Riverside Bistro is a Canadian restaurant located at 1 Thornton Ct NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2E7, Canada. It has received 341 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
Monday | 6:30AM-10PM |
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Tuesday | 6:30AM-10PM |
Wednesday | 6:30AM-11PM |
Thursday | 6:30AM-11PM |
Friday | 7AM-11PM |
Saturday | 7AM-10PM |
Sunday | 6:30AM-10PM |
The address of Riverside Bistro: 1 Thornton Ct NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2E7, Canada
Riverside Bistro has 4.1 stars from 341 reviews
Canadian restaurant
"Had a great time and a ton of fun"
"Great view with friendly service"
"$50 Igloo fee gets you the opportunity to eat outdoors in a fake plastic Iglooish tent"
"Opted for the dinner in the dome"
"Dinner was a good experience in the outdoor igloo, the setting had a nice & cosy ambiance to it, our server was very polite and I would consider having dinner here again"
Had a great time and a ton of fun. Very easy to reserve a time online through opentable, it sent a reminder a couple days before and required you to confirm through your email. Great opportunity to take memorable photos while enjoying a meal for a special occasion. Igloos had 2 small space heaters in them so was warm and cozy. Felt very private. Waiter was very polite and would check up on us just enough, would be there whenever we needed something. Food was delicious, starters and salads were super sharable and mains were very tasty. Once the sun went down the colorful lights were very bright and made for great photos!! Waiter knew how to take photos . While waiting for food we were able to wander outside the igloos and enjoy the beautiful riverside view. The parking lot in front also had quite a view! Would recommend for special occasions and take ALL THE PHOTOS since there are extra costs for dining in the igloo and limited seating time. Fun dining experience. P.S parking for the entire evening is 15$, I heard valet parking is 5$, take your pick.
Service
Dine in
Great view with friendly service. Definitely on the pricier side and a bit slower but for a relaxing lunch enjoying the view it was perfect. We had the fig and goat cheese flatbread and the margherita flatbread. They were both on the smaller side and at $17 were a bit overpriced. The fig one was definitely the better of the two. Great flavours and would buy again even at that price. The margherita one felt bland and didn't really taste like anything. The crust for both was delicious. We also got the yam fries to share as a side since we saw how small the flatbread were before ordering and really glad we did. They were delicious and crispy. The side spicy mayo they gave was also great but ask for two cause they only give one and that's not enough. We would definitely go back since they definitely have the best patio in the city but wished they had a bit more selection on their menu. They apparently have a different menu for dinner so will have to try that.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
$50 Igloo fee gets you the opportunity to eat outdoors in a fake plastic Iglooish tent. It was a neat experience, that perhaps you really just need to do once. Servers were prompt and pleasant. They recognize this is a novelty dinning experience and we’re happy to take photos. Food quality was great, and was even served hot after being transported through the outdoors. The igloo comes with uniquely themed decor, blankets, mood lighting, wireless Bluetooth speaker so you can play your own music within the igloo. The views were would be nice in the daylight and the city/bridge lights were nice to see at night. The ground around the igloos can get quite icy so be careful. Bookings can be made on open table Dress warm. It was toasty warm in our igloo as it comes with a heater, but do keep in mind it was only -1 degrees. Have fun everyone, it will be a memorable experience for you.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Opted for the dinner in the dome. We had the scallops as an appetizer and the duck breast and steak frites for the entrees. The scallops were a bit of a disappointment. They were a bit rubbery and over cooked a touch but they tasted pretty good. Luckily the entrees were overall excellent. I quickly forgot about the appetizer within the first bite of the duck. Service was good. It was nice that a button was provided to call for service but it wasn’t necessary as our server came quite often to check in on us. Parking was expensive but it’s to be expected with the location The experience of being in the dome and the view of the city was great.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$90–100
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Parking options
Paid parking lot, Valet, Paid parking garage
Parking
Free parking is far away from the actual restaurant
Dinner was a good experience in the outdoor igloo, the setting had a nice & cosy ambiance to it, our server was very polite and I would consider having dinner here again. I did add a photo that reflects the dinner menu for Jan.2023 along with a few pictures of the setting for our evening.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$80–90
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot
Parking
15 dollars is a little steep for the evening flat rate , and I would have preferred an hourly rate. This is the paid parking lot right in front of the hotel.
Tried the below dishes : Margarita flat bread which was naan topped with cheese n arugula - not worth $15 for sure Bistro Chicken sandwich with a side of truffle fries - it was okayish Mediterranean inspired veggie burger with a side of sweet potato fries - burger was good but fries were really bad… so bad and soggy, try the burger not those fries For dessert we tried the coffee Panna cotta. It was decent too. Overall average experience considering that you pay for the view and the view itself wasn’t worth spending so much on…
We had the pleasure of enjoying our Christian party here and boy oh boy Dan delivered. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was perfect and the service was wonderful. I cant say enough great things about last nights meal.Highly recommend and we will for sure be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
We went for dinner with the family and we had a great experience. The food was good except for the portions to the price were not proportional. They appear overpriced for what you get on the plate.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$70–80
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Truffle Fries
Amazing little place to go. Thank goodness for Google showing us this location. The food was pretty good, but it is all about the atmosphere and the service staff was amazing. Additionally, there was somebody playing live music at the time and it sounded awesome. Would go back in a heartbeat, would probably order something different. More
Booked the dome for my parent's wedding Anniversary. Nice ambiance, food was not up to the expectation of Marriot. Overall very nice experience and the dome dinnning is a must try.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–60
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Took my wife to the patio dining domes for her birthday. We had a very enjoyable time in our themed dome. The service was top notch, the food was prepared quickly and was very tasty and the beverages were excellent. I highly recommend a dinner in a heated dome for any special occasion here. More
This is a nice little gem that I randomly discovered with a friend. The view of the river is really nice and the food was really decent. The tandoori poutine was delicious! I'll remember this spot for taking people from out of town to show them a nice view of the river. More
This was a different experience - dining under a plastic dome outdoors, in winter. We had 7 in our group so it was a bit cramped but no worries because we needed the heat. The food was excellent but expensive. It would be a great idea for a date. More
November 20 2021, we just had my sisters birthday in the igloos. Words cannot express how amazing this experience was. The views, service, and especially the food all top notch. I would highly recommend this for any occasion from girls
Loved the gnocchi it was so good. The restaurant is a bit pricey but the taste is very good. Also they have beautiful dinner domes on the patio that you could have a wonderful date in. …
Great taste, great value. Best view in town, in terms of bistros. Menu is somewhat limited though, and the choice of mozzarella didn't seem to match the salad. The duck salad was good. More
Patio is still under renovation but the view is so beautiful. Food and service is great. Had a really great time here. Do avail the valet parking its worth it More
Thornton room for 50th wedding Anniversary - A BEAUTIFUL VENUE!! A PERFECT venue, for 40 - 60 persons Wedding /Anniversary or for that matter any
I love the supper. Gave my hubby an early birthday treat, and you guys should try the steak sandwich. It's awesome. Compliments to the Chef.
A lovely river view. Our lunch was great, the service spot on!! It's definitely a beautiful location for a couple or friends to gather