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Il Mercato vs The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Both establishments are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar is preferred by most reviewers compared to Il Mercato. The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar scores 84 with praise from 3 reviewers such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Il Mercato
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1595 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3M7, Canada
From $0 /night
Frommer's
"Come early or else expect to wait (no reservations are accepted). You'll find a great selection of meals at prices that approach bargain level."
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Lonely Planet
"This long-standing Italian favorite doesn't take reservations; come early or late on weekends, or wait a short while."
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The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
5218 Prince Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3X4, Canada
From $17 /night
Fodor's
"Easily one of the city's hippest upscale establishments, the Press Gang prepares fish and meat with equal panache."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Order any number and combination of Nova Scotia and PEI oysters raw or baked – if you're a fan of the briny bivalves, you've found nirvana."
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Otherwise, choose from a short but impressive menu of delicious appetizers and mains and soak up the atmosphere of this slick and stylish outfit.
Afar Magazine
"This cozy tavern's wooden beams and roaring hearth, plus its good stock of whiskeys, create the right atmosphere for hearty eating and drinking."
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