Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Edmonton

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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Happy and Olive

4.8

4.8 (387)

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

Terry

Dined 1 day ago

Had a lovely brunch with kids and grandkids. Food was great. Service was outstanding. Will certainly go again.

Sorrentino's West

4.7

4.7 (1168)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Glenora

About the restaurant

Sorrentino's West is an Italian cuisine restaurant. The décor of the restaurant is classy. The dim lit ambience of Sorrentino's West makes it a trendy place to hang out, catch some TV and enjoy delicious Italian food. The family friendly environment at Sorrentino's West gives the place an inviting vibe. The food at Sorrentino's West is scrumptious and some of the regularly ordered items on the menu include Calamari, Penne Arrabbiate, Prosuitto Panini, Butternut Ravioli, Tortellini and Lasagne. The most ordered item on the kid's menu is Spaghetti and Meatballs. Out of these food items, it is the Calamari which steals the spotlight. For desserts, Mango Berry Cheesecake seals the deal. Sorrentino's West has a bar too. The wine selection at the bar is pretty decent. The bar service is fast.

Top review

Louis

Dined 5 days ago

Always great food cooked and served with care. Thanks

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Popular dish

Spaghetti Carbonara

Sicilian Pasta Kitchen (South)

4.6

4.6 (1984)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Edmonton based Southern Italian Cuisine of the Sicilian Pasta Kitchen South located just west of Century Park. Come in and enjoy a delightful dinner or let us help you celebrate your special occasion. The venue features a 150 seat dining-room over two levels with an area that can accommodate large semi-private parties. The dining-room features a large glass enclosed kitchen so our guests can see what our kitchen is up to from almost every seat in the room. We also have a 60 seat patio with gas heaters and also features beautiful murals of the Italian countryside. In addition to the restaurant we also have a 100 seat lounge adjacent, Vinny’s Bar. We feature a twice daily happy hour and offer a lunch special menu too.

Top review

Janet

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent meal and service! Would highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Ravioli Miniatura

Experience

Our twice daily happy hour

Polos Social Lounge

4.5

4.5 (386)

CAN$30 and under

American

Sherwood Park

About the restaurant

Experience the warm embrace of Polos Lounge, where every visit is a journey into culinary delight and inviting ambiance. Nestled within the heart of Sherwood Park, we've earned the esteemed moniker of "The hidden gem" among both our steadfast regulars and those discovering us for the first time. Our menu is a testament to diversity, offering an array of delectable dishes crafted to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your senses. From savory starters to indulgent entrees, there's something to please every palate. And let's not forget our impressive selection of 16 carefully curated beers on tap, each one a testament to quality and craftsmanship. But it's not just the food and drink that keep our patrons coming back for more. It's the atmosphere, the intangible magic that infuses every corner of our establishment. Whether you're seeking a cozy spot for a romantic dinner or a lively gathering with friends, Polos Lounge provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments.

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Trish

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, enjoyed by all. Excellent service, our drinks were kept full - Thanks you!!

Rebel Food and Drink

4.5

4.5 (746)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Dare to be a little different and go against the grain with the latest Century Hospitality Group property. We’re a gathering place for family and friends to enjoy a variety of innovative food & drink. Life is full of rules. We’re a restaurant, we’re a lounge. We’re afterwork drinks on the way home, we’re brunch on the weekend with the family. We’re beers with the guys, we’re champs with the girls. We don’t need rules here! Just good times.

Our stylish room and casual inviting atmosphere will put you at ease while you taste, sip, and savour our creations. We want you to sit back and enjoy. No one’s going to raise an eyebrow if you order dessert first and sure, you can keep your hat on.

**If you can not make a reservation on OpenTable, contact us at (780) 752-7325

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William

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food. Restaurant was a bit warm and A/C may not have been working?? Took longer than usual to get our food. Server was very nice and professional

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Popular dish

Chicken Pot-Pie

Original Joe's - Terwillegar

4.5

4.5 (248)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Please note that Original Joe's Edmonton - Terwillegar does NOT allow minors. Original Joe's Edmonton - Terwillegar is a place that welcomes all adults. We have craveable classics, down-to-earth vibes, and a friendly team looking to brighten your day! Our OJ's is located in one of Edmonton's most popular neighbourhoods since 2005. We have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the development and growth of this community. You can take in a few rounds of golf at one of the nearby courses before stopping in for an OJ's meal, or visit the Edmonton Public Library. We have a dog-friendly patio in the summer so you can bring your fur babies along for a pint on a hot summer day. Being close to South Edmonton and the Currents of Windermere means there are plenty of retail options and entertainment. With quick access to Anthony Henday Drive, Whitemud Drive and the River Valley, we are in the heart of the community. Come in, grab a seat wherever you'd like and we'll take care of the rest!

Top review

Dennis

Dined on Aug 9, 2024

I had the fish and chips. A little too much batter on the fish and way to much fries and not enough gravy. Service was excellent. Music a bit too loud.

Flame and barrel

4.5

4.5 (225)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Windermere

About the restaurant

Flame & Barrel is a independent and locally owned restaurant in the Windermere Community.
🔥Delicious Food, Fine Wines & Good Vibes ❤️ Made from scratch & fresh👌Join us for dine-in

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Sandra

Dined 1 day ago

The service was outstanding. However, the quality of the food didn't match the price we paid - the dishes were mediocre.

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Experience

Monday to Thursday Specials

Experience

Join Us for the Weekend and Holiday Monday Brunch.

Experience

Weekend Night out at Flame & Barrel

Sawmill - Stony Plain

4.4

4.4 (1222)

CAN$30 and under

Steakhouse

Stony Plain

About the restaurant

With beautiful decor, and award winning food, The Sawmill is pleased to be serving the area of Stony Plain and Spruce Grove. Certain to be one of the finest dining establishments in the community, all the foundations are in place to be a success with the launch of The Sawmill’s sixth location.

The perfect atmosphere for any occasion, nestled within a corridor of lodging accommodations and with direct access from highway 16A, the Company continued its modernising restaurant vision of providing guests with comfort and relaxation through extruded wood and art finishes while accenting the surroundings with modern day design features reflected within the seating, lighting and architectural footprint.

This rural market operation has an adapted floor plan and offers its world renowned Alberta 'AAA' and Certified Angus Beef as its culinary legacy. The menu cuisine is unparalleled in quality and simplicity and regarded as one of the finest dining experiences ever.

Top review

Bruce

Dined 7 days ago

We had a very enjoyable evening. We were celebrating our 54th wedding anniversary and received a delicious dessert complimentary. Our server was Delano (spelling)? She was really pleasant and checked to see that we had everything we needed ( extra horseradish ).

Bell in Scona

4.4

4.4 (42)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

The Bell in Scona is a proud emblem of Old Strathcona and Alberta’s rich heritage. Housed in our vintage building, we’ve created a space to celebrate and share our region’s history through unique culinary and brewing experiences.

Our brewery brings a piece of the past into the present through using antique pre-war cast iron and copper vessels to craft distinctive beers. Each brew resonates with an authentic taste of local ingredients, reflecting our love for Alberta’s natural bounty.

Nestled in this historic setting, our taproom offers a curated menu using locally-sourced ingredients, marrying tradition with innovation. We wish to take you on a culinary journey through the best ingredients, locally raised meats and the diverse flavours our province has to offer.

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Lateefvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Great new place and we will definitely be back! Service and food were great!

P.F. Chang's - Edmonton

4.4

4.4 (60)

CAN$30 and under

Chinese

Windermere

About the restaurant

P.F. Chang’s is an Asian restaurant concept founded on making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. Created in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang’s is the first multi-unit restaurant concept in the U.S. to honour and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. Since inception, P.F. Chang’s chefs have been hand-rolling dim sum, hand chopping and slicing all vegetables and meats, scratch cooking every sauce and wok-cooking each dish, every day in every restaurant.

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Garry

Dined 6 days ago

We loved the shrimp and the crispy honey chicken and the Mongolian beef. The orange chicken was dry and overcooked and the beef and broccoli was just ok. It was our daughter’s birthday and they forgot to bring her the glass of Prosecco ($14) but didn’t forget to put it on the bill. We paid without checking over the bill and they gave us a gift card instead of our money back.

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