Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Edmonton

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Edmonton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Canadian Brewhouse - Manning

4.7

4.7 (237)

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Our one-of-a-kind Canadian themed sports bar & grill has an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees, drinks and amazing specials every night of the week. You’ll note our Canadian decor starts right when you walk up to our huge Inukshuk at our doors and continues throughout the restaurant in a “cheeky” Canadian fashion. We promise, when you come to The Canadian Brewhouse, you’ll instantly feel at home, because our house is your house…only we have way more TVs! You won’t find a better selection of screens anywhere for the sports you love! We even provide tabletop speakers for those nights when multiple sports and teams are playing.

Top review

Emily

Dined 1 day ago

Waiter was very slow moving could’ve provided better service at a better pace

STINGRAY BAR | EATERY

4.7

4.7 (99)

CAN$30 and under

Creative Japanese

Westmount

About the restaurant

Stingray is a modern-casual restaurant that can dress up for a social occasion, but prefers to dress down for dinner on a Thursday. It’s menu is inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine, but with our own Century Hospitality flare and casual favourites. So don’t worry about sushi etiquette here – grab some sashimi, handrolls, and a cocktail to enjoy whatever the day or night is calling for.

For us, it’s where Japanese cuisine meets century hospitality group – It’s the essence of traditional and modern influences coming together.

Our food + drink is carefully hand crafted with only the freshest and Finest ingredients. Our dishes are meant to be shared and in doing so You’ll best enjoy and appreciate the vision our team strives to deliver on.

Whether hot or cold, our chefs create your meal and it’s brought to your Table as it’s ready. So don’t worry about sushi etiquette here — grab a cocktail, Get your chopsticks, and whatever the day or night is calling

Top review

Shelley

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Exciting new dining options. You have to try the hand held Asian taco options.

Campio Brewing Co

4.6

4.6 (795)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

We accept limited reservations during Ice District event days (games and concerts). If you are not able to secure a reservation on Open Table, we do have plenty of availability for walk-ins; we would encourage you to arrive a minimum of 2 hours prior to the event start time in order to avoid lengthy wait times.

We believe in providing a mix of essential food classics and contemporary staples to create the perfect Canadian menu to be enjoyed alongside our beer. We have taken on the responsibility of localizing the beer experience by making authentic, fresh craft products that establish a new, truly Canadian beer culture.

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Sue

Dined 5 days ago

Always love this place before an Oilers game- great food- great beer and terrific ambiance!

Dolly's Cocktail Bar

4.6

4.6 (131)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Edmonton

About the restaurant

We are an ultra, pink mid century inspired cocktail bar and restaurant. Dolly’s is a fun, playful and inclusive space to celebrate, connect and catch up. Our menu is Peruvian in its roots and fused with North American and southern flare. Our cocktail menu is tropically inspired, and is agave, pisco and cachaca forward, balanced and innovative.

Please note that our phone number (780-446-9221) is a text-only line and is not equipped to take incoming calls. If you need to cancel or request a change to your reservation please send us a text and we'll reply as soon as we're able.
For tables of 8 or more please email emma@dollyscocktails.ca

Top review

Elenie

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Was a great small space beautiful decor and wicked staff

El Corazón - Keswick

4.6

4.6 (32)

CAN$30 and under

Latin American

Windermere

About the restaurant

Premium, Latin-inspired flavours. Easy going atmosphere. Join us in the heart of your neighbourhood. Now located in Keswick Square.

We accommodate groups of 2 to 40. Enjoy dining in our dining room, at the bar or book our private dining room.

Happy Hour daily from 2pm-5pm with $4off all 2oz Premium Cocktails, $10off Cocktail Pitchers, 1/2 ALL bottles of Wine, $5 Local Craft Beer + 1/2 Tapas Menu.

Brunch Every Weekend - Saturday + Sunday 10am-2pm

Top review

Rachelle

Dined 7 days ago

We went there for my mom’s 70th birthday. The atmosphere was lovely, quiet enough to talk to each other and the food was amazing. Unfortunately for my growing nephew tacos only come in 3. Our friendly, witty server (D) was on top of everything. One recommendation would be is to have to food arrive at the table at the same time. Otherwise it was a fantastic evening.

The Canadian Brewhouse - Edmonton - Lewis Estates

4.4

4.4 (274)

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Edmonton

About the restaurant

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Cassie

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

My Family and I went for wing Wednesday and our server Emily was great, everything was so good and came out pretty quick.

The Canadian Brewhouse - Spruce Grove

4.4

4.4 (104)

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Spruce Grove

About the restaurant

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Heidi

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

We celebrated two birthdays yesterday. Food was great as always. Service was excellent!! We will be back.

TiKi TiKi on Whyte

4.3

4.3 (72)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

Tiki Tiki is a Polynesian fusion and modern gastropub located in the heart of Whyte avenue. What you will find when you come to tiki is that we are your oasis away from home, filled with FRIENDS, FOOD & FIRE! Stay tuned to enjoy a pop up RAW bar, hand crafted specialty cocktails and delicious food from the “God of Fire”🔥.

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bonnie

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic and friendly place. Great drinks and food.

The Taco Shop

4.3

4.3 (22)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

Glenora

About the restaurant

If you want to sling tacos and tequila you have to be in the right place. Bourbon Street comes with a long history of being the centre of West Edmonton’s restaurant and nightlife scene, so we knew it was the perfect spot to plant our taco flag (yes, we have one in the back) and open up “shop”. Walk down the bustling promenade and let the energy of our cantina draw you in. Come check us out and let us feed you tacos and tequila!

Top review

Roxanne

Dined on Nov 21, 2024

Authentic guacamole made at the table. I had the Blackened Salmon - lots of food and very flavourful. Highly recommend😊

Bell in Scona

4.2

4.2 (49)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Edmonton

About the restaurant

The Bell in Scona is a proud emblem of Old Strathcona and Alberta’s rich heritage. Housed in our vintage building, we’ve created a space to celebrate and share our region’s history through unique culinary and brewing experiences.

Our brewery brings a piece of the past into the present through using antique pre-war cast iron and copper vessels to craft distinctive beers. Each brew resonates with an authentic taste of local ingredients, reflecting our love for Alberta’s natural bounty.

Nestled in this historic setting, our taproom offers a curated menu using locally-sourced ingredients, marrying tradition with innovation. We wish to take you on a culinary journey through the best ingredients, locally raised meats and the diverse flavours our province has to offer.

Top review

LouiseVIP

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

Great first time experience. Food and service was good

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