The Kitchen Buffet & Bistro
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River Cree Resort & Casino300 E Lapotac Blvd
Enoch, AB T7X 3Y3
(780) 484-2121
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
5 reviews for The Kitchen Buffet & Bistro
5 reviews in English
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Review from Vanessa P.
Edmonton, AB
6/21/2011
The Kitchen is mainly a buffet restaurant (you can order a la carte as well, but who would?) located in the River Cree Casino/Mariott Hotel. We arrived here at 5:00pm were not seated until 6:30pm. Mind you, it was Father's Day, but the wait and my hunger pains were killllling me.
They have various themes for their buffet, although I'm not sure if it's weekly, daily, or monthly. When I went here yesterday, the main meat course was one of my favs: Beef Wellington. I was definitely impressed with the juiciness of the meat and the buttery, crispy goodness of the pastry dough encasing the beef.
I tried their Mac & cheese, which had no taste, but now that I think of it, I really shouldn't have expected it to be amazing, especially in a carnivore's domain.
One thing I really liked was the rosemary chicken. Mmm, so juicy and tender, I would've ate more but at that point I was about to burst my seams.
I don't really have anything terrible to say about The Kitchen; the service was excellent. Our server actually knew quite a bit of Tagalog (my family's homeland language) that kept us amused and very entertained. He was also consistent with our (FREE refills) of pop/juice that came (FREE) with the meal. -
Review from Andrew H.
4/5/2011
Hands down, best buffet in Edmonton.
Buffet food doesn't get better than this. The difference between here and the other buffet's is quality of food. Every dish seems to be made out of fresh and high quality produce. You don't get questionably salad leaves. You don't get eye-brow raising meat. Best yet, you get to see the cooks cook infront of you the featured hot plates.
Salads are probably the only thing that doesn't change as you get a good selection of garden greens, caesar, and a mixture of macaroni/potatoe/pea salads.
After that, depending on the day, is always changing. I recommend going on a prime rib night and a seafood night. I have yet to try NY Striploin night. But for $19.95, you honestly get more than what you pay for. Even non-alcoholic drinks are included; I recommend getting fresh juice.
Then there's the dessert bar which I always struggle to get to because i'm having meat sweats.
Waitresses are cleaning dishes in timely manner so it is nice to see that you are well taken care of.
Be sure to apply for the player's club card in the casino (free) to get 10% off your meal (present it to the cashier). -
Review from Adelbert H.
Edmonton, AB
1/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
The quality of the food is good and consistent. I have found the meats and fish are always cooked to the proper temperature. The main buffet line, the way it's designed can cause a bottleneck when busy because it cannot accommodate two simultaneous lines.
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Review from Paula K.
12/28/2008
The Kitchen is one of the dining establishments at the River Cree Resort & Casino, located just outside of Edmonton's city limits on the Enoch reserve. It is a large, open space with tables and booths, excellent lighting, and unassuming decor.
I won a gift certificate for the restaurant a while back, and decided to treat a couple of my friends to an evening out. We were all incredibly impressed with the buffet, which served a wide range of food with quality, style, and selection. I have never been to a buffet with such high class food. Starting with the salads, I enjoyed spring mix greens, wild rice with chicken, and an incredibly flavourful and unique turkey with pineapple salad, which was exactly as described: large chunks of turkey and pineapple brought together in a light, creamy dressing.
Next, was a selection of seafood such as crab legs, mussels, and smoked whitefish. The seafood was served ice cold, and looked very fresh. Due to dietary restrictions I only sampled the whitefish, which was delicious but would have been better had it been fully thawed before serving.
There was a bread service, roasted potatoes, vegetables, pasta dishes, and a chef's station serving up stir-fries. The final part of the buffet were the main courses, which on this evening included fried chicken in a sweet chili sauce, skirt steak in peppercorn sauce, a fish dish, and a jambalaya. The steak and chicken made the meal for me - both were excellent, with the sauces adding flavour without overwhelming.
Then came dessert. The desserts are in a separate area and include fresh fruit, cakes, and a hot dessert. You can accent your sweet treats with a variety of toppings such as whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and caramel. I sampled the black forest cake, brownies, strawberry shortcake, and pumpkin pie. Unlike the meager slivers served at most buffets, the pieces here were of substantial sizes. I did not care for the hot dessert, which was mincemeat, but someone else at my table enjoyed it.
A trip to The Kitchen is just a short drive and worth the trip. On a Saturday evening the buffet will cost you $19.95, and on most other nights it is only around $15. There is a lunch buffet available most days. Beverages cost extra. The coffee is excellent. I definitely hope to head here again. -
Review from Kerri B.
Edmonton, AB
10/18/2009
I was here for the breakfast buffet (12.95) which is not to be confused with the breakfast brunch (24.95).
The decor and light was nice and the staff were very polite. The breakfast buffet had all the basics: omelet station, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, juice, fruit yogurt etc. It was all pretty average, I have no complaints. I would love to come back for brunch, they were setting up a killer dessert station when I left.
