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    Cilantro and Chive

    3.9 (85 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Robin S.

    Lovely and clean hipster vibe tucked in City Centre. Friendly and welcoming staff, professional and excellent timing. Food delicious and above average. Lamb burger perfect and soup fantastic. Excellent brew selection on tap. Son loved the frozen hot chocolate.

    Chicken sandwich on brioche. With side garden salad.

    Food was delicious, prepared perfectly. Service was excellent, drinks were made to perfection. Food came hot and was very fresh. Nice ambience great tunes playing not to loud. Had that neighborhood feel. I recommend one and all to come and eat here.

    Wednesday night prime rib.
    Gerry P.

    What a cozy atmosphere. We had the IPA cheese dip and pretzels, the chicken and gnocchi, and the prime rib since it was Wednesday. Everything tasted great and we will be making the drive from Edmonton for future date nights.

    Mushroom ravioli
    Jennie L.

    So we were on a road trip and stopped in here for lunch. Nice place that looks like a gastropub. We had some beer and a cocktail flight. Everything was delicious. For food I went with the mushroom ravioli while my husband had the burger. We decided to split the mussels. Everything was delicous, but the mussels were the best. The broth was spicy and flavourful. The only thing that was lost a star is that the servers were scattered and unorganized. Three of them where standing a talking at the bar when we could have had our water refilled. It took forever to get things like salt and pepper. And it didn't need to be. I will eat here again but probably in the Red Deer location to see how organized that place its. Food was good, but don't expect much for service.

    Bar area
    Ashley S.

    It looked so cool walking in, loved the decor, energy & vibe of the establishment. Service was good. There was board games to play. Art work on the walls that was for sale as well. The drinks were DELISH! So many things I wanted to try on the menu. Disappointed with what we ordered. To sum it up, it lacked flavour. The presentation of the food was beautiful, the description on the menu and the name of things were very creative and playful. Had hipster vibes for sure. However, even the temperature of our food was also strange. Some of it was cold, warm or hot. I truly wanted to give this place a 5 star after we got our drinks, but it went down to a 3 star from there. Would go back again to try something new. Was in the area golfing and a friend recommended I try out this restaurant!

    Colleen P.

    A short drive from Edmonton but worth it. A reservation on the weekends is recommended but with one we were quickly seated. The servers were very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The atmosphere is relaxed with a down to earth vibe. The food selections are amazing and varied with lots of items coming from local producers. We will definitely be coming back.

    Beer flight
    Teresa S.

    The people of Lacombe are straight up #blessed to have this amazing spot in their town! It's a must for anyone traveling highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary, but try to make a reservation as they are always busy-for a reason. The food is simply outstanding. Literally I think you could eat anything on the menu and it is a win. I love their use of local produce and vendors. Families are welcome and I know when we stop here, my kids are eating quality food. You can find higher end food items as well as your basics which is pleasing to all. Their drink flights are extra pleasure on the menu. Wholeheartedly recommend!

    Emma P.

    My boyfriend and I drove down from Edmonton on a Sunday afternoon to check out the hype. It was ok. The food was good, I had the chicken club sammie and it was large and juicy chicken and the bread was soft, served with fries and an aioli.. also good. My boyfriend had the chicken and waffles, the waffles were large but not fluffy, they were dry and hard. Chicken was yummy though. Lots of craft beer cans to choose from but with the drive we only had shared one. Service was meh, she did her job just fine no complaints but I feel like when a place is so hyped up the service usually brings a certain energy to the table and definitely brings me back. Cool bathrooms. With all the hype this place had I'm not really sure what the big deal is...it was fine, probably won't do the 1.5 hour drive again though.

    Steak dinner
    Melissa P.

    First of all, let me say that I absolutely love a gimmick. And although 'bunch of crazy stuff on top of a caesar' is a pretty played out one, it's a gimmick nonetheless. Obviously, once I found out about their 'caesars that eat like a meal', I decided to make a pit stop on my way to Edmonton. As mentioned by others, a reservation is strongly recommended. Dinner on a Wednesday was absolutely packed and our only option was eating at the bar. I was very much into the initial vibe- extensive Alberta spirits (Eau Claire, Wild Life, Big Rig distillers) and craft beer (like 12 pages of options) as well as trendy decor. Unfortunately, there was only one bartender working and she seemed somewhat overwhelmed between taking orders and making cocktails for service bar. I ordered the pulled pork mac and cheese Caesar and overall, it was pretty good. The bread was amazing and had a garlic bread feel, the actual Mac and cheese and pulled pork components were also delicious. The drawback was a watery, sub-par Caesar. Now, I am fairly finicky with my cocktails, but I feel as though if you're going to make this your flagship menu item, you really need to nail the main component. My friend ordered the steak meal- well cooked meat with an excellent fresh salad. She said the mashed potatoes had great flavour, but a bit too puréed, making the texture less than ideal. I wasn't sure to go 3 or 4 star on this, but decided 3 was the better option when I was handed my bill with a 'here' as opposed to the typical 'thank you' or 'have a nice night' (I used to be a server, so it's not because I'm some crazy fool who doesn't tip).

    David V.

    Visiting from Edmonton on a Wednesday night you'd think a reservation wouldn't be needed. All the tables had guests seated! That's a good sign of things to come. We reserved for Thursday night, and after leaving somewhat disappointed we couldn't be seated, I was happy to get a call 5 minutes later that a table became available, so we quickly returned anticipating a great dining experience. No wait to be seated upon our return and began scanning the drink menu! Don't plan on domestic as there are none, but 12 pages to choose from of feature brews, non-alcoholic, cocktails, craft beers and more! Server is friendly and happy to answer our questions about the menu and allergy concerns. Decor is awesome, especially the table. The Maple Bacon chicken wings as an appetizer are prepared fresh, hot and flavorful! Yum! I'm enjoying the pint of Hazy IPA on tap from the local Blindman Brewery. Ordered the 10oz Prime Rib special served Wednesday's. Also ordered the Peach Visiting from Edmonton on a Wednesday night you'd think a reservation wouldn't be needed. All the tables had guests seated! That's a good sign of things to come. Beautifully plated food! I love the fresh vegetables and beef is cooked to perfection as rare. The baked potatoe comes ready to eat with sour cream, chives and cheese. The Yorkshire pudding was a nice touch with the gravy on the side. The chicken breast is amazing! So good, so good! The basil aioli is wonderful. So much to love with every bite! To finish it off we ordered the Dark Chocolate Mousse. Can't go wrong with Chocolate. It's rich with a light whipped cream, blueberries and caramel popcorn! This is well worth the one hour drive for an exceptional dining experience that'll have you wanting to come again for more great service and fresh food! Thank you Cilantro and Chive for the best service and food I can't wait to come again @cilantro_chive #cilantroandchive #tasty #eatlocal #staycay #freshsimpleeats #ohsogood #heckyeah #delicious #lacombe #travel #explorealberta #epiceats

    Mac and cheese with pulled pork sandwich
    Sharon V.

    A great find on our road trip. Great service and good food I had the poutine trio as a meal and managed to eat only half

    Spinach & Rasberry Salad with goat cheese and a soft boiled egg with roasted pistachios chicken and Foccacia . Was very yummy!
    Lori E.

    The atmosphere was very nice, sat out on the patio under an umbrella, the waitress was super friendly and very efficient with our drinks and food. Awsum food and great drinks and we really enjoyed ourselves.This was in there new Location in Red Deer, AB

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    Lily V.

    Stopped in for brunch on our way to Calgary from Edmonton after hearing about this place on social media and I have to say, I was a little disappointed. The place is quirky and hipster-y with their decor and their menu offerings, but everything came up a little bit short. Service was okay but not the most attentive, though it was quite busy for a Saturday brunch. We were seated right away, but it took a while for a server to take our order (and the table next to us later on waited *forever* to have someone acknowledge them after being seated). An interesting but short menu - only a page - but we both found something we wanted to try. The smoked trout benedict was good, but wasn't as awesome as we'd hoped. The whole dish lacked something to take it over the edge - some pop of flavour somewhere would have done it. The corn bread base instead of an english muffin was a nice change, but it was so soft it actually didn't hold the dish together very well. The Korean fried chicken sandwich sounded spectacular on the menu, and was a huge let down. There really wasn't anything Korean about this chicken - it was more of a regular fried chicken sandwich. The bread was french toast, which in theory makes it sound interesting, but it makes eating a sandwich quite difficult. It didn't add anything to it flavour-wise, and really, it was just soft and greasy if anything. We did like the selection of beers they had going though, but ultimately, everything was just ok.

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    Excellent food and service. Atmosphere was great . We will recommend to others. Thanks for a great experience.

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    I got the fish and chips- both were very tasty. The order was ready when they said it would be. Friendly staff

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    Tuesdays. Poutine 10/10 I will gladly go out of my way to visit lacombe on tuesdays. And the best bathrooms I've ever seen in a restaurant.

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