Welcome to The Glass Monkey
At The Glass Monkey, located in Edmonton's vibrant heart, culinary innovation meets warm hospitality. Celebrated for its delightful blend of European trattoria and laid-back Canadian pub ambiance, this hidden gem offers an enticing menu filled with unique flavors. Guests rave about the succulent lamb shank and the grilled Caesar salad, both showcasing fresh, quality ingredients. With a dedicated staff eager to enhance your dining experience and a carefully curated wine selection, every visit feels personal and welcoming. Whether you're enjoying a cozy dinner or sipping cocktails on the patio, The Glass Monkey promises a memorable culinary journey.
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5842 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 3G1, Canada Hotline: +1 780-760-2228
Welcome to The Glass Monkey, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Edmonton, located at 5842 111 St NW, AB T6H 3G1. This cozy yet vibrant establishment fuses the best elements of a local pub and a gastronomic experience, earning its reputation as a diverse gastropub where quality meets creativity.
The atmosphere at The Glass Monkey is nothing short of welcoming. From the moment you step through the doors, you are greeted with a warm smile and an inviting ambiance. The friendly staff helps create a delightful dining experience, ensuring you feel right at home. The layout, featuring both an intimate indoor setting and a charming patio, is perfect for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
Menu Highlights
- Snacks & Starters: Don’t miss the Crispy Spring Rolls ($12.95) or indulge in the savory Arancini ($12.95) that set the perfect tone for your meal.
- Lunch Mains: The Spicy Wonton Noodle Bowl ($22.95) is a standout, a delightful mix of flavors that brings warmth and comfort.
- Salads: A must-try is the Grilled Caesar Salad ($13.95) with its perfectly charred romaine, crispy bacon bits, and house-made dressing, offering a smoky flavor that is simply unforgettable.
Patrons have raved about the culinary creations, with one guest noting the lamb shank as "juicy with amazing flavors," and another mentioning the mushroom pizza that boasts fresh ingredients enhanced by a touch of truffle oil. The diverse menu ensures that every visit offers new culinary adventures to explore.
The drink selection is equally impressive, featuring a curated array of wines and spirits that complement the menu beautifully. According to reviews, the wine selection is particularly praised, making it an excellent choice for wine enthusiasts. Plus, with the occasional half-price wings special, indulgence does not have to break the bank.
Customer experiences at The Glass Monkey have been overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing not just the food but also the attentive service provided by the staff. From knowledgeable recommendations to accommodating special requests, the team aims to ensure every guest has an exceptional dining experience. Guests have described their visits as "excellent" and "amazing," cementing The Glass Monkey's reputation as a must-visit spot in Edmonton.
In conclusion, if you're searching for a delightful dining experience in Edmonton, look no further than The Glass Monkey. Its unique blend of casual warmth and culinary excellence, along with the inviting atmosphere, makes it a perfect destination for any occasion. Trust me, this is one monkey you won’t want to miss!
For reservations or inquiries, contact them at +1 780-760-2228.
Great wine selection and super friendly staff. Great food. I ordered their lamb shank and it was so really good, lamb was juicy and had amazing flavors. Highly recommend this place. Went there again on Wednesday and this time I had half price wings and ordered the Fish Entree. Totally enjoyed my food. Amazing experience. Staff is so friendly and polite makes you feel so welcomed at this place.
I spent the last year WANTING to come here. I'm kicking myself for putting it off in favor of company coming with, or plans falling through due to Covid. An absolutely delicious experience. Edit - one year later, Nov 2024. We were excited to go for breakfast there for the first time. We were underwhelmed to say the least. Service 3* - With one of those stars for offering to make me a junior stuffed souffle pancake to try. Took forever for the tea to arrive. Where was everyone? Food 3* - souffle pancake that arrived was not stuffed and had only a smear of Nutella on top. The rest of the food was edible, but meh. Atmosphere 2* - Looks like Glass Monkey, but was empty except for one other table of two. The grating rap(?)( I thought I liked rap) music choice was garish, jarring and completely out of character for breakfast. Like it was for the back of the house and not the front. Likely won't go back. Not for breakfast, anyways.
Such a wonderful place, spotless, amazing environment, delicious, great alcohol selection, very clean. Good size bar. If y’all get to meet Aurora, she is such a fantastic worker. Excellent service! She has such a positive attitude, very friendly, quick to help, always checks in. Great place! Stop on by y’all!
It's a cute restaurant in the neighborhood that the quality of food and nice services are guaranteed. It's got that unique local friendliness. All staff were super friendly and nice including those who answered our phone, who sat us and who served us. We were very happy about the menu our server Rick recommended and services he provided. I am pregnant and wanted to have some nice virgin cocktail other than mojito and he offered sangria that is substituted with pomegranate juice and oh boy it was delicious!! Also, all the food we ordered were delicious. You must try their mushroom pizza. The taste of the fresh ingredients with a touch of truffle oil was great. The pate and halibut fish cake were also great. They have a nicely set up patio that we want to try next time. We originally went there to sit in their patio but we decided to stay inside since the inside set up was also very romantic and came with more comfy chairs.
Came here with a group of 7, of all the places in Edmonton that I have visited, this restaruant comes in as number 1. The dining experience was a culinary treat, from the appetizers, main courses, to the desserts, we walked away saying wow. The service was top notch, the owner took the time to explain the dishes and he let us sample a few after dinner drinks, before purchasing. Highly recommend this restaurant. They have a nice selection beers and wines.
Great hidden place in Central Edmonton. We went here for breakfast/ brunch, and the menu has great options, reasonably prices. Our table of 4, we had 3 of the Eggs Benny options, and one person had the 3 cheese omlette. It's worth a try if you're looking for a not crowded breakfast place in Edmonton.
We are quite glad that this place has re opened now with the third wave of the pandemic over. We once again had an excellent dining experience at Glass Monkey. This place exemplifies both high quality ingredients of European trattoria-styling while still maintaining a laid back Canadian feel of a local pub eatery. Gastropub is more than apt a term to describe this joint! From the moment the usher welcomed us in there was a warm and bustling atmosphere in the restaurant. Rick carried us through the menu items and Specials with enthusiasm and efficiency, such as any person with intimate of the knowledge of the menu should have, recommending his favourites and highlighting popular items. He was very professional and entertaining. We also received warm welcomes and conversation from Janine. Both the patio and inside tables were excellent options.
I had the Grilled Caesar Salad with added chicken for 26 and it was absolutely delicious! It was a whole romaine heart which was grilled, giving it a smoky flavour and blackening the tips of the leaves. It was served with bacon bits which were also cooked to crisp perfection and parmesan cheese and of course the added chicken. Everything was so tasty that I barely used the house-made dressing which I'd requested on the side. I gave a few bites away to my dinner partner and each of us ate everything on our plates. The staff was courteous and attentive, answering our questions and addressing any concerns or dietary restrictions. We went early in the evening on a holiday, so there wasn't anyone watching hockey and we were able to enjoy conversation and atmosphere, although I could see that one section was set up for people to enjoy a sports bar scenario later. The signature entrées were about 34 each if memory serves me correctly. We will have to go again to try other selections.