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EDNA Restaurant

4.7 (1064)
CAN$30 and under
Bistro
2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2

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EDNA Restaurant

4.7
CAN$30 and under
Bistro
Halifax

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
****Opening Monday evenings beginning May 4th 2026***

An upmarket neighbourhood bistro serving locally focused dishes. We are a bustling one-room restaurant with a comfy bar. Seasonal menus include P.E.I. Blue Dot rib eye steaks, local seafood, and seasonal veg.

Open for supper service Tuesday-Sunday 5-10pm -Opening Monday evenings beginning May 4th 2026

We keep bar seating open for walk-ins each night so feel free to pop in.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed.

***Please note when picking a reservation time that our licence requires minors (even sweet tiny little babies) to be out of the restaurant by 10pm, sorry for the inconvenience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 429-2550
  • Website
    http://www.ednarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Cross street
    Portland Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at EDNA Restaurant.

4.7

4.7
(1064)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Nova Scotia

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Edna Restaurant is a Halifax gem known for its "amazing food and service," offering a menu with "delicious food" and creative pairings. The ambiance is lively and the staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. Perfect for a date night or special occasion, diners rave about the "great vibe" and "outstanding" experience.
1,064 Reviews

  1. Fulvia

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately we were sitting close to the washroom, and I got an unpleasant whiff while I was eating. Too bad, because the service was great and food delicious. But I’m afraid I’ve associated this place with the bathroom smell 😅. I asked to be seated on the opposite side of the restaurant but unfortunately it was packed and they were awaiting for a larger group and couldn’t accommodate my request

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  2. Bart

    Montreal2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Supposé être un très bon restaurant. Nous sommes déçus.

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  3. Erin

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Edna on Tuesday for a 60th Birthday dinner. Kind of a big deal. We were disappointment with the meal. The birthday girl had the Arctic char, if I’m being honest it was terrible. The potato that was on the plate was in some type of watery sauce (to be honest not sure what it was) it made the potato taste soggy. She felt like it was a soggy hash brown on the plate, very little veggies on the plate. She hardly touched her meal, definitely not worth the price. We were a bit shocked that the server didn’t take notice that the meal was hardly touched. My mother-in-law and I had the pork pasta. The noodles weren’t cooked enough. It was just ok. The entire meal was a huge disappointment and under whelming. We expected so much more for a $297.00 bill. We left there thinking that my partners 60th Birthday and celebration meal was a huge bust. We have been to Edna “several” times in the past and never had an issue. We were so disappointed that we didn’t even stay for desert. To be honest we didn’t want another disappointment with the desert and with a special birthday we were hoping that a bit of a deal would have been made for the occasion. However it wasn’t even mentioned. Not sure we will be back 😢

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  4. Jan

    Atlantic Canada15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Edna is a treasure. It had been a while since we’d visited, but we immediately recognized the warm welcome. and are very happy to renew our patronage. All the dishes were beautifully prepared and perfectly timed. Our server was kind and funny. A perfect evening.

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  5. Mark

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers were not good. Mine was a feature and so bad I could not eat half of it. Server didn’t bother to ask why I barely ate any of it and returned a nearly full plate. Main courses were ok, nothing special. Deserts were the best part of the meal. To top it off, I asked for a refill on my coffee and was charged for another cup. Perhaps that’s a new thing but a first for me.

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  6. Leslie

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We were in Halifax for 4 days and the meal we had at Edna’s was by far the best meal

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  7. kathie

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Excellent selection of food and drink with helpful service throughout our meal. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

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  8. Effie Gold

    Toronto12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Uniquely beautiful; great energy; sexy. Superb service. Awesome vibe. Delicious food. I booked again before I even left the restaurant. 10 out of 10. Thank you.

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  9. Mallory

    Atlantic Canada7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuna taretare was excellent. Cocktails 10/10. Service was quick despite it being a full restaurant.

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  10. Crystal

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were amazing. I love that they have specials and a menu that fits everyone. The tuna tartare was incredible, and the duck was perfectly cooked. Everything was delicious.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Canadian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 429-2550
  • Website
    http://www.ednarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Cross street
    Portland Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, several note appetizers are large enough to share and many leave comfortably full.

EDNA is a cozy, one-room neighbourhood bistro with a comfy bar; guests describe a warm, intimate, casually elegant vibe where conversation is easy to share and enjoy.

Yes, EDNA is well suited to date night: its casual-elegant room, cozy window seats, and many guests praising it for couples and anniversaries make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report feeling at home dining “even with 4 kids in tow, ” and hosts/chefs will happily prepare simple kid-friendly requests (for example, a 10‑year‑old enjoyed a grilled cheese and fries); note minors must leave by 10pm due to the licence.

Casual dress is the guide at EDNA, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate for this casually elegant bistro; nothing formal is required.

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EDNA Restaurant

4.7
CAN$30 and under
Bistro
Halifax

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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