Restaurant Recomendation Needed - West Edmonton Mall Area

[giantstomoch]

I'll be traveling to Edmotnon later this week for business, staying in a hotel a few blocks from West Edmonton Mall. I won't have a car, but I'm OK with taking a taxi within a 5-or-so mile radius for a good meal. I'll be dining solo and my budget is about $40-$50. I like all types of cuisines from home cooking to sushi etc but am hoping to find a meal that's a little more specific to the Edmonton area (no chains for sure and somewhere like a nice steakhouse where I can dine at the bar might be great given I'm solo that night). Any help with suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thx

[giantstomoch]

Thanks to everyone for their feedback and suggestions!

[sclaffey]

Hi, there are several great dining options available at West Edmonton Mall. Here is a link http://www.wem.ca/shop/theme-streets/... - a few recommendations would be Famouso located beside Sears at the mall on 90th Avenue, The Red Piano or L2 Grill. Oranj Sushi or Delux Burger Bar on Bourbon St. are also good options. You indicated no chains but if you are dining alone the lounge in Cactus Club (right beside Famouso at the mall) is fantastic, lots of tv screens and the beef carpaccio appetizer is amazing and the Rocket Salad is really good. You can get an amazing meal at any if these dining options for your pricepoint including a glass if wine, other beverage and desert! Enjoy your visit to Edmonton!

[golfer1]

Vivo was mentioned in the above threads...just a note, they have counter seating looking into the kitchen, not a bad choice for a single.

Chop, while a small chain, is a pretty decent steakhouse close by.

[anonymoose]

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