The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has a reputation of being the ‘bread basket to the world’. The land is fertile, covered in millions of acres of wheat and canola, and is the largest exporter of legumes (lentils and dried peas) in the world. I’m hitting you with these agricultural factoids for a reason – to demonstrate that food is a Really Big Deal in Saskatchewan, aka the Land of the Living Skies.
The province’s largest city is surrounded by a true food bounty and has been blessed by talented culinary people, returning home to live a more balanced lifestyle. Saskatoon has morphed into a true culinary and foodie destination that deserves attention. Chefs are foraging, reviving butchery, preserving and growing their own ingredients and working with local farmers and growers to create delicious dishes.
So much so that crafting a where to eat in Saskatoon article was real work. I’m happy to have done the heavy lifting (and eating) for you in creating this tasty guide for where to eat in Saskatoon, highlighting restaurants, farms and special places in and around the city. Bon Appetit!
Where to eat in Saskatoon
There’s no shortage of great food and drink on the prairies. I’ve compiled this list of the best restaurants in Saskatoon in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the restaurant you’re looking for. And to show love for all the great places to eat in Saskatoon.
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Baba’s Homestyle Perogies
Saskatchewan is home to a large expat Ukrainian community, who brought their love of soft potato dumplings from the old country to the prairies. So no Saskatoon dining guide is complete without including a shout-out to the humble perogy. While I can’t vouch whether Baba’s Homestyle Perogies is the only Drive Thru perogy joint in the world, they say they are and that’s good enough for me.
For over thirty years, perogie fans have gotten their fix of homemade, hand-pinched perogies and cabbage rolls at Baba’s drive through or inside the restaurant – purchase them fresh or frozen.
Black Fox Farm & Distillery
Black Fox Farm is one of the few farm-to-still distilleries in North America. These grain farmers turned distillers, grow 90% of what is in their products, from honey to haskap berries (super yummy) to pumpkin flowers. Their oaked gin won World’s Best Gin in London UK in spring 2016. If you visit in summer, you can pick a fresh cucumber, and slice it into your Black Fox G & T right at the farm. It’s swoon-worthy, I mean, look how happy I am here!
Looking for more sweet sips? Check out this article about Saskatoon’s fruit-infused drinks that you need to try.
Calories
This family-friendly restaurant has been a staple of the Broadway district for more than 30 years. Calories has been showing off the local farm-to-fork culture before it was a thing.
Indulge yourself with a delicious lunch, dinner or just dessert (there are many to choose from) at this funky bistro and bakery. Menus change monthly to take advantage of fresh local produce, and there is lots of local art on the walls to appreciate as you dine.
Hearth
Formerly located in a quiet strip mall location in the city’s Avalon neighbourhood, Hearth Restaurant relocated to the Remai Modern Museum overlooking the South Saskatchewan River in 2023.
A soon as you step into its beautiful and welcoming space, this powerhouse of prairie cookery will surpass expectations. As far as where to eat in Saskatoon goes, this is a top spot to put on your list.
After operating as a catering business for years, owners Beth Rogers and Thayne Robstad opened the restaurant in 2018, intending to serve thoughtful, ingredient-forward prairie cooking. They forage for ingredients themselves (hello yummy chanterelles and morels!), and produce delicious dishes of quality and inspired presentation to grateful diners.
Enjoy a meal before or after wandering through the Remai’s extensive collection of Picasso lithographs and its permanent and visiting art collections. And take a seat on the outdoor patio on a warm summer day or evening – it’s sublime.
Loqui
Located in Riversdale community in Saskatoon, Loqui (latin for ‘to speak, to talk’), is a design-forward dining room of bright colours, geometric wall art and a winning menu of Italian and Asian specialities produced in its open-concept kitchen.
Delicious vegan, vegetarian and meat dishes include dancing ramen, house-made gnocchi, Japanese curry and Khao Soi house Thai noodle curry with spicy gochujang tofu. Choose from wine, cocktails and zero-proof beverages that pair well with the varied culinary menu. Loqui has a truly warm and welcoming interior for friends and family to gather, as well as an outdoor patio for summer evenings.
Odla
Imagine the freshest farm produce imaginable and you’ll find yourself at Odla. This farm-direct restaurant and market connects diners with both chefs and farmers, working together to bring a delicious and inclusive culinary experience of dishes crafted from local and seasonal ingredients.
The partners and co-owners of Farm One Forty nurture the grass-fed beef, lamb and pasture-raised pork on their 140-acres of managed land. Odla’s honey comes from the farm’s apiary and much of the vegetables and fruit on the menu is as well, with more variety being planted and planned.
Odla also partners with Farm One Forty to create culinary events and host farm tours. It’s a wonderful way for guests and diners to learn about ingredients and see exactly where their food comes from.
Pique
To the delight of Saskatoon’s pastry fans, the owners of Calories Restaurant opened Pique Café in the heart of downtown. Taszia and Karan Thakur have created a welcoming café and bakery space with a relaxed, comfortable European vibe. The breakfast, brunch and lunch menu features pastries, breads, croissants as well as donuts and an excellent barista coffee selection.
The restaurant uses only 100% organic, Saskatchewan-grown and milled flours. The produce, eggs and meats are locally sourced and organic as much as possible. I tucked into a delicious oatmeal with plump sour cherries one morning, and a savoury avocado toast on a thick slice of sourdough bread the next. Perfect ways to begin each day!
Primal
While The Hollows is gone (but not forgotten), talented chefs Kyle Michael and Christie Peters continue their culinary alchemy at Primal.
Michael and Peters create time-honoured Italian food and handmade pasta using Saskatchewan heritage grains and whole animal butchery. There’s a wide, family-friendly variety of main dishes, including cacio e pepe, spaghetti pomodoro, rigatoni and eggplant parmigiana. The menu includes pizzas featuring bison tongue and kale pesto, as well as familiar favourites like ham, pepperoni and veg. Pineapple on pizza? You get to decide.
Sticks & Stones
One of Top Chef Dale MacKay’s restaurants, Sticks & Stones is a Korean and Japanese fusion restaurant in the heart of downtown, with popular dishes like ramen and sushi. They also boast an extensive sake list and creative cocktails. It’s great to go in a group and share several delicious dishes, that way you can really get a taste of everything.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
For a true taste of the province’s Indigenous food heritage, head out to Wanuskewin Heritage Park. You can sample a bison sausage, venison or wild rice burger on a bannock bun in the Park’s commissary. If you wish to take in a truly unique and transformative experience, participate in the Han Wi Dinner at the park.
This immersive dinner is about the culture, history, and food of the indigenous people who have lived in Wanuskewin for thousands of years. You’ll take a guided walk and learn about healing and sacred plants, cook bannock over an open fire, eat a three-course meal cooked by Chef Jenni Shrenk while overlooking the river, and listen to ancient star stories and coyote howls as the sun goes down revealing the beautiful Saskatchewan night sky. These unforgettable dinners take place in summer, and pre-booking is required.
Do you have a favorite Saskatoon restaurant? Share it in the comments.
Photo Credits: Claudia Laroye, Tourism Saskatoon
Disclosure: The writer visited Saskatoon as a guest of Tourism Saskatoon. As always, her love of and opinions about delicious food and gin are honest and her own.
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