Moxie’s Grill & Bar

Came to Moxies after the Sol Sisters walk as it was one of our sponsor restaurants. We sat in the bar side of the restuarant which quickly became filled with other ladies from the walk. Our server (Margaret) was obviously very busy but that didn’t affect the quality of service she gave, very prompt and friendly. There was complimentary appetizers provided which were very tasty (sushi I believe). For my main I had the recommended chipoltle mango chicken which was fresh and full of flavor. Will return but maybe on another night with less traffic to get the full experience.

Great local restaurant with awesome management and staff. Food is a cut above national Canadian chains.
Always an enjoyable experience. Half price wine Wednesdays a great deal.

Dish: Calamari
Overall: 2.8÷5
Recommend: No
Spare me your comments about what you think of Moxie’s as a chain.
For better or worse, they offer a stylized dining experience that is accessible to both the «after work» crowd, as well as families (the latter made up most of the dining room the evening I visited).
What does all this «style» mean for Calamari? Well, first of all, it’s $ 12.
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Value: ²⁄₅
Consider for a moment that my entrée cost $ 15. I think the price was boosted by unnecessary shrimp, cut up dry (dust like) jalapeños and candied ginger. Sometimes it’s nice to have some diversity on the plate, but it just didn’t matter here. It’s priced as though it were a much more accomplished dish then it is.
First timer: ³⁄₅
The spice might scare some off, but at the same time the popcorn shrimp could be a good «wingman» when setting up a blind date with Calamari. This is low on my list for first timers, but the «family friendly» atmosphere may lend itself to a taste test for a young «foodie». My advice, in that case, would be avoid the spice and stick with the base of this dish.
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I’ll cut to the chase. This dish was weak. It’s not terrible, but I can’t recommend it…
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Been to this once when thought be nice to go out for a romantic meal.
Let’s just say that although the place looks like it is nice on the outside it really is just another expansive bar with no real sparkle. The food was over price and what I got tasted weird but maybe that’s just me cause I don’t eat food that’s been bathed or burned with alcohol. And have to say that the staff then didn’t really try either it felt like they just wanted to be there either.

First time here. Food was excellent, as was the service. I will be back next time I’m in town.

Meh no big complaints but nothing to rave about. The staff were kind and prompt. Server gave recommendations. Steaks were good. Chicken souvlaki was just okay. Actually enjoyed nachos over meal. Oh and baked potato was good as well.

It was my daughters 19 th Birthday. We made reservations for 6 (not a large crowd) and were seated in a circle seating area soon as you walked in the door.
Not at all quaint but I didn’t bother to confuse things and ask for better seating. The waitress came to the table, she was pleasant but we could not hear her. # 1. The music was too loud # 2. Her voice was too low almost a whisper
Service was extremely slow… waited 1 hour for food. Then I asked for the desert (cupcakes which I brought with candles)
and after 15 mins she brought them out and laid them on the table with candles lit.
Our party of 6 sang quietly a happy birthday and it was it! The waitress was awkwardly uncomfortable with us each time she came to the table. The total price /​bill paid was definitely not worth the food or the experience.
Moxies is not the high class quality that they think they are!!!

To me moxies is a sure bet. Food is consistent and the waitresses are always good looking and friendly. Here you know what you get with no surprises. I’m a fan!

Be prepared to spend high class dollars on a mediocre meal.
Food (.5÷3 stars) I went to moxie’s with an open mind and no bias. The ½ star here is for the ingredients but it makes me so mad that moxie’s doesn’t capitalize on any of them. When I pay $ 17 for a salad (more than a lot of high end Italian restaurant) I expect it to be phenomenal. However, the poor ingredients thrown in the salad had no taste and we’re gone to waste. The pizza I ordered had what looked like dried spinach??? on top. Was the chef not playing any games and couldn’t risk cooking the spinach today? The soup of the day was out of a can. I could taste the metallic chemical structure. And the worst part about all of this is that you spend more money on a pathetic meal here than you would at high class restaurants in the city that are FAR more authentic and delicious. The pizza dough was tough, out of a freezer
Atmosphere = (.75÷1 star) Nice modern décor. However it makes me more disappointed that someone can spend hundreds of thousands on the looks of the restaurant and then sell premade meals out of it.
Service (.5÷1 star) The wait staff seems nice. However, both hostesses at the door looked like they wanted to shoot their selves. There were two floor managers walking around with suits on looking way to power hungry. If it wasn’t for the good waiter I would’ve been very uncomfortable.
Main Enjoyment: The modem décor
Main Complaint: The food is a huge let down and the mood is way too cocky.

Went here a couple months ago with a friend for her birthday. I couldn’t remember why i didn’t like this place so i thought i would give it another chance.
I ordered a peach cocktail and it was delicious!
I also ordered a burger (can’t remember now) and it was also very good.
I believe the reason i didn’t like this place was because the waitresses dressed pretty revealing. But from my last trip there, as long as you eat in the dinning area, you can avoid the boobs in your face feel the bar has.
Will be back for the great drinks and food!

This place is good, although my food came out raw the first time they were very apologetic and brought me out a fresh new fully cooked meal promptly.

I was very exctied for my first trip to the East coast!
As I do have a gluten allergy, I felt comfortable going to a chain-​restaurant that offers gluten free options such as Moxies. I was shocked to find out that the gluten free menu had recently been removed. Although I was assured there would be multiple options available, many of the gluten free alternatives, were out of stock — such as the pasta. A cider was also recommended to me, which was also out of stock.
In the end, it took about 20 minutes to order and I ended up with something I didn’t really want. I do have to say, what I ended up with was delicious — just not the pasta or appetizer I was hoping for. I went with the Chipotle Mango Chicken.
The server was excellent — I felt terrible for her because she was trying her hardest to accomodate a non-​gluten meal but she was not getting much assistance from management.
In the end, I would not recommend this restaurant location for those with gluten allergies. Although most chain restaurants are getting better and better with allergies and offering alternative options, this restaurant is not one of them.

The first time I went to Moxie’s I admit, I was slightly offended by the pretty girls dressed in skimpy clothes, but now I suppose it’s no different than Hooters or even Jack Astor’s for that matter, who encourage, if not demand their waitresses to be pretty and scantily clad. And if you don’t like it, don’t go there.
The atmosphere and décor is great here, and I do find the staff extremely friendly and welcoming. Usually there is even someone holding the door for patrons. I like that added touch of class and service which I find is really echoed throughout.
Last night was martini night and I was not disappointed by my favourite, Blue Zen and my friend was quick to ask for her regular peach bellini. We shared apps of nachos and sweet chili chicken. The chicken was the better and more reasonably priced of the two. It was delicious. I feel like I remember their nachos being much bigger with more toppings before. However, what we got last night left a little to be desired for the 17.99 price tag. A little high for an app that could have stood to have more cheese, peppers or even chicken,
That being said, pretty much every time I come here, I enjoy my meal and enjoy the service and atmosphere. Oh, and we also shared the white chocolate brownie, which should not be missed. It’s definitely big enough to share!

I’ve worked up the road from this place since it opened and never been til now. It took visiting family who enjoyed Moxies in a different city to convice me to give it a try. After a day of shopping we dropped in without a reservation. I have to admit I felt under dressed and a bit frumpy when I walked in the door and saw the young women who greeted us.
Kudos to those scanitly clad young things, they didn’t look down their noses or give attitude, they promptly found us a table on the bar side on a very busy Saturday evening. Our server was friendly to our table of women and helped navigate through the specials and menu items. The atmosphere and menu are more casual than I expected given the upscale décor.
I was surprised at the varied and reasonably priced options on the menu. For some unknown reason I had been craving a burger so I ordered the Classic burger with Mushrooms & cheddar aded (extra $). Didn’t take long before we received our orders. Everyone was pleased with their meals. My burger was a good size, nicely seasoned and juicy. The fries came with basil aioli for dipping whihc was a nice change from ketchup.
Now that the ice is broken, I’d have no hesitation to come back for a meal with hubby or a group. I think I’d rather go back to Moxies over the other chain restaurant offerings in Dartmouth Crossing. Seeing how busy it was when we left, I would recommend making reservations if you don’t want to wait.

The food is better than average and the service was OK. But — I’m a little confused by this place. It has this Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde sort of quality. From the outside it looks modern and new. Once you walk in you’re presented with two choices for where you’d like to sit.
Choose the left and you’ll find yourself in an almost upscale dining environment. The lights are dim and the atmosphere is chic. Wait staff is well dressed. You can tell they are going for that «upscale chain» sort of feel, maybe comparable to the Cheesecake Factory.
Choose the right (the bar) and it’s a entirely different world. Wait staff is comprised of young girls in shorts and low cut shirts showing off their… «personalities». It almost felt like a Hooters. I found myself wondering what the hell had just happened? Was I still in the same restaurant? The menu was the same… must be the same restaurant. But… huh? Color me confused.
Don’t get me wrong — the food is still good no matter which path you chose. I especially liked the beet salad and the salmon. I suppose they’re trying to cater to two opposing ends of the social demographic scale. It sure is unique, I’ll give them that.

Well, well, well. This was my second visit to Moxie’s, the first being when they opened a long time ago. Me and my man were in the area and were feeling up to something a little more upper-​class than our usual spots. Moxie’s it was!
Upon walking into Moxie’s, you’re transported to someplace different. It’s not your typical Halifax restaurant, instead feeling more like downtown in a big city. Everyone either complains or compliments the wait staff on their skimpy attire, but they were dressed the same as every other restaurant; all black, no short skirts. The décor is really nice with dark leather and dim lights. Yet it finds itself incredibly comfortable and intimate feeling.
Of course the food is what we’re here for, and really that’s what matters. I have to say, I quite enjoyed the food! Now, I know it’s a chain. And you know, that’s okay. I have no issue with chain restaurants. I recognize that they won’t always provide the most high-​quality meals, but that’s alright! The food here was good and fresh tasting. I had the sweet chili chicken, which was the right mix of sweet and spicy with delicious chips on the side. My man had the mango-​chipotle chicken which was just to die for. Smoky, sweet, a little heat. I appreciate they don’t go all out with the spiciness; I like to be able to taste my food. We also had dessert which was a step above the typical pre-​packaged desserts many chain restaurants offer.
The service was also really nice. Our waitress was attentive, and always there when we needed her. She never took very long, and served with a smile. Everything you could ever want. The only reason I’m giving this place four stars, is because while I did really enjoy it, it didn’t blow me away. But that’s alright! I’ll be back.

Went here last night for the first time with a group of friends and although the food was good, the service was lacking.
There were 13 of us and although they don’t take reservations, one of us called ahead to let them know we wood be coming and they said that’s fine they would start to get seats together as people left. However, when we arrived at 7 we waited an additional 45−60mins to be seated. When we were seated it was 2 booths for 6 so we had to sit in 2 groups. Our drink orders then meal orders were taken, and about 45mins later we finally had our food. Our server was nice but some of us were in a rush because they had to be somewhere, and we didn’t expect such a long wait time.
Anyways, I had the Mediterranean burger with no onions or pickles, with fries. It was pretty good and the basil mayo that the fries came with was good too. For 13.99 it was a good portion and its one of the cheaper options on the menu.
An additional comment revolves around the servers attire. Short black skirts and high heels, one or two had pants on though. I’m in the serving business and I could never, and never want to wear high heels serving. Actually anywhere I’ve worked requires non slip black shoes while serving because anything else is against code. And since when are skimpy black skirts classy? It’s a fancy place so they should be wearing something else. Also it bothered me that no ones hair was tied back; if your hair is longer than shoulders length, according to health code it has to be tied back when serving.
Overall, I might come back and try one of the more pricey food options on a special occasion, but there are much better (non chain) restaurants in the area for the amount of money that you spend here.

We only got drinks — I was asked if I wanted to Moxy-​size my drink and I thought the waitress was cracking wise. She wasn’t. The waitresses are attractive. The drink was too sweet and our service was not very responsive. Too much time passes between visits to our table. My friend got wine and he didn’t like it (he usually won’t stop at one drink but here he did willingly).
I don’t plan on returning to this place. I would warn you against coming here.
The design inside is excellent — great looking modern design. They have plenty of televisions above the bar and they will put whatever game you want to watch on the screen. These elements don’t cover for the primary purpose of a restaurant: drinks and food.

We popped into Moxie’s in Dartmouth Crossing and heard fabulous things in the past. We just had no idea what to order, not that their menu is overwhelming or confusing, just that there were so many great options to chose from.
In the meantime I was completely satisfied with my fabulously made g&t. They have some pretty sweet bartenders there. I could literally tip those back all day no problem. If memory serves me correctly they have a slush type substance in them along with some mint leaves. They looked pretty and tasted ever prettier.
We eventually decided on wings to start, salt and pepper to be specific. They were actually pretty amazing. We then continued on to the top sirloin steak salad and the beef vindaloo. The steak salad was without a doubt the best salad I have ever had. The steak was done to perfection and the goat cheese that was snuck in there sent me to the moon and back. The dressing married all the flavors together nicely with a slight spiciness to it. Jud’s beef vindaloo was a great combination of flavors as well. The naan bread was my personal favorite, as was the jasmine rice. It was rich and spicy with a slight hint of curry.
When all was said in done we were happy campers. We knew by the ambiance of the place that it was going to be a bit pricier than our usual scene. So we were ok with it. It is a great place if you want to dress up and be a bit more fancy for a switch. Service was speedy, bar was sick, and food was great. Nothing to complain about! It is a chain restaurant so if you are looking for a local, organic experience, definitely not the place to hit up.

Maybe it was because it’s a chain restaurant that tries to be better than a chain restaurant, maybe it was that our brunch items were over priced, maybe it was the annoying server dude who wanted to know what illness someone at our table had when they specified gluten free, or maybe it was because I could see the hot staff on the other side of the restaurant– like a miraged utopia.
I can tolerate bad service for some T&A– but the goofy/​friendly/​outgoing male waiter stereotype is something that is not in my wheelhouse at all. Real annoying. REAL annoying. Stfu and bring me my Caesar, funny man.
medium food quality.
big tables.