Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Edmonton

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Edmonton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ernest's at NAIT

4.8

4.8 (1390)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Ernest's Dining Room at NAIT has been aptly described as the "jewel in the crown" of Hokanson Centre for Culinary Arts in the School of Skilled Trades. Ernest's decor is described as "understated elegance". Tasteful compliments of cherry wood and brass highlights, a beautiful rock feature wall, muted lighting and attention to detail provide the room with a distinct corporate ambience. Critically acclaimed and numerous accolades identify the "haute cuisine" prepared by second year Culinary Arts diploma students as "outstanding". OpenTable diners voted Ernest's top 100 in Canada for two consecutive years. Seasoned chef instructors emphasize the importance of using high quality local regional products. Mastery of traditional cookery combined with contemporary artistry has resulted in a truly electric cuisine. Elegant service is provided by eager Culinary and Hospitality students. An emphasis on etiquette and authenticity is encouraged through the guidance of professional mentors.

Top review

PatriciaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Best value in town - so sorry they will be closed for the summer! Hard to choose from the menu, it all looked so delicious. And it was, according to our group of 8, who tried different options. Our server JP was excellent - so professional, and attentive to our little demands with great good humour. A perfect experience, highly recommended.

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4.8

4.8 (288)

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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Robert

Dined on May 23, 2025

Excellent food. I look forward to going back to try some of the cocktails with other delicious food!

Coterie

4.8

4.8 (101)

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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chantalVIP

Dined on May 16, 2025

Need more greens on the menu. Warm olives are weird.

Bernadette's

4.8

4.8 (150)

CAN$51 and over

Indigenous

Edmonton

About the restaurant

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

Happy Hour consists of half price oysters & select glasses of wine, with a limited menu until 5pm.

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Adelai

Dined 7 days ago

What a beautiful little restaurant! Our server was so patient and helpful with our table of 6. The food was so fresh and flavorful, and for a food experience, the portions were good! I’d definitely recommend the very fresh oysters, and the brisket! Thanks Bernadette’s!

BODEGA Whyte Ave.

4.8

4.8 (30)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Edmonton

About the restaurant

We've transformed a tired, old pub on Whyte Ave into the crown jewel of our Bodegas!
With a beautiful long bar for tapas, wine & cocktails and a stylish dining room, you'll love what you find.
We offer exceptional seafood, paella and vegetarian dishes for everyone's palate.
Come in and discover a taste of Portugal and Spain.

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Loretta

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent had lobster risotto, garlic prawns, lamb skewers, chicken with fries, scallops. We would order any of these dishes again - delicious! The only error was we ordered virgin lemonade & they gave us lemonade with alcohol in it.

Woodwork

4.7

4.7 (1600)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

The name WOODWORK pays homage to the intersection of our passions for wood-fired cooking and barrel-aged spirits.

The Woodwork kitchen is centred around our custom Grillworks wood-fired grill; while our bar features one of Alberta's most extensive collections of spirits, award-winning cocktails, and a curated list of our favourite wines to pair with grilled cuisine.

An Edmonton institution since 2013, Woodwork is located downtown in the historic McLeod Building at 100 Street & Rice Howard Way.

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Deb

Dined 7 days ago

Our server(s) absolutely made the night for us. Great food, AMAZING mixology and the best interactive gentleman in lookalike Lederhosen apron …he was just a joy to interact with. I will most definitely be back!

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts Elote

Popular dish

Woodwork Burger

Fumaca Brazilian Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (721)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Old Strathcona

About the restaurant

An authentic upscale gaucho style Brazilian steakhouse in Edmonton city. We are located on Saskatchewan drive with one of the best city views overlooking the walterdale bridge and city skyline. We offer variety of Brazilian grilled meats in an all you can eat meat concept meat being carved at your table side with a variety of hot, cold salad bar.

There is complimentary guest parking available in front of the restaurant and adjacent side streets.

We look forward to your visit.

Thank you

The Fumaca Team

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SamVIP

Dined on May 21, 2025

We went to fumaca for our business meal and had a great time. Meat service was very quick and attentive as soon as we turn our card green. Lots of choices for meat and salad. All the meats were so delicious and cooked very well. We had a great downtown view table that was a bonus. Very freindly staff made sure we had all our needs fullfill. Highly recommended.

Boxer - Albertan Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (497)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Boxer Kitchen and Bar is a vibrant culinary hideaway in the heart of Old Strathcona—tucked just out of sight, but never out of mind. Known for its seasonal fare and extensive craft cocktail menu, Boxer offers an energetic space adorned with original murals and an atmosphere that shifts seamlessly from relaxed to electric. In the summer, open garage doors and a sunny patio bring the outdoors in. Whether you're here for a lively night out or booking a private event, Boxer delivers a uniquely local experience.

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

**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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CrystalVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great restaurant. Wonderful service, spectacular food.

Bubba Gump - Edmonton

4.3

4.3 (243)

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Since 1996, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. has been entertaining guests with a charming down-home style that’s a hit with eaters around the globe. Our menu offers a number of items for the shrimp lover in all of us. Boasting creative seafood dishes inspired straight from the movie Forrest Gump and a fun family atmosphere, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. will have you running to the nearest location you can find!

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barry

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Excellent food choices, great drink menu, good value for your money, great service.

TiKi TiKi on Whyte

4.1

4.1 (100)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Tiki Tiki is a Polynesian fusion and modern gastropub located in the heart of Whyte avenue. What you will find when you come to tiki is that we are your oasis away from home, filled with FRIENDS, FOOD & FIRE! Stay tuned to enjoy a pop up RAW bar, hand crafted specialty cocktails and delicious food from the “God of Fire”🔥.

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LynseeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Love the decor. Staff is friendly. Food was pretty good. Drinks were great!

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