Dine Around Town Halifax: February’s Most Delicious Event

February in Halifax is all about good food, great company, and discovering local favourites — and nothing captures that spirit better than Dine Around Town Halifax. Each winter, this highly anticipated culinary celebration invites locals and visitors alike to explore Halifax’s vibrant food scene through special prix-fixe menus, seasonal features, and chef-driven creations.

Whether you’re planning a cozy date night, a group dinner with friends, or an excuse to finally try that restaurant you’ve been eyeing, Dine Around Town is the perfect reason to book a table.

What Is Dine Around Town?

Dine Around Town Halifax is a city-wide dining event held each February, showcasing the creativity and diversity of local restaurants. Participating spots offer curated menus at set prices, often highlighting Nova Scotia ingredients, fresh seafood, and inventive winter comfort dishes.

It’s a chance to:

• Try new restaurants at accessible price points
• Revisit beloved favourites with exclusive menus
• Support local chefs, servers, and hospitality teams during the winter season

A Food Lover’s Guide to February Dining

From elevated fine dining to relaxed neighbourhood favourites, Halifax’s restaurant scene truly shines in winter.

Expect menus featuring:

• Fresh Atlantic seafood and oysters
• Rich pastas, steaks, and winter vegetables
• Thoughtfully paired cocktails and local wines
• Decadent desserts perfect for cold evenings

Many restaurants use Dine Around Town as an opportunity to experiment, innovate, and impress, making every meal feel like an experience.

Where to Dine: Neighbourhood Highlights

Downtown Halifax & Spring Garden Road

Downtown comes alive in February with warm dining rooms, candlelit tables, and walkable restaurant clusters. Residents of The Mills Residences and The Doyle Residences enjoy effortless access to some of the city’s most sought-after Dine Around destinations — all just steps from home.

North End Halifax

The North End offers a creative, community-focused food scene with chef-driven restaurants, cozy pubs, and standout cocktail bars. Richmond Yards sits at the heart of this neighbourhood, surrounded by local favourites and emerging culinary talent — perfect for planning a winter dining crawl.

Support Local, Savour More

At its core, Dine Around Town is about supporting local businesses and celebrating Halifax’s culinary culture. Many participating restaurants are part of the broader community of Westwood Developments commercial tenants, contributing to vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods where dining, living, and gathering come together.

Make It a February Tradition

Tips to make the most of Dine Around Town:

• Book early — popular restaurants fill up fast
• Try something new — use prix-fixe menus to explore beyond your usual picks
• Plan a dining route — choose a neighbourhood and make a night of it
• Pair it with a winter walk — the waterfront, downtown, or North End streets are beautiful in February

A Taste of Halifax, One Table at a Time

Dine Around Town Halifax turns February into a month worth celebrating — bringing warmth to winter nights and spotlighting the chefs, restaurants, and communities that make this city special.

Whether you’re dining steps from home or venturing into a new neighbourhood, February is the perfect time to eat your way through Halifax.