Belgard Kitchen

“like the kids demolished their mac and cheese while my wife and i actually had a grown-up conversation - rare find in strathcona that doesn't feel like we're imposing wiht a stroller and three restless kids you know”

“legit no high chairs available when we showed up at noon on saturday, had to balance my youngest on my lap for the entire meal which wasn't ideal”

“tbh their roasted vegetable grain bowl was a revelation perfectly caramelized Brussels sprouts roasted beets and quinoa with this incredible tahini dressing that tied everything together finally found a place that actually puts real thot into plant-based options instead of treating them like an afterthought smh”

“i mean the vegan DESSERT options were pretty limited just sorbet when they clearly have the kitchen skills to create something more exciting for plant-based diners”

“so like killer fish tacos seriously crispy beer batter fresh cabbage slaw adn this tangy lime crema that hit all the right notes reminded me of the best food truck finds but like wiht actual good seating meh”

“yo service was pretty slow tho took forever to flag down our server for another round of drinks like we were jsut sitting there waiting idk”

“thier harissa-spiced chicken thighs delivered exactly the smoky heat i crave - perfectly charred exterior with spice that lingered without overwhelming the garlic herb marinade underneath no joke”

“liiike the roasted vegetables on the side were completely underseasoned, like they forgot the salt entirely adn def needed some chili flakes”

“the duck confit had that perfect textural contrast - crispy skin that shattered between my teeth giving way to meat so tender it practically dissolved, paired with silky smooth potato puree”

“teh brussels sprouts arrived lukewarm and had that unpleasant squeaky texture which suggests they sat under heat lamps way too long”

“the bar area was perfect for solo dining attentive bartender who knew the menu inside adn out and made excellent cocktail recommendations ordered the duck confit and it was expertly prepared with crispy skin and tender meat that fell right off the bone”

“ok so teh muusic was kinda too loud for comfortable conversation even at the quieter bar section where i was sitting honestly it was a bit much soo good”

“gotta say teh chocolate lava cake was executed perfectly warm gooey center that flowed like silk when you cut into it paired with vanilla bean ice cream that was clearly made in-house their wine list impressed me too several excellent dessert wines that complemented the rich chocolate really well”

“the dinner bread service was underwhelming just basic rolls with regular butter when a place like this should be offering something more artisanal or at least compound butter with herbs or something”