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Onyx Restaurant
Step in from Halifax's bustling Spring Garden Road and enter ONYX, an oasis of casual elegance. Sit at the back-lit white onyx bar and sip a mojito, crushed fruit, muddled fresh mint and rum. Or peruse the extensive Wine Spectator award-winning wine list with over 350 selections. ONYX, a big city feel, yet intimate. We offer inventive cuisine with professional service. It is an evening you'll remember. ONYX has received many accolades and awards in the short time we've been open. Here are just a few: A three Star Rating in "Where to Eat in Canada", one of only 29 restaurants in Canada to achieve this rating. A four diamond rating from AAA/CAA, one of the top ten new restaurants in Canada, a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year that we have been open.
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25 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 25 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(18)
- fit for foodies(15)
- romantic(15)
- hot spot(13)
- notable wine list(12)
- neighborhood gem(10)
Onyx Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
alright...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"1. great food/selection for the price (especially small plates)
2. nice interior
3. good drinks/selection
4. very pretentious waitresses. The difference between these kind of places and an actually great restaurant in service,,, is that the service is more genuine in the other restaurants. Just because Onyx hires pretty waitresses dressed in cute black outfits, it doesn't mean they can overlook the true customer-care."
2. nice interior
3. good drinks/selection
4. very pretentious waitresses. The difference between these kind of places and an actually great restaurant in service,,, is that the service is more genuine in the other restaurants. Just because Onyx hires pretty waitresses dressed in cute black outfits, it doesn't mean they can overlook the true customer-care."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
FANTASTIC!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Onyx is simply amazing! We drove by it a couple of times as it is sandwiched between other stores and the sign isn't prominent. However, once you enter the restaurant it is beautiful and the wait still is amazing! Go for the Prix Fixe menu. The food is wonderful and the drinks are even better."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very Pleasantly Surprised
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I expected it to be very good, but it was absolutely great. Amazing food, friendly and professional servers, and Eugene from Cavan at the bar made you want to sit and spend some time at the bar."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit to Onyx, and it did not disappoint! The host remembered us from our previous visti, and our seat request was accommodated. The service was simply excellent, which we've come to expect---very knowledgable, super-friendly, and not at all intrusive. The food was excellent, and presented wonderfully. Will definitely be returning!!"
Dined on 26/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 5 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Incredible food. Incredible
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Incredible food.
Incredible service.
Beatiful live jazz on Wednesday night + no corkage fee!
Their price fix menu is to die for."
Incredible service.
Beatiful live jazz on Wednesday night + no corkage fee!
Their price fix menu is to die for."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice place and great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place and great food but we had an over attentive (to the point of annoying) waitress. Great decor and ambience."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first time to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time to Onyx, we found that the atmosphere was very charming. We loved the Live Jazz Music being played. The food was fabulous, I especially liked the Beef tenderloin and my husband enjoyed the Tuna appetizer and the main of Lamb.
Our waitress was very pleasant and friendly, and we found the other wait staff seemed to work well together."
Our waitress was very pleasant and friendly, and we found the other wait staff seemed to work well together."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 8 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent evening!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My friend and I went here for dinner. The service was great, the food was even better! The plating was excellent, I didn't want to eat my food because it just looked so pretty on the plate. It was fancy and romantic, but also down to earth and friendly. The wine list was great, lots of choice and not too pricey. Three courses for $46 is a great deal!
I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone!
They also have "special" nights. Fridays - half price drinks! (the martini list was amazing too)
Overall, amazing experience."
Dined on 21/03/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 9 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food, well prepared,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food, well prepared, beautifully presented and locally sourced."
Dined on 27/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A special evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Superb evening of dining at Onyx. We were greeted at the door, shown to our table and the evening was great from start to finish. The prix fixe menu had great variety. The meals we chose were beautifully plated and delicious. Great service, enjoyable and we cannot wait to go back."
Dined on 26/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Meal was perfection. Front
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Meal was perfection. Front staff and kitchen were friendly and attentive. Waitress was very good at her job and ensuring we had everything we needed for each course. Food as cleared promptly. Well worth the money. Best meal in a very long time. My boyfriend and I could not get enough of the dessert. Will be returning upon my next visit to Halifax."
Dined on 20/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ladies night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ladies night out extraordinaire. The drinks were delicious, the service was great... Even though it had the ambiance as an upmarket and exclusive kind of place, the staff was warm, welcoming and made us feel like the most important and enjoyable part of their night. The food was excellent and nicely presented. We had a really great time."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and selection of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and selection of drinks once again. Well made drinks as well. However, I found service to be little neglectful. It was a busy night, but service really really does have a long lasting impact on a place like this. Will definitely return in hopes that service gets friendlier and more welcoming."
Dined on 30/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was superb. Really
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was superb. Really enjoyed small plates. Gives lots of opportunity to try different dishes. Recommendation of wine by waitress was great. Really enjoyable experience. Did not feel rushed throughout the meal - dishes were nicely spaced in terms of delivery from the kitchen."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is the 3rd time I have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the 3rd time I have filled in a review through our reservations with your company & still have not accrued any points in our Open Table Account. Not impressed with that."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Onyx Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the warm olives were great,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the warm olives were great, the first 2 plate were very well done and all flavors worked well together(the pork, and the butter poached crab) The next 2 dishes were mediocre (the cod, and the hanger steak) i found everything was seasoned well but didn't go together"
Dined on 25/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Onyx Restaurant
Based on the average of (9) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic