Nestled in the vibrant North End of Halifax, Field Guide has been a culinary beacon since 2013, inviting diners into a unique gastronomic experience. More than just a restaurant, Field Guide acts as your field guide to local flavors, bridging the gap between you and your food through an engaging open concept kitchen and service fueled by genuine passion. Our commitment shines through in every dish and drink, crafted with ingredients sourced directly from dedicated local farmers and producers. Field Guide is more than a meal; it’s a place to connect, savor, and belong.
Explore the Essence of Field Guide
Field Guide’s dedication to quality and community has earned it recognition across numerous respected publications including The Coast, RePorter, Imbibe, and Chatelaine. Our intimate kitchen and bar have served as a nurturing ground for some of Halifax’s most acclaimed hospitality professionals, including talents like Jeff Van Horne, Shane Beehan, Justin Floyd, Natalie Rosen, and Josh Nordin.
Header image by Jessica Emin.
Savor Seasonal Menus
Our menus are living documents, evolving with the seasons to ensure we’re always showcasing the freshest and finest local ingredients. While we strive to keep our online information meticulously updated, please remember that our actual menu in the restaurant may present delightful variations based on ingredient availability and our chefs’ latest inspirations.
Dinner to Share: A Culinary Journey
Our “Dinner to Share” menu is designed for connection and exploration, offering a range of dishes perfect for sharing and sparking conversation around the table.
Sorta Hungry: Delicious Bites and Starters
Please note that our cheese, cured meat, and cheesecuterie selections are served with house-made LF sourdough bread when you dine in with us, and with crisp crostini for takeout and delivery orders.
Cheese (gfo) – $11
A curated selection of exceptional cheeses from Québec and the Maritime provinces, served alongside our signature sourdough bread.
Cheesecuterie (gfo) – $36
The best of both worlds: a thoughtful combination of artisanal cheeses and cured meats, perfect for sampling and sharing.
LF Bakery Sourdough Bread – $5
Indulge in the simple perfection of our cultured butter served with slices of our freshly baked sourdough bread from LF Bakery.
Pickles (vg, df, gf) – $7
A vibrant assortment of seasonal pickles, featuring the best produce from both the current and previous seasons, offering a tangy and crisp counterpoint to richer dishes.
Olives (vg, df, gf) – $7
Warm olives, prepared with a touch of spice, enhancing their natural flavors and creating a comforting and savory starter.
Oysters (gf) – $3.5 ea | $32 doz
Enjoy our rotating selection of fresh oysters, sourced for their quality and unique regional profiles.
Fresh oysters, part of the rotating seasonal menu at Field Guide.
Hungrier Than That: Substantial and Satisfying Plates
For a more fulfilling dining experience, explore our “Hungrier Than That” selections, featuring creatively composed dishes designed to satisfy and impress.
Carrot Salad (gf, vg) – $20
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring vibrant carrots, tossed in a fragrant herb dressing, complemented by a caraway crunch and bright grapefruit segments.
Tuna Crudo (gf) – $22
Delicate slices of raw tuna, enhanced with the zesty flavors of orange and yuzu chili aioli, finished with a touch of savory ponzu.
Beef Tartare (gf) – $18.5
A sophisticated dish of finely minced beef, seasoned with Nuoc Cham, and texturally balanced with crunchy cashews, pickled daikon, toasted rice, fresh mint, cilantro, and Thai basil.
Beets – $17
Earthy beets roasted to perfection, paired with a creamy roasted garlic Ajo Blanco, sweet grapes, and a hint of chili spice.
Short Rib (gf) – $37
Tender and rich short rib, served atop a smooth parsnip purée, brightened by a refreshing mint sauce and accompanied by glazed carrots.
Leeks (vgo) – $20
Perfectly cooked leeks, served with a vibrant romesco sauce, creamy marinated feta, crunchy almonds, and savory croutons.
Gnocchi – $29
Soft and pillowy gnocchi, combined with earthy shiitake mushrooms, smoky scamorza cheese, and aromatic sage.
Octopus (gf) – $35
Grilled octopus, served with tender fingerling potatoes, juicy tomatoes, zesty zhough, briny capers, and a hint of orange.
Grilled Octopus with fingerling potatoes and zhough, a signature dish at Field Guide.
Still Hungry: Decadent Desserts
Conclude your meal with our “Still Hungry” dessert offerings, designed to provide the perfect sweet ending.
Clementine Ricotta Cake – $15
A moist and flavorful clementine ricotta cake, topped with a tangy cranberry whipped cream and crunchy pistachios.
Candy Cane Bar 2.0 – $6
A fun and indulgent treat featuring dark chocolate, crushed candy cane, crispy potato chips, and pretzels for a delightful mix of sweet and salty.
gf – gluten-free | gfo – gluten-free option available | df – dairy-free | vg – vegan | vgo – vegan option available
Cocktails: Expertly Crafted Drinks
Our cocktail menu is a testament to creativity and balance, featuring both classic and innovative drinks crafted with premium spirits and fresh ingredients.
Stirred: Sophisticated and Spirit-Forward
Negroni Oscuro – $16
Reposado Tequila, Concentrated Cynar, Léonce Dry Vermouth combine for a rich and complex take on the classic Negroni.
Charleston – $17
Bourbon, Brown Butter, Madeira, Bénédictine, and Angostura Bitters create a layered and aromatic cocktail.
Diamondpoint – $17
Lot 40 Canadian Rye, Calvados, Toasted Pepitas, Salted Maple, Yellow Chartreuse Rinse, Sage offer a unique and herbaceous profile.
Fancy Pants Martini – $17
London Dry Gin, Noilly Prat Extra Dry Sauternes, and Pink Peppercorn result in a dry, elegant, and subtly spicy Martini.
Drinks From Our Friends: Collaborative Creations
Siesta – $16
Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Campari, Grapefruit, Lime, and Simple syrup combine for a refreshing and bittersweet classic.
Improved Regent Punch – $18
Hennessy VS Cognac, Jamaican Rum, Luxardo Maraschino, Pineapple, Orange, Lemon, Green Tea, Absinthe, and Dry Sparkling wine create a complex and celebratory punch.
Silver Fox – $16
Gin, Amaretto, Almond Orgeat, Lemon, and Whites, topped with Soda, offer a creamy and nutty, yet refreshing drink.
Zero-Proof: Delicious and Alcohol-Free
0-Proof Marg – $12
Non-Alc Agave, Fresh Lime, Fresh Orange, Cinnamon, and Salt deliver all the flavor of a Margarita without the alcohol.
FG Ginger Beer – $8
Our house-made ginger beer with Ginger, Lemon & Lime, and Soda – spicy, zesty, and incredibly refreshing.
FG Fresco – $12
NA Distillate, Grapefruit, Lime, Orange Blossom, Mint, and Soda offer a sophisticated and floral alcohol-free option.
Cherry Cola – $8
Luxardo Cherry Syrup, Lime, and Coca-Cola create a premium and flavorful take on a classic soda.
Shaken: Vibrant and Refreshing
Sailor’s Winter Punch – $16
Bombay Gin, Barreling Tide Cranberry Liqueur, Amaro Nonino, Sweet Vermouth, Cranberry Shrub, and Dry Cranberry Cider combine for a festive and fruity punch.
Clementine Gimlet – $16
Spiced Rum Blend, Lemon, Maple, Ginger, and Mulled Cider create a warming and spiced twist on the classic Gimlet.
Pomelo Pipe Dream – $18
Tanqueray 10 Gin, Dry Curaçao, Clementine Cordial, and Lime Leaf offer a citrus-forward and aromatic cocktail.
Carrot Cake Whip – $17
Ironworks Apple Brandy, Grey Goose La Poire, Pear EDV, Granny Smith apple, Cinnamon, and Soda create a dessert-like and bubbly cocktail.
Granny Smith Highball – $16
Ironworks Apple Brandy, Grey Goose La Poire, Pear EDV, Granny Smith apple, Cinnamon, and Soda provide a lighter and refreshing highball.
Cranberry Spritz – $17
Bombay Gin, Barreling Tide Cranberry Liqueur, Amaro Nonino, Sweet Vermouth, Cranberry Shrub, and Dry Cranberry Cider create a bubbly and tart spritz.
Wine: Carefully Selected Varietals
Our wine list showcases a diverse selection of wines, with a focus on quality and unique expressions from both local and international vineyards.
By the glass
Tiny Bubbles! NV Benjamin Bridge Brut, NS – $14 | $65
L’Acadie Blanc, Vidal, Seyval, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay – A local sparkling wine from Nova Scotia, offering crisp and celebratory flavors.
White ’22, Rombeau Le Botaniste, FR – $14 | $65
Petit Manseng – A French white wine known for its aromatic complexity and rich texture.
’20, Sparina Gavi di Gavi, IT – $14 | $65
Cortese – A classic Italian white wine, light, crisp, and perfect for pairing with food.
Skin Contact ’23, Theriantrhopy, Georgian Bay Field Blend, ON – $14 | $65
Syrah, Pinot Noir, Vidal, Baco Noir – An Ontario field blend with skin contact, offering unique texture and flavor.
’21, Albert di Conti Cuvée des Conti, FR – $13 | $60
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle – A French blend with aromatic and slightly richer profile.
Red ’22, Terregaie Stema Pinot Nero, IT – $12 | $55
Pinot Noir – An Italian Pinot Noir, light-bodied and fruit-forward.
’22, Chakana Nuna Reserve, AR – $13 | $60
Malbec – An Argentinian Malbec, known for its bold fruit and smooth tannins.
By the bottle
Tiny Bubbles! ’22, Kamara Pure Pet Nat Blooming Mountain, GR – $82
Muscat, Moschofilero – A Greek Pét-Nat, naturally sparkling, aromatic, and vibrant.
NV, Tunia Sotto Fondo, IT – $80
Trebbiano – An Italian sparkling wine, offering a unique and rustic character.
NV, Champagne, Vincent Couche Eclipsia, FR – $130
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir – Classic Champagne from France, elegant and complex.
White ’22 Zudugarai Getariako Txakolina, ES – $70
Hondarrabi Zuri – A Spanish Txakolina, known for its slight effervescence and crisp acidity.
’22, Lightfoot & Wolfville Tidal Bay, Canada – $65
L’Acadie Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Geisenheim – A Canadian white blend, representing the unique Tidal Bay style of Nova Scotia.
’23, Meinklang Burgenland Weiss, AT – $70
Gruner Veltliner, Muscat, Welschriesling – An Austrian white blend, aromatic and refreshing.
’20, Jean Bourdy Cotes de Jura Blanc, FR – $90
Chardonnay – A French Chardonnay from Jura, known for its oxidative style and complexity.
’20, Ausonia Apollo, IT, Trebbiano – $67
Trebbiano – An Italian Trebbiano, offering a richer and more structured profile.
’21, Lo-Fi Wines Vinho Branco, USA – $84
Aristo – An American white wine, showcasing unique varietal character.
Skin Contact ’22, Cháteau d’Angel Grenu Orange, FR – $62
Grenache Gris – A French orange wine, offering textured and savory notes.
’23, Fontsainte Gris De Gris, FR – $73
Carignan, Grenache Gris, Mourvedre – A French rosé with skin contact, offering depth and complexity.
Red ’22, Foradori Lezer, IT – $80
Teroldego – An Italian red wine, light-bodied and vibrant.
’22, Maloof Wines “Wax on, Wax Soif”, USA (Oregon) – $85
Grenache, Syrah, Viognier – An American red blend from Oregon, showcasing a lighter style.
’22, Marco Barba Barbarosa, IT – $70
Cabernet Franc, Merlot & Friends – An Italian red blend, offering a balanced and approachable style.
’19 San Silvestro Barbera Appassimento, IT – $65
Barbara – An Italian Barbera, rich and full-bodied with dried fruit notes.
’20, Kamara Pure Shadow Play, GR – $82
Xinomavro – A Greek red wine, known for its complexity and aging potential.
’23, Lapierre Morgon Boujolais, FR – $110
Gamay – A French Beaujolais, light, fruity, and easy-drinking.
’21, Sichel Margaux, Bordeaux, FR – $120
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot – A classic Bordeaux blend from France, elegant and structured.
Beer & Cider: Local and Craft Brews
Our beer and cider selections highlight the best of local craft breweries and cider houses, alongside familiar favorites.
On Tap
Schoolhouse — Recess Pilsner – $7 | $8.25
A crisp and refreshing local pilsner.
Tatamagouche Brewing Co. Rotating Tap – $7 | $8.25
Discover a rotating selection from this acclaimed local brewery.
Tatamagouche Brewing Co. Deception Bay IPA – $7 | $8.25
A flavorful and hoppy IPA from Tatamagouche Brewing Co.
Rotating Tap – MP
Ask your server about our current rotating tap selection.
Island Folk Cider House – Cranberry Cinnamon Cider – $9
A seasonal cider with the festive flavors of cranberry and cinnamon.
Bottles & Cans
Annapolis Cider — Earl Blue – $9 | 355 ml
A unique cider infused with Earl Grey tea.
2 Crows — AC Light Lager – $6 | 355 ml
A local light and easy-drinking lager.
Whistler Brewing Co. — Forager Gluten Free Lager – $6 | 355 ml
A gluten-free lager option.
Stillwell Brewing — Cream Ale – $9 | 437 ml
A smooth and classic cream ale from a popular local brewery.
Stillwell Brewing — Best Bitter – $9 | 437 ml
A traditional English-style bitter from Stillwell Brewing.
Oland Export – $6 | 355 ml
A familiar Canadian lager.
Guinness – Stout – $7 | 440 ml
The iconic Irish stout.
Drinks: Mixed and Non-Alcoholic Options
Beyond cocktails, wine, and beer, we offer a range of mixed drinks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Mixed Drinks
Campari & Soda – $7
A simple and classic Italian aperitivo.
Cuba Libre – $11
Rum, Coke, and lime – a timeless combination.
Dark & Stormy – $12
Goslings rum and ginger beer – a spicy and refreshing mix.
Spirit & Tonic – MP
Your choice of spirit paired with tonic water.
Aperol Spritz – $14
Aperol, cava, and soda – a bright and bubbly Italian classic.
Moscow Mule – $11
Vodka, lime, and ginger beer – a zesty and refreshing mule.
No Alcohol
Coffee or Tea – $3
Regular or decaf coffee, or a selection of teas.
Coca-Cola – $2.5
Regular or diet Coca-Cola.
La Croix – $3.5
Sparkling water in various flavors.
Goodmore Kombucha – $5
Local kombucha in rotating flavors.
2 Crows – Hop Water – $5
Non-alcoholic hop-infused sparkling water.
Upstreet Libra – $6
Non-alcoholic beer.
Benjamin Bridge Piquette Zero – $6
Non-alcoholic sparkling beverage from a local winery.
Visit Your Field Guide
Location
Find us in the North End of Halifax, conveniently located at the corner of Falkland & Gottingen Streets:
2076 Gottingen St., Halifax, NS
Our accessible entrance is situated to the right of our main entrance, ensuring everyone can easily join us.
Field Guide Restaurant is located in the North End of Halifax at 2076 Gottingen St.
Hours
Tuesday – Sunday: 4-11pm
Contact Us
For reservations or inquiries, please reach out:
Phone: 902 405-4506
Email: [email protected]
