Restaurants in Sherwood Park

Though it offers more than 100 types of wheaty, malty, and hoppy beers from around the globe, The Pourhouse Bier Bistro prides itself on more than just libations. Its chefs shun deep-fat fryers in favour of fresh, seasonal ingredients purchased from local growers and producers, elevating their traditional pub-grub recipes. In addition to flatbreads, sandwiches, and burgers served with sides such as honey-cumin slaw or sweet-potato mash, the eatery is known for its beer-boiled Coney Island dogs. Graham Hicks of the Edmonton Sun enjoyed the reuben dog's "homemade mustard-based sauce, beautiful onions," and "real bacon chunks slathered on top of a first-class jumbo hot dog," as well as the pub's community atmosphere.

Exposed-brick accents and a fireplace create a warm, welcoming vibe where family and friends gather, embodying what Hicks says "pubs are meant to be." Illuminated triangular and rectangular cutouts on the wall give the cozy space a retro '60s feel, and candle-like chandeliers add a touch of elegance. On warmer evenings, guests can sit on the south-facing patio to people-watch or high-five the pedestrians as they stroll down Whyte Avenue.

Hickory-rubbed rib-eye steaks, wood-fired artisanal pizzas, and elegantly presented seafood each find their pairings on Packrat Louie Restaurant’s wine list, which has earned plaudits from Wine Spectator. The signature lemon pizza—topped with fontina and mozzarella cheeses—is baked in a wood-burning clay oven before cooks squeeze fresh lemon over the top. Exposed brick walls and pillars hold up high ceilings, where chandeliers dangle over patrons, who enjoy fine-dining delicacies such as Atlantic salmon and rack of lamb.

Decorated with white linens and elegant statues, Haweli's two locations transplant India's varied, spicy dishes to an eatery emulating the opulence of a haweli —a place where ancient Indian royalty met to indulge in fine dining. In each kitchen, native Indian chefs fuse the rich spices and flavours of North Indian cuisine into authentic curries, rice-based biryanis, and clay-oven-baked tandoori entrees.

Natives of Huajuapan de León, the Rosales brothers transported recipes from their Oaxacan village to build a menu for Three Amigos that encompasses spicy, sweet, and savoury flavours. Seabreeze shrimp tacos arrive stuffed with tender seafood; nine specialty entrees boast proteins such as Corona-marinated steak. Patrons can cleanse palates with a variety of beverages, including Mexican sodas, cocktails mixed from one of 50 tequilas, or "old-school" milkshakes that shoulder a boom box upon their lids. Up to 60 patrons congregate in the dining room, where televisions buzz with soccer, hockey, basketball, and football games.

Full-bodied wines such as Rosemount Estate shiraz ($10/glass) highlight the flavours of entrees such as the 12-ounce rib-eye steak ($34), double pork chops with bacon-apple compote ($26), and kobe meatloaf with tomato-peach-chipotle jam ($25). See the full dinner menu.

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Several fixtures lend Lux Steakhouse + Bar an old-fashioned glamour: the leather-backed chairs, the dark, wood-panelled walls, and a menu anchored by thick cuts of Heritage Angus and Alberta AAA steaks. But Lux's decor updates the traditional steakhouse aesthetic with cool blue lighting, glass partitions, and a glowing waterfall that flows down a wall of marble tiles. Behind the long New York–style bar, bottles of aged whiskey share slides of their old barrels, and a global selection of wines by the glass or bottle pairs with both the cuisine and the dining room’s luxurious aura.

The Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge move many tourists to snap photos or purchase souvenir key chains. For chef Paul Shufelt, these landmarks—and the cities that house them—aren’t an excuse to stock up on airbrushed T-shirts. Instead, they serve as inspirations for Hundred Bar & Kitchen’s contemporary comfort fare. At this upscale eatery and nightlife hotspot, Paul weaves hints of big-city art and architecture into a menu filled with house-cured meats and fresh, seasonal produce. In addition to showcasing Paul's culinary creativity, the cuisine serves as an homage to cultural cross-pollination. Polish perogies flaunt the flavors of bacon cheeseburgers, and lobster tacos sport Asian wonton shells. Top-grade Alberta beef stars in Prime burgers and tenderloin dinners, which pair nicely with gourmet sides such as truffle fries and green-pea risotto. Many meals unfold in candlelit booths trimmed with red leather seats and napkins as crisp and white as a freshly ironed snowflake. A semiprivate loft accommodates groups with seating for 50 and audio-visual capabilities.