Oh, Kasbar, you had me at Moussaka. There were 4 of us, so we split the meal for four ($110 for 4,…read morewhich is A LOT of food). I just had my birthday celebration with friends last night. Going through the basement of Yianni's was like going through a zone warp to Morocco, with the sun sconces and colourful lamp pillars. Awesome service. Food was amazing, followed by drink specials. Make sure you try their Calamari -- possibly the best in town, when accompanied with tzatziki sauce. It is definitely on my list of great places in Edmonton to celebrate special occasions.

The Kasbar is located in the basement of Yianni's, a Greek restaurant on Whyte Avenue. It is a very…read moreunique looking space with lighting accents, sofas, tables, and a bar. It is used by The Raving Poets for their weekly poetry jam, as well as for other arts and cultural events. I came here for the first time as part of a networking event and found Kasbar to have a very bohemian feel to it. The bartenders were very friendly and seemed to be having a great time. It's a great place to grab a casual drink and there are lots of out of the way tables and seating areas for conversation.

Blue harvest 10/10 Berry 9/10…read moreAlchemist 10/10 sugar cookie Lemon drop 9/10 strong Tower 9/10 Great decor, good service.

Went to the Alchemy bar and the bartenders were great. Ren & Zack made my night, first time ever in…read moreCanada and the first bar i went to absolutely amazing. Food selection was great and i love the lighting. 10/10 experience will definitely be revisiting again

What a hidden gem! This lounge features excellent service, a unique menu, and an intimate ambiance…read more Live piano thurs, fri, and sat nights with pieces ranging from classical to blues to top 40. The extravagant yet peaceful fish tank in the middle of the room is sure to be a hit among everyone. I will undoubtedly be back!

Friends and I stopped in for an afternoon cocktail. The space is beautifully decorated and the…read morefurniture is classy and comfortable. We were seated near the window, which provided a beautiful view of the river valley. The servers are very quick, professional, and friendly. I ordered a spiced orchard mule and truffle gouda fries. My drink was made with high quality ingredients and was flavourful. My fries were perfectly cooked- crisp and golden, and the gouda and truffle oil provided a rich flavour. I highly recommend this lounge for a relaxed, upscale experience.

This is the more relaxed dining room in the Hotel MacDonald. Prices though are similar to the…read moreHarvest room but a different menu. It is lovely inside with fireplaces, comfortable couches and seating. Reminds me of an elegant cigar room. I would like to come here during the summer, because the patio has one of the best views of the river valley. Service was great. Our server came repeatily to make sure that we were comforable and happy with what we had ordered. A breakdown of what we had HEIRLOOM PUMPKIN SOUP - coconut cream, toasted pepitas, plantain chips ORGANIC SALMON - Pan seared salmon, Thai Laksa sauce, tiger prawns, tender bok choy, rice noodles, crushed nuts and NANAIMO BAR MARTINI Custard cream, coconut crumb, chocolate ganache inspired by the traditional Canadian dessert from Vancouver Island Food was delicous. The standout was the salmon. Delicous Laksa sauce. Absolutely beautiful. The Nanaimo bar martini was good, but extremely rich. I would say if you are not a huge sweet fan try something else. However, if you love chocolate, this one is for you. For us this was fairly pricey so it would be a once a year treat.

A-OK plus 1/2 star…read more Popcorn machine that makes pretty tasty popcorn, house made basket of chips, and open late. Daily happy hour, and food specials. When I visited, the lunch special was steak sandwich for $9. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to pop in and try it, but smelled good. TVs show different sports, so variety for everyone. I'm a sucker for the vegetarian omelette at any time of day. I add bacon... what?! It's delicious and I'm not vegetarian. I get my broccoli, mushrooms onions and spuds. Nice when I've been on the road for a few days skipping meals. House red was pretty good too.

I'd give 3.5 if I could...located inside the Norseman Hotel. It's dark but cozy with decent sized…read moretv's and a popcorn machine that is always going and free. On Mondays and Friday's at 4:30 they have ribs free for patrons. However when they were brought out, people rushed over, took several heaping plates each and they were gone! No big deal, if I really wanted ribs I'll order my own but when my husband asked if more will be coming out he was rudely told no. On the plus...their house red is a great valpolicella.

Staff and clientele are amazing The food is ridiculously amazing and a great $9 breakfast before…read morenoon. Also open at 9 a.m. Where can you find a pub open that early.

I was with a bunch of retired guys for our monthly lunch. This is the first time it was held at The…read moreBonnie Neighbourhood Pub. Getting there was easy because it's on the west side of the mall with a big sign and an outside entrance. I ordered the fish and chips. It's normally $23.00 but on Thursdays that dish is reduced to $18.00 or $19.00. It came with two huge pieces of fish which were delicious. The fish didn't have the greasy taste that happens in some places. Several of us ordered the same meal and we all enjoyed our fish. The problem was that the other orders such as sandwiches came quite a while after the fish. In fact I was finishing up when the last order arrived. The service was good and friendly but they have got to get the meals timed so that they can be served closer to the same time. This spot would get five stars but for the fact that four of the guys didn't get their meals on time

Travelling??? Want to feel like you are home??? Ask for Julie. She makes you feel like you didn't…read moreleave home and your travels are a distant memory. Best service in town.

It's hard to find a hotel that has a lounge, let alone a decent lounge. But Aurora manages to do…read moreso. It is well staffed, nicely renovated, cleverly staged and has a pretty good wine/cocktail menu. They bring you tiny side cars of chex mix!! Super cute! And as ALL Alberta hotel lounges should have, many TVs that are playing TSN or the hockey game. If the ballroom is booked that night, the after event crowd pours into the lounge and it becomes a jam-packed, hell of a good time! So, if you are looking to book a hotel stay or have friends that are, I can recommend the Delta South purely on the merits of the lobby lounge. It is hands down better then a lot of the downtown lobby lounges (rhymes with Pestin, I'm looking at you!)

Legacy Post from 2019…read more I came to The Common for lunch a while back. They offered decent food in a good atmosphere...However, it took a while before the food arrived so I'd give them 7.5/10

Loved the atmosphere here, nice and cozy, almost like going back home to grandma's house. The…read morewaitress was very accommodating even with all of our special requests. The fish and chips were amazing, including 2 large fillets with a light crispy coating. The fries were also above par. The only thing I didn't like was not being able to eat it all and I was staying in a hotel, so I couldn't take it with me.

Just tried out the lounge again after many years. I guess I forgot it existed. I don't remember it…read morebeing great (obviously as I never returned until now) but after today I'll be a repeat customer! Server was very nice and attentive. Food was good. We both got a steak sandwich which was the special. I wasn't wild about the bacon, whiskey jam that came on it but the steak and mashed potatoes more than made up for it. The steak was a real deal hunk of meat. Many places that I've gone for a steak sandwich give you a thin, flat, grey meat like material. It's never good. This was a hunk of BEEF and boy was it tender! And flavorful! I'm glad I gave Jonathan's another try after all these years. Wasn't disappointed! **Ordered the same night for dinner. Got the mini Yorkies and a couple sides. Was great! We were all full!**

Ordered on skip the dishes. Chicken fettuccine was very flavourful and delicious, as well as the…read morebutter chicken. Would recommend ordering from here. Quick delivery from skip the dishes.

Decent breakfast food. The staff are nice. It's a bit dated. But it's a decent meal. Will cone backread more

If I could give this bar less than one star I would, definitely not a bar for a younger crowd…read more The staff here are inherently rude I forgot my ID, came back with it and was refused entry. I have gone to this bar on multiple times hoping that the experience would improve but it never has. The patrons are impolite and rude definitely a very unruly crowd that does not favour young women or men. I have been assaulted here before as well and the bar maid did nothing about it saying she knew the guy, (who literally grabbed my legs without warning or consent) saying that he was just drunk. My case in point is that if you are under the age of 45 this bar is definitely not for you as you will probably not enjoy the atmosphere and staff at all. Please save yourself the negativity and avoid this bar the brink and whiskey is just down the road and a much much better atmosphere for young adults.