Temperance ruled our thirst for rum in the port city of Halifax from 1916 to 1929. Never stepping down from a fight, Ryan Duffy’s speakeasy became the haunt of Halifax’s business elite. Parties extended ’till dawn, hidden from the watchful eyes of the Nova Scotia Temperance Alliance.
A stiff drink, juicy steaks and sumptuous salad still tempt both locals and visitors to Ryan Duffy’s, now operating “Legit” and amid fine stemware, linens and exquisite service.
About Ryan Duffy's
Located near the Halifax waterfront, at Ryan Duffy's we strive to be your restaurant of choice and your favorite steakhouse. It is our great pleasure to offer you our renowned on-site dry aged Alberta AAA steaks. Our own aging process allows us to ensure a steak with increased tenderness and a richer, more succulent flavour. We proudly hand cut and weighed our steaks table-side, we also offer fresh local seafood that will inspire your pallet, and Caesar salads perfectly prepared table-side. Allow our knowledgeable servers to delight you in our comfortable contemporary decor with their ability to anticipate your every dinning need. Experience first hand why the "Consumer Choice Awards" have awarded us their "Best Fine Dinning Award" for two consecutive years. Or perhaps it is a lively social atmosphere you seek, in which case our bar or fireplace lounge might be your destination to enjoy one of our famous martinis with our delicious Burgers or Fish & Chips. Be wined, dined, and dazzled with an explosion of flavours. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and for weekend brunch.....Let the dazzling begin!
The Ryan Duffy’s Commitment
At Ryan Duffy’s we commit to genuinely care about you, our customer, and to provide professional and honest service. We will provide you with the best value for the finest quality food and beverage in our category. Our trained staff are proud of this restaurant and their profession.










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