Going to this restaurant, booked for a Saturday evening, was really a treat. The low-vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and brick walls, the wooden dressed tables and banquettes, the live piano music and especially the candle light made for a terrific atmosphere. It is one of those places where one can go dressed casual or more formal, according to the... more

While I loved the atmosphere of the Press Gang and the starter salad, I wasn't overly impressed with my main dish. It was gnocchi which was very heavy with an extremely rich sauce which wasn't to my liking so I ate about a quarter of it before I put my fork down. My sister had another meatless dish which was... more

Halifax is a super city, Nova Scotia an incredible province and this restaurant is divine. Geared more to seafood lovers than vegetarians or even meat eaters it has a good selection of local produce served in creative ways. Only negative was we were awed by the atmosphere on our first visit but were dismayed to find ourselves seated under a... more

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Good food but over-priced. more

My wife and I stayed in Halifax for 3 days, we ate dinner at the Press Gang for two nights. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, the service is incredible, and the food is unbeatable. I was so impressed by the first meal we had there, I had to return and try something else on their incredible menu. The second... more

Easily our best meal during our three-night stay in Halifax. The butter poached lobster and halibut were delicious. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but great food comes at a price. And the atmosphere can't be beat. Amazing! Go!!! more

As it usually happens, we stumbled upon this restaurant accidentaly. The food, the atmoshpere, the staff were Excellent. We started with the selection of oysters which were very fresh. I had a rabbit lasagna which was delicious, and my husband had duck and that was very good. The lemon tart we shared to finish the dinner was to die for.... more

very good fine dining second most exspencive in halifax but most definetly worth it more