant by email or phone for more details, or visit our website!

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Eliot & Vine

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

21 Atlantic Canada Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Happy Hour

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Gnocchi

Haddock

APPETIZERS/SHAREABLES

Oysters CA$4.00

Handcut Fries CA$9.00

Arugula Salad CA$15.00

EV Caesar ⭐️CA$16.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts ⭐️CA$17.00

MusselsCA$18.00

Bao Buns CA$18.00

Tuna Tartare CA$19.00

ScallopsCA$22.00

CharcuterieCA$33.00

PASTAS

Cacio e Pepe ⭐️CA$24.00

Gnocchi CA$33.00

RavioliCA$42.00

MAINS

Burger ⭐️CA$27.00

Haddock ⭐️CA$29.00

Grilled SwordfishCA$35.00

HalibutCA$39.00

Short Rib ⭐️CA$43.00

Rack of LambCA$48.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is Eliot & Vine currently accepting reservations?

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