Garden Cafe Lounge - Saskatoon

I stayed here in December 2016 and had dinner at the lounge, which was excellent. We enjoyed it so much that we went back five times during our visit! I highly recommend the lobster ravioli, osso buco, East Coast seafood bake, shrimp appetizers, lobster martini, bruschetta, and the charcuterie board.

We visited for the Sunday brunch and found a great variety of options. Most of the dishes were tasty and fresh, though a few could have been prepared better or fresher. The desserts were outstanding. The ham and roast beef carvings were enjoyable, but we didn't try the omelette station this time. Our main disappointment was with the pricing. The website stated a cost of $20.99 per person, which we thought was already a bit steep. So, we were taken aback when our bill revealed a charge of $28.99 per person. That amount felt excessive, and honestly, even the lower amount seemed a bit questionable given our overall experience. I'm not sure if I would consider returning to Saskatoon in the future.

I ordered the spicy shrimp as an appetizer, and it was delicious. For my main course, I had the clubhouse sandwich, which was a bit messy but tasty. The fries that came with it were also really good. The service was quick and polite. Overall, it’s quite a nice option for a hotel restaurant.

It had been years since I’ve been here. Oh how it’s changed. Service was spot on. We came for Sunday brunch. There is definitely something for everyone. Roast beef, ham, turkey and lasagna. Crepe and omelette station. Waffles someone shucking fresh oysters. Soup, salads, eggs Benny and plenty of fresh veggies as salads. Carts with dim sum. Absolutely fantastic. We will definitely be going back.

I hope that the daily midday buffet will eventually return to its former quality. My last visit was on March 21, 2022, and I was quite disappointed. The price does not match what is being offered. I will hold onto my 5-star review from the past in hopes that the lunch buffet will regain its earlier greatness.