Freezing cold in there. Grumpy staff…read more Inconvenient seating. Bands too loud for the size of the room. Beat up toilet stalls.

A good dive bar, centrally located…read more The night we were there, it was a metal night. Lots of pretty, shaggy-haired eye candy for the ladies to admire, and all the bands were great. Nice and tight musicianship and good stage presence. The audience all seemed to know each other-- big fans there for the final show of their friends. Some of the women were a bit...shall we say...long in the tooth, intent on imagining themselves as they were in their 20s. However, 30-something years of chain smoking and frying their hair with fake blonde (turning it to straw), has aged them considerably. Wearing outfits cut down to there to make up for that. So if you're a dude of a certain age, you'll probably get lucky if you want. Depends on your tastes. The bartender and cocktail waitress were practically surly. The bathrooms were tiny and a little ramshackle. $15 cover charge. Can't judge the food because I just had beer, but at least I didn't have to have cash and could use a debit card for a tab, so that was good.

If you're craving a good smash burger and a time-travelling trip back to the 1970s, this is the…read moreplace for you! I was visiting Edmonton on a work trip and was brought here by a coworker. What a hoot! I had a smile on my face from the moment we walked in til we left. There's nothing like being time warped into the 1970s and watching old cartoons and advertisements on the TVs while eating your dinner or having a drink. Everything from the color scheme to the light fixtures to the trinkets collected behind the bar screams 1970s, and made for a fun, goofy, comforting nostalgia. We started with drinks at the bar while we waited for a table. They have a good selection of local brews as well as cocktails. Even the names of the drinks made me smile. I got the "dirty shiddy martini." Then we moved to our table in the "rumpus room." The menu is no-frills and straightforward. Not a ton of options, but you're there for a burger! They have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options to make everyone happy. We each got a burger Alabama style, split some fries with "flat sauce," and added a giant pickle on a stick for shids and giggles. Delicious, it all hit the spot! Staff is friendly and quick. It will be busy when you go so just enjoy the experience!

This is the fourth time I came to shiddys to be wildly disappointed. Yes they are busy, but run…read morelike a cafeteria and my party was asked to "leave" after a period of time to make room for other groups. I have been in the restaurant/pub industry for most my life. This is a pub not a high scale restaurant. Clearly about making money and will not get my business or recommendation again.

We made a reservation here since it was a playoff hockey night and knew it would be busy. When we…read moreentered, there was no one to direct us to our reserved table, but we saw our name on the table so we sat down. It took a while before a server came to bring us menus. We asked if there were any game day specials and were told there weren't any. I ordered the lettuce wraps and they were ok. I was still hungry so I got some wings to share. The wings were on special so that was good. There were several TVs by our table so we all had a good view of the game. When it came time to pay, it took a while as many others were also wanting to pay. It was an ok experience, but I prefer other places to watch a game.

Service is a bit slow waiting for a waiter for a while but the food is good. Atmosphere is great…read morealittle loud I find when it get very busy. Great place to hold big events. Also the have gluten free options

Lost my phone and one of the staff members found it and held onto it until I could pick it up!…read moreincredible staff that work here!!

My office had decided to order from here for our Christmas lunch. Since our order was fairly big,…read morewe called ahead to ensure we could be accommodated and if it could be delivered. The gentleman who helped us said it was no problem. Our food arrived on time and everyone's order was marked. The food was fresh and the portions huge with excellent prices! A lot of people chose the calzone which came with Caesar salad. Most of them only ate half of the calzone! A few of us had lasagna which included a slice of garlic toast. Again huge, I shared mine and brought the other one home. The burger was big with lots of sweet potato fries, looked nice and juicy! I would definitely order food from here, not sure about the restaurant since I haven't been there...yet!

We had a large party of 12 and the food service and timing was perfect. Our waitress Maeve was very…read morehelpful and polite. It was an amazing evening!

Went to have lunch at 3:18 on Saturday, half the restaurant is unoccupied, and wait is 20 mins…read more.. asked the hostess why we couldn't be seated in the open chairs, and she said "we have closed half the restaurant. It will be open in 20 mins. I don't know why it's closed" Disappointed

The interior was really nice and the staff were friendly. The cocktail was just okay and the food…read morewas pretty terrible. The rice was so undercooked that it was crunchy. I would not go back here.

Free 2 hour parking in the parking lot in front of all the businesses. Place was empty at 5PM and…read moreonly 20% full at 6PM on a Tuesday.  3 gender neutral bathrooms.  Waitress was nice BUT didn't tell us tacos were 20% off because it was Tuesday! Luckily we ordered tacos and I just happened to notice a discount on the bill and asked why we had it.  Water pitcher on the table was nice.  Tried the Ensalada Verde salad to start (share). Dressing was a little too sour for me and the greens were not crisp. 7/10.  I got the Fish tacos - 12/10 wow. Fish was SOOOO big and tasty. Slaw was meh but fish was wow wow.  Friend got the blackened chicken - 6/10, dry chicken, not a lot of great flavor or texture. We also got the Grilled Pina Colada dessert - 4/10. Pineapple had nice grill marks but was just warm, not caramelized like Pampas. Ice cream was good but just vanilla. Pineapple sauce was just thickened pineapple juice. Tiny sprinkle of granola on top. Overall very underwhelmed Especially for the price - WAY overpriced.  Recommending - only come for the fish taco and come on a Tuesday!!

Located in the new and trendy area of westblock in Glenora. This is a Mediterranean inspired…read morerestaurant with a variety of option for meat eaters and vegetarians. For NYE, we decided to make a reservation to try their set menu. The menu was $100 dollars and optional wine pairing for $50. The restaurant is modern and cool inside. We sat by a window which was nice but relatively close to another table which was challenging to chat with my partner. The server was corteous and friendly. I started with the beet salad with orange and pistachio dressing, 10/10 delicious and so fresh. The appetizer was a Mediterranean bruschetta with a cheese crostini. It was also very good 9/10. The entree, chilean sea bass, with a cheesy potatoes, asparagus, and hearts of palms. The bass was amazing, the potatoes were slightly undercooked and the hearts of palms were outstanding, 9/10. The dessert was a cheesecake which was burnt, 7/10. Overall, amazing food but desserts definitely not their strength. I would highly recommend!

Really great. But pricey. This is a special night out…read more Food was amazing. My friend and I sampled a lot of things. We loved everything - Tomato Lambrusco, Duck Carpacio, Grilled Tiger Prawns, Grilled rack of lamband grilled ocotopus. They even threw in an olive oil cake for free. The food was nicely presented and the flavours were there. I think our favourite was the rack of lamb. Although the grilled ocotopus was wonderful as well. Service was fine but not standoutish. Great ambiance. Love the open air feel of the place. Perfect spot to catch up with a friend with a glass or two of wine and some good bites.

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.