TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Edmonton - Updated November 2024

Hardware Grill

91/100 (1087 ratings)

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"Great meal. Worth every penny. Would go again when visiting Edmonton. In town for business so always looking for a go to place. Will be marking this..."

185Edinburghstreetfish 1Cit4roy

"My third time dining here last night and they didn't disappoint. Their food, service, and ambience are one of the best in town. The duck confit with..."

Steven

"Recently visited here for a birthday. It is a very cool look inside, has the feel of history. Our server was great, a little high energy, but very..."

Adam

"Located right on Jasper Ave, Hardware Grill offers a fine dining experience with upscale and tasteful dishes. Short review – intimate atmosphere,..."

Eat With Sharon

"This place is good and I definitely recommend for a special date night because it's pricier dinning. Our server was great but I found the meal very..."

Ashleyt

"Best food I've eaten in Edmonton, and the service was impeccable and trust me I'm a foodie. Everything came out in a timely fashion and cooked..."

Kevin Thomas

"Amazing food tried the duck it was so good. Good drinks one of the best old fashioned I ever had... Friendly staff.... Service was pretty quick......"

Dave S

"Another fancy high end steak house. It was great, service to atmosphere straight to dessert. Try the brownie. I wish I took one to go as well. ..."

Zack Lee

"We came to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night, we'd booked the reservation online days in advance but when we got in we were sat right next to..."

Khamilton

"Wow. Incredible food. The taste and quality was all there. The service was excellent and fast. I had the black angus burger which I highly recommend...."

Nom.nom.nom

"It was the day before Valentine's Day and it was moderately packed at Hardware Grill. I haven't been back to this place in over 10 years. The..."

Aaron

"Came in to eat here for a friends birthday for lunch. Was good selection and good taste on the entrees we had a lot so could not even rememebr all of..."

Carl Edwards

"Hardware Grill is a staple in Edmonton’s high end dining scene but I’ve never stepped foot in here. Mostly known as a special occasion place, HG..."

Jonny

"KFC, Baby Lobster Linguini with Prawns, Marble BrownieHaven’t had lunch here before, but i’ve had dinner and it is a major key alert...."

Fat Sal

"Went here for our anniversary Nov 2016. I was expecting really good as it is rated 4/1700 on trip advisor. It wasn't bad but I wont be back. The..."

Brian T

"Celebrating a special occasion and wanting a change from our usual spots I decided to make a reservation for dinner at Hardware Grill. I had been..."

Jay B

"My favorite restaurant in Edmonton. The menu is great and original. Everything I've tried was really amazing. The cocktail list is awesome. I've..."

Jessie

"I came here for my birthday with my boyfriend and we chose the 3 course meal that was only $50 (when an entree itself is almost that much). We also..."

L

"Overall, my experience at Hardware Grill was just average. To be honest, I was a little bit disappointed. I really don't mind paying more for a..."

Pepe Dondle

"Absolute perfection from the elegant ambience ,superb food, classic drink selections and our wonderful waiter. This restaurant is everything we..."

Madison Smyth

"Been here over the years and they never disappoint!!! Would love to come more if we lived closer... Would love to see change of menus more often...."

OLL

"My experience had both some goods and not so good. The only reason it wasn't perfect was that we weren't being served for a while at the beginning..."

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"Sure, this place is on a sketchier part of Jasper, but the location is not as bad as a lot of suburbanites make it out to be. The restaurant is in a..."

James Woodrow

"Wonderful meal once more at Hardware Grill! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place! We had a wonderful booth right beside the window..."

Barb Wilson Croft

"Amazing Ambience. Great food. Great service. Had a wonderful time. Try to book the chef's table or whatever it's called when you go. Will be..."

Abdur Rahman Zohair

"This is literally the best restaurant my wife and I have ever been to. We live in Saskatoon and usually make the trip to Edmonton once a year or so..."

Cheamo

"Last night we were finally able to scratch the Hardware Grill off our "to-do list".For most (me included), the prices alone ensure that this a..."

R G

"Worth every penny. Not a cheap place to eat, but we felt the cost was reflective of the amazing food we ate. Perfect for a special occasion. We..."

Chrispy

"In my opinion, this is the best fine dining in Edmonton! Have gone multiple times and always keep coming back. The food is perfect and everything..."

Jen

"A couple weeks ago I went to Hardware Grill for the first time with Jessy. Their dress code is listed as smart-casual, but I opted to wear a tie for..."

Let's Eat YEG

"The Hardware Grill is one of Edmonton's best fine dining restaurants. I have eaten here multiple times, a few times in the wine room downstairs..."

I Eat When Im Bored

"We went to check out Hardware Grill during the downtown dining week in Edmonton. The restaurant located at the edge of downtown at 97 Street and..."

John Xu

"I usually generously rate restaurants if they offer a good menu, great service and great drinks. Hardware grill, should be rate 6 out of 5...."

Jeff Fafard

"This is one of our go to places for anniversaries or special occasions. We love the food here, good wine selection and great atmosphere! The hailbut..."

FeedMe

"Really good service. The service was really good and it was a perfect environment for a date and good..."

Adam.fehr2

"Excellent cocktail list with diversity and humour. Prices are also in line with everywhere else. Enjoyed the sweetbread tart w mush and asparagus was..."

Tmoski

"Great food and service. Food was top notch, everything we ate was worth every penny. Gary our server was awesome, down to earth and very helpful with..."

Chorney3

"007- the best! and there can only be one!. Can crispy duck leg, on a bed of field greens, smoked salmon, caviar, top korean fried cauliflower?my god..."

Oluk.linda

"Amazing Amazing Meal. Last night I took my husband here for his Birthday. We have not stopped talking about our meal all day! We started with the..."

Lilnikkimiller

"Amazing service!. Went here for a friend's birthday dinner, and everything went well! The service was fantastic, and our server definitely went above..."

JT

"SO NICE to have a Menu with Great Choices and Variety!. Hardware Grill is loaded with flavour...but for a price!Mozzarella Salad : great..."

RandomCarpeDiem

"A pleasing high-end dining experience. Hardware Grill was nothing short of impressive cuisine. It was a pleasurable dining experience from the..."

FoodE

"Impressed!. Simply put this restaurant has impressed me everytime my fiance and I have gone. with service and food alike! If you want a nice intimate..."

Candice Williams

"Fantastic Evening!. I wanted to find an upscale restaurant in Edmonton that wasn't a steakhouse - I certainly found it! The Hardware Grill, while..."

Erin McDonald Dudzic

"Always good! And good portion sizes. You won't leave..."

Katie

"SIMPLY AMAZING. Where do I begin to tell you about my experience? How do I begin to tell you about the food? The wine? As I drink my morning coffee,..."

Tpalidwor

"Edmonton's Best. This is the best restaurant in Edmonton - hands down. The service, food, and variety cannot be beaten. I've had the Tasting Menu..."

Ms_luckygirl

"Outstanding. Amazing Staff, very knowledgable . Amazing food..... a must try..."

Hungarycouple

"Definatley in my top 3 for steakhouses. The food was excellent and the service was great I definatley have no comaints here..."

Jordan Ramsay

"Exceeds Expectations. From the moment you walk through the door you feel welcome. The service is polite, sincere, and a joy to experience. The meal..."

Jrenha

"Top notch. I've dined here many times over the years and never been disappointed. First rate top to bottom from the time you step inside to..."

Keyofc

"Outstanding!. Been here once years ago for Valentine's Day, it is indeed pricey, but very worth it. All the ladies at each table got a rose,..."

DEElicious

"Hardware Grill as long as I'm not paying the bill. I love Hardware Grill... as long as I'm not paying for the bill.I've been here for..."

JC

"Tried and true favourite in the city. I always get the sea bass, despite telling myself I'll try something new. Reasonable wine list for the casual..."

Mis Cat

"Best Food in town. The room was quiet and we were able to have a nice conversation. We were seated beside the kitchen - in this case a good thing -..."

Dominic_cobb45

"I took my wife to the Hardware Grill tonight with her best friend and husband. We reserved the Chef's table and had a wonderful meal with the chef's..."

Chewbacca

"Came here for a business dinner with sky high expectations for red carpet fine dining in Edmonton. The food here did not disappoint! We were a party..."

Boourns

"As wonderful as i expected!. I was suprised by the atmosphere and decore as we walked in, given the location this popular Edmonton restaurant is..."

Ashley Underwood

"Eat..."

Jonathan Porter

"Our family dined here to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary and it was a perfect choice. Delicious food and attentive service. We definitely will..."

Smitty

"Great restaurant in all respects. We eat there on special occasions. I would like to eat there more often, but they never change the menu, nor do..."

Debby Glaser Shoctor

"Had a lovely pre Christmas meal with friends. I really enjoyed the porcini crusted sea bass. Everything was delicious. Great way to celebrate - food..."

Jazzminjade

"The overall best place in edmonton. Best food, and service (shane) i've had in years, anywhere. PURE..."

Lambchop

"The food, atmosphere, and decor were excellent. It is cozy yet formal and the food is exceptional. Our experience here woul have been much better had..."

Hillary

"Happy return after a few years. My husband and I went to Hardware for our anniversary 4-5 years ago and were disappointed--didn't live up to the..."

Fishaterian

"Fantastic food that is worth the price (if you can afford it). I've always had great service and definitely lives up to its reputation. Personal..."

Ncwillia

"This is the place you go to get treated to food Like no other! Not cheap but that's part of the beauty. Amazing service and to die for..."

Drew

"I had stopped going here several years ago after some sub-par experiences (door gras ice cold in centre and then returned burned) but after a recent..."

Jenga

"Fine Dining, again!. I feel almost spoiled to eat here every time my husband and I venture to Edmonton. I can always count on a perfect meal, great..."

Sara McKinley

"Another outstanding meal!. We enjoyed the early dining experience yesterday at The Hardware Grill. The BLT wedge was fresh and tasty, Larry favoured..."

Shauna

"Entrees way too..."

Robyn White

"Great Great Meal. I am impressed that Hardware Grill has been around for as long as it has and is still producing top-quality food. The beef..."

Scott

"Amazing food and experience. A restaurant that, at least for me, has never had a flaw. I've been many, many times to the Hardware Grill and enjoyed..."

Spooner

"Always come here... I always come here with my husband once a year. It's hard to get reservations during the xmas holidays though but when we do..."

JusAnothaFoodie

"My husband brought me here for dinner for our anniversary. The food and service is impeccable. I had the sea bass and it was delicious. The dessert..."

Patricia

Red Ox Inn

87/100 (1109 ratings)

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"How I'd rate fine dining restaurants is with the atmosphere, food, service and whether their prices are worth it for the whole experience. Red Ox Inn..."

Rhé Fuentes

"I've been going there for over 20 years and the food has always been top notch. I love how the menu changes from season to season and the food is..."

Marnie Cartwright

"Sublime. Chef Sean continues to outperform, delivering both classics and new creations, all with his personal flair and attention to detail. I..."

Kate Gentles

"Best food I've ever eaten in my life, hands down. Every single part of the dish is so rich in its own flavours. Wish it was Closer to my house. I..."

Joe Keroack

"Amazing food, knowledgeable staff and exceptional service. One of Edmonton'so best kept..."

Meglore Manglore

"If you love gnocchi...I've never had better. Great wine..."

Keri Rambo Helgren

"Fantastic food and service, every time. Great value. A couple of the tables are a bit too cozy, not a deal breaker, but slightly..."

Lisa Devlin Hlushak

"We were there last night as an anniversary treat! We were a bit worried because we weren't sure it would live up to the hype... Well it did more than..."

Danielle Dentinger

"Awesome salad! Arctic Char was to die for and now looking forward to..."

Pascal Ducharme

"Went there for my birthday. Food was amazing, service was attentive but discreet and atmosphere was intimate and cosy. Highly recommended for a..."

Johnny Courtepatte Tsang

"We love Red Ox Inn Our favorite place for special..."

Trina Lewis

"I invited three friends to the Red Ox Inn for dinner last Saturday evening, a restaurant that I had not visited for quite some time. I was making a..."

Foodiebysoul

"Yesterday evening, my wife and I went to Red Ox Inn to celebrate our anniversary and it was an amazing experience! Starting with the Heirloom Tomato..."

John Brodeur

"I must be getting old because I was getting sleepy even before dinner on New Year's Eve. Nonetheless, to end 2017 off with a bang, we headed to Red..."

CT

"Went with work colleagues to this restaurant earlier this week. It was good both in terms of food and service. I do wish the service had been..."

SR

"My bride and I celebrated our 12th anniversary there. We've been before but I think this was the best it's ever been. Lamb and Sable fish were..."

Drdhome

"Finally! I’ve been wanting to try Red Ox Inn for the past couple of occasions but the timing/stars weren’t aligned. Things finally panned out so..."

Jonny

"Our absolute long time favourite fine dining restaurant in Edmonton. The chef always uses interesting seasonal produce and his dishes never..."

StarvinMarvin

"Tried this one for the first time on a week night. Small place with very neutral décor but wasn't busy at all so had plenty of privacy to enjoy the..."

Ashmercier25

"Very tasty but expensive. Good quality of ingredients. Staff was very knowledgeable. Location wise a little off the beaten path but worth the trip..."

Christine

"Smaller restaurant so make reservations in advance if you want to get a table. Overall good dining experience at this restaurant. Great service and..."

Foodie-ness89

"One of the more expensive places in Edmonton but definitely worth it. Very knowledgeable staff and very service oriented. Would highly recommend the..."

TanDaddy

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in Edmonton! Recently went there for a birthday celebration for my girlfriend and everything was perfect! The..."

Jonathan Korun

"My most highly recomended restaraunt! Beef Tar-Tar...amazing! Understated, casual feel. Great staff. Delectable dishes! Small...very well concieved..."

R G

"Treat yourself with an all-night affair. Great service - can tell their servers are very experienced.Delicious food - Chicken entree was the..."

EatEdmonton

"Just awesome!. Awesome food, awesome service, awesome atmosphere......one of best places to eat in..."

Labmatt99

"Excellent. Great service, great food. What else does one need. Definitely will go back in the future. Wife had the tomato soup - very tasty and for..."

Vaasa_nanook

"Amazing. I had the Mac and cheese to start, my husband had the beef tartar (probably best to share the tartar... too much for one person).I had the..."

Maretown

"I will continue to recommend " the Red Ox Inn ". I have dined at the Red Ox Inn on four occasions, all of them special occasions, the first one was..."

Becky

"Fantastic Food but Cold Ambience..... I believe that a great dining experience involves a number of factors...yes the food is paramount, but ambience..."

RandomCarpeDiem

"Best Restaurant in Edmonton!!! Beet Salad and tenderloin were amazing !!! Thank You Shawn for such great..."

Kate

"New experience. The enviroment was very homely and even though I felt extraordinarily out of place and unfamiliar they proved to be helpful. The food..."

Raven.mckay-croswell

"Really expensive but a very excellent dining experience.. The atmosphere was very romantic. The dishes we ordered were all simply out of..."

Larsly888

"My boyfriend and I went to the Red Ox Inn for my birthday back in December. We are young, and find that sometimes we get bad service at nicer..."

Lauren

"Must...compare...to...Edmonton!. This is like Corso 32 but in a different way. That's as much as I can say about comparing fine dining places!..."

CyniC-

"Worth the price. There are only a few restaurants around I will call actual fine dinning and the ones I do, I hold to a higher standard. so that..."

Khamilton

"This place was simply amazing. The service was great. The good well I have no words to describe it. But calling it amazing simply does not do it..."

Kam Chauhan

"Great food. Pork belly appetizer was to die for! Ling cod entree was lacking in the flavour department. Service wasn't phenomenal. Cute quaint..."

Squeue

"It's expensive. We spent $200 including tip for two people. We had a bottle of wine, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees and 1 dessert. Worth every freakin penny..."

Foodaddict999

"This is by far the best restaurant in the city. The food is always a treat. The minimalist way the menu is formatted means you always have a pleasant..."

Mis Cat

"19 yr anniversary supper was the occasion. We started with smoked beet salad and heirloom tomato soup, then main course of ling cod and duck dinner...."

David Gerling

"Mouthwatering!!!. By far some of the finest food I have had in Edmonton to date! The location is unique and cozy, and worth it all! The soup had me..."

JD

"Cozy and Exquisite. Hidden location but really nice food. Pricey but so worth it because I am still full. We had the pork belly appetizer and it was..."

Jess

"Spectacular!. Hubs and I wanted to try the Red Ox for a few years and were finally able to make it happen. Thank goodness we did! We ordered almost..."

Jayandlane

"This is my favourite restaurant out of all the fine dining restaurants. My fiancée and I make a point of going there a few times a year for special..."

Sandy LE

"Freaking Amaze-balls. I love this place. My friend told me about it and we decided to head over for dinner. The food was freaking fantastic and the..."

Ramos.v

"Superb. -ambience romantic, cozy-food delicious-service exceptional-bacon jam? ummm ya, amazing.-excellent romantic dinner out,..."

Lambchop

"Amazing food! Just melts in your mouth! We got the pork belly to start then strip loin and duck breast then finished with the chocolate mousse..."

Lovesgoodfood

"Best Food Ever!. Tried many fine dining restaurants in Edmonton. Keep coming back to here! Food never lets me down no matter what I order. Would..."

BoxOChocolates

"Love this place. It's on t.... Love this place. It's on the expensive side, especially if you have wine, but I actually felt like the price was..."

Chrispy

"Been here many times. Love the food, the service, the atmosphere. I recommend this place to anyone who will listen!! Always a great meal and..."

Dan

"Cozy Restaurant, Classy Servers and Fantastic Food. Easily our favorite restaurant in town. I am still not sure why I waited this long to try Red Ox..."

Deliht

"A Sure-Fire Hit!. This is one of my favourite places in Edmonton for fine dining! The restaurant is small and out of the way, but has a cozy ambiance..."

Manda

"Romantic. Need a place to meet friends or a great date night out? Look no further!! The Red Ox Inn is where it's at. Great food and service...."

Rob

"Honest and uncomplicated good food. Service was spotty, good when she was there, but would disappear for stretches of time.Room was really small..."

BananaRocket

"Unbelievable food and service. Cozy atmosphere. Food is not only delicious, but beautifully presented. The wait staff are very friendly and..."

Leeshie

"Delicious. Although it was a couple of months ago, I can still remember my conclusion after having dinner at the Red Ox Inn: "I think I just ate a..."

Elle

"Excellent. Wonderfull food. Small restaurant but cozy. Restaurant is always busy.Make reservations if you do not want to get..."

Funandfood101

"Stunning!. Absolutely fabulous atmosphere, elegant food presentation and charming wine selection. Clearly one of the best fine dining restaurants in..."

Sara McKinley

"Wow! The food, service, and atmosphere are fantastic! The Pork Belly is a absolute must! I had the Lamb Entree.. 10/10! I couldn't find a flaw, it..."

Rob

"Amazing food. When you first arrive at this location you are surprised by how the outside doesn't look like it would have 5 star food but the food..."

Kirkandkaren Mcd

"Pork belly heaven. This is the best meal I've ever had. I started off with the pork belly and despite it only being the size of a deck of cards I ate..."

ReviewMan

"This place is phenomenal. I'm completely enamoured with this place. The food was great, our waiter was very cool and the ambiance is very..."

Jc15611

"Tasty Food, Slow/Weird Service. So we enjoyed everything we ate that evening, but the service was a bit slow. We were left to review the menu for..."

Marlow Moo

"Yummy!. Food was delicious & service was great, though a little bit slow. The birthday candle was a nice..."

Lraep

"Well Played Red Ox Inn.. I finally had the opportunity to check out the Red Ox Inn. I don't even know where to start. The location is a quite out of..."

Thundercracker

"Excellent!. Comfortable atmosphere, great dining, great service. I went here with my in-laws and me and my father n law ordered the lamb. The lamb..."

JusAnothaFoodie

"Incredible. Great service, impeccable food, and a lovely setting. This restaurant is a gem and worth every..."

Elelele

"Love it!!!. Love it, Love IT, LOVE IT!!! The food, the wine AND the service was excellent!!! The food was served at the right pace. 5 star. A very..."

Picky Eater

"There were eight people in our group. The food and wine was excellent. For the price we paid, a little more food on the plate would be appropriate...."

Greg Biamonte

"Eat here!!! Its..."

Cookie-Cutter-Diner

"Wonderful meal. Went on Sunday evening for our anniversary. Great choice. Very good service from Abe. Beet salad outstanding, tuna confit very good...."

Fishaterian

"There's a reason. Although it has literally been 30 years since we last dined at the Red Ox in ( I couldn't tell you why so long between visits ),..."

Mark Loveseth

"Seriously what to say? everything about this fine dining restaurant is absolutely..."

Crystal Fan

"Always great food in a small, quaint room. I'll be back..."

Eyelykfuduh

"Sooo good!!!. Great place with great staff!!!I will return again and..."

Tammy

"Best service anywhere, excellent food. I think a large part of the reason that the Red Ox Inn has become an Edmonton institution is because of the..."

Annik

"Great ambiance here, good service and the food is superb. I prefer to come during the week when it's not super busy as it is small and you can get..."

Chicshack

"Good deal for Fork Fest.. Just went here for Fork Fest. The deal this year was to choose 3 courses from the regular menu for $45. I liked that this..."

Domestic Dreamboat

"I’ve dined at quite a few places within Edmonton, and I must say Red Ox Inn did not disappoint! Flavours that stimulates your taste buds,..."

Alexander Archibald

"Very well executed food. Probably one of the best, if not the best beef tartare I've had in town. Meat and fish were both cooked to perfection, and..."

Jay Son

"Been here a few times and an amazing experience each time. The owner Frank was extremely accomodating with our dinner party and offered a perfect..."

Christopher Semenuk

"The Red Ox Inn is a cozy local restaurant with plenty of charm and individuality. The entire menu looks and tastes delicious, and, impressively, all..."

Dallin Backstrom

"One of the best and most consistent restaurants in the city. They modernize their menu to keep current, and the experience is always excellent...."

Sonu S

"Spent my anniversary here earlier this week and we were delighted with the service and the meal. The food had excellent flavour and presentation and..."

Doug Zimmerman

"A lovely place for a family birthday with flavours to suit everyone! Creative salad appetizers, filling entrees with just enough room for dessert -..."

Mary Curtain

"Even with the small food menu - there is a variety of food. The food was amazing. No doubt about that. Our server was pretty friendly. It gets pretty..."

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