Saskatchewan’s two largest cities continue to surprise and impress with a full menu of familiar and upcoming culinary establishments. Here is a sampling of places to check out on your next urban dining tour in Saskatoon and Regina.
Saskatoon
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Odd Couple
228 20th Street West
Visit websiteRiversdale is home to a murderer’s row of great restaurants, but Odd Couple stands out for the simplicity and deliciousness of its cuisine, which fuses Cantonese, Vietnamese and Japanese techniques with Canadian favourites.
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Ayden Kitchen & Bar
265 3rd Avenue South
Visit websiteChef Dale MacKay’s first restaurant – Ayden Kitchen & Bar – offers one of Saskatoon’s best fine casual dining experiences. The cocktail menu is still one of the best reasons to pay a visit.
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Sticks and Stones
226 2nd Avenue South
Visit websiteSticks and Stones offers ramen bowls, sushi rolls and Korean comfort food in the heart of Saskatoon’s downtown.
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Primal Pasta
423 20th Street West
Visit websitePrimal prides itself on creating time-honoured Italian food and handmade pasta using Saskatchewan heritage grains and meats. Owned by well-known Saskatoon restaurateurs Kyle Michaels and Christie Peters, Primal was also featured on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2022.
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Odla Restaurant and Market / Farm One Forty
801 Broadway Ave
Visit websiteArlie and Brett LaRoche of Farm One Forty teamed up with chef Scott Dicks to create Odla Restaurant & Market – a farm-direct restaurant and market – with a seasonal menu of delicious dishes. The restaurant emphasizes tradition, simplicity and sustainability – and the food is amazing.
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POP Wine Bar
334 20th Street West
Visit websiteLooking for a unique natural wine to go with oysters or a charcuterie board? POP Wine Bar is one of Saskatoon’s newest and most exciting places to go for a light snack and a glass of bubbles in the Riversdale neighbourhood.
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Bannock Express
1205 22 St W
Visit websiteWarning: Browsing the menu of Bannock Express will cause instant hunger pangs. Owner Rachel Smith moved to a new location in 2022 to accommodate her growing business, and it’s easy to see why when you try one of her breakfast sandwiches or chef specials. Her bannock-centric meals are satisfying and delicious.
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Skye Café & Bistro
2903 Powerhouse Drive
Visit websiteLocated at the Saskatchewan Science Centre, Skye Café & Bistro offers an international menu made with locally grown ingredients. New chef Jssel Hysuik, formerly of Sprout Catering, is carrying on the café’s tradition of lunches, brunches and Friday dinners.
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Crave Kitchen and Wine Bar
1925 Victoria Avenue
Visit websitePractically a Regina institution, Crave Kitchen and Wine Bar has brought fine dining and Saskatchewan ingredients to restaurantgoers since 2006.
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Dojo Ramen Restaurant
1970 Hamilton Street
Visit websiteDojo Ramen Restaurant brings some of the magic of Saskatoon’s Sticks and Stones restaurant to Regina, with ramen, rolls and Korean food on the menu. The Bento Box may be the tastiest lunch special in the downtown area.
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Caraway Grill
1625 Broad Street / 2072 Aurora Boulevard
Visit websiteExceptional Indian food at the edge of Regina’s downtown, Caraway Grill added a location in the East end of the city and one in Saskatoon.
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Homestead Bar a Vin
338C University Park Dr
Visit websiteThere are wine bars, and then there’s Homestead Bar à Vin. Owner Josh McLean started the restaurant with his partner Leslie as a way of sharing his love of natural wine and fine cuisine.
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Avenue Restaurant
100 - 2201 11th Avenue
Visit websiteAvenue Restaurant is a beautifully designed fine casual dining establishment in downtown Regina. Its carefully crafted cocktails and delicious food earned it a place on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list.
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Bar Willow
3000 Wascana Drive
Visit websiteBar Willow, located on the shore of Wascana Lake, boasts the best view in the city. From the restaurant’s expansive outdoor patio, enjoy the sunset over the Saskatchewan Legislative Building as you sample the extensive wine menu and snack on elevated casual fare.
This story has been adapted from an original article available at: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/blog/2023/05/03/urban-dining-tour.
