The Wooden Monkey

There's a lot to love about "The Wooden Monkey", as a fan of sustainable farming they are a glowing example of how we can have awesomely delicious food while working with local farms to achieve true farm to plate as a business model. The menu is based off seasonal and local offerings so it may change based on the time of the year but you'll find veg and non veg offerings at pretty much anytime of the year. If you're looking for a great date spot or just love good food, check out the wooden monkey!

We had arrived late in town but were pleased to find this restaurant still open. Our waiter was outstanding. He was kind and funny and helped us to settled down and relax after a long day of travel. My partner had cod, which was fresh and beautifully prepared. I had a chicken sandwich that I thought a bit disarrayed in its flavor palate but it was still satisfying. The best part of all may be the views across the harbor to Halifax, watching the familiar pattern of the ferries crossing back and forth. Their patio would be the perfect place to enjoy a meal and unwind with a peaceful view. Our meal was a great welcome to Dartmouth!

Food and service were great, place itself was nice although we ate inside instead of the patio since it was raining. Multiple people recommended coming out to Dartmouth to eat here instead of the Halifax location and I’m not sure it’s worth it. Maybe on a nicer day?

If you're looking for wonderful meal with romantic view and awesome service then this is it. It's one of the best meal I have ever had, they have super nice staff. The menu designed for everyone considering many gluten free and allergies options and great choice drinks with many types of sitting arrangements. Definitely worth a visit, especially in the evening.

Really enjoyed our meals - so much better than the Halifax location. We ate inside as it was pretty windy on the patio, but view was still stunning. Ordered the Fish & Roasties from the “Light Menu” and the portion was huge! Really liked how you could have 1/2 salad and 1/2 potatoe $3.95 add on. Food was delicious and our server, Amy Lynn was lovely

This was my first time in this location of The Wooden Monkey and it will not be my last. We had booked a Christmas luncheon for our work team and to meet some strict dietary restrictions and allergies we made a reservation at this location. Tons of space with great views, we didn't feel like we were mixed in with other parties. The food was fantastic and everyone was happy!

Incredible spot, right by the ferry termina in Dartmouth, overlooking Halifax. The service was fantastic and felt very 'covid conscious '. The menu has an interesting mix of recipes made from locally sourced ingredients. We'll be recommending this to friends for sure.

Nice place, great view, excellent service. Food artfully prepared and tasted both piping hot and delicious. The gourmet root beer added a nice touch. Warned it was cooked from scratch or thereabouts so was delighted when it arrived in a reasonable time. The cheesecake du jour was the grand finale. Everything was as close to perfect as you can get!

We had a very nice waiter very attentive. The food came out piping hot and not too long of a wait. Very delicious

I didn’t enjoy their pizzas. The crust was so hard and took more than 20 minutes. But once we complained that the crust is too hard, they offered the same with a light crust free of charge. They told that the pizza crust is made of rice flour. The staff was very polite. The place is cool and nice.