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Prairie Bistro
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
101 Riel DrSt Albert, AB T8N 5B3
(780) 651-7361
- Hours:
Mon 9 am - 6 pm
Tue-Sat 9 am - 10 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
5 reviews for Prairie Bistro
5 reviews in English
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Review from Quoc H.
Edmonton, AB
7/17/2011 1 photo
Summary:
- gem in St Albert
- beautiful room with an amazing view of Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
- great food, good service and priced appropriately for what the fine dining experience they are delivering
Detailed review:
The Prairie Bistro in located in the beautiful, new Enjoy Centre in St Albert. The first thing that struck me as I was led into the dining room was the floor-to-ceiling windows that looked west towards Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park - it's all green and lots of water. The place did not feel like Edmonton/St Albert; instead I felt like I was in a resto on the coasts of somewhere like BC, Washington St or Oregon.
Menu had a good selection of dishes (salads, soups, apps, entrees, desserts) but was simple. I gravitated to the charcuterie plate which was an assortment of in-house cured meats served with a pickled vegetable medley - don't be deterred by this higher priced appy as there are 5 different meats and the veggies were a perfect accompaniment. For my entree, I went with the night's special - a perfectly cooked duck breast (crispy on the outside and rare on the inside) also served with a nice selection of summer veggies. My dinner mate had the cheese plate as his app (which had similar selection as my plate) as well as the steak tartare app for his entree - he enjoyed both very much. We didn't opt for dessert as we had alternate plans.
I also enjoyed how they had the drink menu inside a vintage Maclean's magazine - a simple but unique/nice touch. I didn't take a hard look at the wine list so don't have too much to say about that (will report more next time). I thought our server did a good job at topping up our water/wine on a regular basis without smothering us - this was important as my dinner mate and I were having great conversation! Overall, very pleased with the service.
Something else to note is there is a casual dining area adjacent to the restaurant. I believe you go up to a counter and order off a smaller menu for take out.
Definitely worth the drive up to St Albert to try - will be returning!! -
Review from Eric W.
Toronto, ON
3/8/2012
Potenially one of the Coolest additions to the Edmonton landscape is the Enjoy Centre, and the Resto here almost lives up to the rest of it. I really get disappointed when a room is beautifully designed, imaculately designed, and the food is purposefully sloppy to have some eco credit, and the service is purposely snooty, like the steady diet of wheatgrass and spirulina had erased the manners and social graces.
there comes a point when a locally focused place becomes glib and snotty, like the Yogi that flaunts how aligned there shakras are, and Prairie bistro does this. Yes, i get the novelty about listing where your ingredients come from, but the menu is more a laundry list of farmers then a tantilizing card.
all in all, the food was tasty, but missed the mark, mostly because they really tried hard to avoid elegance, and balance, and contrast, and interest.
beer list was good, but they were out of the two I wanted, so i felt a bit slighted
i dunno, maybe tyhe point is to be sloppy and glib, but its not my flavour. -
Review from Jon T.
Victoria, BC
7/30/2011
This was a pleasant dining experience. Beautiful view, excellent service. However I felt the food was below par. The wine list was excellent. This place has character...but lacks in the quality of food for the price!
Enjoyable, although I wouldn't go back. -
Review from Ryan V.
11/2/2011
Took my mom there for her birthday. Great location and decor but service and portions just didn't cut it for the price. I have no issue paying for fine dining but small portions and waiting close to 50 minutes to get our food is unacceptable. No doubt a beautiful room but won't be on my list for our next outing.
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Review from Shane W.
Edmonton, AB
10/2/2011
This restaurant tries to be upscale with the prices, but the food is only mediocre. Service was disappointing. I was there on a Saturday evening and the restaurant was empty. I would be surprised if this restaurant makes it.
Specialties
Regionally inspired cuisine using ingredients grown by farmers who care. Organic when we can.
Great wine list, ask Nick for pairing recommendations.
Stunning views overlooking Big Lake.
Prairie is a contemporary bistro pioneering wholesome, regionally-inspired cuisine served in a stunning year-round garden-oasis. The setting, overlooking Big Lake, is magical and the patio is a perfect spot to enjoy summer.
During the day Prairie offers a self serve menu in the Cafe from 11 am - 3 pm. Come in for nutritious breakfasts, gourmet coffee, organic pastries and delicious sandwiches-baked daily in-house. Our soups and specials are thoughtful, our salad bar a palette of flavours. Come relax and unwind after a day spent shopping or in the Spa or quickly grab a healthy meal.
Enjoy elegant table service in the restaurant for lunch or dinner, with unsurpassed views and a small selection of seasonal dishes and daily specials featuring ingredients grown by farmers who care.
History
Established in 2011
It all started with a cup of tea. Our CEO was thirsty after shopping at Holes greenhouse a few years ago. She asked Bill Hole why there wasn't a cafe there - it had been her dream to build an organic cafe ever since coming to Canada from the UK where greenhouses and tea houses go together.
The rest is history - four years later, she and her team have have helped re-imagine the re-location of Holes from their old greenhouse site, into the amazing 242 thousand square feet facility that is now the Enjoy Centre. A consortium of community oriented, environmentally caring businesses are now part of the Greater Edmonton Area's most stunning place to spend the day. Includes a wine store, bakery, deli, Day Spa and Wellness Centre, tools for cooks, furniture and gift boutique. Don't miss it.
