Ordered the Gyoza appetizer, very delicious! Good service, decent overall experience. Not the place for personal conversations due to the loud music as it's more of a party environment. read more

Central Social Hall - Gyoza, chicken Cesear - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This is a fun environment and great food. However, there is a high turnover of staff and some of my favorites have left the St. Albert location. I was told that there is a really unreasonable manager who works there and does not treat the staff fairly or kindly. Will be boycotting this location and going to the Edmonton downtown location. I worked too many server jobs in my lifetime when I was younger and cannot stand managers like this. I have had some amazing ones and they created a really fun environment and we were all so sad when we had to leave. It made it more fun for the regulars to see the same friendly staff members. read more

So I am not a burger person. However, my best friend is. So we decided to meet here for dinner and try some things. Their Ronald burger won top 100 things to eat in Edmonton. So I thought I would give it a go. Also, what caught my eye was the shisito peppers. I love these guys. Place is trendy. It has a lovely patio, however it was not patio weather the day we came in. I don't think the blaring TVs playing whatever sport was on was necessary. It really takes away from the otherwise more sophisticated atmosphere. I get if you are doing an Oilers night with specials and have it playing but something else was on and it was distracting. Our server was okay but not what I would call friendly nor knowledgable on the menu. I had a cocktail which was refreshing and a decent price. The peppers were excellent. Nice sear without being overdone and tasty. Perhaps a little on the oily side but good. The burger was delicious. And usually only order a burger once or twice a year. Nice thin tasty patty. Fresh toppings. And I was surprised how much I liked the sauce. It really complemented the burger. Fries were perfect and golden. I normally would overlook a place like this, but I think i will be back here again read more

Central Social Hall - Ronald Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I came here to check out their Downtown Dining Week dinner special recently. Their special was definitely worth the value. For the price of $35, I was able to get House made tomato soup, 10oz New York Striploin steak and an Oreo Nutella cheesecake dessert. The food was delicious and I was very full afterwards. The only slight complaint was that the steak was more on the raw side even though I ordered a medium rare. My friend ordered a medium but her steak was more medium rare. Service was okay and friendly. Our server didn't check on us much and forgot to give me a spoon for my soup. Covid precautions were well put into place. There are plexiglass separating all the tables and our table was well distanced from others. I wouldn't mind coming back to try more of their food becuase it was quite good! read more

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This place is a great place to hang out with friends and family while enjoying some excellent food and cocktails. We came here to celebrate a birthday and were seated immediately. The place was a little loud for my liking with the hockey game blasting on all the TVs- it made it hard to have an actual conversation but maybe that's ok for your crowd.... The food - now that was a winner. I got The Cure from the all day brunch menu. It's an fries, cheese curds, bacon and eggs with the best sauce you've had. You could share and have dessert but why? We also ordered The Ronald- a better take on a clowns burger and the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich. Yum. And for drinks- try the Wild Berry Mojito. It was a favourite at our table. We also got the hot wings and Texas dry rub. If you are only getting one flavour get the rub - you can get hot wings anywhere. The only bad thing about this location of Central Social Hall is parking. It's on the corner of Jasper and 109 so it's street parking and walking or a parkade. Just be prepared for that in addition to the meal or when planning your outfit! read more

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Decent daily specials. Family friendly for brunch on weekends. Good service. Huge restaurant with outdoor patio. I have been here alot lately and the food is not as good as it used to be. When this place first opened. The chef was stellar using top notch fresh ingredients and a wonderful brunch menu. My last visit was extremely underwhelming. I came for brunch which allows kids on weekends. Thats nice to enjoy a pub like place once in awhile with family. I ordered the popular "the cure" which was a delicious creamy poutine with bacon and poached eggs. It was great and gobbled down quickly. I would recommend this if you are eating here on weekends as about 80% of the people were ordering this lr the bennys. Next we had the chicken in waffles. This dish was awful. The waffle was soggy and soft. The chicken was boring and flavourless. It has got to be the worst chicken and waffles i have ever had...ever. The drinks on the other hand were good. Some great specials and they didnt seem watered down. I always raved about the awesome brunch they had here several years ago. But its definetly changed and i would just stick to the drinks if visiting here. read more

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This isn't throwing shade at any particular CSH outlet, but rather a comment on their representation at the Edmonton Beer Fest on Good Friday of Easter weekend. One would expect a BEER FEST to have a variety of BEERS of which patrons could sample. But no, this festival of beers had...one beer; at least, that's all the beers my friends and I could find. And here is where my grievance with CSH comes into play. Being the only beer vendor at this beer festival, CSH though charging an $8 fee for a 120ml pour of Madri, (a great beer btw) would be a reasonable ask. This gouging practise would work on the first few thirsty customers (of which I was one), but it soon became apparent to CSH staff that such overt greed was not going to stand. So, the $8 I spent on my tiny pour soon became $6 for one of my friends, and soon thereafter, when word REALLY started to get around about what CSH was up to, that price came down to a reasonable $3. Too late for me, unfortunately, because I had already switched to the $2 wine pour at the Atlas tent. Not a good look Central Social Hall read more

Crispy Ribs... they're a thing in Canada and they're magical and mythical like the beasts of Narnia, which is probably where they come from! These ribs, along with a wonderful server and bartender, saved the experience at Central Social Hall, lifting my overall from 3 to 3.5 rounded to 4. I've had sticky ribs, BBQ ribs, dry rubbed ribs, braised ribs and even chopped steamed ribs, but never have I had a "Canadian Crispy Rib"! You're probably dying to know what these are already so I'll try and describe them. Imagine an entire rack of pork ribs (either baby back or spare) cut into small, nearly uniform chunks, bone-in. These pieces are then coated in a dusting of seasoned flour, heavy on the salt and pepper, and deep fried to golden brown perfection. The flour is so light that the meat is actually fried as well, giving it a crispy exterior. The fried meat and coating combined have a very savory, tender but toothsome quality that you can't help but want to gnaw completely off the bone. P.S. If you have leftovers like we did, they eat incredibly well RIGHT OUT OF THE FRIDGE the next day! The original dish I ordered was the Roadhouse sandwich. I was excited because it featured Alberta Beef, and it sounded like a behemoth, topped with mushrooms, onion rings, and horseradish aioli. What arrived was far more dainty that imagined, and the beef was over cooked and a bit tough too. In its entirety, the sandwich was unimpressive and I would not recommend it. Cocktail wise, these guys are on it. I enjoyed a Boulevardier, served with a large cube of ice to avoid dilution, and while a bit heavy on the amaro, was quite enjoyable after the steak and alongside the ribs. Central Social Hall is a pretty sweet spot for lunch, dinner, drinks, dates or groups. Comfy seating and plenty of natural light also make it great for taking photos too. read more

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This is my first to central social, we found the dine downtown specials and thought we would give them a try. What a beautiful restaurant! My partner and I were able to miss the brunch rush as we arrived around lunch time. We were able to sit right beside the big windows. Usually this spot is cold but it wasnt here. I was very comfortable. We ordered the 2 course brunch, I had the breakfast poutine and my partner had the eggs Benedict. They were amazing! We ordered the apple brown butter waffles for the 2nd which was equally amazing. Would definitely go again. The breakfast poutine and eggs Benedict arrived quickly, hot, fresh and oh so good. Food was on point!! ALSO HALF PRICE DRINKS ALL DAY SUNDAY. I may have indulged in a breakfast bellini. mmmmmmm A couple things I didnt appreciate. The music. Listening to gangster rap or whatever god awful noise they played at a volume just above tolerable. I considered 3 stars because the music didnt match the atmosphere the people or the time of day. We arent at a grungy dance club. It was by far the thing that negatively affected my experience the most. The second issue, both my partner and I had, when they brought out the waffles the waitress offered syrup, which of course! What heathen dosent eat waffles with syrup? The issue was by the time she came back with syrup 15 minutes had passed and our waffles were cold. :( read more

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TASTING BAD Yuck It was the one on the south side across from chop house. I ordered the chicken breast. Pretzel crusted chicken breast. I cut into it and took a bite. I wish I didn't. It tasted like chemicals. The worst chicken breast I ever tasted. So I spit it out. I looked at the breast. And there it was a half bag of what looked like green meth!!!!!! read more

A few months ago, I hosted a Chef's Table experience at Central Social Hall for my birthday brunch! It was my second time hosting a Chef's Table here. I love that this is offered because it's an intimate way to connect with friends over delicious food. The set menu composes of a variety of brunch dishes meant for sharing, with cocktails in between, and dessert to finish off the meal. We started off with Belgian Waffles. These were housemade with strawberry rhubarb compote and chantilly cream. The waffles were very light and fluffy and the toppings weren't overly sweet. I could probably eat the whole plate to myself and not get sick of it! The breakfast poutine was one of my favourite dishes from the Chef's Table menu. The shoestring fries were topped with fresh cheese curds, red wine gravy, free run poached eggs, bacon, avocado, and roasted poblano + white cheddar sauce. It may seem like there was a lot of toppings but it came together well. The poutine was very savoury. It would also make a great "cure" for those hungover Sunday mornings! We didn't only have brunch dishes during our Chef's Table experience. The Chicken & Rocket Linguini can be found on CSH's main menu. The linguini used a light white wine and tomato cream sauce. Mixed in were garlic chicken thighs, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and arugula. It was finished off with Grana Padano, chilli flakes, and herbed bread crumbs on top. This was a filling dish and our table enjoyed it! The Loco Calle Tacos was the only item that we weren't fans of. It consisted of 2 slow-roasted serrano lime chicken tacos topped with cabbage, spicy crema, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, and Valentina hot sauce. We found the taste to be overpowering, particularly from the cheese. If you asked me what my favourite dish from Central Social Hall was, I'd say the Perogies & Sausage. Central gets their perogies from Baba's Own so you know it's authentic. These potato and cheddar perogies are accompanied by crumbled sausage, caramelized onions, and sour cream. A simple perogy dish that you can't go wrong with! The Kettle Chips & Dip weren't part of the Chef's Table menu but we got to order them off the main menu. I fell in love with them the first time I had them in 2014 when CSH launched their new menu. The dip that came with the kettle chips was sour cream & caramelized onion dip. It reminded me of sour cream & onion chips, but more gourmet. We finished off with the meal with two sweet endings: Made to Order Doughnuts and Nutella Cheesecake. I really liked the Nutella Cheesecake because of the Oreo cookie crumble it had on the bottom layer! Overall, I had a great time at my second Chef's Table experience. It was an unforgettable way to celebrate my birthday as well. read more

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I did something to receive a two for one burger at Central Social Hall and that was a good excuse to finally make the trek the downtown to try this place out. We arrived just before 1:00 pm on a Friday. The first thing I discovered was that the parking lots next to Central's building charged $9.00 per hour. However just a block or two east it we found street parking for a much more reasonable $2.00 per hour. Inside the restaurant we noticed several tables occupied from the lunch crowd but as they left we were the only customers left - in the dining area at least. This isn't really surprising given Covid-19 and the fact that Central Social Hall is more of a night spot than a lunch place. Our server quickly explained that they ask customers to look at their menu on-line due to the pandemic. That's the first time I've seen this method used but it makes sense and saves them the effort of cleaning menus or discarding paper menus as do many other establishments. It's a little early for beer, so we each ordered a coffee. Both the first cup and the refill seemed a lot less hot than normal. I don't know if that's because of the time of day or is it just how they serve coffee? Well it's not billed as a coffee house. I ordered "The Jasper," a chicken burger with avocado and brie. It was delicious and unique. I highly recommend it. My wife ordered the Ronald, which is their way of saying a regular burger. She said that it was okay but nothing special. I think that when she ordered the regular nothing special burger she should expect a regular nothing special burger. Overall we enjoyed our meals and it was nice to finally try out this establishment, especially given its prominent location on 9th and Jasper. Four stars, even though the coffee was bland and not hot. read more

Central Social Hall - The Jasper, a chicken burger with avocado and brie. $17.50 and a $2.00 upgrade to yam fries, in 2020. - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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It was 3PM on a weekday afternoon and there was one person eating at the bar and we had our choice of seats. We picked the booth seats for 2 to the left of the bar area. If we preferred watching the traffic on Jasper Ave, we could have sat at the other small booths on the other side but I preferred our area. There were lots of TVs around including a few with random facts streaming and also music playing. Where else could you find a playlist that included Salt-N-Pepa, Elton John, Run DMC, and Rick Astley?! The bartender/server brought us menus and took our drink order. I looked at the menu before arriving and had my eye on the honey fried chicken sandwich for $16. It sounded pretty good with a buttermilk fried chicken breast, cheese, pickles, coleslaw, BBQ sauce, and mayo. I got it without the cheese and pickles and fries. We waited about 15 minutes and our food arrived. The sandwich looked pretty good with the slaw under the chicken that was larger than the bun. I cut it in half so it would be easier to eat. The chicken was nice and crispy and accompanied with the slaw, it was a great combination. They gave a large container of skinny fries and it was too many for me but my husband happily finished them for me. The food was a little messy to eat so an extra napkin would have been appreciated. The women's washroom had 4 stalls and the one I choose was really dark as the other couldn't lock and I didn't want to use the one for wheelchair users. It's also cramped to get in and out and I didn't want to rub against the side of the toilet! Good thing with it being so dark, I didn't fall in! The service was efficient and after our meal, we talked to one of the Managers, Tom. He was a friendly and nice guy. Would likely be back to enjoy another lunch! read more

Central Social Hall - Honey fried chicken sandwich without cheese and pickles and lotsa skinny fries $16 - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

First things first. There is no longer free parking in the parking lot south of the building. Second thing. The street parking on both sides of 109st is a no-no after 3:30. But even with my two personal fuck ups, It doesn't dampen my spirits when it comes to enjoying Central Social Hall. Post-Reno's, they have an awesome 4 level patio with lovely bright pink umbrellas. So inviting. The food is always consistently good. I would compare it to Earl's, but better. Our faves are: kale Caesar salad, Texas dry rub wings, the Ronald (it's like a Big Mac, but for grown ups), the chicken and rocket linguini, and that damn Nutella cheesecake. Bonus: the wings seem to be a permanent freebie every Friday from 3pm-6pm, and the server was kind enough to inform us that's *per person*. Yesssssssss. They make everything from scratch or locally sourced. The portions are always very generous. And everything I've had was always good. It's been a while since I've been to the brunch, but I do remember it being very satisfying. And I don't know what happens to this place after like 9pm, but some people tell me it's more of a club atmosphere. I can't say anything about that, but as far as a relaxing place to get some good food, you won't be disappointed here. read more

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came back again for another birthday, this time on a rainy sunday evening- so you can imagine it was pretty slow. Despite there not being a dj, the music was still great. Our server was pretty average, not as good as the girl from last night time. But she and the manager gave the celebrant two big bundles of balloons, super cute. This time I shared: nachos - they were just okay, the olives and the olive juice was really over bearing. made to order doughnuts - might i say this is the best thing on the menu, they were soooo delicious! warm and very well complemented by the sauce. overall, i do think their menu isn't the best as it kind of lacks variety. however, i'll continue to come back to this place as the vibe seems to be consistently great. read more

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I used to go to school downtown, and I'd pass by Central Social Hall while walking to the LRT, and I'd think "it's a sports bar. it's not for me." Well apparently I was wrong because I went to a Yelp Event here, and Central Social Hall is kind of awesome. It's big and open, and not nearly as loud as I expected it to be. Of course I was here for Sunday Brunch, Friday night during the hockey playoffs might be a different story. There's free parking on weekends and evenings after 5pm. That's awesome. They're also a short walk from The Corona LRT Station. The food was really good, a lot better than your typical bar food. The owners talked about how much the menu and food has changed, and how they had improved over the years. Central Social Hall didn't get off to an amazing start in its first years, but it's clear the owners have definitely tried to improve that. These are local business owners who are passionate about their business, which rocks. The menu, at least for brunch, was pretty cool. There were a classic brunch dishes, but with a bit of a twist. We got to try several different dishes, most having poached eggs. While I would have prefered my poached eggs to be cooked just a little longer the dishes were really good. The two standouts for me were The Belgian Waffles with the fruit compote and Chantilly cream. Right now, as it's fall, the compote was pear. Yum. I also love The Cure a massive dish of fries, cheese curds, red wine gravy, poached eggs, and a roasted poblano and white pepper sauce. The roasted poblano sauce is what Central Social Hall uses on their Eggs Benny instead of Hollandaise. It's a unique twist to a classic dish. I don't know how the rest of the menu is, but I really enjoyed brunch here, and I definitely look forward to checking out Central Social Hall again. read more

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Thought we'd have brunch after the Yelp visit last weekend, feeling lazy and curious to see how the kitchen fares without the presence/oversight of Executive Chef Reuben. Arrived at 11am and this week it wasn't as busy as last. Had a seat and Hunter came to look after us. We enjoyed our chats and service was attentive. No pineapple mimosas on the menu, (those were delicious last week - if you get offered one as a choice, just say YES), so my dining companion ordered the pomegranate mimosa instead. I thought I'd sample the white sangria. Tasty! I'll probably ask for less ice next time... I love the sangria! Last week, a gluten-free oil country bennie was facilitated for the special Yelp menu. Chef grilled me a heck of a delicious grilled 1/2 tomato that was warmed right through to put under the fixins instead of an english muffin. GENIUS! Tried to order from the kitchen this week, mmmmm not so fast. Got some slices of tomato instead. Nice, but not the same. My friend ordered her poached egg cooked hard, and yes, it came well cooked as she prefers. The "hash browns" are tasty little squished potato crunch bites with a nice coating of large grain salt. I like the potato served that way. The italian sausage is locally sourced and has a nice balance of flavour. And there is no hollandaise sauce. Don't ask, and you won't miss it. Instead a unique roasted poblano white cheese sauce with an ever so subtle light kick of spicy goodness. Very tasty able sauce for any dish. We like the brunch menu, we'll be back to sample more of it. While we were there, one of the ladies behind the bar was juicing limes by hand. I have to comment because it's not often you see a restaurant/bar/gastropub getting FRESH like that! Two thumbs up. read more

Central Social Hall - Brunch taco - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Pop down finally to check out the brunch here, and worked out that it was worth their big fifth anniversary bash! We didn't have a reservation at the staff was very kind to squeeze us in at the bar, even though it was jampacked and tons of reservations. Last time we made the mistake of trying to bring some kids, and they don't except children for the brunch. The brunch was sponsored by Moet, and there was tons of balloons and Champagne flowing! I really like the brunch menu, it's a really good mix of lots of hangover favorites... And then some really nice Benedict's, and some healthy things. My friend went with "the cure", which is basically a super huge poutine with all the fixings and some poached eggs on top... Definitely "the cure" if you know what I mean! And with the avocado and tomato Benedict, it was really nicely done and I did like their take on the classic hollandaise sauce. Also pop a bottle of bubbly! Definitely will be back for the brunch here. read more

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After calling here the night before to make a take-out order and there was no answer at 10pm (even though it said the restaurant was open till late). I decided to come here with a friend cause I wanted to try the Jasper Chicken Sandwich. He had a pizza that wasn't delicious. The server didn't even look at us when we walked in, even though she kept walking by, so after a few mins, we sat ourselves. She seemed like an inexperienced server with an IDGAF attitude... didn't understand when my friend ordered a Grey Goose with a side of water nor did she clarify when she didn't understand. She did the bare minimum to make sure we got food at our table. The food was just okay. We got out of there fast... The experience itself was shocking for a restaurant that looked trendy. Good location only. Nothing more. Very disappointed.. read more

This place is one of the few places we could find to eat at after 11pm on a weekday. The restaurant itself is beautiful, decorated with cute little lights and dark wood interior makes for a very classy atmosphere. They had several big screen tv's playing interesting facts that held our attention while waiting for the food. We were the only people there besides one guy sitting at the bar. The service was satisfactory and quick. Please note that the 2 stars is because of the ambience, awesome music they play and service. The food gets 0 stars. We were disappointed with everything we ordered but we were way too hungry to complain. The protein and greens I ordered was so salty it made me choke, same with the fries that came with the dry burger. The chicken and waffles came with gravy mixed with jelly that made us gag and the avocado toast had no taste. Even the dressing on the salad and the lime corn chowder had the strangest taste. I wouldn't recommend eating here but this makes for a great place to have a cocktail with some friends. read more

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If you're a fan of the finer things in life, and by that I mean avocado toast and frosé, then I highly suggest getting yourself over to Central Social Hall if you find yourself in Edmonton. This spot just finished up a fancy new renovation and feeling v hip! Cool wallpaper, neon signs, and a killer patio make this spot the place to be. Came here for Saturday morning brunch with Pamela D and was surprised to see that it was suuuuper quiet--there were only one or two other groups eating at this time. We were instructed to choose any table and chose a cozy booth near the window. I asked one of the servers if they had wifi so we could dive into a working brunch, but she said she wasn't sure and would check. She never got back to me, but luckily they've got TVs with fun facts + the wifi password available for easy access. Onto the food! We ordered ourselves some breakfast drinks--a mimosa for Pamela and frosé for me (#yassss!). I really loved my drink and would've ordered another if we didn't have work to dive into right after brunch. We both ordered the smashed avocado toast with pico de gallo, feta, and a poached egg. While it wasn't my favorite-ever avo toast, it was satisfying nad left me full for a little while. Definitely make a point to check out the patio if it's not too chilly out! I'd love to bask under the pink umbrellas while sipping rosé and overlooking pretty Edmonton. Super glad we brunched here--I'd definitely be back! read more

Central Social Hall - Frosé, anyone? And work (work work work work) with Pamela D! - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Brunch here isn't half bad, 4 "star"ters. I think brunch at Central Social Hall downtown is underrated. Why? Maybe the late night club stigma of the entire restaurant has turned itself off from society. I don't doubt it. I wouldn't want to be seen in the daylights of a place where I was successfully rejected by a group of suggestively appealing ladies. How embarrassing. I mean. I wasn't actually asking for their number but more or less my double vodka soda... I wanted grey goose... not a phone number or a kiss good night. Jesus. This place should really hype on the brunch. I came on a Saturday afternoon and barely half of the restaurant was full. I didn't mind. I was seated with my spouse and I ordered a coffee and a water. I looked through the one pager menu and decided on a "Oil-Country Benny". I love Benny's, it's tough to mess up, the only thing you can fuck up on is the Hollandaise sauce. But just use more mayo for crying out loud. Anyways, the food came out and I asked for ketchup and hot sauce on the side-- there's no added cost to this, that's why I like this place. I mean why be like every other hipster-ass pretentious place and charge for ketchup and hot sauce, your chefs use it everyday so just let your customers have at it. What's the worry? Some dude is going to walk in and JUST order ketchup and hot sauce. You're kidding. Take your free range, organic, gluten-free ketchup bullshit somewhere else. My eggs. I cut into my eggs and they were incredibly delicate and yolky. Just the way I like it. The plate was drenched in hollandaise sauce and the sauce was creamy and rich. This place knows what's up. The sides are a crispy potato/bacon mixture. It was damn crispy and baconey that's for sure. All in all, very satisfied and mildly filling. I think the bill for that meal was well under $20. Wicked. I'll definitely be back. This is what Edmonton needs more of. Quality food for a reasonable price. I'm sorry if I have to be the one to say it. But a lot of the new brunch places opening up, suck. Just stick to the goods. read more

Central Social Hall - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

It's finally patio season! Our group of friends managed to snag a table for 12 on a Friday evening, which is practically unheard of. We were seated in the back 4-level patio with the big pink umbrellas, cute string lights and wooden benches (perfect for a date night too!). It was great for people watching! We started with the Albacore tuna tataki + won tons, it was so tasty! Perfect amount of salty and savoury with a big hit of freshness so it didn't feel heavy. I ended up ordering the Maui Powi and it was extremely satisfying. The combination of the ranch sauce, pulled pork and pineapple made this a very flavourful dish. The service on the other hand was not very good. Our waitress kept forgetting to give ya cutlery, napkins and water. However, it was a Friday night and we were a big table, so just keep your patience in check like we did! Side note: parking is free after 6 pm on the streets in front of Central Social Hall. read more

Central Social Hall - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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So it's been a long while since I've been back to this location, I have to say I've like what they've done to the place, even the women's washroom is pretty classy with lots of places to rest your purse. The handicap stall is massive, I am a little disappointed there was no change table since it's supposedly a child friendly place until 8pm. Their WTF facts on all their TVs are nice conversation starters & they have free wi-fi! Downtown dining week has grown to be a big event & I'm glad Central Social Hall was up to the task as a participant. Their $18, 3 course lunch special for this year's event was an excellent selling point to convince my co-workers to come and they had both a vegan & meat option for the menu. At our table we had the Mayan chowder, kale Caesar, pulled pork sandwich, mushroom flatbread, and donuts as dessert. Honestly, the portions are huge but manageable & flavours amazing. It's hard to describe our experience other than delicious & enjoyable. The flatbread needed a little sauce, easily remedied with some garlic mayo though. But the warm fresh donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar with dip was the hands down favourite of the meal. Service was pretty consistent and timely...for a 3 course meal, timing was excellent since our lunch break is time sensitive. I'm glad I had a chance to hit up this location again & it certainly won't be my last visit here! read more

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I was fortunate enough to try a sampling of their current menu and I was blown away. The Frozen Rose aka "Frosé" cocktail was fantastic as well. Massive improvement since our last visit, and it was great to hear the stories of the owners and of how they developed the various dishes. My favorite had to be "The Ronald" which is their take on a Big Mac and just a killer burger. Fries were very crispy which I also liked. The space is recently renovated and looks amazing. Can't wait to check them out again, and to definitely hit up their new patio in summer. read more

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I'd only been once before the renovations and I wasn't really into this place. Post renovations, the scaffolding is finally gone and Central Social Hall is inviting again. The pink umbrellas from the patio are calling me! I first went with a colleague for brunch on a Saturday morning. It wasn't crazy busy, but once people catch on to how good the brunch is this place will be packed. That, and the fact that they serve frose! The brunch menu was decent and even though I eat avocado for breakfast most mornings I cant resist a good avocado toast - grilled sourdough, topped with pico de gallo, feta and a poached egg. They make a point of only using free range eggs and that is a big deal for me. I'd pass on the egg if it was from a caged hen. So the menu says to me they care about where their ingredients come from and animal welfare. I'm not a vegetarian but I like to know my food comes from an ethical place. Anyway back to the food. It was delicious and the egg was perfect - runny and the perfect partner for a ripe avocado! I washed it down with a mimosa and tried their frose too. This is the only place in Edmonton I've found so far that serves it. (Frose = Frozen Rose) It's super sweet as it's mixed with strawberries too. SO Yummy!! I went back last week for a meeting because after brunch I was impressed with the service and the new decor. ad wee ornaments of pigs everywhere and neon signs with slogans like 'All I ever wanted is everything' and Follow no one'. It's an Instagrammers dream and I'm into it. even the bathroom wallpaper is super sexy. The lunch menu has more choices and I went for the Italian sausage flat bread. I love a pizza or flatbread that's all about the oil and arugula. The mozzarella was really fluffy and tasty too. A great wee spot on Jasper Ave for a bite to eat any time of day. read more

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I celebrated my birthday here with my 9 friends and our server KATIE L was more than helpful to us. She made sure that our tables were taken care of! Service was prompt. The food were greaT and you cannot beat the half prized champagne every friday! We will be retUrning for sure and will recommended this place +++..btw! We were allowed to bring our own cake as well! the dancefloor opens @ 10 pm and you will not regret dancing to their music:) read more

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This place has a great vibe. Fun chic and casual. It's a great place for appetizers and cocktails. Weather if it's just the beginning of your night or if your coming here to wind down after work I think this place is a hit. The pitcher of white peach mango sangria are so light and delicious. Apparently later in the evening they also play some pretty good music and even have a small dance floor. Also the bathrooms here are awesome!!! With stall doors that actually close to give you full privacy and large mirrors to check yourself out at any angle before taking the long walk back to your table. read more

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This can only be a tentative review because Central only just opened and I'm waiting to see what atmosphere finally settles in. But my experience this evening was good! $4 draft on Thursdays, and a decently long draft menu too. Our waitress seemed a bit inexperienced, but she was very nice, capable, and real. She didn't know what an Old Fashioned was but she admitted as much, wrote it down, and reported back to me about their lack of bourbon. Fair enough, I appreciate your honesty. Central doesn't specialize in classic cocktails. They specialize in (mostly non-exotic) beer and on-tap-martinis. Like juice, but impairing. This place is large: lots of booths, some big party tables, big private sections, many big TV's. Big. It's noisy but they didn't pump up the music while I was there, although we only stayed until 10. I get the feeling that Central could be another Pinte/On the Rocks/Druid/Hutson's/etc, but it might, and I think can, differentiate itself; the space is much nicer and more modern than any of these places. Time will tell what becomes of Central. I didn't try the food, but the menu looked pretty full. Unlike other sports bars it had vegetarian options, so that says something. Four stars for now. read more

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Um Yum... Brunch here is fabulous! The food is fresh and tasty, also the selection of drinks from cocktails to beer is impressive. You can tell the chef is amazing because of how the eggs comes out perfect each time for everyone (so consistent). I also like how they do not add salt to the eggs so you can season to your own palate. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful. The decor is modern with a hint of a classic traditional touch, it's hard to explain so you should just see it for yourself. Bathrooms are very clean (you can tell if the place is respectable by how well kept the restrooms are, this place has all thumbs up). The staff are exceptional, unbelievable service. From the food to the staff everything was beautiful, it's so hard to find a wonderful establishment that has great food, decor, and staff. I hardly go to Downtown unless it is absolutely necessary, parking is a nightmare... But they have parking ... For free! But only on the weekends and after 5 on Friday :) I highly recommend coming here for the happy hour, brunch and supper. I am definitely coming back for brunch, I may possibly be a regular... lol. read more

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New Patio opening you say!? Oh ya, Ill be there!  Central Social Hall had some obstacles to work with being that the restaurant backs onto a big hill, so I was definitely curious to see what they would be able to do for the Patio.  It turned out great!  The 3 tiered Patio sits on the hill and overlooks bustling Jasper Ave.  Lots of great colors and of course, plenty of sleek wood grain.   The happy hour specials are incredible! $2.75 for Coors Banquet is not a price you find very often.  Happy hour is 3-6 and then they do $4 pints from 9-close! Tried out the house made chips and dip and Jerrys dry ribs and they were both tasty.  Waitresses were new but were trying their best to keep up. Great spot to check out downtown. Ambiance: 9/10 Staff and Service: 7/10 Food and Drink: 8/10 ONE CHANGE: The open west facing walls are nice to let a draft through but its definitely a breezy location.  Perhaps a bit of a plexiglass border or even a couple mature trees to block the wind would be ideal. read more

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I like Central Social Hall. It's a really nice big space inside with the coolest decor (anyone know where can I get one of those boar statues?!), big tv screens all over the place with interesting facts or stimulating questions, and they will generally play sports for you if you ask nicely (though it was a little struggle to get the Habs game on, and with no sound). I like that it's usually a slightly older crowd as well - more catered to young professionals, I think - it's a great place for a 5 à 7. They have a patio in the summer and offer free parking on the evenings and weekends in the lot just south of the building. I've eaten here a number of times and the food has always been good. They recently revamped the menu and it is still good! In case you didn't know, they do brunch on the weekends 10am-3pm, but they also offer their regular menu starting at 11am. Which was great because while the husband wanted an omelette, I wanted a poutine, and tuna tataki (I know, weird combination). The poutine was really good, and pretty big - a red wine-based gravy which was actually quite light and similar to a very savoury chicken-based gravy, thin fries (my preference), and a surprising amount of cheese curds under the fries (it doesn't look like there are almost any when you see it for the first time). It was a little on the salty side so the sprinkling of green onions was a nice touch. The tuna tataki was quite good as well - fresh flavours that all melded very well together - loved the cucumber-tomato relish it came with. The 3-meat omelette my husband got was pretty good too, and quite a giant portion - the side of home fries (or are they called hash browns?) were especially tasty. Overall, I quite enjoy this place - it's always busy so make a reservation if you're a big group! read more

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I've been coming to this place for over 10 years now and it's all you can ask for in a cocktail lounge with great quality food, cocktails, good music and atmosphere, TVs to watch games, a dance floor on the weekends, and an outdoor patio. Central Social Hall is probably the hottest classy cocktail bar lounge in Edmonton and definitely the place to be on any night of the week. Central Jasper Ave is a super trendy downtown Edmonton spot filled with a lot of beautiful people, classy clientele, a great place to meet people, network, see and be seen. Dim lighting and beautiful retro decor. The ambiance in this restaurant is so cool, you really feel like having a cocktail as soon as you walk in. This place is bumpin on a Friday or Saturday night with a dj spinning beats in the VIP area which transforms into a dance floor section , and a top bar for endless cocktails. Coat check in the winter is a serious bonus! read more

We had an awesome experience at Central Social Hall!!! First off they do their best to source as much as they can from local suppliers paying close attention to the quality of food. This is so rare for a pub!!! Amazing They were really accommodating to my wife with her gluten allergy. The Italian sausage and mushroom skillet was really tasty with a roasted poblano and white cheddar sauce over the really delicately poached eggs. It was light and tasty. The Belgian waffles were made from scratch including the amazing peach compote and chantilly cream. They were much lighter and so much tastier then your average. The oil country Benny was fantastic as well. They don't use any hollandaise sauce. They make their own in house sauce that more then does the job. I think this is the best eggs Benny I've ever had. Last but not least we shared their breakfast poutine. This had savory skinny fries with a house made (gluten free) gravy mixed with their cheddar sauce over fresh cheese curds and poached eggs. It was unreal the way the egg yoke drizzled over it all in a salty sweet explosion. So good! There is also lot of great parking behind the building free after 5 and on weekends I believe. Check this place out! read more

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I was here for a little reunion/ Xmas gathering last night after not being here for awhile. We sat in a large booth to the left of the bar which worked great as the music was loud enough to keep us bumping, but we could also hear each other speak so that was nice. I came after supper so only had drinks & didn't peek at the menu, sorry! I generally like to drink dark beers & was pleasantly surprised to see they had several to choose from because often in the bars in Edmonton there are only lighter options or if I'm lucky they might have Guinness. Our server was well versed on the choices available & was helpful in helping me decide. The new decor is modern & inviting.. I wish the dance floor was a little bigger.. but that's just me! The washrooms are really nice, like really nice.. go just to see them! It can still get a little congested on a busy night, but that's how you know it's going to be a good night! Great spot for a night out with a group of people! read more

Central Social Hall - Honey chicken with fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Having visited here a few times in the past year, I will state that this place has definitely improved their food service. I really loved trying some of the items from their brunch menu recently and after trying one of the dishes from their Rodeo Week menu, I would say that their food preparation is really rather good. I like the fact that they have pineapple juice as a juice option and I like the way that they don't over or under cook their Brussels sprouts! They are really good at preparing potato dishes and poached egg dishes. The staff are really attentive and good at their jobs. The chefs are rather personable as well and you can tell that they really care how much their food is enjoyed. read more

A couple weeks back I had the opportunity to attend the new menu tasting event at Central Social Hall. The night started with a welcome plate of Kettle Chips & Dip which featured housemade chips with a sour cream and caramelized onion dip. Surprisingly the chips were not very oily and the dip had a slight sweetness from the onions. The chips were dangerously addictive for some individuals at our table, proclaiming they would be happy just eating them all day. Next up was a sample of the Bacon + Deviled Eggs ($7.99), served atop a smear of red pepper relish aioli. The filling was deliciously creamy with a hint of smokiness from the bacon and tang from the aioli. This plate surely had the gastropub feel to it. The Ball Park Pretzel ($9.99) came to the table next. The baked pretzel was quite soft, with some nice colouring from the oven. Spicy mustard and stout cheddar sauce accompanied the pretzel. While the cheese sauce could have been a bit cheesier, I found the mustard to have a bit too much horseradish in it for my liking. The Albacore Tuna Tataki + Wontons ($14.99) was my favourite dish of the night. The portions were pre-assembled for us, but at Central Social Hall you will build your own when you order this dish. Tuna, avocado, pickled ginger, cucumber, ponzu sauce and wasabi aioli were piled on top of a crisp wonton chip, and the ingredients worked well together. Creaminess from the avocado, savoury and tangy notes from the ponzu, crunch from the cucumber and sweet and spicy notes from the ginger - you can taste the independent flavours but they combine harmoniously. Yum! The Spicy Chicken Tacos ($12.99) featured poached serrano lime marinated chicken meat, slaw and pico de gallo on a white corn tortilla dressed with Valentina hot sauce. This taco was juicy, making it a bit of a messy experience to eat, and it really packed heat. All I could really taste was the spicy flavour, and wished there could have been more flavours from other ingredients. The Crispy Prawn Thai Noodle Salad ($16.99) was unfortunately the least impressive dish of the evening. The colours are absolutely beautiful on the plate, but that's about it. This salad is composed of vermicelli noodles, cabbage, cilantro, mint, carrot, cucumber, chili lime dressing, pickled onions and a sprinkling of peanuts. The rice noodles sat on the plate in a stiff, starchy state, which told me that the noodles had not been cooked at all. The salad was quite oily and lacking in flavour, with only the tang of the pickled onions coming through. For someone who hates cilantro with a passion, I found myself searching for it. What? While an Asian-inspired noodle salad is a nice change to see on a menu, this one was not executed well in my opinion. With some work, this dish could have some potential. I love vermicelli salads! Seafood Linguini ($16.99) was not a dish I expected to see on Central Social Hall's menu. Shrimp and salmon were cooked with garlic, chilies, grape tomatoes, arugula and basil in a creamy rose sauce. The acidity from the San Marzano tomatoes cut through the richness of the dish and the flavours were well balanced. The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente and this was a hearty pasta dish I would eat again. The night ended with a serving of the Apple + Cranberry Crumble ($6.99) served in a small mason jar. The fruits were topped with a maple and pecan crumble, a small scoop of vanilla bean gelato, and garnished with a mint leaf. I wish there was more gelato, as it really helped cut the tartness from the fruit. It was a nice dessert to finish with since it wasn't too heavy. It's nice to see that another establishment in Edmonton is committed to local, sustainable ingredients. I was pleasantly surprised at the offerings of upscale pub food on the menu at Central Social Hall, and with a bit more tweaking this can be a great spot to enjoy food and conversation with friends in the downtown core. Central Social Hall will be expanding to a new location in St. Albert before Christmas, so check the out if you're in that area! read more

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I love it in here. The service is usually amazing, the food is delicious, and I always feel super at ease despite it being very modern in its decor. I was lucky enough to get to try the poutine that they offer during their weekend brunch because Zane was photographing it and it was phenomenal. I also had a small bowl of their chowder which was very hearty with a bit of spice and Zane had their Belgian waffles. I'm a huge fan of the revamped menu and change in promotion tactics, I had been here maybe 3 years ago and it was okay but didn't standout where as now I can't wait to return. read more

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We came here last fall to attend a Yelp event. CSH had created a new brunch menu so we were able to sample and give feedback on the various dishes we sampled. I thought the new brunch dishes were good but needed a little more seasoning. Since we were in the neighborhood tonight we decided to stop there for a bite to eat. For a Tuesday night it was mad busy. There was paint night going in the front of the restaurant and in the back there were a lot of other people eating, drinking and making a lot of noise. We were told it was wing night- 10 for $10. So we ordered BBQ wings and the nutella cheesecake with Oreo crumbs. The wings were pretty good; they were hot and cooked thoroughly to the bone. The cheese cake came inside of a small Mason jar. It was really good, and really rich, so I just ate half. So far so good. Service was okay. We will be back again for brunch! read more

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I can't say enough about Jesse and the Central crew! We were invited to a Yelp Elite event this past weekend to sample their brunch items. Jesse (Principle partner, I believe) was very honest with us and said that they recognized that their food pretty much sucked before and he wanted to let the city know that they've worked really hard to change that. What better way that bringing us it to help get the word out! Jesse was really honest and candid with us, and my respect for him couldn't be higher. Since this was my first experience with Central Social Hall so far, I am not comfortable giving a full 5 stars, but once I come back to check it out again, I may revise that. Brunch started out with a welcome cocktail (pineapple mimosa - yum!), and was followed closely by the Italian Sausage and Mushroom skillet. The Italian sausage is made locally and it's delicious. The star of this dish for me was the potatoes. The consulting chef from Vancouver was on hand to give us some insight into each of the dishes! The potatoes are roasted and then smashed and grilled - SO GOOD! I might steal this idea. The kitchen crew has truly mastered the poached egg. Even though they were making such a large amount at a time, each one was absolutely perfect. And they top it all off with a poblano + white cheddar sauce, which should be on everything if you ask me. Next up was the house made Belgian waffles. No frozen waffles here! They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, as they should be. Each season, there will be a new fruit compote with this dish. We got to sample the peach compote. I'm not a fan of cinnamon at all, but it mixed really well with the peaches. Next up was the Oil Country Benny. The Italian sausage shows up here again and is joined by bacon, caramelized onions, the perfect poached egg and the poblano + white cheddar sauce instead of hollandaise. I am a big fan of hollandaise, but found the cheese sauce to be a welcome substitution. Mine was pretty cold, but still super tasty. I will definitely order this on my next brunch time visit. Our meal was rounded out with "The Cure". A brunch-y twist on poutine that included shoestring fries, cheese curds, red wine gravy, the now famous poblano + cheddar sauce and topped off with yet another perfectly poached eggs. This was SO tasty, I would definitely order it again. If you've been here in the past and didn't enjoy the food, I urge you to give them another shot, They're putting serious effort into making BIG changes. Also... FREE PARKING in the lot just south of them on 109 street. After 5 during the week and all day on weekends :) Can't beat that. read more

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