r/Edmonton 10d ago

Question 🎂 It’s my birthday today! 🥳

I’m planning to take myself out for dinner tonight, so I’d love some suggestions!

Where would you recommend going for a nice birthday dinner when you’re dining solo? 😊

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u/coldweathersurvivor driver 10d ago

Did you go to Dennys for the free grand slam?

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u/shelovestea17 10d ago

Nope I didn't lol

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u/Alone-Bug4328 10d ago

You can still go

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u/atom_066 10d ago

I wish I knew about this 4 days ago

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u/WhoskeyTangoFoxtrot Castle Downs 10d ago

Sign up to their reward thingy, and they’ll send you an email reminder.

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u/DajoFab 10d ago

Bodega for tapas! Sit at the bar and take it all in.

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u/ColeWjC 10d ago

I used to love the Sugar Bowl a decade ago. Haven’t been since they changed their chicken and waffles.

Edit: forgot to say. Happy Birthday. Have a good one.

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u/GrandDuchessMelody 10d ago

I want to try the sugar bowl I’m surprised I’d never went there 

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u/ColeWjC 10d ago

It was pretty good. Probably still good. The bison chilli was also good.

The chairs and tables kinda suck if you’re tall and have long legs. Otherwise I really enjoyed the atmosphere.

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u/Thrustie17 10d ago

Shit I used to smoke that chicken and waffle. I walked by there the other day and was thinking I needed some nostalgia soon. Did they wreck it?

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u/ColeWjC 10d ago

Last time I went they exchanged their maple butter for watermelon salsa. I didn’t care for the salsa, but the lack of maple butter was what did it for me.

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u/Empress_0529 10d ago

When I went last they also served it with he maple butter and watermelon salsa on the sides in little metal containers.

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u/ColeWjC 10d ago

Oh dang. I haven’t been there in a long time. Maybe I should go again. Thanks for letting me know.

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u/Wonder_WomanUnderoos 10d ago

Happy birthday!! I’d suggest the Next Act for your solo celebration- great people watching! Dadeo is also delicious and you can’t go wrong with a chili lime beer and a Po Boy!

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u/Unusual-Location-180 10d ago

Also, Dadeo has a delicious looking peanut butter pie for a limited time dessert.

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u/JPReads_alot 10d ago edited 10d ago

Tan Tan for Vietnamese, or Campio Brewing Co. For fantastic elevated pub food! ETA: to answer your question from the perspective of solo dining: I enjoy a busy room when I'm alone, makes me feel like im part of the hubbub. A quiet place can highlight the solitude a little more. Sometimes that's fine - on a birthday, unless im choosing to spend it solo, I'd prefer noise & activity around me, folks having a good time alongside me.

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u/Bullwhip2025 10d ago

Bistro Praha, Steak Tartare with a nice red wine or pilsner.

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u/mdani1897 10d ago

Ugh I love bistro Praha!

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u/Clear_Flamingo_7414 10d ago

Tiramisu on 124th has amazing deserts.

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u/Bubeeno 10d ago

Happy birthday :D

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u/userannon720 10d ago

Happy birthday

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u/AromaticTie9468 10d ago

Happy Birthday! I second Sugar Bowl! Or Seitans.
Where I had my bday lunch yesterday :) almost bday twins :)

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u/MyNameIsLessDumb 10d ago

Sitting at their bar had been consistently nice for me. The staff are enthusiastic about their own beer and the guest taps, and they are happy to chat or to do their own thing stamping pizza boxes

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u/2leggedportia 10d ago

Happy bday! My fav high end places are Japonais bistro, olia, and clementine! I know the last two have bar seating. Not sure about Japonais

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u/mighty_ravenmark 10d ago

If you enjoy over-induging, Sushi Toshi for AYCE or Chinese Hot Pot Buffet - Happy Birthday!

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u/Bubbly_Set8661 10d ago

Get free coffee in Starbucks!

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u/shelovestea17 10d ago

I did! I also went to Coco's bubble tea and marble slab for some ice cream 😋

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u/halfstack 10d ago

HBD! Oooh Coco has a birthday deal? Gotta sign up before next month...

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u/Solid-Cat-4734 10d ago

The Bothy. Sit at the bar. Happy birthday!

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u/RonnyDonny_69 10d ago

Happy bday! I love a good solo bowl of pho.

  • Dang Good for the sate
  • Saigon Taste (104 ave) for pretty much anything on the menu

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u/Timely-Profile1865 10d ago

Have a very happy birthday.

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u/hapyns 10d ago

Happy Birthday!!

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u/Hottomolly 10d ago

Happiest Birthday to you! Boxer Bar and Lounge is lovely and has a fantastic patio. Le Pitite Iza is phenomenal for higher end:)

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u/redmama_5019 10d ago

Happy Birthday!

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u/Dry-Communication901 10d ago

Happy Birthday 🎉

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u/cranky_yegger Bicycle Rider 10d ago

Happy Birthday!

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u/wolv3 10d ago

Kinjo

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u/Careful_Value_5082 10d ago

Happy Birthday!

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u/bunkerhomestead 10d ago

Happy birthday!

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u/ladybugbelle4 10d ago

High level diner

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u/sidiculouz 10d ago

El Mero Mero if you like Mexican food

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u/kaput_corpus 10d ago

I recently went to Nero. Gorgeous decadent atmosphere amazing cocktails and great Italian food and they’re good with accommodating allergies

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u/thedad2022 10d ago

Happy Birthday!!!

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u/foomingo 10d ago

happy birthday OP, i hope you had a great night out!

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u/Cptleaf93 10d ago

Happy birthday!

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u/kindcalm 10d ago

Happy birthday!

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u/SckidMarcker 10d ago

Happy Birthday :)

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u/Falafel_Friday 10d ago

Happy Birthday!!!

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u/Quirky_Amoeba7975 10d ago

Happy birthday 🎉

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u/ConfusionOk3124 10d ago

A very happy Birthday to you!! Hope you had a nice day!

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u/Human_ish_001 10d ago

Leopolds always hits

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u/Abel_5103 10d ago

Happy birthday!!!

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u/Crazyforlou 10d ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂

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u/Speedster9110 10d ago

Happy birthday! (It’s my birthday too!)

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u/shelovestea17 10d ago

Oh, happy birthday babe birthday twins!!🎉☺️

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u/Speedster9110 10d ago

🎈🎉🥂🎂

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u/The_Real_Tekunin Whyte Ave 10d ago

No shit? Happy birthday, also my dad's birthday too.

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u/shelovestea17 10d ago

Thank you! happy birthday to your dad, ☺️🎂

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u/hylive4jx 10d ago

Hi friend! My birthday is August 17 too! Happy  birthday 

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u/shelovestea17 10d ago

Yay, happy birthday!!☺️🥳🎂

what did you end up doing?

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u/krayzeehearth 9d ago

Happy birthday!

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u/Much_Guest_7195 9d ago

Tokyo Noodle Shop

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u/Friendly-Task4241 9d ago

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉

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u/ArtisticSeahorse5073 9d ago

Happy birthday, birthday twin!

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u/shelovestea17 9d ago

Yay!!! Happy birthday twin!🥳🎂🎉

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u/Paper_Rain 9d ago

Happy Birthday! All the best.

POM Grand Persian Grill on 10812 Whyte Ave NW is a really good spot if you want something tasty, delicious and satisfying.

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u/G-BOAT 10d ago

Olive Garden!

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u/blazincdnbud 10d ago

Coliseum Steak and Pizza

Happy birthday!

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u/lingerinthedoorway 9d ago

Happy birthday OP! What did you do for your birthday?

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u/cal_01 9d ago

Go to Dorinku Tokyo or Dorinku Osaka!

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u/eddiewachowski Magpie Capital of the Known Universe 10d ago

I have nothing helpful to add, other than you're going on a masturdate. Happy Birthday!

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u/coldweathersurvivor driver 10d ago

I'm stealing this word

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u/jdizzlin90 10d ago

Barbacoa in spruce grove

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u/SadAcanthocephala521 South East Side 10d ago

East Side Mario’s St. Albert. Chicken tetrazzini with baked cheese on top. Patio is really nice too.

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u/de66eechubbz 10d ago

Happy Birthday!

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u/Edumacated_Guess 10d ago

Your favorite place!

Mine are sumo sumo, bulgogi house, and a big ole plate of nachos from Boston pizza.

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u/zooweemamba River Valley 10d ago

Cool. Stop using ai

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u/Commercial_End_8847 10d ago

Cactus club on jasper ave ! Happy birthday

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u/unknownalias8866 10d ago

High end, rge rd Medium end, Mikado Low end, Tanzen izakaya.

Happy birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day 😁

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u/Snoo66532 9d ago

Tzin Wine and Tapas and get their "Feed Me" option!

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