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The Common

86/100 (1678 ratings)

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"Upscale yet down to earth atmosphere, hearty comfort food with a modern..."

Daniel McLaughlin

"Had lunch here today with Mrs.Bubbasezso and a friend! Surprisingly good! We arrived at 11:30 and were basically alone for about 20 minutes, then all..."

Bubbasezso

"A neat little place on 109 st downtown. Great beer selection with loads of interesting flavour profiles. I went wth Blindman New England IPA - very..."

Rob Madunicky

"Probably one of my top 5 places to go for happy hour in the city. With the happy hour specials they also have different daily features. I am a big..."

Chrissy Meets World

"The Common is not new but it was my first time going so I thought I’d blog about my food adventure for the day! Quick review of my visit to The..."

Eat With Sharon

"Came to The Common for the first time to get some drinks with friends. Fun/hip decor. A fairly good beer list was fun to check out, including..."

Hypsochromic

"Came here last night for a Christmas party, great atmosphere, great food and extremely friendly staff! I would highly recommend this place to..."

Anthony

"Hii! I'm Anita~ I'm from/living in Edmonton, AB, Canada. I love to eat, eat, & eat, & travel, Kpop/Kdramas, & art~ This is a personal blog about my..."

Missguomeiyun

"Came here for lunch with a co worker. The menu was fairly limited for lunch with not a lot to choose from looked like they had a lot to choose..."

Barry Nino

"Before it was The Common it was Martini's, a little hole in the wall pub that served free popcorn and some decent food. When I lived downtown, I was..."

Thesaltyalmond

"Went last night for downtown dining week, service was great especially for how busy it was. Had the mushroom risotto, sausage ravioli and lemon pound..."

Eli

"Decided to try the chicken and waffles since it made it to the top list of things in some magazine I read. The waffle wasn't bad, crispy and slightly..."

Sandy

"I went here with my friend. He ordered fish and chip and it tasted yummy. I ordered the cornbread with brisket and it was good. Escargot was good but..."

Izayoyi

"The Common is a trendy restaurant that offers a range of interesting items. Going with a friend, we decided to try a number of different items, and..."

J.Chews

"I have been coming here for years (since it was on 124st) and I am never disappointed. Whether it be a night out for dinner or more - it always..."

Kenneth Zubiri

"I frequent this establishment often and have never been disappointed. The food is fantastic, particularly, the chicken and waffles which is always..."

Sabrina Davies

"I keep having great experiences for lunch every time I go. The fish and chips are fantastic. I like eating there because it has a great menu, at..."

Scott

"Chicken and Waffles.Haven't had a better combo anywhere else in Alberta.Great Little Venue with friendly staff and simple yet tasty..."

IsChad

"The Common is hard to describe. For one, it's a hipster's heaven. Eclectic, vintage decor with an equally trendy, young downtown crowd. I'd bet that..."

CT

"The atmosphere was nice, interesting decor, and the service wasn't too bad. The chicken and waffles was great, but the steak came out cold. Pretty..."

Sonny Mai

"Came down with one of my girlfriends yesterday. Love the setting - laid back, vintage style. Drinks are nothing spectacular, but it's not too pricey,..."

Teresa Lau

"The Common is my favorite place to eat or just hang out to have a cocktail with my friends. Service has always been an additional bonus to the..."

Michael R. Daniels

"Remember that scene in Top Gun when Iceman says to Maverick "you can be my wingman anytime"... That's love....and that's how I feel about the chicken..."

Paul Swanz

"Great spot that's it's got it all. You can get lunch with your coworkers during the week, cheap pints on Thursdays with your buds, have a romantic..."

Braden

"The Common… It’s one of my favourite places to hang out with my friends after work. For a short period of time, we would frequent this place at..."

Let's Eat YEG

"A really hip place that's open late. The overall environment is great, very casual, laidback, and relaxing (though I went late at night) which is..."

Brendaluong

"Fish and Chips...."

C_grunling

"Thumbs up!. I recently went to the Common and had a wonderful experience! The service was friendly and welcoming, they were really helpful when it..."

Hannahyesavard

"Cool Spot, Best G+T in the City. I've come here for both lunch and dinner and the food was executed flawlessly. The first time I was here I tried the..."

Panda

"We were more enthused overall by the appetizers at The Common than their mains. Although each protein was cooked well, we were let down by most of..."

William Tong Li

"One of the few neighbourhood pubs for Grandin area. Not a fan of the place on the weekends, wish they were open..."

Andrea Taylor

"My new fave place! Love the food and stmosphere..."

LAW

"Great service and great food. We went here for my friend's bday and ordered the gnocchi/shrimp and calamari dishes to share. Wow the gnocchi was..."

HPNOTIQ

"Good place to get dinner or to go out. I love The Common because it has some pretty good food, staff with personality, and there is always something..."

Cliff V.

"The Common has two main strengths: the atmosphere on a weekend and their servers. The food is solid, but a little inconsistent. Good flavors and..."

Nikki

"Loved it. There were 7 of us. We arrived at 9pm. We had a great table, the service was wonderful, the food delicious, drinks so good, the music was..."

Crystal Pequin

"I had my first experience at The Common this passed weekend and let me say... It was top shelf! My friend and I shared the Antipasto and the Pork..."

Miss Kim

"Awesome place! I created an account solely for the purpose of writing this review. The food, ambiance & service were the best that I have experienced..."

Kim Watson

"Really like this place for a place to go for dinner. Food is fantastic and creative, I've honestly never had a complaint to date. The atmosphere is..."

Sabfan81

"Too Cool?. Very trendy and hip place, music is a little too much for me sometimes, but the food is great! My only complaint (maybe my own fault) is..."

Vance Bosch

"Charming. Decided to check it out given the great reviews. Arrived just past 6 on a Friday and the place is packed given there was a private function..."

YumYum

"Yummy Creme Brule!. Excellent, very yummy lavender creme..."

Lynn

"Chicken and Waffles... I enjoyed my food. A bit crowded, but it is a pub. We were seated at a long table between two other party. Guess it is..."

Amanda MacDonald

"Nice cozy place for lunch H.... Nice cozy place for lunchHad scrambled egg sandwhich and a lovely house salad.Service was..."

KSteven

"Great First Experience. I checked out The Common with a few friends for the first time last night and had an awesome experience. We received great..."

Tiffany

"We were here two weeks ago and it was great. Our waitress was super cool and explains a lot of the menu when we asked; you could tell she loved the..."

BigMac

"My boyfriend and I came here in the evening for drinks and the beers were amazing. We got the calamari and they were easily the best I've ever had:..."

Anna

"Great beer pairing night. Can't wait for the next one! Also outstanding service from Sarah. She is a..."

Linda

"Good Food, Poor Service. Checked out The Common on July 27th. Had the Beef Duo, Chicken & Waffles, Bacon Caesar drink and Old Fashioned drink. The..."

Fishbone69

"So Good I went back 2 Days later!!. Went for dinner Sat night with the girls. Wonderful service and ridiculously good food. Tried a bit of..."

NicoleS

"My new FAVORITE!. I had no idea what to expect and I was so delightfully surprised! We had fabulous service from the start. The decor was fantastic...."

Sstyre

"My find of the year... I'm pretty sure and it's only end of Q1. I don't think anything can top The Common... besides being super loud in an enclosed..."

CyniC-

"Great Food!. Delicious food! We had the burger and fries and were not disappointed!! the meat was juicy and well seasoned - the burger was huge! The..."

Agnesjtom

"5/5 for The Common. I don't even want to review The Common. I want to simply say that it was my best dining experience in recent history, and the..."

Erika Golem

"Hipster Haven that Delivers. Love the food. Love the menu, it's creative and from what I've had it's exicuted right. I can't remember actually liking..."

Foodiekiller

"Expensive drinks, but good food. Great food! Boyfriend ordered poutine - I hate poutine, but ended up loving this one. He had to fight me for it! I..."

Ekaterina

"Wow!! Amazing food...definitely check out the chicken & waffles...so good. Poutine with pork and carmelized onions...yummy. The service was amazing..."

Debaroo

"This place rules!!! It is the best thing to happen to Edmonton. The service is amazing! Not only was the brunette serving me stunning, she was..."

John Smith

"The food! My goodness was incredible! It was so amazing! Finally I can pay the bill and feel like I really enjoyed my meal! A divine deal too! I..."

Dineitall

"Wonderful at a great price. Chicken and waffles are exceptional but the chocolate dessert is to die..."

Tara Mayan

"The Common offered a great patio experience! The interior of the restaurant seems super cool though! I ordered the prairie fish and chips and it was..."

Herbert Camat

"Came here for a bite to eat on Canada Day had a meowgarita (watermelon) and a burger with fries the gf had a beef dip. The fries were meh but the..."

Justin

"The Common is alright. I have been coming here for a few years now and have never had a bad experience. On my last visit I enjoyed the fish and..."

Adam Bernard

"Truly fantastic experience here. Unparalleled vibes, love the artwork, staff was friendly and engaging. The food!! The drinks!! I cannot wait to come..."

Paige

"Loved the food and vibe here. Staff were very friendly and always present when needed which gets noticed as we were sitting..."

Jenny Nguyen

"Went here for dinner, drinks and dancing. The drinks and food were quite good - we ordered the Poblano Perogies, Pad Thai Fries (both of which were..."

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Woodwork

86/100 (1490 ratings)

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Lamb

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Risotto

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Ribs

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Full Bar

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"Great dining experience. This restaurant really works to provide great quality food and provide the atmosphere to go with. Incredible bar menu as..."

Sportsenfoodyist

"Great dining experience, very attentive staff without uncomfortable hovering, also very accommodating and knowledgeable regarding gluten sensitivity...."

Cal

"The duck fat fries are the best I’ve ever had and the cocktails are inventive and well executed! The food and service are generally..."

Lscheers

"As you walk in the atmosphere is an r&b style of romantic. The mood lighting is on point and I noticed that the music level was always appropriate..."

Danielle Monique

"Atmosphere was casual and romantic. Service was good, drinks and food were more of fine dining although portions were more than you generally get..."

Rae

"Hii! I'm Anita~ I'm from/living in Edmonton, AB, Canada. I love to eat, eat, & eat, & travel, Kpop/Kdramas, & art~ This is a personal blog about my..."

Missguomeiyun

"We went here for a spontaneous date night, on the recommendation of friends. The cocktails were just as delicious as we were promised, and the staff..."

Rovena

"It has been exactly a year from the last time I visited Woodwork. Since I started my blog a couple weeks ago, I can't say much about my previous..."

Yegcravings

"I was looking forward to going to Woodwork for the longest time. Woodwork was hot on our radar. I believe the location for Woodwork is where the old..."

Aaron

"The food here is definitely different from most restaurants. Priding themselves with local ingredients you won't find a humungous menu with lots to..."

Barry Nino

"The restaurant has a nice atmosphere to it, abit romantic and classy. We had the assorted meat andcheese platter with their in house made meats. ..."

ZERO

"The charcuterie plate was very tasty, and big. We had the duck confit salad and that but we're too full to finish it off.Great ambience and the..."

Donald

"This place is tucked in nicely in downtown Edmonton and definitely worthwhile to try out! I especially enjoyed their charcuterie and the place had an..."

Erica To

"I ordered the duck confit salad and it was delicious. However, if you’re not a huge fan of the bitter taste (like me) that came from the raddichio,..."

Sunny

"Industrial Vibe. I picked Woodwork when my friend asked me where I want to go for my pre-birthday dinner. I knew I had to give this place a try since..."

ISLA 32

"I always love coming to Woodwork for drinks, especially for a special occasion with friends. It is a cozy atmosphere, and can get a bit noisy, but..."

Amanda MacDonald

"Impressive. The food was delicious. Loved the homemade pickled vegetables. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and almost offered more..."

Jandersen

"I love everything about this place.The atmosphere, the people, and the FOOD!I love their beef tartare the most but everything else I've..."

YEGirl

"The service here was wonderful and inviting. For the restaurant being a smaller space the tables were still positioned further enough away from each..."

Brieanna Burlington

"Wonderfull!Finally had a chance to check this place out with my wife. First impression upon entering and being greated by a young,..."

R G

"Located downtown in a beautiful, historic building, Woodwork describes itself as a "contemporary kitchen," offering elevated, yet approachable fare...."

CT

"I love the vibe here. Great place for after work snacks and drinks which keeps me coming back. I am so happy that this place is so close to home..."

Mikey B

"I love this place so much! The meatball and pork were so delicious! I definitely recommend the pork dish which has yummy sweet potato puree on it...."

Izayoyi

"Really great service and tasty food. I found this place to be a neat combo of modern and edgy without being pretentious. The sticky toffee pudding..."

Mads

"This was probably one of my favourite meals of all time. Everything was cooking to perfection. We had the steak, Brussels sprouts and beat salad. I'm..."

Samantha Rogers

"my experience at Woodwork was excellent. the staff are a courteous and hospitable bunch and i greatly appreciated the service and dining experience...."

Bunnyfoofoo

"Quick summary: It's a great place to hang out and have a few cocktails. A few of the dishes were too salty for my taste.Favorite dish:..."

Mom And Nui

"Love it every time! Great atmosphere, great drinks, great flavours! Bring a date or friends it feels like a night out! Get the chicken drumsticks and..."

Stephanie S

"Heard about this place in a free magazine I picked up. Wholly what a nice find! The first thing that caught me was the fact that someone contacted me..."

Drew

"So far totally impressed! I have allergies and we were contacted prior to to discuss and confirm allergies. Even the staff greeting is at the door..."

Cindy Lee Lowry

"I don't really understand the hype & vibe about this place. I wanted to check it out while strolling nearby. Always noisy and overcrowded, Woodwork..."

VINOLVR

"It's always such a joy to eat at Hardware. I love the fun and exciting atmosphere. Watching the bartenders working their magic at the bar while..."

EdmontonFoodie

"An entertaining place if you sit at the bar and watch the experienced & talented Bartenders make the cool expensive quality drinks. I don't drink and..."

Sweetface

"Love this place. Unique in Edmonton. The drinks are delicious and probably the best in Edmonton. Food will take a while to come..."

Jeff Fafard

"I went with a bunch of friends (group of 8 altogether) and Woodwork did not disappoint! Friendly service, great ambiance with their modern rustic..."

Clara Cecilia Photography

"Woodwork quickly became one of my favorite, go-to spots in the city. The drinks are always expertly made (at their gorgeous bar, totally worth..."

Sromanowska0

"Amazing Cocktails. The House Sour is almost too good.. And the menu is wonderful as well, especially the kale salad! It's usually full, so it's a..."

Oscar Derkx

"Good Food. Food was great. Server Knowledgeable. Trendy..."

Zoth

"So delicious and great service!!. I was enthusiastic to try this restaurant after reading all the positive reviews. It did not disappoint. The..."

Food Fanatic

"I’ve walked by this place hundreds of times without going in. Recently, some co-workers have been saying positive things, and I just happen to work..."

The Pretentious Food Snob

"Unreal service, food and presentation!. Went here with a group of friends for drinks and food and had a exceptional time. The restaurant is very nice..."

Evan

"Excellent Dinner!!!. I had pretty high expectations coming into this place as quite a few friends of mine have been here before and said it was good...."

Lotso

"Meal was lovely. Dessert (sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce) was divine. Wine was great although the selection is fairly pricy. Service..."

Driagirl

"Fantastic dinner after work!. We had never been here before, but it was highly recommended by friends. We were delighted by the mixology expertise,..."

Distewart1909

"Woodwork, overall, delivered solid contemporary food that struck a fine balance of flavours and was not afraid to use bold ingredients (successfully)..."

William Tong Li

"Great date night meal.. Two of us went to Woodwork on a Friday evening. Not being big eaters we opted to share one entree and two appetizers and that..."

Boris

"Just Try and Keep Me Away. You walk in to a comforting place with a warm buzz and a hint of smoke, and it just gets better from there.We've..."

Foodiekiller

"Come and thoroughly enjoy yourself here. Don't cheap out. It's safe to spend your money here.. I enjoyed my stay here - despite having water. What..."

CyniC-

"I invited a group of my friends there for drinks. The atmosphere was great, my friends loved the variety of specialty drinks that they..."

Deven DC

"My favourite place to go for food and sometimes just drinks. Love everything about this place. Amazing drinks and bar..."

Kaley Leblanc

"Outstanding! The service wa.... Outstanding!The service was second to none - yet it still felt down to earth. Not pretentious. The food..."

Chrispy

"Pork shoulder is amazing. Had the pork shoulder and my girlfriend had the salmon salad with drumsticks to start. Drumsticks and our cocktails where..."

Cfaulder1

"Second time's a charm.. My first experience at woodwork was a quick lunch consisting of an Omelett and a kale salad. To be honest I was somewhat..."

Facebook User

"My husband and I finally got out to Woodwork tonight. Amazing meal. Excellent service. Negroni to start...smooth and delish, but a little pricey...."

Highlandsfoodie

"The food was amazing and the cocktails were even better. If you're staying in downtown Edmonton, you must try..."

Derek K.

"Great food and drinks. Great service. Worth a..."

Adam

"We aren't sure where to start. We loved everything! Delicious and fun cocktails (the bartender was a shaking machine) and the food was spectacular. I..."

MA

"Fantastic food and cocktails!. I took my sweetie to Woodwork last night for an early birthday dinner. When we arrived we were seated at the table..."

Gabriel.potter

"Great!. Food and service is always fantastic! Great little place that is something..."

Mirmir41

"A Truly Great Meal. Based on the recommendations of many others, I decided to give Woodwork a try and am very glad I did. The food was great, the..."

Allan Mott

"Finally got a chance to visit Edmonton and drop in to Woodwork to see what all the buzz was about. As we didn't have a reservation, it was necessary..."

Robert Brown

"Pretty close to great. I went for lunch this winter, and I went for dinner this week. I adore their cocktail menu. Service was okay, but would have..."

Tippolina

"Ups and Mehs. We had the Charcuterie, steak frits, brisket, tiger tiger ice cream, peanut "thang".Ups:- Nice decor, clean but classic..."

BananaRocket

"Great Dining. We have been to woodwork once before with friends and throughly enjoyed it. Better than a lot of the "New" restaurants in town. The..."

87bmwm6

"I can't say enough great things about Woodwork! The decor is fabulous, the servers are well educated and the cocktails are always a sure way to start..."

Robin

"Hit or Miss?. Everything is very modern looking with an open kitchen concept. There is a smell of firewood and can irritate ones..."

Allaria

"Always a treat to dine at Madison's Grill, but we where thrilled to learn Chef Chris Hrynyk is behind these great creations and a new menu! I had to..."

N Cameron

"Absolutely amazing experience at this restaurant. Went for our anniversary and had an incredible dinner with above and beyond service. We were then..."

Cameo Anderson

"Our experience was fantastic, loved the ambiance and decor. It was a special night as it was our 30th anniversary. We had the 3 course meal with..."

Kirk Dewhurst

"Another incredible lunch at Madison's today! We had their turkey lunch special, with these amazing desserts! The peppermint ice cream is made in..."

Jenni Henry

"Had a excellent breakfast here. Eggs Benedict were very tasty and coffee was passable. Expresso was a touch overpriced. Staff was super and friendly...."

O'Neil

"Good service with good food. Went here for dinner when they had this weekly special going on. So it was a little cheaper than what it would normally..."

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