Bring your own wine restaurants in Halifax
Despite the fabulous wine lists available at so many restaurants in Halifax, sometimes you just know you've already got the perfect pairing for that certain steak or risotto. Halifax won't let you down: from the elegant Onyx to the rustic Morris East, Halifax boasts some delicious "bring your own wine" spots you won't want to miss.
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water St, Halifax NS B3J 3Z2The Bicycle Thief is a bustling, high-energy place on the Halifax Waterfront, full of business people and young professionals with a desire to be seen. The expansive menu is full of classic Italian dishes done very well: the bacon in the carbonara is salty and crisp; the risotto is just creamy enough. On warm days, there's a lovely patio with views across the harbour. Bring your own wine in for $25.
Morris East
5212 Morris St, Halifax NS B3J 1B4You will be hard-pressed to choose when you open the menu at Morris East: from arancini balls to ravioli to the Harvest Vegetable Pizza – made with apple basil pesto – everything here appeals. The space is modest, but high ceilings and large windows give it an airy feel. It's $15 per 750 ml bottle when you bring your own wine.
The Brooklyn Warehouse
2795 Windsor St, Halifax NS B3K 5E3The Brooklyn Warehouse, located in an old stone home in the North End, has firmly established itself in the galaxy of Halifax destination restaurants with dependably interesting cuisine and a buzzy but intimate dining room. The menu changes daily, but you'll always find something unexpected, like Roasted Haskap Lacquered Guinea Fowl. They are famous for their burger, which you can find at Ace Burger outposts around the city. Wednesday night is BYOB night, with a $1 corkage fee.
EFES Turkish Cuisine
5986 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax NS B3H 1Y7Spring Garden Road, just below Robie Street, is a budding restaurant row, and one of the most appealing spots on the block is Cafe Istanbul, home to delicious Mediterranean fare. Their yogurt kebab will keep you coming back with its sweet taste and creamy texture, and their perfectly pungent eggplant sauté will seal the deal. With large portions and a corkage fee of only $8, how can you resist?
Edna Restaurant
2053 Gottingen St, Halifax NS B3K 3B2Whether you're sitting at the white-tiled bar, at the communal table or in your own private corner in the back, Edna is a feast both for the stomach and the eyes. It's always fun to watch the crowd here as they sip one of the many delicious cocktails or feast on fresh oysters. At $10, the corkage fee is among the least pricey in the city.
Ela Restaurant
215 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax NS B3S 1C9If you find yourself in Bayers Lake, look for the inviting, white-walled space of Ela! With its beautiful decor of artificial foliage, you can almost imagine you're on Santorini. The locally sourced food is fresh and delicious – the lamb penne in a red wine peppercorn cream sauce is juicy and tender. Pay the $20 corkage fee, and you can bring in your own bottle to go with it.
