Often Restaurant + Bar in Edmonton

Great restaurant ambiance, food, and service. Krissy had fabulous recommendations. I ll be back for sure.

food/drinks/bill took forever to come out despite the place being nearly empty for at least half our meal. everything was bland, dry, and not very good. our server, while nice, was busy dealing with something else the whole night and barely checked in on us, which to be honest you should just have someone else take over the table or have someone else check in on us on your behalf.

Everything was good, loved the food and the waitress was amazing checked in severally and made really wonderful recommendations. Just the DJ playing boring songs only he could vibe to. He should up his game.

Food and drinks were good. Service was friendly but infrequent. At the 20 minute mark we started trying to find enough cash to just leave on the table until the waitress saw and came over. It was early enough in the evening to not be busy so Im not sure why so much delay.

Was super excited to check this spot out but unfortunately this place does not even deserve 1 star in my opinion. I never leave reviews but after my experience here, it definitely needed to be done. The service was absolutely trash due to rude servers and unreasonable wait times. Waited forever just to get drinks and met with the most rudest and entitled bar tenders on the planet. Only thing good about this place is the decor and the music, that s about it. Glad I didn t try the food either, we would have probably waited an eternity for mediocre food. Anyways avoid this place at all costs because it is not worth it. Would not recommend!

Amazing and fun service from Krissy!! Amazing food and atmosphere, 100% recommended!

Services was 5 stars thanks to my server Krissy!!! She was very attentive and recommended a lot of great things to eat and drink. Best service I ve had in a while

Very disappointing! The only thing good about this place is the atmosphere. We went in for a friends dinner and the service was absolutely horrible. For some odd reason they were taking orders separately and not together of the whole table. Half of us got our food while the rest of us still waited. Half of our food was forgotten and not put in which we had to wait an additional 45 minutes. It s disappointing this happened where there were only 2 other tables occupied in the restaurant. The food was subpar at best . The buns on our sliders were rock hard. The meat in the tacos was super dry.

Came in for a reservation and the place was completely dead. We waited for about 5 minutes before receiving service. There was a dirty table next to us, and the server came to clean the table without acknowledging that we had sat down (the place was completely empty). Then a few minutes later she came back with water but no welcome , info on specials, even a hi how are you . We didn t like the vibe so we ended up leaving and eating at the restaurant next door. Service with a smile goes a long way.

We went there for my Bd, service was absolutely horrible , very very unprofessional staff, over priced. Not recommend for anyone.

Awful experience Not deserved any star poor Customer service, poor management, poor quality. I reserved for my hubby birthday, the service was terrible, waiting over hour for our orders, And getting wrong orders after long waiting, very disappointed, each time different person come to our table and say something different like oh we are busy or we are short staffed . the restaurant wasn t that busy at all , but they were not able to manage. I m sorry but if you can t handle normal amount of costumer don t take reservations or Don t open restaurant business. This place ruined our special day, this place was recommended by me to my hubby and friends and it was very embracing experience for me. we end up leaving without eating any food. they charged us our price for the drinks and appetizers. Absolutely not recommend for any occasion.

We booked a reservation for my friends birthday dinner. There was 11 of us in our party. We walked into the restaurant and it was empty when we arrived for our reservation. I should ve taken that as a sign on how our evening was going to go. Our reservation was for 7pm, we didn t get our first drinks until 8pm and mine was a virgin mojito, and they were out of mint. I finally got a virgin drink at 8:05pm. Our food order wasn t taken until 8:15pm, and we didn t get our dinners until 9pm. All the meals came out at weird times, so we couldn t even eat together. My husband steak he said was well Flavoured but one end of it was raw and the other was well done, annd his fries came out cold. ordered the ABLT no bacon as I don t eat meat. It was terrible, but I was starving so I ate half of it. It had no flavour and just tasted like burnt toast. With minutes of only eating half of my sandwich i had to run to the bathroom. We had to leave her birthday dinner as I feel sick from the food. My friend who ordered the mussels said they just tasted frozen & freezer burnt. Even something simple, the truffle fries came out so greasy my friend couldn t eat them. My friend who got the short ribs said it was so dry and didn t finish it. Even the drinks were made terrible. They had to send back the espresso martini and the margarita. I m not sure if it s poor management or the staff all needs more training but no one seemed to have ahh clue what was going on there. The only thing okay was our server was friendly, and she tried but she was very slow. I felt bad as that whole restaurant let her down. I feel sick and I m so disappointed that we had to go through that terrible experience.

It might look nice but the service here is awful! If you want to wait 30 mins for a drink and an hour to get your table cleaned this place is your you. The waitresses think they are too good to do their job.

My husband and I are from a small town and most definitely lowered the property value upon entering. Beautiful for sure, but if your town has a population less than 50,000 you probably shouldnt go in. Half decent spiced rum and coke. We ordered one each and peaced tf out.

We popped in here after dinner on a weekend. The staff was so friendly and I loved that. The fact they were very welcome and warm for an upscale spot was refreshing. We wanted to spend our hard earned money here. The drinks were superb as you get what you paid for. I told them we had company from Vancouver and if they could hook up a nice spot. And, without any question, they did! Right by the dancefloor. We thought we were gonna have a nightcap and head home but the DJ was playing bangers so we continued to order drinks. The place was filled with mature professionals. Its definitely a spot I will come back to.

Krissy was amazing!! Her attention and service was so appreciated tonight. The atmosphere, food, and music was exactly what I like. I really enjoyed my tim here!

great customer service and beautiful bar, they made sure my friend that took one too many shots made it home in a Uber, most bars don t even worry about that. Definitely a new spot for some drinks!

WORST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE EVER! I ve never left a bad review anywhere before but this was the worst service i ve ever received. My partner and I dined here on Friday September 13th around 5:00pm and had Nora (maybe) as our server. When we walked in we were told to grab a spot wherever and once we were sat it took over 10 minutes for her to stop by and let us know they didn t even have a hard copy of the menu. I asked about the happy hour specials after seeing the sign outside and she said she didn t know. I asked her to check with the bartender for me and she told me it was just drinks . I was more curious of what the discount itself was and she said all drinks are half off . So our $16 cocktail should have been $8, but was instead $12 even after I double checked with her. We ordered appetizers and upon delivery I asked if we could have some cutlery, napkins, a size plate and a couple waters. After waiting about 5 minutes I walked up to the bar and asked for it myself. We ordered mains from Nora and then that was the last she checked on us. We saw her leaving with her coat on and we re a little confused. The kitchen staff came out to let someone know our food was ready and a different server took over. The food had definitely been sitting in the window for some time. Our Birria tacos came out so soggy that they fell apart when we lifted them, and our fries were cold and not crispy at all. She also brought out an appetizer size of sweet potato fries when that wasn t something we ordered. We asked the new server to remove it from the bill and she did. The food itself wasn t awful, and we are not at all blaming the kitchen - since he had to come out himself and ask the servers to run it. I have worked in the service industry for quite a while now and find myself to be quite understanding in these situations, but this was just awful.

If you are thinking of dining here. DO NOT GO!

Krissy was 10/10 for service, I highly recommend coming to see her on your next night out! Appetizers were better than a main course meal, bead and butter was 10/10, truffle fries were good but could use a better dip IMO, and the vodka pasta came out like soup, had WAYYY to much sauce and too overly spicy. Overall 4/5 will be back because of our girl Krissy !!!

Brittany was amazing! She was attentive and made sure everything was perfect! Such a joy to have her as a server

Brittany was amazing. Great server and so attentive. Beautiful space.

Went for my girlfriends birthday. We had the BEST time. Gorgeous. Fun. Cute! Brittany made it awesome

The atmosphere is beautiful. Nice surrounding, and its good for pics. The food was dry/kinda burn. Drinks being sit on table for longtime time then served. We had to return it bcuz its watery and tastes bad. One server is taking lots of orders. No pen & paper or iPad. Then she messed up orders, and you are waiting over 40 minutes.

Emma was our server for tonight, and might I say, she was a gem! She made us a mini sample of a drink we d never tried. Even though we didn t like it too much, she made sure she made one to our liking. My cousin and I ordered the steak frites with a Caesar salad and seasoned fries on the side. The steak was delicious; I devoured it. The salad was so good. I had to ask Emma what was in it. To recreate it for myself. For someone picky with their steak and salad, it was delectable! Overall, I had a fantastic experience and, for once, was full and satisfied with my meal. I loved the ambiance. The theme reminded me of the great The Gatsby. Thank you guys so much. I can t wait to go back soon!

I loved it a lot

Poor customer service.

went for roy woods, paid close to 40 bucks for him to host and perform three songs @ 1 am. Waited since 9, could have been better organized too with the space and tables.

We had a Birthday dinner here on Saturday and had a wonderful time, thank you to our server Brittany for great service. The food drinks were also delicious!

No AC, very hot inside. And watch out for what you are charged for on the bill.

Super nice place but drinks took a little long to come out

1 star is honestly more than they deserve. This was the absolute worst experience I ve ever had at any bar or restaurant. The place was incredibly hot and stuffy. The service was the worst I ve ever gotten. There were multiple mistakes made throughout our hour here. The worst part was that they overcharged us on our bill. The drinks on the website was supposed to be $12 each and they charged us $16. When we flagged this at the time of payment they said it s because their website is new which seems convenient. No to mention, their cocktails are sub par at best. I m all for spending on quality cocktails but the drinks here are a pale imitation of cocktails. Unless you like watered down drinks that are overly sweet, I d skip this place. Do yourself a favor and go literally ANYWHERE else in this city. 0/5 experience.

Parking: Lots of parking in the area on the transit route also! Food

Answer your phone

Went on a Friday night for dinner and was seated by the bar. Training of staff was happening the entire time in front of us. Food was blah, watermelon drink was good. Seemed to be random people(a lot of them) going in and out of kitchen. Was very strange. Won t return

poor service and poor communication with the kitchen. train your staff better our server was not set up for success and lacked basic training multiple menu items were out of stock, we were not made aware of this until 45+ mins AFTER ordering. staff are not trained concerning serving/table numbers/seat numbers. our party asked for the bill and the server could not figure out who ordered what. on top of that, we were left waiting to pay for a significant amount of time. thank you to the management who tried to make this night better for my friend, i appreciate the effort, however, this was an incredibly disappointing experience.

Came here for my birthday wouldn t come back. They were out of multiple drink options and the drinks we did get came out 20 minutes after ordering them and a couple were incorrect. Our server seemed confused and she was walking around the table asking who ordered what. I also ordered the burger and it came out hard as a rock. The other staff and management seem better prepared to host larger parties. We were partly compensated with free drinks but nothing can really make up for lost time. Nice atmosphere but seems like they have some improvements to make.

Went to Often for dinner and was super disappointed. If you re going for a club night this place has a great atmosphere but the food was so underwhelming and we spent a ton of money on it. First off we ordered the shrimp appetizer, the shrimp was sliced in half and was so chewy that it almost didn t taste fresh. Felt like they were giving us a tiny portion by slicing them in half, such a rip off. We also ordered the fries and they were ok, nothing special. By then I wasn t so hungry after the poor appetizers so I decided to order a salad. The waitress asked if I wanted chicken and I said no thanks. My friend ordered the short ribs and I sampled it and it was so dry, no flavour whatsoever, worst short ribs I have ever had. After ordering many drinks we get the bill and it said I ordered a chicken salad (which was 24 bucks) I told the waitress that I didn t order the chicken and she said it didn t matter it was the same price!! Well if I knew that I would have got the chicken. Come here to party but don t come here to eat. Worst 280 dollars I ever spent.

Was there for dinner with mi gals and Sharmine had great customer care, thanks gal. The food was terrible the new menu is not good at all. Please change for better or bring back the previous menu. Food : 1/5

Customer care with shamin was mwaaaa but the food was a mess a total mess what happened to the chef who was there before a total mess can u even imagine in my smartness coming for dinner but all in vein never to come back with my family

Wow, we loved our meal at Often, the Vibes service and everything is on point

not one to leave bad reviews but if you re coming to Often, just know the food is mid and you re paying for the atmosphere. When i recently went the server kept trying to up-sell me to the point where ordering a drink from her felt like a whole battle itself. I ended up ordering 4 shots of tequila (after already having high balls of well tequila) and she responded casamigos? , i said well is fine and she punched in 4 blanco shots. Btw yall for 8 drinks, 3 high balls, 1 cocktail and 4 blanco shots i paid $120.

This was a happy accident we stumbled on to this place and had to come back for more . I could rave about this place more we had Brittany looking over us . And she s fabulous! But honestly l, everyone staff wise was immaculate. I m from Ontario, it had a solid Toronto vibe to it!!!!! Food

Worst bar Ive ever been in my life. They dont know the alcohol card. I dont recommend this bar

Often is always a good vibe. Thanks to Lisa for making our experience that much better.

Edmonton was definitely missing a spot like this the vibes 10/10 even the food and service

The meals were delicious and the service was wonderful. Will be ack.

Went to often for a friends birthday ,food and atmosphere was 10/10 .service was quick despite being very busy. Turns into a club after 11 and we ended up staying all night. Great place to celebrate or go out.

I came after work for happy hour with a friend and we were hoping for the experience to match the vibe. The decor is gorgeous but the music kept turning off. Sitting in a silent mostly empty restaurant is a little unsettling. We got the queso and it was ok. It was expensive for what it was: a skillet of melted cheese with a scoop of pico and 3 tortillas. One drink was good, another was not at all. Overall it was ok. I would try it again just to see it if was an off night but I won t go out of my way to come again.

Staff are amazing, music is good, definitely recommend to check this place out for a great night out

Really great vibes, beautiful place with great music and food.

So this is a really tough one. We stopped by as a group of four to check this place out and make a reservation for 6:00pm on a Saturday night. The service was good overall, and the atmosphere was pretty cool. I really liked the place and the overall vibe. After we had a few rounds of drinks, appetizers and dinner, we carried on with some more drinks. Following another order of drinks, we were told that the table we had was needed for another reservation and we needed to finish up and leave in the next 10 minutes. Yeah, 10 minutes. Keep in mind our bill was well over $400 at this point and we had no plan to leave anytime soon. We asked why and they said that is the way they do it, but this was the first we had heard of it. It was absolutely insane. I have never heard something like this before and literally thought they were joking. Nope. So we quickly drank that round and left. I would love to say that we will be back but its hard to imagine ever wanting to spend another dime here again. Overall, the food and drinks were good but this experience was a no-go to ever come again and Ill tell everyone I meet to avoid at all costs.

I came here with a girlfriend to enjoy some cocktails. The ambiance was great and we loved the decor. The cocktails were only average, I was expecting a bit more. The weirdest part of the evening was our server (who seemed brand new) disappeared on us, left us with empty drinks for a long period of time. I had to wave someone over and no one knew where she went, it was quite odd. Overall I d give this restaurant another try one day as I ve heard good things about the food.

Went here for a friends birthday recently. The place is beautiful but thats the best thing about it. The food and drinks are ridiculously priced, and Im honestly not sure who our server was, as we all kept having to go up to the bar for drinks. The music was really loud for a restaurant/bar, it was more of a club vibe than anything else. Beautiful spot, but overpriced and subpar service.

This was our first time at Often and our experience was 10/10. The vibe and the atmosphere is really sophisticated and modern. The staff were so friendly, the chef came out to personally check on the food and make sure we were happy with everything. The appetizers were plated very beautifully and the portions are great for sharing. We can t wait to come back!

The food was great and nice ambiance. Friendly service, the place is very aesthetic and the food says for it s price

The place is very pretty and the staffs are very friendly and nice,will recommended this restaurant to my friends

Made dinner reservations for my sisters b-day for her and her girlfriends girls night out type of thing. I unfortunately assumed OFTEN was a reputable, high standard restaurant. Upon arrival they were sat at 1) a tiny table for 4 people when the reservation was for more. They wanted stake but they were told there was 2) No STAKE 3) WOW on a Saturday night thats unacceptable. THE server returned & informed them that they FOUND one stake & so it was decided that the friend with the dietary restrictions should have it. 4) but she felt bad because the rest had to have tacos. 5) the chef was Unable to cook the stake as requested, and it was served Well Done. 6) there was no more stake, what is a girl to do? 7) the taco shells were broken so they coulnt pick up the taco as supposed to; zero awareness on how to make a taco, sadly the taste did not make up for it either. TacoShells are made according to the topping requested to avoid ripping/brakage, 8) the chef & management ought to attend a taco tasting. 10) Be WARE: TheiR WEBSITE MENU iS NOT WHAT THEY ACTUALLY HAVE ON SITE, perhaps after this theyll fix it. 11) Bday girl & her friends were then asked to leave their table because unfortunately they had another reservation coming in. 12) I made reservations so that my sister could stay & dance w/ her friends, and have an enjoyable night, instead they were asked to leave b4 the night life started. Im extremely infuriated, disappointed, sad that what I had planned for her turned out to be a huge disaster. No one complained, but theres no returning to this place. OFTEN should be re-named: NOT IN THIS LIFE TIME, at least that way one knows what to expect. Average drinks, appetizers average, more awareness of the freshness of the prawngs is needed a couple were fishy etc Im sleepy

Amazing service and food! A hidden gem in downtown Edmonton.

First and last time going to this place!!! Menu on line is nothing like what we seen on the actual menu. Refill for drinks were terrible, two people ordered the same dish and one of the two orders was fat and grizzle which should have been actual beef!!! Tacos were falling apart and made it difficult to handle let olne eat. Told our server and assumed that a manager or someone would come to discuss the issue but we got nothing but a full bill !!!! False advertising on the menu!!! Very disappointed Hope the tip was appropriate!!!!!

Beautiful decor. Drinks were good, food was okay. I found that the food took a bit longer than expected when there was only one other table in the restaurant and the tacos had fallen apart before even making it to the table. I would go back for drinks and appetizers but I would not recommend as a dinner option.

Beautiful restaurant and great food! I always come for work lunches.

Great service and food. Great for work lunches or for a date night.

Food was incredible. Nice atmosphere.

Amazing food! Great drinks and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend!

John is a hell of a bartender! Trust whatever he makes for you, awesome suggestions and I will definitely be back. Awesome vibes overall.

Great ambiance to relax and dine , not a crowded space , good music vibes and great music.

Food and drinks were sub par, definitely not worth the money. Pretty sure the dessert is Mcain deep dish! Had no sparkling water and ran out of certain dishes ! Service is terrible . Constantly coming to take plates and drinks when you re still eating.Got drink and food order wrong multiple times . The place has a cool vibe with decor but service and food makes it not worth the return!

Came for a birthday last night and I will definitely be coming back and calling this my spot for the weekends. Our server Ahmarie was excellent. She was on top of everything and was so sweet. My girlfriend and I can t wait to bring our other friends here for Taco Tuesdays and when our long time friend, Alize, is playing on Saturdays!

came for a birthday this saturday and wow the atmosphere and interior here was absolutely beautiful!! Our group had Emma as a server and she was so amazing to us and provided great service and recommendations even including the other tables she had to balance. we will all definitely be returning often regularly. we did have to wait a while for food but everything else made up for it

Tyler Walker was our waitress and she made my 30th birthday an experience I will never forget. She went above and beyond to make sure our table was well taken care of. Best server I have ever had such a sweet and kind person. Thank you again for making my day so special!

This place lacks a lot..where to start? The food is bland and over priced. Drinks taste like they ve been watered down and the service is overall just horrible saw our server twice during our entire 2 hours there. Had to ask 3 staff members just to get some napkins. The place itself is very dirty. The table we were sat at was sticky and had crumbs all over and around it. The floor is full of what seems to be liquor ? And don t get me started on the bathrooms. Do better, please. Don t waste your time or money coming here. This place is unprofessional and does not care about their guests at all.

Amazing service by Emma and great vibes- came around 815 and they had good music playing. Emma recommended some great drinks and the food was good!

Beautiful place, great food, music and drinks. Came from out of town and Emma was truly amazing. Can t wait to come back! Food

This place has a great vibe, unfortunately dissatisfied with our evening on Saturday. We came in as a reserved birthday party of 20 for dinner and drinks at 7 pm. We sat with no drinks for 30 minutes meanwhile we could see them sitting and made on the bar along with the other numerous staff standing around doing nothing! When we finally got our drinks, we were told we couldn t order food for another 10 to 15 minutes because the kitchen was backed up . I have managed 2 restaurants and there is no way the kitchen was backed up and even said to our table as they had no chef! At around 8 pm we were finally allowed to order. An hr went by after ordering and our food slowly trickled out. But . Not all of it. One of our party who ordered bruschetta didn t get hers until the rest of us were done eating, along with my side of steamed broccoli. Thankfully we shared ours with her. Another with undercooked calamari. The manager finally showed up and explained they indeed had no chef and he apologized and offered a 25% discount on all bills and a free appy for our next dine in ..however he failed to mention there would be an auto grat on every bill. A tip was not deserved for service rcvd and certainly not for the house and you should be ashamed of even suggesting it, never mind forcing it for a service that was NOT provided and to top it off leaving your server hung out to dry! Transparency would have gone a long way, as well as making sure you have back up staff trained in all areas of your business to compensate in the event you loose your chef. The food that came out was good, but for the calamari. So that s the 3 stars!

Absolutely in awe with this place. The ambience, the decor, the food!! Everything was on point. I cant wait to come back for that bruschetta. The only feedback, we were celebrating a birthday and they were out of the two deserts on the menu. Overall a worthy experience for us to come back to try them out for sure.

Tried this place out for dinner on the whim of a friend, and Im glad we did! Its just too bad that they have such a minimal online presence - if I had seen their menu in advance, I would been excited about it, instead of a little worried. With the price to go out these days, its hard to take a risk on a place when you have no idea what the menu has, or the prices. Also, their hours of operation werent posted, so I asked if they also open for lunch and was told they do and even have lunch specials. Im looking to return for that, it would be a nice place to take a lunch meeting. Food was solid, good portion sizes, came out quick, and there were a number of things that looked good to each of us on the menu. We were each happy with what we ordered. The two cocktails we tried were really good. Service was friendly, but a little slow at times. The place is gorgeous, whoever decorated it did a great job. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and likely will return to try lunch!

I can t speak about the food or the drinks but I can say that the owner of this establishment has absolutely zero consideration or respect for anybody but themselves. I own condos that need direct access to the alleyway but this owner insists on parking in. Their lack of consideration causes several residential people massive inconvenience when trying to park in their parking stalls as well as craft beer market being unable to receive their food or liquor orders due to this person s entitlement. I will be encouraging all residents of the New Cambridge Lofts as well as all the staff at the craft beer market to leave 1 star reviews as asking nicely, ticketing and towing doesn t seem to stop you.

weird to see the positive reviews honestly. walking in, you feel like youre on a movie set, not in a real restaurant. rancid vibes. sells itself as a sexy cocktail bar but its just the uncanny valley version of that. don t recommend EDIT: the business owner (or someone connected to them) responded to my review by publicly attacking me in the comments of my personal instagram. very weird!

Great new place in Edmonton. Really enjoyed the cocktails, vibe, and service. I will definitely be coming back.

Was a bit dissapointed when I came to this bar. I researched places to go for my girlfriends birthday and was super excited cause the vibe of the place loooked awesome. I m a server and have been in the industry for years and was kinda sad at the fact there was only 1 server on for the entire place. I came early to set up and after about 20 minutes of being there I had to ask for a drink because the server just told me to pick a spot ( I made a reservation for a big top) and never came back after that, just talked to the Bar. The drinks took an absurd amount of time and the server was either overwhelmed or just didn t seem like she wanted to be at the table ever. There was about 3 other tables in the place. We sat with empty drinks for a few rounds and eventually gave up wanting to try new drinks. We got some appies and I will say the tuna was great and we liked the appies. The mains came around and my and my girlfriend got the short ribs and they were extremely tough and over cooked. The rice was amazing with the chutney but we were not even asked how the food was. No check in period. The server came around at the end after we had finished and we just asked for boxes as we just wanted to leave at this point and go somewhere to finish out the night. Overall; the place was super nice but won t be coming back I don t think. I totally understand being a new place and staffing, food errors or hiccups etc but it just wasn t good.

I reserved a table and they did not provide us any and told us to stand by the bar Poor service Food

Came here for a birthday and Tyler was amazing! She was super attentive and very friendly :)

Great atmosphere the aesthetic is beautiful staff is super friendly - great experience great new spot/lounge/restaurant downtown !!!! Definitely going back!

Edmonton was needing a place like this! Amazing atmosphere

Great vibe, friendly service and knowledgeable bar staff.

Beautiful modern, natural environment, amazing service and great food. So glad I found this place! 10/10 recommend trying !

Often, is the amount of times I ll be returning to this place! Delicious food, impeccable service, and a contagious ambiance!

Amazing vibe and the staff is incredibly nice, we had an amazing experience Edmonton definitely needed a place like this one !

Finally a classy, upscale place in Edmonton! Amazing food, excellent staff and stunning atmosphere.

Good lounge area to have meetings downtown. The wagu burger is amazing. Also the bartender chased me down for 2 blocks to give me back my bank card that I left there. Great guy!

Amazing food and friendly staff!!

Great atmosphere, food was great, the music was on point. We needed this in our city!!! Definitely must check out Wheelchair accessibility: Spot right Infront

They put bacon in the potato salad without even stating on the menu. We all had to eat at separate times because each plate was brought out 15 minutes apart and one of the girls at my table didnt get her food until AN HOUR after the first plate was brought out. Ridiculous service such a bad first impression.

Great experience here. Tony was a fantastic server, food was great, cocktails were delicious (rum runner and espresso martini) and the manager Bray personally came to welcome us and make sure everything was satisfactory. We will be back soon, one of Edmonton s newest gems!

Heard about this new spot and was super excited to come here . Waited over an hour and a half for food . Potato salad had bacon on it although it wasn t stated in menu. Terrible customer service . Nobody checked up on us , music was very loud and we weren t able to have conversation. In my humble opinion, avoid this place at all costs. Don t waste your evening like we did ! If I could rate it a 0 I honestly would!

Amazing place to eat and the vibe is unmatched!

Ambiance is nice, staff are friendly, food is amazing. Definitely the spot to be downtown! The drinks and unique cocktails were my favourite

Food was amazing, great staff! Beautiful restaurant

Great new spot in Edmonton. Definitely needed a space like this in the city. Perfect place for a girls night!

Often, a recently established establishment located in Downtown Edmonton, presents itself as an appealing destination for individuals seeking an enjoyable Friday or Saturday night experience. Notably, the interior of Often exudes a visually stunning atmosphere, complemented by a gastronomic offering of high quality. Moreover, the libations available at Often are meticulously crafted, adding to the overall appeal of the establishment. It is worth mentioning that the unanimous consensus among my companions and myself is that Often is undoubtedly the premier venue within the local vicinity to spend ones leisure time!!

Great place, different from the rest of the restaurant in the city. I Definitely will recommend.

Came for drinks and some food Saturday evening. They ran out of all drinks and food, and only had shots. Which is fine we mainly wanted to drink. But service was so bad no one came to check on us or took orders for half an hour then Shots took another half an hour to come. How hard is it to pour some shots tho lol. I know this place is new, the interior and vibe is very nice. so I will still come back for a second chance and hopefully they re better

I heard about this restaurant from a pizza shop while I was working in the north! The drinks food and service was amazing as well as this place was unreal! I highly recommend coming here vs going anywhere else.

Came in for some drinks with a friend, and we both had a phenomenal experience. The staff were so sweet and attentive the whole night, food was delicious, and we enjoyed the drinks. And to top it off, it s absolutely gorgeous inside. I also really appreciate the manager for being so courteous during our visit. We ll definitely be back!

This place is a vibe edmonton was missing!

very weird to see the general manager placing a fake review of the place that they manage

Had a great time here for a couple of drinks for my birthday!

a great experience! definitely recommend!!

Came out from Vancouver and had the best experience! Amazing food and top notch cocktails. Wish we had a place like this in Van.

Such a great time here! Came here with a large party they were super accommodating and made us all feel so welcome. Drinks and food were delicious!

Caitlyn was amazing!! She was so sweet and hilarious. She made the experience great. The drinks and dessert were delicious. Perfect for my friends birthday night!!

Very great experience. Food was great, server was amazing. Very well priced. Will recommend to others! 6 drinks and food was $115 without tip

Horrible experience, dont waste your time here. We were told that our reservation table is on a time crunch and is only available for an hour although the spot had maybe 4 people in it. Half the items on the menu are sold out. Dont waste your time here, youre better off going to Bianco across the street.

Great new spot Calimari and wagu burger was really good Food

A friend and I went here on a slow night where nothing was really going on in the city. We walked in, the place is transformed from what this building looked like before. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The lighting and details are beautiful. The service was great and the drinks even better. We ordered food, I had the black berry habanero chicken burger. OMG, it was amazing. I was planning on only eating half because I wasnt that hungry but ended up eating the whole thing. I literally have thought about this burger a couple times this last week. I have to go back soon!

Love the food and the drinks great place to come and celebrate your birthday

They were out of a scotch one of the people in our group wanted, and did not have the alcohols to make one drink that was on their drink menu. While the service and ambiance were great - the food was NOT good. As an appetizer we ordered the heirloom tomato bruschetta and it came on soft bread and didnt have any flavor. Was an odd pairing to come with french fries on the plate. 4 people in our party all had similar things to say about the food -- luke warm and not flavorful. The potato soup was rich but no chunks of potato and not much taste. The bread served with it was the biggest fail - how do you screw up bread? It had grill marks but tasted like gas/butane. Like they had used a torch on the bread and all we could taste was the gas. 2 other people in our party tried the bread and agreed. Nashville Chicken was the only item that had good taste. Peri-Peri chicken came luke warm, chicken was dry and all around not much flavor. Buttermilk chicken was luke warm and blah as well. They had one dessert option and it was small and nothing amazing. The Old Fashioned was one of the best drinks one party in our group had had - but that was not enough to save the experience.

Great Lounge, the design is great, but the service doesn t match up to the expectations that are projected here. The food could have been a little better presented, but what was served was good.

Kaitlin and Brey gave AMAZING service OMG 10/10 would recommend!

I had the best experience coming to Often. The service was great, the atmosphere was so welcoming! Everyone was so kind I would highly recommend this place for a night out or a corporate event! Big shout out to Caitlin & Bray they were amazing!!

Made a reservation. Arrived to be stuffed into a very tight section even though there were bigger tables available the entire time we were there. The person at the table next to us had to move their jacket just so we had enough room to squeeze in. We were given two different menus only to find out one wasnt valid and had out of stock items on it. The mashed potatoes arrived cold, not even lukewarm, cold! The food that was the appropriate temperature was average at best. What could have been a cool atmosphere and dining experience turned into a joke to laugh about and never go back. Very disappointed.

This was our first time at often, Darien was an amazing server! She made our time very enjoyable would come back thank you

Darien provided excellent service, happy with our experience here!

Honestly I have to say I had an amazing experience at often. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious, but what made this experience best was the service! I had this lovely young lady named Darienn! She was just so down to earth, never kept our table waiting,, was so polite, recommended good food and drinks, and most of all made us feel at home! Personally I think that s hard to find these days.. feels like most servers are so busy that they can forget to do the little things that count.. I was so impressed I had to write a review! (And I rarely leave reviews.)

Had the chance to check out Often over the weekend with a few friends. I found out about this place on Instagram. Our server Amerie was great. She was bubbly and attentive to what we wanted. We had the calamari, which she had suggested was a great appy to share. We also ordered a complicated Caesar salad but was perfect when we got it - thanks to Amerie and the kitchen! I think Edmonton finally has a new go to spot!

Food was good. The muscles were the best thing on the menu. Overall great experience. Our server Mary was amazing! Good service.

One of the most gorgeous restaurants I ve been to in this city. From the bathrooms to the bar it s BEAUTIFULLY done. The service was wonderful, prompt and friendly. The cocktails were great too! Definitely recommend the tan lines cocktail. Unfortunately the food was pretty bad. For how high the prices were the carpaccio was mediocre and tiny (3 slices of beef and 3 sad pieces of bread) and the bruschetta was bland. The parmesan fries were the only thing worth getting. For $50 worth of food it sure felt like it should ve been half the price.

Often Restaurant and Bar is a culinary haven in Edmonton, showcasing exceptional mastery in both cuisine and mixology. Their menu, a delightful fusion of flavors, tantalizes the palate with diverse culinary experiences. From the delectable entrees to the impeccable charcuterie selection, each dish is a work of art. However, what truly steals the show are their cocktails innovative blends crafted with precision and creativity, perfectly complementing the dining experience. The atmosphere exudes sophistication, elevating the entire evening. Often is more than a restaurant; its an enchanting journey through flavors and ambiance that ensures every visit is a memorable culinary adventure.

Had my birthday here meals were forgotten and bland, drinks came out wrong, bills were SO wrong. Server was sweet but it couldn t make up for how much went wrong!

Food was great, had the Nashville chicken sandwich, sides came out a bit messed up , maybe the server needed a bigger note pad

Ive been here a couple times already and let me tell you this place is a VIBE. I love it here. The food is amazing, the drinks are top notch. A big shout out to the DJ who plays great house music in the evenings that makes the atmosphere so much better. This place is my go to for date night or a night out with friends. The service was great too. I always recommend this place.

A night to remember at this bar & restaurant! The food was amazing, the ambiance was perfect, and the staff was exceptional. Highly recommend for a great music-filled atmosphere! Cant wait to go back with my friends! #Foodie #Nightlife #GoodVibes

I came in with 4 friends last week and had such a great time!! Mary was our server and made our night out so much fun and memorable. She recommended a great drink. I can t remember the name of it right now but it was perfect.

I had good food but most of the dishes at my table came wrong or cold or no sauce. All 6 of us ordered at the same time and 1 took an additional 15 to 20 minutes because they were waiting for fries. Good ambience and good music though although none of our table lamps or centerpieces were working.

Finally had the chance to check out this beautiful restaurant ! Really good food and drinks!! Loved the atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Friday night at Often has become a bit of a ritual for me- the music thoughtfully curated by Nick Degree creates the perfect vibe to release the weeks tension and glide into a relaxing weekend. The decor in the space is minimalist and beautiful, the lighting creates a sexy vibe, it s clean and the ambience is chic. The vibe Often offers on Friday nights contributes to making our city richer and more diverse- its quite wonderful.

Entrance fee $30 after 10pm. Seriously? Or maybe I wasn t really feeling it so the host lady said that. Clubs shouldn t even be that much . Service

so good! love the food and the staff, such a good time. definitely will come again!!