This place might be dark and moody, maybe a little sketch from the outside. But you have to brave…read morepast that and go inside and be charged up by the amazing drinks and food. The staff were getting busy when we arrived after a show at the citadel but they were quick and made sure to still check on us frequently. Waters were never empty and our food came out promptly after we ordered. I was immediately drawn to the fermented purple corn drink (Ponche De Chicha) which was so delightful! Fruity but not over powering. A nice amount of ice and an interesting pineapple garnish to go with an interesting drink. We were also very eager to try the brussel sprouts, which were absolutely amazing! Brussels Sprouts Elote: honey glazed Brussels sprouts and drizzled with that chipotle lime aioli, and so much feta cheese. Plus I believe a portion of sales of this dish goes to the food bank. Always love supporting a good cause while enjoying good food. To finish it off we had to dip into the dessert menu and get the Sticky pudding. The sauce divine and I wished for a smidge more. A touch over salted but still delightful. I still stand by my review 7 years ago this place gets the full 5 stars!

Great service for this hole-in-the-wall dive bar conveniently right across the street from the…read moreWestin. Came in for a quick solo dinner and the steak frites was quite tasty. Wanted to try a local craft soda so tried the Annex Root Beer but was very sugar-y and would pass next time. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert was delicious and a recommend for a sweet treat!

Wow! I was blown away by my first visit to Split Zero Proof. Split is Edmonton's first mocktail bar…read moreand have proved you can still create innovative, delicious drinks without alcohol. The space is very very tiny so if you want a spot to sit down on a Friday or Saturday evening, make sure to make a reservation. I really like the way they've managed to make the space feel cozy rather than crowded. We were seated at the window which made for some great people watching. I got to try 3 of their drinks while there and while I enjoyed them all, the Prairie Berry Patch was my favourite. It was very well balanced and smooth. However, I was very jealous of the Rosemerry Cranberry Gin Fizz that my friend had. It seemed to be the favourite of everyone we were with and I definitely be ordering one for myself next time we visit. The bartender was great at helping us pick out the right drinks to suit our moods and even offered to make something off-menu if we wanted to try something different. I was really happy to see how busy Split was and I hope the momentum doesn't slow down for them after people start wrapping up their dry January challenges. They've also held mocktail classes for the last couple months on Tuesdays which seems like a very fun night out.

Blue harvest 10/10 Berry 9/10…read moreAlchemist 10/10 sugar cookie Lemon drop 9/10 strong Tower 9/10 Great decor, good service.

Went to the Alchemy bar and the bartenders were great. Ren & Zack made my night, first time ever in…read moreCanada and the first bar i went to absolutely amazing. Food selection was great and i love the lighting. 10/10 experience will definitely be revisiting again

I thought the staff here was so so so sweet. It was such a friendly place to hang out. Not your…read moreaverage corner pub. It has interesting food items (German-esque) and the most delicious pretzels I've ever eaten. The pretzel is not my go-to food, but I would gladly eat more of these with the tasty honey, mustard dip. The best thing was the beer menu. Holy!!!!! I'm in heaven. If your date doesn't drink beer, never fear. They have a decent wine list and the make cocktails that would rival Three Boars. The large windows let in tons of light. You would never use "dingy" to describe this place. It is fresh looking and clean. I would love to come back.

A German-inspired cafe/bar in Forest Heights. Small but spacious, with friendly service and an open…read morekitchen. Lots of cocktails and beers from which to choose. Brunch on the weekends, sometimes with music. I came on a Sunday to enjoy brunch and see a local singer/songwriter. I ordered the potato rosti, which was three potato pancakes topped wth creme fraiche, served with fruit, toast, and two fried eggs. Really nice presentation, and a hearty portion. The coffee here is also excellent.

Quality. Great atmosphere and location. Delicious side dishes…read more I love dosc for a great steak. They have quality dishes available where most places do not offer these items like wagyu beef. It is expensive and a splurge. And this where you go to do just that. Conveinent location makes it a great place to eat before a hockey game or event event.

A solid dining experience with good food, a comfortable atmosphere, and helpful staff. Nothing was…read moreperfect, but the overall quality was consistent and made the visit worthwhile.

Great service, wonderful food and a great wine/beer menu. Our party enjoyed a fresh Caesar salad,…read morethe tender and delicious bison steak, the succulent scallops and the tender short ribs. Everything last bite was savoured.

I attended a private function at Lunar which is attached to this restaurant and therefore providing…read morethe catering. I had a chance to sample their pizza and I must say WOW. I am not big of pizza however, I'd say it was probably the best pizza I've had. My favourite was the sausage and mushroom as well as the fall harvest. I love how the pizza is not greasy or heavy. There is lots of flavour and the toppings are pretty generous. The pizza is about the size of a dinner plate give or take and serves about 2-3 people depending how hungry you are. Pizza ranges from $20-28. I cut through the restaurant to use the bathroom and noticed that it was packed on a Friday night. It looked nice and had a bit of an upscale vibe. Parking can be a bit tricky as it's Whyte Ave. I'd definitely come back for the pizza.

The worst cocktails I've ever had. Drowned in sugar syrup and undrinkable - I cannot remember the…read morelast time I had to abandon a drink at all never mind one as expensive as their's but it was that or get sick from cheap fructose. Gross.

Street parking limited. Make sure you make a reservation as…read moreplace is 100% full and there is a line to get in. Gender-neutral single stall bathrooms available. Our table was ready at our reservation time and we were reminded we have 2 hours to dine as they need the table for another group. Drink + food menu was slightly different from what was online but I ordered a drink that was on the online menu and not the paper menu and it was still accommodated. Chips and Guac - good, chips were a little different - like dehydrated pita. Mac and Cheese - a little dry for me but everyone loved the flavor of the chicken we added. Bend and Snap shot - I give it a 5/10, did not like but boyfriend said it was fine. Pornstar martini - I give 7/10 boyfriend gave 9/10. Bubbleicious - I give 9/10 boyfriend gives 8/10. Pisco Smash - I give 8.5/10, boyfriend gave 7/10. Strawberry Sweethart - 8/10 from us both Seasonal coffee cocktail (forget the name): 9/10 Overall cocktails were fun to try, atmosphere is great, staff are fine.

We decided to check out The Garage yesterday after work and we had a great time. I love that this…read morespot is so NOT St Albert and gives you a different option than the 7000 Irish pubs on St Albert Trail. There was a lady on stage playing some solo acoustic music, her catalog of songs was all over the map and she added a ton to the early evening ambiance. Our waitress Amy was fantastic. We had appies and drinks... the food we had was standard pub fare, but I was happy to see they support local and had Endeavour beer as an option (no taps, just bottles and cans here). Heather had a couple of White Claws. Prices were more than reasonable and it was just a fun way to start the evening. I don't see this place scoring points with the pretentious crowd in St Albert, but folks that love live music and dive bars will like it just fine! HUGE bonus points for them having the old Bruin Inn sign on the walls. That's some nostalgia right there!

Okay burger and a cool space -- but, at 5:30 pm, there were guys smoking on the patio and in the…read moreopen doorway (it's a garage door) --so the place was full of cigarette smoke. It felt like walking into a biker bar -- there were a bunch of regulars drinking after work and they didn't seem too happy to see newcomers in Covid masks (kept 'em on as we walked to our table because that's the provincial policy). Staff weren't masked. Good service, though.