Parkside Pub & Smokehouse in Dartmouth
14 Highfield Park Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3A 4S8, Canada
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It's been a minute since we've been here but it never disappoints. Fantastic, fast, friendly service and damn fine barbeque.
For the amount of times I’ve come for trivia and something smoked to eat, they have a great menu and the quality and efficient service is pretty consistent. For food I shared the smokehouse combo which had three choices: full wings (with their hottest sauce + blue cheese), candied pork belly and some brisket. It came with a side and cornbread and we got the mac’n cheese. It’s exactly of what you’d expect and sometimes a little better, delicious. The pork is always great! Cornbread was good, but if you like a grittier texture, this is softer. Can’t speak on the mac’n cheese much if it’s made in house, but it could definitely have some toasted breadcrumbs or extra cheese on top to add to it. They have a lot of events, and usually pretty busy, sometimes they sell out of their best dishes sooner than later and they don’t take reservations from what I’ve gathered. But they have big tables and I haven’t had to wait for one before but have come close.
Great atmosphere and food selections- and of course ‘liquids’ (from the big names to those better local brews) Staff very attentive to a large gathering too! Thanks ‘S’.
My son and I decided to check out Parkside during our trip to Dartmouth and let me tell you this...it was AMAZING! so was Sasha our server!!! We couldn't decide on individual meals so we got the "family BBQ" Talk about whoozaaa!!!! ..we're both big eaters when it comes to smoked meat etc..we left with at least half of what was on the platter...for $55..it was easily enough for 3 to 4 people...hands down an awesome price for incredible smoked bbq..not to forget the awesome baked beans , slaw and delicious cornbread....we cant wait until we get back to Dartmouth! If your looking for something that will satisfy your hunger for BBQ..Parkside is your destination!
Soup and sandwich of the day is a real-try hit. I'm hoping they keep this on the menu. Yesterday was a quick rundown to Parkside Pub on Highfield Park Dr. On the soup and sandwich menu was Grilled cheese with sautéed peppers inside. The soup was a broccoli soup with a slight kick (if you ever had Thai curry chicken soup, you'll know.) After a set of seconds (never done till now) I brought a takeout soup for some of my colleagues to try. None of them are fans of brocoli soup, but funny enough, they loved this. Great work and quality. See you soon.
Burger 10 for burger week 2024 B3A Burger 6-oz beef burger topped with slow maple-smoked pulled pork, crispy jalapeno-cheddar-spiced house potato chips, and smoky honey mayo on a classic burger bun with a bite-sized crispy mac ‘n’ cheese fritter. I was unsure if I wanted to try here but the burger did sound like it would be good. Last time here I found the food too salty but heard it's gotten better. The good - The first couple bites had good flavor, pretty sure it was the sauce. It did make the pulled pork taste good, I was a bit surprised cause I can never find good pulled pork unless it's ribfest. Lol. The chips had a good crunch. The not so good - I was not a fan of this bun. It was sorta soft, except for the top. It was hard and crunchy but just on the outer layer. One I got a few bites in the flavor was gone. The patty was larger in the middle and tasted like it wasn't seasoned at all and definitely was drier compared to the last burger. Parts of the pulled pork also lost flavor in the middle when I picked it out separately, just a slight smoky flavor. The little mac and cheese nugget, not much cheesy taste and it was dry compared to others I've had. Overall, sauce was the best part and the pulled pork was ok. Also there was a good portion of chips and they had good flavor! (they were stuck to the top of the bun when I took the picture) I think a smaller patty would have done this burger better.
My BFFs and I always celebrate our birthdays and try different places. I was a little sceptical on this place however was pleasantly surprised of the quality of food everything was delicious! The servings were good sizes and even had some for take home. I had the tortellini, girls had the chicken Cesar salads and amazing chicken wings. Server was very nice and atmosphere was great. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the server even took our picture. Thanks again.
The chicken... Everything is good here but talk to me about their chicken and I will need to go. Big portions - we have never had a less than delicious meal here. Pulled pork, ribs... You cannot go wrong! Go early so you won't be disappointed as they smoke throughout the day and when they run out, they are out for the day... and ribs are HUGELY popular. Oh - and you will want to save room for the coconut cream tart - trust me.
Really good nachos.
Best bbq i eastern canada
Coming to a Pub to drink coffee?? Huh! Oki I did and they have free refill.. Its a fun place.
First time at Parkside pub, lively atmosphere, delicious food, great service. Definitely recommend! Didnt have room for dessert so bought the coconut tart to bring home, was a good size, homemade and delicious!
Not consistent, we went 3 weeks ago for the first time, We were very happy and spoke highly of the place. The food and service was top notch. Went again a week later and wasnt happy, couldnt even pick up the fries with a fork they were so over cooked. Will be awhile before we go back.
Really good area to eat. Food and drinks are great. Really loved The Blue Drink and The Purple Drink. Plan on coming back in the future.
Was just there on my birthday everything was delightful food was delicious and drinks were delicious as well very glad I chose to watch there for my birthday
Service was ok, however food was either overcooked or all tasted similar. Hidden up charges that werent mentioned or on the menu. And music was very all over the place......drinks were good Food : 2/5
Best BBQ in the city! Will be recommending to everyone I know, excellent food, service and prices. Wish I had gone before but be a regular now.
Awful awful awful. Terrible service waitresses are so rude and only care about regulars, they just ignore you until the regulars don t need them anymore. They let them cut in line and they re just as rude as the servers. They mess up the order everytime and the one time I pointed out that the nachos were cooked and we asked for them to be uncooked (a regular option they offer on the menu) they got super snarky and told me I wrote too much in the special instructions (I just wrote it very nicely and told them if they couldn t make the substitution I asked for that it was fine) but apparently they couldn t read all of that. Just picked up and waited an extra 15 minutes while the waitresses moved me out of my waiting spot so they could chat together at the bar where I was standing. Even better, we brought the pickup order back and they hadn t read a single special instruction that we left and we FOUND A HAIR IN THE SALAD. I always leave a 20% tip no matter what, everywhere, and this was the first time I only tipped %10, got back and realized even that was way too much. The food has never been good enough for them to treat non-regulars like this. Never ever returning and spreading the word to others thinking about trying it. Colby was nice.
Food was amazing! Great place with fair prices too.
Pretty rare Im disappointed going here. Ive had many different things off the menu, it is still hard to narrow it down some days. Southern Belle tends to be the goto.
Best pub in HRM
This is the place to go if you are sick of spending a day smoking your own meats. The food is fantastic and its priced reasonably for the quality. Loved it.
I had poop in my food and it tasted like ice cream sandwich do not eat here
Ordered the Family BBQ, pulled pork was fine, made some nice burgers with them and the Cole slaw(yes theyre burgers if you serve them on a burger bun) sausages were juicy, tender and tasty, ribs were a little over, falling apart, the smoke was a little acrid but not terrible. On to the sides,The fries are single fry weirdness that some people prefer, cornbread, slaw and beans were competent. The brisket was diabolical, both over cooked, under rendered and nearly tasteless, was it even smoked?? I saw no evidence of a smoke ring, nor was it sauced and I couldnt even detect salt... so Im not sure what happened with the brisket, did somebody just throw it in the oven with nothing on it, and the person cutting it didnt see it wasnt cooked properly???, very strange... the rest of the meal 3.5/5 brisket 1/5
Great beer and wings. A great place to watch a sporting event on TV. Good service and convenient location. Parking: Large parking lot.
Love the BBQ
Great service Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access Food : 5/5 |
The platter was great for sharing, and the band Ruckus was great as always. Lots of seating and service is great. The staff are friendly and check in on your just the right amount. Highly recommend. Also, a great spot if you like brunch
We go here often, we always have great service and the food is delicious! Lorraine is the best, we always sit in her section as we know we are well looked after!
Had the half rack of ribs tonight and it was so meaty and good. Really satisfied that rib craving. Service was great and the waitress made it enjoyable with her sense of humor. Recommend trying the ribs for yourself.
Went toba wrestling show. Was top notch
Candied pork bellies... omg so good... ribs were amazing!
The food is always good and reasonably priced , Good beer selection. I recently went for brunch not very busy, had very quick service. When it is busy it can take a bit longer.
Amazing service and a great place for a nice cold beer
Great food and friendly staff
Food doesn t seem to be what it used to be to be
Great smokehouse. Food was fantastic. Was our first time in, but it wont be our last.
Great food and service, hosts lots of fun events. Trivia, wrestling, male strippers etc
Food was just ok. Onion rings were very good tho. Not a fan of the trays food comes on, part of the BBQ theme I guess but not a fan. Service was hit and miss, friendly but seemed overworked, busy, rushed, so forgot part of the order and no follow up, maybe needed more staff on hand or better management?
Maybe the only good BBQ inHRM
Delicious smoked ribs!
The food here is so good!
99cent wing night on Thursdays with a 10 wing minimum and 5 wing increments afterward. You can get them breaded or not, and they come with both flats and drums. Lots of different sauces, including Daves. Yum! Always get the candied pork belly!
Great spot. Was in the city for an event and decided to stop here for a bite to eat. Food was amazing and so was the band playing tonight! Great vibe from this place absoutly loved it.
Amazing BBQ and staff! Ill be back!
I highly enjoy dining here. Food is usually amazing. Only had food I would rate sub-par once out of my 6ish visits so far. Delicious smoked meat.
First visit and Ill definitely be back. Food was excellent and staff very friendly
Here visiting from Ontario. Our waitress Kelsey was very friendly and constantly checking in with us. Servings were more than enough. I definitely recommend the appetizer Burnt Tips. Food was excellent! Definitely will go there again when I come back to the area.
Ive never ordered food here and been disappointed. There hot wings ate actually spicy. Theres a young girl that always is our waitress, do not know her name but she provides a wonderful service
Love to return here. Food and service are always fantastic. My favorite is the cajun seafood chowder. Their brisket is to die for, love the burnt ends... Club House is a friends favorite. :)
Yummy food at a good price. Service was awesome Food
Excellent
Best BbQ we have had in HRM! You will not be disappointed.
Fast and courteous service. The food is great. The portions are big. The staff are friendly and the entertainment is top notch. Wheelchair accessibility: Happy to accommodate.
Every time we go, this place is packed! The energy is great, loads of people, everyone seems happy. Service was great. The food, however, was another story tonight. Ill start with weve had really good meals there before. The BBQ is delicious. But tonight we chose different things and it was a little disappointing. The Derby steak was bland, nothing like the flavor of Derby steaks from the old Steak & Stein. It was easy enough to cut and chew, just not bursting with flavor. Now the tater tot poutine had too much flavor in that it had too much salt in the gravy. The server was awesome about it and replaced it with a clubhouse quickly (the service really was great!) I would say that the food tonight was an anomaly - it is generally much better. I would still go back, but will probably stick to the BBQ items next time.
Excellent BBQ restaurant the service was spot on and very friendly I would definitely go again
I ordered the 2 piece fish and chips and the portions were huge. The service was above and beyond.
Average
Great food and beer, great servers, will definetly come back
Had a great experience. Food is great and the staff friendly and helpful.
Nice wrestling show and friendly staffs
Best Spinach Salad Anywhere... Excellent Customer Service Awesome Location and Great Prices
Good food good service
A pub atmosphere, but the food is amazing, I had and recommend the crispy chicken Caesar wrap,
Always a great experience!
This was my first time at the pub and I m very impressed! Everything from the food, to the staff and service was top notch. I ve never thought of this pub before because of the location but I will be for sure returning. I can t wait to show friends and family this restaurant. Thanks so much for a great experience.
Really good food and great spot to go with friends, our server was very friendly and funny, will definitely be coming back!
Great barbecue in Dartmouth. Craft beer too
Loved the smoked wings! Flavour was excellent. They were full wings, with the tips still on, which I m usually not a fan of but actually ended up appreciating in the end. Good sized portion in the 2lbs I ordered. Will be back!
Hands down the best Mac and cheese in town. Never disappoints, can t even comment on the other food because I have to order it every time - pulled pork is always so tender and delicious, prices are decent for the amount of food and service is always prompt.
Wrestling Night...Amazing
Great food, I cant wait to return. Highly recommend eating here.
One of my go-tos for wing night. Beer is ice cold 8/10 times. Wings are ice cold 8/10 times aswell sadly, but fries are top notch when you ask for extra crispy. The hostess is amazing aswell, great humor.
Very decent pub food. Very fair prices.
The smoked wings are incredible and highly recommended. I took them to go and I will definitely be back to get more next time I m in town.
Been here a few times in the past couple weeks. Service is great...friendly staff and patrons and the food all looks good...however I cant get away from the Belle Burger to try anything else. Maybe someday but for now its gonna be the go-to!
Came here for my best friends wedding today and Im pretty sure this is the best BBQ Ive ever tasted. I recommend this place to everyone who eats food.
The ribs here are so good
Kid-friendliness: Small kids menu that covers all of the basics that kids love. Our daughter really enjoyed her burger. Food
Have the pork belly candy
From the outside it has a slightly older appearance. Inside it is comfortable and inviting. The food is well made, delicious, and reasonably priced.
I bought two dishes of pan fried haddock. The potatoes were like jail potatoes slapped in there and like soup. The fish had no flavor nice size pieces but no flavor. Smothered it in vinegar and tartar sauce.The broccoli was like rubber.The carrots were also like rubber. My fish was on top of the potatoes. I really like to have my money back.
Really nice
Great food great people.
Closed 8
Ordered from here through Skip the dishes, ordered the messy pig, the pulled pork was really dry and maybe had a handful of cold fries. Not worth the money!
Excellent smokehouse food. Reminds me of being in the southern US. Amazing pulled pork, smoked sausage, pork belly, fries and BBQ sauces. Service was excellent.
One of the best BBQ places in Halifax
This place is honestly one of the best places to eat on the Dartmouth side if you come in the evening when the more experienced staff are there. Always pleased when i go after 5 or 6PM, but often a bit regretful early in the day food and service wise.
Best wings in Dartmouth
One of the best Burger in HRM. Parkside Burger recommended.
Go for the BBQ! Wings amazing, candied pork belly amazing! Got the combo platter, did not disappoint. My son got the steak and ordered med rare and it came well done. (Not their jam I suppose) Huge portions and thunder mugs of beer. Right off the highway easy to get to off the Mackay bridge. Highly recommend. Was super busy on a Thurs night but staff were friendly and attentive.
Great brisket, fast service all in all very good
Good service, tasty food, reasonable prices.
Delicious burger. I had the Candy Bacon Burger. It was awesome. Good work champ. Food : 5/5
Food staff owners are GREAT
It was a fun night out for Trivia. The drinks were good but the food was a little overcooked. Some of my friends dishes were good they said but I found my chicken fingers were burnt in places.
Best wings
Great service and nice selection of food for a pub!
Great food, wings, burger and brisket are soo good , great service, great atmosphere and a great spot to catch some live entertainment!
Good food. Reasonable prices.
The food is very good here..a must try
I went for a comedy event and had a great experience with two of the barkeeps, just so easy-going and great with the service. Attention to detail is rare these days and I noticed it in this environment, thanks very much and I ll be back. Parking: Plenty and a convenience store right next door
We just had dinner as a family at Parkside and gosh, what a great time we had! The food was delicious - everything from the tater tots to the pulled pork and strawberry lemonade! The highlight for me was the smoked wings with Jack Daniels sauce we had as an appetizer best wings I ve eaten, hands down! My husband loved his ribs. And the portions were huge - we have enough left for lunch tomorrow! Thank you as well to our waitress - unfortunately I did not catch her name - for being so kind, funny and attentive! If we come back to Halifax we ll eat there again for sure!
Wait staff was nice, food wasnt cheap but it was good. I like barbecue a lot. Would go back for sure. Im editing my review because I was served the worst thunder mug from the bottom of the keg tonight. It was warm, flat and I honestly think they meant to serve it that way. Just wrong. No one I know would ever serve something like that and I know some bartenders.
The food was bland, went for wing night and the atmosphere and music. I guess if you love the 70s.
Wing day is wonderful
Great food, great service. It was trivia night when I went, awesome fun! Your just a little extra, but the good is well worth it. Left full and with a to-go bag! I would recommend to anyone thats looking for some great pub food.
The food was cold and I wouldve loved to have the BBQ sauces at the table. The server was wonderful though!
When you get to the door, you can smell whats coming up on the plates. Modern clean look inside with lots of seating. Cushioned benches and stools with high tables and booths. It was seat yourself when we went in for a party of three. Menu is a double sided large format. Pastas, fish n chips, appetizers and a fresh smoked pulled pork club sandwich. The chocolate cake to end it off. Staff was quick and friendly. Thanks Lorraine.
Cold fries and a dry burger that was supposed to be a prize winner. Beer was good.
Wings overcooked all the times.
Have been a few times..lunch and dinner..both were great
Love the seafood chowder - among the best. Great staff and atmosphere!
Great place to eat
Food was amazing, service was great! Had a wonderful experience on the patio!
The pulled pork sandwich is awesome! Also we had the greatest server ever. My 6yo son asked for a kids menu word search and they didn t really have that there. Our server gave him a full colouring book and then proceed to create a word search by hand for him to do. I really couldn t believe that she did that for him. What a great place!
Pulled pork Mac and cheese with a side of Caesar salad and garlic bread. $20, very filling and great tasting.
Chicken was great.
My favorite eatery in the HRM.
Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp available Food
Stopped for ribs and chicken on the way home Totally worth the trip Food
Waitress was nice but took over 1:15 to get our meals and the food was average.
Wow! This place sure has changed since it was just the old Parkside Pub. The addition of the smokehouse is definitely a game changer. We started with the candied pork belly, which was absolutely delicious, 100% recommend! For entrees I had the pick 2 sampler platter which consisted of a slab of brisket, 2 smoked sausages, fries and corn bread. The fries were great quality and perfectly seasoned, the cornbread was tasty and moist and the sausages were top notch. The brisket was fork tender with a nice flavorful crust, although it was a bit on the dry side. My fiancee had the pulled pork mac and cheese, which is a nice entree size. It was nice and heavy on the cheese (great cheese pulls!) and the pulled pork was very tasty. Although the sauce component would benefit from some additional seasoning. The service was fantastic, our waitress was friendly, engaging and attentive and the atmosphere is a laid back sports bar vibe, but with a killer BBQ menu! Will definitely be back.
This place has a great menu with equally great tasting food, especially the smoked meat menu items. It also has what is best described as a classic pub environment. The service has no issues, although it can be a bit slow when its busy, but thats to be expected.
Ordered here multiple times and just love their poutine and Caesar salad!!
busy spot, great burgers
Excellent portions, please keep it up Parkside!
I had a wonderful time there this past Saturday night with my partner and his step sister. We had drinks and shared a little app. and dessert (nachos). We thought we were going for live music, but the show was actually a hypnotist. Such a fun time with many laughs and a wonderful server. Well be back for sure!!
I wasnt sure seeing this place from the outside and even walking in, it looks a little rough but the staff was very friendly and the food was amazing.
It was amazing!! The food was amazing and delicious. All the staff was super friendly and kind.
Will write in Russian, but you should to know, that its a very good place. This is a very pleasant place, lets say for locals. Very friendly staff, delicious food and a large selection of beer. I also recommend their cheese sticks and the Parkside Platter.
Havent dug into the menu yet, but its my go-to for wings and caesar salad.
Fantastic service and food was delicious.
Great food and the service was awesome.
Absolutely fantastic! Love the service here, every time my love and I go the service is super friendly and kind, they also enjoy and join in on banter and such, making us feel welcome. The food is always good, I happen to be a picky eater as well so it s always nice to actually enjoy eating out. The burgers typically take a little longer to come out but that s fine, as long as you don t mind waiting for perfection Parking is always easy and available as well. Overall 5/5 great place, will come here again!
Great wings but it can be quite loud
