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Coliseum Pizza & Steak
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
10 reviews for Coliseum Pizza & Steak
10 reviews in English
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Review from Adam S.
5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Coliseum Steak & Pizza is my favourite steak house in Edmonton. They also make a mean pizza, but its the steaks that make it worthwhile.
While the location and the exterior of the building might make you weary -- as many of my friends were when they saw that I had made a reservation for my fiancees birthday party -- don't let that fool you. This place has some of the best food in the city and they've got decades of experience in the business. Apparently, one of their cooks has been grilling steaks in their kitchen for 40 years! He definitely knows how to cook a perfect steak.
The prices are good, the food is outstanding (though, I'm pretty sure the soup comes from a can), and the staff are friendly. The old school charm of Coliseum makes it so that you feel like family, even if it is your first time in the restaurant.
Despite my glowing review, I'd probably give only 4.5 stars if we could give half-ratings on Yelp. While most of the food is great, I'm pretty sure that the soup is canned and the pizza, while good, is certainly not the best in town. But, these are minor issues and so I'm rounding up and giving Coliseum Steak & Pizza a full 5 stars. -
Review from Melanie M.
Edmonton, AB
5/3/2012
I came on a Thursday night, maybe ten people in the place, the food was horrible and so was the service, we had the mushroom burger, prime rib burger, and spaghetti with meatballs, all gross, prime rib was sent back, my dad who's not picky said he could have eaten his mushroom burger with a spoon, and the spaghetti was packed to go and thrown out, maybe an off night but will not be going back!
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Review from Lisa M.
Edmonton, AB
2/1/2012
This is my annual birthday spot. And any other time I can make it there. The food is always fabulous! My favorite spot since I was a kid. Thank you :D
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Review from Ted S.
Calgary, AB
3/14/2011
I've been here three times in the last four months, after having heard rave reviews about their pizza.
The first time we had a pepperoni and ham pizza, which is decent, but not great. The cheese is plentiful but the pepperoni reminds me of the cheap Superstore variety. Also, the crust is a bit too wholesome-tasting, almost like whole wheat bread.
The second time we had the ribs and a steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was delicious but the ribs were horrible.
The third time we had a 12 oz New York strip, a medium pizza, and battered cod with fries. The strip was very good, the pizza OK, and the cod pretty good. On the downside, the french fries are thick steak fries that don't have the same crispness and flavor as do the thinly cut fries that you see served more often these days.
Bottom line: If you're in the area for an Oilers game, come here for the steak, maybe a pizza if you're craving for it, but don't make a special trip to this restaurant. -
Review from Liv V.
Edmonton, AB
7/11/2011
You don't mess with old school, and it doesn't get more old school than this. Coliseum Pizza & Steak is a ride back in time to the Oilers' glory days, and they dish up some mighty fine pizza (I have yet to try their steak). We tried pizza with ham, pepperoni and mushrooms, plus a few anchovies (don't be put off by that, for they are strictly optional). Gooey cheese, chewy crusty (but not too chewy either), toppings that don't overwhelm the pizza...the summation is a very satisfying meal. Our waitress was excellent. From the look of it, she'd worked there for ages and was courteous, funny, and even drew a smiley face on the take-out pizza box. I can't wait to try their steak next time.
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Review from Joanna W.
Edmonton, AB
2/8/2012
I couldn't believe that when I moved back to the neighborhood after two decades away the pizza was every bit as good as I remembered. I typically order extra cheese, at Coliseum I don't need to. Incredibly consistent quality, and still a very comfortable place to eat although the decor doesn't appear to have changed a bit either! I'm definitely a regular again, and a very happy one. Only shaved a star because I work long hours and tend to be there at the very end of the day, and the wait staff have more than once started rushing us out before it was even closing or we'd finished eating (and we're always very careful not to go to a restaurant unless we're sure we'll be finished before they close - I've worked retail, I understand!). That said they get the orders right and do tend to take good care of you eg coffee refills, checking that everything is alright etc, and are always pleasant and polite, so on the whole the staff are part of why it's such a good place to go. Please just let me finish eating, guys!
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Review from Chuck I.
Vancouver, BC
2/14/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Best place for a steak sandwich, hands down! This place can get pretty busy, but if you come on a non-oilers night or early, you should be fine.
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Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
2/25/2010
This is a really busy place on game nights so don't be surprised when you have to wait in a long line up. That being said it is worth the wait.
The only thing I tried here was the pizza and it was delicious. It was crispy but not crunchy and the toppings were fresh. I can't really say anything bad about this place other than the long wait but that's just a testament to how good it is. -
Review from Francesca K.
Edmonton, AB
Updated - 4/8/2010 3 photos
We went here yesterday before the last Oilers home game of the 2009/2010 season. The place was packed, as we expected, but there was only one couple in front of us, so we were hopeful.
The hostess told us that we could be sat right away, but we would have to sit with another couple that would be coming later. I asked how long we would have to wait if we didn't want to share table and she bluntly said "7" (the game started at 7:30).
I was hesitant but agreed, and was not happy about it. We got to our table and sat down. I really couldn't believe that they would cram people in to the point of sharing tables with other strangers just for an extra couple of bucks. I was really peeved by this. No one was at the table, but every time a hostess walked by with 2 people, I thought - oh crap. No one ever came to join our table, but the fact that we were even asked "just in case" showed me how money hungry this business was.
We ordered and our food took forever! I guess that is to be expected because the place was packed, but it was over 20 minutes for a medium steak sandwich and a half vegetarian loaf. Our food finally arrived, and Ryan's pathetic little steak, potato and garlic bread was sure a rip off for $18.00. He was so disappointed when he cut into his steak and it was well done. I enjoyed my food, but it was nothing special really.
We left feeling neglected as customers and disappointed as food lovers. We will go back, hoping that it was maybe an off night, but the nostalgia of this place has truly changed for me.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/24/2010 First to Review
I was super impressed with this restaurant.
My boyfriend and I went here before an Oil Kings game...… Read more »
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Review from Trevor B.
Edmonton, AB
3/27/2010
On March 26, We visited this place as before a game. Ducks in town. Maybe I should have ordered duck, because my prime rib burger tasted more like regular burger. I asked if I could substitute the fries for Caesar salad and she said NOPE. She didnt even say for an extra dollar or two whatever. I HAD to have the fries, no alterations. At least we all thought she was funny, like the soup nazi on Seinfeld. So my heart had fries and IM still living. And we wonder why our diets suck and are headed for demise! hehe I will come here again before a game, but maybe stick with pizza for what their people know how to make.
