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Tribute, Halifax, NS

Tribute

4.8 (167)
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 22 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 167 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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4.8
4.8 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 is a standout dining destination in Halifax, praised for its "exceptional" cuisine crafted by Chef Colin, who draws on global experience to deliver "simple, elegant, and delicious" dishes. Guests enjoy the "intimate and cozy" waterfront setting and the "impeccable" service. The "artistic plating" and "impressive" wine program complete the "unreal" dining experience, making it a must-visit.

167 Reviews
  1. Michelle VIP

    Atlantic Canada10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  2. Matthew

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Karen

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Sharon VIP

    Tampa25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. Amy

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tribute is our new favourite restaurant in Halifax! Chef Colin has been trained at the best kitchens in the world - and brings this wealth of experience to create a unique and incredible dining experience in Halifax. The location is perfect - facing the water and yet intimate and cozy. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Book way ahead of time as tables are hard to come by.

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  7. Jessica

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food! The steak came out just as I had seen pictured and was cooked perfectly. Service was also quite attentive. Was a pricier meal but everything we had was delicious! Would recommend for an occasion!

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  8. Kenzie

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! I was blown away by the standard of service, quality of food, and entire experience. They also have an incredible offering of gluten free!

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  9. ellen

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! Food was excellent; counter seats were entertaining and staff engaging. Definitely will return.

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  10. Jeff

    Atlantic Canada6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food experience in Halifax. This place is on another level.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Tribute

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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