Chives Canadian Bistro has become a name trusted for quality among Halifax's dining community. Our desire to bring an extraordinary casual dining experience has set new standards for restaurants in our community. Whether guests are gathering with a group of co-workers, celebrating an anniversary, or grabbing a quick bite to eat before the theatre, Chives has delivered meals and service above all expectations.

Our restaurant has been noted for its food quality since the day we opened, December 4th, 2001. The level of cooking at Chives has only occurred because we follow the seasons so closely, in our menu creation. Guests have come to expect an ever-changing menu at Chives. Chives Canadian Bistro focuses everyday on utilizing fresh, in-season, and local product in our menus. We look first to Nova Scotia for our ingredient base, then to the rest or the Maritimes to create our "Canadian Bistro" menus. That is why we do not serve strawberry shortcake in February! We believe that quality ingredients are essential for quality menus.

Working closely with the farmers and independent producers of Nova Scotia has been the foundation of our reputation for serving the best food to our restaurant guests, we will continue to use locally raised and grown products, in-season and at the peak of freshness. Memorable meals are seeded this way.

M. Craig Flinn Chef / Proprietor
D. Lewis Chef / Co-Owner