The Canteen on Portland

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   Moira

   VIP

   Atlantic Canada

   44 reviews

   5.0

   44 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another fabulous evening at The Canteen. Our server Megan was so sweet, efficient and accommodating. The service is always seamless and the food scrumptious. The menu always has new items while retaining favourites. Great tunes in the background as well. It was a lively, upbeat atmosphere as always and we cannot wait to go back. ❤️
   

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   Georgena

   Atlantic Canada

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first visit. The service levels are amazing but the food was meh, especially for the price paid. I was looking forward to the seafood chowder because I read great things. The bowl was a decent size and had a fair amount of seafood but it was warm-ish, not hot and the broth was very runny. It's not your traditional hearty NS chowder. It came with a very small biscuit which I could have eaten in two bites. I was disappointed. I was still hungry after eating. I had the pavlova for dessert which was light and tasty with whipped cream and fruit. Yummy.
   

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   Steve

   Calgary

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Visit here a few times a month. Food is consistently good and great service.
   

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   Andrew

   Atlantic Canada

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were there for a Birthday, 1st table was in a noisy spot, they were so nice and reseated us in our own room. The server was one of the best I have ever had at a restaurant
   

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   Shawna

   Atlantic Canada

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server , Liz was absolutely incredible !! Best service we’ve had in years! We love the Canteen and can always count on the food. Only one suggestion — we love the booth nooks as they have cushions which support the lower back . These booths were full so we wish to have cushions available when sitting on ithe chairs or optional or new comfy chairs for those of us who are older or with disc issues. Thank you . We will be back:)
   

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   ann

   Atlantic Canada

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fabulous, delicious food and a very attentive wonderful waitress!
   

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   Maureen

   Atlantic Canada

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was friendly & efficient. Food was delicious and arrived in an appropriate timely manner.
   

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   Christopher

   Atlantic Canada

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Was a beautiful way to spend NYE! Loved the offerings, drinks and wine perfectly paired and loved speaking with the chef and owners. Thank you Canteen for making NYE so magical!
   

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   Philip

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   Atlantic Canada

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a spectacular New Year’s Eve family celebration dinner at The Canteen. Food was amazing as always. Such wonderful flavours and presentation. Service was the perfect balance of being well served without being too intense. Some really good wine recommendations. This was our third year in a row celebrating New Year’s Eve here at the Canteen Highly recommend this great local Dartmouth restaurant.
   

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    Lisa

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent service and spectacular food. The perfect place for a special occasion.
    

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