We came here for a special dinner, paid in part from a gift certificate from our son. It's very close to the Legislature so there's a beautiful view of the Legislature and the High Level Bridge. Service was excellent throughout our evening. The food was good but lacked the wow factor that the price would suggest it should have. I think that the best part of the food was listening to the server's description of our dishes. For example I had the Lamb Duo. The Lamb was good but not special. There was the variety of two types of lamb on the plate which was nice. We started our meal with appetizers. My wife ordered the Cabbage and it was perhaps the one dish with the wow factor. I had the cauliflower soup which was nice. It tasted just like cauliflower soup. Ambiance was nice and perhaps surprisingly formal. I can recommend The Butternut Tree for business dinners or after work get togethers where price is not an issue. Our meal included some Thursday specials and no GST. It was just over $200.00 for two people, gratuity and all. read more

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The food was amazing from the presentation to the flavors. The atmosphere was light and fun. The service team managed a very busy crowd with excellence. I fealt very comfortable and the ambiance was calm yet fun. read more

The Butternut Tree was amazing. We had the beef welington for 2 , done to perfection. Service was great , and informative on what we were eating, made evey bit a new experience.. Recomend a bordeaux with the beef wellington. Good music , and kitchen staff with Chef were great and on time with the meal read more

The Butternut Tree - Beef wellington for 2 , and my beautiful wife - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The ambiance was pleasant, situated on the main floor of a commercial building overlooking the River Valley. The server demonstrated a strong understanding of the menu options, however, her knowledge regarding beverage selections appeared limited without consulting the menu. We ordered the lamb and duck as our main courses. While both dishes were aesthetically presented, their flavor profiles did not meet our expectations. The duck possessed a rubbery texture and an unidentifiable origin, seemingly prepared with expired cooking oil. Similarly, the lamb consisted of approximately 50% fat and exhibited a taste consistent with expired oil. Regrettably, the culinary quality of this establishment has no been able to meet our expectations and I would not recommend it. read more

Came for the tasting menu $105 per person and it was so worthwhile! There is parking behind the building a little hidden but super close. And I did see a baby change table in the bathroom too... but this is definitely an upper class dining experience. To start with we decided to order some drinks instead of doing the wine pairing. Tried the non-alcoholic Bees Knees $10 and this ginger tumeric mocktail of healthy goodness was right up my alley. I ordered the signature London Fog $16- earl grey vodka, vanilla cordial, lemon, egg white. And this drink was amazing! Creamy and smooth and so tasty. Our servers were amazing, my water cup was always full and they checked in on us often but not too much. They were friendly and did a great job presenting the courses as they came out. The tasting menu changes so I'd be game to come back and check it out another time for sure: Ahi Tuna - Shishito: so refreshing and I loved the spicy pepper salsa medley Bison - cured egg: I've never had bison tartar but dang this was such a unique and delightful dish. It also had some mushrooms on it that were so delicately tasty. Winter cabbage - caramelized whey: the best dish in the house! I'm a big cabbage fan already but this dish was just delightfully rich and full of flavour. Lingcod - Fennel Velouté: probably the least outstanding dish. Still good and served with lots of root vegetables which I enjoyed. Typically if I order from a menu I lean towards the fish dishes so I'm glad they served one in this tasting menu. Alberta AAA ribeye: very fitting for an Alberta/ local food forward restaurant. You can't go wrong with a good cut of meat cooked right. Posset - raspberry: this was more of a mint forward dish, the brig strips of mint were alright. I enjoyed the flavour of the posset- it was light and fresh with a nice lemony flavour. And to finish it off in case you weren't full enough we got a small order of the cheese board. Lovely presentation and the jams/jellies/honeys so good! Overall a memorable and delightfully tasty first tasting experience I would recommend to anyone. read more

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Can park on the street. Paid $3 for 2 hours. Dinner went longer than 2 hours but waiter said not to worry about paying extra. We did the tasting menu for my mom's birthday! $105/person Apple Whey amuse Bouche: 8.5/10. Was fine, my mother found hers was too salty but I would not describe mine as salty at all. Charred Cabbage: 10/10. If you don't hate cabbage this was fantastic. Could see people who dislike cabbage having difficulty with this one as it is super cabbage forward. Scallop "soup": 10/10 very creamy, scallops were cooked perfectly Pasta: 7/10. cheese inside all escaped as soon as you cut it but these were too big for 1 bite. Didn't like how oily it felt with all the butter at the bottom. Cod: 9/10. Sauce was too light for me but pairs well with the fish which was cooked perfectly. Saskatoon beef 2 ways: 10/10. Beef short rib in mashed potato (bowl) was by far the best course of the night. Steak on plate was good and more classic. Cake + ice cream: ice cream was 10/10. Cake was not to our taste. Flavors were bland and I was lacking texture. Mother did not like the Jello almond layer at all. They were super kind and put a candle on her plate. 2 macaroons to go as well which my mother took home. Overall best tasting menu in Edmonton so far! Portions were good as I didn't feel too full at the end, but I felt I got my money's worth. Proteins were all 10/10 really well cooked. 100% recommend for any celebration occasions. read more

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Located in the beautiful Government center area. This high end restaurant is a must try for locals and visitors. The restaurant overlooks the legislature and the river Valley. The decoration inside is rustic industrial style with some light music playing in the background. The service was prompt and courteous. The menu has two different options, À la carte or tasting menu. We chose the tasting menu. The vegetarian tasting menu is $70 and the seasonal is $85. The amuse bouche was delicious, creamy and the pastry very well done, 5/5. The salad was delicious with walnuts and spring leafy greens with a mustard vinaigrette dressing, 4/5. The blue cheese was a bit too strong. The Brussel sprouts were next, very good flavors with parmesan, pickled onions and an aioli sauce. The dish had so much potential but there was just too much sauce. The vinegar in the pickled onions broke the aioli sauce, 3/5. Right after were the mushrooms, these were delicious. Very well cooked. The dish overall was underwhelming as it was just mushrooms. The seasonal menu had a pork with seasonal vegetables. So not really comparable, nonetheless, 4/5. Tortellini stuffed with lemon ricotta cheese was delicious. Absolutely delicious. Nothing to change or add, 5/5. Roasted cabbage was a controversial dish to me. The seasonal tasting menu had two pieces of steak. The vegetarian counterpart dish was extremely underwhelming. The cabbage wasn't cooked well and it was difficult to cut. The sauce was delicious though, overall 3/5. The dessert was amazing! Creamy, smooth with a delicious fruity sauce. 5/5 Overall an amazing place to try. Next time I'm having a la carte. The vegetarian options are clearly not the chef's strongest skill. read more

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The Butternut Tree has been on our "Want to Go List" since 2018. I'm so glad we finally went and had a delightful, fancy dinner out. We had the August 2023 Seasonal Tasting Menu. The portions, pacing and wine pairings were just right. We left feeling satisfied but not hungry or stuffed. We also received excellent service and had a great view overlooking the High Level Bridge and Constable Ezio Faraone Park, perfect for people watching. We'll be back again to celebrate another occasion or to try their brunch. read more

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Their brunch was good. The loco moco was different/unique. The beef Wellington was FILLING. The space is gorgeous & I like the open concept kitchen (in that you can watch the kitchen staff cook, prepare your food). The views here are great, & there's plenty of natural light. Overall, I would be curious to come back to try their other brunch menu items! read more

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Beautiful spot with an equally beautiful view! Love all the natural light coming in through the big picture windows and gorgeous view of the legislature. Probably an awesome spot to watch the fireworks from. Love how innovative the menu is, albeit some of the dishes were hit and miss, but creative nonetheless. Also liked all the Canadian food sources. Don't be fooled by the "soda" on the menu. I'm pretty sure it's kombucha. It did not taste good, but only because I hate kombucha. We went for the tasting menu. Food came out at a good pace, we didn't feel rushed, the portion sizes were decent and we were happily satisfied by the end. I just recently went and looked at the menu again online and it looks like it's already changed from a couple months ago. I would definitely check this place out again. Great service, loved all the detailed descriptions that came with each dish. Free underground parking available too! Woot! Free wifi also available. read more

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Always an excellent dinner. Took our oldest to do the wine pairings before going away to University and he learned so much from our knowledgable wait staff. Really enjoyed the meal - love your vegetable dishes every time. Great place to celebrate. read more

Definitely a fancy restaurant with the prices to match. Expect to be spending roughly $200 for two mains, an entree and wine/cocktails. That being said, it was an awesome experience. I think a lot of that has to do with the excellent service you receive throughout your meal. Our server was honestly perfect, he checked up on us often enough, kept our waters filled and made jokes. It was a really pleasant experience and you can tell that they take a lot of care in presenting their customers with the best. The food was delicious, although we were still hungry. For $40 to $50 per entree I was expecting more than a few bites. We also waited almost an hour to get our mains, which was a little bit long. We had to hold off on finishing our bottle of wine because we wanted it to actually last during the dinner. We had the duck and salmon as our mains, as well as an appetizer and they were all delicious tasting, just small. They also started us off with an amuse bouche which I didn't really like, but my partner liked it so there ya go. Our after dinner cocktails were to die for though. Nicely presented and very unique. I tried the Saskatoon Sea and it was delicious. Decor is amazing, and we were seated next to the window with a view of the Legislature grounds and the bridge. Very cute. I am giving a 4/5 because it truly was a stunning experience. I will mention however, that we stopped at Timmy's on the way home because we were still hungry. read more

The Butternut Tree - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I loved my experience here from the service to the food to the location. I live across the river so this is within spitting distance for me. We came here on a date night and opted for the tasting menu. It was a def win. I will warn you though that the portion sizes are on the smaller side. For me that is ok and I am a smaller kind of gal. My partner was a smidge hungry afterwards but the taste of the food was so amazing he didn't complain. Artists will go gaga over this place. It is extremely creative. I was impressed by the stories behind the dishes and the exquisite plating made it almost a crime to eat it! This is seriously beautiful food. Emphasis on the beauty. The man who is the genius behind this place came out at the end to meet us. He clearly has such a love for his life and it really comes out in his food. He even helped make the pottery you will be eating from. He is completely hands-on and puts all his heart into this art of his. Come give The Butternut Tree a try. You will love it. Pro Tip: Get a romantic window facing the Leg read more

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Super cool and noteworthy restaurant concept: Everything is sourced locally from Canada, even behind their bar! Reminds me of Saison in San Francisco, but at a much earlier stage of their culinary journey. 4/5 stars because not every dish was amazing, and because the front of house staff were on the younger side and the service wasn't quite at par for the price we were paying. We went on a Saturday night for a 6pm reservation. When we first arrived, we were one out of two tables there, but by the time it was 8pm, the place had filled up! There is free street parking after 6pm and free parking in the building as well. They have an amazing view of the legislature building and because we went right after Christmas, the trees were all lit up! We ordered the Beexwax and Fungi Hibernation cocktails and a Kombucha and a glass of the Baco Noir. The Beexwax had a very cool smoked toasted buckwheat Ice that had a pink tint to it, and as it melted it gave the cocktail a smokey aroma. I had never heard of a Baco Noir, but it was very similar to a pino noir, just a little more full bodied and it was delicious. We decided to opt out of the tasting menu because we wanted to try things on the a la cart menu. For appetizers, we ordered the oysters, autumn squash, manila clams, cauliflower soup, and the black New Brunswick Sturgeon caviar. The oysters were fried so its perfect for those who can't eat them raw, but on the smaller side in size. The autumn squash was the most memorable dish of the entire evening for us. There were four different kinds of squash, which ironically did not include a butternut squash (ha-ha), with poached pear, blue cheese and pumpkin/sunflower seeds. All the textures and flavours meshed so well together, it was hands down my favourite dish. The cauliflower soup had some grilled turnips and sherry parsnips in it which made every scoop a different flavour- YUM. The Manila clams were not as memorable as the other dishes but still good. And the caviar was presented with some minced shallots, pickled spruce needles and creme fresh which was pretty awesome. For our mains we ordered the duck, the gindara sablefish, the cabbage roll and the Alberta beef short rib. Out of the four, the cabbage roll was our least favourite dish, only because the texture of the rye risotto and the cabbage roll all meshed together into one, and the flavours were kind of bland. The cabbage roll had crickets in them, which gave it a unique twist, but also makes it a non-vegetarian option (But they do have a vegetarian tasting menu). The gindara sablefish was good, but also kind of bland. The beef short rib and duck were our two favourites, no surprise there with Alberta being famous for their beef. The duck was cooked perfectly and the creamed spaghetti squash refreshing and complemented the duck well. Overall, it was a great experience, the wait staff were friendly, and I would keep going back to support the business and the concept of locally sourcing food! read more

Hands-down, the best brunch I've had in Edmonton. This place will get your tastebuds dancing. If you're even slightly considering coming here, trust me, you will not regret it. You won't find pancakes, waffles, french toast, or back bacon here. What you will find is a completely unique menu with a definite homage to Canada. Bannock topped with delicious mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, and quail egg; eggs Benedict served on crab cakes with a perfect hollandaise sauce; and probably my favourite, the Pomme Anna crisp layers of sliced potato, topped pickled spruce tips, and a side of kelp butter. The restaurant itself is stunning. Very open, with lovely reclaimed wood beams, and fantastic views of the Legislature and High Level Bridge. Our server, Ty, was pretty amazing too. I honestly can't wait to go back for dinner and try the tasting menu. The Butternut Tree is worth every damn dollar you will spend here. read more

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Each time I visit The Butternut Tree, I'm exposed to Canadian foods I have never previous tried, and my palate expands. For example, my last visit introduced me to caribou moss (flash fried with creme fraiche - delicious!), ivory salmon, morel mushrooms, and squash blossoms, among others. The portions are smaller (plan to eat an appetizer with your main, if you're not having a tasting) but the high quality of ingredients always leaves me feeling satisfied and refreshed. I've visited several times since their opening about a year ago, and, while they were good at first, I feel The Butternut Tree has really found its footing and come into its own. This is a restaurant we're lucky to have, and I am so happy so support. read more

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I recently tried The Butternut Tree. I made a reservation and I'm glad I did, it was fairly busy at 8:00pm on a Thursday. We began with the broccoli appetizer. It's hard to describe because you might not think the individual ingredients go together, but they do. Broccoli, boar, cereal grains, and a duck egg combine to be creamy, crunchy, and savory all at once. I'd go back just to have that again... For entrees, my companions and I had the lingcod, elk, and duck. Each one was very good. Of course, all the food looks beautiful. All the wine is from Canada. We had the screech carrot cake for dessert. It is nice to try new things and this experience had several new things for me, for example, I've not had reindeer moss before and was pleased to enjoy both the texture and the taste. In my experience here, it was important to have a bit of everything on your fork for each bite, it was the combination of things that made the taste sensation. Although we parked on the street, we heard that there is designated parking for this restaurant. The restaurant is on the second floor so you may not notice it from the street. The view is amazing, the décor is warm, woody, and windowy. Two more things... there is no pepper (it is my understanding that this is due to pepper not being local to Canada), not a big thing but worth mentioning. And, it's what I would consider very expensive, for us it was approximately $100.00/person. read more

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Just beyond the Alberta Legislature Building behind the High Level Bridge is Ledgeview Centre, home to The Butternut Tree. Floor to ceiling windows offer unobstructed views of the Legislature grounds and the river valley, which provide the beautiful backdrop to Edmonton's newest restaurant. The Butternut Tree could easily be named one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city. This open-concept 58 seat restaurant with high ceilings and rustic wooden accents offers panoramic views and the perfect setting for intimate dinners. The glass-enclosed kitchen offers transparency and allows diners to get a closer look on how the dishes are prepared. For larger groups, a private dining room complete with a fireplace and a private entrance seats up to 12. I was lucky to find myself dining in the private room amongst friends and fellow bloggers on media night for The Butternut Tree. Our dinner started off with an amuse bouche of salt-cured halibut dressed lightly with juniper oil, chives, apple, and marigold. The one bite was fresh and pleasing to the palate, setting the bar high for the dishes to come. The menu at The Butternut Tree is a great representation of seasonal, Canadian ingredients. The menu is thoughtful, concise, and brings together unique ingredients in combinations that you may have never seen before. I found it difficult to choose my dishes for the evening since everything sounded so interesting, but I was also happy to see many vegetable-forward dishes. The Broccoli ($16) brings together roasted pork belly, pickled garlic scapes, cereal grains, and a leek ash dusted soft boiled duck egg. Cutting into the duck egg made it apparent that it was the star of the dish, with the oozing, rich yolk bringing all the components together. The pickled scapes brought the perfect contrast against the richness of the yolk, and I quite enjoyed the texture of the cereal grains lining the plate. This dish was a unanimous table favourite. The Grilled Bannock ($14) is a fantastic sharing appetizer, served as four individual portions. With a crispy exterior and tender centre, the bannock merries it's smokiness with the umami of wild mushrooms, winged kelp, berries, and pumpkin seeds. It's a dish I would easily order again and consider having all to myself. The Crab Tart ($14) was arguably the most beautiful dish of the night, almost too pretty to eat with the garnishing of herbs and edible flowers. The crispy rye tart held a generous portion of flaked crab meat, herbs, smoked creme fraiche and thinly sliced unripe crab apples. Moving onto the main courses I opted for seafood, as all the options at The Butternut Tree are Oceanwise certified. The Miss Tatum Rockfish ($36), caught off the BC Coast, is plated with Saskatchewan wild rice, herbs, and a mixture of dragons tongue, fava, and green beans. The dish is finished with a light kelp broth poured tableside, giving this dish an A+ for presentation. The herbs in this dish are quite prominent, giving each bite layers of flavour, but personally I did find one to have a bit of a bitter aftertaste that didn't quite suit my palate. My fiance ordered the Bentley Bison Duo ($44) with a juniper butter brushed striploin cooked medium rare, and a fork tender braised bison short rib. The protein was accompanied by lentils, carrots, cauliflower and Saskatoon Berry jus, all which gave a nice contrast to the perfectly cooked bison. The Butternut Tree offers two desserts on their menu to end the evening on a sweet note. The Plum ($10) is lightly sweet with it's milk ice cream, honey meringue and oat crumble. Reminiscent of a fruit and granola parfait for breakfast, this dessert was right up my alley with the different textures and subtle sweetness. The other option is the Ployes Cake ($12) where thin buckwheat pancakes are stacked and layered with black currant jam and finished with maple butter, whipped cream, Alberta rose petals and berries. Like the plum dessert, the ployes cake could also pass as a breakfast dish. Although dense, the cake was not overly rich and heavy like some desserts can be. From the moment we ordered our drinks to the last bite of dessert, the we all had a wonderful evening of good food and hospitality. The Butternut Tree currently offers dinner service with a la carte plates or a tasting menu (5 course $90, $75 for vegetarian), with plans for weekend brunch in the works. Given the location and atmosphere, the restaurant does feel more upscale and is the perfect setting for an intimate meal. The use of local, seasonal ingredients also lends to a higher price point, making it a restaurant I would reserve for special occasions. With Winter around the corner, I'm looking forward to a return visit to see what Chef Downey puts on the next iteration of the menu. read more

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The food here is definitely art pieces I must say there plating is amazing! A must try! We had the broccoli appie with boar belly. It had a duck egg and the yolk tied it all together. The plate didn't look like much but the flavours were SO good For the entrees we had the pheasant, lingcod, elk steak and duck. I'd say the lingcod and elk were the best. The duck was tasty and cooked to perfection although I thought it was a bit gamey. The lingcod was so juicy. Recommend. The pheasant was alright. Didn't knock my sock off read more

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The Butternut Tree presents modern takes on traditional cuisine sourced from Canadian suppliers. That, coupled with an idyllic and elegant Legislature locale amidst lush greenery, made the eatery an unconventional and serene dinner spot away from the usual weekend crowds. With its dark furnishings, leather club seats and dim lighting, The Butternut Tree is one sexy restaurant. For dinner, we had the tasting menu which offered great taste, quality, and creativity but, certainly was not wallet-friendly. Dinner for 3 and 3 glasses of champagne was nearly $300 so, definitely an indulgence. They have an open kitchen which allows patrons to view their amazing chefs at work. All in all, I'll be back to try out some of their other offerings. Congratulations on your grand opening! read more

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It was the perfect atmosphere for a romantic dinner spot. Exposed wine cellar, intimate tables, big windows and polite waiters explaining details of the dishes. Food was delicious, perfectly cooked. Very satisfied . read more

One of my favourite places for a fancy dinner! The service is outstanding, the atmosphere is very elegant. They have a beautiful view overlooking the river valley and legislature. Great place for a date night, or special occasions. The food shines here. They have beautiful, delicious and very unique dishes compared to the rest of Edmonton. The Chef's creativity is one of the reasons we go back. They have seasonal menus, so its always a delightful experience going back. Even still I don't even hesitate when recommending this place. I don't drink much, but their drinks are also well crafted and delicious. read more

Wow! I think this restaurant just became my new favourite. This is definitely a fine dining experience but SO worth it! The service was phenomenal, our server Gary (ask for him!) was super informative and delightful. Food was top notch, I really love how unique the menu is, and it's all local! The restaurant is beautiful and if you're looking for an intimate date night, this place is it! read more

The Butternut Tree - Artic char, chefs special that night - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The butternut tree has been open for a little more than two years. It's a 'nice to try' restaurant where the food is good but not superb, though the ambiance and service makes up for what the palate lacks. We tried almost everything on the menu, and even though the presentation and ingredients are top notch, ever dish left something to be desired in terms of flavor. Some dishes were overwhelmed with different textures and flavors, all seemingly vying for attention but never coalescing into a whole. Other dishes simply lacked flavor altogether. The service however is second to none, and the atmosphere is also excellent for a quiet upscale dinner or for a special occasion. All in all, the value is lacking. However it's certainly worth a try, and you can make the final decision yourself of whether or not you'd return. read more

The Butternut Tree - Bison - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Truly one my favorite restaurants here in this city. Every meal is delicious, innovative and service never disappoints. I was here for the 15 course Spring Tasting Menu and have been back for dinner ever since. I've yet to order a la carte because it's such a pleasure being surprised by whatever Chef Downey creates that night. Even when we were too full for dessert, he drops by with the perfect dollop of spruce tip ice cream. Can't wait to come again! read more

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DO NOT RECOMMEND FOR A PRIVATE EVENT. Had a awful experience with this restaurant. We had booked a corporate event and rented out the whole venue. The staff and owner were unaccomdating and difficult to plan the event with.  Beware of hidden fees and exaggerated rental costs. This restaurant charges a premium but does not operate in that way. The staff were passive aggressive in dealing with our guests mostly due to masking rules. We were all aware of masking rules and not opposed to them. But what I didn't know was how aggressive and militant they were about enforcement. The staff would pester guests if they stood up to greet someone or pulled down there mask for a sip of their drink or to eat. It became very abrasive and ruined our event. Majority of the guests consisted of health professionals that were happy to wear a mask when appropriate. We also felt like we were spoken to in a condescending manner many times throughout the evening. While the venue is beautiful and the food was good. I would never book an event here again nor recommend them to anyone else. read more

The service, views, music, atmosphere, and food were sublime! I went for brunch and would highly recommend the pear mimosa and zucchini fritter Benedict (most delicious take on eggs Benedict I've ever tried; the hollandaise sauce was out of this world). The cranberry mimosa was nice as well, but more tart and "champagne-tasting" than the pear. The wall of windows overlooking the legislature and park with the high level train car passing through every so often (summer) was lovely. Our server provided us with interesting insights into our dishes; all ingredients used must be native to Canada which is very cool. The price point was higher than average but not insane since the quality of the food and drinks surpassed my expectations. Looking forward to trying dinner here in the future. read more

The Butternut Tree - Every item on this Benedict plate was to die for! Even the flowers! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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The old Copper Pot has a new name, new image, and a new chef. It will be the most underwhelming dining experience of your year unfortunately. The Decor is great! Always an amazing view of the south side of downtown. Creative barn wood features and a outstanding new look right into the kitchen. Beautiful So we get in on a Saturday 630 reservation and start our experience. The menu is a Canadian based bevy of cuisine from coast to coast. Lots of interesting (and extremely pretentious) options. The service out of the gate was painfully slow...just give me a drink please!!! I decided to start with a clam appetizer that was extraordinarily underwhelming. Kinda heavy on the onion and no flavour of clam what so ever...the broth was nice and the bread was crusty a good vessel for sopping. I had the Sablefish main which was equally disappointing. The fish was cooked on point for sure but it was just fishy and under seasoned. The hint of smoke was nice. The sides on the plate were ok I guess a nice roasted potato, but the parsnip was bland and anemic. Honestly I skipped dessert because I couldn't take anymore disappointment. I had such high hopes for this place....welp!! The wine list is pretty cool. Mostly Okanagan selections, but over priced and when we asked about corkage...denied! "We would like you to experience our Canadian wines" I could of brought Canadian wines if that was the criteria, don't insult your customers intelligence and let people pair their wines thanks... Overall it was a pretty sloppy night. The service, although extremely pleasant when he was around, was excruciatingly slow. I mean there were two waiters and a roamer (I think that's what she was doing) but sooooo slow for a 40 seat restaurant. If I'm paying 80 bucks for a bottle of wine I should never see the bottom of the glass, especially when the bottle isn't at the table! I appreciate that the tables are small and they were kind enough to keep the bottle chilled at a chill station but....Dude keep an eye out! Honestly I had heard so many good thing about this place but I will never go back. It's over priced, obnoxiously pretentious without the ability to back the flavour profiles that it rams down your throat. "We don't have lemons cause they don't come from Canada..." Go away just buy a lemon for people that like it with their water. They don't want a leaf from your greenhouse thanks..."this is a lemon geranium leaf" nope! Far better options for the YEG diner than this place in my view Cheers Andy read more

Amuse-bouche, Pine Haven Pig Tongue, Prairie Gardens Lamb Tartare. Poutine Rappe, Cod Head, Suncreek Ranch Elk, Laval Rabbit, King Cole Duck, BC Black Cod, Cloudberry Panna Cotta, Buckwheat Toffee Pudding Butternut Tree is a sleek looking place that specializes with tasty dishes that lie on the edge of plates. Before the apps started, we were treated to an amuse bouche of I think some kind of Char. I think for any fine dining place to be taken seriously now serves this little treat. Anyways, the appetizers here were generally really well presented and tasted above average. Pig tongue had aurora apple and mustard seeds and had a deep taste to it. The Tartare with cured egg yolk and hawthorne jam was pretty clutch as well. The large balls was the Poutine Rappe I believe and it had juicy duck inside with potato and blueberries. Dope. Cod head was a special and apparently our table full of Asians really enjoyed it lol. It was accompanied with juniper oil and was da bomb. All of the mains had such a good combo of protein and veg that most of the dishes tasted interestingly delicious without being too much. Elk had mustard glazed carrot. Rabbit had a red beet puree that impressed. The duck featured poached pear and oyster mushroom that had Asian hints in it that worked well together. Cod was as great as the head even though prepared differently. The seed crusted pomme puree on the cod really stood out with the black barley, great flavor. Desserts didn't disappoint either. Panna Cotta was refreshing with raspberry ice, mint, juniper and sea buckthorn gel. Toffee pudding was also well done and the lavender ice cream was suh good. Located just north of the High Level Bridge, and although this place is a little pricey, it is Canadian food done well. Some well thought out dishes and even better presentation. One of the chef's coming out and talking about pretty much every dish was a great touch and the fact that this place also has brunch makes it a place to try out. Sal says: Just Try It (3.5/5) Ben says: All I remember is the special cod head was dm haha Julia says: It was just average and overpriced read more

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One of the best restaurant meals I've ever had. Vegan tasting menu for 4. We enjoyed 9 exquisitely prepared dishes... flavourful, inventive, thoughtful, Canadian sourced, tasty courses in a lovely ambience. Honestly, it was food art! Service provided by Mallory was knowledgeable, attentive (just the right amount) and professional. Highly recommend. read more

My family and I went to the butternut tree for the first time for brunch. It was a great food experience. Firstly, the space is beautifully curated with simple colours of grey and black along with modern finishes like one of a kind pottery plates. But it was the food that was elegant, fresh and full of taste. I tried the crab cakes which came with two poached eggs, crispy bacon and spicy greens. The meal was delicious, well made and something I couldn't really get at home or elsewhere. The menu also lists complicated dishes like elk which isn't as available at other brunch restaurants. Overall the food, service and view was excellent. I will say the meal was s bit on the pricy side but worth it for the quality of the food and drinks. Highly recommended! read more

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I had sent my parents here for an anniversary dinner a few years ago, the staff were wonderful in arranging an doing the evening. Parents loved it. Finally had a chance to try it myself for their Easter High Tea this year. Again, great staff support in reserving and welcoming us. Presentation was lovely. But actual food was surprisingly disappointing. With so many items on the trays, it's OK that not everything was a "winner". (looking at you, salted-caramel-something and Madeleines.). But sandwiches so stale, I thought the bread might have been lightly toasted! Cake stale. Pavlova visibly burnt on bottom. We ate it all and were not hungry. Place is lovely, so whole experience was pleasant enough, but I wouldn't do it again. So sad! read more

Beautiful location with a great view. Parking underneath the building is free of charge. Service was excellent, beer and wine menu excellent, food tasted good and was beautifully presented. Q. So why only stars for food? A. It was cold. All of the mains. My duck was the warmest of the bunch, and that was barely warm. But here is the thing, it was absolutely delicious and one of the best dishes I've had in Alberta at any restaurant. My wife's beef? Cold. Veggies? Cold Our friend had the salmon, it was cold, and she couldn't eat much of it. I'm not sure what happened in the kitchen, but at $40-$50 a dish having your food come out cold is disappointing. When we discussed with the server he seemed to take it all in stride, which was odd, almost like it was expected. Regardless, they offered to make everything over again, but we couldn't be bothered to wait as we had evening plans, so my wife just asked for a redo on the beef in her dish. The beef came out quick, piping hot, and delicious. The chef also comped our desserts, but to be honest, it should have been 2 of the 3 mains. I'll be back, I'm sure it was a drastic error somewhere in the back, and if the food is this tasty cold, imagine how good it tastes hot. Please don't mess up round 2 Butternut Tree, Ill edit this after my next visit if required. read more

This is my favourite restaurant so far!! If u like high end food this is the place!!! The size of the dishes are good not to big and not to small, love the flavours on every dish, love that the chef uses local and fresh products and that he change the menu depending of the season, the restaurand is small and comfy with a prety nice view of the Legislature building!!!! Love the open kitchen concep so u can see how they cook your food and go inside to take a look!!! Did I mentiong the chef worked at Noma one of the best restaurants in the world? Well if you like to try new things this is the place to go!!! And the new brunch menu is amazing too!!! read more

The Butternut Tree - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Wonderful restaurant with reimagined Canadian cuisine. The food was special and I have eating nothing like it in Edmonton. The plating with the rustic plates gave the food a creative and warm presentation. I would recommend to anybody that loves good food to enjoy here. read more

This place is definitely 4 stars. Not 5. I ate here for Valentine's Day with the spouse. The restaurant is located on the main floor of the Ledge View tower.. a Class B tower with vacancy on the edge of Edmonton's river valley. No question the service here is spectacular. The waiters and waitresses are well educated and are vibrant. The food here is unlike anything ever created in Edmonton, the chef is phenomenal and there's no gripe here. Try everything or anything on the menu but be prepared to spend a pretty penny as the fare is on the higher end. The last star of this review is contributed to the location. Don't bother driving, parking is limited to either underground or residential street parking. I can't imagine this place buzzing on the weekend, weekdays are probably different since there's tenants on the upper floors. I don't understand why such a talented chef would be located here. I'm certain rents can be achieved else where. This is a prime example of how Edmonton has an abundant amount of under-managed real estate in hopes of acquiring tenants such as the Butternut Tree to revitalize their spaces. I can tell you that it takes more than a restaurant. read more

The chef is an expert experimental cook, so the menu may be more of an acquired taste. The waitress says the menu specializes in using local Canadian ingredients. I enjoyed the different flavor and how the spices complemented each other. I recommend the crab tart, trust me its very interesting. Only save this restaurant for special occasions once you have been there once to give the food a taste for yourself and close friends/fam. The food is quite pricey but worth the experience since the ingredients are high quality. The staff are very welcoming and deserve lots of tips! I found that the dessert was the best because even though the food was still following the local Canadian taste, it still felt like something to remind me of how good fruits are. Slicc interior it all nice and comfortable with the view of the legislature. It was pretty lit. read more

The Butternut Tree - Lingcod - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Had very high hopes after some friends recommend butternut to us, unfortunately our experience was quite disappointing. We ordered the 7 item tasting menu plus one dish. The first two courses where the AMUSE BOUCHE a tiny little cheese puff pastry and the Gougère MOUSSE which was a cracker with chicken liver both dishes very tiny and disappointing. Dish three was BRUSSEL SPROUTS which where ok at best. Followed by GNOCCHI which in my opinion was over cooked and a little mushy. The SABLE FISH with a wild rice was excellent and the only dish that kept me from giving this place one star, The pallet cleanser had popcorn in it which was a first for me. The Beef was a tiny strip of sirloin which was underwhelming and came with a barley and red pepper side which was honestly unpleasant and I only finished it because I was still very hungry at this point of the meal. the LE CHEVRONNÉ wasn't noteworthy enough to bother reviewing and the dessert was a tiny brownie type dessert which was alright. Our meal took 4 1/2 hours for 8 dishes, the chairs are incredibly uncomfortable. tiny unimpressive portions and just an overall the most disappointing dinning experience I have ever had. And I left hungry. read more

The Butternut Tree - Menu - Canadian (New) Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Food here not only looks good, but tastes amazing and the service was definitely first class. They are very accommodating. The Foie Gras is only on the tasting menu but i wanted to try it. Our server made a request in the kitchen to add it on my entree. It was the best one ive had. Staff is very knowledgeable, pleasant and definitely friendly. read more

Loved the presentation of all the dishes, however, quite a few of the dishes missed the mark. Elk was dry, duck was over cooked, panna cotta was a little stiff. Flavours were great, but definitely need to work on execution. We did love the Cod dishes though! Cooked the fish to perfection. Favourite dishes of the night. Would definitely come back again and give it another try. read more