Kismet - Halifax

I concluded my culinary experience in Halifax on a high note at Bar Kismet with their incredible spaghetti (alla chitarra) al limone with summer squash. The handcrafted pasta had a delightful chewiness, the sauce was wonderfully creamy, and the fresh zucchini, along with a hint of lemon and a kick of freshly cracked pepper, made it absolutely delicious! I truly appreciated everything about this charming restaurant—the decor, the ambiance, the cocktails, the food, and even the company. Thank you, Halifax, for your hospitality. Until we meet again!

Although our reservation was for a two-hour time slot, we weren't rushed to leave after that period; we were just finishing our dessert when we left. I noticed a previous review mentioned this as a downside, but to me, it seems like a safety measure they have in place in case they need to ask a lingering table to make space for others. After all, it is a business!

What an excellent place! The food was fantastic—we tried the tuna tartar, a cod dish, and one of the seasonal cheeses. The tuna tartar was outstanding; the cod was delicious but quite rich and oily, mainly due to the potato patty. The cheese was incredible as well. Our server, who was one of the bartenders, was professional, polite, and friendly. I recommend sitting at one of the dining tables instead of the bar seats, as the latter don’t have backs and aren't very comfortable for sitting.

Amazing place, really recommend if you are visit Halifax. We took the oysters, tonneta, cod and halibut, it was delightful. The cocktails are great and unique also. What a great evening !

Easily the best restaurant in Halifax. We’ve eaten at many places on our 3 trips to Halifax, and they’ve all been pretty meh. Fortunately we found Bar Kismet and it will now be our “must go” spot for any future visits. Here’s what we had in order from “omg” to “wow, also very delicious”1. Cod. Omg. They hired a wizard to invent this magical dish. There is no other explanation for how amazing it is.2. Carrots with crab. Phenomenal.3. Tuna tartare. Mega good. Larger than expected with a good portion of incredible skinny fries.4. Scallops. Super good.5. Radish and tonnato. Wow, also very delicious.Service was outstanding. The server recommended the cod as a stand out special dish, and he was right. I love it when a server doesn’t just say “everything is good!” Or “it depends on what you’re in the mood for” when asked what’s good on the menu. He didn’t hesitate to steer us to the cod.Anyway, stop looking up Halifax restaurants right now. You did it. You found the best one. Just book your reservation right now.Oh, and here’s a hot tip: if you can’t get a reservation, just show up at 5pm and check if they have a table for you. That’s what we did, and we were thrilled to get a table in their patio out back.Parking: Found parking on the street easily