I really enjoyed Butternut Tree but I have to put 4 stars, here is why:1. I ordered a Beef Wellington with a poached egg for brunch. Wellington came out cut in half and it was raw, as you can see on a picture and one of the videos. I ordered it medium rare. I understand if they served it not cut that would be different story, but if you cut it and see that it is undercooked, you should not serve it. There were just 3 tables occupied at that time, so it was not cooked in a rush. It is hard to tell why it was served like that.2. After bringing it to servers attention, they apologized and warmed it up (i suppose). You can see it in video where i cut an egg.3. In terms of taste it was delicious and poached egg was cooked to a perfection (not many places can cook pached egg soft from first attempt).4. Service was great deapite an error in Wellington itself.Menu looks really good and i would definitely come back to try the rest on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington
Oneil Carlier
First the good. The service was great as was the atmosphere. So were the cocktails. First course of ahi tuna was amazing. Great combination of flavours and well presented. As was the soup course. Then it went downhill. The bread basket cost an extra $10. The cornbread was dried out and the sourdough was heavy with a poor crumb. The pasta dish was tortellini that I suspect started out well enough. It appeared to have been left to dry out and was tough and cold. It was in a pesto that had the constituency of water. The rib eye was fine though one was blue rare & not medium rare. The starch was a potato strata that was so bitter it was inedible. I regret not informing the cooking staff but at this point did not have any confidence in their abilities. This would of been a poor meal at $20 but for $100 was unacceptable. I support fine dining and respect chefs but will never return to the Butternut Tree.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Nayeem Mano
Everything about this place speaks quality. Service is excellent. Food is even better. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arctic Char
A S
Our recent brunch experience was a stark departure from the outstanding dinners we've enjoyed in the past. Opting for this upscale venue for a special occasion, we were hopeful for a delightful meal and the stellar service we had grown accustomed to. Unfortunately, reality fell far short of our expectations.The food, once a highlight, was lackluster this time around. Dry cornbread and a disappointingly thin salmon toast left much to be desired, showcasing a significant drop in the overall quality we had come to expect.To add to this, we encountered a parking dilemma. Seeking guidance from a staff member who identified herself as the manager, we were assured that we need not worry about a parking meter issue. However, this advice led to a hefty parking ticket - $100. Despite acknowledging the error, the manager was quick to defer responsibility for this.This overall experience, marked by subpar food, indifferent service, and a frustrating encounter with the management regarding the parking issue, has left us disheartened. It's regrettable to witness a decline in the standards of a restaurant we once held in high regard. Unfortunately, we won't be considering a return in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Rui Huang
The worst fine dining I ever take. The restaurant declares their steak is ribeye, however it looks and tastes like striploin. I feel being cheated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Dong Kim
Always been a fan of what chef Downey was doing here. Love the use of Canadian ingredients, making them shine and sourcing from various regions. The space lends itself well to special events like weddings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tia Melenka
If you're looking for the next place you want to host an event/wedding I would 110% recommend The Butternut Tree.You will walk away with amazing memories, surrounded by incredible staff that treat you as family with the professionalism you're wanting. The food and beverages are Top Notch, planning was simple, enjoyable and well supported if I had any questions.This is the place you will truly want to relive the experience over and over again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cain Kuri
I wasn't surprised by the meal. It was good for the taste. I got diarrhea after eating. The service was impeccable and very nice and friendly. Sad that this was my experience.The cocktails were good though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Craig S
This has become our top “special occasion” restaurant. You get an excellent view of the legislature building in a comfortable modern restaurant. The food is expertly chosen and prepared and the quality of the ingredients is notable.The staff are always incredibly kind and informative. They have the ability to know exactly when to come by the table without intruding/interrupting your conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kwokman Ng
Good food, good service and nice settings. They have free underground parking too, very convenient, especially in winter time.
Our go to restaurant for special events, anniversary, birthdays, etc… fine dining that’s unpretentious, focuses on local ingredients, menu that’s updated seasonally to keep things fresh, with creative items that we haven’t seen anywhere else.Hats off to Chef Scott for his creativity, innovation, attention to detail and quality. We’ve never been disappointed. Highly recommend the chefs tasting menu for an unforgettable experience. Service is always impeccable. Great suggestions, prompt, and we feel well taken care of. Finally, the ambience, the view, very romantic.They’re underrated for brunch as well, also amazing and can’t go wrong.Parking: Heated underground parking, street meter parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Elevators and wide aisles, no steps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Benedict, Brome Lake Duck with Fingerling Potato Creamed Corn Corn Panisse Fennel, Alberta Beef Short Rib with Braised Sunchoke Roasted Turnip Duck Fat Radish, Panna Cotta, Easter High Tea, Lemon Verbena Scallops Hand Picked, Bison
Jeremy Hickey
Finally amazing service in YEG! Chef killed it as well but the service A+
Amy Fowlow
We had our company Christmas party here and it was amazing!The food was tasty, server was very knowledgeable, and the overall experience was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deidre Harrison
I have a small real estate team in Edmonton and we decided to host our holiday party at the Butternut Tree this year. The private room was perfect. The view was amazing. The food perfect! And the service was spectacular. We laughed and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for the amazing experience.Parking: Easy to find parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J.P. Cyrus
The steak was too tough to eat.The crème brûlée was excellent.Appetizers were excellent.
I really enjoyed Butternut Tree but I have to put 4 stars, here is why:1. I ordered a Beef Wellington with a poached egg for brunch. Wellington came out cut in half and it was raw, as you can see on a picture and one of the videos. I ordered it medium rare. I understand if they served it not cut that would be different story, but if you cut it and see that it is undercooked, you should not serve it. There were just 3 tables occupied at that time, so it was not cooked in a rush. It is hard to tell why it was served like that.2. After bringing it to servers attention, they apologized and warmed it up (i suppose). You can see it in video where i cut an egg.3. In terms of taste it was delicious and poached egg was cooked to a perfection (not many places can cook pached egg soft from first attempt).4. Service was great deapite an error in Wellington itself.Menu looks really good and i would definitely come back to try the rest on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Wellington
First the good. The service was great as was the atmosphere. So were the cocktails. First course of ahi tuna was amazing. Great combination of flavours and well presented. As was the soup course. Then it went downhill. The bread basket cost an extra $10. The cornbread was dried out and the sourdough was heavy with a poor crumb. The pasta dish was tortellini that I suspect started out well enough. It appeared to have been left to dry out and was tough and cold. It was in a pesto that had the constituency of water. The rib eye was fine though one was blue rare & not medium rare. The starch was a potato strata that was so bitter it was inedible. I regret not informing the cooking staff but at this point did not have any confidence in their abilities. This would of been a poor meal at $20 but for $100 was unacceptable. I support fine dining and respect chefs but will never return to the Butternut Tree.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Everything about this place speaks quality. Service is excellent. Food is even better. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arctic Char
Our recent brunch experience was a stark departure from the outstanding dinners we've enjoyed in the past. Opting for this upscale venue for a special occasion, we were hopeful for a delightful meal and the stellar service we had grown accustomed to. Unfortunately, reality fell far short of our expectations.The food, once a highlight, was lackluster this time around. Dry cornbread and a disappointingly thin salmon toast left much to be desired, showcasing a significant drop in the overall quality we had come to expect.To add to this, we encountered a parking dilemma. Seeking guidance from a staff member who identified herself as the manager, we were assured that we need not worry about a parking meter issue. However, this advice led to a hefty parking ticket - $100. Despite acknowledging the error, the manager was quick to defer responsibility for this.This overall experience, marked by subpar food, indifferent service, and a frustrating encounter with the management regarding the parking issue, has left us disheartened. It's regrettable to witness a decline in the standards of a restaurant we once held in high regard. Unfortunately, we won't be considering a return in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
The worst fine dining I ever take. The restaurant declares their steak is ribeye, however it looks and tastes like striploin. I feel being cheated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Always been a fan of what chef Downey was doing here. Love the use of Canadian ingredients, making them shine and sourcing from various regions. The space lends itself well to special events like weddings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're looking for the next place you want to host an event/wedding I would 110% recommend The Butternut Tree.You will walk away with amazing memories, surrounded by incredible staff that treat you as family with the professionalism you're wanting. The food and beverages are Top Notch, planning was simple, enjoyable and well supported if I had any questions.This is the place you will truly want to relive the experience over and over again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wasn't surprised by the meal. It was good for the taste. I got diarrhea after eating. The service was impeccable and very nice and friendly. Sad that this was my experience.The cocktails were good though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
This has become our top “special occasion” restaurant. You get an excellent view of the legislature building in a comfortable modern restaurant. The food is expertly chosen and prepared and the quality of the ingredients is notable.The staff are always incredibly kind and informative. They have the ability to know exactly when to come by the table without intruding/interrupting your conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, good service and nice settings. They have free underground parking too, very convenient, especially in winter time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Our go to restaurant for special events, anniversary, birthdays, etc… fine dining that’s unpretentious, focuses on local ingredients, menu that’s updated seasonally to keep things fresh, with creative items that we haven’t seen anywhere else.Hats off to Chef Scott for his creativity, innovation, attention to detail and quality. We’ve never been disappointed. Highly recommend the chefs tasting menu for an unforgettable experience. Service is always impeccable. Great suggestions, prompt, and we feel well taken care of. Finally, the ambience, the view, very romantic.They’re underrated for brunch as well, also amazing and can’t go wrong.Parking: Heated underground parking, street meter parking.Wheelchair accessibility: Elevators and wide aisles, no steps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Benedict, Brome Lake Duck with Fingerling Potato Creamed Corn Corn Panisse Fennel, Alberta Beef Short Rib with Braised Sunchoke Roasted Turnip Duck Fat Radish, Panna Cotta, Easter High Tea, Lemon Verbena Scallops Hand Picked, Bison
Finally amazing service in YEG! Chef killed it as well but the service A+
We had our company Christmas party here and it was amazing!The food was tasty, server was very knowledgeable, and the overall experience was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have a small real estate team in Edmonton and we decided to host our holiday party at the Butternut Tree this year. The private room was perfect. The view was amazing. The food perfect! And the service was spectacular. We laughed and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for the amazing experience.Parking: Easy to find parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The steak was too tough to eat.The crème brûlée was excellent.Appetizers were excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5