Best Dinner Places to Eat 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?"

"Nate Box's latest restaurant, Fox Burger quickly pivoted from their premium dine-in experience to a physical distancing compatible pick-up alternative. Not only do they have a great line of up burgers (their Inferno Smash brings some serious heat and flavour) but they also announce a weekly feature burger that can get really wild. Check their Instagram for their latest offering."

"Don’t be fooled by its name for Smokey Bear serves up some of the most avant-garde and flavorful dishes that Edmonton has to offer. Chef and co-owner Riley Aitken artfully experiments with minimalist flair in his open-flame restaurant. Upon entering, you’ll immediately notice the humongous grill in the open kitchen as the smell of maple logs wafts in the air."

"Park Hours: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM Daily Victoria Park IceWay and Skating Oval: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Daily (Winter Season). What’s a better winter activity than ice skating?. Take your date to Victoria Park and visit the park’s IceWay and Skating Oval for a wintery date."

"Website: https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/john-janzen-nature-centre.aspx. Interactive exhibits, educational programming and special events have encouraged visitors towards a greater awareness of and engagement with the wonders of nature that surround us. The John Janzen Nature Centre invites visitors of all ages to have fun while learning more about the importance of Edmonton's natural spaces."

"The newly-renovated John Janzen Nature Centre takes visitors for a walk on the wild side with programs, events and interactive exhibits designed to promote awareness with nature in an urban setting. The new Tegler Discovery Zone is an indoor play area that recreates local wildlife habitat. Crawling and climbing structures are designed for children up to age 10."

"When I was a kid, we used to love going to John Janzen Nature Centre to peer at little critters in the ponds. The kid-focused centre is right beside Fort Edmonton park, but it has been closed and undergoing renovations for a few years. It is supposed to reopen in fall of 2021; I’ll report back here once we visit!"

"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."

"Red Lobster has been devoted to supplying you with a seafood experience since 1968 that you won’t find anywhere else. They started out in Lakeland, Florida as a single, family-owned restaurant, but their dream of sharing their love for seafood did not stop there. They are enthusiastic about making tasty, high-quality seafood affordable and accessible to all, including people living far from the coast and regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or economic means."

"Staff is really nice and went their for the very first time of my life and it was amazing trying out the sea food."

"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."

"Pals Bar offers good drinks as well as Friday and Saturday night Karaoke and DJ mix. Wednesdays are game nights and happy hour is everyday between 4PM and 7PM."