The Ostrich Club

The Ostrich Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Rob VIP

   Atlantic Canada13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Ostrich Club is one of the best bistros in Canada. With one of Canada's top Chefs managing a very talented kitchen, fabulous wine and cocktail selection, and an outstanding Service Team out front, an evening at this busy local gem is always a great experience.
   

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   Michelle

   Atlantic Canada3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 9 May 2025

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

   The amount of food options does not pair well with this many wine options that are mostly sold by the bottle and very expensive. The food was presented well and excellent however the small plates are very small and again expensive! Quaint atmosphere but then rap music playing in the background??
   

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   Andre

   Atlantic Canada1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 5 May 2025

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

   New menu was great, came out in a timely manner and good service as well. Will be back
   

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   Wayne VIP

   Atlantic Canada10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 May 2025

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

   We again had another great meal and an enjoyable night out with friends. The cocktails and wine choices were spot on and everything we selected from their menu (a lot of new choices since we were last there) were all delicious. This is our go-to place in Halifax for a great evening out for dinner when catching up with another couple.
   

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   Lynne

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 May 2025

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

   The entire evening was amazing, food atmosphere and the wine
   

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   Sarah VIP

   Atlantic Canada10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 April 2025

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

   New menu items were fantastic! We have a great meal every single trip and our sever is always ALWAYS incredible.
   

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   Peter VIP

   New York City28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 April 2025

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

   Another great dinner. Menu change with a new chef who has many new dishes - all were excellent. Cocktails were on point as usual - the OC is making fetch happen!
   

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   Asher

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 April 2025

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

   Awesome restaurant, great vibe, delicious menu, amazing cocktails.
   

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   Sara

   Atlantic Canada2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 April 2025

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

   The Ostrich Club continues to prove why it’s one of our favourite spots in the city. As people who travel (and eat) with intention — from tucked-away wine bars in Europe to Michelin-starred tasting menus — this place still manages to surprise and delight in all the right ways. This cozy little spot in the North End (bonus: it’s walkable for us!) toes the line between sexy cocktail bar and elevated neighbourhood restaurant… and nails it. We popped in for what was supposed to be “just a drink” (LOL, classic us) and ended up swooning over Old Fashioneds crafted by Lindsay (the bar magician), a perfect wine pour, and a lineup of small plates that honestly deserve their own spotlight. Let’s talk about the mushroom parfait. It straight-up rivalled the Michelin-star mushroom mousse we had recently, and that’s not hyperbole. We're talking Lukes Small Goods sourdough, onion jam, oloroso sherry, pickled mushrooms — all the umami, none of the pretension. And then there was the ice cream. Caramelized onion ice cream with stewed plums. Sounds weird. Tastes like a buttery, nutty, caramelesque religious experience. The vibe? Effortlessly cool — like the kind of place you could bring a date, meet friends, or sit solo at the bar and feel completely at ease. Service is top-tier: attentive without hovering, polished without stiffness. That rare fine-dining-meets-neighbourhood-bar combo. Would I go back? Hell yes. I want to eat my way through the whole menu and probably write a sonnet about that parfait. Five stars. Zero notes. Just go.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

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

    Everything is always great. Food is great. Cocktails are amazing.
    

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