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Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Chic, trendy and very hip, Edmonton’s foodies will fall in love with Moriarty's. Cool music, an amazing European decor, you will be transported not only by our take on urban classic bistro cuisine by day and small plates by night but our extensive wine offerings selected by VinoMania's owner Gurvinder Bhatia of CBC fame and our in-house Sommelier. It's not necessary to spend a small fortune to dine in one of the most unique hot spots in the City. You will find what you are looking for and then some at Moriarty's. So go ahead - diversify your palate. We are locally owned and pride ourselves on using organic and local products wherever we can. We guarantee you won't be disappointed.
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82 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 82 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(45)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(53)
- notable wine list(38)
- romantic(27)
- good for groups(23)
- special occasion(23)
- neighborhood gem(21)
Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent variety of food and we liked the small plates to share. I've dined here several times and have always had a great meal."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our experience was fanstic. The service was truly great and our server went above and beyond to accomodate my needs. The charcuterie selection was lovely and the crab cakes were much larger than I anticipated.
I was concerned about the service based on the reviews but this was not at all the case. Our server was attentive and offered great suggestions."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All around fantastic find :)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambience was calming, decor nice and modern. The food was delicious ( especially the short rib poutine) and of course a great selection of wine makes for a wonderful evening out. Thanks for making our Wine Club night amazing."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We arrived and were escorted
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We arrived and were escorted to our booth - this booth was really to small for 4 people, we all touched knee's. Waited long enough for a waitress who seemed less than enthuised to see us. We ordered drinks, I had a wine sampler, being a wine bar, I thought this would be a logical choice. It seemed that the first glass in the trio had been opened to long, less than impressed with the soup bowl sized bowl of popcorn for $8. Menu items looked small for the price so we decided to eat elsewhere.
100 had a wonderful waitress (Katie) and we had large dinners for the same price if not a little less."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 5 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We loved the atmosphere, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved the atmosphere, the food was amazing!!! Only down side was the service, our server was not very attentive and the only way to get another drink was to ask, and even then only got one of the two drinks we ordered."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Moriarty's is always fantastic;
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Moriarty's is always fantastic; service this time--for the first time--was really slow, inefficient and she added three things we didn't order to our bill... But it is still the place to go for good food, great wine list and exceptional ambience."
Dined on 23/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic
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Review 7 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I would like to see a little
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I would like to see a little more options on the lunch menu. The food and service was good but due to the limited selection would be difficult to bring friends, staff or other to this wonderful gem for lunch. I was suprised by the lack lustre lunch menu - great appetizer options but not a lot to select from for a lunch."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really liked wine tasting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Really liked wine tasting options on menu. Liked server feedback when asking about menu."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 9 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The beer list is too limited
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The beer list is too limited but the cocktails are very good.
Had the short rib poutine, which was good."
Had the short rib poutine, which was good."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pre-show perfection
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Moriarty's is a great pre-Citadel venue. The small-plate special was just right before the play. The wine list was outstanding. The waitstaff were attentive and made sure we made it to our show on time."
Dined on 16/04/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 11 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good location for downtown,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good location for downtown, quiet lunch spot; meal was excellent
we liked the decor as well. I would definitely return."
we liked the decor as well. I would definitely return."
Dined on 12/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Although the food was delicious,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the food was delicious, the portion of my meal was very small, and I would have liked the option to order a regular size steak (6oz or 4oz would be a good portion size) rather than a few slices of steak on a lot of sauce. The idea of small portions is ok, but it seemed everything was an appetizer size. The decor of the restaurant is lively."
Dined on 12/04/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, special occasion
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Review 13 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was our first visit for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was our first visit for the group of 6 of us. It had been a long time since we had seen each other and wanted a quiet comfortable place to catch up. Darren looked after us when we were there we left it up to him to choose our wines and food. He did a fabulous job, he gave us a taste of many items on the menu and some great wine selections to go with them.
I would highly recommend Moriarity's for a larger group or a nice night out for a couple. We look forward to revisiting and sitting on the patio when that season finally returns."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent, but can
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent, but can only order bunch of appetizers."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 15 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was interesting and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was interesting and well-prepared. The service left a lot to be desired; not very friendly and we found it odd that the 4 dishes we ordered (for 2 of us) came all at once. By the time we got to splitting the 4th dish, it had cooled off."
Dined on 23/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was a pleasant surprise
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was a pleasant surprise - quite a bit better than we expected. We went because it was downtown dining week, they had an appealing menu and we wanted to try a place we hadn't yet been to. The server was perfunctory, certainly not friendly (until it came time to pay the bill, at which point she perked up considerably). The portions were huge and the food was both flavourful and well presented. We liked the decor and the atmosphere but the music was a bit too loud to really enjoy our meal."
Dined on 20/03/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 17 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went on a lunch date with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went on a lunch date with my wife. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was delicious, although my sandwich was like 1000 degrees when I got it. It still tasted very good, just burnt my fingers when I went to pick it up the first time. I think this is probably a one-of situation. I would definitely recommend."
Dined on 19/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Moriarty's is the perfect
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Moriarty's is the perfect spot for wine and delicious nibbles. If you're looking for a large menu with large portions, then this isn't the place for you."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
No Repeat Business From Us!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were left waiting for almost 5 minutes even though no one was seated at any of the tables on the main floor.
The chairs were plastic! You've got to be kidding me! The decor is 'chic and trendy' but where do plastic chairs fit into that?
The waiter spoke under his breath and took a long time bringing us water which was served at room temperature and without ice. My wine was brought with the water even though I asked to have it with my meal so it sat and became room temperature also.
The Lamb Bolognese came barely warm and only one of our five selections had flavor except the salad. Outside the window we were seated beside was the hang out spot for the smokers on the street. Not very pleasant for dinner view!"
The chairs were plastic! You've got to be kidding me! The decor is 'chic and trendy' but where do plastic chairs fit into that?
The waiter spoke under his breath and took a long time bringing us water which was served at room temperature and without ice. My wine was brought with the water even though I asked to have it with my meal so it sat and became room temperature also.
The Lamb Bolognese came barely warm and only one of our five selections had flavor except the salad. Outside the window we were seated beside was the hang out spot for the smokers on the street. Not very pleasant for dinner view!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2007
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Review 20 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dry fish is a preference?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The atmosphere was great and our server was superb. They was great live jazz. The food wasn't that great. We initially ordered a halibut entree and it was dry. The manager offered a half-baked apology by saying that it was a preference. The chicken salad that was brought in lieu was delicious though."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2008
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Review 21 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Done-ness of fish is a preference
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The wine is great, the food left a lot to be desired. The special of the night was halibut (but they started out with only 7 pieces of it) our table had ordered 3 and but got the last 2 in the restaurant and one of us had to reorder. It was paired with "risotto" that was plain old rice, maybe even minute rice. The dinner was disappointing, they took it back, the manager insulted us and said how fish is done is a matter of preference. Umm really, how my steak is done is a matter of preference, fish should never be dry, chunky, and crispy on the outside. We finished the evening off with lovely ginger cake which was served warmed with caramel sauce and ice cream. It was delicious!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 22 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Forced 18% tip for party of 2
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Reservations were made via open table for Valentines and later confirmed by Moriarty's via telephone as they needed the visa number to charge $75 in case we did not arrive. When we did arrive at our scheduled time we were advised it was a set menu. We were going to the Citadel and not planning to have a full dinner. Although the restaurent was not full - early diners were being rushed through. The appetizer was a bit cool and dried around the edges. The entree was well done and mostly hot. The dessert had a bit of freezer burn after taste. There was a 18% gratuity added onto on bill even though we were a party of two. Service wasn't at that level - we didn't even have our cutlery changed -the cheese sauce ended up on our table and stayed."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2012
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Review 23 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An enjoyable pre-theatre nosh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"When we made our reservation for two at 5:00 on Friday, we were unaware of the happy hour specials offered so this was a sweet surprise to our visit. The cocktails and red house wine were delicious and paired excellently with our appetizer dishes of olives and edamame. We opted for the small dishes of mussels and lamb ragout - keeping the menu at hand if that did not provide enough food for our supper. The portions were satisfactory for us and we topped off the evening by sharing a piece of warm gingerbread cake. My husband, who does not usually care for dessert, announced it was the best dessert he'd had in quite some time."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 24 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I brought my boyfriend here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday, the food was amazing, the wine was amazing, the live music was a very nice touch. Our service was outstanding. Thank you!
-Rachelle Larsen"
Dined on 22/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great time! We were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a great time! We were early for our reservation and the waitress for our table wasn't ready yet for us so we sat at the bar until our table was ready, the bartender was great and helpful choosing a wine. When we were seated at our table we had a good waitress, and when our waitress was busy all the other staff were very attentive. Great place for a date night with good wine and food."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for a light bite before
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great for a light bite before the theatre or a night out with friends. Lively. Food excellent. Service very good."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 27 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Very Good)
4
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5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very impressed, good service and excellent food; will visit again."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 28 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Well worth a visit. No other
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Well worth a visit. No other bar in Edmonton is like Moriaty's. A wine and cheese bar with fantastic food. My wife and I went and had unbelievable service and the food was top notch."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 29 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great! We really
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great! We really enjoyed the.smaller plates. It was a great way to try several things on the menu. The cheese plate was phenomenal and the chimney sticks were very good as well.
Our server was very helpful with the menu and suggested a very good Chilean wine.
We will definetly be returning for another sample of their menu!"
Dined on 09/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 30 for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I always enjoy going to Moriartys.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I always enjoy going to Moriartys. The same two servers are always there when I go so it's nice to see familiar faces and they must love working there so it's nice to see consistency. However on a weekend evening with a full house there should be more staff. I only saw the two servers and the bartender which made service pretty slow. But the food (crab cakes and edamame) was fantastic!"
Dined on 09/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Moriarty's Bistro & Wine Bar
Based on the average of (52) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic