Nineteen XIX - St. Albert - St.Albert

We have been to the Mullen Way location many times and finally were able to try the St. Albert location for lunch today. As expected, it was nothing short of amazing. The decor is high end without being stuffy, the service is first class and the food did not disappoint. My wife and I each had the San Mateo salad with chicken breast and it was superb. I rarely have a salad for a meal, but the San Mateo is so delicious I couldn't pass it up. Our guest had the chicken clubhouse which she said was excellent. We finished with cappuccino's which were as good as we have ever had anywhere. I cannot say enough good things about both locations and it is wonderful to have such a great restaurant for us to enjoy when we are in St. Albert.

We were there recently with a party of 6. One was a vegan and they were very accommodating. The server asked what type of foods she liked and the chef made a dish for her. It was a nice touch. But overall the service was slow. I’ve been multiple times to both locations but haven’t found an entree that I love yet. I do love their warm butter cake dessert.

The service at both locations is consistently attentive and exceptional. Nineteen stands out for its exceptional level of service. During a Sunday night dinner at the original location, the service was quick and efficient, with two servers carefully tending to the tables. The Ahi Tuna Twist ($18) was a standout dish, with spicy Thai noodles topped with seared tuna and cilantro aioli on a bed of Asian slaw. The flavors blended harmoniously, making it a must-try. The Atlantic Lobster Ravioli ($34) had lobster-filled ravioli with spicy prawns and a tomato cream sauce, although the garlic and onions overpowered the lobster flavor. The Hoisin Glazed Beef Short Ribs ($38) were tender and flavorful, served with a side of veggies and jasmine rice that soaked up the delicious sauce perfectly. While the appetizers were always a hit, the search for the perfect entree continues, with brunch being the next culinary adventure to look forward to at Nineteen.

Always hard to accommodate lactose free but didn 't start off as the best experience. Bartender couldn 't work her corkscrew (forgot hers) and then used a coworker 's and left cork in my glass. When asking for a new bottle... 'Is it ok if I strain your wine? ' Responded in a confused way and the manager brought a new bottle.<br/ <br/ Onto the food.<br/ <br/ Not bad. Calamari was fried well and pickled onions and spicy marinara was a nice touch. Ahi Tuna Salad was decent but the tiger prawns were a little bit of a disappointment. Will try this again when not looking for an appetizer on a Wednesday night! Hopefully better...

My friend Amber (you'll remember her from Club du Fromage) recently told me that the XIX Nineteen in St. Albert is her new favourite restaurant. She unabashedly raved about XIX Nineteen, and with good reason. Trusting Amber's culinary instincts, I didn't even peruse the menu in advance. I wanted the experience to be wholly new without having any expectations or knowledge of the restaurant. Because Craig and I decided sort of last minute to have a date night, we ended up with a later reservation, 8:15pm, which we made through the Open Table app. XIX Nineteen is located on the corner of Bellerose Drive and Boudreau Road and is right across the way from OLiV Tasting Room, Careit Urban Deli, and Buco Pizzeria.