Darrell's Restaurant in Halifax

Ordered through uber eats for 8 people. Order was placed 2 days in advance. Pick up time was 12 noon. Got a call from the restaurant to change it to 12:30, as they were super busy, this was no problem at all. Show up to pick up order & told that the restaurant had accidentally canceled the order. Was then told by the manager on duty that if we wanted to re-order we d have to wait 45 minutes to do so & then we could expect to wait at least one hour after that to receive the order. Pretty crappy service in my opinion. It s understandable that mistakes happen & it s unusually busy due to the holidays but make it right!

Their food sucked ..no taste just a waste of money and service is bad too . They are rude to the delivery drivers as well. Avoid this

Good messy peanut butter burger, Darrells fries portion was a bit small.

Tried to place order on phone, told they arent allowed to do that anymore. Your automated system should tell ahead of time. Thats stupid. Went to restaurant in person, was ignored at the door. Ill never be back. Such a shame, this used to be a stellar location Id recommended, not anymore. Cheers!

Very good food. Service was non existing. I had to get my own salt n pepper, and hot sauce. No one asked how my food was, or if I needed a refill on my drink. Food

Good hamburger

The food is absolutely delicious. The service is great. Overall a must-try place if you come to Halifax.

Bad service, staff don t even notice and tries to ignore. Except for few, rest staff is bad, don t think they are trained well to serve all dine or take out. Take out customers are like invisible to them.

One of the best signature peanut butter burgers, too juicy to resist.

Consistently satisfied whenever the desire for a burger and sweet potato fries hits.

Great spot to have a drink, and the food was very tasty. The service was excellent; staff were very kind and I would definitely go again when Im in town.

I went with my family today at 7 pm. The food was great but the waitress that was greeting us was very rude and she threw the menus at our table.

Ive been to Darrells many times. The food and service are always fantastic! I ordered the piggy back burger and Darrell fries. My husband had Darrells sampler. The burger was delicious. You absolutely have to get Darrells fries. They are Soo flavourful and crispy!

Above and beyond what we were expecting. We had their famous club wrap and the Rocket Swiss burger, as well as two of their milkshakes. Absolutely delicious!!! And to add to it all, amazing service.

The food is always amazing I love the wraps and the poutine is incredible! Can never finish a serving in one sitting but its the best to have later on. I got the abrigo Chipotle wrap but have also had their poutine and fried pickles. You will never be disappointed, Ive been going here for 10+ years and every meal is delicious.

Got delivery order from this place, it was amazing. The peanut butter burger is excellent with the homemade fries, will definitely come to this place to try the dining in.

This used to be a good place. The last day I ordered my usual for pick up and it was 15 mins late, came with bacon (despite my request), and had an hair string. I was disgusted and couldn t finish my meal. Huge disappointment.

3 words - peanut butter burger Everything here us good...wraps are amazing.

Always reliable spot for lunch. Can be a bit of a wait over lunch. Recommend pita club - so good.

Peanut butter on a hamburger? First I thought there was no way. Then I had to because no one let me say no. Holy smokes what an awesome idea. So good!

Great Burgs!!!!

Called to order as I always do, and was told unless I wanted to order online or with Uber I couldnt order. As someone who didnt bring a credit card on the hour drive in, and doesnt live in the area to use Uber, I was pretty disappointed in how big of an inconvenience customer service to take outs has become.

I could give 10 stars for service! We got seated right away. The server (I didn t get his name) was super friendly and always took a few mins to chat. The food was amazing. Peanut butter milkshake for the win! Will definitely recommend.

Came across this gem while visiting Halifax. Service was great, atmosphere was great, even the little begging bird. But let s talk food, you don t get a great burger unless the bun is fresh, sturdy and stands up the juice in those burgers, which by the way was juicy, seasoned perfectly and topped with FRESH toppings. Way to go, you guys nailed it, salad by far beats any salad I ve ever had in Ontario, oh the Corn Chowder, husband said it was better than mine, so when you can fit everything in the soup on one spoonful you ve done it right. Wish I could take you back to Ont Darryl s!!

Parking: Dont miss the milk shakes .. Recommended dishes

Almost nothing for vegans. Had fries and black coffee. I ve had their falafel dish before and didn t enjoy it. Prices seem high, particularly for a student neighbourhood. They charge extra to substitute a veggie patty for any of their burgers. Is meat that cheap? Or is it just a money grab? Service was friendly and its a beautiful, shady, dog-friendly deck.

Good good. Great patio.

I had the rocket swiss burger taste wise it wasnt anything special, Id try something different next time. The Darrell fries and milkshake were great. My partner had the peanut butter burger and she loved it.

Fair warning - they don t take orders over the phone. You have to either order on their website or through Uber eats, which don t have many of the options/substitutions that they offer in restaurant (ie. subbing falafel or corn chowder for fries, many sauces aren t options, etc.). The built in order system on their website is a mess and Uber eats charges so many fees (almost $10 extra just in fees for one meal). My only option was to drive to the restaurant and order in person and wait in my car for the food to be done, which seems strange because every other restaurant seems to be able to take orders over the phone just fine??? It also feels like a rip off when I have to pay extra fees or get less options when I order through their website. This has deterred me from ordering many times- if you want a better experience you should go in person.

Another place not to be skipped. Turkey & cranberry croissant is amazing!

McDonalds is better and cheaper than Darrells Burger. 4/10 Darrells fries are good. 7/10 Food : 2/5

Darrells Restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The ambience is truly remarkable peaceful, well-lit, and cozy, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a meal. The service was impeccable; the staff were attentive and friendly and made sure we were comfortable throughout our visit. The food was absolutely delicious. We started with the nachos, which were perfectly crispy and generously topped with fresh ingredients. The flavours were well-balanced, and it was the ideal way to kick off our meal. The main courses arrived quickly and were equally impressive. Every dish was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. The milkshake was a standout rich, creamy, and perfectly blended. It was the perfect sweet treat to end our meal. Overall, Darrells Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience. The combination of great food, excellent service, and a serene atmosphere makes it a must-visit. Whether youre looking for a casual meal or a place to celebrate a special occasion, Darrells has something for everyone. Ill definitely be returning soon! Thank you.

Old favourtie. We came 8 years ago, and then again recently. Kid friendly, staff were nice. It is an up.arlet burger joint and I felt the quality of burger didnt quite justify the price. Nevertheless, good atmosphere and our family had a great time.

Ok so my wrap and sweet potato fries were fine but my wife s chicken strips were absolutely inexcusably terrible, which is extremely disappointing for such a highly regarded place, like damn you d think after being open since 1992 you d have figured out chicken strips, very sad.

Great traditional diner - menu as you d imagine including popular milk shakes, service was fast and friendly.

Great food burgers and wraps .it would have been nice to have 0 alcohol beer options. Most places do these days

Its been a while but why cant I order pickup anymore? Been doing this for 10 years and now I have to use uber eats and tip some random person 6 dollars?

What a burger! Skip McDs and the so called King, this is one of the best burgers Ive had anywhere.

most overrated burger ive ever had

I tried the peanut butter burger with wedges as suggested. The peanut butter ratio was perfect. Will be heading back to try out more. Service was friendly and helpful. Food

Amazing food and great staff

First time ordering the BBQ Chicken wrap and I was disappointed with the amount of Chicken in the wrap. The Darrelle fries made up for it cause they were great. But overall it was kinda too expensive for the portion I was given.

Tasty but poor quality food served by rude 20 year olds. They refuse to take phone orders now too.

I had the veggie burger with fries and it was delicious!! Didn t think that I would like salsa on a burger but it was pretty yummy! :)

Great spot, great burger, great service. Really enjoyed eating here on my trip

Always a good burger, always

We were a group of 8 and the server did an amazing job. He was friendly, efficient yet didnt get in the way. Parking: Free parking if you use the grocery store lot behind the restaurant.

Excellent burgers. The waitress was confused when I ordered a bud and clam.

I celebrated with family here after a convocation ceremony and the staff were super friendly, the food was amazing (seriously, get the peanut butter burger) and the environment was great. My only regret is not having more time to come back again Dietary restrictions: Most of the items here have peanuts in it, so if peanut allergies are a thing youre concerned with this place unfortunately isnt for you? Parking: Theres lots of parking behind the restaurant at Sobeys, about a minute walk to the front door, as well as street parking in front that will be sporadically filled

Dietary restrictions: Peanuts commonly used in kitchen Food

Love the food at this place. I always get the deep-fried pickles. Of course I would recommend the peanut butter burger and Darrell fries.

Lovely place for a bite to eat, and the reputation of their milkshakes is not misplaced!

I got my son to pick me up a peppermint milkshake today. When he brought it home I took a drink and noticed it was vanilla. I stirred it, then took another drink and it was still vanilla. I called them and told them I received a vanilla shake instead of peppermint. She said come back and get another one or a refund. She had another one made for me when I got there. I took a drink and said this one is vanilla also. She told me no it s vanilla. I told her to grab a spoon and taste it. She wouldn t taste it all she said was I trust the guy out back who made it. I told her there is not one drop of peppermint in this shake. She just kept saying I trust the guy that made it. For almost $10 for a shake I should have had a hint of peppermint in it. Very disappointed in Darrell s today

Cozy spot Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Food : 4/5 |

Wish they had Coke Cola........

Great place some of the best burgers in Halifax. They also have excellent milkshakes in a variety of flavours. Also super fun to go to during burger week as it always seems to do well in those competitions.

They are not lying when they say the best wraps. They are delicious. Great service

Delicious and wonderful staff.

Great service and food. Enjoyed the burger bash special, and the poutine was awesome.

Amazing food, service and a cool 50s vibe. I had to get the peanut butter burger during Halifax Burger Week. I kept hearing really good reviews about that burger even though it makes no sense how that combination can work. It did not disappoint. Two thumbs up LOL.

Great burgers at reasonable prices. And their milkshakes are great too.

Excellent food 5 stars all the way and Excellent service will be returning.

Just a burger

Its still the same place, yet the portions are a little smaller. No problem. They are more than enough to make you feel like a python, which has eaten a goat. Imagine a goat with cheese and sauce.

Very good food and friendly staff. Had a vegan burger and gluten free bun. Vegetarian options: Veg pattie Dietary restrictions: Gluten free Kid-friendliness: Kid loved the chicken fingers and wedge like fries.

5 stars doesn t do justice! Amazing service, a special thanks to Server 9 who went above and beyond for our table today!

The perfect place in Halifax for burgers

Such great service at this place. Always has been. Food is always consistent.

Good food....their potato wedges are deadly! Vegetarian options: Salads Dietary restrictions: My chicken wrap was low sodium Parking: Beside large parking lot Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp

First time here, and I really liked the place, I had Caesar salad and poutine, they were both good and the salad came with a large piece of garlic bread. The poutine though had a spice I found a bit too much but it was still super delicious !

Had the peanut butter burger! Was delicious! Fries seemed like they had some sort of seasoning on them and were kind of spicy... staff was A1! Dietary restrictions: This place has warnings that they use peanuts heavily in their kitchen! Just a heads up to those with allergies! Kid-friendliness: No crayons or drawing tools but their grilled cheese made my daughter happy!

Went there on a whim and was not disappointed. Everyone said to try the peanutbutter burger so that will be my meal the next visit. The environment was cozy and inviting. Very charming spot with welcoming diner vibes. I had the steak wrap and she had the barbie chicken. Both were incredible. Highly recommended.

My God the chicken burgers are unreal staff was amazing had a dirty blond while they made my order not 1 single thing I can complain about if anything Ill complain bout em being too good.

Great portions food was great, and so was the service

Fantastic Burgers. Fun atmosphere, busy on a Saturday afternoon. Curry mayo and gravy are must orders with the darrel fries.

Expensive

Always on point, you guys rock!

Have never been here before and honestly we definitely found a hidden gem. Had never even heard of it and just found on google and decided to give it a try. They have a ton of burger options and wraps and lots of appetizers. I got the chicken potato skins (I believe they re called spudsters) and they were the best potato skins I ve ever had. They were so good. So so good. I didn t end up eating all of them just because there were so many. The staff is super friendly. Definitely will be going here again to try some of the burgers ! (Maybe their peanut butter burger )

Its a small but delicious restaurant

Peanut butter burger may sound odd but they are totally on to something. Delicious

Food was a tad pricy but good. Trying to order off the website was impossible, it got stuck buffering at the final step for twenty minutes and then canceled my order and told me the kitchen would not have enough time to finish the order. I tried to just call to order my take out but the staff have been banned from putting in take out orders via phone, so I had to run to try to get dinner after work, Thankfully the server Patrick was incredibly cool and was able to get me my food at the last minute. Him and the kitchen staff are incredible and its a shame they have to deal with the restaurants questionable takeout options/ policies.

When I first called the restaurant to place a pickup order, the waitress informed me that orders could only be made through their online or Uber app. With no other option, I had to physically come to the restaurant to order food, as the app didnt offer an open food selection. Upon arrival, I encountered a rude waitress with blonde hair. After ordering food at the restaurant, I was informed of a waiting time of approximately 10 minutes. While waiting, I sat on seats near the entrance. Despite the restaurant being busy with the first floor almost full, the downstairs area was empty. As new guests arrived looking for a table, the waitress with blonde hair asked me to vacate the seats in a very rude tone, stating they were only for dining-in guests. I complied with her request. After waiting for 15 minutes, I inquired about the status of my order. The waitress, clearly frustrated, informed me they were very busy. Eventually, I noticed my orders appeared ready in the kitchen, but the waitress stood by the counter, engrossed in her cell phone. When I mentioned that my order seemed ready, she ignored me and displayed an attitude, as if I shouldnt rush her. Later, I witnessed her carelessly throwing my food containers into paper bags. Such disrespectful behavior left me deeply disappointed with the service at your restaurant. I regretted that I even tipped them at first

I was originally going to stop at Subway on my way home from Halifax, but saw this place right beside and for some reason I couldn t help but go in and try! I m so glad I did. The peanut butter burger was one of the best burgers I ve ever had in my life. Highly recommend!

The cost of the meal was not reflecting the quality of the food, slow service and only fries were hot, burger was mediocre temperature. The cost versus quality does not cut it for me I wont return. Parking: Street is the only option all paid not a lot for the restaurant

Ordered 2 for 1 pita and was givin only 1. $22 dollar burgar was average. Not worth the prices

awesome! definitely lives up to the hype

A clear 5 stars for a well oiled machine. Darrel s knows burgers and fries (and milkshakes). I wouldn t consider myself a big burger person, it s not my go to if I m going out. However, when the sauces and toppings are perfectly pinpointed and crafted the way they are at Darrel s, a burger night becomes a whole other experience. The vegetarian patty isn t necessarily something mind blowing but it is simple which allows you to pair it with all the great topping. The Darrel s fries are amazing. On top of all that, the service was excellent. Mondays dine in are buy a platter and get one 50%!

Great burgers, get the fried egg and guacamole one, delicious. Authentic awesome milkshakes also, lots of flavors

we went to dinner here last night. i m so sad, the burgers were awful! we waited over an hour after ordering, then they came out barely warm and the patty was super dry to the point that it was crumbly. the burgers are not worth the price you pay.

Burger was fine, didnt live up to the hype. Weve had much better in HRM. Frozen fries/wedges, super basic(frozen seasoned wedges are the Darrel fries, nothing you cant buy at superstore), If youre looking for a good burger and quality fries combo, this isnt the place for you.

Favourite, most dependable place to eat on the city! Love it

This is my last meal in Halifax. It means the end of my bachelors degree.

Always a great place for a burger and shake! I had a cider instead of the shake and it was really tasty. The gluten free buns are good

Never been there in all my visits to the city but let me tell you it will be on my list now. Awesome food and awesome service! Highly recommend you take the time and find this place before you leave the city! Oh their milkshakes are da bomb !! It wont disappoint! Thank you

Excellent place for an eating outside.

Good burger. Quite expensive though. If they offer to seat you downstairs DONT DO IT. Its maybe the most depressing atmosphere of any restaurant in Halifax lol Upstairs and patio are both very nice.

Awesome milkshake and burgers! So good and awesome staff!!

Food is great very filling

Best burgers in Nova Scotia and excellent service.

Great burgers. It is what it is.

Awesome peanut butter burger, great patio

Best wraps and chicken fingers around

Hearty portions and great shakes. If its your cup of tea get the Hen Den Burger! Good stuff

Not only the best hamburgers in Halifax, but the best shakes too. Our server was fantastic and she even brought water for our dog. I cant wait to go back!

Kid-friendliness: High chaira available Food

Had the cajun chicken sandwich. It was good, fries were excellent. All of my family members were happy with thier meals as well.

Food was great. Server seemed either disinterested or hated their job

Great service, quick getting the food out, phenomenal food and milkshakes.

Quiet little diner in Halifax. Portions are amazing and staff is friendly. I didnt get the waitresses name but she was fantastic drinks were always topped up and was knowledgeable about the menu. There was even a pair of older ladies that came in and chatted with the waitresses, I would have guessed it was their grandmothers thats how close they were and that speaks numbers! Overall great experience, this will be my dining spot from now on for my trips to Halifax.

Great burgers!

Nice place

Wow. By far the best burger in Hali. My partner and I shared the BLTCM and and the BTLCM with PB. Truly an incredible burger! I preferred the normal fries, but both were delicious. The strawberry shake and the chocolate shake were both amazing. Service was excellent, friendly, polite and really made us feel like valued customers. Definitely one of Halifax s gems.

Went to Darrells for the first time in more than a dozen years since moving away from Nova Scotia. Ordered my former standard, a strawberry milkshake and pb burger. We watched as the tables next to us who were seated 15+ minutes after we had arrived were delivered strawberry milkshakes but mine didnt appear. Our burgers were delivered, we inquired about the milkshake and were told the kitchen was backlogged. By the time we finished our burgers no milkshake had appeared but another table which had been seated 25+ minutes after us had received a strawberry milkshake. There were no check-ins by any waiter after our food was delivered so my friend couldnt request the additional items she had wanted to order, including a milkshake. I was kindly given a small discount, but would have preferred a milkshake with my burger as I ordered. The burger was as good as I remembered it to be, the service was not.

Quick detailed servers! Loved the burgers and the old diner experience

There is no argument here as to why Darrells has been voted best burger. It was juicy but not greasy and just full of flavor. Definitely be adding it to my Halifax go to restaurants. Food

Delicious burgers

Amazing place for the Fam! Great grub and classic local drinks

Amazing food that comes out quick. It is always busy so each time Ive been the service can feel a little slow. Worth it for the food! Vegetarian options: You can swap any patty out for a veggie patty, and its really good (soy based).

Get the peanut butter burger. Just do it. Ok, also get the pita club. Oh, and the Darrell fries. Food : 5/5

Always have a good meal here with my family. Is a student area but the atmosphere is still generally good and never have left annoyed. On todays visit I had an issue with my meal but server #000009 was very courteous and professional and resolved it with satisfaction. Would recommend (often do) and go back. Kid-friendliness: Yes

Chipotle Sabroso burger is delicious!

One of my favourite restaurants in Halifax! I always get the peanut butter burger with Darrel fries and a milkshake. This time I tried the mozza sticks which were perfect. Vegetarian options: There are some salads that are vegetarian. Dietary restrictions: There are some salads that are gluten and dairy free.

Great spot for a bite to eat, and a beer. Definitely recommend others to go and enjoy the experience. Great customer service as well.

WOW! Here from Toronto.. ordered based on #1 burger claims . And I m impressed!! So delicious!! Omg! Blown away!! I ordered the BLTCM Burger no relish with a Caesar salad. Was very tasty. Very much homemade.. no frozen burger here! LOVED IT!! Thank you!!

Really nice place to eat. The diner is family friendly. The food is top notch for the type of food it is - diner food. We have : cheeseburger, fries, potato skins, kids burger, chicken wrap. All were great and notging was offensive. Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. They have a bunch of reduced price kids meals. They also have a very kind group of staff that were willing to put up with my 4-year olds wildness. They could use some crayons and paper to finalize the thing. Otherwise would recommend for sure.

Really good burger and awesome service. Downside was I Had a long hair in my burger and as one of the wait staff was leaving she brushed her hair vigorously inside the dining room then walked back into the Kitchen to say goodbye so that was off putting! Plus there were fruit flies buzzing me while I ate.

We were seated quickly and our server was friendly, cheerful and efficient. My wife had what she described as the single best milkshake shes had in her life. Burgers were delicious and the poutine and fried pickles were amazing. Was recommended by a local and certainly lived up to the hype. A definite must when in Halifax.

Great burgers, house special peanut butter burger (not kidding)

A great burger place. Service very good, burger variety great and very good old fashioned milk shakes.

AMAZING burger that hit the spot. They give you 3 different bottles of Cholua hot sauce. And the wait staff were helpful and gave excellent menu recommendations

Busy, but food was worth the wait.

Peanut Butter burger ??? Fantastic

Place has such a great vibe. Place was full, people kept coming but table turnover time was decent. Food is great! Had 2 of their best sellers, peanut butter burger and the pita with turkey. Pita was awesome! The turkey is actual turkey! Serving is big! Had to take home my half. milkshake was bomb!!! Had the chocolate one. Definitely coming back to try other options.

I had the M.O.B salad and it was delicious. It was incredibly busy and loud but I do believe that it was just a busy Sunday which is always a great thing to see.

Turkey cranberry cream cheese croissant....so delicious

burrrrrgggrrrssss

The food here is absolutely amazing! Had it delivered to our hotel two nights in a row it was so good! Thank you!

why would i eat anywhere else

Tried award winning Burger. Bun wasn t cooked felt like came out of packet was soggy. Burger patties had no taste at all! Can definitely tell they did patties in microwave as nothing felt fresh. We took 2 burgers onion rings and coke total was around 65$. Onion rings were almost soaking in oil. Felt robbed after eating here!

I do love Darrells especially the holiday pita. It does get very busy on Friday evenings. Do not recommend going on. Friday night.

After living away for a few years, when I finally moved back, a darrells peanut butter burger was an absolute must. It did not disappoint. Burger was absolutely delicious, Wedges were fantastic and crispy all around fantastic experience. Highly recommend.

Good service and good food! There homemade tater is amazing!

Terrible, if you dine in its fine. But never take out from this store. They want us to stay outside restaurant in the cold mean time the staff walks near the door, look at you but never comes out. I waited outside at-4 degrees for 5 minutes and they never even came out to say whether it takes time . Nobody , literally nobody came out. They could have atleast take my name check the order and if they need more time they could have told me , atleast i could stay inside my car. Do not deserve even 1 star

First time eating there over the weekend. Was there with family as my sister in law has taken us there. She recommended the peanut butter burger. It sounded weird at first but she said try it youll love it. So I got it and the next time Im in the city (Halifax) Ill be stopping in again. The burger was great. Id recommend that if its your first time eating there get the burger. If youre a big eater like me get the double. One patty for me wasnt enough with the wedges.

One of my favourite place for burger ! Always my go to place !! Loved their strawberry banana milk shake !

Personally, its a high-priced burger diner with beer.