Best Restaurants in Edmonton
This list highlights some of Edmonton's top rated restaurants based on Google reviews as of October 2026. It covers a wide range of cuisines and areas, from West Edmonton to Sherwood Park and several central neighbourhoods. Most restaurants here have a moderate price level, though several inexpensive options are included. The ratings are consistently high, with most places holding a 4.8 or 4.9 star rating from hundreds to over ten thousand reviews.
The places with the highest number of reviews include Jerusalem Shawarma West Edmonton with 10,770 reviews, JOEY South Common with 12,660 reviews, and JOEY Sherwood with 6,777 reviews. The list also features smaller, highly rated spots like Tzin Wine & Tapas, which has a 4.9 from 795 reviews, and Ouzo Taverna with a 4.9 from 552 reviews. Every restaurant included has at least 300 reviews, ensuring a reliable sample of customer feedback. The selection represents diverse cuisines including Indian, Turkish, Korean, and classic North American fare.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerusalem Shawarma West Edmonton | West Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 10,770 | $$ |
| 2 | Dosa Guru at 167 Ave | Northeast Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,727 | $ |
| 3 | JOEY South Common | Southeast Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 12,660 | $$ |
| 4 | JOEY Sherwood | Sherwood Park | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 6,777 | $$ |
| 5 | Earls Kitchen + Bar | Sherwood Park | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 6,246 | $$ |
| 6 | Donna's Eatery | Winterburn Industrial Area West | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,781 | $$ |
| 7 | Istanbul Kebab and Donair | Kensington | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,328 | $ |
| 8 | JINYA Ramen Bar - Edmonton | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,132 | $ |
| 9 | The Virsa Mahal | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,902 | |
| 10 | Tzin Wine & Tapas | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 795 | $$$ |
| 11 | Master Pita | St. Albert | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 754 | $ |
| 12 | Caspian Kebabs - Persian & Mediterranean Cuisine | Southwest Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 702 | $ |
| 13 | Spotlight Cabaret | South Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,167 | $$ |
| 14 | Gogi Korean BBQ - Edmonton South | Southwest Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,116 | $ |
| 15 | Thai Valley Grill | Southwest Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,005 | $$ |
| 16 | OTTO Food and Drink | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,001 | $$ |
| 17 | Pakwan Indian Cuisine & Banquet | Parsons Industrial | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 970 | $ |
| 18 | Taste of Pakistan | Roper Industrial | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 969 | $ |
| 19 | Ouzo Taverna | Castle Downs | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 552 | $ |
| 20 | Normand's Restaurant | Wîhkwêntôwin | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 826 | $$ |
Jerusalem Shawarma West Edmonton
It has moderate prices and is open daily, with breakfast served on weekends. Reviewers often mention generous portions, welcoming staff, and the complimentary tea.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 09:00-22:00
Dosa Guru at 167 Ave
It is women owned and open every day except Tuesday. Reviewers frequently note the vegan options and dishes like Madras Masala Dosa.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:30
- Mon 11:00-21:30
- Wed 11:00-21:30
- Thu 11:00-21:30
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
JOEY South Common
It is a moderate price restaurant with a patio, fireplace, and notable cocktails. Reviewers often mention personable staff, happy hour, and items like steak and blackened chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
JOEY Sherwood
It offers moderate priced dining with a patio and curbside pickup. Reviewers frequently talk about the personable staff, happy hour, and crispy mashed potatoes.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Earls Kitchen + Bar
It has moderate prices, a patio, and a fireplace. Reviewers often mention the kind staff, happy hour, and dishes like spinach dip and dynamite rolls.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Donna's Eatery
It is moderately priced and opens early for breakfast, closing by late evening. Reviewers frequently note the large portions, sandwiches, and poutine.
Opening hours
- Mon 06:30-17:00
- Tue 06:30-20:00
- Wed 06:30-20:00
- Thu 06:30-21:00
- Fri 06:30-22:00
- Sat 08:00-21:00
Istanbul Kebab and Donair
It is open for lunch and dinner six days a week. Reviewers often mention the adana kebab, kunefe, and pide.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
JINYA Ramen Bar - Edmonton
It serves lunch and dinner daily, with notable cocktails and tea. Reviewers frequently talk about the tonkotsu ramen, yuha, and kind staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
The Virsa Mahal
It has outdoor seating, live music, and is open very late, especially on weekends. Reviewers often mention polite staff and authentic flavours.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-02:00
- Mon 12:00-00:00
- Tue 12:00-00:00
- Wed 12:00-00:00
- Thu 12:00-00:00
- Fri 12:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
Tzin Wine & Tapas
It opens for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. Reviewers frequently note the intimate setting, wine selection, and tasting menu.
Opening hours
- Tue 16:00-23:00
- Wed 16:00-23:00
- Thu 16:00-23:00
- Fri 16:00-00:00
- Sat 16:00-00:00
Master Pita
Master Pita in St. It is open for lunch and dinner and is suitable for watching sports. Reviewers often mention the donair, chicken shawarma, and generous portions.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Caspian Kebabs - Persian & Mediterranean Cuisine
Caspian Kebabs in Southwest Edmonton serves Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. Reviewers frequently mention the kebabs, koobideh, and complimentary tea.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
Spotlight Cabaret
It features a rooftop patio, live music, and is women owned. Reviewers often mention dueling pianos, burlesque, and drag bingo.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-00:00
- Tue 16:00-00:00
- Wed 16:00-00:00
- Thu 16:00-00:00
- Fri 16:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Gogi Korean BBQ - Edmonton South
It offers all you can eat and is open for lunch and dinner. Reviewers frequently note the meat quality, marinated meats, and salad bar.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 15:00-22:00
- Tue 15:00-22:00
- Wed 15:00-22:00
- Thu 15:00-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Thai Valley Grill
Thai Valley Grill in Southwest Edmonton is a family run Thai restaurant with moderate prices. Reviewers often mention coconut rice, crab rangoon, and cashew chicken.
Opening hours
- Mon 16:00-21:00
- Tue 16:00-21:00
- Wed 16:00-21:00
- Thu 16:00-21:00
- Fri 16:00-22:00
- Sat 16:00-22:00
OTTO Food and Drink
It is moderately priced and opens for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. Reviewers frequently talk about sausages, schnitzel, and smoked mac and cheese.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-21:00
- Fri 17:00-21:00
- Sat 17:00-21:00
Pakwan Indian Cuisine & Banquet
It is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reviewers often mention amritsari kulcha, polite staff, and chole bhature.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Taste of Pakistan
It serves breakfast and is open daily. Reviewers frequently note Pakistani food, halwa puri, and welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-22:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-23:00
- Sat 09:00-23:00
Ouzo Taverna
It is open daily for lunch and dinner and has outdoor seating. Reviewers often mention Greek food, baklava, and chicken souvlaki.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Normand's Restaurant
It is moderately priced and opens for dinner from Sunday to Saturday. Reviewers frequently talk about bison, eggs benny, and sticky date pudding.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-21:00
- Tue 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-21:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours carefully, as some places like Tzin Wine & Tapas and OTTO Food and Drink open only for dinner and are closed certain days.
- Many restaurants, including JOEY locations and Earls, have patios and are noted for happy hour.
- For early meals, Donna's Eatery and Taste of Pakistan serve breakfast, while Jerusalem Shawarma serves breakfast on weekends.
- Several spots like Dosa Guru and Spotlight Cabaret are women owned.
- Takeout and delivery are widely available, as indicated by features like has_takeout and has_delivery.
- Consider price levels; most list entries are moderate, but there are many inexpensive options like Dosa Guru and Master Pita.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only restaurants with at least 300 reviews were considered. The list includes only places that were open at the time of compilation. This method ensures the rankings reflect both high ratings and substantial customer feedback.
Questions about restaurants in Edmonton
Which restaurant has the most reviews?
JOEY South Common has the most reviews on this list, with a 4.8 rating from 12,660 reviews. Jerusalem Shawarma West Edmonton is close behind with a 4.9 rating from 10,770 reviews. JOEY Sherwood follows with 6,777 reviews. These high counts indicate a large volume of consistent customer feedback.
Are there good options for vegetarians or vegans?
Yes. Dosa Guru is specifically noted by reviewers for its vegan options. Other restaurants like The Virsa Mahal and Pakwan Indian Cuisine feature vegetarian Indian dishes such as paneer and chole bhature. Many other cuisines represented, from Thai to Mediterranean, also offer plant based choices.
Where can I go for a late night meal?
The Virsa Mahal in North Central Edmonton is open until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. JOEY South Common and JOEY Sherwood are open until 1:00 AM on weekends. Spotlight Cabaret is also open until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday, offering food with entertainment.
What are some good choices for a special occasion or date night?
Tzin Wine & Tapas offers an expensive, intimate setting with a tasting menu and wine pairings. Spotlight Cabaret provides unique entertainment with dueling pianos and a rooftop patio. Normand's Restaurant features dishes like bison carpaccio and sticky date pudding in a setting suitable for a nice dinner.
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