A quick review for a long time ago, When this place was still open in its original form…read more This restaurant in the Heart of Cranbrook is the place where I actually started my culinary adventures. I had there a magnificent salmon dish which when i was just a kid, I of course, at the time found to be far too covered in spices. The dish was peppercorn crusted salmon. little did I know that this particular dish was going to launch a life long friendship with culinary adventures and expectations. From what I remember from a much more recent adventure there, the staff are very professional, even classy, the dress code of course reflects the height of fine dining, which in town like Cranbrook, is a rarity. The price of course matches the height of service and culinary art, but it is all worth it for the experience. I would totally return if the place was still open but it has recently underwent a total makeover and is now called The Heid-Out Restaurant and Brew House Which I have yet to try.

Great place, closing end of Feb though for a complete over haul and rebranding into a brew…read morepub/restaurant! Can't wait!

Wow! I loved this restaurant! High quality and the service was so.friendly and personable. I…read moreordered the special.of the day beef rib eye and it was so prepared perfectly with A wonderful glazed gravy. With fresh sautéed veggies and potatoes. Perfect. Beef was slightly over seasoned but I loved my dinner. Definately a must.

We first ate at Allegra 4 years ago during vacation and made a return visit this trip. When you…read morefirst walk in it seems like a very dark room but once your eyes adjust it is just fine. It's a cute little bistro and has a great deal of charm. It is not too fancy but the ambiance is very warm and welcoming and the tables are nicely spaced so you can have a good conversation with your companion. The service was good. We shared an order of prawns with chili, ginger and garlic butter and they were very good. Bread was brought to the table before our appetizers arrived and it was lovely. I kept some of the bread for dipping into the sauce from the prawns. For entrees my husband ordered the tenderloin with huckleberry and morel mushrooms on a red wine au jus. It was very good but slightly over salted. It's a good thing that we don't automatically salt our food before tasting. I had the special of the evening - a pork steak topped with pancetta and brie and it was outstanding. The assortment of vegetables served with our meals was also very good. My husband said he liked my entrée more than his. For dessert we shared a limoncello cheesecake. It was a good ending to the meal as it was very light and refreshing. It was a most enjoyable evening.

If you haven't been here yet you owe it to yourself to come by. I had the most delicious jerk…read moretacos, and these were the most flavourful tacos I've ever had. And the rum cake? Wow good thing I was seated because it was delicious and they didn't skimp on the rum. Really friendly staff too. Overall a great dining experience, highly recommend.

I was browsing for a pet friendly restaurant in the area and stumbled upon Ella's as…read moreJamaican/Caribbean cuisine intrigued my interest. The restaurant looks fairly new; it looks like a new location according to other reviews. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating; wish there were fans outside as it was pretty hot yesterday. The staff was super friendly as they left a water bowl by our seat for my pup. We ordered their non alcoholic drinks: Portland Rain and Virgin Margarita with Passion Fruit. It was quite refreshing with the summer heat. Personally, I like the Portland Rain/kiwi lemonade. For food, we ordered cod Fritters, braised oxtail and French fried chicken. The cod fritters reminded me of oyster pancakes from Taiwan with the chewy and doughy texture. You can't quite taste the cod because it's all blended inside the fritter mix but I like flavor and it's filling for an appetizer. The braised oxtail fell right off the bone. It was delicious but I wish there was more Jamaican heat or seasoning to it. The coconut rice was good; I'm usually not a fan of coconut but their rice gives the aroma of coconut without being too powering in flavor. The fried chicken was amazing and I like the herbs they used, which makes it stand out from the Southern style fried chicken. The sauce that came with the fried chicken was unique, and has a sweet taste to it. I highly recommend this place for anyone who is staying in the area or visiting.

The perfect spot for coffee and a treat! The staff was very welcoming and helped me decide my…read moremorning pastry. Every pastry looked amazing- it was hard to choose! The cinnamon roll had the perfect amount of sweet and the scone was so soft! My boyfriend and I got two caramel lattes that were perfect for our Roadtrip. It's a small quaint spot that have a constant flow of people coming in and out in the morning. I would choose this spot any day for my morning coffee run.

Great food, great service always with a smile! I love their muffins, and sausage rolls.read more

Incredible Spot! Amazing service and always has a big selection of healthy, filling snacks and…read morelunch items. You won't be disappointed! Also the best coffee in Cranbrook. They also cater!

This is my go-to spot for healthy food on the run. Every single thing I've had from here has been…read moreabsolutely delicious... The sandwiches are awesome, the salads are fresh & tasty and there's always a good variety of each... The birthday cake energy balls...so. good. There's also a great shop section with things like artisan food product, whole bean coffee, eco-friendly food wraps, etc.. If you haven't been here yet, it's definitely worth changing that.

The Spice Hut is one of the most well known restaurants here in Cranbrook. Usually the restaurant…read moreis busy around lunch and dinner time so I decided to go around 4pm. I was seated right away by a very friendly waitress and asked if I had any questions about the menu. Having had butter chicken many times, I decided to try something else. Here's what I ordered: 1. Fish Curry: This is my new go to dish. The fish slices were very tender and not overcooked at all. I asked for mild spice level and thought the curry had just enough spice level for me to handle. 2. Garlic Naan: I would definitely order this just on its own. It was so tasty! 3. Rice: I'm not exactly sure what they put in the rice but it was super flavourful! The portion is big enough for 2 people.

I have had Indian cuisine at numerous restaurants throughout the USA and several here in Canada and…read moreI have not had any better than here in Cranbrook BC at the Spice Hut. Their sauces are marvelous, well done.