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2nd Ave Grill
The 2nd Ave Grill is a casual dining steakhouse that is located at the very core of Saskatoon’s downtown in the Scotia Centre, and has become the eatery of choice for afternoon power lunches, late evening and pre-theatre dining. The atrium is the perfect venue for weddings as well as private and group functions. The contemporary styling of the restaurant and a metropolitan menu, ranging from steaks, fresh salmon, salads and sandwiches, a vast wine list, and a modern décor, as well as great company, have made the 2nd Ave Grill a favourite destination for Saskatoon's maturing downtown crowd. Park your car in our underground parking lot, and come upstairs for the very best food and drink that Saskatoon's downtown has to offer!
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30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(13)
- romantic(11)
- good for groups(10)
- great for lunch(5)
- hot spot(5)
- notable wine list(5)
2nd Ave Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, amazing ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I recently took out a client to this restaurant. The food was really good, the dining room had a great vibe. It was a little noisy to talk. I think it's a nice place to take a spouse or a date but not the best place to conduct a business dinner."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was amazing and the service was outstanding!! Our waitress was very happy and such a pleasure to be around. Overall, we plan on coming back for seconds!!"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food portions disappointing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food portions disappointing , very small"
Dined on 25/04/2013
2013
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Review 4 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall it was a pleasant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Overall it was a pleasant evening out for our anniversary."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service! Great food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service! Great food! Loved getting a booth as per requested on our reservation."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Semi-satisfied
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Hi,
Overall I was semi-satisfied with our experience.
Just a few reminders: take the complete tables order, not divide into two as half the group had to wait for the other half, asking for drinks or water took an extra too long to receive them, organizing of the tables (we had a large group and were seated at 2 tables, not one, very disappointing), lastly we got engaged at your resturant and we were not offered a congratulations or even a complimentary drink or dessert."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had a great evening out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a great evening out at the 2nd Avenue Grill! The service was very prompt and friendly! The food was delicious, especially the asiago mashed potatoes, in my opinion! The steak was also a hit at our table. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to people for a romantic date or supper with friends/family."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Rushed Meal
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Unfortunately, this visit to 2nd Avenue Grill was not as good as we expected. We were disappointed that one of their appetizers was no longer available for that evening, the Ahi Tuna, and when we inquired about the "Giant Sea Scallops" the waitress showed us that they were small and regular, not giant sea scallops. Then we received our salads. After about 2 minutes with our salads and some conversation, the waitress brought out our entrees. She said the kitchen was fast. This is where we were very disappointed. We were out for a nice, special occasion meal and wanted to take our time, now however, we had to either eat our salads as fast as we could or have cold entrees. Needless to say, neither option was what we were paying for."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 9 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything from the Server
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything from the Server to the Menu and food was excellent!!"
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice for Groups.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service was very good. We had a small retirement get together and the guest of honour was thrilled! Thanks."
Dined on 20/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed our evening , food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed our evening , food portions were great, waitress was excellent. Will come again ."
Dined on 23/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant is fantastic,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant is fantastic, the servers are very great and knowledgeable and I think they have one of the best levels of service in the city. Very happy with this place!"
Dined on 15/02/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Poor
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall the experience was okay. I was very disappointed that I did not get the meal that I had ordered. The server had ordered the wrong dish and then when I asked to have the correct meal made, he said that it would take at least a half an hour and I should just eat what was brought to me. He said that he would get the meal taken off of the bill but then never did, and didn't even offer us dessert on the house. Not very classy for such a "classy" establishment. lol!! Funny thing is that this exact same thing happened the last time that we ate at this restaurant and I had to convince my fiance that we should give it another try. Needless to say, we will NEVER go back again and would never recommend this place to a friend."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2008
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Review 14 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great. Nice portions
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great. Nice portions and amazing quality. Had a great dinner!! The halibut special was perfect."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a lovely lunch at The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a lovely lunch at The 2nd Avenue Grill. Food was excellent. Service was great and the ambiance was spot on."
Dined on 07/02/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A decent place for a standard
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A decent place for a standard meal. The venue could use a update and refresh. It felt like there was nothing particularly special, unique, or enticing on the menu. The ambiance is nice, but it is becoming dated and is poorly lit in some areas. I have had good food here in the past but the the quality of the meal I had most recently could have been better. Service was very attentive and pleasant and made the evening enjoyable. I'll be back again to give it another try."
Dined on 08/02/2013
2010
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Review 17 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and great service every time."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for 2nd Ave Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We all enjoyed our meal and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We all enjoyed our meal and service. Would for sure come back."
Dined on 22/01/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for 2nd Ave Grill
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
0 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate