Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Old Strathcona

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.

The Melting Pot is a truly amazing restaurant. Highly recommended!!!!!

As always, very good food and I took much of it home-too much to eat at a sitting. Excellent choice for a cold night.

We enjoyed the New Year’s Day Brunch at La Ronde. Kevin, our server, was attentive and filled our glasses with lots of juice, water and coffee throughout our meal. The server at the Omelette Station was kind and I enjoyed a nice brief conversation with him while my omelette was being made. The people at reception and coat check were great, too. It has been several years since we dined at La Ronde and will need to come back soon for more good meals and views.

It was the first time since most of the Sawmills have closed in Edmonton that we attended a breakfast brunch. We used to go quite often pre-Covid. The offerings while a little less in the number of dishes, were fresh, tasty and well prepared. Service was great. Coffee was kept hot and other drinks filled. Table service was good and quick. A lovely Christmas Eve brunch. Will return for the regular Sunday Brunch in the New Year.