If you’re taking the ferry from Halifax to Dartmouth, Evan’s
Seafood is a great lunch location. The restaurant’s patio is visible as you reach
the ferry terminal and once you see their food it’s difficult to continue
without stopping.
Evan’s Seafood uses a fast-casual operation model where you
order and pay at the register, obtain a number, sit down, and they’ll bring you
the food. Their ‘taste of everything’ platters are a great way to sample the menu.
The platter for two ($35) comes with two pieces of fish (we added an
additional piece for $6), clams, scallops, fries, and salad.
The fried fish was exactly how I like it prepared. Very
lightly battered so there’s a delicate crispy crust encapsulating flaky fish.
The moist fish was delightful and made even better with some of the zesty
creamy tartare sauce, which arrives two to an order.
Similarly, the fried scallops are lightly breaded, so the
scallops’ sweetness stands out and is best enjoyed au naturel. They were addictively
delicious; I could easily have a full order of these on a return visit.
Only the clams were something I could have lived without.
They’re a bit “fishier” tasting and greasier since it’s more battered. Still,
with a squeeze of the lemon and hot sauce the flavours improved.
The fries and salad were a decent portion for sharing. And
while the fries were a bit soft, they were made from cut potatoes and tasted
fresh.
Address: 2 Ochterloney Street (in Alderney Landing)
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Gastro World's Grading System
- Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
- 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
- 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
- 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
- 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
- 10 - absolute perfection!
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