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Out of the way authentic place
August 08, 2014As tourists, we found this neighborhood of shops and restaurants on Young Street a little off the beaten path, but totally charming as promised. We had crab cakes and salmon in pastry, both of which were delicious and the soups de jour: gazpacho and tarragon pea soup were extra special. Very happy with our meal and the charming atmosphere.
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Fantastic once more
May 31, 2014We came here for our anniversary and were blown away. From the very sweet card waiting on our table to the complimentary glasses of champagne, this was one of our best meals ever here. My wife had the seafood and I had the steak and both were awesome. Beet salad was pretty nice too!! Good wine selection and the chocolate... more
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Customer is not #1
May 18, 2014A friend and I were at this restaurant mid-May for lunch. She had been here before many times and enjoyed it. I wanted the shrimp/avocado/mango salad but the dressing was a honey/dill and I cannot tolerate dill at all. There were 3-5 other salads with various dressings so I asked our server if I could simply have another dressing in... more
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Consistently very good
May 08, 2014Lovely small restaurant with great atmosphere. The food is always very good and interesting. Service is consistent as well. Have never had a bad meal there and consider it a regular go to place in Halifax. Recommended.
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It just keeps getting better
March 15, 2014I've been coming here frequently ever since they've been open and it's always been consistent, great quality,fresh ingredients, fantastic staff in comfortable warm surroundings. Some of the newer additions to the menu are amazing: Spinach salad with roasted beets and 5 spice calamari are fantastic new appetizers, the salad is one of my favourites. We were here Friday night for... more
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Touch of Class
March 12, 2014Lovely place to stop and unwind with a little pampering from the talented staff all around. Quality is very high and it feels nice in there. Don't sit too close to the door on a cold day, you'll get chilled as well as up close with every patron that enters.
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Not impressed
February 12, 2014I gave this an average rating because this kind of menu and food seems to be an average, mediocre offering these days. We were there for lunch on a Saturday recently. It was busy when we went in, so the service was not too dreadful considering that; we did have to chase down the server to get the bill and... more
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New Years Eve
January 25, 2014Our go-to place for NYE dinners (5 now, I believe) and will be keeping up the tradition!! Service was great as usual and the food was up to the usual standards (maybe even a little more this time). Started with the Beet salad which my wife and I split (pretty good size) and had the pepper steak as a main.... more
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Great food and wonderful atmosphere
January 14, 2014Epicurious Morsels in The Hydrastone area of Halifax is a wonderful place to meet friends and have a delicious lunch. The food is so tasty and presentation visually appealing. No reservation taken so get there early.
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Veal cutlet tasted like mouldy bread
January 03, 2014
I went to this restaurant on New Year's Eve 2013 expecting that this would be a special dining experience according to word of mouth.
However, my two guests were served food that was very ordinary.
In my case, I ordered the veal scaloppini Marsala and this was of poor quality. The dish came with a bed of egg noodles which...
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An absolute favourite in the Hydrostone Market
December 19, 2013Located in the historic Hydrostone area of north end Halifax. this is one of our favourite restaurants in the city (proven by the fact we had our wedding reception there). Chefs Jim and Jenn never fail to impress with the quality and consistency of their offerings. My wife says the seafood is really the specialty, but I prefer the pepper... more
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Terrible service
November 06, 2013I stopped in with a friend on a Thurs evening around 7:30pm, we were greeted by the hostess eager to seat us in this small restaurant. There were at least six empty tables scattered throughout the restaurant. When we were handed the menus, we explained we were just looking to have a nice dessert with coffee. The hostess then said... more
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Decent seafood
September 26, 2013
We ordered the meal to go and the dishes we tried were:
The Szechuan Spiced Salmon and Scallop Cakes & the Crab cakes, both of which were decent.
Lobster strudel , as well as , Smoked Salmon with Potato Pancakes (Latkes) ,which were delicious.
Braised Lamb Shanks - This was the most disappointing of all the dishes , as it...
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Great spot for breakfast
September 25, 2013As tourists, we went to visit the Hydrostone homes and area and stumbled upon this restaurant. I love it when you find restaurants that do not necessarily cater to the tourists but instead are frequented by the locals. We had a lovely breakfast; I had the eggs benny with smoked salmon... mmmm. My husband had the banana covered pancake which... more
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Positive experience, but Chef needs to get back to basics
September 21, 2013My first visit to this small restaurant was a very pleasant experience indeed. Situated in a nice, leafy, neighbourhood of the city, it has a charming exterior, and a warm, welcoming interior. The ambience is just right: cozy without being too dark and with just the right (low) level of music to provide some atmosphere without drowning out conversation. It... more
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Awful
September 05, 2013
Our server was the only good thing about this experience. We went to celebrate a little something - not a major event but just a little something. We like fine food and eat well - both at home and when we go out.
More than half of the wine list was "de-listed" but we didn't find that out until we...
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Disappointing
August 03, 2013I had heard positive reviews about Epicurious Morsels and was looking forward to trying it myself. I made reservations for 7.30 on Friday evening. When we arrived we were shown to our table which was situated right next to a table of four adults with the rest of the restaurant empty apart from diners at two other tables! We asked... more
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Tasty lunch
August 02, 2013We went for a quick lunch. We sat at one of the outside tables. I ordered the Cobb salad which was nicely done and my husband had the ham sandwich. Both were nicely prepared and the ingredients were fresh. I have eaten here several times over the years and always consistently good.
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great restaurant
June 18, 2013We had an excellent meal at this charming restaurant. Two perfectly prepared fish dishes with wonderful appetizers and an amazing lemon cake. One of our favorite restaurants in Halifax. And it is located in the Hydrostone neighborhood which has so much character. This restaurant is warm, cozy, and elegant, yet casual. Mainly frequented by locals as it is a little... more
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Probably our favourite Halifax resto continues to please
May 18, 2013
We brought three European visitors here for an exceptional evening.
The soup special and the salad special were terrific.
For main, we had rack of lamb, flounder, monkfish tail, duck and lamb shank: all superb.
Great service, and a great evening.
Chef Jim is a perfectionist: his menu is designed, his plates are a work of art.
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3.5/5 is fair: wasn't great, but it was good value
April 19, 2013We had supper. I had the lamb shank and my guest had the chicken. The chicken was a bit over done, but that happened to suit my guest's taste very well. My lamb was fine, and it's not a complaint really, but it described the moroccan seasonings. If there was anything moroccan, I certainly couldn't taste it. It was good... more
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Best brunch in Halifax
April 13, 2013Although Epicurious is great any time of day, their weekend brunch is a personal favourite. A North End gem.
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Thanks Jim, another outstanding performance
February 15, 2013
We were 4 couples. We had 7 starters, 8 entrees, 4 desserts and 3 bottles of wine.
Everything was outstanding. We each tried each other's and we all enthused over the meal we didn't order.
I had the crab & mango, and it was so fresh and tasty. Quite orgasmic.
For my main, I had the monkfish. Wow. Firm and...
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Excellent Dinner
December 10, 2012If you want a dinner out to celebrate a special occasion, you won't be disappointed with Epicurious Morsels. Located in the historic Hydrostone district in Halifax, this lovely restaurant offers an excellent selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. One of our favorite f appetizers is smoked salmon three ways, and a real favorite main course is veal scallopini oscar... more
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New Treasure
December 08, 2012We were a party of six adults for Sunday brunch. Everyone had something different and everyone was very happy with their choice. The staff was welcoming, attentive and adept at describing the menu items and the specials. Don't miss the smoked salmon and for something different, the fresh lemon pie made with actual lemon slices c/w rind........tart and delicious but... more
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Great lunch and service
December 04, 2012We attended Epicurious for lunch and had a great experience. We were greated by our server who gave a friendly welcome, hung our jackets and explained the menu and the lunch specials. We ordered the smoked salmon & gravad tasters combination (their specialty), green split pea soup, salad and linguini with prawns. Everything was perfect. Our server was attentive and... more
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Enjoyable Lunchtime experience
November 09, 2012The two of us went for lunch at Epicurious today and really enjoyed it. The brunch menu was available and I had eggs benny, which was terrific, and my husband had some delicious crab cakes and soup. (He declared the soup was the "best he'd ever had"). Service was charming and cost was reasonable. A nice busy but quiet ambiance... more
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Dining Out
October 18, 2012Epicurious has been in business since at least 1996 and we have been enjoying this restaurant since it opened. My wife and I travel extensively and therefore dine out regularly. Epicurious is always a great treat. Jim and his staff deserve special mention for making dining out such a personal and wonderful experience.
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Fine food, good service
July 24, 2012I really enjoyed the rack of lamb: nicely cooked and served. The crab cakes were good, but not special. A nice selection of wines and attentive service made for a nice evening.
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Mediocre and overpriced brunch
June 23, 2012went there for a Sunday brunch, the menu items are quite appealing and make you wanna try their food, however once we got the food, it was sub-par, the flavors were not good or anything special. Only good part of the meal was the orange juice.
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Epicurious Morsels
June 15, 2012
Time: Thursday at noon.
Weather: Warm and sunny, with a light breeze.
Appetite: Feeling peckish.
Solution: Epicurious Morsels in the Hydrostone Market!
With the sun shining, free parking, and my friend and I scoring a table on the patio- it was the trifecta we needed for a relaxing lunch. Perfect for people watching, whilst noshing on some light fare. Patiently waiting for us to ensconce...
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Consistently Good
June 12, 2012
My husband and I are regulars at Epicurious Morsels. The service is first rate, we enjoy the atmosphere, and Jim and his team turn out lovely, well presented meals every time. I think they have a secret garden for salad greens somewhere in the building, as they are always so fresh.
The wine list is limited, but it really is...
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Won't be there long
May 09, 2012May/12-group of 5 women & we were the only patrons in the restaurant which immediately should tell you something was up: 1 ordered scallops & the dish came with frozen peas&corn quie surprising in a restaurant of supposed high quality! 2 ordered Veal Marsela - both were pounded paperthin & burnt with little taste. Veal is typically very tender how... more
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Hornet in salad and terrible service
April 22, 2012I recently went to a friend's birthday dinner at this restaurant and I will not be returning. We were a table of 8 and the only table in the restaurant on a Friday night. The service was sub-par from the beginning, but became appalling when one of the girls I was with discovered a hornet at the bottom of her... more
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The smoked salmon trio is a must-have
April 02, 2012Lovely, small restaurant off the beaten path and well worth the trip. The wine list is not exhaustive, but certainly more than adequate. Do not miss the smoked salmon, it is divine. The rack of lamb was nicely seasoned and done to perfection and presented on a bed of lovely risotto. It was a rather large serving, and they kindly... more
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Elegant and good food
November 28, 2011We are here for lunch. The block it is in has interesting shops. The lunches are light but very good. The bread is excellent and the service is very good. The smoke their salmon in house. It is excellent. The quiches were great and served with a large salad. The soup of the day was outstanding and I hear made... more
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Simply the best in Halifax
November 13, 2011
While this is without doubt our favourite restaurant in Halifax (their salmon is out of this world) and our friends were very impressed - a true hidden gem - we must aknowledge that it's not everyone's favourite. We go for the fantastic food, service & atmosphere, but we know some will find fault.
We don't mind (but some will mind):-...
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Innovative delicious menu with warm surroundings and sweet staff
November 02, 2011Seriously, I could eat here every week. The menu has wonderful diversity and there are choices for everyone. I have tried all of the main entrees and they are all fantastic, especially the seafood dishes, consistently fresh and delicious. Nothing has ever been over or under cooked, the natural flavour shines through. Lunch and Brunch items are fantastic and again,... more
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I'm done with this place
August 20, 2011I have been to this restaurant for dinner a couple of times before, as I live in the neighbourhood. I've always found it to be okay - not great, just okay. The food is generally alright, but the menu is very dated and I find that, for the price, there are so many other great restaurants in town. Plus, the... more
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Food just fine but won't be back
July 03, 2011My husband and 21 year old daughter and I wanted a nice evening out on a week night. We had been to Epicurious Morsels once before and enjoyed it very much. The restaurant was about half full. I wasn't as hungrey as the other two, who ordered appetizers and entrees. I ordered an entree ($35.), but asked for the roasted... more
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Lovely Brunch
March 26, 2011We have only been here once for supper and it was terrific, careful polite service and wonderful food. The brunch is my favorite in Halifax. It always looks beautiful and tastes better. The service has never been less than exemplary.
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Great fresh food, service lacking
February 05, 2011This is a great place for lunch. There are many great healthy options. The place is small, so dining with a large group is not an option. The only real complaint was our waitress Not very friendly and actually almost rude. I would like to go back for dinner but I would hope for a different waitress.
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Small but very, very good food
October 25, 2010Small restaurant - the chef is very much on display. Comfortable seating - booths are a favourite. Tables spread out enough so it doesn't seem crowded. Fantastic Brunch items on chalk board each week. Fantastic local menu items and interesting specials. Food is always scrumptious - great place for a special occasion!
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chef/owner and waitress with terrible attitude and food far from great
May 14, 2010If only I had read the reviews first. Pork tenderloin --small portion -rated an ok. Chicken incredibly small portion and dried out and had to be returned to the kitchen. On the second try it was better. Pasta ---BLAND----.For desert one person having a lemon creation which comes with icecream on the side (aprox 2 Tblsps)....someone else ordered a chocolate... more
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My favourite restaurant
April 26, 2010This has been my favourite restaurant since I first tried in 2002 - I dine out frequently and love to try new places but I always come back here consistently as it's excellent. Sweet decor, fantastic food, great wine list and dessert. Jim is awesome and really puts heart and flair along with fresh local ingredients, into all the dishes. If you have not been here yet, try for brunch or lunch and... more
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March 10, 2010
Brunch! They have the best in Halifax.
There is something about going to this place on a lazy old Sunday that just feels right. I love their coffee. It's fabulous. There Eggs Benedict is to die for. If you're a vegetarian you can get them with Avocado. My only complaint is the place is a little small and 9 times out of 10 you're going to have a long wait.
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Epicurious Morsels
March 10, 2010Everything tastes so good that it's hard to choose what to order! Whenever we go, we get lots of dishes so we can all share different flavours. We really like the crab cakes, the baked vegetable rice (basmati with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, cashews and Indian spices), the wild mushroom risotto cakes, and the Szechwan noodles. It's worth going to the Hydrostone just to eat here.
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It was okay, but I'm not rushing back
February 22, 2009We tried Epicurious Morsels for a friend's birthday dinner. Everything was adequate (food, service, ambience) but nothing was all that special. I had the scallop spinach salad, which was basically a bunch of individual ingredients clumped together with some almost dry spinach. For a $15 salad, I really wasn't impressed. The general feeling at the table was "meh". There are... more
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Fabulous in every way
August 24, 2008We decided to give this restaurant a try after reading a glowing review in the Globe and Mail recently. We were not disappointed, from the crab and mango first course to the duck and scallops for the main courses. Food was impeccable; fresh, artistically arranged and flavorful. The wine selection and atmosphere were both enticing and the big surprise was... more
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No substitutions allowed here
June 28, 2008I went here last night for a quiet dinner. The restaurant is very tastefully done. The food was good; but I was a victim of a rude chef. I asked for no potatoes with my beef short ribs as I don't eat them. The server said she would see about a substitution. When the meal arrived, there was a large... more
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even gave me their bottle of olive oil. i swear it's definitely first pressed
April 27, 2008...even gave me their bottle of olive oil. i swear it's definitely first pressed... more
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I was given the worst attitude by the staff here and will never go back
January 06, 2008I was given the worst attitude by the staff here and will never go back.
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