Met some friends here for a Christmas get together, 5 out of 6 meals were disappointing. Only the mushroom pizza was good The meals are quite pricey and the quality and flavour is just not there They really need to do better. They have a great location and a restaurant that had a solid clientele, please focus on improving or it will fail read more

Whatever it once was (amazing) it is NO LONGER! they don't even make what they advertise yet charge you the former fine dining prices from Jack's Grill glory days. Paid near $40 bucks got a piece of tough grilled chicken, and penne in tomato sauce. They call it Chicken Piccata (it's not that at all). Won't be surprised when restaurant will close its doors. Once the word is out? It's out! Oh and no effort made to make any amends when I called to explain the dish was not a true Chicken Piccata but some type of cafeteria knock off. read more

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I recently dined here again with a group of friends. The restaurant was fairly empty on a mid week evening. I am unsure of what it's like over the weekend. The interior and ambience is quite nice. The food was pretty pricey though. They had a couple of dishes under their featured mains menu that all went for $34. Their small bites were $19, appetizers between the $11-19 mark, mains (aside from the burger) $26-33, and dessert $12-15. I ordered the steak which was $34 ($45 with the mandatory gratuity for larger parties). The steak was too salty and the potatoes were burnt on the bottom. The meat didn't taste the freshest either. The veggies were well cooked and tasty though. I did expect a bit more quality for the price. Our waitress was nice but didn't check in with us after we got our meals and only asked us once we paid our bill how everything was. I personally have no interest in dining here in the future. read more

Once again great food, service and ambiance. We were lucky to grab a spot on the patio. Which is lovely. However if you are in here in winter months the inside is pretty lovely as well. Our server was friendly and prompt. She described the beers which we selcted and talked about the mains. We decided on going with the Salt Spring mussels which were amazing and plump. I decided on the salmon which was cooked lovely and had a great sauce that accompanied it. Hubby had the pizza which he was pleased with. We also decided on some cocktails which were well crafted. Don't be fooled by the strip mall location, it is fine dining We aren't on the south side often but we when we do, we enjoy eating here. Great place for nice ambiance, well executed food, and good service. read more

I had heard good things and we got invited to go to dinner here so I was excited. Plenty of parking in the evening and weekends. Its winter so we couldnt sit on it but it looks like a nice small patio outside and the inside is also what I would call classy. They have a large menu, with a lot to try. The drink list is also very big. The house red was good but a Cab Sav off the menu was better. In general the service was good. The waiter was friendly if not the quickest. The food got very mixed reviews some people really enjoyed it and it looked great. Some people complained it was way to salty. I had pork cheeks and I will say this, the meat was amazing and so was the potato that went with it. The "gravy" though was very salty, it took away from the overall meal. The fajita was tasty but a bit bland. Some of the pasta looked amazing but that I did not try. It was fairly pricey, more than expected. Overall it was good, I wouldnt say amazing but worth a try read more

Glass Monkey NYE edition!! This place has been on the list of places to try for a while, so when we saw their New Years set menu we decided to give it a shot 110/person including tax and tip for 4 courses is actually pretty reasonable nowadays and there were multiple options for the appy's, mains, and desserts which is always nice. Started with an array of canapés; to be fair I am NOT a fan of canapés and these ones did little to dissuade me from this opinion. It's just not appealing to me at all but the fiancée thought they were pretty good so we'll go with that. Followed up with Red Shrimp and carpaccio for our appetizers...(both on their regular menu) the Shrimp were delicious and huuuge! Excellent garlic white wine sauce and plenty of crusty bread to soak up the goodness. The carpaccio left a lot to be desired imo, pretty bland...salt would've gone a long way on this one. Mains were awesome! I had the Moroccan inspired braised lamb shank which was an absolute delight! Light fluffy couscous and some mixed veg accompanied it very nicely. Lamb was perfect, not too gamey which is always a let down with any lamb dish. I loved it. She had a sous vide duck breast which was equally delightful, some one the best duck we'd ever had. Potatoes and veg were a bit of a throw in presentation wise but tasty nonetheless. Desserts...omg! Both to die for!! Chocolate mousse cake was decadent, luscious, rich and perfectly pleasing...the cherry cheesecake was equally amazing. Perfect end to the meal Service and the overall experience in a modern gastro pub environment was really nice. Didn't break the bank at the end of the night either. Will definitely be heading back sooner than later Cheers Andy read more

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I came to the Glass Monkey a while back. The restaurant seems quite good for hangouts, but the food is just decent. I tried their salmon...It was okay and the vegetables were definitely fresh. I definitely expected more for the price - both in terms of the quantity of quality of the salmon, so I'd give them 7/10 read more

I've been curious about The Glass Monkey for quite some time because it's probably the closest fancy-ish restaurant to my house. You'll find them in a strip mall (albeit a very good strip mall) in Lendrum Place and I couldn't help but think that it's a bit of an interesting location for a restaurant like this. Maybe it's because the restaurant is pretty removed from all of the major commerce areas and truly feels like a hidden neighbourhood joint. This actually makes The Glass Monkey feel even more special. The Edmonton Journal gave them a pretty big award as the Best Overall Restaurant 2022 and I was very excited to find out what they're all about on a Saturday evening. The outside doesn't look like much (although there's plenty of parking) but once you notice the enclosed patio with string lights hanging from above, you can easily imagine a hot summer night out there with a delicious drink in hand. And because they're located in such a residential area, I'm sure that many patrons are within walking distance. Inside, I was met with an upscale but comfortable space, an ideal combination of modern yet unpretentious. There's a long curving bar, large and interesting art pieces on the walls, and a general ease in the atmosphere. It wasn't long before every single table was occupied - clearly this restaurant is no secret and a reservation is a necessity. Our friendly server was very attentive and even though the restaurant was full we never felt neglected in any way. Open since 2013, The Glass Monkey aims to serve upmarket pub fare but they're certainly doing a lot better than "pub food." You will still find fries, wings, dry ribs, and potato skins on the menu, however, I actually get the impression that their cuisine has likely continued to elevate over time, evolving into a more upscale dining experience than was maybe initially intended. No harm in that! Once settled into a lovely table by a window I got to deciding on a beverage. I was excited to find Früli beer on offer but was even more dazzled by the "Monkeytails" which are a collection of fun, on-theme cocktails. These drinks have adorable names; like the Curious George and the Monkey Wrench. However, it had to be the Banana Colada (Malibu rum, banana liqueur, coconut milk, pineapple & orange juice - $14.95) for me because I was in the mood for something sweet and fun. You'll notice that The Glass Monkey's logo is a wine glass with one of those plastic monkeys hanging off the rim... Do you actually get a monkey on your glass in real life?! (These are the important questions!) The answer is YES! My drink had a whole chain of little rainbow-coloured monkeys dangling from it and I was beyond delighted! The cocktail itself was everything that I was hoping for and it mostly tasted like candy. I made a comment that I could easily consume the whole thing without much thought and not even realize what I'd done. Tropical, fruity, and fun, the Banana Colada is definitely a monkey's favourite cocktail. The food menu is surprisingly extensive!! From appetizers, to mains, to snacks & starters, you'll even find a full array of pizzas to choose from. I was pretty interested in the specials menu and was really into the Half Dozen Freshly Shucked 'Savage Blonde' Oysters ($21.95) which our server informed us were flown in the day prior. I'd heard that The Glass Monkey does a great job with seafood and was eager to insure that our meal involved some type of offering from the sea. Known for their smooth, blond shells and clean appearance and taste. These tide-tumbled, northern PEI oysters were served with a basic mignonette and Tabasco sauce. Fresh, crisp, and meaty, I loved the pronounced brine and sweet, stony finish. My only criticism is that the shucking was a bit sloppy. Many of the oysters were torn and not properly disconnected from the shells. I even had a few bites where small broken pieces of shell ended up in my mouth. On the plus side, the oyster liquor was still present in each one and was not spilt. I loved the sharp and zippy mignonette and overall was very happy to toss a few of these guys back. To bring some freshness to the meal I had to order the Fennel Salad (Light lemon vinaigrette with orange segments & hazelnuts - $14.95) because I love fennel! It's the most underrated vegetable in my opinion! This salad was perfect for springtime. Light, bright, and fresh! Full of flavour from the crisp anise notes of the fennel, to the juicy sweetness from the orange, and the crunchy sweet hazelnuts. Plus a hit of acidity from the vinaigrette and herbaceousness from the dill. I loved everything about this salad and was so pleased to find it on the menu. Highly recommend! No question about my main, I was ordering the Braised Lamb Shank (Braised 'Moroccan style' in fragrant red wine & tomato sauce served with couscous & broccoli - $34.95), one of The Glass Monkey's most revered dishes. A beautiful plate and a generous portion, the cook on the lamb was excellent read more

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Food prices are way too high considering they have had multiple health violations in 2025 and 2024 according to Yelp

It was great for a group of 12. We had kids and seniors. The menu appealed to everyone. I came back here specifically for the Hawaiian pizza. Others had the lamb shank, pork cheeks, butter chicken, seafood risotto, burger, chicken gumbo. No complaints. We all ordered dessert which never happens, but when you have the old recipe for bread pudding that the former Jack's Grill used to make, you've got fans. The gluten free cheesecakes were a hit. Locally sourced Pinocchio ice cream. Warm chocolate cake. Yum. No drinkers in tonight's group, but the virgin cocktails were wonderful. They did not automatically add gratuity. read more

Went there tonight was awesome Had shared the warm ceaser salad and had butter chicken Was great will definitely go back Tables close so one table had 6-8 people and I sat with friend next table they were so loud should've put them way back they were kinda in the middle of restaurant Service was phenomenal read more

This was not my first time at Glass Monkey but it was definitely my worst experience here. I was here for a group dinner. We had reservations and our group was 10 people. It was obvious that the place was slammed for a Wednesday night and I understand that they were understaffed but the service was not good. At our table, my order was one of the first dishes to come out. I ordered the mussels and I did enjoy this dish. The problem came with the rest of the meals. I initially waited to eat so that we could all eat together. Thank goodness I didn't wait too long since it was literally over an hour between the first dishes that came out and the last dishes that came out. The mussels that I ordered also were supposed to come with a bread for dipping however it was forgotten and when we requested it, it came out cold and hard. So disappointing. The worst part of the evening came when we were paying our bills. Since we were a party larger we were subject to pay a 20% gratuity. We were aware of this and paid the gratuity but also made it known that we did not feel that the service we received was worth 20%. This was not received well by the staff who let us know that if we had a problem we could be the ones to go to the kitchen and cook because their cook was in India. The whole situation could have been dealt with in a better manner. If the servers had given us a heads up that they were slammed and that the food was going to be staggered we would have been a lot more understanding. Also, a sincere apology goes a long way. A lot longer than a snarky comment. I really wanted to enjoy and support a small business like Glass Monkey. I know that small businesses have suffered over the last few years however I don't see myself eating here anytime in the near future. I also hate posting bad reviews but I also think that learning from constructive criticism could make this establishment better. read more

Have been here a few times in the past with no complaints. Recently the food quality has gone down hill. Would not recommend to eat here.

Under new management.. this place has gone way downhill. Pre-made burger patties from Walmart, saltine crackers on charcuterie boards, menu full of spelling mistakes, out of most beers on their list. read more

We came to Glass Monkey after a brief trip to WEM; it was on the way back to our hotel. The location is in a strip, so there's great parking. The hostess who greeted us was warm, and I liked the ambiance. The lighting was dim but not too dim. I also liked the menu: plenty of choices, but not so many that it was overwhelming. You can order bites, small plates, large plates, etc. My coworker ordered the tagliatelle and it looked very tasty. I ordered the fish tacos, but they were out, and their taco option was pulled pork so I went with that. We also split the Brussels sprouts special. The tacos were so-so: the meat was very greasy and overly salty. The flavors were underwhelming overall. Though there was slaw and salsa and an aioli, nothing really stood out. I wouldn't order them again. The Brussels sprouts were also lacking seasoning, and were over cooked so they were on the mushy side. Service was fine. I'd say our server was apathetic but competent, which was fine as my coworker and I shared a lovely conversation. There were other menu options that looked interesting, so maybe I just chose poorly. Because there are SO many restaurants in Edmonton, my experience at Glass Monkey wouldn't drive me to come back anytime soon, though I do love the name. read more

Gluten free menu items everywhere. And combined with 1/2 price wine Mondays, it's a treat to start off the week like this! The secluded patio is nice, but gets busy early. Entrance is around the side now, making it a little tough to spot the restaurant in the mall. There is a black strip of a sign lit at night - great signage, not so much during the day. The huge beige stucco wall is where you want to walk towards. Service on the night we visited was excellent. Attentive, but not intrusive. I decided that since Fish tacos can be served 2 ways, breaded (not GF), or pan fried (GF) - I'd have to check out the gluten free version. It was the crispiest crunchiest crust of a pan-fried fish (and definitely not overcooked) without breading I've ever had. The only comment I mentioned to the kitchen is that the tortillas don't break quite so fast if they are warmed up and if there happen to be 2 layers of them. Still I'd order it again any day. :-) If you opt for something from the fryer, it is shared, so not 100% gluten free. If you can tolerate it, excellent. Hostess Jeannine was delightful. We will be coming back. And bringing friends. read more

Glass Monkey - July 2015 menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

So I'm still trying to figure out how this place got such good reviews? It's pretty cute inside, and they have an extremely extensive wine list, but that's about it. We had really high hopes though... We started with a couple small bites, the hummus was slightly bland and the brussels sprouts special definitely weren't special, the ricotta was the best of the three. For entrees I opted for the vegetarian meal, which wasn't really a meal, it was a bunch of random vegetables on a plate, some cooked and some cold, it was supposed to come with a portobello but there definitely wasn't one on the plate - it looked to have been subbed out with a couple of cremini mushrooms...nothing tied the dish together and there was no creativity. We actually found that the entire menu lacked creativity, nothing special or unique. We probably won't be back, for the price there's much more inspiring options here in YEG town. One above and beyond aspect was either the owner/manager who was going around was personable and friendly and made everyone feel so welcome! read more

We have been customers of Glass Monkey for a while, but really picked up our frequency of curb side takeout and patio dining since the start of the Pandemic last year when we decided to adopt a number of locally run, small restaurants. Prior to restrictions, we attended a number of Wine Dinners here, as Owner Rob has an excellent wine list for a casual gastro pub in Edmonton, with great variety across a number of price points. The menu has a combination of comfort food, fusion, and their pizzas are excellent ( a personal favorite is the cremini mushroom with smoked provolone and truffle oil. We almost always have the roasted broccoli with olive oil and Asiago and roasted red pepper and feta to start. Of course, EVERY SINGLE TIME we go or get take out we order "Jack's Grill Bread Pudding" - a decades old classic that is one of Michael's favourite desserts in the city. When you have the chance, sitting on their patio (set back from the parking lot) with heaters and lights is lovely protected little corner that makes you forget you are in a strip mall. AND, if they are ever having "Ukrainian Night", be sure to pick up extra - all homemade and delicious! read more

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I have wanted to try this restaurant for a while . Went for lunch and is was a very nice experience . The waitress was friendly, knowledge and had a few good laughs . Will definitely go and try other items we had the in house made sausage and tagianetti , both where amazing . read more

I have to say this is my favorite restaurant in Edmonton. It has such a wonderful ambiance, worldwide selection of wines and delicious food that's perfect for sharing or for a delicious meal! The staff are incredible and make you feel like a regular no matter the frequency of your visits! A great date night, night with friends, of a fun meeting venue too! read more

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Went with a large group and ordered the mushroom pizza. Tasted okay, but was not worth the price at all ($19 for a personal pizza with no sides), especially since a few parts of the crust were slightly burnt. On the plus side, they didn't skimp on the mushrooms which was good to see. Restaurant was very full and extremely noisy, not a great place to socialize unfortunately. Service was also a bit slow, taking about 30-40 min for most dishes to come out. Someone at a nearby table had to send back her kid's mac'n'cheese because it tasted like burnt milk. Never a good sign when a restaurant can't get mac'n'cheese right. Overall, not a great experience, and for the prices they're charging, their quality control needs some work to put it nicely. If their prices were a bit cheaper I'd give them another chance, but as it stands I probably wouldn't come back. read more

We live close to Glass Monkey, so I've been eager to try the place hoping to have a good local restaurant in our own backyard. I'm quite particular, and Glass Monkey did not disappoint. The atmosphere, service, food, and beer selection were great. The atmosphere is modern, but not cold. It's nicely designed, comfortable, and casual, but not too casual. Half the room is set up with higher tables around the bar, and the other half is restaurant seating. In contrast to some of the other reviews on Yelp, we had excellent service. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. Attentive, but not annoyingly so. When we asked "what's good" she had great suggestions about what her top recommendations were and why she likes them. Perfect. I find it frustrating when you ask for recommendations and the server says "it's all good!" or they say "what do you like?". That did not happen. The server recommended the roasted carrots, the house-made ricotta, and flank steak to start, and that's what we did. They were all very good. The ricotta was particularly good. For mains, we both had the burger. I recently read Bacon Hound's review of the Glass Monkey burger, and it sounded pretty good, so I wanted to try it. It was good! My favourite burger in Edmonton is at The Next Act, but this comes in as a close second. They use proper ground chuck, and ask you how you want it cooked. We went with medium. You can really taste the quality of the meat, and the bun is great. Perfectly seasoned. I'm a fan. Finally, they have an excellent beer selection! IPAs, Belgians, Wheat Beers, woo! The server recommended the Ommegang BPA on tap, and it was great. Hooray for servers that can make good recommendations. We enjoyed Glass Monkey and we'll definitely be back. ** Update - June 2nd, 2014 ** We've been back to Glass Monkey a couple of times since my original review, and I need to update. The service has always been good, but you know, the food is just ok and it's not up to the caliber you'd expect given their pricing. They charge high end prices for mid quality food. I had the burger again, and it wasn't great. It was fine. There is something about the texture of the meat that's just off, and the bun was soggy, and there was one flimsy piece of lettuce with two tiny tomato slices. Next time around I tried the house made sausages and I thought they were quite good, but my wife did not. We also had the Yakitori, which was good, and the meatballs and broccoli which were not good. Green beans were fine. So, unfortunately, I think we're done trying Glass Monkey. There are just way too many better places to eat that aren't so expensive. And I really don't mind paying high prices for good food, but the food has to be good. read more

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Well this place is definitely high-end! From the quality of food to the beer selection it definitely speaks gastropub. Was a little disappointed for the "bang for my buck" really pricy food dishes that are SUPER DELICIOUS (except the meatballs) but lacked quantity. I will definitely be going back but more for just a drink and fries. Not a full meal. read more

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The Glass Monkey is still providing take-out during the lock down. Lots of great selections. Have really enjoyed the "spicy wonton noodle bowl", "Beef Burger TGM Classic" and the "Flat Iron Steak". Great deals on take away wine by the bottle as well. read more

Well it's been a while since this place was opened. So I thought we would give this a try for a group dinner. I never actually went here when it was Jack's Grille either so I have heard some good things. looking at the reviews here on yelp actually scared me a little bit but after going there and having a really great dinner it was awesome place! Six of us went on Saturday night and we got reservations for OpenTable they were rated from OpenTable as a four-star spot. Everybody was super friendly front door and it seems like a mom-and-pop kind of place apparently the owner was an ex employee of Jack's Grille and kept the company doing his kids are hanging around and helping out seem like a nice family atmosphere. The food was five-star I really was impressed with the quality but also with the selection and the valley! We started off with some of the sharing items I absolutely fell in love with the olives and the deviled eggs as well as the charcuterie board was massive for the price. It was great to share some of those appetizers with everyone we also have the recoated which was amazing and the feta cheese appetizer was to die for. Everyone loved their entrées. It was a short trip which was very tender and I enjoyed it immensely the other items that I saw looked great as well from the salmon to the steaks. Dessert was also really good apparently the bread pudding is from the old restaurant recipe. Also I can't forget about the amazing beer and wine list they really truly have some amazing year for all of the world as well as some great wines and even dom perignon by the glass because of the system they have. Only reason it's not five stars the service was courteous and friendly but she gets grew up a couple things just by forgetting and I think she's just a little too busy overall great effort by the server but could've been more accurate. They also split the bills very incorrectly which could've been avoides we told him the beginning you wanted them separate to the couples. Overall though awesome little spot and some great food drinks and service I would recommend this place is also pretty casual place with some Hawaiian food so I didn't feel uncomfortable wearing jeans. read more

Glass Monkey - The charcuterie board! Awesome value! - Gastropubs Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Very good service. Had the burger and it was very good. First time I have been asked how I wanted my burger cooked. It was very tasty and juicy. Would go here again. read more

This place is becoming one of my favourite places to meet up with friends for great service, good food, no fuss reservations, easy parking and a diverse drink menu. Whether it's small plates/tapas, flatbread-style pizzas, charcuterie for sharing, pastas or a burger... there's something for everyone here. On nice days, the patio fills quickly. I also like that you can dress casual or fancier... this place is not pretentious. Be sure to save room for their bread pudding dessert - delicious! read more

After playing volleyball at Lendrum, I usually come in for food and couple drinks with the team or other people. It's a beautiful restaurant, and every time we come in we are always seated quickly and accommodated, even though we are all in T-shirts, hoodies, shorts and sandals, that doesn't matter to them because they are not judgmental on clothing and are involved in their community and the Lendrum area. I love having a couple glasses of wine, I usually let the waiter pick a nice pinky noir for me or something light bodied. I usually then go for a pizza or two and we share amongst each other. We also usually order a couple plates of chicken wings which are always excellent. Time usually flies with everyone talking, drinking, laughing, and before you know it......it's closing time. Enjoy yourself Cheers. read more

We went to Glass Monkey with a group of 10 for a friend's birthday. Overall the experience was very pleasant. The waiter did well with a large group and everyone seemed satisfied with their food and drinks. I will say our party may have been out of place in what I would consider a quiet (even romantic) dinner restaurant. If you order from the small plates menu I would suggest at least 2-3 different dishes (or you'll have plenty of room for dessert). Menu Highlights: Green Beans, Pappardelle, Bangers and Mash Menu Lowlights: Broccoli, Caesar Salad (difficult to eat and romaine was very charred) (There were also daily specials that were a hit around the table) Glass Monkey has an extensive bottled beer selection (local craft and imported) and a few goodies on tap as well. Their wine list is also quite impressive featuring a few of my favourites. I see this restaurant is listed as a $$ price range. I would suggest a full meal with drinks would be more in the $$$ range. read more

My wife and I have partaken of the Glass Monkey with friends on several special occasions now. We have all thouroughly enjoyed our experiences there. Clean. Modern. Trendy. Well concieved and presented dishes with a unique flair. Delicious and reasonably priced. On one occasion a member of our party experienced a very overcooked burger/bun. This was quicky removed from the bill and appropriate reperations were made. It looks like this gem is quickly becoming one of our new favorite spots! read more

Poutine, Duck Mac & Cheese, Hot Chicken Wings, Homemade Pappardelle, Jack's Grill Bread Pudding Glass Monkey is a fairly tasty southside gastropub. Poutine was pretty standard with some good curds and a ton of gravy. The Duck Mac & Cheese was a must try for any M&C fans, the duck just sits deliciously there in that gooey mess waiting to be devoured. Hot wings were a miss for me, nothing special, not even celery sticks and ranch. Probably wouldn't have got those wings if it weren't half off that night. Pappardelle was something special though. Homemade pasta with slow roasted pork shoulder and wild mushrooms...mmmpf, so tasty. It was recommended we try this bread pudding and it was a good recommendation. Not to sweet and overall enjoyable. Glass Monkey is located on 111st and 58th ave, and is a nice little gastropub. A gastropub being a bar that serves high-end beer and food (shoutout to wikipedia). This place just does that with a few misses, however the service is great and ambiance is sophisticatedly relaxed. Sal says: Just Try it Melissa says: Food was just alright but the service was on point Jessica says: Just try. The ambiance and service makes it worth a visit for a drink or two after wasabi dins Stephanie says: Good service, chill environment, enticing menu food sort of lived up to my expectations. Poutine had lots of cheese curds so that was nice read more

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The menu is small,but the food is great. The staff are vey friendly. During the summer they have outdoor seating.

Gastropubs have become trendy in Edmonton, and everyone has begun to jump on the bandwagon. Not quite a restaurant, not quite a bar, The Glass Monkey is a bit difficult to identify as their menu is all over the place. They offer a variety of dishes from small plates that are snack size - although from what we experienced I'm not sure it's even that, more like taste size. Then there are small plates which are essentially appetizers, entrees, as well as desserts. As for the type of cuisine they offer, it's basically something for everyone. They have everything from charcuterie, cheeses, Mediterranean, pasta, pizza... you get the idea. I'm not sure if they lack an identity or if they're like many other restaurants who are so afraid of alienating the people of Edmonton that instead of holding steady to a particular kind of cuisine, they're trying to include something for everyone under the sun, hoping that it means their restaurant will be more approachable to the general populous. The snack type items we had, including a parsnip puree, tuna salad, and house made ricotta cheese all suffered from a variety of issues including temperature issues, under seasoning and size of ingredients. All meant to be eaten with crostini, the tuna salad was the least designed for such a vehicle as the chunks of tuna and artichoke were far too large to lay down nicely on the bread. The parsnip puree was mixed with marscarpone cheese and although I expected this to make it creamier, it was as chunky as though someone had simply thrown parsnips into a food processed it and whizzed it, not to mention the fact that it was ice cold, making it very unpleasant to eat. Our appetizers of baby squid and yakitori chicken ranged from bland to mediocre, neither dish thrilled our group, nor did we finish either. The best dish of the night was the homemade sausage with mash and caramelized onions, which was succulent, with a good snap and flavourful. To finish we had their homage to the former occupants of the space, Jack's Grill Bread Pudding, which to my dismay was a large piece of very dense cake, drowned in an overly sweet, rum flavoured custard. Meanwhile the warm chocolate cake with molten chocolate was neither warm nor molten. Overall the entire experience was disappointing with only one out of the eight dishes actually satisfying. After many of the good things I'd heard about them on Twitter, I was surprised at the unfortunate experience that we had. read more

The service is wonderful. The owner and staff take great pride in their work and their service. They strive for great customer satisfaction at every turn. The Cold Snacks are great to sample and share but make sure you order several as they are all yummy. The Small Plates have great variety, my two favorites are the Fish Tacos and the Chinook Salmon. The Larger Plates have good variety and are quite filling. I love the grilled Caesar salad is wonderful! I haven't tried the Pasta section yet, but the Desserts are wonderful as well! read more

My boyfriend and I went to Glass Monkey for dinner a few nights ago and it was fantastic. For a started we shared the flank steak, pickled vegetables, and the ricotta. The flank steak was cooked perfect and came with a horseradish aioli which was absolutely to die for. The pickled vegetables and ricotta were both very good as well. For our main we shared the roasted broccoli, meatballs and the special which was garlic prawns. Honestly, everything we had from the food to the drinks was delicious and we will definitely be back. But my favourite part of our dining experience was our server. I've completely forgotten her name but she was exceptional! She was such a lovely person! She answered all our questions, super friendly and just a great server. I highly recommend Glass Monkey. read more

Lovely place, not overly noisy as some of the reviews suggested. To start we had the smoked salmon mousse which was delicious, a Caesar salad which was also very good and the meatballs which were good but needed something like sea salt and a sliver of Parmesan on them to finish. Mains of a slow roasted pork and mushroom parpadelle and the burger were good. Good service, food came quickly, recommended. read more

I have enjoyed this exciting new pub/eatery on more than one occasion now and it has been a great place to dine. It has taken over the space previously occupied by Jack's Grill. There is a dish credited to Jack's that is even on the menu. The Glass Monkey offers a selection of small plates that can be shared and a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a drink and a conversation with friends. read more

I finally tried Glass Monkey after it has been open for more than a year now which is sad since I live less than 2 blocks away. I'm glad that we finally tried it as it has been on my list of places to try since it opened. Having Mom and Grandma in town was a great opportunity to take them to try a local place. Mom and Grandma aren't exactly fancy food type people coming from the farm heritage that they do. They ordered the Ceasar Salad and a bowl of Mushroom Soup respectively. They were taken aback by the "fanciness" of the food presentation but they both said that their meals were delicious. Me and the +1 had the Burger and the Fish Tacos. My burger was pretty good but nothing extraordinary. I would order it again but I would probably try some other items before going back to it. My +1 required a gluten-free choice and the server said that they could adapt almost any item on the menu. The fryer is shared though so anything (such as french fries) that use it will have some cross contamination. She ordered the Fish Tacos which are usually breaded but they would skillet fry it separate for her. She said it was one of the crispiest fish she has had that wasn't breaded. I forgot to take a bite so I can't verify but they did look delicious! We arrived there shortly after 6pm on a weekday and the place was empty except for the patio which was full-up. So we sat inside and asked to move outside if a table came free. By the time we were done our meal the whole place was packed! Maybe 1/2 Price Wine Monday is a huge hit (it was for us)! For dessert we had to try the Jack's Bread Pudding since it is supposed to be quite famous. I thought it was pretty good but I am not a huge bread pudding eater. My Mom on the other hand kept going on about how her bread pudding was much better (of course it is Mom)! Maybe she can share the recipe and it will make the menu! The one thing I think that could really improve the restaurant is perhaps some windows that open on to the front of the building. I think the location really suffers from poor curb appeal. You can't see into the restaurant and it just doesn't seem very inviting. Inside there are lots of windows that open to the patio so you do get lots of natural light but the patio is sandwiched in-between the stores of the strip-mall. Even from the front of the building you can't see much into the patio as it is fenced off quite privately. I'm glad to have a great restaurant/gastropub so close to home. Will definetely be going back! read more

Another example of a chef not known what to cook and making up things like grilled ceasar salad gross and never felt so unwelcome and the pizza was undercooked and gross as well I felt ripped off and will not ever come back read more

I love their neighbourhood pub! best selling point is that it is walking distance from my house! Their burgers are so good, and I love their appetizers too. Good beer selection. All around great! read more