Saskatoon 
The busy holiday season is approaching, and it will be busy in many different ways. As stores, streets, and malls fill up with holiday shoppers, Saskatoon’s restaurants and pubs will also get busier. For those in search of a spot in the city for simple holiday meal plans, like a date or a family Christmas dinner, reservations are recommended for almost everywhere.
This is also the season for large get-togethers, Christmas parties, and the gathering of multiple families. With that, consider some of Saskatoon’s top restaurants that also offer private dining rooms or restaurant buyouts.
No matter the size of your party, Saskatoon’s restaurants have a lot to offer for different types of spaces, cuisines, and vibes.
Taverna Italian Kitchen
Where: 219 21st St E.,
How to book: OpenTable or call 306-652-6366
Prairie Sun Brewery
One of Saskatoon’s top local breweries also has an exceptional space for hosting private dining events. The Prairie Sun Brewery have their regular menu of elevated pub snacks and meals available during lunch and dinner hours, as well as kids’ menus. Those menu items are also available for private dining events. Whether you’re here for a simple or intimate gathering, or a Christmas party, the Prairie Sun Brewery’s warm and homey interior offers a perfect backdrop for celebrations of all sizes.
Where: 650 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1A9
How to book: fill out form
Hearth Restaurant
Whether you book a private dining function, or a regular holiday dinner reservation, the Hearth Restaurant in Saskatoon will have fresh and locally inspired dishes for the occasion. Described as “prairie food,” Heart’s menu items include kids’ cuisine, and items for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Alternatively, your table could also opt for the Hearth Restaurant’s five-course set tasting menu. Hearth Restaurant also has a beautiful space for hosting holiday parties and Christmas dinners located next door with Remai Modern. The Remai Modern host the event, and Hearth Restaurant will cater!
Where: 102 Spadina Crescent
How to book: OpenTable or call 306-664-6677
Mano’s Restaurant & Lounge
There are many familiar dishes on the Mano’s Restaurant & Lounge food menu like burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and salads, many of which are served with a Greek twist. Mano’s Restaurant & Lounge is open for regular reservations during lunch and dinner hours; they also offer a handful of great private dining options for Christmas party groups or dinners of various sizes. Many of the spaces at Mano’s, including the banquet room, can be configured for a variety of group sizes up to 70 guests.
Where: # 200 – 1820 8th St. East
How to book: email banquets@manos.ca
Carver’s Steakhouse & Lounge
Indulgence awaits at Carver’s Steakhouse & Lounge this holiday season. The sophisticated Saskatoon Steakhouse offer a great number of ways to indulge, too, including through their lounge menu, the steakhouse menu, or private dining experiences. The Carver’s two menus are similar with a tasty array of sharing plates, entrees, and premium cuts of steak or other meats, while the lounge menu offers more drink options.
Where: 612 Spadina Crescent E
How to book: fill out form
Hunger Cure
Saskatoon’s Hunger Cure Resto Bar have the cure for hunger, plus a memorable holiday celebration, or private dining needs. Hunger Cure, open for lunch and dinner, serve up classic pub fare with gourmet twists to include starters, appetizers, and hearty entrees. Those menus also include kids’ items, and daily specials. Cure the Christmas party or private dining needs with Hunger Cure’s spacious dining area, cozy décor, and room for over a dozen guests.
Where: 123 2 Ave S #10
How to book: fill out form
Flanagan’s Steakhouse
The promise of Flanagan’s Steakhouse is to provide a traditional tableside dining experience at its best. A trip to Flanagan’s Steakhouse over the holiday season will bring your celebration into downtown and Flanagan’s elegant dining area options. Those options include the regular dining room, or Flanagan’s private dining areas. Visit for a romantic dinner, a private Christmas party, or to gather with friends over drinks; Flanagan’s Steakhouse is open for dinner from Tuesday to Thursday. And if your festive dinner plans happen to centre around New Year’s Eve, consider the 2026 New Year’s Eve special at Flanagan’s, available December 31, 2025, 5pm-9 pm.
Where: 243 21st St E
How to book: fill out form
High Key Brewing
Celebrate the holiday season at High Key Brewing where the food menu items are as tasty as the homemade brews. High Key Brewing is open daily for lunch and dinner, and for Sunday Brunch. There are usually events each week hosted by High Key Brewing, too, which could add a bit of excitement to your holiday plans. But if you need their space to host your own event, like a small Christmas party, then speak to High Key about reserving your group of tables.
Where: 102-23rd St E
How to book: fill out form
Shelter Brewing Company
Reservations with Saskatoon’s Shelter Brewing Company are available for up to 16 people and require for more than 6 people. to make this local spot an excellent choice for a large group outing. The bright and airy taproom at Shelter Brewing Company offers a cozy escape from the winter weather while you get access to the beers brewed in-house, and a menu of handhelds, snacks, and sides. All of the food at Shelter Brewing is from Dylan & Cam’s Tacos.
Where: 255 2 Ave. S
How to book: fill out form
St. Tropez Bistro
The St. Tropez Bistro has a long and successful history as a local Saskatoon restaurant. And to help honour that, the Bistro has made its home in the former 115-year-old Hansen Building on Second Avenue. Spot the Bistro easily with its bright blue exterior over the historic architecture. And while the quaint dining room of the St. Tropez Bistro offers the setting for your holiday meal, their menu may have the perfect cuisine for your holiday meal. Many of the bistro’s menu items are created with fresh and locally grown ingredients, many of which were foraged or grown by the staff in the Bistro’s rooftop garden!
Where: 238 2 Ave. S
How to book: OpenTable
Primal
Dining at Saskatoon’s Primal restaurant does not require reservations; however, as the holiday season makes restaurants everywhere a bit busier, reservations are still recommended. The dine-in experience at Primal includes tasting the ingredients of Saskatchewan through their Italian cuisine. Many ingredients, including the grains, are from right here, and used to create Primal’s homemade pasta, pizzas, and more.
Where: 423 20 St. W
How to book: OpenTable
Marhaba Restaurant
A holiday meal or Christmas get together at Marhaba Restaurant will get you and your party a menu of authentic Arabic and Indian flavours. Marhaba Restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, have a wide array of dishes from which to choose, including several that are great for sharing like Kebab or Arabian Platters. Along with the appetizers and entrees, Marhaba also offers a kids’ menu, desserts, and a large vegetarian menu.
Where: 129 2nd Ave N #101
How to book: walk-ins welcome
Sushi Raku
Sushi Raku are firmly committed to providing the top Sushi experience in the city. They do so by offering an array of traditional sushi, along with sushi that uses a blend and fusion of other global flavours. With this, the menu has a wide variety of sushi rolls, as well as different types of sashimi, nigiri, soups, and appetizers. The Sushi Raku dining area is perfect for a casual holiday meal with tables that accommodate couples, small groups, and large groups.
Where: 239 Idylwyld Dr S
How to book: walk-ins welcome
Cathedral Social Hall
Saskatoon’s locally-owned Cathedral Social Hall serves up elevated pub foods alongside an impressive selection of local craft beers from around Saskatchewan. Those food menus, which include the regular menu and the brunch menu, consist of pub fare that is made from fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Popular items from the Cathedral food menu include tacos, nachos, and the fish and chips dish.
Where: 608 Spadina Crescent E
How to book: call 306-668-1011
The Rook & Raven Pub
Grab a festive holiday lunch or dinner at The Rook & Raven Pub, located in the heart of Saskatoon. The classic-style pub provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for either meal, or a get-together over drinks. Those menus include a variety of classic pub fare including both protein and vegetarian dishes. The hearty meals of The Rook & Raven Pub are the perfect way to add a bit of warmth to the Christmas season or festivities.
Where: 154 2 Ave S
How to book: TouchBistro
