The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

4.7

68 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Specializing in fresh local Atlantic Beef products, The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar is an upscale, cosmopolitan chophouse offering live music, craft cocktails, fine wine, fresh local oysters, and premium steaks.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 407-5001
Website
https://barringtonsteakhouse.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kyle Cambell
Private party facilities
The Barrington offers private dining areas to accommodate any group size. Book our entire restaurant space to host up to 200. Our Oyster Bar is the perfect atmosphere for private parties of up to 100. For more intimate parties of 20 or fewer, consider one of our two Private Rooms. View all details at https://barringtonsteakhouse.ca/private-dining/

Location
1662 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A2
Neighborhood
Halifax
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Braised Beef TortelliniCA$27.00
Porcini jus | ricotta
Steak TartareCA$22.00
Caper | shallot | truffle aioli | cured egg yolk | grilled focaccia
ScallopsCA$30.00
Cauliflower purée | bacon espuma | pickles | squid ink tuile
Charcuterie BoardCA$45.00
Cured meats | preserves | pickles | toast
- Add cheeseCA$15.00
OctopusCA$25.00
Bean hummus | aji amarillo crema | artichoke | cherry tomato
BruschettaCA$20.00
Red onion | tomato | feta | caper | EVOO | grilled focaccia
Braised SquidCA$22.00
San Marzano tomato | fennel | gremolata
Foie GrasCA$30.00
Brioche toast | muscat soaked golden raisins | raspberry gelée | pistachio
Lobster BisqueCA$30.00
Cognac cream | crouton
Bone MarrowCA$23.00
Grilled focaccia | garlic | herbs

Cold Bar

Raw OysterCA$4.00
Ask about today’s selection
Oyster RockefellerCA$5.00
Spinach | cream | Parmesan
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailCA$18.00
Vodka infused cocktail sauce | lemon
Acadian CaviarCA$50.00
6 grams | crème fraîche | chive | egg | chips | potato pavé | lemon
East Coast Seafood PlatterCA$150.00
Ask about today’s selection

Salads

Kale & AppleCA$19.00
Spiced almond | cranberry | quinoa | cider vinaigrette
CapreseCA$19.00
Fresh mozzarella | tomato | balsamic | basil
CaesarCA$19.00
Romaine | bacon | white anchovy | Parmesan | croutons | lemon-garlic dressing
SpinachCA$19.00
Strawberries | red onion | egg | bacon | raspberry vinaigrette

Steaks

TenderloinCA$54.00
6 oz.
TenderloinCA$65.00
8 oz.
TenderloinCA$125.00
16 oz.
Rib EyeCA$69.00
14 oz.
Rib EyeCA$85.00
18 oz.
Rib EyeCA$135.00
30 oz. bone-in
StriploinCA$57.00
10 oz.
StriploinCA$75.00
14 oz.
PorterhouseCA$145.00
30 oz.
T-BoneCA$105.00
20 oz.
TomahawkCA$175.00
40 oz.
Baron Rib EyeCA$78.00
14 oz. Butter-aged
Bourbon StriploinCA$75.00
12 oz. Bourbon-infused
Cigar TenderloinCA$70.00
8 oz. Cedar-aged / balsamic & pepper rub
WellingtonCA$150.00
16 oz. Filet mignon / mushroom duxelles / prosciutto / puff pastry

Starch

Lobster Mac & CheeseCA$17.00
Smoked gouda / aged cheddar / Parmesan
Garlic Mashed PotatoesCA$9.00
Potato PavéCA$15.00
Crème fraîche / chive
Truffle Parmesan FriesCA$9.00
Truffle aioli
Bone Marrow Mashed PotatoesCA$16.00
Parmesan / chive
RisottoCA$12.00
Green pea / gremolata
Baked PotatoCA$9.00
Sour cream / bacon / butter / scallion

Vegetables

Grilled BroccoliniCA$9.00
Parmesan
Roasted BrusselsCA$10.00
Pomegranate molasses
Asparagus & BéarnaiseCA$15.00
Sautéed CarrotsCA$15.00
Butter / tarragon / honey
Chef's VegetablesCA$10.00
Ask about today’s selection
Sautéed OnionsCA$11.00
MushroomsCA$15.00

Enhancements

ScallopsCA$10.00
ShrimpCA$10.00
Garlic
Lobster TailCA$30.00
Butter poached
Blue Cheese CrustCA$6.00
2 oz.
Blue Cheese CrustCA$12.00
4 oz.
BéarnaiseCA$7.00
GremolataCA$6.00
BordelaiseCA$8.00
Bone marrow / red wine
Creamy Brandy Peppercorn JusCA$10.00

Main Courses

RisottoCA$43.00
Seared scallop | green pea | gremolata
LambCA$60.00
Honey-dijon butter | pistachio crumble
SalmonCA$40.00
Miso-ginger grilled | sesame cucumber
DuckCA$55.00
Cherry jus | celeriac slaw
BranziniCA$47.00
Bilbaína sauce | crispy shallot
Barrington BurgerCA$25.00
Blue cheese | arugula | pickled onion | roasted garlic aioli | fries
Steamed Lobster
Drawn butter

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic Canada
Great for live music
Atlantic Canada
Great for fine wines
Nova Scotia
Good for business meals
Nova Scotia
Great for fine wines
Nova Scotia
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar offers an "outstanding" dining experience with "superb" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the ambiance, attentive staff, and culinary expertise, particularly praising the oysters and steak dishes. With a cozy atmosphere perfect for special occasions, it's a "highly recommend" destination for an unforgettable evening.

68 Reviews

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Nick
Atlantic Canada
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve visited this establishment several times over the years, and unfortunately, each visit has felt less like a true steakhouse experience and more like an average restaurant. While the steaks are consistently cooked to the correct temperature, the quality and portion sizes have noticeably declined. The charcuterie board, which used to be more generous, now feels sparse. The carrots we ordered were severely undercooked—so firm they seemed freshly pulled from the ground. While I appreciate a firm vegetable, this was well below expectations. Service was another letdown. At a steakhouse, I anticipate thoughtful explanations or suggestions from the server, but nothing of the sort was offered. Additionally, the seating arrangement left much to be desired. Instead of the cozy, upscale steakhouse atmosphere I’d experienced in the past, we were seated by the glass windows on high chairs, which felt out of place compared to the intimate setting upstairs I’d enjoyed on prior visits. For those seeking a great steak with better service and value, I’d recommend trying Mic Mac Tavern instead. It offers a consistently excellent experience at a reasonable price.
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Stephanie
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most amazing night , food was great , service was perfect !!!
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Kirk
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall lovely restaurant dinning experience. Raw oysters recommended by the waiter were phenomenal. Got half a dozen, two from NF, two from NB, two from NS. Lobster was slightly overcooked however for our main. Veggie add on enhancements were amazing. Cigar aged tenderloin cooked perfect medium rare. Drinks were on point. It was my spouses birthday in which they were aware of but there was no little perk like a dessert bite at the end.
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Giorgio
Atlantic Canada
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at the Barrington steak house was outstanding, the service was excellent and the food was superb! I highly recommend this spot if you enjoy a good steak every once in a while!
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Steve
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. We made some requests to change menu items and they accommodated with ease. Great experience. Cant wait to return
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was cozy. Server was polite and friendly, he knows his menu well and offered great suggestions (upon request which is good). The food was delicious and ingredients were fresh.
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Eric
VIP
Atlantic Canada
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, excellent food! Took my wife here for her birthday, she was happy so I was happy…everybody was happy 😉
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Quinn
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, relaxing atmosphere, good food!
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Shane
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best steak all year. The service was second to none and the waiter knew his wines well and the food also.
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Chris
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great overall dinning experience. We had a very enjoyable evening.
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FAQs

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 407-5001.

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

1662 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A2

Additional information

Neighborhood
Halifax
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kyle Cambell
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://barringtonsteakhouse.ca/
Phone number
(902) 407-5001
Private party facilities
The Barrington offers private dining areas to accommodate any group size. Book our entire restaurant space to host up to 200. Our Oyster Bar is the perfect atmosphere for private parties of up to 100. For more intimate parties of 20 or fewer, consider one of our two Private Rooms. View all details at https://barringtonsteakhouse.ca/private-dining/

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Braised Beef TortelliniCA$27.00

Steak TartareCA$22.00

ScallopsCA$30.00

Charcuterie BoardCA$45.00

OctopusCA$25.00

BruschettaCA$20.00

Braised SquidCA$22.00

Foie GrasCA$30.00

Lobster BisqueCA$30.00

Bone MarrowCA$23.00

Cold Bar

Raw OysterCA$4.00

Oyster RockefellerCA$5.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailCA$18.00

Acadian CaviarCA$50.00

East Coast Seafood PlatterCA$150.00

Salads

Kale & AppleCA$19.00

CapreseCA$19.00

CaesarCA$19.00

SpinachCA$19.00

Steaks

TenderloinCA$54.00

TenderloinCA$65.00

TenderloinCA$125.00

Rib EyeCA$69.00

Rib EyeCA$85.00

Rib EyeCA$135.00

StriploinCA$57.00

StriploinCA$75.00

PorterhouseCA$145.00

T-BoneCA$105.00

TomahawkCA$175.00

Baron Rib EyeCA$78.00

Bourbon StriploinCA$75.00

Cigar TenderloinCA$70.00

WellingtonCA$150.00

Starch

Lobster Mac & CheeseCA$17.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesCA$9.00

Potato PavéCA$15.00

Truffle Parmesan FriesCA$9.00

Bone Marrow Mashed PotatoesCA$16.00

RisottoCA$12.00

Baked PotatoCA$9.00

Vegetables

Grilled BroccoliniCA$9.00

Roasted BrusselsCA$10.00

Asparagus & BéarnaiseCA$15.00

Sautéed CarrotsCA$15.00

Chef's VegetablesCA$10.00

Sautéed OnionsCA$11.00

MushroomsCA$15.00

Enhancements

ScallopsCA$10.00

ShrimpCA$10.00

Lobster TailCA$30.00

Blue Cheese CrustCA$6.00

Blue Cheese CrustCA$12.00

BéarnaiseCA$7.00

GremolataCA$6.00

BordelaiseCA$8.00

Creamy Brandy Peppercorn JusCA$10.00

Main Courses

RisottoCA$43.00

LambCA$60.00

SalmonCA$40.00

DuckCA$55.00

BranziniCA$47.00

Barrington BurgerCA$25.00

Steamed Lobster

Overall ratings and reviews

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