The Workshop Eatery - Edmonton

Cannot say enough good things about this amazing place! Everytime we eat there we are treated like family by the wonderful staff and get treated to some of the... read more Cannot say enough good things about this amazing place! Everytime we eat there we are treated like family by the wonderful staff and get treated to some of the best food we've ever eaten. They are all about fresh, homegrown ingredients and concepts, and everything on the ever changing menu is just the best. Also love the work they do in the community. Can't get much better than the people and food at workshop! Recommend to anyone and everyone in a heartbeat, thanks workshop!!

I don’t think I can say enough good things about Workshop Eatery. My husband and I took my parents (first timers) for dinner last night and absolutely everythin... read more I don’t think I can say enough good things about Workshop Eatery. My husband and I took my parents (first timers) for dinner last night and absolutely everything, from appetizers to desserts and cappuccinos was superb. The service was also first rate. Workshop Eatery has become my favourite YEG restaurant. I can’t recommend it enough.

Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to the Workshop Eatery. We didn’t realize we should have made a reservation, but the hostess managed to squeeze us in because... read more Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to the Workshop Eatery. We didn’t realize we should have made a reservation, but the hostess managed to squeeze us in because it was early enough. We sat there in awe of the atmosphere, the sounds and aromas coming from the open kitchen, and the rustic decor. Watched an enormous board full of food being paraded through the restaurant and up the stairs! The food was all fantastic, from the arancini(? to the croissant bread pudding. My husband had the pork chop and I had the butternut squash ravioli with sage pesto.....So much flavour.....we ate slowly and enjoyed every bite! This will be our new “date night” favourite spot. Thanks for such a creative menu and restaurant!

Lunch at the workshop eatery. Glad we made a reservation as this place is busy today. Staff are quick to seat us and bring us our drinks. After a visit a long p... read more Lunch at the workshop eatery. Glad we made a reservation as this place is busy today. Staff are quick to seat us and bring us our drinks. After a visit a long perusal of the menu we decided on the cheese burger and the fried chicken sandwich. The cheese burger arrives with a salad topped with prosciutto and a gluten free bun. Fried chicken sandwich arrives with the same type of salad and on a multi grain bun. Both sandwiches are HUGE! Flavors are great, both proteins are cooked perfectly and salads are dressed nicely. Staff are friendly and attentive. Keeping our table clean our drinks full and delivering the dessert menu at just the right time. We order a gluten free chocolate cake to share. It comes with vanilla bean ice cream and berry compote, also very good. Service was great throughout our stay and the food was fab. Note* restaurant is very noisy when busy and when slow. We had a hard time hearing each other at lunch. Both when the restaurant was full and when we were the only table left.

3.5 for a true score but 4.0 for its location in the southside where we are lacking unique restaurants like this with character.  First things first, the aranci... read more 3.5 for a true score but 4.0 for its location in the southside where we are lacking unique restaurants like this with character.  First things first, the arancini was amazing.  I felt like I was eating in a high end bistro in Italy.  So fresh and so well put together.  The hefty price tag is well justified.  If anything, that is the dish to get.  Everything else... well... here we go.  I think my chicken burger was OK.  The chicken was overcooked, dark, and crispy.  I can get over that.  What I couldn 't get over was how saucy or 'wet ' the tomatoes were.   I wish it was paper toweled before serving it.  Thank goodness the bun was tough as all heck (and fresh) so it didn 't fall apart while I was trying to eat it.  Forgettable at best, really.  The homemade chips were fantastic though.  I couldn 't get enough of that and I wish they were more generous about it.  The veggie melt sandwich was burnt at first but they re-made it after we voiced our concerns.  It came back looking more alive and vibrant.  Other than these hiccups, I 'd say it 's a great place for gathering with a super high ceiling and a nice atmosphere.  I sometimes felt neglected because I sat so far away from all the happenings of the kitchen in the center, but it 's good to get some lone time I suppose.  Good place for a date and also a good place to break up without feeling awkward.