Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Edmonton

"If you want to take your date somewhere a little more upscale, then Sabor Restaurant is the place to go. It’s more of a Portuguese & Spanish cuisine specialty place, with tapas, wine & frequent live music, but their seafood is definitely something that’ll stay with you. They have a good focus on Iberian coastal cuisine using sustainable seafood."

"A Portuguese & Spanish cuisine restaurant, this place is a more upscale go-to if your date is into the finer things in life. With Iberian coastal cuisine using sustainable seafood, this place has great tapas and wine you can dig into. One of the best parts of this place is that they have a live band that makes the atmosphere wonderful."

"In just a couple of years, The Moth Cafe has become an absolute staple spot for healthy food in Edmonton. With an entirely plant-based menu, this restaurant has ample options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some gluten free pancakes on a cold morning?"

"With restaurants in two locations, St.Albert and Downtown, Central Social Hall offers all-day brunch every day. Pick from their special menu reserved for weekends and holidays, which includes: Belgian Waffles, or The Standard - made with two free-run eggs - any style, bacon, avocado, sourdough, crispy potatoes or house greens, and much more. In the all-day brunch menu, they have options like the Central Breakfast Sandwich, Italian Sausage + Mushroom Skillet, The Cure - a dish of shoestring fries, fresh cheese curds, red wine gravy, free-run poached eggs, avocado, bacon, roasted poblano + white cheddar sauce and several other options."

"We’ve already mentioned Central Social Hall offers one of the best brunches in Edmonton. But did you know its two locations (St. Albert and Downtown) also come equipped with some impressive outdoor space?. Jasper Ave’s multi-tiered patio provides plenty of opportunities for pints and people watching."

"Cora is one of these one-stop diners where you can sit down and have a nice meal. They have great choices from sweet and savory platters, and even menus that cater to everything from picky kids to teenagers with large appetites. They also have a gluten-free menu for those who have dietary restraints."

"Edmontonians can take a trip to Europe without leaving the city at the traditional Vienna Bakery in the city’s south side. Known for their pretzels and rye bread, Vienna Bakery is hard to find, but well worth the drive. We love their jalapeno cheese sourdough, and if you’re in the mood for something sweet we recommend trying their apple streusel."

"Began in 1959, Vienna Bakery Edmonton is one of the best delectable bakeries in town. They bring you fresh bread, cakes, cookies, pastries and much more. They started as a wholesale bakery and later began serving the Edmonton bakery lovers."

"Well-known and award-winning Blue Orchid offers modern and unique twists on classic recipes for a meal you will be coming back for again and again. They’ve become a staple in downtown dining when it comes to Chinese food. Note that they’re closed on Tuesdays, but make sure you make the time to take home their food any other day of the week.Address: 11235 Jasper AvePhone: 780-761-1235Website"

"Next on our list of the places for the best Asian restaurants in Edmonton is Blue Orchid Chinese Restaurant. If you’re looking for Chinese cuisine, this is one of the most popular places for Chinese takeout. There’s a reason they’re a top pick, since their food has a wide range of dishes such as dimsum, noodles, and sweet & sour meat, as well as hotpot and Szechuan specialties."

"Well-known and award-winning Blue Orchid offers modern and unique twists on classic recipes for a meal you won’t soon forget. They’ve become a staple in downtown dining when it comes to Chinese food. Note that they’re closed on Tuesdays.Address: 11235 Jasper AvePhone: 780-761-1235Website"