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Dear Friend, Dartmouth, NS

Dear Friend

4.9
4.9
393 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
67 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Dear Friend is Downtown Dartmouth's cocktail & wine bar. Join us in our cozy, European style cocktail bar or on our vibrant patio for great food, amazing cocktails, attentive service and awesome music. Located in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth on Portland Street, we are steps away from the Dartmouth Waterfront and Alderney Ferry Terminal. Our small plate food menu showcases Chef Bradley George's take on fresh Nova Scotian seafood and cured meats, as well as small plates with Asian and Spanish influences. Our bar team features some of the best the country has to offer; always creating new flavours and perfecting classics. Join us for our Oyster Happy Hour, everyday from 4pm-5pm, or book a table with friends to imbibe. We have lots of space for walk-ins as well!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Website
    http://www.dearfriendbar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason McKenzie
  • Location
    67 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1
  • Neighborhood
    Dartmouth
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Alderney Ferry terminal is a five-minute walk down the street from Dear Friend.Bus Routes nearby are: 62, 55, 5, 6 (A,B,C)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Larry's KickStarter Dinner for Two!

    Multiple dates available
    Thank you so much for supporting our new project Larry's Sandwiches & Sides! This dinner will consist of 4 courses and 2 drink pairings with your food. Please enter the email used to purchase the reward in your guest notes & remember to tip your servers.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 393 people are saying

Dear Friend reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Service

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Ambiance

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Atlantic Canada

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlantic Canada

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Atlantic Canada

    Lively

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambiance

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Nova Scotia

    Healthy

  • Nova Scotia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nova Scotia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dear Friend in Dartmouth delights with "amazing cocktails" and "phenomenal food." The atmosphere is "fun and casual," complemented by "friendly and knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the "tasting menu" and "creative cocktails." Despite occasional service hiccups, visitors consistently highlight the "excellent experience" and vow to return for the "awesome food and drinks."

393 Reviews

  1. Sara

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a tasting menu, some gorgeous cocktails, oysters, and dessert. It was all perfect!

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  2. Madeline

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed such a lovely happy hour here! The service and cocktails were 10/10. Great vibes all around.

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  3. Katie

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food. Awesome drinks. We had a great time. Staff are lovely.

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  4. TAYLOR

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Servers are exceptional! They had great recommendations

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  5. Jerome VIP

    Atlantic Canada23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual it was very good. Totally enjoyable and quite enough to have a conversation etc.

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  6. Murray

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience at Dear Friendly was great- the food,the service,the ambience- we loved it and will return sooner than later!

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  7. Cory

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious treat! I would never hesitate to recommend Dear Friend for quality cocktails (including great non-alc options) and great shareable plates

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  8. Liyasha

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool cocktails with a very well-priced 3 course menu!

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  9. Ronnie

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner!

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  10. Jerome VIP

    Atlantic Canada23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy our evening at Dear Friend. Staff are friendly and provide excellent service . Food is delicious. Cocktails are award winning. We had the pleasure to chat briefly with Patrick who is competing in the World Class Canada finals, with his world class cocktails. Dartmouth has a great culinary scene and I encourage people to give Great Friend visit. Thank you to all at Dear Friend.

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FAQs

Dear Friend is rated 4.9 stars by 393 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dear Friend

67 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dartmouth
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Alderney Ferry terminal is a five-minute walk down the street from Dear Friend.Bus Routes nearby are: 62, 55, 5, 6 (A,B,C)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason McKenzie
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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