Golden Sparrow was a bit of a surprise in a very good way. The interior is beautiful and cozy and…read morebigger than I thought it would be. We came here for an after dinner cocktail on a Friday night and enjoyed the ambiance, vibes and drinks. The service was great too. I had the 124 street which was very tasty and delicious, while my husband had the prairie old fashioned. Both cocktails were top notch. We'd like to come back to try some food next time. They have quite an extensive menu.

This is a sweet place that we have driven by multiple times and have never been too…read more We decided to try this place before a play downtown. I was glad we went. It is really sweet inside. A mix of hipster cool and classic. I also love a restaurant that does a good Christmas tree. It made it feel festive and cozy. Our server was bubbly and kind. Really enjoyed her service. She was helpful in picking out things for us to try. The menu is diverse, and pretty much has something for everyone. And we happened to score on Happy Hour which was some good eats for an affordable price. What we chose from the Happy Hour Menu Korean Fried Chicken Brusell Sprouts Sparrow Tots Arancini All these were 9 dollars. We also chose two happy hour drink specials for 9 bucks Spicy Sparrow and the Old Fashion We also had the Beef Short Ribs with gnocci and the date pudding. Food was really delicious. I liked everything. The beef short ribs with gnocci were probably our favourite but not a deal. All the happy hour things were tasty. The big surprise was the Korean Fried Chicken which had a great mix of sweet and spicy. The Sparrow tots were great too. The only thing I would not reorder is the date pudding. This was a dime a dozen. Nothing standoutish and could get a great bread pudding at many pubs for cheaper. Try this place. Especially at their Golden Hour.

Wow!! Food is so amazing, drinks are so creative and out of the world! Service was prompt but…read morechill. Atmosphere is trendy, relaxing.

Came here at 9PM after a show at the Citadel. Several other people had the same idea so got very…read morefull very quickly. If you park at the library parking this place is super close and easy to get to. Waiter was super nice, refilled water several times and apologized he was so busy. We tried the Ponche De Chicha house cocktail - 10/10 tasted like pineapple juice - a great summer cocktail. Very pricey and they added a Lot of ice. They didn't have the same Eighty Eight as on the online menu. We also got a house favorite the Brussel Sprouts - 10/10. Cooked perfectly, good portion, love that $3 is donated to the food bank, wish there was more chipotle but there was Lots of feta. Soo good - highly recommend. We also tried the Sticky Toffee Pudding. 10/10 great portion for price. Wish there was more toffee sauce as it was sooo good! Cake was moist but maybe too much salt as that got overwhelming. Ice cream was good - didn't taste too cheap. Next time I'll try the Rusty Bicycle house drink but I will definitly be back!

Street parking limited. Make sure you make a reservation as…read moreplace is 100% full and there is a line to get in. Gender-neutral single stall bathrooms available. Our table was ready at our reservation time and we were reminded we have 2 hours to dine as they need the table for another group. Drink + food menu was slightly different from what was online but I ordered a drink that was on the online menu and not the paper menu and it was still accommodated. Chips and Guac - good, chips were a little different - like dehydrated pita. Mac and Cheese - a little dry for me but everyone loved the flavor of the chicken we added. Bend and Snap shot - I give it a 5/10, did not like but boyfriend said it was fine. Pornstar martini - I give 7/10 boyfriend gave 9/10. Bubbleicious - I give 9/10 boyfriend gives 8/10. Pisco Smash - I give 8.5/10, boyfriend gave 7/10. Strawberry Sweethart - 8/10 from us both Seasonal coffee cocktail (forget the name): 9/10 Overall cocktails were fun to try, atmosphere is great, staff are fine.

Searching for someplace to go for a girls night out on the town? Look no further than Dolly's…read moreCocktail Bar! Slap on your sparkly dress and a pair of heels (or wear whatever the heck you want) and make your way to Downtown's pink palace! You'll remember this location as the former home of Fu's Repair Shop and Prairie Fish & Chips before that. The Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2024 list named Dolly's as Favourite Patio and the pictures that I've seen of the back terrace look completely adorable, complete with colourful lanterns. Unfortunately, my visit was in October and it wasn't quite patio weather anymore. I turned up on a Friday evening with one of my best girlfriends in tow and we were ready for the biggest Barbiecore night of our lives! Imagine our surprise when we discovered that Dolly's had been transformed into the "Black Lagoon" for the month of October in the spirit of Halloween. (I probably should have looked into this in advance but I was unaware!) I was expecting Cyndi Lauper and Aqua but instead I got Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson. The whole restaurant was draped in the most spider webs that I've ever seen. There were giant spiders hanging from the ceiling and spooky skeletons in every corner. It was a vibe, that's for sure!! But certainly not the one that I had been anticipating. Bits of pink paint and sparkly chandeliers peeked through in some areas and the neon "Dolly's" sign on the wall allowed me to imagine what the Barbie dreamhouse-esque space normally looks like just a little bit. Otherwise, Dolly's was fully transformed into the moody Black Lagoon. I should've worn fishnets instead of glitter. The servers were all very friendly and we were quickly seated at a comfortable table along the hot pink velour banquette. Dolly's invites you to sip, snack, and stay in their minor-free glamorous escape. The house cocktails and mocktails are a major part of the experience (it is a cocktail bar after all) and I was excited to get a cute pink beverage into my hand! There was also a menu of Black Lagoon-themed cocktails that were all served in fun tiki-style vessels. This menu included themed foods as well. I personally had my eye on the Pink Palace Royale cocktail which I saw on the menu online. Made with a special collab gin with Strathcona Spirits and Licor 43 (one of my favourite liqueurs), this sounded like everything that I wanted in a cocktail and more! Other drinks had names like Dolly's Dreamhouse, Bubbilicious, and the house shot was called the Bend & Snap - exactly the sort of drinks that I had come for! However, I was sorely disappointed when the server told me that the drink I wanted was no longer on the menu. It seemed that I could only order a Halloween beverage. I fumbled to find anything that Elle Woods would approve of and settled on a mocktail called Pretty in Pink (Strawberry, cream of coconut, lime, soda, mint - $9.00) and the server suggested that the bar could add vanilla vodka to turn it into a proper cocktail. I agreed. Honestly, I was just relieved to get something pink onto the table! I enjoyed this icy-fresh cocktail a lot and it delivered most of what I had been hoping for. The sweetness of the strawberry and coconut was really fun! The lime and mint added a mojito flair. A very cute and well-composed beverage but I was sad that most of the girly drinks didn't seem to be available. When it comes to eats at Dolly's the food is what you would expect to see at a party, with the idea of sharing at the heart. I loved the idea of Dolly's Funhouse (which is an epic plate of nachos), and dishes like wings, tacos, and mac & cheese. However, the dish to order at Dolly's has gotta be the Girl Dinner (Truffle tots, chickie tendies, aji verde, aji rocoto, pineapple sweet & sour, Dolly's salad - $50.00 for two). It's a must-share so grab your girlies and prepare to chow down! They had me at tots. The Girl Dinner platter arrived looking extremely appetizing and somehow exactly what I wanted to be eating in a place that looked like this. The portion was exactly right for two people and I loved the pretty floral printed plates that we were given to dish our tots and tendies onto. As previously mentioned, I enjoy a tot. (I have a suspicion that Napoleon Dynamite really imprinted on me.) But truffle tots? Now that's just a home run! Topped with sea salt, truffle oil, and parmesan cheese, these golden potato nuggets were fried to perfection with a crispy outside and a soft and fluffy inside. I could have eaten them all. They were awesome to dunk into each of the sauces and when the rest of the food was gone we were still popping tots into our mouths. We couldn't even finish them all because the portion was so generous! The star of the meal were the chickie tendies; two giant chicken tenders, of which we each got our own. I loved this chicken! The batter was really flavourful and unique, and oh so crispy-crunchy. The chicken within was very tender and juicy, proving that an elevated chicke

I really enjoyed tis place. It celebrates Indigenous food…read more Heads up. You will need a reservation and well in advance. The place is really cozy inside but small. I liked it, It made it more intimanite. Menu varies depending on the season. But I am sure that everyone will find something they would like. We chose a few things raw elk with fried capers, shallots & blueberries, the seared scallops with celeriac puree, capers, garlic and butter, saskatoon berry brisket with beef and carmelized onion on bannock, and the pappardelle rabbit ragu with parmigian reggiano . We also took two cockails which was delicous. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was delicious. The stand out was the raw elk. Delicous combination of thing that do a party in you mouth. I would go back just for that . The only thing that I didn't enjoy was the brisket. Way too sweet for me. Be warned it is pricey. Expect to empty your pocket book.

We've been meaning to try Bernadette's for a while now and I'm glad we finally did! The atmosphere…read moreis super cozy and classy. The servers were warm, attentive and helpful. The menu is somewhat seasonal and they were happy to answer all our questions and to provide suggestions where needed. We mostly had some appetizers and we'd like to come back to try more dishes. The seasonal salad had apples and walnuts and was super hearty and delicious. The scallops and the sauce were so tender and creamy, the bison tartare was really nice too. It was similar to a steak tartare with its own twist. If you enjoy steak tartare you will love this. We will definitely be back! Great new local restaurant to support!

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

I attended a private function at Lunar which is attached to this restaurant and therefore providing…read morethe catering. I had a chance to sample their pizza and I must say WOW. I am not big of pizza however, I'd say it was probably the best pizza I've had. My favourite was the sausage and mushroom as well as the fall harvest. I love how the pizza is not greasy or heavy. There is lots of flavour and the toppings are pretty generous. The pizza is about the size of a dinner plate give or take and serves about 2-3 people depending how hungry you are. Pizza ranges from $20-28. I cut through the restaurant to use the bathroom and noticed that it was packed on a Friday night. It looked nice and had a bit of an upscale vibe. Parking can be a bit tricky as it's Whyte Ave. I'd definitely come back for the pizza.

Great service, wonderful food and a great wine/beer menu. Our party enjoyed a fresh Caesar salad,…read morethe tender and delicious bison steak, the succulent scallops and the tender short ribs. Everything last bite was savoured.

Loved loved loved this place! I learned about Clementine from a local bookstore's Instagram page…read moreand I am so glad that I went there! I had two cocktails, la provencal focaccia, cucumber and fennel salad, tuna crudo, and the Basque cheesecake. Everything was fresh and delicious. The bar tenders were super friendly and helpful. The interior is lovely. I would absolutely go back if I visit Edmonton again.

Wonderful service and uniquely tantalizing drinks! Ambiance is unmatched with many places in…read moreEdmonton, very unique and makes you want to visit again! Lighting 5 stars. Knowledgeable staff as well, welcoming and professional, willing to explain any drink you'd like to try in detail, and make recommendations based on what you like.

Again another delicious meal. Everything I have had on the menu has been good. We always go with…read morethe devilled eggs. They are a must have. They changed thier menu to fall coziness so we tried a few different things. We had the Chou Farcie which is France's version of a cabbage roll- Savoy cabbage stuffed w/ braised pork & beef, sautéed vegetables & served with tomato sauce. We also had the Coq au Vin -two braised drumsticks, red wine, smoked bacon, shallots, and mushrooms. We had the savoury cake sale and the flavour was vegetable. Finally to round off the meal we had pommes duchesse w/horseradish, chive aïoli, and truffle oil. We also tried some seasonal cocktails. Service was friendly and professional. Food came out in timely manner. The ambiance was cozy and a great place to chat. Food was amazing as usual. Favourite was the devilled eggs but I really appreciated the chou farcie. The flavour was delicous and my hubby appreciated that it was mostly meat. You really can't go wrong here! Just order whatever you are feeling like and you won't be disappointed.

Sundays are made for a gentle unwinding, with good drinks and delicious food as you wrap up your…read moreweekend. Partake is a gem on Sundays with their Sunday Sips & Snacks - $8 cocktails and snacks under $10. Such a beautiful cozy space (or enjoy their lovely patio), you'll want to linger and take your time here. Service is fabulous and so friendly, and the drinks are strong and well made. We love the food - dare I say, the best french onion soup in the city? (And just $6 on the Sunday snack menu!!) The charcuterie options change constantly, as does the flavour for the complimentary popcorn to nibble on (brown butter & dill the night we were there). From the regular menu, absolutely get the tartare. The flavours, the texture - every bite was perfect.

Wow! I was blown away by my first visit to Split Zero Proof. Split is Edmonton's first mocktail bar…read moreand have proved you can still create innovative, delicious drinks without alcohol. The space is very very tiny so if you want a spot to sit down on a Friday or Saturday evening, make sure to make a reservation. I really like the way they've managed to make the space feel cozy rather than crowded. We were seated at the window which made for some great people watching. I got to try 3 of their drinks while there and while I enjoyed them all, the Prairie Berry Patch was my favourite. It was very well balanced and smooth. However, I was very jealous of the Rosemerry Cranberry Gin Fizz that my friend had. It seemed to be the favourite of everyone we were with and I definitely be ordering one for myself next time we visit. The bartender was great at helping us pick out the right drinks to suit our moods and even offered to make something off-menu if we wanted to try something different. I was really happy to see how busy Split was and I hope the momentum doesn't slow down for them after people start wrapping up their dry January challenges. They've also held mocktail classes for the last couple months on Tuesdays which seems like a very fun night out.

Not too busy Saturday 10pm right before the hockey game got out -70% full. At 10:30 place was 100%…read morefull. Atmosphere is very fun. Bartenders are nice. Drinks are good but can very very strong. Boyfriend got the Zombie and felt sooooo buzzed borderline drunk. Loved the skull ratings which really helped. Honi honi- 7/10 - tastes too much like alcohol/ too strong for me. Captain's Cut 8/10 - good very light flavor Missionary's downfall 8/10- too much mint for me. Zombie - 10/10 if you like strong drinks. Overall a very cool place to go for drinks.

Place is pretty awesome! Especially if you love a great drink and a great atmosphere. So many great…read morecocktails. Drinks are pricey but craft and I feel worth it. Our server was friendly and fun. And she totally matched the atmosphere. Food menu is limited. I would like to see a few more selections particulary since they get their meat from Smoke next door. I went with the Zombie which was a flippin 4 oz. It was delicious. And well worth the price. To eat we tried the burnt ends, the fries, and the mac and cheese. Food came out slower than typical but it was a good use of our time to enjoy the space and our drinks. Food was good. For sure the burnt ends were the star of the show. But the mac and cheese was good and creamy and the fries were well flavoured and plentiful. Sliders were well constructed. come here for amazing drinks and snacks! And the food is an added bonus.