Best Date Night Restaurants in Old Strathcona

First time @ Darling. I don’t think it’s gonna be the last. Concise menu and wine list. Food was excellently made. I’m glad I went and experienced it with a friend. It’s a smaller room, which is nice a good bar area. Clean washrooms. My server, Adam was quite friendly too and engaging. 

My boyfriend and I visited Sabor for our anniversary dinner and had an unbelievable experience. Not only did every employee acknowledge our special day, the restaurant provided us with a card at our table congratulating us. Our server Kim was so knowledgeable in the restaurant, preferred dishes and the wine list. Additionally, as I am celiac, their kitchen was so accommodating. Almost anything on the menu can be adjusted to be gluten free or naturally comes gluten free. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant for any event, and especially special occasions. The atmosphere was comfortable and quaint and the servers are very attentive but not overwhelming. The food portions are massive, as a party of 2, we definitely had left overs from our 2 main courses we shared. We will definitely be back for another dinner in the future.

Had a fun evening at Dolly's. Greeted and seated promptly. Our server was friendly and personable, very helpful explaining the menu and Christmas specials. Checked back with us throughout the meal to see if we needed anything. I ordered the martini, my husband ordered a Seachange beer. Drinks were pricey but good, the martini was tasty. It had a side of prosecco that looked huge because it was in a glass with a false bottom, would have been better if served in just a regular glass. Still, the drink was good. Food arrived quickly, I ordered the spaghetti. The spaghetti itself was very flavourful, a good sized portion with prawns, sausages and a tasty sauce. The only downside was that both pieces of garlic bread were obviously burnt. It was exchanged quickly upon request, just wondering how it got sent out in the first place. My husband ordered calamari, it was a good sized portion, but there was no dipping sauce, I'm used to seeing a side of yoghurt or something for dipping. But, the dish was very good. The atmosphere was fun, the restaurant filled up quickly with happy people. The restaurant was fairly easy to spot with the pink curtains, but an outside lit sign would have helped. Good evening, would go back.

Amazing people working here - great service - the food was amazing - the coffee so good, and such a great atmosphere. My fav brunch place for sure.

Our last family dinner at Biera :( It was amazing, as always, with all 6 dishes we had being exceptionally flavourful and fresh. The staff were all knowledgeable & friendly. We will definitely miss this neighbourhood gem.