Diners' Choice: Contemporary Canadian restaurants in Edmonton / Northern Alberta

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Happy and Olive

4.8

4.8 (463)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

An all day, everyday affair, this is a collaboration between the people
that brought you Red Ox Inn, Canteen and The Wired Cup.

Our mission is simple—build a community gathering place and
serve tasty food properly prepared from locally sourced ingredients,
pour great wine and cocktails, make great coffee and present it
with impeccable service.

The vibe is relaxing, the parking easy and the patio is simply perfect.
Happy and Olive is an Edmonton destination where neighbours,
friends, visitors, and families can eat well and connect.

Top review

Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and services. Very noisy not a place for a quiet meal!

Evil Dave's Grill

4.7

4.7 (993)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Jasper

About the restaurant

Globally inspired. Locally sourced
Our menu is inspired by Canada's cultural diversity, while expressing regional ingredients. Locally produced Alberta spirits and beverages enhance the experience. Our service team are here to suggest drink pairings, answer dietary questions and recommend menu items that satisfy your needs. We're here to help you enjoy your dining experience.

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Darcy

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

The ambience of the previous location was so much better. The location of the washrooms takes away from the experience. Food was its usual deliciousness!

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4.8

4.8 (841)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Bündok offers casual fine dining with cozy, romantic vibes in Edmonton's Ice District, just steps from Rogers Place. Known for its chef-driven, seasonal shared plates made with local ingredients, it's perfect for groups looking to enjoy quality food in a relaxed setting.

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Lora

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

We had a really good time tonight for our girls night out. Service was great and the food amazing. We can’t wait for our next night out at Bundok.

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Darling

4.8

4.8 (412)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

The inspiration for Darling comes from our love for great food & wine enjoyed with friends. Creating an inviting and warm space welcome to all, we hope you’ll join us as a neighbour and leave as a friend.

Darling’s sharing plates menu created by our talented Head Chef, Tyler Biollo, focuses on local ingredient-driven, globally inspired dishes, showcasing the best of the season. You can always count on it being approachable and nourishing.

Darling’s natural wine list is always rotating to bring you thoughtful and exciting unique finds.

We're open for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10-2pm!

Top review

Krista

Dined 2 days ago

Darling Wine Bar is, without a doubt, my favorite little gem! Last night, we switched it up from shareables to main dishes (though we couldn’t resist the PEI oysters—so fresh and delicious), and every bite was incredible. The ambiance was perfect as always, and my leadership group absolutely loved it. From the expertly curated wine selection to the attentive service and outstanding food, everything was flawless. Huge thanks to the owners ( <3 ) and staff for consistently delivering perfection—this place never misses!

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Experience

A Very Darling NYE

Experience

A Darling Holiday Jazz Night

Brew and Bloom-Downtown

4.5

4.5 (1845)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

We are a floral-inspired restaurant located in downtown Edmonton. We offer artisan coffee and a wide range of beautifully curated dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Choose to dine within two unique dining areas: The Flower Tree and The Flower House.

Flower House:
Dine underneath thousands of hanging silk blooms in this immersive seating area.

Flower Tree:
Our original floral installation featuring dried pampas grass and silk blooms!

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Tambra

Dined 1 day ago

Very wonderful place! We came for our girl’s 18th birthday and the food was amazing , the atmosphere was exactly as I imagined it would be. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience.

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Popular dish

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Popular dish

Bloom Salad

Popular dish

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Moxies - South Edmonton Common

4.4

4.4 (126)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

OPENING MAY 24! Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 51 locations across Canada and 8 US locations in Dallas, Houston, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Scottsdale and Boston.

Located in South Edmonton Common, Moxies restaurant is a great place for casual dining or a late night snack. Open late on Fridays and Saturdays, we offer a full bar with a bustling social scene and a spacious four-season patio. Our Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson has added delicious new signature dishes like our mouth-watering Chipotle Mango Chicken and crowd-favourite Roasted Tomatoes & Whipped Feta.

Looking to kick back after a day of shopping? Come enjoy our handcrafted cocktails like our Chili Lime Margarita or White Peach Bellini, our daily Happy Hour menu featuring $5 glasses of wine or beer, and our half price bottles of wine every Wednesday.

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Ajay

Dined on 4 Dec 2024

Food and drinks were great, server was very friendly, but it took a long time in between seeing her on 2 or 3 occasions

The Rec Room - South Edmonton

4.6

4.6 (223)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

The Rec Room redefines the meaning of fun with exciting arcade games, attractions, mouth-watering eats and live entertainment all packed under one roof. We’re Canada’s premier “eats & entertainment” hot spot!

For reservations of parties of 13 guests or more, please call the venue directly. We kindly request our guests refrain from making multiple reservations for a single large party. While we will do our best to accommodate large groups, we cannot guarantee multiple reservations will be seated together.

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Joshua

Dined on 2 Dec 2024

Waitress was good. She was very accommodating and the games are fun. The only issue was the food. Wings were dry after asking for saucy, the fully loaded nacho's were all clumped together hard due to the cheese used. No queso cheese? I brought this up to a randon wait staff which I will leave as anonymous... I was told "corporate runs the show and we are just doing as they say. The Chefs have no control on the menu". That is typical anakyst behaviour IMO. The menu could be SO much better with small quality of life changes. Add queso to your Nachos and Pretzel platters. It makes for easy pull and flavour followed by more fun. Let ppl dip. Also, know your audience. This place is for kids!! Not as much professional business as you may think. I brought my team in for good food, good flavour and good fun. We just missed out on the food. A built in 18% gratuity on a roughly $452 receipt was not worth it. Let you chef's control the menu. At the very least them have the say because over the years of coming here... your food has gone downhill. The lava chocolate cake is not even fudgy moist filled flavour! Barely and lava, and it's just fluffy cake....shame.

The Kitchen-River Cree Resort & Casino

4.5

4.5 (818)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Enoch

About the restaurant

The Kitchen Restaurant at River Cree Resort and Casino!
A delicious full-service restaurant and buffet service with all of your favourite western classics and more!

Hours:
Breakfast (Menu service)
Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am – 2:00 pm (Breakfast Buffet)

All Day Dining (Full Service)
Mon to Thurs 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Breakfast Buffet Service
Sat & Sun 7:00am – 2:00pm

Buffet Service (Evening Only) Includes coffee, tea or soft drinks.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 4:00pm – 10:00pm (Closed from 2:00pm – 4:00pm)

Take out available. Family friendly dining.
We love to celebrate Birthdays, Anniversaries and more!
Call to reserve for Large Parties or for special requests l 780-930-2679.
Please inform your server of any allergies and dietary restrictions.
Visit rivercreeresort.com for more information.

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Michaelvip

Dined 3 days ago

Very good value, especially when there is a 50% off promotion on Mondays! Hope they would keep that going!

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Kitchen Weekend Breakfast Buffet

Brew and Bloom - South

4.3

4.3 (235)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Brew+Bloom is an award-winning women-led business redefining the dining experience with flowers. We incorporate florals in all aspects of our business from the interiors of our restaurant right down to the food and drinks. Our menu is filled with beautiful, interactive, globally-inspired items because we believe good food can be playful and delicious.

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Alicia

Dined 3 days ago

Had the cinnamon bun latte and the truffle fries!! It was all sooo delicious and fresh ~ plus, the elevated ambience made catching up with my friend all the more memorable 🥰

District 102, Drink + Eatery

3.5

3.5 (96)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Taking flavours to new heights
With meticulously curated menus that seamlessly blend classic favorites with avant-garde flavour experiences.
More than just a dining experience; it's an exploration of taste and time.

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patricia

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Good food and service but difficult to find. Need more signage at entrances on main floor.

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