Dropped in on a Monday night with friends for a bite to eat. Had the butternut soup of the day and the pulled pork taco special. I wasn't up for a big meal and chose just the one taco. Soup and taco were just the right amount. The others shared a beet salad and the mushroom pizza with slices of tomato on top. And one salmon meal. All very tasty. We all shared Jack's bread pudding for the final delicious ending to a fun time.
As for the drinks; the beer list is open to many choices and the wine choices kept the ladies happy.
Always a great choice when you're in the mood to go out for supper.
Last week I went to Glass Monkey for the first time. I had a bit of time to kill before my plans so we just went in for a quick drink and some appetizers. They are located in a small strip so there is an ample amount of parking. Housemade Ricotta. First, we got their housemade ricotta, which comes with an apricot chutney, and sunflower seeds. This is served along side some bread. Overall, and pretty light and easy dish to share. I think the bread could have been toasted a little bit, but overall, really easy and good to eat. Great appetizer for only $5.50!
Extremely friendly staff, great food and relaxing patio for a nice evening. Nice selection of adult drinks paired with lite snacks or large plates.
Dinner at the glass monkey. Restaurant is busy for a Wednesday night. Hosted and wait staff are friendly and quick to serve. Sea breeze, alley Kat and red wine to start. Followed by five cold shareables, beet and arugula salad, salt and pepper chicken wings, all to share. Cold shareable are small potions to try. The size of tapas. Humus, kettle chips, ricotta, pickles, parsnip purée served with bread and gluten free crackers. Beet salad is beets covered with greens and the chicken wings come with token carrots and celery with a side of ranch. Flavors are above average.
Dessert is gluten free cheese cake and bread pudding. Cheese cake is great. Bread pudding is served warm and is garnished with whip cream, average flavor.
Service was great throughout our meal, conversations, jokes, answering our questions from all staff who walked by our table.
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed Glass Monkey, we sat at the bar and the servers were very nice, friendly and provided excellent service. When the food came out, I was delightfully surprised by the large portions for the price I paid. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place.
We really enjoyed our visit to Glass Monkey.The patio was full upon arrival but looked so beautiful that it's on my hit list for next time for sure. Food was just awesome and we loved the salmon mouse. Extensive wine list and great ambiance. The only hiccup was waitress had the personality of a stick but all other staff were very efficient and friendly. Recommend and going back asap.
From making reservations, to leaving after paying the bill, dining at the Glass Monkey was a great experience. We started with the charcuterie and cheese boards, and chose our drinks from a menu that offers a great array of beer, both artisanal and commercial. We then each had some tasty, satisfying entrees that ended with espresso and cappuccinos. Although pricier than other gastropubs, we feel that we paid for the unique Glass Monkey experience - the friendly, outstanding service, the welcoming atmosphere, the food and drink. This is a great place for groups as the energy is high and lively. We had a great time, and will definitely return!
I've been here a couple times now. I really enjoy the food and service is great! I enjoy ordering a variety of the small plates and sharing it with the people I'm dining it. It allow me to try a variety of things.
Food was amazing! Great hot wings & the Moroccan Lamb was tender. Was happy to take home lots of leftovers. Our waiter was gracious, and gave great recommendations for both food and drinks. I didn`t have room for dessert, but that gives us a reason to go back again. Best dinner out I've had in a long time, this place now tops our list of favourite Edmonton date night places!
I came to Glass Monkey for a private birthday function, and I'm blown away at how delicious the food was. The butternut squash soup was to die for, and the mashed potato's were next level.
I also had the Chinook salmon and braised beef brisket which I could have eaten all day. They were both so tender I cut them with a fork!
I highly recommend this place. The establishment was clean and well kept (the bathrooms even had towels - real towels), and they had Magners cider which benefits my beer allergy.
It's a cute restaurant in the neighborhood that the quality of food and nice services are guaranteed. It's got that unique local friendliness. All staff were super friendly and nice including those who answered our phone, who sat us and who served us. We were very happy about the menu our server Rick recommended and services he provided. I am pregnant and wanted to have some nice virgin cocktail other than mojito and he offered sangria that is substituted with pomegranate juice and oh boy it was delicious!!
Also, all the food we ordered were delicious. You must try their mushroom pizza. The taste of the fresh ingredients with a touch of truffle oil was great. The pate and halibut fish cake were also great.
They have a nicely set up patio that we want to try next time. We originally went there to sit in their patio but we decided to stay inside since the inside set up was also very romantic and came with more comfy chairs.
We are quite glad that this place has re opened now with the third wave of the pandemic over. We once again had an excellent dining experience at Glass Monkey. This place exemplifies both high quality ingredients of European trattoria-styling while still maintaining a laid back Canadian feel of a local pub eatery. Gastropub is more than apt a term to describe this joint!
From the moment the usher welcomed us in there was a warm and bustling atmosphere in the restaurant. Rick carried us through the menu items and Specials with enthusiasm and efficiency, such as any person with intimate of the knowledge of the menu should have, recommending his favourites and highlighting popular items. He was very professional and entertaining. We also received warm welcomes and conversation from Janine. Both the patio and inside tables were excellent options.
Intimate table setting, excellent service and extensive wine list. The menu is tight but provides good choices.
Our meals were very well prepared and presented, very tasty.
No CoVid protections between servers, clients or other staff was visible.
As usual the visit was outstanding! My braised pork cheeks were a culinary experience not to be missed! My husband's scallop and shrimp risotto was a symphony of wonderful tastes and aromas! The waiter recommended a thoroughly delightful wine to suit my very narrow range of preferences. All of this impeccable service and offerings on a very busy night that saw a Ukrainian band raising funds(along with TGM) for the Ukraine & celebrating some important birthdays! Such an accomplished restaurant with such a big heart!💙💛
We brought four kids out for dinner tonight and they were treated like kings and queens. The most amazing service we’ve had. Highlights of the meal were the morel mushrooms on toast and the lamb shank. They really went above and beyond and we had a wonderful evening. Thank you! We will be back. Next time we will bike!
We stopped by on a whim for lunch after driving by and thinking it looked cute. My boyfriend had “the best burger he’s ever had” and I had the noodle bowl. Just wow. Highly recommend and can’t wait to try the dinner menu.
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