This place is a cocktail bar masquerading as a Mexican/South American restaurant. It fails as both…read more Food was pretty underwhelming and massively overpriced. Boring AF is another way to put it. Drinks other than beer and 5oz wine start at $15, and are geared to the candy crowd. Totally turned off by repeated hard sell by the server, intrusive and annoying. Then she didn't remember who ordered what at our table of 4, did things like placing food on top of menus. Yet I should take your "recommendations" seriously? Take a hike! I chose not to eat, the upsell made me lose my appetite fast. Red flags are SO unappetizing. Others were not so lucky. Tacos (lamb/beef barbacoa) were boring and dry, served with pickled onions, jalapeños, cilantro, that's it. No salsas, not even cheap jarred stuff. Nastiest bs "churros" ever, check out the picture. Great comment made at the table, "is this cheese sauce? Maybe it's cinnamon? It's kinda watery..." Even my perpetually positive, sunny side friend commented that the food was overpriced and not very good. We not be back, total poser show. So embarrassed I even suggested this place to try during Downtown Dining Week. WTF

I came here for a surprise birthday that my husband had secretly planned for me. I thought we were…read moregoing for a dinner just us two. We were greeted by the friendly hostess and she took me to back of the restaurant where "surprise" 20 of my closest friends were there! It was amazing! The staff did an awesome job serving everyone, keeping the food & drinks flowing and keeping all the orders straight! The food was delicious, I had the tacos and tried 3 different kinds, all were good. The tuna appetizer was so delicious! The cocktails are high quality and creative but in a tasty way! This restaurant went above and beyond my expectations for an experience of this kind. They even let my friends go in early before the surprise to decorate. They were all in on it. We got to bring a cake in and cut it there as well which was so nice because the cake my husband got was such a luxurious piece of art! I enjoyed eating it. I highly recommend this place and will absolutely be back for another night out of delicious food and quality cocktails. Great location right across from the arena but good idea to make reservations. Enjoy!

We came here on a Thursday for the 8 tapas and a bottle of wine for $88 and we'll definitely be…read moreback. We love this location because it has such a cozy vibe. It's a great place for a date night if you'd like a nice evening out.

The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. We had the Portuguese baguette with sun-dried…read moretomato pesto, Brussel sprouts, grilled pork skewers and garlic prawns. Cocktails were also good. Would recommend making a reservation.

Great service, wonderful food and a great wine/beer menu. Our party enjoyed a fresh Caesar salad,…read morethe tender and delicious bison steak, the succulent scallops and the tender short ribs. Everything last bite was savoured.

I attended a private function at Lunar which is attached to this restaurant and therefore providing…read morethe catering. I had a chance to sample their pizza and I must say WOW. I am not big of pizza however, I'd say it was probably the best pizza I've had. My favourite was the sausage and mushroom as well as the fall harvest. I love how the pizza is not greasy or heavy. There is lots of flavour and the toppings are pretty generous. The pizza is about the size of a dinner plate give or take and serves about 2-3 people depending how hungry you are. Pizza ranges from $20-28. I cut through the restaurant to use the bathroom and noticed that it was packed on a Friday night. It looked nice and had a bit of an upscale vibe. Parking can be a bit tricky as it's Whyte Ave. I'd definitely come back for the pizza.

It was my first time at this location! I actually loved this location the most! The restaurant is…read moreso cozy and beautifully designed. The customer service is great and consistent with other restaurants. The food was great and delicious as we expected! We tried a couple of new items and we loved them all. Overall the experience was amazing and we will definitely go back there again.

So excited to see a Bodega so close to my house. This is one of my favourite restaurants. Not only…read moredo they have a unique and extensive wine list but they also have the best friendliest and knowledgeable staff, and such talented chefs! They have specials daily, so check their website for those. We went for wine Wednesday which is all wine for 1/2 price. They also have daily chef dishes so of course I ordered one of each to share. They were both absolutely divine!! I always like trying their chef specials because they are always delicious. Also all their tapas are absolutely worth trying too. If you're not sure which wine to try, ask the bartender to recommend something or your waitress to recommend a wine that will pair well with your meal. There are ample tables available and even a small patio outside as well. I highly recommend checking our Bodega if you're looking for a night out, date night, or dinner with your friends.

We are from south Edmonton so we don't get to St Albert very often. We decided to stop for lunch at…read morethis corner cafe in downtown St Albert. We were handed a brunch menu so it might be different on weekdays. My partner and I both ordered the Shakshouka mainly because it sounded so unique. I'm glad we did try that dish because it was unlike anything either of us has eaten before. It's a mix of bread, tomato sauce, eggs and other good things. Delicious! Service was friendly and prompt. We parked on the street nearby in the 2 hour zone. I don't know if they have their own parking out back. The washrooms seemed to be clean, and featured reusable washcloths instead of paper towels. Tryst definitely has guest WiFi that is password protected but I didn't try it out. If you are passing through St Albert I would definitely recommend Tryst for lunch or brunch.

I am very thankful because they held our table because we were half an hour late for our…read morereservation due to circumstances we couldn't help Small place, which is fine. i wish they would do their seeting better. For a place to enjoy wine and appy the seating is literarly a pain in the ass. The whole thing is to make a comfortable experience. It is hard to enjoy your flat bread when your ass is sore. Just get some decent chairs for crying out loud. However they insist that there is a time period for you to get in and get out. So maybe they make seating uncomfortable so you get going. That is why they loose one star. Food was lovely. Service was good. We each had a unique cocktail. This was well executed. Food was great. There wasn't a standout because everything was amazing. We ate a whole lot of things. Really loved the most simplest of dish which was the sourdough bread with whipped butter. It was lovely. The bread was chewy and had amazing texture. We also loved the ricotta gnocchi. It was pluffy and flavourful. The fish of the day was delicate and tender. Beef Carpaccio was tasty and interesting with lack of a better word waffle fries ontop. And the beef and cheese was rich. The only thing that we didn't love on the menu was the lamb flatbread. Too many pickled radish on top took away from the dish. However, I think anything you order here will make you happy. A little pricey but again it is a well saught after place. And much cheaper to other places that are in chains that won't give you the same experience. I would definately go here again. But make reservations. The place was jammed packed.

I had 2 6 ounce glasses of wine. They were $14.00 each. They were delicious, but that's a bit…read moresteep for a 6 oz pour. Clean, nice vibe. Great proprietor. Cozy. Outdoor seating available, but its just a view of the alley.

A lovely little spot for a really special drink and a small plate or a coffee and dessert. The…read morespace is narrow - it's actually in the old alley space- but bright with really cool light fixtures and a very high ceiling so the music and chatter seems muted. We sat at the bar and I enjoyed a very nice glass of red wine while my husband had a beer. We shared the Spanish tomato toast which was delicious. The bartender couldn't have been more friendly. We are already planning our next visit!

I had dinner at Bodega in St. Albert recently. The restaurant seemed quite busy so reservations are…read morerecommended. In terms of food, I tried their calamari, beef pinchos, patatas bravas, and ricotta stuffed pepper: - Calamari: 8/10: Nicely fried,, lightly coated/battered calamari - Beef Pinchos: 7.8/10: Didn't expect it to come in skewers like this nor cut up like this...Good flavour cookedness, mostly tenderness, but some pieces were really tough - Patatas Bravas: 7/10: Quite different/overwhelmingly saucy compared to ones I had in Spain - Pepper: 7.5/10: Quite interesting...good ricotta

I have visited Bodega a number of times now and I've enjoyed it every time. This time we went for a…read morelate dinner and enjoyed their happy hour menu - which is amazing value. We tried almost all the tapas on the menu - the highlight for me was the shrimp empanadilla, and the piri piri chicken. The bread is incredible, especially dragging it through all the sauces notably the eggplant curry sauce on the lamb skewers. We finished our meal with the bacon wrapped dates as a dessert - highly recommended. The service was great, food came out fast - we did feel a little rushed towards the end but I get it - it was late and they're ready to shut er down and get off work. As always, the decor is lovely with nice lighting and they kindly turned the music down a touch so my dad could hear us. I will be back!

Good dining option in Leduc (near Edmonton airport)…read more We enjoyed the Sake Flights (Masumi Shiro with its fruity almost flora accent was most tasty, Mii no Kotobuki somewhat heavy tasting, Lucky Cat was crisp and wine like, Kiwami had hard to described complexity and most memorable aroma and was our favorite, the daiginjo was well-balanced). Also tried the Bbq Combo. Takoyaki was well-made. Bacon-wrapped shrimps okay. Pork dumplings (more like shrimp-based) was delicious. However, the yakitori was dry and tasted like an afterthought. The restaurant interior was cozy and inviting. The booth layout added to its charm. A very different perspective from the impression one gets from its almost industrial exterior (with a sign that says Sushi factory). The waitress and owner were friendly and nice.

Every time I've eaten here, the food has been absolutely delicious and melted in my mouth. The…read moreenvironment and ambiance was impeccable. Service was average but still good. Overall I would highly recommend trying it, and I will definitely be going again.