We rarely drive to the west end for a restaurant, but we were headed in that direction anyway and decided on stopping here for supper. It is pleasant enough on the inside, but pretty non descript. I wouldn't come here for the atmosphere. However if you like clean open concept this may be a place for you. Our server was friendly and helpful, giving her reccomendations. Menu is diverse with many things to try. But not so many that you are overwhelmed. We decided to split a few things. The Korean Schnitzel - Pork Tenderloin, Asian Slaw, Sweet & Sour Sauce, and Peanuts The Saganaki with Honey, Walnuts, and Lemon and the Happy Burger with Gruyere, Bacon Jam, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato Food came out in a timely manner. Everything was good, but not standoutish that I would run here again. For sure the best bang for your buck was the korean schnitzel. The thing was massive. It was pleasant. Loved the peanuts and slaw that came with it. The saganaki was tasty. The burger which came highly recommended, was decent but by far, not "one of the best burgers" in Edmonton (That was quoted to us.) I much perfer the one at The Next Act. However it was yummy. If you are in the area it is worth checking out. However I wouldn't drive across the town to come here. read more

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If there's one recent restaurant opening that I've been pretty excited about, it has to be Happy & Olive. They appeared on the scene last year at a time when opening a new restaurant might have been viewed as an outlandish idea. But with the people behind other such beloved favourites as Red Ox Inn and Canteen at the helm it could be assumed that they had a pretty good idea of what they were doing. In a short amount of time (less than a year!) Happy & Olive has been named Favourite New Restaurant 2023 in the Edmonton Journal and Best New Restaurant 2024 in EDify Magazine. And they're not wrong! Located in Crestwood (in Crestwood Centre to be exact - lots of great businesses there and easy parking!) you'll find a fresh little spot on the corner, a restaurant that is still all bright eyed and esthetically beautiful. The decor isn't over the top; just nice finishes, a combination of various types of seating, a central bar area, and an approachable atmosphere. It feels like a down to earth space while maintaining clean lines and modern sensibilities. The patio is also very lovely and I was happy to grab a table out there on a warm July evening. I found our server to be helpful, friendly, and happy to offer some guidance as needed. Once settled in, I began to peruse the beverage menu and was pleased to find a rather good non-alcoholic cocktail portion of the menu, a trend that is really nice to see on more and more menus. I enjoy a boozy beverage as much as the next gal but sometimes I'm just not in the mood. On this occasion the list of five libation-free drinks were very welcome and I was glad to order The Gabby (Fresh mint, lemon, sugar water, bitters - $7.00). However, I will say that if you want to stay right on the olive theme it would be a great idea to order The Olive cocktail along with an order of Warm Olives - live your best olive dreams! Absolute perfection on a hot day! Not only was this beverage sweet and also tart, it was incredibly refreshing. The mint and lemon really made the drink feel like something quintessential to sip on in the summertime. A perfectly ideal patio choice! I enjoyed the way that Happy & Olive breaks down their menu. Do you want something "crispy?" (Um, yes. Everyone does.) There's also "this & that" or how about most people's favourite; "bread things." Or maybe you just need the "hungry" part of the menu. I did find that I required a bit of clarification on whether the plates were meant to be shared and it turned out that a communal dining style was the main intention. Armed with this information we set about ordering a whole bunch of plates that caught our attention with the plan for us all to try a bit of everything. (I love doing this with my family because we all enjoy eating the same foods. I don't like it as much when I go out with friends because, in some cases, tastes can vary quite a lot.) I'd heard a lot of excited buzz about the Fries (Rosemary, Parmesan, garlic oil, lemon aioli - $9.00) so clearly those were a must! Just when I thought that I knew everything that a french fry could be... I was served these. And wow, they are something special. Ultra crispy and likely double fried, the sprinkling of rosemary and parm really added a punch of unexpected flavour. The true surprise, however, was the lemon aioli, which was an absolute delight. I'm not sure that I've ever tasted anything quite like it! Creamy and fresh, this simple dipping sauce brought a whole brunch of bright acidity. It's always nice when a dish lives up to expectations and these fries certainly did. I had also heard that Happy & Olive had a latke menu at some point?? This wasn't the case on my visit but I love a latke and I'm super curious about what this entailed. Next up were the Crab Cakes (Remoulade, fennel celery slaw - $22.00) which I sometimes find can be hit or miss but I loved the sounds of these ones and had to give them a try. Positively golden on the outside, cutting into these crispy cakes revealed a luscious interior. Like a crab flavour bomb, I was met with actual crab meat and a satisfying mix of textures. I also loved the crunchy and refreshing slaw. I find fennel to be a completely underrated vegetable and it's one of my favourites. I always order it when I spot it on a menu! This dish completely nailed it for me and I think that it was the biggest winner of the night in my opinion. As mentioned previously, the Warm Olives (Marinated Happy style - $9.00) just seem like something that you should probably order at a restaurant called Happy & Olive... I wasn't sure what "Happy style" meant but I was excited to find out! I loved the variation of types and stunning colours, like little jewels. I'm not sure why this was surprising (it says "warm" right on the menu) but these really were very warm! The oil that they were bathed in was hot, even. Grabbing a piping olive and tossing it into my mouth was a satisfying experience. I also loved how aromatic they were with the use of rosema read more

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Came here during the summer. Food was more on the expensive side and menu needs a bit of clarity. Otherwise, great food, great patio and service was spot-on. Food: Flavor on everything we ordered was well-balanced and unique. Saganaki was phenomenal. Korean Schnitzel portions were larger than most other dishes, which we found strange considering it is not a main. Pepper crusted tuna unfortunately still had connective tissue attached, which made it very chewy. Service: Spot-on. Server was very attentive and friendly. Atmosphere: Nice corner restaurant with modern decor and ambient lighting. Beautiful covered patio a must go in the summer. Value: Portions were average for the price. Slightly more expensive than what you get, but uniqueness of dishes makes up for it. read more

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Place was 10% full Monday at 5:30pm but was 90% full by 7pm. Free Parking available in the shared parking lot. 2 single person gender neutral bathrooms. With baby changing station. Staff were friendly and did not rush us. Water was refilled multiple times. Great service. Duck special way 9.5/10. Duck was 10/10 cooked well. Veggies were good but no starch. Was a little hungry after still. Chicken sandwich and fries were 10/10. Fries were hot and crisp and flavorful. Chicken was crispy and the bun was so soft. Lemon sauce with the fries was very unique and flavorful. Fried Chicken - they were able to leave out the gorgonzola (blue cheese) per my friends request. Appeared to be the same breading as the chicken Sammie. Generous with the gnocchi. Friend wished there was a sauce for the fried chicken. Peanut Chocolate Torte: 8.5/10. Chocolate part was 10/10 not too sweet, such creamy, not a fan of the chunky peanut just underneath. Crust was fine hard to cut. Butterscotch Budino: was in the water cup (so you know how big it is) . Very sweet like condensed milk sweet. So creamy. I ended up crunching up the sugar cookie and putting that in as it needed texture. Also needs acid - would have loved some fresh fruit to give it a tartness/ sour component. Overall super happy with the service, ) location, and food. read more

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Discovered this restaurant for the first time and it was wonderful! The food was outstanding, very delicious and fresh. The service was very quick and attentive. Can't wait to go back. read more

I have no idea how this is only a 4 star on Yelp. H&O is an amazing spot and well deserving of a 5 star: from amazing service, excellent food and a relaxed but upscale interior, this spot is not to be missed when visiting Edmonton. read more

I was a huge Cafe Blackbird fan, and was in nearly every weekend before they sadly wrapped it up. I had been watching the news about this place ever since it was announced, and had been waiting breathlessly for them to open. I left for a 3 week vacation just after they did, so this was the first chance I could get in to check them out. Service was a bit meh. I was directed to a table and left to sit for a bit before having to ask for a menu. They've gotten rid of freestanding tables and now have booths. The arrangement seemed a little odd to me. And upon first glance, the brunch menu seemed underwhelming. Really? That's it? Nothing with hollandaise? I ordered the salmon latke, and a yogurt with granola and berries, along with a latte (I had to ask for sugar. It was weird that they didn't just keep it on the table). The food was surprisingly good. The latke had lots of fresh dill and creme fraiche, and the salmon was nice and fresh. The latke had a nice crunch with mushier potato center. And the yogurt and berries was also good. The latte was nice and hot and tasted great. The cost though, was pretty painful. $24 for a potato cake with a little salmon. My final bill was around $43. While it was good, I'm not sure how often I'll be able to come back to try more of the menu. read more

Happy and Olive is the spot period. No need look at any other place. If you're looking to have an incredible meal, amazing drinks, and awesome atmosphere go here. It is locally owned and operated. Nothing else to say try it for yourself! read more

Happy and Olive - two men sitting at a table - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Spectacular food...amazing service...outstanding ambiance. Good for professional meetings, romantic dinner and family meals.

Greeted quickly. Love the menu. Cheerful wait staff. Mushroom tartine was amazing. Very busy place. Reservation a must even for lunch.

Tried for the first time tonight. Overall, it's just so so. The layout is rather cramped and noisy to the point that holding a conversation takes effort. The service was rather slow. I opted for the burger, it seemed a popular choice, and it was pretty good. However my partner ordered the cod which was very bland. Seems a little expensive for what they offer read more

Such a pleasant experience- service is on point and attentive . Food is inspired and made with quality ingredients

We love this neighborhood gem! The food is fantastic, the coffee is great and the people are friendly and inviting.

Never even got to our reserved table because it wasn't available. It was pointed out to me that I had arrived 1 minute early and where was my friend. I have never felt so uncomfortable at a restaurant. I left. read more

I made a reservation for 11:30 to 1 pm to take my best friend out for brunch. We were disappointed that someone kept hovering around our table making us feel rushed. Then, 15 minutes before our reservation was over, we were asked to leave. We were just finishing our coffee and felt awkwardly kicked out and quite surprised. When I shared I was told we have until 1 pm it didn't matter. Then, as we were leaving, the hovering person came over and said she guesses we can stay until our reservation is done. All and all an awkward experience. read more

We have been twice for brunch, and we will be back again! The service is top notch, and the food is spectacular. Can definitely recommend the latkes. read more

Food was great, service was outstanding, we will be going back sure time we are in Arizona

The layout is a bit weird. The tables were so close together it felt like we were eating with strangers when we went for a romantic dinner. The hostess was snarky when we asked if there was a different table we could have. The food was good but pretty pricey. I don't think we will be back. read more

What a great find. Stopped in for a snack after a bike ride. Had some delicious snacks, salad & refreshing bevies. Lovely welcoming room with great service. Need to come back to try more. read more

Happy and Olive is very underwhelming. Slow service, small portions and pricey for what you get. So many better options in our city. I would not recommend or return. Unhappy pickle may be a better name- read more