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Tribute, Halifax, NS

Tribute

4.9 (172)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
1341 Lower Water St unit 121, Halifax, NS B3J 3R3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
Tribute is a unique restaurant located on the Halifax Waterfront. Defined not by a specific cuisine, but by a place - Nova Scotia - Tribute sources the best local ingredients to pay homage to authentic, impactful dishes with international influences, showcased through live fire and charcoal cookery in an open kitchen-to-dining room. With a fun and elevated approach to East Coast hospitality, Tribute is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, offering a chef’s tasting menu and wider options a la carte, paired with nimble wine and cocktail lists. Menus will change often to highlight seasonal ingredients from Nova Scotian farmers and producers.

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What 172 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Service

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Ambiance

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Hot spot

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for scenic views

  • Atlantic Canada

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambiance

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Hot spot

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tribute offers a "unique and incredible dining experience" with its creative dishes and "spectacular" food. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive and engaging" service and "cozy" atmosphere, enhanced by its beautiful waterfront location. Diners enjoy the "amazing" pasta and "impeccable" service, making it a "must-visit" in Halifax.

172 Reviews
  1. Stacey

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, we sat at the counter facing the cooking area and got to watch the show of food preparation. It really is an art. The passion they all have for delivering an amazing product was fun to watch. We will definitely be back, highly recommend!

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  2. Pamela

    Atlanta3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice night out which started at Tribute. The staff is outstanding - from being seated to drink service and meal suggestions, we wanted for nothing. I’d go back for the service alone. The food however, was ok - nothing memorable or fun. The pasta was beautifully made, but soaked in a cream sauce that was heavy and thick. To be fair, maybe we ordered the wrong things to try.

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  3. Jerome VIP

    Atlantic Canada24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On arrival we were greeted and seated , by the pleasant,Tanner. Peter waited on us. He’s great! We promptly had menus,drinks ,apps and mains. Detailed table service .The water and wine were topped up , napkins refolded , etc. Interesting in that each employee seems to be watching everything and everybody making sure that all have an incredible dining experience. Quite nice indeed. As we were leaving Neil gave us a friendly good bye and hopes to see us again. Beautiful meal. Thank you all.

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  4. Jennifer

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and interesting food, attentive service, fun playlist! We had a lovely time.

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  5. Cindy

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta dishes were amazing as were The desserts and of course the steak. Service was excellent. Will definitely make another visit. Would be nice to have a green salad on the menu for a starter.

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  6. Michelle VIP

    Atlantic Canada10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service. The chef's tasting menu was supberb! I had two custom mocktails made which were absolutely delicious. Please add mocktails to your menu! I would highly recommend.

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  7. Matthew

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Full disclosure, we arrived 8 minutes into the booking grace period because a prior engagement ran 20 minutes long. The cocktails are midrange priced but limited with four mediocre offerings. The beer is over priced and the selection is poor compared to local competitors. Apps are also limited. The bread was good but we noticed another table received more slices. At 10$ for a bread app I’d expect some portion consistency. The tuna and bone marrow app was very good, but at 26$ the two, sashimi sized slices of tune were underwhelming and, again, value lags competitors. We opted for the steak main. It was well seasoned and the accompanying plate was excellent but the steak (ordered medium rare) was overcooked. One side was heavily charred and stringy, yielding several well done slices. For the price, I’d expect a perfect medium rare, which was our previous experience. In the end, we were rushed out. I can appreciate that they need to pack the place and adhere to their 2 hour time slot but, with 10 minutes in the clock, we were presented with the bill and the terminal with half full glasses of wine. I’d expect 500$ (with tax and tip) to buy more than 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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  8. Karen

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the counter and enjoyed conversation with owner/chef. Great way to experience Tribute for the first time. Shared 2 starters, 2 mains and one dessert. All very creative and delicious. Started the evening with a cocktail each and wine with our meal. Will definitely be back. Great addition to our beautiful waterfront.

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  9. Sharon VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Interesting new spot but rather cramped. Menu was bit different from website. That is: what I planned to have was not available. Everything tasted very smoky…

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  10. Kate

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, including great recommendations by both our server and the sommelier. We appreciated their care and attention to detail. The steak and pasta were highlights. Restaurant was boisterous with fairly loud music.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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1341 Lower Water St unit 121, Halifax, NS B3J 3R3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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