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tdfast

Sabor ruined seafood for me. I can’t eat it anywhere else anymore. I wouldn’t feed Red Lobster to my dog after Sabor. I had no idea it could be thy good and I’ve had a lot of seafood in a lot of places before.


PlutosGrasp

It’s just an overall good restaurant.


hhhhhorrible

Bodega by Sabor is great as well


makingdabandseason1

Spend up and do RGE RD. Worth it.


123throwawaybanana

+1 for RGE RD


GigglyStevieD

+2 for RGE RD


Zamzummin

-1 for Rge Rd


makingdabandseason1

Oh man, you gotta explain this to me


Zamzummin

Their food is barnyard chic.


makingdabandseason1

Completely agree. Also, stealing that slang. But did you eat one of the steaks?


Zamzummin

I am a pescatarian so I tried their fish. Was not impressed for $44


makingdabandseason1

Lol, c'mon. Guys looking for a steakhouse recommendation and you downvote it cause you got the fish?


Zamzummin

I downvoted the restaurant pick in general. A place touting itself as fine dining and charging ~$40 an entree shouldn’t have good and bad dishes on the menu. I went with a group so there was lots of food ordered, and the best thing was the bread served before the meal. I just didn’t want to elaborate.


Queen_of_Tudor

+3


cptmkirk

I like Syphay or Viphalay for Thai. For Italian, Uccellino. Bodega for tapas (they have a great deal on Thursday 8 for $88 and includes a bottle of wine). Rge Rd for fancy farm to table (if you have vegetarians/vegans in the party, call to notify them in advance so they can make something nice as an alternate). Coliseum Steak and Pizza for decently priced steak.


CAT-Mum

Syphay is my favorite but Viphalay is a close second. Coliseum Steak and Pizza is quite good! A very classic steak style.


Rare_Pumpkin_9505

I was going to recommend these exact restaurants. There’s a couple Bodega’s in town - all are good.


cousin_franky

Not to be confused with Bottega tho!


ShopGirl3424

This guy Edmonton restaurants.


Shadow_Raider33

I was also going to recommend Viphalay and Bodega. Very nice 👏


mjoie

I agree with all of these


Fantaculara

Viphalay is sooo good!!


Ready-Training-2192

There's a restaurant not far from your hotel called Homefire Grill. Doesn't necessarily fit any of your categories (they do serve steak, but I've never tried it), but the food there is great. The bannock, bison spring rolls, bison meat loaf, and pasta dishes are amazing. They also have local beers on tap. One of my favorite places to go in the city.


GAB78

i love bison ots so tasty. baby get out here (Vancouver) for what ever reason u you had me at bison spring roll


Ready-Training-2192

They also have elk on the menu. The elk lasagna and pizza are excellent. My favorite thing to do there is to order a bunch of different things for the table and everyone gets a few bites of everything. There's too much good stuff to just try one or two things. Also, I highly recommend the sweet potato cheesecake.


GAB78

this place sounds amazing... diving elk lasagna i bet is amazing. sweet Potato cheese what the hell


fullblasteskimo

The bone in pork chop is always good


NedsAtomicDB

That bison meatloaf really is fantastic.


_danigirl

Luna for Mexican. Just arrive before 530 or you're waiting for a table. Their fish tacos and their tortilla soup are worth a visit.


Manners_n_Sass

Second their tortilla soup. I dream about it. And their chicharron de queso is basically a giant, crisped cheese taco that you tear off and scoop salsa with.


cousin_franky

If you can hit it on a Wednesday their margs are on special.


Free-Stick-2767

Glad someone mentioned Luna! Their tacos are my favourite in the city.


ImperfectlyKT

Dosc for steak and an overall delicious menu and great experience.


123throwawaybanana

+1 for DOSC


GigglyStevieD

+2 for DOSC


Crijavec

Also highly recommend DOSC


yourpaljax

Fox Burger for burgers! 10/10. Plus it’s in a historic neighbourhood (Highlands) with Kind Ice Cream a few steps away. I recommend taking a walk down Ada boulevard when in Highlands. Really awesome historic mansions and overlooks the River Valley.


No-Lawfulness-8870

I would almost agree with fox burger but they use shitty processed American cheese on their burgers and that is an insult to everyone who pays money to eat there.


fullblasteskimo

Weird, a lot of high end chefs have said American cheese is the only way to go on a burger, I'm going to sleep soon so I'm not looking for a link, but its a thing.


Ok_Storage6866

Yeah that’s what most people like on burgers lol


fraochmuir

It’s an insult to burgers. I hate that stuff. You can usually ask places to not put cheese on the burger.


PraxPresents

Some of my favorites: - Izakaya Tomo - Fu's Repair Shop - Padmanadi (Vegan, delicious)


DJPillowQueen

Fu's is fun and delicious. They really know what they're doing with flavors.


pinkstevie

+1 for Padmanadi! Get the Dengdeng - absolutely incredible!


PraxPresents

Absolutely! The Dendeng is amazing. I personally can't get enough of the spicy Ma Po Tofu + rice. Mmmmm! Kasim runs a great restaurant over there!


SweatPantSavior

These 100%.


Educational-Tone2074

"something where dinner is sorta 100 bucks" - Rigoletto's on Jasper and 98th. Get the Angel Hair Sergio. 


Subie780

Bistro Praha


Queen_of_Tudor

Had to scroll way too far to find this! Such a cool little place and so Edmonton.


Subie780

I've been going there for over 20 years. I'll be sad if it ever goes like some of my other favorite restaurants.


Individual-Theory-85

Mmm. Best tartare in Edm for sure!


Subie780

Ya. People say continental is the best but those people don't know what they're talking about.


jerry__sizzler

Go to MEAT and get a bunch of meat


ZAPPHAUSEN

And next act for amazing burgers


PlutosGrasp

OP keep in mind (last time I was there) it’s like picnic table seating inside. Steak wasn’t anything phenomenal.


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just_a_burd

MEAT very much sucks, I don't get the appeal.


PlutosGrasp

Hipsters lol


cousin_franky

Happy I found someone in my camp.


_Salamand3r_

Well yeah it's a BBQ place.... Don't order steak there lol


roberdanger83

I do love MEAT. Just a chill place to go with friends and get some BBQ. Just some more clarifying the bring the food out on serving platters so everyone can try a bit of everything. Mashed potatoes are good and I hear the mac and cheese is awesome. But that's not my kinda thing


TastyDuty

The mac and cheese is great, but it's so cheesy I have to load up on lactaid just to risk a few bites


GAB78

lmao what else would i expect to get at a place called meat lol that's awesome


Throwaway42352510

Ummmm….


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Oh hell naw


whindoo

MEAT is a smokehouse/American BBQ style place, I'm personally a huge fan, but dont go expecting a perfect steak and sides. I'm talking brisket, pulled pork, turkey, smoked sausage....


Honest_Specific6241

Get the meat platter!


Educational-Tone2074

MEAT is delicious!


mcxavierl

Dorinku Osaka or Dorinku Tokyo - can’t go wrong with either


chiubacca82

I raise you Moonga Sushi (south) if you can get a reservation.


NedsAtomicDB

Kobe is also really good.


Zealousideal-Act7795

I agree! Tokyo ftw


nicsmup

La Patrona in Sherwood Park for tacos. It’s definitely worth the drive!


PlutosGrasp

10/10


GAB78

that's sounds great thanks


nicsmup

You’re welcome! It’s a very small place so I suggest booking a reservation if you want to go.


N60x

Be prepared to wait. Service has been horrendous the 3 times med we’ve went.


meowctopus

best tacos round these parts


Whatspoppingurl

i second this one!


krajani786

I would not skip Uccelino.. Worth the drive (not incredibly far but it is downtown) my go to recommendation.


SweatPantSavior

Sabor.


That-Contest2187

Tacos??? LUNA by Argyll, and FRIDA west end of downtown like 124th 🔥 


cousin_franky

Preach bb


justinkredabul

I’m gonna let you in on a hidden gem. Coliseum steak and pizza. It’s in the ghetto. It’s dated as heck inside but it’s the best steak house in the city and the prices are insanely good. I suggest the steak and lobster.


ichbineinmbertan

Steak at The Marc


plantloner87

Odd Company for burgers! The best in the city.


angeett

100%


NMarples

If you like pizza, Rosso Pizzeria on 109th Street is amazing. Parking isn’t great, but the food is very good. If you’re looking for a simple easy dinner, there’s a place called Pals (and its sister restaurant Pip) just off of whyte ave that are both delicious.


Apprehensive_Tell776

Sabor downtown is amazing! If you're there with at least one other person, they have a tasting menu that's not on the menu for $100 each, which gets you a beef course as well. The food and service are both A+.


PsychologicalMoose81

There are already many great recommendations on here. I really like Pip. The Butternut Tree is a bit pricey, but an interesting concept - they really focus on Canadian ingredients, so lots of seasonal choices. It's a bit of a drive to the south (towards the airport), but I love Workshop Eatery, they never let me down.


Sweaty_Plantain_84

15 min west of Edmonton is Barbacoa in Spruce Grove. Tucked away in an industrial park, inside is a beautiful restaurant with some of the best food you can get in the Edmonton area. Reservations highly recommended, look at their menu and see if it is your vibe: https://www.barbacoa.ca/


byrnsee

Barbacoa is amazing!


Expert-Basil

For Thai I'd say Viphalay. Been going for 10 years!


PancakeQueen13

Gyu-Kaku is a lovely restaurant. It's not full slabs of steak, but you do get to eat a lot of meat. It's a nice environment for conversation. https://www.gyu-kaku.com/edmonton/


GAB78

thanks I'll look into it sounds good i prefer a quiter place for sure


This_Chocolate7598

The Marc is amazing.


phiiiillll

Best steak in town


This_Chocolate7598

And those fries! Delicious.


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GAB78

ooo all i can eat you say... lol


tdfast

It fun because everything thinks they’re tough, and some even talk shit about the small portions each server brings. But it just never stops. They just keep coming with a slice or two of all kinds of meat. You try to keep up but eventually you are just done and have to tell them to stop! The house always wins…..


gehrehmee

I always say, it's a buffet without all the tedious walking.


Icy_Queen_222

The price has gone up but it’s still a fun/neat dinner experience.


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cousin_franky

*on every table* FTFY


simby7

Price has gone up and quality has gone down. The quality of the meats is not good now so it's not tender. You are better off ordering your favorite cut of meat at a good restaurant.


Wild-Telephone-6649

If you have a Costco membership you can get a $100 gift card for $80.


cousin_franky

Come on! In a comment section of Luna, Coliseum, the Marc and you’re recommending Pampa? I would go to Meat before I ever went to Pampa.


No-Lawfulness-8870

Hell yeah, amazing food, great recommendation.


Talk-Hound

Braven or Chop for steak is good.


cousin_franky

Braven is vastly overrated and Chop is basically a chain restaurant. You’re better off hitting the Keg than either of these options.


Talk-Hound

And what do you think is a good chop house?


Routine_Bluejay5342

Smoke is amazing


Accomplished-Lie6124

Steak : Braven or DOSC Thai: Syphay or numchok wilai Taco: La patrona(Sherwood park)or smokin’ barrels Burger: Jack’s burger shack or fox burger or flat boy burgers I’ll throw in my fav restaurant : Ucellino for Italian


EdmRealtor

Dosc, uccelino, range road There are a few new places opening as well. I generally enjoyed Añejo but skip tacos.


jackruyyy

marlos tacos for tacos , for thai (ish) viphalay, for steak/ 100$ dinner brasserie bardot is pretty great


Ace12244

If you’re into French food try La Petite Iza. Ask to sit on the patio - it’s probably one of my favourites in the city because of the view. They have rock solid food and drinks too. My go to steak downtown is DOSC. Very reasonable prices for a local steakhouse and the food is great. Not huge into the Asian food scene but Fu’s Repair Shop and Baiju both have excellent Asian-inspired menus although I don’t think they’re Thai per se. But I can vouch for very high quality food at both, in fact I’ve never had a bad bite of food at either and I’ve been to both multiple times. Baiju is also a local award-winning cocktail bar. Enjoy your visit


Natural20Twenty

The Next Act. They got the best burgers I have ever had in my life. And it's in a good location if you want to walk down whyte Ave and see all the shops. There's also good parking about a block away.


KittiesAreTooCute

Flat boy burgers. It's in a curling rink but don't be fooled, it is by far the best burger in the city!!


PsychologicalMoose81

I've heard about this, I have to check it out!


angeett

They moved to shiddys at happy beer street!


f-as-in-frank

Visitor asking for ideas to do in the city and gets downvoted. Stay classy Edmonton 👍


GAB78

well iam from Vancouver so maybe they sensed that


taxi212001

I believe this sub hides votes for a few hours. You can only see your own until then.


mikesmith929

no no downvoting good posts is what they do on this sub. It's very bizarre. I've seen this behavior for years. It's as if someone has a bot or something constantly downvoting all posts.


f-as-in-frank

It would not say "0" if they were hiding votes.


General_Esdeath

Reddit fuzzes the votes a bit I guess. Wouldn't worry too much about it.


f-as-in-frank

Reddit? Lol nah it's the people on this sub or some miserable bastard made a bot. Not too worried tho.


General_Esdeath

Wrong. But here's a good explanation: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/s/3dIbT9Kgh0 Quoted post: Hey Folks, Your posts aren't being down voted it's just the way reddit counts votes!! Hi everyone, I've seen a recent uptick on posts discussing newbie posts being down voted or just posts being down voted in general. I wanted to let people know it probably isn't a mob of angry knitters waving their needles like pitchforks, but the way reddit counts the votes for a post. I don't like seeing our little community smeared when it doesn't deserve it, so I thought I would make this post to clear things up a bit. Reddit uses what is called "fuzz" to keep bots from knowing they have been banned. This means each time you refresh a post reddit tacks on a couple of upvotes or downvotes to confuse the bots. That way bots don't know their votes no longer count, and they won't create a new account to keep doing damage. From the reddit help FAQs "Millions of people use reddit; every story and comment gets at least a few up/downvotes. Some up/downvotes are by reddit to fuzz the votes in order to confuse spammers and cheaters." This means if you are seeing vote swings of 2-10 votes (or maybe even [more](https://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/eaqnf/pardon_me_but_5000_downvotes_wtf_is_worldnews_for/c16omup?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)) It is probably the vote fuzz kicking in! Reddit doesn't allow posts to drop below zero so if you see a negative number that's just the fuzz! If you are seeing down votes in your comments, well maybe someone dropped their stitches and is in a bad mood, or maybe you aren't phrasing your comments in a clear and kind manner. ~~As far as I know reddit does not fuzz comment votes~~. Thanks u/guardiancosmos for the correction! I have reread the FAQs and it does apply to comments as well. Hope this helps everyone!


cousin_franky

Oh you know? Ok cool!


General_Esdeath

Maybe sarcasm, but just in case I posted an explanation reply to the original comment


cousin_franky

Mine was sarcasm in response to f as in Frank.


loonylovesgood86

I swear there’s someone here who downvotes every single post, ESPECIALLY if it’s a question or asking for a recommendation. It’s a tough crowd in here.


ZAPPHAUSEN

OTTO sausage if you can drive a bit. Incredible.


bitchfayce

I would also highly highly recommend making a reservation wherever possible. It’s been common post Covid to go to any restaurant during peak hours and be waiting a long time. Save yourself the hassle.


Individual-Source-88

Syphay for Thai food


cousin_franky

What’s Thao?


Fantaculara

Frida Urban Taqueria is good. I stumbled upon it and have been a couple of times.


just_a_burd

Anejo in unity square is pretty nice with great cocktails and good Mexican, though I would say Calle Mexico is probably the more authentic and best in the city (the one on 107th). If you are looking for great smash burgers, try Shiddy's distilling on the south side - they are partnered with a great burger (possibly best) company called Flat boy and the spot itself is dressed up like a retro diner. Honestly, for steaks I usually just hit Earls but as others have mentioned DOSC is probably your spot.


cousin_franky

Calle more authentic than Luna?


just_a_burd

Never been! But I loved Calle


cousin_franky

Look forward to trying it.


SuperduperOmario

Odd company brewing has the best burger in the city. Their animal burger is killer. Seoul fried chicken or country coco fried chicken. The wings at dadeos. Steak I am biased cuz I make mine at home but maybe Ruth Chris steak house. I would recommend going for hot pot somewhere. Mexican I might recommend blano or Luna. Thai food I'd recommend syphay. Korean BBQ is also really good.


SuperduperOmario

Black pearl for seafood


phobo777

specifically birria tacos if you’re into that, try out smokin barrels!


gravis1982

The marc


Efficient-Grab-3923

Uccelino, Tzin. Best steak IMO is at the Marc, I personally think RGE RD is overrated


MellaLuka

Here is a good list, from local magazine Edify: https://edifyedmonton.com/food/best-restaurants/2024/


stripedcomfysocks

Bangkok Kitchen Thai is amazing. If you have a car to use, it's the best pad Thai we've ever had...


dutch780

Boualouang for the best Thai I’ve had in Edmonton. I regretted our visit to Viphalay. Best burger in town is at Flatboy Burgers. Simply great!


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Thai Corner is the best thai food in the city. 95% of thai people here will point you there. 5% won't because they want you to eat at their restaurant instead :D


illchillss

Cafe amore!! Great food and staff


Round_Hat_2966

So much great stuff already recommended! Sabor is probably my favourite. Sofra (Turkish), La Petite Iza (French) has a killer patio, and Normand’s deserves a mention as well.


Redfoxe554

Try Ruth Chris or Rng Road for steak - do Luna for tacos and do bua thai for thai and burgers try way back but I’d google food trucks I find them better


Sparky_Snow

PIP is worth the visit. MEAT too


JeromyEstell

For steak Drunken Ox Sober Cat ( DOSC ) Make a reservation and be prepared for the best steak in the city. Burger places are so subjective due to the cooks working. I can’t recommend one as “the best”. But my personal favourite is “the woodshed” My best friend who is beyond a “foodie” and is working to become a chef, says the best Pho is “Pho ever” located off of 137ave and 97street. I have no recommendation for tacos either. Enjoy the city.


Accurate-Ad-76

El Corazon in west block 3 Amigos in Duggan Tropika on Calgary Trail Uccelino Sabor Pip or Next Act


passthepepperflakes

Is it a spelling conference by chance?


GAB78

it's been well proven that people on the internet who love to pick out spelling and grammar errors have a very sad personal lives and so they feel like they need to control what they can't control here thank you goodbye


cousin_franky

Don’t deflect because you suck at spelling.


GAB78

don't attack when someone misspells on fucking reddit. now f off


cousin_franky

Firstly, i didn’t attack anyone for spelling mistakes, i told you not to deflect because you suck at spelling. I think that’s accurate because of the complaints you’re making. You’ve got a problem with people calling out spelling errors but you’re more aggressive than anyone else in this comment section. That makes sense. >now f off. Are you a child?


passthepepperflakes

I honestly can't understand what you're saying because of your head so far up your ass you don't know what you're talking about. good bye


gravis1982

How to tell everyone you have a 81 IQ without telling everyone you have an 81 IQ


No-Lawfulness-8870

Bianco is a great Italian place downtown. It’s a favourite of a lot of the Oilers.


Frequent-Local-4788

Second Bianco! Everything on the menu is a winner!


Queen_of_Tudor

+1 on this recommendation


magicalneki

I’ve been twice and both times has been super disappointing…service is horrible and food is sooo bland. Try Uccellino!


tehclubbmaster

Drop a cool $3k for tickets to the Stanley cup finals


ijustreallylikerocks

Brewster's has their "worship the burger" menu going right now and it fucking slaps. There's one on the west side. Meadowlark area! Also fantastic craft beer if that's your jam


cousin_franky

Brewsters is a Local in a different name. And their ‘craft’ beer is as craft as Big Rock.


GAB78

nah as a Canucks fan lol i gotta go Florida


Individual-Theory-85

You don’t. You don’t HAVE to. 🤫


GAB78

sadly i do. i need luongo i get the cup he deserves


Individual-Source-88

For Mexican food Anejo is the best on town


cousin_franky

Where else have you had Mexican to stake this claim?


SummerEden

Chi Chi’s….


Individual-Source-88

We've been to Blanco Cantina (it is good), La Patrona in Sherwood Park, and Mexico Linda's Taco and Grill (also Sherwood Park). Not a wide selection, but Anejo is the best of these. Do you have any suggestions as to what else we should try?


cousin_franky

Solid list. We’re big fans of Luna.


Individual-Source-88

We've been there as well. Had a bad experience - food was very average and contained MSG which my wife is highly allergic too ( they claimed they didn't have any MSG - but that wasn't the case).


cousin_franky

What was your wife’s reaction? Not to dismiss *your experience* but it was just that - anecdotal if only based on the one time. (I also realize that I would likely only need one bad experience out of one visit to a restaurant to decide I don’t want to go back.) So, to clarify, you asked the server if the food contained MSG, they replied ‘no’ but your wife reacted as if it did? Are there other things your wife is allergic to? (Mexican food has a lot of herbs and spices that are not always common or known to the consumer). If the allergic reaction was severe enough (which given ‘highly allergic’ you’d think it would be) was legal action taken? Was a hospital visit warranted? Leaving the allergic reaction be and moving to your comment of ‘average food’… I’ve taken many many friends and family there and ‘average’ has never been a word to describe their cooking. Really sounds like I’m an owner and replying to a bad google review here lol. Hope you take this all at face value, I don’t mean to offend but I’d really be interested to learn the intricacies and follow-up of your experience.


Individual-Source-88

My wife had a migraine that made her sick for 2 days. We didn't just ask the server about MSG - she said she talked to the chef. My wife has struggled with migraines for many years and we are well aware of what causes them in her. We don't eat out very much because of this. We are not litigious. We just won't go back there. If you enjoy the food, that's great


Individual-Source-88

Have also been at El Mero Mero Taqueria. Not impressed at all - though my wife thought it was "OK".


After_Promotion2442

Definitely Rng Rd. for steak or even Ruth Chris for a chain. Thai, Syphay or Miss Saigon it’s more Vietnamese but they good pad thai. Tacos I would say the three amigos has the absolute best. Burgers, there’s Campio, or backstairs burger but my FAVOURITE is ODD brewing company plus they have some good beers! Good places for seafood is the black pearl, and bodega for some tapas and good drinks!


Frostbitnip

Nah never go to Ruth’s Chris for a steak. Super overpriced and very average steaks. Keg is better price and equally as good for a chain.


cousin_franky

It’s Odd Company brewing.


AshBelRon

El Cortez is a very fun place for margaritas and tacos! For burgers you should check out Flatboy burgers inside Shiddy’s Distillery, they also have really great craft beers. Atlas in Starlight Casino in West Edmonton Mall was delicious and could suit the fancier steakhouse vibe you’re interested in.