Bar Kismet
629 Reviews
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- Thursday5–11 pm
- Friday5–11 pm
- Saturday5–11 pm
- Sunday5–11 pm
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday5–11 pm
- Wednesday5–11 pm
About the Business
Bar Kismet – Approachable seafood driven restaurant and cocktail bar – Halifax, Nova Scotia | A small family owned and operated restaurant / bar serving inventive cocktails, thoughtfully curated wine, fresh seafood and handmade pasta. Food, wine & cocktail menus updated weekly. Located at 2733 Agricola Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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+19024874319
2733 Agricola St, Halifax, NS B3K 4E2
Hours
- Thursday5–11 pm
- Friday5–11 pm
- Saturday5–11 pm
- Sunday5–11 pm
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday5–11 pm
- Wednesday5–11 pm
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar on-site
- Late-night food
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Great cocktails
Recommended Reviews
Cynthia Liu
21.09.2023
Bar Kismet
Interior aesthetics were on point. Staff were also super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Menu was unique and there is a daily special that rotates. Plating was decent and the food did look appetizing. The ahi tuna tartare had great texture that went well with the fries flavour wise. However the other plates were not as interesting in flavour or textures. Some could have been seasoned better. In any case, the food was alright in comparison to the rest of the dining experience.
Lana
06.09.2023
Bar Kismet
Came here as a walk in and sat on the patio, it was super cute with hanging plants and the seating was comfortable. The food was amazing I really loved the raw scallop and tuna tartare. Andrew was our server and he was really sweet and provided great hospitality! I will be coming back:)
Kristen G
04.09.2023
Bar Kismet
Wow! An unreal experience. Very rare that we go to a place of this reputation and experience that “wow” moment with every single dish that we order. From start to finish the food, service, and cocktails were unreal. A can’t recommend this place enough, and can’t wait to go back.We ordered the oysters, carrots and béarnaise, halibut cheek, agnolotti, duck egg and asparagus, and rhubarb tart tartan - all were 10/10.
Brittany
03.09.2023
Bar Kismet
Decided to book our final meal while on vacation here, and it did not disappoint!Drinks:If you love cocktails, you'll love this place. The are always rotating what's on the menu so there is always something new to try. We tried 4 of the cocktails and liked them all. My only critique is that the key lime and peele drink was labeled as a Bourbon sour, but did not have an egg white foam on top which would have made it look like the meringue on a key lime pie!Service:We were sat at a table inside, but asked to go out on the patio and they accommodated. Our sever was attentive and our water was always refilled. They were able to direct us on what drinks we'd like based on our taste preferences and answered our questions about the food menu.Food:If you aren't a fan of seafood, there will be less food options for you, but what they did have was really good. Our favorite bites were the duck egg, the marinated goat cheese, and the agnolotti pasta. So good. We have the cilantro sucks gene, and they put the salsa verde that came on the side so we could try it and see if it tasted soapy. They also coursed out or food well, so we weren't overwhelmed with all of our dishes at once. My main critique for the food is that the bread you can order is just bread. No butter. Butter would have been nice!
Anoosha S
29.08.2023
Bar Kismet
There is probably not a single person from halifax that will not recommend bar kismet. The atmosphere is cozy and warm and the staff is always wonderful. They have a rotating menu but one of their constants is the tuna tartar and it is a must have, it never fails to disappoint and there is just something about the flavours that is incredible. On their current menu they have a squash crown that is the perfect savoury but sweet pasta dish drizzled in brown butter its such a warm tasteful dish. You cannot go wrong with their food or drinks here - you can tell the owners care about the restaurant and want every visit to be just as good if not better than the last. I would book your reservation in advance since they are so good it can be hard to get a reservation but it is well worth it if you do!
Patricia Lee
27.08.2023
Bar Kismet
I went there after reading all the magazines recommendations. A good restaurant with excellent food but not a 5-star for me. I enjoyed my snow pea leaves salad though the halibut was slightly dry and chewy. My friend said that the tortellini was just ok, while she loved the gnocchi at her last visit. My main concern is the amount of salt that they use. Everything, from the fries to the tuna tartare would taste so much better with way less salt in the dishes, in the broth, in the sauce... Some other reviewers have mentioned this and I should have checked before going there. I am tempted to give a 3-star because of this but I will stick to my 4-star because it was an enjoyable experience overall.
Myles Herod
17.08.2023
Bar Kismet
Superlative Halifax restaurant worth visiting. Homey, yet hip, with a warm Atlantic Canada decor. Our servers were very attentive going over every item we ordered with knowledge and a smile. Questions were answered patiently, service was paced beautifully and the dinner was pitch-perfect. If you get the chance, try the Ahi Tuna Tartare & Allumettes Fries. Raw Scallops were divine, especially dusted with black sesame and slivers of fresh radish. Same goes for the Fried Smelt Sandwich, the Carrots, Crab & Bearnaise, as well as the Orange & Poppyseed Semolina Cake for dessert. Oh, and definitely be sure check out their bathrooms with one of their signature cocktails in hand. Ideal for a social media snapshot.
Sophia S
21.07.2023
Bar Kismet
Excellent spot! The food was great—we ordered the tuna tartar, a cod dish, and one of the rotating cheeses. The tuna tartar was phenomenal; the cod was great except very rich/oily (mostly due to the potato patty); and the cheese was amazing. Our server (one of the bartenders) was professional, courteous, and friendly.I would recommend grabbing a seat at one of the dining tables as the bar seats have no backs and aren't the most comfortable for the tush.
sayana k
20.07.2023
Bar Kismet
I thought FOR SURE that this place would disappoint me because… how could it be THAT good? Well it just is.I asked my waiter for the wackiest cocktail on the menu and he recommended For Whom The Bell Sotols without hesitating. I was skeptical because I saw another review saying to avoid that drink specifically…. Well I need to stop reading reviews before going to restaurants (and so do you!!) because I ordered it and I LOVED it.The food was incredible. We ordered 5 dishes and there wasn’t a single dud (except 1 actually… which I will mention later). Our favourite was the carrots, crab and béarnaise.Atmosphere is super cozy and not too loud.Our waiter was super attentive, it’s like he could read my mind when I wanted another drink or we were ready to order desserts.Speaking of desserts… maybe don’t order the maple pie if you have any crown/implant/root canals as it was INCREDIBLY sticky and might just rip it out. It almost felt like we were eating semi-dried glucose syrup which is not the most appealing experience, texturally.
Cory Contini
18.07.2023
Bar Kismet
First and foremost, this is a classy bar with amazing food. When judged as such, it excels in most everything. The cocktails are unique and interesting, the spirit list is among the best in the country, service is amiable, and the food is absolutely delectable. However, we specifically came because of it being selected as a top 15 restaurant in Canada. With this in mind, there were a few shortcomings hence the four star review. Our cutlery was never changed out, you're only slotted two hours (even if you're spending), there is no espresso machine, and they don't take Amex. These might be small things for most or even petty to others, but in my mind if you're trying to compete with the best in the country then every box needs to be checked. I'd certainly recommend Bar Kismet to friends and come back for sure, but I am making this review with the #12 selection in mind and for that, I cannot give five stars faithfully.
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2733 Agricola St, Halifax, NS B3K 4E2
Bar Kismet