2000 Highland Ave, Brandon, MB R7C 1C4, Canada
This place was abysmal most likely due to their busy timing. It looked cute and charming, heard great recommendation from my college class supervisor. From a glance at their menu and claim to fame "Prime rib available every day". I was expecting much more of their service to be friendly and helpful. Their food to be of a good standard. Some key points of their mistakes towards mv meal and service: 1. Their greeting at the from door was non existent. I had called ahead earlier in the day for a reservation, and when we arrived, we stood around for 40 minutes. Not a single: “Hi we’re quite busy and the wait time is…” 2. Our reservation was not even written down or mentioned to anyone. This group of nice people that arrived for Albert’s Bistro were immediately greeted and asked if they were reserved. Without a single mention to any of us until we walked forward and mentioned we were reserved and waited there for so long, and felt such a rude and embarrassing moment to be seated after when our reservation was meant to be earlier. 3. When we were sat, we had a terrible wait time again. 4. My order for prime rib was then cancelled as they had zero cuts of prime rib. 5. Replaced the order with a different entree, but my sides were then wrong. 6. The food seemed like frozen groceries, a very basic and terrible ingredients for how they’re trying to express themselves as local, fair and reasonably priced. 7. They had the policy to not waive anything. Yet have a lot of audacity to say: “Albert’s doesn’t do discounts” they did offer me an item off the dessert’s menu at the very least but I was not satisfied with that outcome as It was an item I would not even want at the end of my meal. 8. The few guests ahead of me had complained the food was not good at the price they were asking and decided not to tip their server. Obviously very overworked and overbooked and they could not handle this day 9. The food arrived terribly did not taste good, and so I unfortunately asked the manager to just walk out without paying which I was not proud of. They phoned Albert and allowed me to leave after a such an excessive amount of issues.
Hard to understand the good ratings. Long wait for service - very overworked staff. Wrong wine served - label did not match the menu. Food mediocre for this price. Definitely frozen vegetables. Hoped for home made, think we got frozen reheat. This is a road house pretending to be fine dining.
I have eaten here several times now and the meals are excellent. Tonite was the first time I tried the prime rib. Unbelievably good and a huge portion. Wonderful Yorkshire pudding with it as well. I always eat well done beef and this prime rib just melted in my mouth.
Don’t let the looks or location fool you, this place was fantastic. Dropped by for lunch, first time. Ordered the princess prime rib special. Portion was huge for $26. Came with small soup and fries. Wife had the Greek special. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely recommend.
Oh my goodness! So fabulous… I just did a pick up order from Albert’s! Honestly it was like coming home. My Dad use to take me to Albert’s when it was downtown when I was 16 years old… many years ago! The waitresses greeted me with stories of years ago and family connections… amazing! Totally made my day! 😊 The food is second to none!! Just like home! Fabulous as always! Great flavour, great proportions, my son says the prime- rib was excellent, spanakopita was so delicious, my husbands pizza amazing! Thank you to Albert and his team, great people!! This gem of a spot will be on our “ let’s get there” list more often! ❤️🥰🙌🤩✔️
Queen Cut 16oz Oven Roasted Prime Rib!!! While not as big as the King Cut 20oz, the Queen Cut is still quite a meal to tackle. This was amazing and I’d definitely try this place again.
This is the best prime rib dinner we have had in many years. It is incredible the amount of food for the price. We could have shared one dinner, and both of us would be full. My absolute praise to the chef and all of the front house staff. Reservations are recommended. However, we were able to sneak in without one.
Came for a visit in Brandon, then when flying out stayed at a hotel and wanted to find a place for dinner. Saw this place near by. We didn't know about the Prime Rib, so ordered pizza and chicken parmesan. Both were tasty but felt we were missing something when we saw the prime rib other received. We said if we ever come back have to make sure to try the prime rib. Well I came back few months later. And took my sister to Albert's and we were not disappointed. Started with escargot, which was perfectly cooked and tasty. My gosh the best prime rib we have ever had!!! Thank you to the cook for working so hard and making such an amazing and perfectly cooked meal.
Incredible prime rib!!!
Prime rib was delicious!! Highly recommend
Right off the highway, we had prime rib and chicken souvlaki, both were excellent! Pecan pie was disappointing, but the cheesecake was fabulous! Dated decor, but friendly service.
Friendly people, good food. Restaurant is in desperate need of a renovation. Very warm and humid. We almost left because it was just too hot inside to enjoy. Quantity for price is not the greatest but the prime rib was a good deal. I probably would not visit again even though the food was good.
The souvlaki was dry and the vegetables were overcooked. The flavours were good, but Not worth the price.
We were a group of 12, ordering was disjointed and confusing. We ended up with extra baked potatoes on the table, some meals given to the wrong people. Food portions were excessive, not just generous. Atmosphere is a bit shabby. Food taste was excellent. Food
This was I first time at Alberts Bistro. Our dinning experince was excellent. Our Server Elaine made our experience here outstanding.Thanks Albert the chef and Elaine for your service.
Shockingly large portions and amazing food at a reasonable price. Ordered the smallest portion of prime rib and still went home with a full meal for lunch the next day.
They have the best prime rib.
This place was absolutely incredible Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu Food : 5/5 |
I love Alberts. Excellent prime rib, friendly atmosphere. Keeps me coming back! Vegetarian options: Limited Dietary restrictions: Limited Kid-friendliness: Although a climbing wall, mini golf, and mini quads outside, the menu doesnt have lots of kid friendly dishes, but some. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Albert s food is always exceptional in every way. From presentation to taste, including the quality and quantity and variety of options. It s not fancy/posh but so you can come in jeans and bring the little ones with no worries. We have never been disappointed. Add to that a host of activities for the whole family. There is a beautiful mini-golf course, a Driving Range, a Climbing Tower and the Electric go-carts.
Alberts had promise. A small family place, around for a long time, could have been a gem. Our server was delightful and served us a great drink, an excellent appetizer, and a delicious salad. Then, we waited, and waited, for the main. When it arrived, we dug in. It was all good, but stone cold. We were really disappointed. It is such a shame to have such good food, served to a paying customer this way, cold. Someone messed up. Unfortunately, we did not see our server again until we had eaten, and decided to get up to leave and ask for our bill. We know it was not her fault, and suspect that it was a lack of staff in the kitchen, or out front, that caused this to happen. What a shame.
Very pollite and patient server, food was amazing and we didn t have a long wait time even when it got super busy!! I would definitely recommend going here if you haven t tried it yet :)
Fabulous Prime Rib!! 3rd visit here. 2 lunch and 1 dinner. I couldnt finish the Queen Cut, and thats the FIRST time I havent eaten all my Prime Rib, ever in my life! Very friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. Easy parking. Parking: Big Rigs can park free, across the street at Esso.
Didnt try it yet
A hidden gem. Albert s food, in particular his Prime Rib, is a true treat. Ambience is a bit 1970s cafe style, but you don t come here for the ambience. The food is tasty, well prepared and reasonably priced. Staff are kind and prompt. If you like Prime Rib try the princess cut!
Great food, cozy atmosphere. Will definitely revisit.
Prim rib and salid 31$ very good deal cant beat that Nice quiet restaurant friendly staff Food
Always great service and really good food.
Great staff and the food was awesome, nice cozy place. I had the prime rib it was fantastic .
Had reservations but got there and they put us in the outdoor section froze to death there .Had fish wasnt very good.Prices are alot for what you get.Not returning.
Had my first meal in Brandon here, and food was 4, service was 5. Prime rib was tender, didnt really like the gravy, tasted more like the powdered mix than the one I make with dripping. Service was good, they substituted toast and potato with a salad. The second time I ordered the same prime rib and again asked to substitute toast and potato for a salad. I was told absolutely no. I understand staff might make different calls. I just wish the tone could be nicer and less confrontational.
Staff were friendly, food was delicious! Great spot for a healthy meal just off the highway.
Food pics look great especially those lemon potatoes but they must be closed for the winter. Which is sad because I was really hungry as the others that check the front door which was locked
Prime Ribs best in Brandon. Spent more than normal but also ordered more food than we needed. Great experience, and everything we ordered was great. Mushrooms Neptune is excellent.
The seasoned chicken with lemon potatoes, veggies, beef veggie soup and bun is INCREDIBLE! Best food Ive had from a restaurant
Great food. Havent been disappointed yet.
Excellent authentic Greek food. Good family atmosphere.
Prime Rib is incredible - huge portions. Im looking forward to going back
One of my favorite spots to go out for dinner! Always a treat
Good service I had the ribs just really lackluster not very good. 2 stars because of the service ribs were expensive considering the quality.
Wonderful food... Wonderful service with that personal touch.
Absolutely amazing fettuccine alfredo. Got mine with chicken, would definitely recommend.
By far the best Prime rib I have had. The Yorkshire and jus was great. Wonderful and fresh Caesar salad. First time I had had lemon potatoes, different and interesting. Great meal.
I don t get the good reviews for this place. Food is all prepackaged and made from frozen. This isn t good food Brandon! Service was excellent. My waitress was lovely. Glass of wine was full to the brim so that was also lovely. However, the veal cutlet meal was not good. Boiled, frozen veggie mix, gargantuan baked potato that was dry and mealy with one tiny packaged butter on side of plate. The veal cutlet was ..tough, breading was falling off and it was absolutely swimming in packaged brown gravy. Like an entire ladle just dumped on top. Were you trying to hide how dry the veal was? I used the gravy to moisten my potato Maybe take this dish off the menu
Killer food. Little cramped. Well worth it.
We drove 2 1/2 hours just for this. I took three of my friends out for the best prime rib in North America.
O-M-G. I was waiting to try the prime rib for a while and it did not disappoint! No wonder it is the restaurants specialty and a must-try menu item in Brandon. Very generous portions of tender meat. The lemon roasted potatoes were surprisingly flavourful. The side Greek salad was well worth the extra cost and a nice compliment to the meal. My only minor suggestion would be to have a more potent horseradish, although my boyfriend would disagree! The Dolmades were herbaceous, and a sprinkle of lemon really made the flavours pop. We had enough leftovers for a proper lunch the next day. The service was friendly and accommodating with good COVID-19 safety precautions (masks required, plexiglass barrier, social distancing, hand sanitizer available). UPDATE: Im adding to this review about 2 years later. I still recommend the lemon roasted potatoes, upgrading to the Greek salad, and making a reservation! I ordered the Greek Delight, which gives you a good amount of everything: Pork or chicken souvlaki (I had one of each), moussaka, spanakopita, and dolmades. DELICIOUS! The tzatziki that came with it was so tasty Id probably order the tzatziki with pita bread next time. We enjoyed the saganaki (fried cheese) appetizer; once brought to the table, some brandy was poured over it, lit aflame, and fresh lemon juice squeezed on top. Our server, Chelsea, was fabulous from start to finish. However, we noticed another young server turn away two people around 7pm because the restaurant was full, dismissing the 15-minute wait they were told by a third server. She tried to do this again to another group later in the evening not good for business. Some might say service was slow but I found it to be a relaxed pace that allowed for enjoying the meal and not feeling rushed to leave. Thank you for a lovely evening out!
Good food and good service, very clean and nice place to eat
This place is one of Brandons best restaurants. You can enjoy causal fare as well as fine dining. The food is amazing. Best prime rib in town. Lamb, ribs, seafood and amazing sides and salads. I dream about Greek lemon potatoes... You will not regret visiting this place
Small restaurant in Brandon. Glad i found it and gave it a try last year. Ive been back a number of times since. I ordered takeout. It was ready quickly and nice and hot. I got the moussaka with rice and veggies. Very flavorful. As someone whos always on the road, its nice to find a place with healthy food that tastes good. Looking forward to seeing you guys next time Im through. Parking: Theres a parking lot across the road, but it has alot of potholes you need to watch for. Lots of space there in the daytime as it is a truck stop.
Good food, fast service great price, better pe7
Food was super excellent. Service somewhat pressured. Maybe short-staffed.
Best Prime Rib Ive ever had!!! It just melts in your mouth its so tender. Food
small cramped space food is good but super expensive
Thank you for last night s delicious (always) dinner, made our 47th Anniversary even more special!
This place had the best prime rib I have had in a very long time!!! Top marks for the prime rib!!!
Best prime rib!
very busy but very good
Best place to eat in Brandon also cool activities!
Food and servers are good, although my steak was slightly over done. Atmosphere is not the best, but it is clean.
This is the best prime rib I have had in years. I used to frequent when I traveled, recently went back, and, not disappointed, was amazing! Highly recommend. You gotta eat here.
Awesome prime rib with large portions.
Typical hole in the wall restaurant that has amazing food, would definitely recommend eating here. Dont let the outside appearance trick you, through those doors you will find a meal like no other Food
We love this quaint Bistro! Great, friendly service and the food is fabulous!
A wonderful place to sit down with friends and enjoy some amazing food. Service and food always 10/10 a must visit in brandon manitoba.
Heard so many great reviews about this place I had to try it myself is fantastic the restroom is amazing the people here are amazing and the food is fantastic definitely have to try the prime rib
Went for a birthday party, the food was great. The staff was friendly and the menu was great value for the quality of food offered! I had the 12oz prime rib, it was very good.
Top notch place
Very good food, nice atmosphere. Hidden fine-r dining
When in Brandon, Alberts Bistro is our go to destination for lunch! There are many delicious items on the menu, but the Horiatiki Salad is our favourite. It is an authentic Greek salad ... no lettuce ... just loads of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions and olives. Tossed with a delicious olive oil/herb dressing and heaps of the best Feta cheese Ive ever tasted, its worth every minute of the two hour drive to get there. Trish, our favourite server, always welcomes us warmly, and brings our beverages almost before we sit down! All this ... and more! The staff have followed the current provincial recommendations to the letter, so that when you dine there, you know that you will be safe. All in all, a wonderful place to eat!
First time here and the menu is good and varied. Had the breaded veal cutlet with lemon potatoes and was blown away. Very flavorful, juicy, tender and moist. Worth the trip and glad we chose this place over a chain restaurant. Staff is amazing
Friendly polite staff with excellent food.
Fantastic plate-sized chunk of prime rib
Wether you live near/in Brandon MB or just spending a night like we were today we highly recommend making a point of stopping her for something delicious to eat!
The prime rib is excellent. The service is fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant.
WOW - Start off, thank-you for bringing back memories for us dating & eating Mushroom Neptune @ Clancy s near Grace Hospital Wpg. TOP KNOTCH ! Appointments in Brandon asked for suggestions on great place to eat. Aren t we glad we went to Alberts. My wife had the Chicken Souvlaki, while I had the Amazing Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, WOW again! Guarantee we will be back! Thx so very much for an awesome meal!
Amazing place. Highly recommend
Great food
Always great! Reservation is recommended
Zero stars. An older gentleman cut us in line for a table, he got a table then his wife joined him. When it was our turn they said they had no tables left despite being multiple there. Explained that we were waiting first and for awhile. They said we had to wait an hour. This was one of my favorite spots, now I wont go back. Dont know why they didnt want to serve us, we had done nothing wrong.
This is the second time we ve been there for dinner I had the salmon my husband had the steak excellent food definitely recommend it The only issue is the hollandaise sauce it s grainy and does not taste very good But the salmon amazing my husband said the steak was delicious Definitely go check it out
Great Greek food excellent service thanks to Sidney highly recommend
Should remove family from the business name. Dont let the backyard carnival fool you, this restaurant is not family friendly. No high chair or booster seat (they had one broken high chair that they wouldnt let anyone use), no change tables, no kids menu. Food is mostly processed and prepackaged, so no flexibility. Couldnt even add or remove anything from a burger. Lunch was way too expensive for being made from frozen.
Showed up early for supper and didnt know should have made a reservation because its such a tiny restaurant. Super crowded, super noisy, and our waitress couldnt have cared less about us. The table was in a spot where guys kept leaning over and sticking their butts in our faces. The meal was $30 and was so-so. I kept having to put my fingers in my ears because of the noise. Wouldnt go here again - great location, some parking, and the pie and ice cream was excellent.
Perhaps the worst mini golf course ever. The whole backyard carnival is in disrepair.
Prime rib was over cooked when I brought it to the waitress attention she brought out another that looked and cut more like an over cooked pork chop than a prime rib. They comp d one of the prime ribs even though neither one was eaten. Owmer? Waitress said it was Albert came out after seeing the prime rib we returned and asked what the problem was, instead of owning his errors. Disappointing to say the least. Be forewarned, they might say best prime rib in town, if this is the case then don t bother ordering prime rib in Brandon.
Amazing service food and quality
Forgot to grab photo. This place is worth every penny.
Food was fantastic and the service was quick and friendly
Always good, mini golf followed by a quick rock climb for the kids.... excellent for 5hw kids!!!!
Special was great. Chicken and ribs well, chicken abit disappointing. Pounded flat and dry, no flavor.
Great food
great prim rib but my friends steak was under cooked other wise everything was good
A fabulous place to enjoy a meal in addition to several outdoor entertainment venues. Loads of fun!!
Always amazing meals. I have not had Alberts prime rib in 25 years, and it did not disappoint. Always perfect. My children loved their meals too. Thank you for the memorable evening!
There is only one item (Prime Rib) to be considered on the menu due to its excellence, despite so many other excellent options! A treat for an anniversary, a birthday, or a family get together! Ace food - one of the best of three primo restaurants in Brandon!
Delicious meal!
Food was worth the wait and service was good.
Delicious food and great prices. One of our favorite places to eat in Brandon. Food : 5/5
Great food, friendly staff. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.
Best prime rib in Brandon
Excellent service and wonderful, amazing food!!
Would recommend to anyone!
First time I was here (sep 2021) the food was so amazingly delicious (photo). The staff seemed a little spunky and there is also mini golf/batting cages / climbing wall. Honestly- I would not expect to get that nice of a prime rib from looking at it on the outside but damm was it good! However Came back sep 2022 hoping for the same experience but was let down. We arrived in the later half of the Sunday prime rib special after moving homes and ordered two rare cuts of prime rib. The meat that was brought out was not rare and was very fatty/grizzly. Had they told us they didn t have any rare cuts left, we would ve happily ordered something else. However, it seems like they just gave whatever we was left. TLDR: show up at the start of dinner time and you will have an amazing meal.
Great food, but if they give you a pickup time, guaranteed you will be there waiting at least 15 minutes.
Read the reviews, ordered the Princess cut Prime Rib, Done to Perfection, I travel alot all over the States have had Prime rib alot, I would have to Say this is the Best I have had anywhere, I will be return, and highly recommend this establishment, Cheers to Albert and his Staff
The best prime rib ever.
Exceptional dining experience for me today! I neglected to get a picture of that slab of protein, huge with gravy and roast potatoes and strawberry cheesecake,
Authentic Greek in Brandon Manitoba. This was possibly the oddest restaurant combination imaginable. It a climbing wall, batting cage, fabricobbled restaurant, but some of the best Greek food weve had. This place goes on one of our favorite finds!
Best Prime rib in Westman
Prime rib was awesome !!!
Best prime rib! So delicious. And the lemon potatoes are wonderful. Highly recommend
Will never go back . We stood outside the mini golf office for ten minutes and no one came. We walked to the front restaurant and no one acknowledged us. A staff member saw and walked away . Will never go back
Really great Mom and Pop restaurant. So glad we found it. Honestly the best prime rib ever and loved the Greek sampler dish! Our waitress Glenda was sweet, friendly and attentive. 5 Star review all around!
Excellent food and service.
Great family owned restaurant. Known for their prime rib, Greek fare, and American dishes. Great service, nice place
Heard nothing but great things about the food next visit I will try and post. But how about that mini golf! And rock climbing
Great tasty foods LOVE the many authentic dishes and truly enjoyed every bite of their steak and shrimp special! grateful to staff following through on the covid guidelines and fully asking info/proof from customers. The world has changed since the pandemic outbreak and we appreciate all safety measures in place! Were looking forward to our next meal at Alberts
Simply amazing Prime Rib. It s all I ever order but I stole a Greek rib off my buddy s plate when he went to the washroom and it was delicious as well.
Weve always enjoyed going to Alberts. Had roast beef and Souvlaki last time. Both were excellent. Beef portions are amazing!!
My parents were refused service for going into Alberts for a birthday dinner and all because of unconstitutional mandates. They loved the food there but wont be going back. I would recommend not eating there. I hope this place goes broke. If I could give it a 0 star I would.
Great mini golf,rock climbing,driving range and can even shoot hoops. Also has great food and service
Great food fast service very friendly
Food and service was excellent and good size portions. Great value would recommend.
Great food, wonderful service
Good flavors and great service. We came here specifically for greek food, and we were not disappointed. Our problem was that we thought we could share the Greek platter with some appetizers and we could have used a bit more food (platter was made for 1, not 2)
Alberts might have the best pizza I have found across Canada!! Like really really good!! Semi parking across the road and every other dish we have had has been spot on! My favorite is that Albert is actually in the kitchen cooking! I dont know Albert but I can say he knows his stuff!! Thanks Albert and team!! :) Also Kevin (previous review) remember its not up to the owners of the establishment to make up the rules but it is up to them to follow them if they dont want their business licence revoked!
Came here for lunch with a good friend last week. Cute little restaurant with a really nice cozy atmosphere. I had the Greek Salad and everything was very crisp and tasty! My buddy had the Gyro and it was also nice and hot as well as tasty. If youre looking for a hidden gem to have lunch at, or even dinner, I highly suggest giving these guys a shot.
Everything was excellent!
Starting to enjoy as much or more than the keg
First time dining at Alberts, but Im sure well be coming back. We tried the Greek style Pork chops and they were really good. Nicely seasoned and tender. The lemon roasted potatoes were tasty. I think my only complaint would have been about the soup. Our waitress thought it was vegetable beef, but it was a bean soup. It was good....just not what I was expecting. Next time Ill go with the salad instead. Overall a great experience
Great service, food was amazing
Delicious food as always, just the prices have gone way up with no changes for the better.
Awesome food. Friendly staff. Best prime rib around.
Love the food!!!
Very friendly staff that go above and beyond to make their customers happy. Food was decent. Would recommend for when you want to have a good home cooked meal.
Amazing prime rib.
The place is a neat little spot tucked away on the Northhill. You certainly get a family vibe within the atmosphere. The waiters appear to lack some social skills but good enough for a patio experience. The food was alright for me. I cant say it was terrific, but it was not bad. I would recommend for maybe a one time experience to assess and see if you like it.
I have never been disappointed with food or service from Alberts. Its always top notch. Albert makes sure of the quality of both his product and service.
Best prime rib Ive ever had!
Awesome place to eat. Amazing Prime Rib dinner with Yorkshire Pudding tooooo....
We just finished our take out. Holy , so so so delicious!!! We had the princess cut prime rib and the lemon dill salmon with lemon potatoes. Their famous dinner buns also came with the meal. I miss the quaint ambience and experience of the restaurant but the food was just as delicious!! I highly recommend!
We just finished our delicious meals that we picked up from Alberts. The meals are always so tasty. Highly recommended.
Absolutely fabulous meal.
Probably the best prime rib dinner Ive ever had
Quite disappointed meal was very expensive, portions very small and meat was well done when we asked for med rare. They tried to make it up to us by giving us a extra free dinner but we could not eat it as it had gravy and allergic to wheat
My son and I stopped in here for the Steak special. We ate on the patio as we had our dog with us that hadnt eaten much over the last few days as we were traveling. Jen our server was exceptional! She provided a little bit of meat to the dog food and had our little Pal eating in no time. The steak special along with appetizers we ordered were excellent. Highly recommend this location for excellent staff and food! Thank you again Jen!!!
Great Greek food, nice restaurant
Very generous servings! Food was very flavourful.
Stayed at Lakeside Inn, the hotel beside Alberts. Noticed an advertisement encouraging travellers to try the local restaurant. Family went, food was mediocre and extremely pricy. Not worth the cost but THEN upon returning to the hotel, noted an Alberts delivery menu in our room with prices listed at 30-40% of what we paid within the restaurant. Service was extremely slow, which understandably is not the fault of the staff members perhaps management should consider this.
Food was good and fast
Great food great service fair price
Awesome
Excellent food, excellent service and just the best spot for a date, which is where my date took me. We even had a round of mini golf there which was insanely fun! You absolutely have to go to this restaurant if you are in Brandon.
Fantastic meal once again.
as usual the finest prime rib Anywhere. way to much. staff very friendly & service excellent.
Awesome prime rib and a mean ceaser cocktail. You cant go wrong with Alberts.
Good service also a very good steak
Best. Prime rib. Ever
Great prime rib. Have been twice and enjoyed the hospitality and the food.