Best Restaurant

The Bertossi Group’s literal golden child, The Bicycle Thief, scores the top spot for Best Restaurant for the fourth time since its opening in 2011. This resto is just as much a staple in our readers' hearts as it is a staple of the Halifax Waterfront, and the folks at The Bike Thief are feeling that love. “We wouldn’t be here without our guests and our incredible staff members,” marketing and operations manager Holly Davy told The Coast after The Bicycle Thief’s last gold in 2022. “After a challenging few years for the restaurant industry, it's fantastic to see everyone returning to the restaurants and supporting their local community and we couldn't be more thankful to be a part of that.” The Bicycle Thief exudes a classy, come-as-you-are vibe, serving up an Italian-inspired menu with a classic Nova Scotia twist—and its boardwalk patio is a hit, too: The Coast’s readers voted The Bicycle Thief gold for Best Patio in 2024.