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Murrieta's Bar and Grill
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Canadian (New) Breakfast & Brunch, Canadian (New) [Edit]
10612 82 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6E 2A7
(780) 438-4100
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 10 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
12 reviews for Murrieta's Bar and Grill
12 reviews in English
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Review from Jenna-Marie L.
Edmonton, AB
9/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm noticing a trend that I tend to eat out way more for breakfast/brunch than any other time! Anyways, to continue with that trend I recently went to Murrieta's for the first time for brunch and it was definitely very yummy! I had the eggs benedict with the smoked chedder and brushetta and wow was it delicious. I can be very picky eggs and this place got it right!
The atmosphere at first can seem a little pretentious but it wasn't at all, the service was great, mind you it helped that I got id'd ordering a mimosa, haha as I am way past the 18 mark so that is always a great compliment. But no, our server was great we never were really waiting on anything and the food came out quite fast which is never a bad thing.
I have yet to try Murrieta's for lunch or dinner, I'd assume it would be great going by the food at brunch. Overall, I would totally come back and definitely recommend this place :) -
Review from Linda N.
3/12/2012
Have been there for dinner several times and I've been happy every time. The food is always good and I've had some really nice steaks there. Good service too and the restaurant is conveniently located on Whyte Ave. My only complaint is the size of the water glasses. Last time I had dinner there I was really thirsty the whole night. Even if they came and filled up my glass regularly, I got too little water. Not surprisingly, small glasses filled with ice barely hold any water. Also, given that my water glass was always empty when they came by, it would have been great if they just gave us a jug or something. maybe I was supposed to drink more wine...! Still, good restaurant!
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Review from Jay T.
Edmonton, AB
4/30/2012
I've eaten here a few times and it's usually pretty good food. They used to have the most amazing crab cakes I ever tasted, so when I went this time I ordered them and foudn that they were good...just not amazing. They used to have this lovely, zippy sauce that just made everything taste great. The salad and flat bread were good...everything was tasty, really. I will go back again.
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Review from Alex P.
7/8/2011 ROTD 7/16/2011
Oh, Murrieta's. If my boyfriend didn't tell me this place existed, I would have walked by without even noticing it. In fact, I did, hundreds of times, since the first time I ever shopped on Whyte avenue! Something about the plain brown exterior just makes it blend in to the background.
My boyfriend took me here for dinner a couple times, and wow, I was blown away! The place has the most extensive wine list I've ever seen, and trust me, I like to drink my fair share. The prices can be a bit much for the student budget, what with some salads costing upwards of $20, but it really depends on what you choose. The staff were extremely accommodating when it came to my strange eating preferences. Instead of a tomato sauce on a three-cheese pizza, I got to substitute a citrus cream cheese sauce, and they also gave me some Parmesan cheese to top off the pizza, turning it into a delicious five-cheese experience. I can't remember the name of the appetizer I had, but it was the best darned shrimp I've ever tasted.
Overall, I don't visit terribly often, but that's because I'm student poor. Love the food and the service, and I go whenever I can.Listed in: Dining Near Campus, Food That Makes Me Drool, Almost Five's
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Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
8/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I came in for brunch with my parents and fiance at Murietta's a little while ago.
I had never been in before and had no clue that they offered a brunch menu! The doors and dark windows had always seemed intimidating, but it was a friendly place when I walked in.
The menu offers slightly upper-scale morning food. You won't find a Denny's Great Big Artery-Blocker (or whatever it's called) or anything similar here. Belgian Waffles, Eggs Benedict, etc. but done well.
For one reason or another, I was in a bad mood the morning we went (I'm turning into less and less of a morning person) but the food and friendly service definitely cheered me up.
A good spot if you want to bring someone you need to impress (the in-laws, a new girlfriend, Shawnna P's great aunt) or you want to have a brunch celebration (mimosas for the table!) without dropping too much dough.Listed in: Four-Stars, Family Friendly, Good Ol' Old Strathcona, Breakfast, Suits
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Review from Andrew H.
4/4/2011
Had the opportunity to check out Murietta's on Whyte Ave. I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered this wasn't a Mexican Restaurant complete with a mariachi band. Oh well.
Upon walking into Murietta's, I was pretty floored by the décor. Floors lined with dark hard wood. Stone tilings on the walls. Lots of dark rich mahogany chairs and wood accents. A large matching baby grand piano. There's even a fireplace and big leather chairs you would see in a log cabin sans big wig execs smoking cigars. Just picture the visual images of large bookcases with many leather-bound books on a cold winter day while sipping on some scotch on the rocks.
I attended a dinner party of 12 at 20:30 so I would expect to thoroughly beat the dinner rush. I was mistaken as the restaurant was still fairly busy.
To my dismay, there wasn't any Mexican dishes but I'd still settle for any type of food. The descriptions of the appetizers sounded quite delicious but I tend not to order any appetizers as that ruins my appetite. You have your standard fair of steaks (ranging from the $28 to $35 dollar mark), pasta ($17 to $25), and fish ($20-$28). Nothing surprising here.
I chose to go with the Atlantic Salmon. I had the choice of adding on extra meat (no thanks, good effort on the up-sell though) and a choice of sauce to go with the fish. My test of service is asking the server what they would recommend for things. In this case, I asked what her opinion on the sauce to pair with the salmon. She said they all taste good. What kind of server would say the opposite? Of course you would say they all taste good. I was looking for her personal opinion and her own mini-review if you will of what would taste good.
About an hour and a half later after ordering, we finally get our meals. Since salmon is quite fresh in my mind since my post on Bistro La Persaud, I actually have something to compare this salmon to. I chose a ginger type sauce to go with the salmon and it didn't really stand out. The sweet and sour tastes were very blunt and flat. No sharp crests, nothing outstanding. It was accompanied by asparagus, mashed potatoes, zucchini, and a roasted pepper. All average, nothing worth raving about.
My salmon came out to $32 including 18% gratuity.
I tried to enjoy this place but it was quite difficult to say that it stands out from other typical trendy restaurants such as The Keg, Joey's, or Ric's Grill. Worth checking out if you are constantly at the above mentioned restaurants but aren't feeling too adventurous.
OH, I also forgot to mention that they put ice in the urinals. That's pretty cool! Oh and parking was hard to find and I had to park in the parkade beside O'Byrne's. -
Review from Jason L.
Edmonton, AB
3/3/2011 3 Check-ins Here
This is, by in far, the best weekend menued brunch on Whyte Avenue when you want to dress up and indulge a little.
I have two weekend brunch modes: roll out of bed, sniff at the clothes on the floor, strong coffee and greasy spoon ... look for me at Friends and Neighbours. Then there are those weekends when I want to pull on the label stuff, socialize with women present, strong coffee and fluffy hollandaise ... I'm at Murrieta's.
It starts with a good cup of strong coffee, black and thick, tasting of the roast, then Mimosas or just the orange juice depending on the night before. Then choose from blueberry pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, a couple of good hashes, the usually two egg choice, three egg omelette (or just egg whites), a neat granola and yogurt parfait. I stick with the eggs Benedict, back bacon (though there are a couple of "Cali-cuisine" options ... smoked salmon or what not). It comes with really fantastic chunky hash potatoes, fruit and honestly fluffy, herby, oh-so-good hollandaise.
We come early (it's a big place so never too crowded in the morning), eat a lot, talk into the afternoon and lap up the great coffee. -
Review from Nigel N.
Edmonton, AB
10/26/2011
The breakfast was divine. Shared one sweet and one savory with my wifey. The French toast was the BEST!! The savory dish, which was chorizo with hash was decent. I have ha better. Their prices are perfect, especially for the wonderful ambience that you get to enjoy. Overall... I can't wait to go back! 4.5/5
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Review from shawnna p.
Edmonton, AB
6/8/2011
Upon the special occassion of my daughter's convocation, hubby and I decided to take daughter and her grandmother to Murietta's for a post ceremony lunch. It's been ages since I ate a meal here and I was mostly drunk, so I will give it another shot.
We were promptly seated and attended to. Cheerful staff took our orders after mentioning the salmon special. Our server dumped my beer all over my daughter and scurried around to fix things. Another staff member offered her a drycleaning ticket. We were fussed over quite a lot after that and a lovely Caesar cocktail took the sting out of her ruined dress.
I will rave about the seafood chowder and the goat cheese/vege flatbread. Two thumbs up on tasty, fresh ingredients and large portions. My family's meals were ample and tasty, pastas, salads and sandwiches. A nice bread basket accompanied the meal.
We were suppose to receive complementary desserts, but the two items our table shared showed up on our bill anyway. The creme brulee was terrific but the berry crepe was just O.K.
Lunch pricing is quite a bit cheaper than the dinner menu, so if you're curious about Murietta's, I would start with a lunch. Especially if it's warm enough to enjoy the patio. There are parking meters out front, but we parked for 2 free hours one block North on 83 ave. -
Review from Liv V.
Edmonton, AB
4/20/2011
Not bad, but Murrieta's has yet to blow my socks off. Decent salmon and beef dishes served in a relaxing/classy/upscale atmosphere. Service is ok; solicitous but not obsequious. I think the "west coast" reference is misplaced. Aside from salmon, nothing really screams "west coast" on Murrieta's menu. Murrieta's is just one of many restaurants in Edmonton that do salmon, steaks and a few kinds of pasta. It's very safe territory and I'd like to see Murrieta's step it up a few notches.
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Review from D D.
Montréal, QC
2/26/2009
Ahhhh Murrieta's.
I ate here a lot. Their food is good. Salty but I like salty. Here is what I liked to order -
1. Calamari. Very salty. But good. Oily and salty and delicious.
2. Ahi Tuna. YUM. For being in the praries, the ahi tuna is pretty good.
3. Baked Alaska dessert. Not the standard poof of meringue surrounding ice cream, but good all the same.
4. BREAKFAST -- The steak at breakfast is delicious; I LOVE the eggs bennedict here. Mmmm. The potato slices are so nice and salty. DELICIOUS.
Nice standard fare. Yummy! -
Review from Tanya C.
Edmonton, AB
4/20/2010
by far my favourite restaurant in Edmonton. and by fav I don't mean I go dine at Murrietas frequently, rather each time I go service is great, food is great and the overall atmosphere is nice.
my favourite dish to have there is the angel hair & jumbo prawns. served with 2 types of sauce and is to die for. the lamb meatball spaghetti is another good choice too. portions are fair and the price range is decent.
love going back each time I do!
