I have tried so hard to like this place. From the Earl's style décor, to the lackluster drinks and unexciting menu, I just cannot like it though...A whiskey sour should be one of many basic drinks every cocktail enthusiast should master before going out and inventing their own drinks. It is something I order to gauge the quality of bartending staff at any establishment I frequent. I have yet, after five different occasions and multiple bartenders, gotten a decent drink here. And for the price asked, that's worrying if you claim to specialize in signature cocktails.I don't even know where to start with the food, other than it's like someone tried to copy and paste an earls formula, but wanted...
We came here with my wife and daughters and an international guest for a nice night out together and we were not disappointed. Our wait staff were very professional and friendly which made the evening nice and relaxed and they allowed us to dine at our own pace. We started with an excellent bottle of wine from South Africa and moved into a great selection of charcuterie and cheeses that we asked our server to select for us. We followed with our mains, the pork chop was the winner but the poached halibut and ribeye were both very well flavoured as well. I would say that the ribeye was a little fatty for my preference but well prepared. I would have liked to see a few more choices of mains and...
Located next to the Varscona Hotel in what used to be Murrieta's restaurant on Whyte Ave, this is a largely a sharing plate menu. Four of us selected the charcuterie platter and were not disappointed, in fact, we were pleasantly surprised by the ample portions of dried, cured deli meats and hard and soft cheeses, house-made bread and accompaniments. Our waitress explained that 27 in the name refers to the 27 bones in our hands, and hands are what prepares the food in-house, serves, and finally consumes the food at the table. Pleasant atmosphere, tables spaced for privacy, and friendly and efficient servers.
Can't say I would return here. Very overpriced for what you get and not many options. Ampersand jumping on the bandwagon of dividing every single item into sides and mains and charging a lot for what would normally be a basic plate. My $35 tenderloin was very tiny and the potato was basically soup surrounding it with $5 side dishes. The build your own charcuterie looked interesting, with a wide selection of meats and cheeses however we didn't try it. The no bake chocolate cheesecake was tiny and overly sweet. This place could definitely step it up.
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We went to Ampersand 27 for a family dinner with nine people (we had made a reservation.) We were hopeful of a specific wine for the occasion, unfortunately the one on the menu was not available, but they checked the cellars and found something not listed but exactly what we wanted, and that is a good summary of the visit We ordered appetizers only so we could taste a bunch of items, our server, Gillian, made many great suggestions. The service she provided was excellent, the food was unusual and very tasty. We had a great evening
Nice place to go with friends. Saturday nite, 30 people, efficient staff, LOTS of good food......Because of the size of our group, they served "family platter" style. Well organized and reasonably price for what was served 7 courses and impressive charcuterie boards. NOW........I'm not a "charcuterie " person, but I must say......they did a better job than most places do in Edmonton that try to be trendy".......Three club sodas and this filling meal $(40 tip)I'd probably go back.
Great relaxing decor inside, food is totally average and small portions, think they are trying to be Joey's or Earls but the menu cannot carry that off. I suppose they have to charge a lot for a tiny pizza to pay for the very nice extravagant decor inside. Staff are good and friendly.
I found the place overrated and over decorated. Staff seemed to not care about the experience of the patron. At one point saw staff member, in frustration ,wondering around with staff meal trying to find a place to eat. I'm i in a restaurant or staff area?
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I had a late night snack here with a couple of beers,Very good service. The staff knows their stuff and are friendly Then I had dinner the second night(pea risotto ).
I had 3 meals in this restaurant and each one was delicious ! I will definitely recommend. The restaurant is also located in a very trendy area.
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