Edmonton 
Holiday meals can take many forms. And your next holiday meal or get-together can take place at a number of great restaurants in Edmonton.
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You may be looking to celebrate the season with friends, a large group of family members, or your coworkers at the end of the day. And no matter the size or cause for celebration, you can find delicious ways to start your holiday parties through brunch, lunch, dinner, or Edmonton’s craft cocktail scene.
This is a great chance to try something new, and Edmonton is always adding to its list of restaurants. Below are some the best, the newest, and in some cases the fanciest, places to celebrate the holidays in 2022. There are also a few unique dining experiences like dome patio dining, afternoon high tea, as well as restaurants in Edmonton with great views.
Restaurants Great for Families
Padmanadi
The all-vegan menu from Padmanadi can now be enjoyed at two of their locations. The award-winning restaurant offers a tasty selection of large and small dishes, perfect for sharing with family. This includes soups, salads, sides, entrees, and more. The Padmanadi menu is a perfect way to find something on the refreshing side among all the rich holiday food.
Where: 10740 101 St NW, Edmonton
NV Restaurant & Bar
One of the newest eateries in Edmonton’s west end, and in Edmonton in general, offers filling selections for all ages. NV Restaurant and Bar have selections for kids, items great for sharing, and delicious handhelds like burgers and sandwiches. But don’t ignore the Sweet Tooth menu, with its Crème Brulee, cheesecake, sorbet, and more.
Where: 20015 Lessard Rd NW, Edmonton
Hu’s Noodle Nook
Warm yourselves to the core this winter holiday season with a steaming and hearty bowl from Hu’s Noodle Nook. The cozy goodness of their food can be enjoyed as appetizers, ramen bowls, Donburi rice bowls, as large entrée dishes, or as soup served in a hot stone bowl.
Where: 11238 104 Ave NW
Flame & Barrel
This new Windermere restaurant is perfect for your next family get together with options for kids, and different meals like brunch, lunch, or dinner. The menu takes inspirations from all over the world, and each member of your family or group are sure to find something delicious and new to try. Or, order a variety of appetizers to share: they offer several like charcuterie, nachos, fruit or cheese boards, wings, and much more for starters.
Where: 1237 Windermere Way SW
Best for a Cocktail Night
Fuzed Kitchen & Bar
Ok, so you DO have several options at Fuzed for a delicious meal. Which can come in handy on a cocktail night, especially when you have this kind of variety. They are in a convenient location near the Century Park LRT stop, too, making them a perfect stop before heading to a hockey game, before skating downtown, or checking out the city light displays.
Where: 2335 111 St. NW
El Corazón
The drink menu at El Corazon is a lot like their food: unique, modern, and Latin-inspired. They offer a flavourful selection of mojitos and sangria, or beers from around here, and from Latin America. But give one of their Corazon Classics, like a Deja Blue or Mambo #5 a try for a cocktail you can’t get anywhere else.
Where: 14101 West Block Dr NW Unit #150
Fu’s Repair Shop
Whether you’re booking a reservation with Fu’s for cocktails, or for food and drink, this cozy new Edmonton eatery can fill you with dim sum, their signature cocktails, or shareable plates. Among some of their premiere cocktails are a Spicy Mandarin Sour, a Szechuan and Ginger, or a Lychee Rose Water Spritz, to name a handful.
Where: 9902 109 St NW
La Petite Iza
The tables at La Petie Iza are reserved for intimate gatherings of up to four guests. The restaurant is a wonderful and homey place to enjoy a cocktail along with their bistro menu in the evenings. These delicious drinks come in a wide variety with everything from a signature martini, to a negroni, or daiquiri.
Where: 3rd floor, 10926 88 Ave. NW
Bündok
You can create a memorable meal around a table at Bundok with their copious amounts of shareables, snacks, and of course the cocktails and drinks! The restaurant offers a long list of red and white wines alongside beers, cider, and seasonal cocktails like The Witcher, or the Endless Hour made with brown buttered bourbon.
Where: 10228 104 St NW
Where to Treat yourself to a Nice Holiday Dinner in Edmonton
Vaticano Cucina
Vaticano’s dinner menu is worth its own celebration, let alone the holidays. The restaurant is open for take-out, but you’ll want to experience their food fresh if you can. The Italian-inspired dishes include antipasti, salads, pizza, large entrees, and desserts.
Where: 10310 45th Ave NW
Sabor Restaurant
Dinner at Sabor in downtown Edmonton can include several different courses, so it’s best to bring a large appetite. They offer a variety of starters, soups, salads, family-style platters, vegetarian meals, and a la carte courses. The entrees include selections like lamb chops, wild boar loin, a large variety of fish, and many others.
Where: 10220 103 St. NW
The Butternut Tree
Experience an all-Canadian holiday meal this year with the Butternut Tree. The menu is not only Canadian-inspired but also completely sourced with Canadian ingredients (so you won’t find any citrus on the menu!). From these ingredients, the restaurant offers a limited but incredible menu of entrees, a la carte foods, and craft cocktails.
Where: 9707 110 St NW #101, Edmonton
Biera
Biera offers both an afternoon lunch, and a dinner menu. If you come for dinner, you can also take advantage of their full Cheese Bar, seasonal dessert menu, and a long list of alcoholic drinks. The food menu includes several delicious shareable like a sourdough platter, as well as premium cuts of different meats for the entrees.
Where: 9570 76 Ave NW
Tiramisu Bistro
This 124th Street Bistro is oe of the few places in Edmonton where you can experience a gourmet meal, outside, in the dead of winter. Tiramisu Bistro offers dome dining throughout the winter months which can make for a magical holiday meal with family or friends. You can book for their dining room as well, and each setting will have a separate menu.
Where: 10750 124 St. NW
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The MARC
If you’re in search for some of the best steak in Edmonton, you can try out The MARC who hold the crown, four years over, of Avenue Magazine’s Best Steak in Edmonton. But beside steak for dinner, you may also indulge in their other delicious offerings for dinner like fish, duck, or sweet potato gnocchi.
Where: 9940 106 St, Edmonton
Bistro Praha
You may have heard of Bistro Praha recently, as they received a nod in the New York Times. Or, you may know them as a restaurant that has served Edmonton for over 40 years. Their menu gained its notoriety over the delicious selection of Eastern European fare, like their famous schnitzel. The larger entrees are something special, too, with options like sole, trout, chicken, or rack of lamb.
Where: 10117 101 Street NW
The Best of Lunch & Brunch in Edmonton
Hay Loft Steak & Fish
Add a little seafood to your holiday brunch plans! Hay Loft Steak & Fish offer a large brunch menu with egg dishes, handhelds, and some more unique brunch items. For the seafood lover, Hay Loft offer menu selections like a Lobster Benny, and for the steak lovers, offer a plate of Shakshuka Steak and Eggs.
Where: 639 Cameron Heights Dr NW
May at the AGA
Combine your brunch with an afternoon at the Art Gallery of Alberta, and dine at the gorogeous May Café. Their Saturday Brunch menu is limited, but offers everything you need to start your day off right. You can order big with something like steak and eggs, or order small and light with something like mushroom toast.
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq.
Continental Treat Fine Bistro
You can book a table at Edmonton’s famous Continental Treat as early in the day as 11am. We suggest going straight for their famous pickle soup, but also suggest saving room for the many other delicious lunch items from the Bistro. Fill up on entrees, soups, salads, or sandwiches.
Gluten-free
Where: 10560 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
Sugarbowl
You can book a table with the University-area Sugarbowl in Edmonton for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks. But if you want an early holiday meal, you can find a delicious selection of plates from their breakfast/brunch menu, complete with all the classics: Huevos Rancheros, eggs Benedict, omelets, and more.
Where: 10922 88 Ave NW
Restaurants With Afternoon/High Tea
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald
The Hotel Mac’s Royal Afternoon Tea is available on Saturdays and Sundays and features goodies fit for kings and queens. You can indulge in their signature Mac Honey Scones and Royal Agnes Tea, as well finger sandwiches, sweets, and other loose leaf teas. You may also take your afternoon tea to go!
Where: 10065 100th St. NW
Duchess Bake Shop
This central Edmonton bakery do not offer an exclusive high tea event or menu, but their regular offerings include all you need for afternoon tea. Sit in their cozy café to try a bit of everything like tarts, cookies, cakes, croissants, their gorgeous scones, or macarons.
Where: 9570 76 Ave. NW
The Art of Cake
You can book a beautiful little table for two, four, or six, with The Art of Cake and their Hight Tea events. The bakery releases slots for high tea monthly, with December’s set to be released soon. Enjoy an afternoon of their signature Early Grey tea accompanied by the bakery’s own delicious sweets and baked goods.
Where: 11811 105 Ave. NW
Café Bel-Air
The High Tea menu from Café Bel-Air is available allweekend, including Fridays. The menu can be reserved for 1-6 people and includes a sweet and savoury selection of goodies. Pair your tea with the café’s freshly baked goods and enjoy an afternoon of luxury with a date or a group of friends.
Where: 8020 101 St NW
