Love the Refinery Grill. Excellent well trained Staff & Great food. "We were brought up that going out to eat was a treat". This NW location is a simple atmosphere but clean. We go when ever we are on the West side of Edmonton. Hat off to everyone. Blessings Thank -you. Liz read more

Fresh homemade food at reasonable prices with great service. Stopped here during a business trip and was not disappointed. The sandwich was huge. 1/2 of it had enough meat to make a full sandwich. Fries were cooked well and tasted good. Salad was large and filling with fresh veggies. The restaurant was not busy. We were seated right away and not rushed. The dining area gave lodge. Come check out Refinery Grill. read more

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This is an updated review. I think that the smoked meat sandwiches are amazing. This time a friend and I tried a bunch of appetizers. They were good and filling, but not quite as good as the sandwiches. Again, clean place. We went on Tuesday so it wasn't too busy. Server was attentive. So the things we ordered were the mini yorkies, saganaki, crispy ribs, dip platter. My favourite was the dip platter. The dips were fresh and I liked how each one had a distinct flavour which was nice. The Saganaki was good although salty, but it oddly only came with one bun. This didn't suit the dish and was hard to split. They really should have thrown some pitas or something on there that would work better. Crispy ribs were fine but not memorable. The mini stuffed yorkies which I was looking most forward to, was the most disappointing. I didn't really like the horseradish sauce and normally I love horseradish. It just tasted off. Although not as good as the first time around, I still would go back ..for the sandwiches. read more

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After hearing so much about Refinery Grill's sandwiches, I had to order one via a delivery service for lunch. I had a large smoked meat sandwich. It was literally a mountain of meat on fresh rye bread with yellow mustard and a side of fries. The bread and fries were reminiscent of another west end restaurant that served deli sandwiches, but is now defunct. The meat was warm and lean, and a little on the chewy side. I'm impressed with the variety of food offered in the menu. Prices are reasonable and I am hoping to do an in-person visit in the near future. read more

Refinery Grill - Jumbo smoked meat sandwich and fries. - Delis Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This is an update to my first review of The Refinery Grill on Mayfield Rd in the west end of Edmonton. My rating increases to 4 stars. I've been here for two breakfasts and one lunch. Today we both had the basic breakfast which is two eggs , your choice of bacon or sausages, potatoes, and toast. The Pros: 1) This is a high value breakfast at $9.95. There were many other choices, including breakfast sandwiches at $6 to $8 but this is the best value. 2)The potatoes are real potatoes and not that deep fried potato product you get from the multi-national restaurants. They also didn't over do the quantity of potatoes to make you over eat or feel guilty for leaving half behind. It's a nice balance. 3) If you worked hard and really want 3 eggs , they offer that too. 4) Everything was cooked just right from the over-easy eggs to the crispy bacon. 5) The bread used for toast was the kind of bread that you might have at home. 6) There are endless refills of coffee and it's a reasonable tasting brew. 7) The café is quiet enough to talk to your breakfast partner without yelling. 8) There's lots of parking. Cons: 1) Service was nice and polite but coffee refills came slowly. 2) They didn't offer multigrain bread for toast. 3) Although there were other breakfast options, I didn't notice any that appeared original or trendy. As you can see the pros were numerous and the cons were not serious. This isn't a destination café but if you are in the west end I can certainly recommend The Refinery Grill, at least for breakfast. read more

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This review is a bit overdue and not just based on one visit. I've been 3 times now with a friend, and it's become our breakfast place to go to when we want to have a nice visit and a decent breakfast. From the outside and the name, the Refinery Grill looks like it would be a more upscale steakhouse type of restaurant. But looks can be deceiving! It's more of a casual family diner type. The first time I I was there, I had the french toast grill which comes with 2 big pieces of french toast, eggs, hashbrowns and sausage for $14.95. Everything on the plate was delicious! The hashbrowns are real potatoes topped with dill. I do wish they were a bit crispier, but I'm sure I could ask for that the next time I go. My 2nd visit, I tried the blueberry pancakes and sausage for $16.25. First off, the pancakes were HUGE! The biggest pancakes I've had in the city so far. When they first brought out the pancakes, they looked great, but they hadn't been cooked through properly. The server took them back and brought out fresh ones cooked perfectly! They had fresh blueberries in them, and not just a few, they were loaded with blueberries! Would definitely have them again! On my last visit there, I tried the Traditional Benny, but switched out the ham for crispy bacon. Again, it was a huge portion and didn't disappoint! The hollandaise sauce wasn't the best I've had, but it was still tasty. The service is always amazing! Super friendly staff, clean restaurant and it's nice to be at a place where they don't rush you out. We'll definitely be back! read more

Refinery Grill - French toast grill - Delis Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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When walking in, the layout is nice. Lounge is to the right with TV's and to the left is the dining area. Love the colours they use & how spacious it is. I ordered the smoke meat Benny; eggs poached hard which came with hashbrowns. The hollandaise sauce had more of a sour taste due to the lemon juice, which was different compared to other places I've had. The potatoes looked much better than they tasted. The crispness was perfect, however they were way to salty & I did not add any salt to it. Did not finish my meal due to how salty the potatoes were, and the eggs Benny was okay. My partner had the Steak Benny, his steak was very chewy & he also did not finish his either. Service was good, it wasn't busy when we went, as it was a weekday around 9am. Would not order this again. read more

Refinery Grill - Smoked meat eggs Benny - Delis Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Not much to look at on the outside but the hot turkey sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. Glad I tried this place.

This is hands down one of my favorite places in town. The chicken souvlaki is amazing the seafood Alfredo is craveable. I drool just thinking about it. This is a must go restaurant! read more

We decided to come have breakfast here after reading the positive reviews. Had the Eggs Benedict with smoked meat. Huge portion and delicious! I took half home. Although, the potato has browns were still a bit hard and not quite cooked through we really enjoyed our meal. The server was attentive and the restaurant was clean/inviting. Look forward to trying their lunch menu. read more

Refinery Grill - Eggs Benedict with Smoked Meat - Delis Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Come hungry if you get a sandwich!! Went here for lunch. I had the rueben and my hubby had the beef dip. The beef dip was good an I recommend. The rueben was ok. The meat was pretty tender which is awesome but to be honest it lacked in flavour. Also the sauerkraut was not very sour tasting. You get a LOT of smoked meat though and the fries seem to be hand cut. They were good. I have the tomato soup and it was not very good. It had a particular spice (maybe thyme) that didn't pair well. If had to rate this based only on the beef dip, I would have given 4 stars! Also the service was great! read more

Refinery Grill - Rueben sandwich. - Delis Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Great spot, unexpected gem! Fantastic service, breakfast and beverages! Clean and welcoming space.

Awesome wholesome meal and one happy cowboy. Service was so friendly and the atmosphere nice. Very happy overall.

We popped in for lunch on a Saturday. The crumbling brick on the pillars outside should have been an indication of what to expect. The lobby/entrance and bathroom was probably the nicest part of the restaurant. The decor is pretty dated, with very few booths and lots of tables in a big open room. It was pretty loud in here and didn't have much in the way of ambiance. The waitress was awesome. No complaints. Full coffee always, chatty, nice. Zero complaints. The food was meh. My wings were chewy and dry. Obviously pre-cooked, dropped in the fryer to warm them up, then sauced. Hubby's smoked meat omelette was dry as well. The smoked meat is a type of processed lunch meat that's been diced up. Very bland. Although his hash browns were very tasty, they were also dry as a popcorn fart. It seemed like this place attracted an older crowd and was pretty busy. The food coming out of the kitchen looked good and portions seemed big, so maybe that's the attraction. I feel like with a little work on the decor and menu this could be a cool, trendy little eatery. We came, we tried, we'll pass. read more

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Food and service were good. Restaurant was very crowded when we arrived but we had reservations and were seated right away. Food took awhile to come after orders were taken but understandable because of how busy they were. They ran out of fish and chips so one person had to substitute their choice. Overall a pleasant ding experience. read more

I was having a dinner with friends and based on the Yelp reviews, I decided to check this place out. We arrived at 5:30 on a Friday to find a few tables occupied but it started to fill up on the restaurant side during our visit. We were seated in a half booth, half chairs area next the front area. The layout is quite spacious and I even though there was a large group, I didn't find it was too noisy and we could have our own conversations without overhearing others. The walls are decorated with a few photos of refineries. We asked our server if they had a drink menu as we didn't see one and inquired if they have margaritas and daiquiris but unfortunately they don't have any slushy drinks. She said maybe in the future they would so fingers crossed for my girlfriends. The menu was double sided and lots of good variety with pastas, sandwiches, steaks, and more. A few of us ordered appetizers; calamari and escargot. The calamari was nice and crispy and I enjoyed it with drizzled with lemon juice and tzatzki sauce. My friend liked her escargot. I didn't think the wait for our food was that long but it was difficult to track as we were chatting. One of my friends commented the service was a little slow. When our entrees did arrive, they were big portions. The French Dip had a lot of beef and it was 2 large halves. The clubhouse sandwich was loaded with roast turkey and a friend commented how she would fit it in her mouth! My chicken pita was the right size and I was able to finish it off without leftovers. It was a bit messy with the tzatski sauce but very tasty. The sandwiches came with a side including soup, fries, mashed potatoes and roast potatoes. I had the roast potatoes and it was 3 halves that had dill, and lemon flavoured. I didn't like them as much as my friend's homemade fries which were delicious. The soup bowl was huge, more like a cereal bowl. Just about everyone got half their sandwich/meal to go because it was too much. My friend commented they serve American sized portions here and I would definitely agree! The price of our sandwiches were very reasonable in the $13-$16 range. I will definitely be back again to try something else and enjoy it for 2 meals! They may also open a patio in the future too. read more

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Food and service were really good. Had the Rueben and Smoked meat sandwiches with fries and a poutine, servings were large and I took half a sandwich home. The only feedback, I wish the bread was grilled, but that's a minor thing. Everything was tasty, service was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is nice and clean. We will be back again. read more

We had read on a Facebook group that this restaurant was quite good. Four of us went for lunch there recently and 3 out of 4 did not enjoy the experience. Their "handcut" fries were the worst I've ever tried. Most restaurants fry them once to cook the inside, leave them to cool and then fry a second time to make a crispy exterior. Refinery Grill's tasted like they'd had the first fry only and then served. They were greasy with a firm exterior. Two of us ordered chicken tenders and they weren't the tender portion of the chicken, just white breast meat. One person's were in chunks with a battered exterior and looked normal, mine were flat and hardly any batter or breading. They were like chicken chips, they were so flat, dried out and hard. The two people who tried sandwiches (Triple Decker Club and Grilled Chicken Burger) liked them but had the same awful fries. They also give you little packets of mayonnaise instead of putting it on the sandwiches themselves. Won't be going back! Edited to mention the prices on the website different than the menu in the restaurant. Bad practice if not illegal. E.g., Chicken Tenders were $14 online and $16.95 in house. read more

This place looks like it's been there since Jesus was a teenager but I had one of the best eggs Benedict I've ever had.

Dined alone. Four others in the dining room finishing up. Server/hostess Twila was very attentive & friendly. Order split pea/ham soup, a Vegetarian Pizza, & a Crispy Chicken Burger. Everything prepared properly and arrived hot. Soup: satisfactory, need a little more ham, seasoning & more a 'bacon kick'. Pizza : very good flavor with a slight Greek influence. Burger: Served a larger flavorful 1/4 pickle, bountiful crisp fries, & like how the burger was flavored fresh with onions, lettuce, & tomatoes + a lit of burger sauce ( maybe the burger bun could have been grilled & been of a better quality. Overall: Excellent experience & value (under $40). Premises was clean & well lit. Suggest a possible small sign directing patrons when enter the washroom hallway/ I will go back !!! read more

What a great spot hidden behind a light store and beside the RBC in mayfield commons. My coworkers and I went here for lunch recently and we were all pleasantly surprised! There is a restaurant side and a bar side. We sat on the restaurant side since we were on the clock. It's an open space with lots of lighting. The bathrooms are really nice and clean too! Our server was friendly and although it's a causal place, the fact that she was wearing a hoodie threw me off. I didn't think it was that causal, it kinda took the niceness of the place down a bit. The other servers were dressed nicely. But I digress.... the menu has a Greek feel to it with a variety of other cuisine choices like club house sandwiches and steaks etc. I ordered the chicken souvlaki pita and fries. My friends ordered the beef dip sandwich and the chicken club. We all loved our meals. I was disappointed that cheese didn't come on my pita as a standard ingredient. I had to pay $2.50 to get a small amount of feta added. But there's nothing betta than feta so I had to do it. Mine wasn't hot but I'm not sure if it was supposed to be. Anyway...the fries were amazing. Loved the texture and flavour, home fries with skin on. Yummy! Both my friends raved about their meals. Big portions and each meal under 20$. Will definitely eat here again! read more

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A group of us came here for lunch today. The staff were very attentive and welcoming. Our waitress Josie was amazing! She was very busy but managed to serve all of us with efficiency and a smile. The portions were generous and some of us took home leftovers. I had the flat bread appetizer and chef salad. It was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their selections. We didn't have room for dessert. Maybe next time. We will definitely be back! read more

I had never been here before, mostly because it's only been around since late Spring of 2015, and because the location is a bit strange for a restaurant, and I hadn't even noticed it until about a month prior. We decided to check it out for my birthday dinner, and I'm so glad we did! There weren't many customers (it was a Tuesday), but the place certainly can fit many people and has plenty of parking. The service was AWESOME, which is so hard to come by these days. I ordered a smoked meat sandwich with fries...there's a deli right near the entrance and they make it fresh for you, and they are definitely not skimpy!! It was great, and perhaps the best in the city? Everyone enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere. I look forward to coming back again soon and trying something else on the menu, and there's plenty to choose from! I recommend they make room for a patio! Go check them out!! read more

Refinery Grill - Refinery Grill on the West end! - Delis Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This is a restaurant that recently opened in the West End and you must try it out The decor is certainly refines (pun intended) from the previous ownership. Parking is ample and never a problem. You enter and are welcomed by a great foyer that has the dining room on the left and bar on the right. Both sides have modern decor and there are giant but not gaudy R's throughout. There is smoked meat on display near the front entrance and a giant red oil refinery model that adds a lot of character. The men's washroom has stunning decor as well. It is a great space to eat in. They don't seem to have a dedicated host all the time but that isn't a terrible deal. We have sat in the dining room on both occasions and actually had the same server both times as well. The menu features a variety of gourmet sandwiches and mains, with a variety of Greek options. My first visit I had the roast beef sandwich. The portion was colossal and very flavourful. The mash potatoes that I had as a side were unfortunately not that great. Food always comes out quick and the service itself is excellent as well as the price. On our second visit today we had to wait a bit for someone to greet us and perhaps we should have just sat ourselves. Once seated though our service was greeted and our food came out quick and tasty. I had the Reuben with a side Caesar salad. Again the portions were large and the taste equally as gigantic! I strongly recommend the Refinery Grill for a lovely lunch experience and we will be back to try more of the great menu items. read more

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The Food hear is unbeatable. They have by far the best smoked meat and for that matter the best Sandwiches in Edmonton. Tamara and the staff are incredibly attentive and apparently the pizza is awesome but I just cant turn down the opportunity to pack a monster smoked meat sandwich down on My visits. R Collingwood read more

First time visiting this place and I was blown away lol I have their BEST FRENCH DIP EVER and it was so delicious and it definitely lived up to its name. Usually when a menu or restaurant states that they are the best, I am definitely skeptical haha What's in it? Slow roasted shaved prime rib stacked on a bun topped with sautéed onion, mushrooms and Swiss cheese - served with homemade fries Their homemade fries were pretty crispy as well. I know I will be visiting more often. read more

I had eaten here before and the food was good. Ate here on Feb 17, 2023 and the food was terrible. the mashed potatoes were made from instant potatoes not real potatoes. the gravy was lumpy and tasted horrible. the half rack of ribs was very small, 4inches by 2 inches. would not eat here again. has really gone down hill. the only good thing about the place was our waitress, she was very friendly. read more

10/10 for service today. Serving size for main course are super ample. Greek salad was a great mix of all the right veggies and two slices of garlic toast. Maybe too much dressing as it puddled at the bottom of the bowl. French dip comes with several choices of sides. Everything came out of the kitchen fast, fresh and hot. There is a dining side and a lounge side with an optional take out deli. read more

Refinery Grill - Greek salad with chicken - Delis Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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A forgettable lunch. The bright spot was the staff who, other than not yelling RUN, did a great job. This restaurant seems dated. I had the smoked meat sandwich. It was not great. I have lived in Montreal and spent many days at Ben's and Schwartz's. This sandwich was nowhere near that. As well, the fries were not crisp. A touch soggy and bland. These folks need to up their game. Until then there are better choices. read more

This place has such good food went for my mother in laws birthday I had the beef dip with clam chowder soup it was amazing.

Wow, what a place. The food here is so tasty. I went here for lunch with some coworkers, and was fortunate to try each of their meals. All of them - the Smoked Meat, Reuben, and Hot Turkey sandwiches - were so delicious. The meats were juicy and full of flavour! I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

Refinery Grill - Hot Turkey sandwich - a must try! - Delis Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Maybe good for Lunch and Supper but Breakfast was lousy! Service just ok! Rye toast I got was the ends of the loaf, tough and nasty, potatoes, some cold and some burnt! Cheese omelette was greasy! Would not go here again for breakfast! read more

I've been to Refinery Grill at least half a dozen times. If you are looking for a place that has large portions, and good comfort food. You have landed on a winner. Walking into Refinery Grill, go right and you are in the bar with TVs, go to the left and you are in the restaurant. Mind you there isn't much separation between the two, so if it's a rowdy crowd in the bar, then the restaurant isn't overly quiet. In the 6+ times I've been, never have I lined up, and always there are plenty of tables open. Service is always good, friendly and efficient. This latest time, I tried the Hot Turkey sandwich. I've had their signature smoked meat sandwiches several times, and those are always winners. Decided to try something different and they didn't disappoint. My wife had the Ruben, and just like their regular smoked meat sandwich, the Ruben was stuffed with smoked meat. My Hot Turkey was very good. Turkey was real turkey, not the pressed stuff. The seasonal veggies (carrots, asparagus, turnip, and broccoli) were done perfectly. I had the fries with gravy too. All served up hot ! Service in the Refinery Grill has always been quick, friendly and attentive. With the only down part is that sometimes food takes a bit longer than expected to come out. So I'd say it's not fast, but it certainly isn't the longest I've had to wait either. Overall, If you are looking for a good comfort style meal, large portions and good service, then look no further. Especially if that comfort food involves smoked meat. Service is always good and the prices are right on par, in fact you pay the same here as with what you'd pay at places where you get lesser quality meals. I'll definitely be going back to try a few of the other meals (maybe next time I'll have the spaghetti with smoked meat). read more

This place is really good. The portions are large. The food is very flavorful and delicious. The staff are attentive and friendly. I really recommend the dry ribs appetizer. Everything we had was delicious but the dry ribs were a highlight. read more

Pizza is atrocious. I can make a frozen pizza that's better. I didn't have anything else, kind of glad.

Food was great hot fresh service was fast and friendly Bring your appetite portions are huge Couldn't finish! read more

Can't comment on the food because they never asked me what I wanted. Absolutely the worst service. Place was empty at 5 o'clock on a Wednesday. I want a quick burger or sandwich. Wait staff was more interested in doing shots with some locals. A couple people seemed to walk behind the bar. Seemed to know the staff. Menu looked ok but I'll never know because I left after 30 minutes with only one drink to nurse. Never asked if I want another. Just terrible. read more

A top tier deli sandwich in Edmonton! Not an everyday lunch spot for me but whenever I'm seeing some friends for lunch this place is usually one of my suggestions. The only thing other than the sandwiches I've ever ordered was the lasagna and I wouldn't recommend it much, nothing very special but the SANDWICHES! Good bread, great portions, and overall a very enjoyable experience. Next time you want a deli style sandwich in Edmonton pay this place a visit. read more

As you sit there and read the beginning of this review you may wonder what kind of food is served at a restaurant that's named after a chemical engineering process. Well.... I can help. They serve up steaks, burgers, pizza, sandwiches and a few seafood-y things. There's not much in the way of vegan selections except for a few salads. I wasn't in a particularly carnivorous mood so I decided on pasta. I ordered the Mediterranean Pasta with jumbo garlic prawns. (Okay, maybe I felt a little carnivorous.) The server asked if I wanted the prawns on the side or mixed with the pasta. I chose the latter. After she walked away it suddenly dawned me that I hate seafood pasta. It smells like things I shouldn't mention in a restaurant review. But I decided to be strong and bear with it. "It will make my review more interesting," I told myself. The food was brought to the table pretty quick. Linguine topped with savoury Italian Sausage, tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese. The prawns actually mixed well with the dish. I was pleasantly surprised and also glad that I didn't subject my tablemates to a fish factory aroma. So food was good. It made me want to go on Yelp and write about it. It was a late Saturday afternoon when we dined here and the place was pretty much empty. A calm, serene meal--all good. The server was personable and easygoing and didn't pester my tablemates and me to leave when we were still sitting around chatting for an hour after we were done eating. It's just so damn comfortable in there. The layout reminds me a little of The Cheesecake Factory on 170th Street. They both have that same L-shaped design and both look like they could have been a shoe store or an NDP election headquarters in a past life. I'll be back to try the Greek Spaghetti. read more

The best food in the city. very very large portions , very delicious, reasonably priced . we are always back here.... can't keep us away