Highwayman in Halifax

No explanation needed. Great tapas, open late, balanced cocktails paired with knowledgeable bartenders, tight & cozy atmosphere like the pleasant embrace of a warm blanket after a cold winter evening. Keep it up!

Loved everything about my experience here! The seafood platter was fresh and delicious, and the pork belly on toast - YUM!

Mitchell is an absolute gem, amazing service and excellent atmosphere! Cannot wait to come back!

Everything about this place is good. The food, the drinks, the staff. It s only positives.

In my top favourite food and cocktails in Halifax!

I had the oysters, scallop crudo, roasted squash, and pork belly pintxo. Everything tasted great. Just a bit pricey.

First, let me start by saying the food and wine here are great. If it werent for how my in-laws were treated, Id give this place 5 stars. In fact, Id give this place 0 stars if I could. Back in November 2023, my father and brother-in-law visited my wife and I from Japan. Midway through their vacation, I decided to take them to Highwayman because my wifes dad wanted to eat Oysters in Halifax. The waitress had a disgusting attitude towards my in-laws the entire time. Anytime she was at our table, she was impatient, rude, and insulting towards my in-laws. Not only in the way she was speaking to us, but especially in her body language. When my father-in-law paid the bill, she chucked our copy of the receipt at us and walked away looking pissed off. Other guests around us, who were being served by the same waitress, were being treated with respect. At first I thought the waitress was having a bad day, but after observing the other tables, there was only one conclusion I could come to: racism. Yes, I believe the waitress was being racist. I never intended to write this review, but the thought of that day comes to mind from time to time and it enrages me. I will never step foot in this establishment again and wont recommend it to any family or friends because of my experience with that waitress. Shame on you.

Amazing tapas!

Highwayman is nestled in the downtown area of Halifax and is walking distance from many top spots. The atmosphere is very cool and cozy, and their happy hour was amazing! We split the bread, snack platter, and charred broccoli and everything was delicious and creatively seasoned and presented. Plus - the sangria, Tom Collins, and mojito were delicious!

Dont know if its the perfect spot for a traditional dinner date; but if you like ordering a bunch of small dishes off the menu and trying a few drinks this is the spot, the pork belly pinxtos are amazingg! Intimate and lowkey atmosphere which I really enjoyed and really great service. My favourite bar in the city and I continue to go back!

The employees were super welcoming and generous :) The cocktails were all divine and I will be dreaming about their shrimp skewers for the rest of my life! An absolute must !

I would give this place 6 stars if I could. Took my wife here for her birthday. Everything was perfect. Food, service, cocktails, atmosphere. Loved everything about it.

Excellent service, excellent food, excellent drinks (which are sometimes served with METAL straws!!!)

An excellent restaurant! The salmon tartare with endives instead of croutons... Incredible!! There are some good microbrewery beers. Quite an interesting wine list. In short, go for it!

Such lovely drinks and atmosphere. Keegan makes such great drinks. Highly recommended.

Excellent food and cocktails too, but the service was terrible. The waitress did the absolute bare minimum while looking stupid. Its deplorable to spoil such good food with such unpleasant service.

This cozy bar was the perfect place for late night tapas and drinks. The house cocktails were amazing and the bartender was a delight to watch! Really enjoyed the ambiance and would recommend this place to anyone visiting Halifax!

Delicious drinks

Great cocktails!

Visited this bar on my last night in the city - super friendly staff, great atmosphere, really comfortable room temperature even when a full house. As the sober friend, it was great to be treated with just as much kindness and attention as those buying high price cocktails. The bartender (Jake?) was really kind and considerate and brought me hand squeezed OJ - despite being in limited supply :) will for sure visit again.

Food was pretty good and the quantity was fair but the wait time took about an hour other than that s place is alright.

Came here for tapas with a friend. Ordered their kitchens choice meat & cheese plate which had 2 meats, 1 cheese, and olives. We also got the corn ribs which were great, the patatas bravas which were exceptional, and the pork belly & fennel pinxtos which were very tender and the flavors paired really well.

We had such a great night. Cocktails were on point. Food flavor combos spectacular and service was attentive and so kind. Cool hip vibe. Great for a date night. Don t miss this gem. We loved the pork belly pinxtos and the charred carrots. Truly special gem of a place!

Great service! The bread was unbelievable!!

Service was incredible! Food and drinks were just as good.

The best in Halifax. The staff are amazing. Helpful, friendly, easy-going knowledgeable. Cocktails on point at all times (on and off menu) and best in the city (or any city given that their bartender Keagan Mcgregor won Canada World Class Cocktails and is heading to the World Class championship). Tapas and Pixnos on the menu always rotating, always good. Some menu staples/ must haves if you visit for the first time: tomato bread, scallop crudo, shrimp skewers, anything pork belly, patatas bravas. There are a lot of regulars here - which is testament to the entire package! Go. But don t take my spot.

One of my favourite restaurants in Halifax. Delicious food and lovely service. Must go!

A staple for small shareable plates in Halifax. Great cocktails, I always love how they do their carrots and broccoli (trust me. You need to order them!). Service has always been very good. Food

Came in at around 5pm with my husband, hoping to get a table. There were plenty that looked available but we were told they were reserved. They sat us at the bar, no big deal I guess. We were waited on quickly, and our drinks were in front of us in no time. Then we ordered food. After we had given the waitress our orders she asked us if we had any food allergies. I said dairy. She nodded her head and then went to place the order for the kitchen. We waited 40 minutes for our plates, which came in staggered. When I got my plate, seared scallops with pork belly and parsnip puree, it was lacking the puree. When I asked why, the waitress said there is dairy in the puree. I was never told it would be removed from the dish. Usually kitchen staff can accommodate with substitutions, but I guess they just decided I wouldn t get anything. I asked if I would be charged full price and she said she d have to ask the kitchen. I told her I wouldn t have ordered it if I knew it wouldn t be substituted for. When we got the bill, they took a measly $2 off my order (which was $32). I paid $30 for 5 scallops and 4 morsels of pork belly and a couple of ground hazelnuts. Absurd. By the time we left, the reserved tables had just been seated. People eat downtown these days just to post about it on their Instagram. But is the service any good? Do they price their items fairly? Halifax eateries are all about atmosphere and influence these days, what you re paying for is the elitist culture and pomp, not a decent meal.

Keegan McGreeger was amazing! Spent a lot of time talking about mixology, bartending, and drinks! Global award winning bar tender!

We had a great culinary experience at Highwayman! The food is unique and delicious! They serve classic and from the house great drinks! Recommended dishes

Had an excellent dinner with great service the other night. Recommend the pork-belly and fennel pintxos. The server (glasses, vest, hat guy) even ran across the street to stillwell with my sunglasses when I forgot them in the restaurant so I think he deserves a raise. Thanks dude. Food

I come to this restaurants so many times, and every time, the food is delicious.

Great place, with great cocktails and food.

Not cheap but so worth it. Everything was great, service, atmosphere, drinks and dinner. Would highly recommend to treat yourself.

Weve spent the last few days eating at multiple places throughout the city. Highway man, hands down, without contest is one of the best restaurants Ive ever ate at in the world. Great cocktails. The Beef tartar is amazing!!!

Highwayman always delivers. Personable service, handcrafted cocktails and an amazing happy hour.

The food was delicious, the service was very friendly and the atmosphere was very nice. We got Oysters, quail egg mushrooms, carrots, bread and oil, shrimp skewers, and one or two other items. Every bite of every dish was delicious.

The staff was great and very personable. Drinks were reasonably priced and delicious. At one point, I started to get bad heartburn. Staff asked if everything was alright and if I was satisfied with the drink. I explained I had heartburn. He went out back and got me some tums. God love him. Excellent service.

Fantastic place. We got a few things from the late night menu and it was beyond incredible. The wild cider is something you must try. Will definitely come back next time I visit Halifax.

We were actually expecting to be somewhere else and as fate would have it, we ended up here. Blown away! The small dishes were UNBELIEVABLLY tasty. I dont exaggerate. Definitely worth a visit. Fun spot. Be prepared to drop $150 for 2 (tip in) but you will not regret it.

Really good food and drink probably the best in halifax

Their Pan Con Tomate would be my death row last meal Easily my favourite restaurant in HRM, great atmosphere, fresh things on the menu, and authentic staff. Food : 5/5

My favourite restaurant in Halifax. Food is extremely good (not just good for Nova Scotia). It is tapas so the plates are small and you should order lots. Cocktails are great. It s not inexpensive, but is worth it. Great service and a cozy stylish environment to enjoy an evening. Update. So after my last experience we will no longer be visiting this restaurant. We always would visit with our good friends another couple; because we don t often see them we order lots and lots of food and multiple rounds of drinks while we catch up with them. This time we were asked to vacate the table as we had reached our 2.5 hour time limit (I have never had this experience anywhere else). There was still food arriving at our table when they brought over the bill for us to pay. We felt completely disrespected. We won t return again and now have spent the last few weeks telling all our friends about the horrible experience we had. When you have customers who are spending freely, why on earth would you kick them out? Inexplicable. There are restaurants with far better service, so just skip the Highwayman.

Stopped in last Friday for a bit of a who knows what. Ended up having some cocktails and a scallop plate. Have been coming here since they opened and nothing has changed in the fact that they are ALWAYS on point. Food. drinks. service. Frist class place with a tremendous atmosphere and wonderful service. Friendly gang, Helpful and a OUT OF THE PARK bar list. My fave bar list in all of HRM. These guys are thoughtful. High recommend.

First visit here and will definitely be back.

Came here originally on a girls night out in the summer. Have been back 4 times since and never disappointed. The drinks are lovely, especially the trio flights, and the food style is tapas/shareable, so feel free to indulge in many dishes. Im still dreaming of the gnocchi...yum!

Very tasty and nice restaurant, however the portions can be small for the price. Tasteful nonetheless and I recommend.

Amazing all round. Food was authentic and well executed. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. Cocktail were otherworldly. Must go for anyone going to Halifax

Service was wonderful and the food was to die for! Got the cauliflower and the bravas patatas; both were good, but the cauliflower was better! The gin flight was amazing as well :)

We had a really enjoyable Saturday dinner here. All the food was delicious (we ordered several small plates for sharing), and the cocktails really hit the spot for me. Would highly recommend Highwayman and will be going back next time I m in Halifax.

My girlfriend and I love this place. Incredible cocktails at a great price, lovely Oysters and excellent bar food. Bartenders always happy to recommend cocktails based on your taste, delicious without fail.

I totally loved this place. Explosions of amazing flavours

cocktails were good

Good vibes. Good for a date night. Staff are extremely professional and friendly. Food tasted great. Enjoyed watching staffs attention to detail.

Went for the first time because I kept hearing from colleagues that it s excellent. Was not disappointed! I had a beef dish with puréed parsnips and chard. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and the veg was so flavourful! Portions were on the small side but I didn t leave hungry. My friend had a scallop dish that he was happy with. Very interesting cocktail menu! I had something with tequila that had cucumber in it and my friend had a spicy margarita that he really liked. Nice atmosphere!

Great spot downtown for small plates. Everything we tried was delicious - the scallops+pork belly, ahi tuna, and Bill & Stanley oysters were a few favorites. We sat at the bar and the bartender/server provided excellent service and gave top notch menu recommendations. The cocktail menu was overwhelming but a short chat with the bartender led to amazing cocktails suited to our tastes (we really liked a slightly spicy Gin Gin Mule and the Hotel Georgia). Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere that works equally well for a full-on splurge dinner or a lower key drink+snack.

Had a wonderful birthday dinner here, tried many of the dishes and enjoyed all of them, cocktails were a 10/10 as well. Thank you highwayman for a great birthday evening! Can t wait to come back.

The Highwayman offers a fantastic selection of drinks and tapas, with two standout features being the amazing cocktails and the vegetable plates served with delicious sauces. However, I do have a few minor complaints: Firstly, the $25 charcuterie board was underwhelming, comprising a single cheese, two meats, some olives, a plain white baguette, and no jams or sauces at all. I would have expected at least two types of cheese and some sort of jelly or sauce to accompany the board. I did request to exclude blue cheese if it was part of the spread, but its hard to believe that they only offered two types of cheese in total, with one being blue. The lack of spreads, jams, or crackers (just plain white bread, not toasted, and no herbs or fancy touches) made the charcuterie board seem less appealing. Even if the board were offered at a higher price, having more variety, or dividing the cheese into two smaller portions of different types, would have been a welcome improvement. I am aware I can add more selection on my own, however I hoped for smaller portion sizes and more variety, instead. To give the benefit of the doubt, it is possible this was clearly spelled out in the menu before ordering, however I genuinely dont remember and just quickly ordered the general charcuterie board. Additionally, securing a reservation can be challenging, if not impossible outside a certain window, as it seems they only accept them between 4:00 - 5:30 pm or so. Im not sure why this is the case, but its worth noting. Despite these minor issues, The Highwayman remains a great spot for a night out with friends, offering delightful drinks and delicious tapas.

Extraordinary food, lovely decor, and perfect service! Every dish was carefully thought through and extremely well-paced. BUT the music was excessively loud and did not suit the Spanish tapas vibe at all (American thrash metal). I was struggling to hear the conversation and people around me were shouting to be heard. If there had been a different playlist, it would have been impeccable. Still, worth going!

Highway man was good but I think it s a little overrated if you ask me. The drinks are priced higher than most restaurants in the area but they are delicious. You can tell that a mixologist made the drinks instead of a regular bartender. Don t expect to leave here full. The sharing platter don t come with much food. As a group of six we spent almost 600 dollars on drinks and food and still had to go elsewhere for dinner.

The hype is real guys. Awesome vibe, awesome cocktails, and good food. I ordered the Mojama, and I personally wasn t a fan, but that s not to say someone else wouldn t enjoy it. 10/10, awesome place!

A colleague recommended this place. Wow am I glad I visited. It was a difficult choice and I m so glad I went with the croquetas, they were crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. The I had the pork belly and scallops. Great food and presentation, great staff with interactions with a few of them.

MY daughter was visiting from Ontario and we went her for dinner. We arrived a few minutes early and were told we could not come in until 4:00 pm opening time. It would not hurt to be allowed to come in and sit to wait in comfort rather than waiting outside. Once in, the food was very good with strong flavours and everything was delicious. We had the beef, scallops and shrimp and they were all excellent. The portions were small and we were told that was because things were intended to be shared; not sure why that makes for small portions . . . Service was good and our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the options.

Very good dishes for what we tried, but the portion size is very small. And certainly not enough to feel close to full.

Friendly staff, delicious oysters and sangria

Cocktails and oysters were incredible. Great service. Great atmosphere

Repeatedly was recommended this place. Was satisfied with the recommendation. Friendly greeting upon entry and had a nice solo high top to myself. Recommend booking in advance as it does look to be a busy place. For libations I had the gin flight which I felt I could have skipped. I should have made the Surgeon on Acid my primary choice though as that was pretty top notch. For food I tried out some of their tapa options (kind of over did it though but when youre a glutton). The pork belly with fennel was great. Great selection of Spanish sausage. Super tender beef short rib. Definitely hit this place up on your next visit.

Each dish was excellent and the selections were inventive and deftly prepared. Wines were well selected. Servers were friendly, efficient. Try to sit away from the door, which can admit an unwelcome breeze if folks hold it open too long.

Excellent tapas...I felt like I was in Spain! The house charcuterie is worth trying.

Was a decent experience as I was from out of town. I found it was a little difficult to get the waitress attention once we had our drinks as we are being ignored. The drinks had been pretty good and the atmosphere itself was nice. Its pretty dark ! You dont need a reservation if you go during the week but I suspect youd need one of you go Friday night or weekend evenings.

What can I say other than a great all round experience. The food is a modern twist on Spanish tapas. Each dish is a delicate balance of textures with a freshness you don t get in the classic versions.

This place was rocking. One of the best tapas bars Ive been to and definitely tops in Halifax. The vegetable plates were stupid good

The cocktails were amazing! The food was delicious but nothing that made us go WOW . Loved the atmosphere and the open kitchen. The service was lacklustre, very nice people but we felt like we were being ignored. At a restaurant with this level of food we just expected a little more from the service. The oysters and olives & almonds were the best! We felt the two veggie dishes that we ordered were too similar in composition to stand out (gnocchi and carrots).

So good! We went for happy hour and its an absolute steal. If this place was in Paris, NY, LA, etc. it would be absolutely packed from 4 to 5. Excellent platters and oysters, $10 cocktails, and a cool but unpretentious vibe. Well definitely be back!

Great food and great service. Oysters were great!

Delicious drinks

Amazing little spot in the city Spanish influenced dishes and chef created presentations that will dazzle any foodie! And tantalize your palate!

Great little spot.

Spicy and classic margaritas were well done. Highly recommend pork belly.

We are soon to leave Nova Scotia after three very happy years to return to the UK and regular visits to the Highwayman have been highlights in terms of eating out here. We love everything about the place from the warm welcome from the lovely team to the exceptional food and cocktails. We were so lucky to have a place like this on our doorstep and everyone we have taken there has been wowed by the quality and taste of the food and drink here. Our favourite dishes are the simple but delicious pan con tomate, the pork belly and fennel pinchos and the croquetas but to be honest we have enjoyed pretty much everything. Thank you to all the team for many happy evenings at the Highwayman. We wish you ongoing success for the future. You are doing a great job!

Delightful and savory bites with balanced cocktails to boot.

This place gave me great satisfaction as a first-time visitor to Halifax. Although reservations are a bit difficult, the delicious food and friendly servers make me happy. It was quite expensive because I ordered a lot of food, but it was a fun time eating with my beloved wife. Parking: For parking, you have to park nearby for a fee on the street or walk a bit to find a paid parking lot. There are quite a few paid parking lots within a 5 to 10 minute walk.

My experience was amazing. Food was top tier, along with service and drinks. I still cant get over how perfect my spicy marg was, the scallop crudo and the gnocchi with pistachio pesto and peas. These were stand outs, but you cant go wrong with anything!

We came here for happy hour and had the best time! Oysters were so so tasty, we got to try three different types from around the maritimes, and the cocktails were insanely good. The vibes were also excellent, decor is so charming and welcoming and the playlist was top tier. Highly recommend for fellow cocktail lovers!

The atmosphere and taste were awesome. It was really good, but it was too expensive.

Excellent again... intimate with a good vibe and eclectic small plates...fab cocktails

Upscale cocktails and tapas place perfect for after work drinks. On the pricey side but worth it.

I visited this restaurant with three friends, and our experience was extremely disappointing. We arrived at 8 PM and had to wait for more than two hours for our orders to finally arrive. What made it worse was that each of us received our dishes separately, which made the evening far from enjoyable. To make matters even worse, there was an incident when I took my glass of wine outdoors to smoke. A female waiter, (illustrated on the postcard given to us with the bill) approached me quite aggressively and attempted to grab my glass of wine without properly explaining the rules. Given the recent global pandemic, I expected a higher level of awareness and hygiene from the staff. This experience was far from what one would hope for, especially in Halifax, Canada. One star is generous for such a disappointing visit. I would strongly advise against dining at this establishment. Not only was the service shockingly slow, but it was also incredibly overpriced. Our group ended up spending nearly $250, and what we received in return was subpar food portions and unacceptable service. This experience left a sour taste in our mouths, both figuratively and literally. One star is more than this place deserves.

Fantastic ambiance, gorgeous cocktails, and food that will make you wonder if you might not just be in Spain for an evening. Highly recommend!

Cata agave bar was amazing

Great selection of cocktails with a unique twist on flights. We enjoys the tapas style food.

Five friends and I had a fantastic evening here. We each ordered 2 to 3 amazing cocktails, we also got a ton of small plates and we all left feeling perfectly satiated. The food was excellent and so delicious; accompanied by the cozy ambiance and supreme service, we felt right at home. This is not your average restaurant. Come adventurous and willing to try new things. There is so much variety in the menu, I really look forward to my next visit (soon!)

Not many places in Halifax come even close. The scallop crudo is one of the best things Ive ever tasted in my life.

The food was delicious, but had its flaws. The yellowfin tuna belly was much leaner than we thought and steak was unevenly cooked - some pieces being cooked to medium while others were cooked to rare. However, the croquetas and scallops were really delicious. The mojo rojo sauce was fantastic as well. The music seemed unnecessarily loud, but that may have been due to the rowdy group that was at the restaurant.

This place is consistently delicious!

So good! Every dish was well prepared and well thought out. Every bite was delicious.

Been here four or five times in the last four or five years. The place is rather small with seating for 30 at most? Dark, modern atmosphere with seats at bar if tables are full. Service is very good with knowledgeable and cool staff. You will probably have to ask for descriptions for many of the menu items, which they are good at. The tapas are perfect for trying lots of variety, especially to share if you just want a bite of many different things. The idea is that things come out one at a time so its just fun seeing whats next, if you do order a variety of items. Eg the other Friday night I made 6pm reservations to take a friend for her bday. We split 5 tapas, an entree, a dessert, 3 cocktails and a bottle of wine, with the total bill after tax coming to $200 exactly. Id go back any time.

Sooooo good. The only one bar with food after 11. tasty good

Terrific diverse menu with great vegetables, there were no misses with everything ranged in quality from very good to stellar. Diverse very enjoyable bar options (cocktails, spirits, wine, draft beer) with no misses. Service was spot on. Very much appreciated how the meal was paced. Expect moderate music volume (those with hearing issues should avoid), appropriate for those that do not want to hear their neighbours conversations. Expect low lighting, so those that require to use their phone flashlight may want to avoid. Order the pesto carrots and Quail Egg + Artichoke Pintxos. $100 pp with one drink and a medium appetite, tipping 18%.

Bartender was amazing, the staff in general were just amazing! Great space, if youve ever been to Montreal this space has that vibe through and through. The quail egg pintxo was absolutely perfect! If you dont get it you are a fool! Definitely going back to explore the whole menu!

I dont really see what the fuss is about with this place.

Favourite spot for a meal and drinks in Halifax. Service is great, food is great, room is great, drinks are great. Highly recommend.

It was good. The drinks are one of the best in Halifax for an expensive place worth it. Food overall very good. The pork belly was wayyy too fatty and even though it was crispy it was still too much. Otherwise good. Great oysters.

it was okay! it was super busy and it took a while to get a server and they were not very responsive. in a cool area!

I love you, 10/10 top service, top drinks, top food********

Service was slow

Our experience at Highwayman started out amazingly. Unfortunately, the larger plates didnt deliver. The scallop crudo... EXCELLENT. I could probably eat this for the rest of my life and be happy. The croquetas were perfect and the kitchens selection of meat and cheeses were nice though we would have preferred two types of cheese rather than just Manchego. The charred carrot was good. We ordered the broccoli and whipped feta upon the servers recommendation but it was nothing special and although feta is salty, this dish was unreasonably so. The Spanish tortilla, is for all intents and purposes, a frittata topped with mushrooms. It was bland and we could not taste the cinnamon listed in the description. The saffron flavour of the poached trout was distinct but the dish was so salty it was difficult to finish. Despite what we didnt like, I think wed still like to try the other dishes but we were late arriving and the restaurant switched to its late night menu mid-way through our meal. The cocktails we had were nice. I would suggest offering some kind of mix with the spirit flights, like a small bottle of soda or or something. Would have liked to try the flight but wasnt interested in straight-up booze. Upon arrival, we were welcomed immediately by friendly staff. The service during our meal was casual but good. The space and ambiance is nice. Id recommend for the smaller plates but it was a miss for me on the more substantial dishes. That said, Id go back for the scallops crudo, croquetas and charcuterie - oh, and the Grenache I had was lovely.

Superb place with lots of tapas. Everything is good! Allow a week to reserve the weekend. The service is fast and efficient. There are even alcohol flights, Ive never seen that!

I have been meaning to come here for years. I m very glad that I had the opportunity this time around while visiting Halifax. Great assortment of foods and snacks, and the bar master made me three awesome cocktails based on my preferences. The place was packed and vibrant but that only added to the appeal and mood! Highly recommend you give Highwayman a try.

Delicious food, knowledgeable service. Our first visit but it won t be our last!

Amazing drinks and fresh oysters

Definitely some of the best food in the city. Very impressed with our experience at Highwayman.

Always have to go to the Highwayman when in Halifax!

Amazing food and amazing service from Bernadette!

When you see me posting so many photos mean I am very much love this restaurant. From the decor to the food and to the drinks, I highly recommend this place. The service is pretty good too!

Interesting menu and coctails. This restaurant has one long room with a prominent bar on one side....well made and innovative cocktails...menu doesnt disappoint...everything is fresh and beautifully presented.

One of my favourite meals ever is from here - cant wait to go back!

Went to highway man for the first time last week. We had Kirsten as our waitress, and the service was lovely. Ordered a variety of cocktails and a few beers +shot throughout the night. The cocktails were all very good and the recommendations for which cocktail to go with always matched what I was looking for. The cocktails I had were the cooler cup, Escondido, and the eastbound. We had a few orders of oysters, all of which were really good paired with their hot sauce, lemon, and mignonette dressing. Along with the oysters, we ordered the seafood tower, which was a dozen oysters, and had the scallop crudo and the albacore tuna, there was a third seafood dish but I can t remember which one it was. The scallops were my favourite of the night. Additionally, we had a dish of the shrimp with garlic and the beef tartare. My partner s favourite was the beef tartare. The only thing that would have made the experience with the food better, would have been bread. There was so much delicious sauce left over in most of the dishes. Although we ask for as much bread as possible for this specific reason, we only were brought two slices. This was the only frustrating/negative part of the evening. Even with the beef tartare, the bread was in short supply not sure why they re stingy with their bread portions.

Really fantastic Spanish tapas place. Excellent food. Top notch bar.

Amazing food, was so good. Lots of fish options. And dont skip the veg dishes as they are just as amazing. Vegetarian options: A few options for veg but didnt see any vegan options

Great tapas & cocktails. Friendly & prompt service. Relaxed vibe & trendy decor.

Great vibe and service. Food was delicious and drink selection was good

It s slightly upsetting to have to write this review. The food and drinks were amazing, I would definitely recommend, but the service was not it. Disclosure: we were late for our reservation and were told things may be rushed. Fair enough. However, how this message was conveyed immediately killed the vibe. Throughout the service, the server made passive aggressive remarks about us having limited time. This happened whenever we ordered a drink or a dish. Everything felt rushed and in the end, we felt unwelcome. I think there was a better way to go about the situation; there s a way to tell a group of people that they have limited time without making them feel like they need to leave as soon as possible. In fact, even though we were late, we only stayed 15 minutes over the two-hour limit. It s not like we were there an hour over our limit. Anyway, kudos to the kitchen staff for making the food as quickly as they did. It was very well done. Despite the awkward service, I would come back for the food and drinks. FYI: show up for your reservation on time or you may be in store for a not-so-great experience.

This was a solid 4.6 star place, imo. Only sided on the Google 4 for this review because the croquetas were disappointing, the breading was very oily, generic and the filling lacked depth. Not worth being on their otherwise great menu! The oysters from NS were incredible, as youd expect from a NS based restaurant but the woman who served them didnt do the classic this one is ____ from ____... I had to flag someone down to ask, which was, just kind of strange to me. I sort of wish I only ordered like 36 of the NS ones, with a small side but I wanted to try a few things. The cocktails were decent and the bartender was chill. Would definitely come back, the ambiance is nice. FYI, the place also attracts those 30-45 something sleezy businessmen if you like being chatted up by dudes who are probably looking for a one-night stand. (Not that they chatted me up obv, but I felt uncomfortable for the table of young 19-21 yr old girls stuck at a table beside the creeps).

easily the best restaurant in halifax with incredibly tasteful and curated menus paired with genuine servers and bartenders. my favourite spot in town!

Amazing cocktails, service and tapas. Halifax has a gem here- decadent and delicious food.

We arrived on-time for a 7:30 pm reservation (this evening). We were sat at our table and a server greeted us. They took our drink order (bottle of red wine - $68) in a reasonable amount of time, but then failed to visit us again for 15-20 minutes as we waited to order our meals. Food being served next to us looked great, but the lack of service was inexplicable as half of the restaurant was empty when we left. They may account that to customer changeover, but there is still no excuse. Poor service at the end of the day (or in the mid-evening of a Tuesday).

This place is SO GOOD!! Keep in mind it is tapas, but on the more expensive side. Regardless everything we tried was great, the staff are lovely, the decor/setting is gorgeous!

The food was amazing. The only problem was that I couldn t try everything !

Lovely + intimate at night. If you like fancy cocktails and seafood then this is a good place for you. They did charge for a couple slices of bread & butter that I felt probably wasnt worth the price, but I really enjoyed the oysters. They were top notch.

Great spot for drinks with a warm atmosphere

Great food, super place! We tried 6 dishes & all were delicious, especially the vegetable ones. They even had chanterelle mushrooms on toast - what a treat. Although you might think of Halifax as seafood-only, you d be wrong. The Highwayman is a must-visit. Great bartender & creative cocktails

Michael was our bartender and he did a magnificent job, any drink you could imagine or want, he can make. Our experience was super pleasant, the room was nice, drinks and food were amazing. Great service. Of you are visiting Halifax downtown I 100% recommend.

Keegan the bar manager was absolutely wonderful from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. We sat at the bar and enjoyed every second of it. Fantastic recommendations from the late night menu. Amazing service! The staff works as a team, cohesive, accurate and quick. Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Thank you!!

Love the place, food and cocktails are delicious. Really good ambiance

excellent

What a beautiful spot! Intimate seating and trendy decor. Candlelit dinner of shared dishes made for an intimate date night for us! Would give more than 5 stars if possible.

We got into Halifax late, around 10PM and wanted to have dinner that wasn t pub food and noticed Highwayman was open until midnight. They have a late night menu that s packed with so many delicious options it was hard to choose! The smoked trout rillette really stole the show though. It was salty, Smokey and the cucumber gave it a nice crunch and freshness. We also got the bread with tomato, potatoes bravas, and the canned tuna in oil. The tuna comes with bread, an aoili, lemon, olives, and some salt. I loved the idea of building the perfect bite. I highly recommend coming here and I hope we are able to stop by again before leaving Halifax!

Lets get together he said, How about we go to Highway man for Happy Hour she said. HE ! YES HE was LATE. We arrive to Highway man pleasantly greeted, a warm welcome at the bar as well. We started off with a Caesar , the absolute best tasting Caesar ever, and oysters, also delish! We then tried the scallop, and cucumber dish, it is raw, yet refreshing and meaty with a crunch, and the potato morsels recommended were not only a compliment to our feast but also outstanding, Ending He had a Gin cocktail, and I a glass of wine. Totally satisfied , the bill wasnt too bad either :) But maybe he wont be late next time.

Great small bites and cocktails! A great time, with great energy. Outstanding service and food location. I will be back!

Great spot for a drink and a snack. The happy hour deals are really nice - we got a pitcher of Sangria, oysters (which, at $2 per, are the cheapest we found in the city) and some tapas to finish off. The food was delicious and the prices feel right for the quality.

Michel was great. Knowledgeable, friendly and professional.

Stopped in for some cocktails while in town recently. Absolutely beautiful space! Cocktail offerings were excellent and diverse. The flight of Gin and Tonics was quite interesting.

Great tapas style restaurant with some amazing dishes. The four of us shared the beef tartare, meatballs, scallops with pork belly and the flank steak. Everything was delicious, complimented with some fantastic cocktails!

Heard so many great things about this place, so we put it on the must-try list during our trip to Halifax, and Im so glad we did. Phenomenal experience. Top notch food, atmosphere, and staff. Great place to hangout for a drink, chill or go out on a date while enjoying some quality seafood. We ordered the seafood platter off their Happy Hour menu, which includes a half dozen oysters, 2 chilled seafood dishes and sides. The oysters were delicious and fresh, and the seafood dishes prepared fresh by the chef were perfect compliments to the platter. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing, I will definitely be coming back on my next trip and highly recommend this place to any future travellers!

Superb atmosphere. Delicious cocktails. Service was good. Would def come back

Kinda the best snack bar in the city.

Good food...loud music!! Conversation difficult. Vegetarian options: Some veggie choices Parking: Not sure. I taxied.

Expensive but you get what you pay for, fantastic food and cocktails that will likely set your new bar for cocktails for anywhere else you go.

Escaped to forget a so-so dinner. Boy I picked the right spot! Really, really great drinks.

masterpiece.

Great cocktails, food and staff! If you want to treat yourself, just go.

The 2 Best words to describe this place is Pretentious & misogynistic . I have been to this restaurant a handful of times since they opened, and each experience has gotten worse. Essentially to get a waiter, waitress, or bartenders attention, you should expect to wear hipster, influencer attire , or a suit . it s best if you are a male or majority male party as well. Also doesn t hurt if you have attended St Fx- you ll get preferential treatment if your a bro from there. Otherwise if you are a hard working, regular citizen from the city or visiting from out of town, you will probably wait for a server to acknowledge you, you MAY get some water offered, maybe not. A lot of the time, when you re waiting to be greeted, given menus or waiting for your food or drink to come, you ll note that there is a bro sesh usually happening behind the bar around The entrance. There are many many other restaurants downtown Halifax that have the same environment as this one, but you Will be accepted, and taken care of at all of these other spots, no matter who you are or what you look like. I highly! Recommend you save your time, money and kindness for other local restaurants who will be happy to serve you and help you make a night out fulfilling and enjoyable. If you do go to this place, I am sorry for your loss. Your loss of time, your loss of money, and your loss of a wonderful evening anywhere else in the city.

This place is special. The food. The Cocktails. The service. I d dine here daily if I could.

Authentic Spanish and very delicious!

Was in Nova Scotia for Daughters (ST FX) X-Ring Ceremony. Was given the Highwayman as a recommendation to get too while in Halifax. Extremely glad we got the tip. What a great venue, to enjoy fantastic drinks and food. Sat at bar and talked for hrs with one of the owners, Matt, who was a great host and as it turned out, another former ST FX Athlete Graduate. If you ever have the chance to try this place out, I highly recommend it on all levels. You will not be disapppointed. If you appreciate a real drink and great food, this is a must go to in Halifax.