We were in the party room, with about 20 people. The young waitress was excellent in doing her job, and everything went well. I ordered the lamb racks and just one of the racks was so tough and I coud not dig my teeth into it. The rest of the racks are better, but generally they have more brown on it than I think they should have. I told the waitress and she said she would let the chef know. This is a $75 full meal, I would and should expect better than this. read more

The restaurant is really nice, the concept and the design amazing however the food for that price U expect something better, If u ever try a real paella with saffron and more than just mussels you will understand what I'm talking about, the drinks were very good. read more

If you haven't already tried this place you need to! I l live right around the corner from Sabor and I am so glad that I do. From weekday lunches to fancy date nights this place does not disappoint. My short list of favorites include the pork trio for dinner, the charcuterie board and their wonderful sangria for late night nibbles, and their lamb and spinach salad for lunch! Great atmosphere and have always found the staff to go above and beyond. read more

Service and food was absolutely amazing. In the heart of downtown, the steak was soft covered with the butter sauce that one would soon never forget. If you were so lucky to have Rebecca as your server, your evening or lunch would be the one unforgettable evening. This restaurant is definitely a five star restaurants and I highly recommend it!!!! read more

These guys made me a cappuccino for my friends fiancee even though they were closing just because I told them I was in a jam. Unreal service. And Great manners. What a refreshing attitude from what seemed to be a high-end establishment. read more

Service was amazing. Food was beyond words, some of the best food I have ever had. Atmosphere was great. Had a reservation for a Monday night but was quite quiet read more

This is by far my most favourite restaurant in Edmonton! I discovered it a few years ago when a friend got me a gift card for my birthday. I have since come back here so many times. My friends, family and husband love the restaurant also. The prices are a bit high at first glance but the meal is so worth it! The service is impeccable, the meal presentation is lovely and the ambiance is romantic. I recommend it to everyone. read more

We waited for 15 min. No one took our drink or food order. They kept walking past us. Paying more attention to evryone wearing a suit. I guess you have to wear a suit to get service read more

This place hits the spot if you're in the mood for delicious tasty food done right, friendly attentive service, and good atmosphere. We were a group of 5, 2 people had the family style dinner that came with the piri piri prawn, and scallops for appetizer, main course was the Chillean sea bass and black cod on Lobster risotto, and a trio of desserts. It wa $55.00 per person and minimum of 2 had to have it. My husband and I had the mussels to start and the ahi tuna Sphaghetti. A friend had the Ceasar salad, the cured meat to start and roasted chicken for dinner. Everything was well plated, but tasted even better. The lobster flavor in the risotto really came through and it was creamy and perfect. The ahi tuna on Sphaghetti was every well done, pasta cooked to perfection, ahi tuna seared and thinly sliced that is fresh and well seasoned. The roasted chicken was enjoyed by my friend. The scallop was delicious and the cucumber was refreshing. Now onto my week spot, the dessert. I had the trio chocolate that had a layer of white, dark chocolate perfectly balanced so the sweetness of the white chocolate doesn't take over it and a Oreo cookie crust and icecream came on the side. Perfect ending to my dinner. I can't comment on the trio dessert but it looked delicious. In the voice of Arnold, "I will be back!" read more

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As someone who dines out 2-5 times a week at various upscale restaurants in Edmonton, I was looking forward to trying Sabor Divino. The experience was a complete disaster. We arrived for our reservation and were "greeted" by a haughty woman. She didn't smile, she didn't welcome us--she didn't even offer to take our coats. She was incredibly rude and condescending (which was amusing given she was in a long sundress with her black bra straps showing--hardly elegant attire). Our table was not ready, which was fine with us and we sat in the cafe section to enjoy a cocktail before dinner. Twenty minutes later, we were still waiting for our cocktail. I ordered two Caipirinhas. They arrived looking suspiciously like rum and soda water, and after a sip I could tell they were not caipirnhas. I doublechecked that we had been served the correct cocktails (the restaurant was busy after all) and our waiter checked. Indeed, they were and the bartender was "amazing" so they had to be right. After living by an amazing Brazillian restaruant in NY with the best caipirinhas in the city, I can assure you they weren't only watered down, they weren't mixed correctly at all. We were seated at our table and perused the menu. The ambience was absolutely lovely, with warm woods and subtle lighting. There was a piano player, albeit playing on an electronic piano with HUGE speakers surrounding it (unnecessary and obnoxious, breaking up the room and blocking views). We ordered a pitcher of the cava sangria. Twenty five minutes later we were served a pitcher of the red wine sangria. I gently corrected our waiter--who was so nervous and flustered I wanted to give him a glass of the sangria--and ten minutes later we received the correct sangria. It was not worth the wait--it was all juice and soda and barely any cava and certainly not the right liqueurs. My date and I laughed it off and ordered our food. The mussels were fine, arriving in fifteen minutes or so. Dinner, however, was a disaster! Not only did we wait over an HOUR AND TEN MINUTES for our entrees (this was after our appetizer was cleared), but the food arrived COLD. My lobster pasta was frigid, and the lobster and jumbo prawns hadn't been precut out of the shell. I had to ask for a lobster knife four times before the waiter remembered and then it took me ten minutes to get the frozen lobster out of the shell. The pasta was so overcooked it was one huge lump and I've had better cream sauce in economy class. My date's tuna was okay, but the vegetables/potatoes were cold. We were so frustrated by this point--over $50 on watered down improperly mixed drinks, waiting over an hour for our food, horrible service--that we joked about going to the Old Spaghetti Factory next door where we were pretty sure we could get food that would at least be warm and cocktails with actual alcohol in them. Our waiter was very nice and apologetic, and informed the manager. He was apologetic but not particularly surprised that our food took over an hour. They offered to remake it but we didn't want to wait another hour. The manager removed the entrees from our bil (admitting it was a common to wait over an hour for food there), despite us saying it wasn't necessary. They also insisted we order dessert, which we did reluctantly. The creme brule arrived ice cold in the middle and very lumpy--obviously it had been in the fridge all day and they simply crisped the sugar on top. At this point, all we could do was laugh and leave our distressed, poorly trained waiter a generous tip. And go directly to Cafe Select for a late dinner because we were starving. This place easily impresses with its elegant ambience, but only those without fine dining experience will be impressed with anything else. I don't mind paying for a delicious meal and cocktails, but I do mind paying $38 for pasta that could've been prepared better at the family restaurant next door. They have nothing to be haughty about. And someone please give our waiter a xanax! read more

Really great food, had a number of tapas which I won't list off, but my favourite was the octopus! If you are not squeamish of tenticles, then I HIGH recommend this dish, and get some bread to sop up that amazing sauce! Great service and a very cool space, definitely will not disappoint! Especially if you are tired of the over done casual dining in Edmonton (you know exactly what I'm talking about, lol)! read more

Welp! I love duck. I love duck when it's in the form of carpaccio and fanned out on a plate like it grew up that way with a toupée of arugula right in the centre. Easily shared with someone you like. I judge a restaurant on the beer list. At Sabor I found 'Little Creatures' which is a fantastic IPA from Australia and not found in many eateries. A+ But wait- the service. I think she was new :| As an ex server I have high expectations and so did my seasoned eating partner. It took more than a few minutes for her to approach our table and when she did we had to repeat everything a gazillion times because she was not familiar with the menu. She was pleasant and friendly but had that terrified deer in the headlights demeanour. She took our drink order and came back ten minutes later to clarify what the beers were. Grimace. Luckily, the atmosphere was fantastic: piano with live music, the kitchen visible with attractive Portuguese men doing things with food that only the imagination can expand on. I just wiped my brow. We also ordered the tuna tartar for an appetizer which came with toasted crostini that were perfectly lemony and fell apart in your mouth like a savoury wafer whose only purpose in life is to delight your senses. She ordered the lamb- which I tasted and it was the most tender lamb I may have had- in life. Ever. I had the duck. Duh. Also delicious. It came with braised cabbage and carrots and some kind of luxurious sauciness. We had a great time and tipped our server 20% because I've never seen a deer in a restaurant. I would definitely go back- but sit closer to the kitchen. read more

We made a last minute reservation and we were not disappointed. The ambiance was nice, low lighting, spaced out tables and there was live music. We took a seat at the bar and had a drink while waiting for the table. The bartender was friendly and helped me decide on a drink, he made a delicious amaretto sour. We got to our table, our server was pleasant and always on point with refilling my wine. We got a delicious lobster bisque and the seafood platter. Both we amazing! The food was so tasty- the risotto was incredible, the bisque was nice and creamy and the seafood was swimming in a sea of garlic butter. The prices were fair and totally worth it. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Edmonton. I've never had a bad meal and the service is always stellar.

Great service and food. Lovely ambience. Live music. Get the piri piri shrimp. Lobster risotto and cayenne chocolate mousse for desert.

This is one of my favourite restaurants. The risotto is always cooked to perfection and I always have a hard time deciding between the ink blackened risotto and the lobster one. The Portuguese broth is also very good, simple with lots of clams and mussels. read more

This place was absolutely AMAZING! Everything was impeccable! Servers were very friendly and pleasant and not overbearing. The atmosphere was soft and cozy and the food...oh my goodness! The food was exquisite and beautiful. This place is completely fantastic! Great for a romantic dinner. However the prices were a bit top but for what they give you in quality and quantity it completely makes up for it. I can promise you , you won't be disappointed! 10/10 read more

Food and ambiance are first rate, makes me homesick for home West Vancouver...

We had a party of 8 and a reservation for 5pm on a Saturday. I highly recommend going earlier as the food came in a timely manner. Our waiter was great and very knowledgeable about the wine and the menu. My husband and I shared the eggplant appetizer and it was excellent! On to the main courses; I orders the halibut and prawns in a cream sauce with saffron rice. Unfortunately I was extremely underwhelmed. Although the prawns and fish were cooked to perfection, the halibut was so over-salted it had to be eaten with sauce and rice in order to be edible. The rice and sauce were not anything special either. Because I was so disappointed with my dish I was able to sample two others that had been ordered at my table. My husband's Chilean sea bass was absolutely phenomenal, the lobster risotto was so delicious with big succulent chunks of lobster meat and great flavor. My father had the lamb and said it was also exceptional. I will definitely be going back to try the dishes that I didn't order the first time! read more

Excellent food and service. The wine was delicious. And paired nicely with the filet mignon and the seafood. The octopus is not something I would eat again due to the texture and I was not a fan of the flavours. The tuna tartare and the grilled calamari were lovely. read more

My wife and I had an excellent meal here. The prices were high but we enjoyed everything, so it's worth it. The service was excellent. I had a perfectly done steak and she had black cod, as well as a perfect salad and good soup. We were very full and couldn't sample desert, altho the jalapeno mouse certainly looked tempting. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Sabor for our anniversary dinner. We are both young looking (in our early 20s) and felt that from the moment we came into the restaurant we were not treated as well as other guests. I told the server that I had a peanut and mustard allergy. He said he would check about the mustard in the dish and never came back to reassure me that the food did not contain mustard. Although I assumed that the dish did not have mustard, it would have been nice if the server took the time to let me know, since I do have an anaphylactic allergy to mustard. On the bright side, the food was delicious. My boyfriend ordered the pork trio and I ordered the octopus. For dessert we shared a chocolate slab with white and dark chocolate. However, when we were ordering our dessert we had asked the server to give us more information about the chocolate slab (we weren't sure if it was more of a cake texture or simply chocolate). His response was pretty much "it's exactly what it sounds like." I was taken aback by his answer. I had worked in a restaurant previously, and am used to service where they explain the food to you, and maybe even try to sell it to you. I saw our server being quite warm and talkative to other tables; however, to us he gave us minimal service. Even though the food was delicious, my boyfriend and I both said we would not return to this restaurant. We both were looking forward to having a nice meal. I am in graduate school and do not get to go out to such nice restaurants very often. We decided to splurge a bit but I would have preferred going to a restaurant with more mediocre food but friendlier service. http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g154914-d1342991-r325916570-SABOR_Restaurant-Edmonton_Alberta.html# read more

Ate at Sabor for the first time on a recent business trip. Would definitely return. Ambience is great, service was very efficient and warm. I probably ordered the wrong entree - just not my taste but it was clearly well prepared. I will come back. read more

One of our favourite places! The food is consistently delicious, the service is great, and the atmosphere is terrific. I highly recommend it! read more

Had a wonderful meal! Exceptional service. The Piri Piri Pwawns were fantastic, great seasoning and cooked perfectly. The 3 Boar dinner was unique, the lamb chops were perfect and the paella was really tasty. Highly recommended. read more

Delicious! Great atmosphere, great staff overall fantastic experience. We shared the seafood platter and enjoyed every part of it. Lots of lobster meat and the lobster risotto was delicious. Finished off the meal with the cheesecake. I would definitely recommend both items and will be back to try out other items read more

My boyfriend and I are avid downtown diners and have been looking forward to trying the highly recommended Sabor Divino. We were able to walk there on a beautiful spring evening, though we didn't make it out of the house until almost 9. I noticed on the website that reservations were available until 11:30, so I assumed it would be no trouble getting a table... however, when we walked in, the hostess looked at us with such disgust that I found myself worrying that we showed up under- dressed (though we are young, and often misjudged as "lower class citizens", this treatment never ceases to grind my gears)... I asked her if they were still taking tables and she shrugged and shot the manager(?) an annoyed look. Luckily, our server, Chris, came to our rescue. Lured by the patio and the warm spring air, we chose to sit in the lounge near the open doors. Decorated impeccably with colors my boyfriend and I resultingly discussed for our bedroom, combined with exposed brick and the perfect spot to people watch, the atmosphere quickly began to make up for the hostess's confusingly rude behavior. I must admit, I picked out a bottle of wine before we even arrived from the wine list on the website, a favorite from New Zealand, the Main Divide Reisling. That said, our server knew it would be a nice pairing with our dishes (Tagliatelle Chicken, for me, and the Black Spaghetti with Prawns and Scallops for my boyfriend)... and I must say, wine snobs though we are, Chris presented and poured the wine perfectly... he even undid the screw top with unbelievable class and flare, I thought this to be an impossible task! We have NEVER, in all of our fine dining experiences, had a server CORRECTLY pour wine. Chris was the first and we were both elated and impressed with his performance. We ordered the Mista Salad to share as a starter (since I am a picky eater, and no fan of seafood or raw meats...) and, in all honesty, it was one of the highlights of the meal. Not to say our entrees weren't wonderful, but the salad was presented beautifully, a rainbow of tomatoes and lettuce, served in just the right amount of delicious, house made balsamic dressing, complete with serving utensils for us to dish it out between ourselves. And Sabor Divino continued to impress. My expectations were high after the salad experience and when our entrees arrived, we were not disappointed., The aroma alone was exceptional, and though the plates were large and piled high, we nearly finished them in their entirety. Perfectly flavoured and unique, I stuffed myself full of this delicious fare. Though the kitchen was closing at 10, Chris assured us he would be able to bring us dessert, and our choices (Chocolate Cayenne Mousse and Cheesecake with Black Cherries and Port) paired with a fine shot of espresso were the perfect conclusion to our wonderful meals. Though when we first set foot in the restaurant, I was tempted to turn right back around; Chris's over the top, 5 star service completely redeemed the experience for us. And the excellent food only furthered our evening into one we will always remember. We will be back again soon, and recommending this delightful spot on the boardwalk to everyone we know! read more

Went here for the first time for lunch with friends and co-workers. We were a large group (15 people), and so had a dedicated server, who you would think was *dedicated*. Apprently, not so much. some members of our party were coming in a bit later as it was a surprise lunch, but our server did not introduce himself, nor did he take any drink orders as people arrived. As a result, some of us were waitign 30 minutes to order a drink. He dropped menus on the table, didn't offer any further information on the specials, and not once during the meal did he refill the water glasses or offer a refill on drinks. The food was good - I had the gnocchi with lamb and veg ragu. However, I did not finish my meal, only had about 1/4 of it. I had hoped to have the rest packed up to take home as there was enoguh for two more meals! But the server came around, picked up my dish and before I could say a word, dropped a pile of dirty dishes on top of it!! Of course, no way did I want to take it with me then. Can't say that I was too happy abotu having to pay $18.00 for a meal that I barely touched and didn't even have a chance to bring home as he didn't even ask if I was done with the dish! In the end, 6 out of the 15 people in our party had issues with their bills - overcharges. And the 18% gratuity seemed a little much with the low level of service. All in all, a shame. I was hugely disappointed, and the food was not good enough to make me go back for more poor service. read more

Another hidden gem in Edmonton. This venue is huge and for good reason. The atmosphere is always bustling, the menu is vast and also delicious. Don't think of anything else for seafood in Edmonton. read more

Excellent fresh food. Very stylish environment. Waiters know how to accommodate groups and intimate dates. This place satisfies on all levels. read more

Absolutely terrible customer service. Came for a party with a set menu late in the evening. We ate before because my wife couldn't eat anything off the menu due to her diet. Asked if we could do just the tapas but we're told it was impossible because it was a set menu and we would be charged for the full meal. My wife has dietary restrictions and was therefore forced to order something she couldn't even eat. We were told we could pack it up and take it home for tomorrow. I work in the hospitality industry and this is the first time management would not make an exception in a case like this. I'm Portuguese and I can say I won't be coming back to this place. read more

Extremely disappointing. Never go to Sabor to celebrate a birthday with a party of 20 unless you want to arrive at your reservation at 7:30pm and then not eat your main course till 10pm....we left before dessert showed up. From the limited menu provided(for our big group), the food was NOT worth the wait. It seemed the Restsurant was short staffed or they had a fire in the kitchen but no explanation was ever given as to why our food took so long to arrive. The servers were unfriendly and insincere in their service. We finally flagged down staff to let them know our concerns, and found out it was one of the owners...we thought finally, someone who will be concerned about the atrocious service our party had suffered. He didn't give a crap, he didn't show any concern, he was rude and clearly has no idea what customer care or service should be. Hopefully the other owners have more concern. For all the positive Yelp reviews I was so excited to try Sabor. It may have been the worst restaurant experience I have ever had ever. read more

My first time, very nice, took my wife for dinner and she was pleased although it is a bit more expensive. Usually my wife is critical of restaurants especially pricing but not this time. We had several plates to try aged beef, sardines, liver pate, smoked duck and the main was sea food paella which was great. For dessert we had the chocolate slab which came with black berry sauce and vanilla ice cream which was amazing and seems to be in house made. Overall very positive. read more

We had an excellent meal here. Cuisine and service were excellent and the staff cared about our experience. Will be back!

Had dinner with a large group. The private dining area wasn't very private - I actually felt bad that we were too noisy since it was open to the main restaurant. We ate from a set "family style" menu and though it took quite a long time to get all of the food out, it was excellent. Stand outs were the salt cod, salmon and desserts. Would definitely go again. read more

I used to be a big fan of Sabor Divino, but recently my husband and me went for a date night out to the recently renamed "Sabor," and were quite disappointed. The food quality was not up to par and the servers were not as professional. I was starving and decided to order the larger version of the beef tenderloin steak, my usual favourite. When we received our meals, they had given me the smaller steak. The server told me that they were out of the 12 oz steaks and that she "had made the executive decision to give me the smaller [6 oz] steak," instead of asking me what I wanted. I would have ordered an appetizer had I known, or changed something. (As well, if the big steak is twice the size, couldn't they have just provided me with two 6oz steaks)? My husband's fish was good, but he noted that it wasn't as good as other times. Ironically, it was this time that they seemed so concerned about our experience, as multiple staff members inquired about our evening. Apart from the steak mishap, nothing was necessarily wrong, and we aren't apt to complain, but it has effected our interest in returning. This place has gone too mainstream and the quality of service and food has been compromised, as far as we are concerned. We haven't had much interest in returning. read more

This place is great the seafood is so tasty and I love the location. It does get a bit pricey but overall the food is excellent will keep coming back. read more

Love this place. Food is great and the wine list even better. Prices are what you would expect from an upscale place and that's fine with me because I'm choosing to go to an upscale place. If I wanted Boston pizza prices, I would go to Boston pizza. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed. read more

Awesome food, and great service and decor. The lobster risotto was amazing - with big chunks of lobster and a well balanced tomato-based sauce. The lamb salad (appetizer) is absolutely mandatory!! I will definitely go back :D read more

Excellent tapas menu. Be sure to try the octopus, it reminded me of the type we had in Portugal. The ribs were smokey perfection & the little panini tapas absolutely delicious. Wonderful ambiance sitting outdoors. Service was excellent. We really enjoyed ourselves. I could come here every week!! read more