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    3.5 (170 reviews)
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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Salmon @vons
    Michelle F.

    My go to place for oysters. Vons is a staple for yummy food. I love the steaks but the seafood toppings are what makes the food delicious here! They do this amazing hollandaise sauce with some lobster and its mind blowing delicious. I honestly loved the two appetizers I had here on my last visit. The wagyu beef tartare and bone marrow were divine. They were on par with dishes I've had in Las Vegas. So decadent and mouth watering delicious. They actually were better than the steaks I've had before. My only vice is service is so so here. They serve your food so late here, it takes literally forever, bc they want you to order drinks and more drinks. I've had to ask the waiter on every visit for them to take my order bc they just ignore you for so long before taking food orders after you got your drinks... Another shady thing happened on my last visit. My friend had her bday party here, and she rented the private upstairs room. It was awesome, but she was busy mingling and she didnt est her food. Servers literally took her barely touched 3 lobster tails and threw them away before she had a chance to eat them!!! Seriously, if its sitting there and not eaten. Dont take plates away unless you ask! She was a bday girl and I'm pretty sure the servers ate her food. She was looking forward to taking it home, but the servers insisted it had been thrown away! Not cool. And for that I have to be weary of the service here. You have been warned!

    Bartop
    Amy C.

    I continue to come back here for the service and atmosphere! Great staff here. I'm always so happy during my dinner and upon leaving. The food is always fulfilling and delicious. I've never had a bad meal while visiting. Here's to not jinxing myself by saying it out loud. Hahah The oysters will always bring me back. Done as they should be here with variety and specials alike. My steak has always been cooked to perfection whether it's a ribeye or a prime rib cut. I have yet to have the filet here. Drinks are plentiful and mixed or served with flair. Decently priced and wine is pretty standard with price list and selection. Derek and Morgan are always a delight here to have as service staff. But every member of the team I've ever had here has been an exceptional server. Management included. Seem to step in when required but don't hover which is always appreciated by someone who knows the industry well. Great job, Vons! Every time

    oysters on the half shell
    Yazmin J.

    I wanted to check out this place because my friends love it there. We called last minute on a Friday night and got a table for two. We missed the Buck-a-shuck promotion but still ordered all the oysters on their menu. They were amazing! We didn't care for the sources; more limes and valentine sources would have been great. Other than the oysters, we order steak and lobster. The best stake I have had in a while. We got a bottle of wine which complemented our meal nicely. The food was delicious; everything was cooked perfectly! Our server has very friendly and nice! The owner or manager came to our table and chatted with us. The service made us feel like royalty. They were welcoming and super welcoming. It would have been nice to have wipes for the hands or lemon water to wash up, but other then that, we are happy with everything! We will be back for sure. It is pricey but def worth it! hope to come back soon :)

    Celebrating!!
    Vilma R.

    So it's been a minute since I've had oysters and being in land-locked Alberta I would say that's pretty typical here. BUT, if you're like me and missing your yearly trip to the ocean I would highly recommend you head on over to Von's for their Buck-A-Shuck! It's kinda like happy hour but with oysters! We ordered 18 of the Chef's Creek oysters ($1.50 each) and they were by far our favourite ones. We also tried 6 of the Pink Moon oysters ($2.50 each) and 6 of the Shiny Sea oysters ($3.00 each). You have to order in batches of 6 for all the oysters. We also had calamari which the dip was so yummy. The mushrooms Neptune (delicious!) I saved my leftovers from this to eat for breakfast on toast with a fried egg on top! Drooling.... We also ordered the Hoisin Cauliflower which was another delicious dish and a bottle of Prosecco to wash it all down with. Our total bill was just about $160 which is totally worth it for this amazing special food. The ambiance in the lounge was great, our server was so attentive, the manager even came out to greet everyone. The music was some great Latin beats which we definitely enjoyed. If you're looking for a date night or just a taste of the sea, head on over to this local staple, you will not be disappointed!

    Fireside at Von's
    Jennie L.

    For fine dining this place is a jem. Meeting a friend here for Christmas cheer, we decided on having a nice dinner at a higher scale restaurant. It is beautiful. *(However, being in wheelchair, I could not get up the steep incline to the door outside, and had to have a good nature stranger help me). This is NOT completely wheelchair accessible. Inside it was beautiful and classy. We were placed by the fireside, which gave plenty of character and they had a beautiful huge Christmas tree in the foyer. Our server was friendly, fun, and attentive. I love raw oysters, so the server gave me a few ideas on what to try. My friend went with the steak and shrimp ($45.00) while I went with the special..bison steak with Atlantic crab ($44.00). We also had the feature wine. The oysters were delicious and fresh. I can't remember exactly what I tried, but our server recommended trying Atlantic oysters because they are more in season. They came with seafood sauce, lemon, and horseradish. They were amazing, and I will definitely come here again for those alone. My Bison steak was amazing! It was a large slab of perfectly cooked meat with a generous side of veggies, mushrooms, and potatoes. Perhaps a little too much salt on the meat, but otherwise really good. Also, the complementary bread and whipped butter was delicious and good for soaking up all the flavours of the meal. My friend was happy with her choice, but she agreed that my choice was better. We were both too full for dessert. A little pricey, but for a special night really worth the money.

    Jason W.

    Came here with some friends from many countries. Loved the food. Service and ambiance was excellent. THERE ROSSATO WAS ORGASMIC!

    Prime rib rare
    Salvador G.

    Is it possible to have a positive group dining experience in Edmonton? The last 2 dinners of birthday groups has been absolutely crap. I feel bad for Vons though, a long time favorite just totally lost all its reputation with last weekends dining experience. They had asked us to come in 30 mins early to accommodate with our party size, so 7pm instead of 730pm. Most of us were there at 7 and not one single drink order was taken until about 745. It seemed like the only 2 waiters were concerned with providing a speaker for music. Wtf? Didn't get to put our orders in until 815, and didn't get to see appetizers till about 915. Main courses were a mess as well as half of the table received their meals while their spouses had to see them eat their meals for a good 30 minutes before the other half got theirs. There was also an issue with the plates as well as one of my friends a small plate for a huge main course, he complained about how couldn't cut his steak without everything falling off, and the waitress just fucking laughed. Wtf vons? This was the only time that there were more than 2 ppl helping out party as they needed help bringing out mains. Realistically they needed at least 4 ppl helping us since 7pm. After it was all said and done, we were out of there at 1145 after a huge debacle with all the bills. Poor system and poor service. Another reason for restaurants to say no to large groups if they cannot accommodate for them. Food was mediocre, Vons has lost its lustre for sure. Sal says: Just Skip It (1.9/5) unless you doing buck a shuck then maybe try it Raza says: I paid almost $45 for my meal. I was the last person served around 10:25PM after putting in an order at around 8:30PM. Food arrived on an appetizer sized plate with my meal essentially "stacked" on one another. The Primerib was cold, yorkshire pudding was dry, side vegetables were hardly cooked, and the truffle mac n cheese was terrible and not baked. It was the most disappointing "fine dining" experience I've had in Edmonton. Terrible excuse of a steakhouse that I would not recommend to anyone."

    Wine I recommend everyone!!!!!
    Amabel D.

    I'm updating my review a year later to reiterate how amazing this place is! Easily my favourite restaurant in town. The steak is cooked to perfection, the potatoes are soft and buttery, and the vegetables are crisp but cooked at the same time. YUM. I could probably die here. Ordered a bottle of the Artesan Zinfandel that paired really well with our steaks. I definitely recommend ordering this wine! My boyfriend let me finish the majority of the whole bottle because it was so delicious. What a great guy eh? Thanks Von's for another delicious night! Honestly 10/10. Fantastic food and service.

    Samson C.

    We showed up for Buck a Shuck Oysters and unfortunately they have put a limit on how many oysters you can have (6) per person....Which really isn't that bad. Classy is what I think of when I walk into Von's. It's definitely expensive, so I would say take a date. But make sure that date is classy.( Not a bum like my friend Becky M. ) They bring the oysters with a trio of Tabasco (chipotle, green pepper, regular) shaved horse reddish, cocktail sauce and lemons. To be honest? I just like my raw oysters raw. They are oysteryest tasting that way. They also offer free parking in the parking lot (validated) and coat check. So come to Von's if you like the atmosphere. AND the Oysters? Malpeque $1: not bad....thin.... Shiny Sea: Salty and briny...interesting finish Conway cup:Plump with a great mouth feel. Delicious! Final Thoughts? Limit of 6 buck a shuck oysters (but this might be an anomaly due to Oyster shortage...but still...) No beer special Monday, but half price wine! Love the parking! Free Wifi! '

    Bacon-wrapped scallops
    Chad T.

    Von's definitely has a top-notch beef source. The quality of the meat was as good as any. I had the filet, which was tender and perfectly cooked. -1 for not having a creamed spinach side. All of their sides are potato based, so they definitely need some more imagination to their menu here.

    Buck and shuck Oysters, cheese mushroom crab appy , a crushed strawberry martini and an old fashion

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    Excellent food!! Amazing service!!! Hospitable as eating at home!!!! Best steaks in town!!!!

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    The best panna cotta in the city. So so good.
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