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The Hat Resto Pub, Edmonton, AB

The Hat Resto Pub

4.1
4.1
229 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International
The Hat Resto Pub is conveniently located in the heart of Jasper Avenue, surrounded by world-class hotels & is walking distance from Shaw Conference Center & is two blocks from the future home of the Downtown Arena. It is Edmonton's oldest restaurant, established in 1912, making it more than a century old. For a very long time, it was known as The Silk Hat, a casual diner. It was next to The Paramount Theater & many Edmontonians have fond memories of going to the movies & then to The Silk Hat for burgers & milk shakes. Eventually the restaurant became known as The Hat Resto Pub. Currently the restaurant serves contemporary cuisine featuring different flavours. It also serves draft & bottled beer & many types of cocktails. It has earned a sterling reputation for top-notch food quality & service. Some must-trys include gourmet Prime Rib Burgers, Homemade Crabcakes, Artichoke & Spinach Dip, Butter Chicken, Panko-crusted Goat Cheese, Mussels cooked in wine, & wraps.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 11:00pm; Friday: 11:00am - 12:00am; Saturday: 4:00pm - 12:00am
  • Phone number
    (780) 429-4471
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mike
  • Catering
    Office and business catering in downtown area.
  • Neighborhood
    Edmonton
  • Cross street
    103 St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking along Jasper Avenue and 103 St. Covered free parking is available on the main floor of Vinci Parking at 103 St.
  • Public transit
    LRT and bus stops within walking distance along Jasper Avenue.
  • Entertainment
    Contemporary music/songs; DJ; weekly live music.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

229 Reviews
  1. BruceM

    Edmonton

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Have been here many times, never disappointed. Great place to meet friends for lunch.

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  2. AmyS

    Edmonton

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great service! Menu had a lot of fun items. I will say the bun for my chicken sandwich was stale. But the Chicken was great!!! Loved that you could have any salad on menu as side salad to sandwich!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was awesome! We were skeptical because the place was empty but we would definitely go there again.

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  4. kbswede

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great historical pub, Hostess and manager's hospitality was awesome! Drinks were cold, food was very tasty, and a good time was had by all... not overly noisy like a lot of places, so easy to have good conversations!

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  5. Jimc

    Puerto Vallarta

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Took my mother here while she was in town. She used to frequent "The Silk Hat" in the late 50's and I thought it would be fun. It was a slow night as we were about the only people there. Service was excellent! One hiccup was the seriously under-ripe avocado in my moms salad. It would have had to been cut with a cleaver so I'm not sure how it ended up on a plate. The manager comped a dessert for the avocado. Thank you.

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  6. KathyS

    Edmonton

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I have never been here and I decided to try it out. We were going downtown to the fireworks and wanted something casual and affordable. This was so good on so many levels. Our service was great, the food was delicious and the price was so reasonable. The owner even offered to make us some free pouting for coming in. He was so welcoming to everyone and gave us a little history on it. We all agreed we would return!!

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  7. Diner10

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, great ambience and diverse menu!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2017

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We were there for my birthday and the service we received was amazing I would definitely go back.

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  9. Doug

    Edmonton

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very good food and service - would recommend - we went before a concert at Rogers Place -

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to have a couple drinks and some food, good location and not too busy or loud.

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  11. Cameron

    Edmonton

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2017

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    Not informed of a private party taking up over half the lounge, when we made the reservation or arrived. Waited over 5mins for a server to take us to our reserved table, than took over 10minutes for her to return with menus and to take our beverage order. When we asked another waitress for menus, she said she has a 75person group and can't help us. Very poor attitude & service. Drink & food took way too long once ordered. Had to order multiple drinks at once in order to not let them run dry. Food order took almost an hour to receive, but was good expect the salads. They need to hire more wait staff!

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  12. halfblind

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had the sirloin with goat cheese salad again. It was prepared well and met expectations!

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  13. JIllV

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jodi is a great server and the food is always as ordered, hot and in a timely fashion.

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  14. PrairieGirl

    Edmonton

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good fast service prior to a concert downtown. Tasty food and fairly priced drinks!

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  15. OPKN

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love The Hat. And not just because it's the old Silk Hat restaurant on Jasper Avenue, with that original neon sign hanging on the wall. The food is well made (no fillers in the burgers, marinated chicken in the chicken burger) with a great selection - salads, soups and pasta too. There's a nice selection of cocktails and beers too. It's perfect for dinner before Oilers games; we go there for dinner and then walk to the game.

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  16. patcon

    Edmonton

    108 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2017

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    3 out of 4 loved their meals. 1 was a bit disappointed. They were very busy due to DDW, but seemed to handle it well.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We also enjoyed the cheesecake dessert!

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  18. CMC1

    Edmonton

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    For an extra $3 I'd expect more fries. No idea why extra when different fries same price ala carte. Both table next to us and we were sharing a burger. Theirs came cut in half, ours not! Why can't they split it and bring two plates? For $20 the burger should be extraordinary not just oksy

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  19. Jellylou

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had business to discuss at a pre-game meal & it was perfect. Everthing was great - casual setting & the food excellent (the California chicken burger was amazing). Very pleasantly surprised & will return again soon. I also appreciated our server seemed to know when we in the middle of a conversation that was better "not interrupted". Thank you!!!! That alone - combined with great food made the overall experience excellent !

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Our server, kristin, was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  21. FoodMom38

    New York Area

    95 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great Burgers!! Came for a pre-hockey game meal. Good food and service.

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  22. BruceG

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food, service, and atmosphere were great. I will go back

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Hummm yummy delicious food! Will definitely recommend =)

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  24. 21LittleJ

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The HAT has a really nice long bar for people to drink and dine at. I sat at a booth with a friend for lunch. We both very much enjoyed our meals. I had a chicken fajita wrap with sweet potato fries which was delicious! I would definitely go back.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went for cocktails, had a good selection. Food was new and up to date. Got what you paid for. easy for a casual dinning or a good date night.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was delicious and the service was good. The food was brought out promptly and we were never left unattended for too long without the waitress coming to check up on us. Overall great experience.

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  27. Bodmanza

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The Hat is my go-to before Oiler games. The food is fairly run of the mill pub style fare, however it is done well. The burgers are a notch above as well. Service is nearly flawless every time.

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  28. halfblind

    Edmonton

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Met a friend at The Hat for lunch. Food quality was very good as experienced in the past. Service was attentive.

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  29. Penelope

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2016

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We went with a few friends for dinner and drinks before going to an escape room. I really like The Hat because the service and food is both consistently good. Unfortunately it was the first time I ever brought my husband there and his burger was stone cold when it was served. The waitress promptly removed it from the bill, so in the end I don't really have any complaints. I've probably been here at least a dozen times and that was the first time it ever happened. I'll be back.

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  30. patcon

    Edmonton

    108 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2016

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Enjoy the variety every time I visit the Hat. Friendly place and good food.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our meal at The Hat before going to Rogers Place. It was quick and very close to the arena. Would highly recommend it.

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  32. GoBlue

    Toronto

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This was a good time and a great place to get together and chat. i would go back anytime, great service and good food!

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  33. xenanorth

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    food is excellent. outstanding service. seating is somewhat uncomfortable

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  34. DavidB

    Edmonton

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is the latest configuration of the Silk Hat, what is thought to be Edmonton's oldest restaurant. It remains a favourite for many reasons, including the fare and the accommodating and polite staff, and escapes both the false friendliness and also the plague of snootiness infecting many restaurants.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2016

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    The food is great here however it can take a really long time to get your food. The only way I have received my meal within a reasonable wait is when I pre-ordered food for everyone.

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  36. Seri

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2016

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Nobody in the restaurant is a good sign for bad food. Not recommended.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Went for a quick dinner with a friend that loves burgers and we throughly enjoyed our meal! Food, service and atmosphere was great. Apreciated the selection of ciders at a reasonable price.

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  38. Texrex

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The oldest pub in downtown Edmonton. Great ambiance, friendly and efficient service. Owner / manager came by a few times to make sure everything was good. Food is very good. Will definitely be back whenever we are in town.

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  39. BarbK

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Hat never disappoints! Great food and service!

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  40. BRS357

    Edmonton

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As always, thw food and service was excellent. Make sure to make a reservation or you are taking a chance at getting a table during lunch!

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The Hat Resto Pub is rated 4.1 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Hat Resto Pub

10251 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J1X8

Additional information

  • Cross street
    103 St.
  • Neighborhood
    Edmonton
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 11:00pm; Friday: 11:00am - 12:00am; Saturday: 4:00pm - 12:00am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking along Jasper Avenue and 103 St. Covered free parking is available on the main floor of Vinci Parking at 103 St.
  • Public transit
    LRT and bus stops within walking distance along Jasper Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike
  • Entertainment
    Contemporary music/songs; DJ; weekly live music.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine
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