Recently, The Tailgater put out a survey with 40 questions about Saskatoon's favorite restaurants, taverns and leisure pursuits. After delving into the returned surveys, the votes have been tallied. There were some unanimous results and some surprises. Check it out....
1) Best Fine Dining Restaurant - John's Prime Rib
2) Best Family Friendly Restaurant - Grainfield's
3) Best Burger Joint - Fuddruckers
4) Best Fast Food - A&W (apparently price was not a consideration)
5) Best Sub Shop - Subway
6) Best Steak House - The Keg
***Honorable Mention goes to The Victorian Restaurant - It may not be well known as a steakhouse, but, my wife and I dined out there recently and I had arguably THE BEST steak I'VE EVER eaten.***
7) Best International Cuisine - Several restaurants were mentioned such as EE Burritos, Vietnamese Diner, La Bamba Cafe, O'Shea's and Genesis to name a few. My tie breaker vote goes to Touch of India.
8) Best Desserts - Moxies
9) Best Ice Cream Stand - Homestead
10) Best Wings - (tie) Fox & Hounds, The Shark Club
11) Best Nachos - Fox & Hounds
12) Best Coffee House - Starbucks
13) Best Club - Jax
14) Best Lounge - Winston's
15) Best Sports Bar - Sports on Tap
16) Best Brew Pub - Maguires
17) Best Movie Theater - The Galaxy
18) Best Cultural Events Center - Persephone Theatre
19) Best Shopping Mall - Midtown Plaza
20) Best Shopping District - Preston Crossing
***Honorable Mention to the Broadway District for it's cool atmosphere during the summertime festival season***
21) Best Movie & Game Rental Outlet - Rogers
22) Best Men's Clothing Store - Anthony's Fashions for Men
23) Best Women's Clothing Store - American Eagle
***curiously, there were no votes for La Senza***
24) Best Children's Wear Store - (tie) The Children's Place, Old Navy
25) Best Kids Birthday Party Center - Ruckers
26) Favorite Festival (summer) - Taste of Saskatchewan
27) Favorite Festival (winter) - Ice carving at The Bess
28) Best Book Store - McNally Robinson
29) Best Outdoor Activity Center (trails, parks) - Meewasin Trails
30) Best Park - Kinsmen Park
31) Best Golf Course - Dakota Dunes
32) Best Outdoor Pool - Riversdale
33) Best Indoor Pool - Harry Bailey
34) Best Leisure Facility - Lawson Civic Center
35) Best Home Building Center - Rona, Co-op Home Center and Home Depot
36) Best Home Decorating Store - Charter House
***Will IKEA ever come to Saskatchewan?***
37) Best Greenhouse - (tie) Clements and Wilsons
38) Best Flower Shop - Nosegay
39) Best Saskatoon Hotel for a Weekend Get Away - (tie) The Bessborough, The Sheraton
40) Best Saskatoon Hotel for a Weekend Family Get Away - Travelodge
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no ikea will not come! they are going to winterpeg..buggers! we even offered ikea 5 years no rent in preston crossing!!
Robyn P
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