Discover Saskatoon's Best Restaurants
Saskatoon, a vibrant city in the heart of Saskatchewan, Canada, is not only known for its captivating landscapes and rich cultural heritage, but also for its thriving culinary scene. The city is home to a plethora of restaurants that offer a diverse range of cuisines, from traditional Canadian fare to exotic international dishes. Whether you're a food connoisseur seeking gourmet dining or a casual diner looking for a cozy eatery, Saskatoon's best restaurants have something to satisfy every palate. This article will guide you through the city's top dining spots, each offering a unique gastronomic experience that reflects the spirit of Saskatoon.
Cactus club cafe idylwyld drive
4.4
(1578)
Reviews:
I had an outstanding experience at Cactus Club! The ambiance was inviting, service impeccable, and the food... simply divine. Every dish was a culinary masterpiece, bursting with flavor. From the moment I walked in, I felt like a valued guest. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience. Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aaron Brousseau
Excellent service and the food tasted good. We ordered a steak but somehow it’s a bit overcooked. The server managed to replace the steak for us and we were very satisfied with the service. Love the vibe and music as well.
Sandra Lee
I recently dined at the Cactus Club Cafe and it exceeded my expectations. The food, including the Grilled Dijon Salmon and Steak, was cooked to perfection. It's a popular place, so make sure to reserve in advance. The flavors in the salmon were amazing, with a tangy Dijon mustard complementing the moist and flaky fish. The steak was cooked just right, tender on the inside and perfectly seared on the outside. For dessert, the Cheesecake was heavenly, creamy and rich. The staff provided friendly and efficient service despite the busy atmosphere. Overall, The Cactus Club is a must-visit for delicious food and a great dining experience.
Joey In Regina
the food here is phenomenal. we sat in the outside patio which is fully enclosed. i always recommend sitting out there cause it is so much more vibrant and lively than the dining room and lounge. every single time i come here (and that’s on a regular basis) i always get the blackened creole chicken. it is definitely spicy but it’s oh so good. i’ve been here over 5 times and never once had a bad experience with the food, staff, etc. i bring everyone here. i love this place, and i will recommend it to everyone and anyone i can. parking is always a hit or miss. either you get lucky with their free parking or you have to go find a spot at the ymca or midtown and pay per hour. definitely something that could be improved on. menu is also always offering new featured items which is good.
Raine Rusaw
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and great playlist for music. We shared the Cajun Chicken Sandwich with the kale salad as a side and the Butternut Squash Ravioli with Prawns since it was listed often in reviews. Both were good. I make a very tasty butternut squash ravioli dish at home so I’m biased and probably wouldn’t order that again but I look forward to returning and trying other dishes. Great atmosphere and good service. Everything was quick, too.
Claire Johnson
140 Idylwyld Dr S, Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Y7, Canada
Four seasons restaurant & lounge
4.1
(247)
Contemporary restaurant & lounge serving steaks & global entrees in the Park Town Hotel.
Reviews:
Amazing Sunday brunch. They even have a crepe/waffle station. A fantastic selection of breakfast,lunch,dessert and salad bar. Service was awesome as well. Do not go anywhere else but here for brunch. Their selection will make any picky eater happy .
B K
What a nice dinner for one before heading to the fireworks festival. I really enjoyed the Forest Mushroom Ravioli and a glass of red wine. I ordered the cheesecake brulé and coffee to finish. It was divine.
Lila Bowtell
I was there on a Saturday, buffet was being offered with breakfast items such as eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, bacon (greasy goodness). However, I decided on a healthier choice steel cut oatmeal. Let me tell you it was so good, with the added berries, compote and nuts. My waitress ask if I was using a meal vouchers because I decided on the light choice. 😄
G D
Located in the Parktown Hotel, great views overlooking the river. Very friendly servers. Quick relaxed service.
Bryan Praetorian
Juanita was our server. Loved her smile. My husband and I were impressed with her service. The food was out of this world delicious!!! I enjoyed the river view while we ate. The restaurant was very clean.
Ray Amess
924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3H5, Canada
Cut casual steak & tap
4.5
(724)
Contemporary venue offering steaks, chops & seafood & a basement lounge for drinks & casual dining.
Reviews:
I have been here many times and each time has been excellent. Most recently I went with a group of co-workers for dinner. There was a large group of us, 12, and the service was quick and friendly. We started with appretizers which all came quickly and all tasted delicious. I had the scallops and they were fantastic! For dinner the food orders varied, but I had the steak and lobster. The steak was cooked percect and the lobster was good, just a little chewy. And, finally for dessert I ordered the berry cheesecake which was SO soft and creamy!
Amanda R
Kiedra and Cody we’re absolutely outstanding with the customer service and the chef knew we like spicy food so he went away and beyond modifying the original recipe to make it perfect for us!!! The atmosphere was romantic and in general the restaurant makes you feel you are in an area at Central Park NYC 🗽
Nancy Jimenez
It was THE WORST customer service ever. I was in town for business. Our group ended up being a bit bigger than we expected. All of a sudden, the restaurant owner came over and started yelling at me about how big our group was despite the fact that we brought them over $4k business that night. The owner even asked if I was local from Saskatoon, and I said no (I'm from Vancouver). He said if I am not local, he was afraid he couldn't accommodate us, which is totally irrelevant! I was deeply offended and disgusted by his comments. Since it was too late at night and we couldn't go anywhere else, we somewhat managed to finish our dinner with no further issues from the owner. The steak was also way too overcooked and dry. I am NEVER coming back to this restaurant. This is THE WORST customer service and dining experience ever. *Response to the owner's comment: We host events like this across Canada, and i have never had a restaurant owner complaining like that before. We have had a similar situation before a couple of times, but they were always cooperative, kind, and trying to find a solution together instead of being critical and telling me to go somewhere else. I explained to you that I also didn't expect such a large turnout, but it happens. I was respectful to you and even empathized with you. Yet, you never even had the decency to apologize to me for being rude, to your paying customer. Many restaurant owners would be so grateful for bringing them more business. Sure, it may not be all about money, but what happened last night was totally managable. Have you also thought about a position that you would put me in and our business reputation if you were to kick us out? Lacking empathy and complaining instead of being cooperative in a situation like this is not what I call great customer service. Good, you don't care about money because I am never bringing my business to your restaurant again.
Suji Jeong
We went to Cut for the first and last time last night to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The food was good except my husband’s loaded baked potato was a bit undercooked. I can accept that can happen. Two of the staff treated us like we shouldn’t be eating there. We were not welcome there at all. The gentleman who brought the bread basically threw the basket at the table. The waiter was polite but he couldn’t get us out of there fast enough. We have been at the Keg and Chop many times where they were very welcoming and friendly. Cut is the worst customer service we ever received.
Juanita
I went for my birthday dinner. The restaurant atmosphere upstairs was lovely. The building is not an accessible one and that was not made obvious when I made the booking. The server who tended to us was wonderful but I found the food not great and the place pretentious. I won't be returning. I wanted to leave as quickly as possible because it was an unwelcoming space.
Giselle Patrick
416 21st St E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0C2, Canada
Little grouse on the prairie
4.5
(313)
Upscale, open-view kitchen offering artisanal Italian meals & creative cocktails in a stylish space.
Reviews:
Delicious!! Little, intimate place to have a great time. Every bite was worth it. Great staff. Phone died on me so didn’t capture all, but every meal was great! The ravioli 3 was my favourite. Not a fan of risotto but my friends loved it, so hey you just might.
Ejiro A
The service and the food quality were absolutely incredible! I didn’t know what to expect visiting from Edmonton, but everything about our meal was perfect. I wish this restaurant was in Edmonton! Definitely give it a try!
Youngoh Kim
Overall great meal, It was $94 for these three dishes and I would say it’s pretty worth it. I had the tortellini and ravioli. The tortellini had a very strong wine flavour and the paste being very infused with all the flavours the sauce had. The ravioli was creamy with a hint of sweetness from the hazelnut. The reason why I gave a 4 was that the bread from the meatballs tasted too much like burnt metal, It altered the taste too much and it wasn’t a super pleasant flavour. Again, I recommend this place 100% great atmosphere and nice servers.
Tristan Mariano
I was looking for carbonara but I found the menu is changing seasonally. The current menu doesn't offer carbonara. Instead, I ordered Shrimp Vongole. The dish was served in 10 mins, and it was amazing. The taste was perfectly balanced. Garlic, chili, parmesan, the combination flavor was in harmony with white wine sauce. The big prawns were seared perfectly with tender texture and juicy flesh. Some lemon zest on the plate was the spark to light the dish to a new level. I have to thank the chef for bringing me such an extraordinary dish.
Clarke Liu
Everything was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food is elegantly prepared and delicious. The chefs clearly take pride in their craft.
Mathew Grabau
167 3 Ave S, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L6, Canada
Hearth restaurant
4.8
(460)
Reviews:
It was our first time visiting Hearth. The food and drinks were very good but what made our experience the most enjoyable was our service. Our server, Sydney helped us decide which drinks to have and walked us through all of the menu items we were considering. Based on the recommendations we had fantastic food and beverages. The food and drinks are great but Sydney made sure we would be back!
Blair Kelsie
We arrived without a reservation and were still accommodated for brunch. The serving staff were friendly and polite. Both meals were very good; creamy borscht, tasty croque madame and fries, a roast beef sandwich with the perfect combo of flavors and consistencies and the rose lemonade was mild and refreshing. I would love to return soon and try their dinner menu. This time I'll be sure to make a reservation at this delicious and very popular restaurant.
Lin G
Took my wife out for what might have been the best meal I have had in Saskatoon. The service was amazing, the food spectacular and the atmosphere was great. The Dad's new fashioned with the house made root beer is my new favourite cocktail. We went just before Thanksgiving and I have never had a better pumpkin pie!!!
Keith Marsh
Fairly priced for the quality of the food. The mushroom dish was delicious. There was just a bit too much sour cream on the pasta dish, but that’s just personal preference - still delicious nonetheless. The SK liqueur felt a bit too strong to be paired with the dessert, but that’s just personal preference again. Overall, it was a fun experience and would recommend.
Wooje Choi
Hearth is inside the Remai Modern Museum! Plenty of parking nearby and it’s open for brunch during the weekend! Went on a little brunch date with my wife while visiting Saskatoon and I must say all the food was delicious and the server was attentive to our needs! Great space and would stop by again when in Saskatoon!
Youngoh Kim
102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L3, Canada
La bamba cafe
4.7
(561)
Bustling strip-mall eatery with simple decor & a menu of regional Mexican specialties.
Reviews:
The menu is quite limited and there is a lack of variety when you consider the broad array of Mexican dishes. I get that the kitchen is small and therefore limited. There is passion in the food - which is probably the reason I go back now and again. Great to see a dine-in option again. Great service!
Lyle C
Really enjoyed the food here- simple and delicious. Friendly staff. I’ll def come back here again to get my Mexican food fix!
Shawna M
I still am mystified by the popularity of this restaurant among local residents. When we moved here it was one of the restaurants we were recommended most often, so we tried it. We were very underwhelmed. The food was puzzlingly bland and boring. That was over a decade ago. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago, a friend wanted to go here for their birthday. Fine, let’s try it again. We felt the same. So bland. Started with the chips and cheese; I don’t care for their homemade tortilla chips. For the main, I had the flautas, which is kind of like a large taquito. It had zero flavour. Same with the beans and rice. Had to search for some hot sauce to give it a kick. Anyways, I don’t get it. My partners also felt the same way about their meal.
Jessica DeWitt
I had an amazing time. Food was good. Especially the service. The employees were so nice. And friendly. They serve mexican beer and cocktails. Their Margherita was The best in town. The location is also good. The only reason I deducted a star is because it's only open 6 days a week but for oy 4 hours- 4 to 8 pm. I get that it's a family business, but it's too short of time to stay open. Some people start dinner at 8! I wish they were open for longer
Sourav Gangopadhyay
I enjoyed the food and prices are reasonable. Staff was very friendly and the food came out fast. Restaurant is a little tight for my taste but I would definitely go again.
A Lo
1025 Boychuk Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7H 4W9, Canada
Odd couple restaurant
4.7
(820)
Cool Asian fusion place serving creative dishes in relaxed, narrow digs with a garage-door window.
Reviews:
Great food, friendly staff, nice ambiance. We ordered vegan spring rolls, kung bao chicken 2 ways, drunken noodles, califlowers, all delicious. We went there shortly after 5pm. Parked on the street right in front of the restaurant. Very convenient.
Gary Fung
Wow! Saskatoon brings Asian fusion to life at Odd Couple. I had read reviews in a few top 100 lists in Canada and this humble restaurant did not disappoint. I don't often say this....but this may be the best Asian fusion restaurant I've ever been too including many of the top dining establishments in Vancouver. The food is fresh and the flavors are genuinely Asian but subtle. The cooking allows the natural flavors of the actual food to come through. The variety of dishes was wonderful. And the presentation was beautifully clean. The service was super friendly from all of the staff. They had time to converse and provide incredible recommendations. The space has a super charged vibe. A tiny cozy space but they make good use of their area. All around five stars. I was super impressed! 5 x 🥣🥣🥣🥣🥣
Wes Inaba
The service here was incredible! Our host greeted us at the door with a smile and nod. She asked questions, introduced herself and went over the menu. The food and drinks were so tasty and lots of vegan options. My only complaint was like so many restaurants in the downtown area the parking can be a challenge at times.
Gary Miller
The food and the atmosphere was great. The staff/server was attentive/friendly. Didn’t know what to expect but the Asian fusion dishes were fantastic. Will definitely stop by when visiting Saskatoon again!
Youngoh Kim
YOU GOTTA EAT HERE- WOWZA! What a place to eat! We are here from Alberta and were looking for somewhere that could accommodate vegan. Did they ever! My friend had a kung-pow two ways tofu & cauliflower which she hasnt stopped talking about and i very much enjoyed the lemon grass chicken& coconut rice. The drinks perfect, the menu doesn't leave anything to be desired and our server was ☆☆☆☆☆ herself! Im not sure her name but she pointed us in the direct of Amigos with her parents love story! We will be thinking about this meal for a long time!
Courtnei Albright
228 20th St W, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0W9, Canada