Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Edmonton / Northern Alberta

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Edmonton / Northern Alberta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bernadette's

4.8

4.8 (82)

CAN$51 and over

Indigenous

Edmonton

About the restaurant

An elegant restaurant wine bar in downtown Edmonton with Indigenous sharing plates highlighting local, seasonal and tradition ingredients, evoking memories and comfort.

Top review

Curtis

Dined 1 day ago

Pitch perfect menu, wonderfully executed meal. Good ambiance, not too loud and cozy feeling.

BODEGA 124th St

4.7

4.7 (154)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

As one of the Bodega group's most popular locations, Bodega 124 Street has become a gathering place for the local arts and design community, as well as everyone who loves Portuguese and Spanish Tapas cuisine. Along with the beautiful dining room and cozy lounge, Bodega 124st boasts two additional unique spaces. Our lower level private dining room, which seats up to 30 guests, and a 25 seat "Secret Garden patio", that can only be described as one of the neighborhood's best kept summer secrets.

We are your friendly neighborhood tapas bar and would like to kindly ask that patrons observe a two hour dining experience on busy evenings. If you require more time, please phone in your reservation and speak to a manager for more time.

OpenTable currently is only taking reservations as large as 4, so for any reservations larger than 4 people, please call us for reservations at (780) 250-6066

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Alice

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

Excellent service, all food dishes were delicious. Very special restaurant for couples and family and friends.

Riverside Bistro - Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton

4.8

4.8 (440)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Edmonton

About the restaurant

For booking a table after 4:00 pm for INSIDE RESTAURANT DINING, please call 780.945.4747 to book a table.

For DOME DINING:
Please use OpenTable to book your Dome. We are offering a 2-hour exquisite dining experience in our themed heated domes.
2-hour dining experience starts from the booking time selected.
Our domes are heated and can accommodate up to 4 people dining per dome. ***FOR 5-6 PPL DOME DINING, PLEASE LEAVE US A NOTE WHILE BOOKING AND WE WILL TRY TO ACCOMODATE.*** Domes are heated however we recommend all our guests to come dressed according to the weather conditions.
We charge $50 towards dome rental and $150 minimum F&B spending (excluding GST) is required for Dome dining.
24 hours cancellation/ no show policy is applied to the credit card provided charging $25 per guest.

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Amber

Dined 2 days ago

My husband and I had a fantastic experience with dome dining. Despite the temperature being around -5°C during our visit, the dome was exceptionally well-heated, keeping us cozy throughout the evening. The view overlooking the river valley was breathtaking, and we had no trouble seeing outside while inside the dome! Because we visted on a weeknight it was quiet and we were able to relax and enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. It's worth noting that if you book on the weekend, they enforce a strict 2.5-hour time limit, so plan accordingly. Our server was friendly, attentive, and really enhanced the overall experience with their warm personality. The food was delicious, and we felt the value was on par with other downtown restaurants. Overall, we highly recommend this for a unique and intimate dining experience. If you can, consider going on a weeknight to fully savor the atmosphere!

Tzin Wine & Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2443)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

TZiN Wine & Tapas has been voted Edmonton's #1 Tapas Restaurant in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 and one of Opentable's Top 100 restaurants in Canada in 2017, 2018. 2019, 2020 & 2021. We offer an eclectic array of tapas for sharing and an ever-changing wine list which is offered by the glass, half glass or bottle. Our environment is intimate and welcoming. We invite you as friends and treat you like family.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES WITH LESS THAN 6 GUESTS. PLEASE CALL TZiN TO INQUIRE ABOUT LARGER GROUPS.

Top review

cory

Dined today

Another 5⭐️ experience at TZin. We brought another couple for there first time and they were blown away dining there.

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Experience

New Year's Eve 2025*

Coterie

4.9

4.9 (79)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Coterie co•te•rie
/ˈkōdərē/
Noun

“A small group of people with shared interests or tastes.”

We are happy to invite you, to be our exclusive patrons, to enjoy a shared love of organic, natural & interesting wines, Chef driven small plates, craft beer and cocktails!

One million thank you’s for joining us!

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Parinaz

Dined today

It's like a gem tucked away! I hope it continues to be.

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Experience

New Years Eve 2025- Tasting Menu- 6 Courses

Experience

New Years Eve- Tasting Dinner- 6 Courses- 2nd

Fu's Repair Shop

4.7

4.7 (191)

CAN$30 and under

Asian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Voted Edmonton's Best New Restaurant!
18+ no minors, please.
Cocktails, all day dim sum, dumplings, wok fried dishes, and more.
DJs every Friday & Saturday.
*We do not have a phone, DM or email us at hello@fusrepairshop.ca

Reservations of 9ppl or more require a deposit, please email hello@fusrepairshop.ca to book a table.

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Jody

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

Outstanding meal!! The ambience is wild! Chef Winnie is so welcoming! A definite go-to in Edmonton!

Sabor Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (4744)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

Edmonton

About the restaurant

SABOR Restaurant provides a rustic yet elegant atmosphere and a menu rich in European tradition—Portuguese, Spanish, French & Italian—in the heart of Downtown and the ICE District.

OceanWise certified, we offer Edmonton’s best, most-sustainable seafood menu as well as a meat & vegetarian options.

Professional staff, an award-winning wine list, hand-crafted cocktails, and SABOR’s menu & atmosphere make it the perfect spot. So come down in your evening wear before the opera, a suit before the big meeting, or in jeans before a game at the arena.

In-house made cakes can be made with 48 hours advance notice, and can only be made by calling 780-757-1114. We do not allow outside cakes to be brought into the restaurant.

BODEGA Tapas Bar is a casual setting seated on a walk-in basis only. A great stop before or after a movie or show at one of the nearby theaters, BODEGA serves authentic tapas, our signature Sangria, and superb wine & cocktails.

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Kenny

Dined 2 days ago

We came for my mother’s birthday and the experience was fantastic. Our server, Dhruv, was patient and understanding and made sure we were taken care of. Food was excellent and served in a timely manner. Highly recommend!

Boxer - Albertan Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (456)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Located in Old Strathcona just off Whyte Avenue across from the Farmers Market. Access via the "Strathcona Back Street"

Local Product. Seasonal Fare. Craft Cocktails.

**At peak hours we sometimes set seating limits** 2 hours for parties of 2-4 people 3 hours for larger groups**

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Elaine

Dined 7 days ago

Cocktails were great! Service was amazing. It was a fun time.

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NYE 2025 -3 Course Dinner

Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

4.6

4.6 (352)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Edmonton’s unrivaled brunch experience. Turn every Sunday into a joyous time to gather with family and friends. Join us at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald for a brunch experience unlike any other. Hosted within the storied walls of the Empire Ballroom, a designated historical site of Alberta, you will enjoy live action stations to satisfy every brunch craving.

Your Sunday brunch experience features a sustainability focused menu including made-to-order egg omelettes, specialty crepes, savory carving stations and seafood displays - all crafted with locally sourced ingredients

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JOHANNES

Dined 4 days ago

We experienced excellent staff attendance - prompt responses - and feasted on a wide variety of delectable dishes - I strongly encourage diners to attend and leave happy. ARRIVE HUNGRY !!

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Fort McMurray

4.9

4.9 (771)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Fort McMurray

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

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wayne

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

Service was great, steaks were cooked perfectly, food came quickly, very enjoyable evening

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