Biera

Maddy and Chris thank you 🙏 🌹 Beautiful beautiful place, really nice people, super awesome food, so delicious, location couldn’t be any better, environment is beyond this world gorgeous, it’s attached to the most beautiful Ritchie market. The vibes is great, the staff are super talented and all the way around it’s an experience that you don’t want to miss out. Highly recommend. There is a lot of vision behind this unique project.

I have to admit, when my husband took me here for dinner I was like "really, bar food?", but that cannot be further from what this gem is! I was so pleasantly surprised by this place! I can't even describe all the flavors happening in my mouth here, it was truly magical. Let's start with my drink. I don't usually venture off and order cocktails, but the server recommended it so I thought I would try. I believe it was called bikini bottom? So good, I had 2. It almost tasted like an old fashion but sweeter and with gin (go figure). Amazing. Let's move on to the cucumber salad, also recommended by our server. I think this was my favorite part of our meal. I could have drank the sauce on it. Again, it's hard to describe so just try it and thank me later. It was amazing. So many flavors and textures. Brilliant. For our meals we had the chicken and pork and both were amazing. Will definitely be back.

** NOW CLOSED FOR BUSINESS ** My opinion, too big a venue and there are better valued establishments directly located in the brew pub district to the west Original review below (Summer 2024): Met for lunch, first time, was most impressed by the venue itself. Hidden gem in the Ritchie area which I seem to be fond of lately. Wide open, airy room, lots of sitting options (patio, restaurant, cafe, bar seating), we sat in the restaurant. Food choices are sufficient, we all had sandwiches-wraps and all were exceptionally prepared. I had the "grass fed" beef tartare (suggested) a good amount of beef-already placed onto a toasted bun. One lunch friend had a wrap and the other, the Trout Bagel (he liked)! One had beer the other two of us coffee, drip only available served in restaurant, but . . . you can purchase fancier coffees in the cafe and bring to your table . . . . hmmm, . . . be mindful of this unique arrangement. I will return and partake of other offerings.

I should say that before my experience today, Biera was already my favourite Edmonton restaurant. I first knew of them after Mai Nguyen mentioned them and Christine Sandford on MasterChef, and after dinning there a few times, I became a big fan. They are one of the very few restaurants in Alberta that not only understands and respects food, but also values sustainability in their use of ingredients. For example: they grind their own meat for the beef tartare, and instead of throwing the fat away, it is used in an emulsion served with the dish. Everything there is locally sourced and made in house. Their phenomenal homemade cultured butter and sourdough are some examples. I'm not a fan of getting salad at restaurants but I get the chicory salad every time: it's rare for a restaurant to use Belgian Endives and burnt orange that effectively (both have a bitterness). Elements in the pork shoulder dish are cooked perfectly, with the pork so flavourful and tender, the sauce adds to the pork but doesn't take away from it. I also don't often get steaks at restaurants but all the accompaniments that come with their steak make it SO worth it (you won't get better chips and jus elsewhere). The non-alcoholic drinks (house-made sodas and kombucha) are very reasonably priced (1/3 of the price compared to the average restaurant but is way better). Desserts are well-crafted and even though they look small, they are incredibly satisfying even to share. Not a lot of restaurants know how to use buckwheat in desserts, but they do! What I am most impressed by, is how the quality of their food, service and operation remains consistently great after Covid (when most restaurant struggled with quality) and after the departure of Christine in 2023. Now, onto today's experience. Two friends and I came in to dine. We ordered drinks, 2 main dishes and a small dish. While finishing the first dish, one of my friends got an allergic reaction. Him and I rushed to the hospital as our other friend Liam told us he’d stay and take care of the bill. When we met at the hospital later, Liam told me Biera did not charge us at all (the bill was probably $130+). They told Liam to not worry about it and just make sure our friend is okay, gave Liam the General Manager's contact info said they wanted to discuss how they can prevent incidents like that from happening again. They also packed and gave us the 2 main dishes, which is really generous. Thank you Biera, for every amazing experience I've had (I've had my birthday, anniversary there), for respecting what you do, and for being incredibly considerate. I will continue telling everyone about Biera and celebrate my special occasions there!

The house chips were our favourite dish on the menu. When we saw that they were no longer on the menu we asked the waiter if the 'Chips & Dip' was the same thing and were told they were. What we received was not the same item. The Chips and & Dip were as thin as paper as opposed to the thicker House chips that were previously on the menu. It was disappointing to see the House chips replaced by what we saw as a straight downgrade. The other menu item we enjoyed was the Sourdough Nuggets. We were once again disappointed by what we saw. While the flavour and quality of the dish were still fantastic, the portion was noticeably smaller than when we had last come to Biera. The old portion had enough beer cheese to cover all the pieces of sourdough. Now there is barely enough for half. The saving grace of our meal was the Strawberry Kombucha which had strong hints of strawberry and had a perfect acidity to it. It was very disappointing to see the restaurant we loved fall off so hard.

Food was delicious. Would recommend sharing multiple plates. Portion sizes are a bit smaller and took a while to come out after ordering. Beer was also good and brewed in house. Move atmosphere. Update: went for brunch this time on Sunday. The food is different from your classic Brunch but still delicious.

Beira was truly a unique experience, the food and drinks are truly unlike anything you will experience at a standard fancy restaurant. The Service was excellent and the recommendations from our server really made the experience amazing. The Tartare and Steak were both a 10/10, paired with this wine recommended by our server took thinks to a whole new level, the wine was so good in fact we ordered two bottles. I highly recommend Biera!

We always pass this place when we drive home and it looks really cool so I was interested in trying it. Food was unique and yummy, especially the dumplings. My husband made a funny observation that he got to try three types of food he's never even heard of before in one dish (kohlrabi, celeriac, and farro in the pork shoulder entree). It was pretty expensive so it's definitely a special occasion type of restaurant but I'm glad we finally got to check it out.

Wonderful brunch experience. Service is friendly and great. Also, the price compared to other, less quality places is comparable. So disappointing this gem is closing. Now, where do we go for brunch and fun group dinners? People- support your great independent restaurants!!!!!

Located in the beautiful area of Richie. This brewery restaurant is a must try in Edmonton. The service is prompt and courteous. Reservations are encouraged as the space is a bit small. We started with the chicory salad, 2/5, a lot of bold flavors all competing. Unfortunately, it made it a bit overwhelming with the burnt orange. The Panisse was delicious, the chickpea was subtle but the hummus and other flavours really make everything pop 5/5. The chanterelles, a bit oily but still very delicious 4/5. Overall, delicious flavors but more acidic than the regular menu. Definitely a place to try.

Just passing through - what a treat to discover this lovely spot with a dog friendly patio. The staff are attentive and enthusiastic in the best possible way. Garrett was helpful and knowledgeable. The halibut was impeccable! OMG - sublime. Blind Enthusiasm brewing company purveys a fabulous selection. Gorgeous environs. What a gem ! Check it out.

Came here for afternoon snacks and on a separate occasion, dinner! Highly recommend the guilty pleasure sourdough nuggets with beer foam. So. Amazing. Its not on the night menu so make sure you go during the day! Housemade kombucha was also delllllicious! For dinner On the table - - Grilled Haidacore Tuna Tataki - Wedge Salad - Wood-Fired Maitake Mushrooms I'd like to eat this everyday if I could! - Spent Grain Sourdough with cultured butter - Grilled Steak au Poivre - the sauce. Omg. - Grilled Berkshire Pork Shoulder soooo good - Sourdough Potato Pizza - Sourdough Tomato Pizza Atmosphere is casual with fantastic service. Food is ammmmaaazing! Will be my regular anytime I'm in town

Arrived at 1:15 to meet a friend for brunch. Two staff approached me at the door after waiting some minutes, no attempt to seat me. Finally a third person came and seated me, not a good first impression. Restaurant was out of ingredients for first cocktail on limited menu. Ordered sausage Benedict. Came with 2 pressed hockey pucks of sausage, 2 similarly pressed hockey pucks of shredded potatoe. Poached egg was perched on edge of plate, server set plate down and egg fell off onto table, she took plate back to kitchen. When corrected plate arrived with new poached egg, plate was overly smothered in sauce and other items were cold. All this for overpriced $28.

So the food went sooo downhill since we went here two years ago and the service was only fair. The only thing we had repeated to us that there was only an hour and 45 minutes that we can sit in our uncomfortable seats. My girlfriend and I ordered some beers (I did a sampler and she did one of the specialty bottles We orderd the fleur jaune fromage blanc dumplings...way too salty...WAY too salty. They were hard to get down. We also tried the grilled chanterelle mushrooms. Again way too salty. Both dishes looked amazing but did not live up to their looks. The only thing that was awesome was the Tomme de Bresbis &beer fermentted honey cheese with the house made crackers. They cut up cheese added honey and made crackers. Sorry that is sad. Won't be coming back here again anytiem soon. I think this restaurant is too big for its britches.

I decided to stop here while out cycling. Its a higher end eatery. Definitely pricey but not too unreasonable. They have a lot of seating. Inside tables, the bar and patio seating,( with places to lock up your bike in view). Sat down at the bar and got fast service. Did some beer tasting and made a choice. Got some pickled seasonal veggies which was pretty tasty. They gave me mini wood tongs to eat them with. I also got cheese: Magie de Madawaska with Chai porter beer jelly. It was kinda goopy but very tasty. Honestly none of the food looked good til' I actually ate but I was blown away. I scraped up the cheese with sour dough crackers. It was slightly burnt sourdough sliced thing, which was interesting. Absolutely fantastic. Great service too.

I wanted to enjoy myself but the waiter seemed to be a self-trained newby. Every thing he knew he learned from waiters on tv. When I asked for gluten free options, he recommended the chicory salad. When I asked him about the mushroom and squash dish, he professed to have asked in the kitchen and found it gluten containing, but without offering and alternative. He didn't offer an alternative to our artisanal bread, either, which came with a significantly sized piece of wood. Literally it was the size of the end of my little finger. I took a photo. You can see the bread crumbs sticking to it. My fellow diners didn't want to make a fuss but I took the photo. My entree came so late they comped it for me. Not the place it was when it opened

Nice place to get a healthy lunch and have a beer or two. Great selection of beers made by Blind Enthusiasm. I had the Lil'Broski which is a light dark malt beer with hints of coffee and chocolate. The beer did not disappoint. My 2nd beer selection was the Breezy which a light orange summer ale. Along with the veggie sandwich, it was a great lunch.

I've only been twice. Once on a weekend afternoon and once at the after-work hour. Both times I've sat on the patio. I find the inside a little loud. The patio is comfortable and good for people watching. The first time we were there we had the sourdough croutons, they were the main reason we wanted to go back. The croutons are big and look hard but are crunchy and soft. They're hot and buttery and just oh so good. Lots of cheeses and beer to choose from. We had the potato pasta and the something hen mushrooms, among other things. There is street parking. The server we had was knowledgeable about everything on the drink and food menu.

One of my favorite restaurants. It's a brewery where the beer is good and the food is not an afterthought. My friend and I had the kohlrabi salad, morel mushrooms with sourdough toast and the pepper steak. Love that sharing is expected at this restaurant. The kohlrabi salad was fresh and the dressing was tasty. I loved the morels which were in season. It was served with buttery sourdough Funnily enough, the steak was not my top choice of the meal. I usually love meat. It was a great steak but overall not much better than a steak at any other restaurants. I loved the other dishes so much more but the steak was still good. The menu changes frequently and uses seasonal ingredients. We were full after our dinner and didn't have enough room for dessert or a cheese course. I know that both would have been wonderful All in all I've never been disappointed at Biera.

I decided to surprise my significant other with a dinner at Biera just because. Despite having worked at Ritchie for a bit, I never tried any of Blind Enthusiasm's beers that they brew in-house. They offer an array of choices and even a 4 piece sampler to try their most popular offerings. My favourite is the zestyzee which is a very light beer with slight banana flavouring. Their beer is definitely unique, that's for sure! The sourdough pizza really intrigued me with the sweet and salty flavour combo as it had apricot preserves as well as endives and fresh cheese. Surprisingly, it was very tasty and I'm currently trying to figure out how to recreate it at home. The beef short rib was tender and cooked perfectly throughout. I love the Japanese flavours with the seaweed and sesame being a standout. However, a good 75% of it was pure fat and while beef short rib is has a pretty high fat content, but I felt like the cut we got was extra fatty. Would I pay $44 for it again? Probably not but I don't regret trying it. All in all, Biera definitely stands out with their unique dishes and unique brewed in-house beers. I would definitely come back again for a drink. The patio is also heated all around if you are worried about coming in while it's a bit chilly outside.

Ever since Biera's opening in 2017 they have solidified themselves as one of the best restaurants in Edmonton. Not only are they a cornerstone in the incredibly hip Ritchie Market but they have capitalized on the decade's rise of the micro brewery. My own little personal connection is that the restaurant's owner, Greg Zeschuk, was one of the original founders of videogame developer BioWare - the company that my husband has worked at for a total of eleven years. Upon his exit from BioWare, Greg got way into micro brewing (as one does), and so began Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company and it's restaurant Biera. To say that the accolades have piled up is an understatement. Biera is easily one of the most decorated restaurants in the city and has received country-wide acclaim. (Meaning that I've been counting down the minutes until I got to try it for myself!) Canada's 100 Best Restaurants placed Biera at #32 in 2018, #61 in 2019, and #53 in 2020. They were a nominee for enRoute magazine's Canada's Best New Restaurants 2018. Avenue Magazine called them the Best Overall Restaurant 2019 and the Best Overall Restaurant 2020. And CBC Edmonton's Best Restaurants 2019 named Biera as the Best of Old Strathcona and Ritchie. It's quite an impressive list for a humble little spot in Ritchie. Ritchie Market itself (featuring some of the city's top names in food and drink) has really revitalized the neighbourhood, from an area that was easily overlooked to one of the coolest and most desirable corners of the city. Inside its walls you'll find Biera, a restaurant encased in glass and marked by a blue neon-lit sign. I visited on a Wednesday evening to celebrate my husband's birthday, both of us excited for an evening of culinary adventure. We were seated immediately and the friendly and informative staff took excellent care of us. The space feels industrial, futuristic even, yet comfortable. Towering stainless steel brewing tanks are located around the room and cinder block walls climb their way up to the high ceiling. Warm tones of honey-coloured wood brings everything back to a more approachable and familiar place. Being in a brewery, the obvious thing to drink is beer. However, being that I'm not much of a beer enthusiast, I was happy to find plenty of other options on the menu. (My husband on the other hand, had the Preset Sampledoodle, a flight of four different Blind Enthusiasm beers brewed right in the very space that we were sitting. I loved seeing this as an option!) For me though, I'm more of a cocktails and cider girl and connected right away with the Domaine de la Minotiere Cidre Brut (150 mL glass - Normandy, France - $7.00). This cider and it's amber hue was everything that I want a cider to be, truly. Crisp, a little bit sweet, a little bit tart, with just the right amount of fermentation funk to it. Absolutely wonderful. The food at Biera, helmed by Chef Christine Sandford, is meant to be shared. I particularly love doing share plates with my husband because we like all of the same things and we both enjoy eating everything. As such, we devoured the menu, picking out each offering that caught our eye - and we ordered them all! I had heard that the sourdough at Biera is notably special and was sure to order dishes that included it. First to arrive was the Smoked Sablefish Rillette (Fennel, white beet & sourdough crackers - $13.00). One of the main things that captured my interest about this plate is the use of fennel, a vegetable that I'm currently obsessed with and that is highly underrated. Underneath the fresh, acidic, and dill-infused nest of fennel and beet laid a bed of tender white sablefish. The fish was deliciously smoky and incredibly creamy. Using a crisp, buttery sourdough cracker as a vessel, the whole combination danced in my mouth. For me, this may have been the best dish of the whole night. It was sublime. Next to arrive was the Wood-Fired Peach Salad (Endive, preserved lemon, red onion & pistachio crema - $17.00). If any of the plates were to win for being the most beautiful, this one is certainly taking the prize. The colours were simply gorgeous. I loved the idea of roasting the peaches, a fruit that can hold up to such treatment, caramelizing their beautiful juicy sweetness. I really enjoyed seeing endive used in this dish, another vegetable that I hardly come across. This salad was a play on bright freshness combined with deep flavours and texture. The pistachio crema was rich and silky, almost creating a curry-like vibe. Very unique! Another dish that I'd heard must be experienced is the Grass-Fed Beef Tartare (Smoked beef fat, horseradish, spicy greens & sourdough toast - $24.00) and I am not one to miss out! I was immediately impressed by the innovative way that this dish was presented. Instead of the traditional raw egg yolk sitting atop the tartare, they have created a creamy emulsion with the yolk that added even more decadence to the experience. The perfectly tender morsels of beef

I eat out daily. 2 pm Sunday afternoon, we are NOT taking walk-ins. Way too much attitude. I like the Ritchie Market concept, but Biera meh. I was told the beer was average, so no loss.

We have eaten here since it's opening up and enjoy the "curated" meals however I find the food pricey and portions small. I'm not a fan of the fatty butter that comes with sourdough $12 1/2 Acme chicken $21 is small pieces of chicken not anywhere enough! The bartender is super busy! I had some questions regarding the cocktail he simply had no time to engage! I didn't feel well afterwards from a very strong La Paloma cocktail $13 ... I doubt we will be returning anytime soon. The patio outside is pleasant and the dessert are delicious. My partner doesn't like the "fruity" beer his more of a British beer guy . We spent $65 and I was still hungry! I feel like they should have more staff as I always feel rushed. Overall nice ambiance we have been regular customers at Transcend, the butcher shop and pastry it's well worthwhile to visit.

This place has a very cool vibe. Very industrial decor but very well done. It has a very nice patio as well! Biera was on best new restaurants so it's been on my list to visit for a while. They brew their own beer! We had the union lager and the zestzees. The union was fairly light on the hops (my hubby loved it and I thought it was good. Keep in mind I do not really like hops). The zestzees was a great option for me so if you don't like hops then try this beer We started with the sourdough bread because I heard it was the best bread in Edmonton. It did not disappoint and I highly recommend you try this bread. it's lighter on the sourdough taste and so tasty! For our dinner we had the smoked potatoes and the pork shoulder. The potatoes were very tasty and they were in a creamy sauce which was to die for. I wish they had a few more potatoes in the dish however. The pork was also very tasty it's very good with the rhubarb so make sure you try the pork with the rhubarb. I would highly recommend both of these dishes. The only downside to this restaurant is it is a bit pricey but that's find by me because all of these dishes were made with local ingredients and all from scratch so you have to pay for good quality

I came to Edmonton for a three day trip. My first meal was at Biera, highly recommended by a friend. Unfortunately, Its Sunday hours, which is only 1-5pm, so we were only able to try the afternoon menu .The interior was beautiful. Since it's a locally beer brewery, you can see many huge tanks along the wall and pipes, also a gigantic ceiling fan. We had Kohlrabi Rolls, bite sized portions and the texture is very interesting, crunchy outside and soft fresh cheese inside, presentation lovely. The Blooming mushroom was very crispy and had a very tasty dip. Berkshire Pork Rillette on Toast was a little bit too salty and the bread was burnt, but overall I'm still very happy to come to to try out this cool place. We also got the chickpea pancake with verde salsa, yummy but not for those who can't handle a little spice.

This place is awesome! I love going to pubs in the city and enjoying a nice cold beer with friends, but I've never been a fan of pup food (burgers, nachos, wings, fries etc.). This place had a great beer selection and amazing high quality food that's beautifully presented. Win win! I went here for lunch after seeing their instagram photos and reviews on Yelp and wasn't disappointed. The space had a cool vibe with high ceilings and you could see all of the brewing equipment. Staff was friendly and very helpful with explaining the menu. They also do brewery tours if you time it right. We shared the cauliflower and old amsterdam cheese tartlets and the ploughman's lunch (canadian cheeses, mustard, house-made piccalilli, pickles, marinated eggs, meuwly's honey ham, and house-made cheese and onion sourdough flatbread). Although delicious, I found the tartlets to be a bit pricey at $9 for how small they were (2). We also enjoyed some of their beers - we both loved the Calmont Ale. They don't serve coffee, but you can walk over to Transcend and bring it to your table. I'm interested in going back, but for dinner next time!

While the portion to price ratio are borderline questionable, the uniqueness and flavor of the food is really a pleasing experience. Our server recommended that we order 7 or 8 dishes for 5 people to share. We opted for 6 dishes, and it was just enough. If you have a group with big appetite, you'll definitely want to order a bit more. All of the dishes had exceptional flavours and textures. My fave would be the beef tartare with sour dough, the ricotta dumplings, the squid, and the Korean style short rib. Honourable mention to the chicken (but severely overpriced), and I'd pass on the B.C. lobster mushrooms. Overall, I definitely recommend Biera. Just don't starve yourself all day for a big dinner, unless you want to really go all out $$$.

This has been my one of my favourite restaurants in Edmonton and the one I always recommend to other friends. Never felt disappointed but this time. It has been a while since my last visit (about half a year). Still very busy, but the menu was expanded. Beef tartare is our must-order dish. The quality was the same but it seemed the portion was smaller than before. We always like to try something new from the menu. This time we tried the charcoal grilled squid. When it was served, my eyes and nose immediately felt the sense of delight. Starting from tasting the seaweed aioli, I like the creative idea, but it tasted a bit fishy although there was a hint of pickle juice or red wine vinegar. The peppery nasturtiums almost numbed my taste buds and I had to rinse my mouth before tasting the squid. The squid was a bit burned, with soft and slimy taste. Risotto was even disappointing, which was super salty. We told the waitress immediately. She took the dish away without any explanation... Anyhow, having beer here is always safe pleasant. Will be hesitant next time before recommending the place to friends.

The good: Wine was really good. The bad: The food was really quite bad, wrong menu for that type of place but I'm not convinced it is a right menu for anywhere. The service was also very sub par - they forgot several of our orders, served drinks wrong, and then the server never came back at the end with the bill (which was ridiculously overpriced). Hard pass, never again.

This trendy brewery first caught my eye when I was visiting Transcend Coffee in the Ritchie Market. Although the place looked cool, I didn't think too much of it until I kept seeing these amazing food photos on Instagram. Through Instagram, I learned that not only is Biera home to Blind Enthusiasm Brewing, but they also make their own sourdough bread. Amazing! My friend and I decided on as many sharing plates as our stomachs could handle. With the help from our amazing server, we decided on: Biera Sourdough (of course!) P.E.I Scallop Ceviche (the infamous dish that caught my eye on Instagram) Yogurt Gnocchi ACME Day Aged Beef Minute Steak Goat Kefir Curd Tart The food came out in perfect timing, starting with the Sourdough, uniquely made with house-made kefir butter. This was followed with the scallops. The scallops were cooked to perfection and it was paired with the most unique flavors - rhubarb, red chili oil, apple & purple shiso. While this was definitely good, the unique flavor became a bit overwhelming as we finished the dish. It's a dish that was a wonderful experience, but probably not something that I'd ordered again. To me the star of the show was the Yogurt Gnocchi. The Gnocchi melted in your mouth, it was amazing. When I come back to Biera, I'm ordering this again..but keeping it all to myself. The steak with leeks was also very good. Again the steak was also cooked to perfection. It was tender, buttery and smooth. It paired amazingly with the garlic and leeks. For dessert, we got the Goat Kefir Curd Tart. I'm typically not a tart person but this was delicious. The tart wasn't overly sweet, it was light and refreshing. It paired wonderfully with the blueberries & toasted meringue. Food presentation is everything here, leaving Biera to be an incredible trendy yet casual dining experience. I'm looking forward to visiting this restaurant again!

Headed here for a friend's birthday with a group of four people. Loved the atmosphere and customer service. The beer selection is amazing and it's great to be able to try the Blind Enthusiasm beers. Food wise, it's great to go with a couple people and share some dishes. There's not an ample amount of veggies options, but the cheese pizza and tuna tataki were delicious. Yet, I heard it's a rotating menu, so I look forward to heading back to see what's on the menu next! I would recommend making reservations in advance, if possible, as it fills up quickly.

Biera is a local brew pub located inside Ritchie Market. Blind Enthusiasm is the brand name behind the brews, Biera is where you can go to enjoy the beer as well as locally sourced and crafted small plates. Ritchie Market also houses Acme Meat Market and Transcend Coffee. These two wonderful local producers are used in the menu for Biera. Not your normal "gastro pub". This is a great date night because the menu is based around plates for sharing. They have won awards for "best new restaurant" on their first year and continue to win accolades. The team is passionate about their beer and their food, and it shows! The ambience is a little higher class than a normal pub. I love the funky, minimalist, up-cycled "industrial" feel of the decor. It is a very community based atmosphere. It has a bit of a hipster vibe. Reservations are recommended; this place is popular. Sample flights are available if you can't decide what you want to try, or just want to try it all! Chef Christine Sandford is the creative force behind the menu. Culina Mill Creek and De Superette in Belgium are a couple of the places where she used to create. You can see the European influence on the Biera menu. Locally sourced ingredients on the menu include: Prairie Gardens, Vital Greens Organic Dairy, Acme Meat Market, Bonjour Bakery, Effing Seafoods, Meuwly's, Galimax Trading, Mo-Na Foods, Grain Works, August Organics, Seasons Harvest, Blue Hour Tea, and Color de Vino. Good food that is locally sourced is going to be a bit more expensive. Be prepared to shell out about $50 per person for a couple of drinks and food. That being said, it is worth every penny! The presentation is absolutely stunning and the food is amazing and delicious. The menu choices are a very unique selection of textures and flavours. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable with the beer and the menu. They have the best tartare that I have had the pleasure of eating in this city. A blend of various cuts, including the heart to add texture, and flavour. It is made even more delicious by a ring of smoked, rendered fat around the mound of meat. If you are a fan, try it! I hope that you love it as much as I do. We also tried the Boudin Noir with Pink Lady apple, rosehip and oxalis. This was also beautifully plated and delicious. It is a version of blood sausage. This paired very well with the "ZestyZee" with banana and spice notes. Upstairs is the "Barrel Room" dedicated to melding beer with the flavors of wine and spirit barrels next to The Community Table, a room reserved for special events, with charities being a particular focus. Located just blocks away, "The Monolith", a brewery and barrel house designed from the ground up to create barrel-aged sour beers via spontaneous fermentation. If you are a beer person like myself, this is an awesome place to enjoy some very creative brews!

Visiting Edmonton for work and decided to try Biera to satisfy collègues who wanted local beers and good food. The restaurant is very beautiful and has a fun but calm atmosphere. This place was full on a Tuesday so I'd recommend calling ahead or making a reservation. Beers were good, they have glasses, pints and a flight of beers that's pre-determined. We were 3 people and shared 5 plates. The winter salad and the charred chicken cabbage dish were excellent and our favorite dishes! The scallop ceviche was really good too but it's not meant for sharing. Great place, would definitely return!

BIERA is inside the Ritchie Market, which also houses Transcend Coffee, ACME Meat Market and Velocity Cycle. We've been meaning to try them out for the past month or two but M and I couldn't get our schedules aligned until a recent Friday evening. If you didn't know, this restaurant/brewery (Blind Enthusiasm Brewing) is owned by Greg Zeschuk. Just google him if you don't know who he is, it'll all make sense after. Make sure you make a reservation. We dropped in at 7:00pm and it was packed. Put our names down and ended up waiting 45 minutes to snag a weird corner table. Our server was top notch but can't say the rest of staff were like that. Their reservation system clearly needs work. The inside is cool and modern although we weren't impressed with the layout. The space doesn't seem well thought out. Can someone explain the pipe decor tables? The patio looks gorgeous and spacious but no one was outside due to crappy weather. The menu is interesting and is split into sharing, over charcoal and sweets. Everything sounded great but be prepared for some pricey dishes. $36.00 for camembert cheese? - Sampledoodle ($8.00 for four) - they were sadly out of one beer. From left to right, guest ginger mead (can't remember where it was from), ZES 1.1, DEB 2.0 and FAB 1.1. The guest one tasted like ginger water. Our favourites out of the bunch were the last two - Col Fondo prosecco ($12.00) - M wanted something not too sweet. This was delightful. - Beef tartare ($19.00) - haven't had a beef tartare this good in Edmonton. Very generous portion although they could throw in a couple more slices of the in-house sourdough bread. - Sudo Farms zucchini ($14.00) - this was fantastic! The miso broth takes over 6 months to create. Very umami. The vegetables were beautiful; fresh, summery and bursting with flavour. - Clams and ndjua salumi ($25.00) - the clams were great and of course, from Effing Seafood. That guy is everywhere. Flavours were great but the potato crisps were a sloppy mess. Soggy, unappealing and cut in chunky, unfriendly snacking sizes. Luckily, they comped half this dish but it's $7.00-8.00 overpriced to begin with. - Flammekuchen ($13.00) - this is a French/German style dish. Totally not what we were expecting. M said it reminded her of deep dish pizza. We both thought it was unbalanced and carb heavy. A miss for us. - ACME pork shoulder ($25.00) - our last dish and it delivered. They must sous vide the pork or something because it was incredibly tender. Almost tasted like eating steak. Flavour was terrific with the acidity from the verjus. Great to see some innovation and breweries finally opening up in town. We'll be back to try more of the menu. I can tell this area is going to be bumping within a few years.

Finally had a chance to check out our new neighbourhood hot spot, Biera, last night. This place is always packed and, with six of us, we had to wait a little while to be seated. That said, the staff were incredibly pleasant and came around right away once we were seated. First, the beer. They have four in-house beers on the menu and were out of one (which, according to our company, is the best). I had the Deb instead, which was excellent. I tried both the lager and the wheat beer as well and wasn't a huge fan of either, so I stuck with what I liked - I'll definitely be returning for it and I can't wait to try the one they were out of! The food was pricey, but so interesting. Nothing was what I expected it to be and I mean that in the most positive way possible. We were a little disappointed that they were out of the fish (I've heard such great things), but the whole menu is super interesting, so we wasted no time finding other options. Three of us split the risotto, bok choy, chicken and ribs - it was the perfect amount of food.The risotto was my absolute favourite, but I probably won't do it justice by explaining it, so you should just order it. It was SO flavourful and sort of vinegary and the texture was perfect. I wasn't a huge fan of the bok choy - it literally tasted like campfire, but I guess some people at the table enjoyed it. The chicken and ribs were both incredibly flavourful and beautifully garnished. A friend also ordered the potatoes and they looked absolutely amazing. I also really loved that they didn't rush us with the bill. Some at our table were a bit peeved that they had to ask for it, but I personally love that they're totally cool with you sitting and nursing your beer and enjoying your company for a while before you leave. Just make sure to ask for the bill if you're in a hurry. I'll be back for sure!

Personally, I love Biera and their food is always delicious and well presented. I've been for just drinks, for drinks and afternoon snacks, and for full dinner... and always left happy! Their beer is delicious and always a lot of choices to be had. I love the rotating options and how there's always something to suit every taste! Also-- if you're not a beer lover-- they have a great selection of wine as well. Their afternoon snack menu is sooo good, with lots of little tapas-style options that are perfect to pick at as a group (or devour like an animal because they're so good.) The afternoon menu is served until 5pm, and my absolute favourite is the Sourdough Nuggets. LITERALLY the most amazing, pillowy, gently fried pieces of homemade sourdough with beer cheese for dipping. It's not healthy... but it's delicious. For dinner, I love their sharing style. It's so nice to be able to order a few sides, a meat (or two) and try a bunch! Again, the meat is always perfectly cooked, the sides are creative and tasty, and it's always a delicious with great, attentive service. It's definitely not a cheap night out, but I'm okay paying for good food and service, which Biera definitely provides.

We've tried to come to Biera before but it's usually quite the wait. We came a few days ago and tried numerous dishes. The beef ribs, sourdough and beer cheese, little gem salad, and blanc dumplings. The food was absolutely incredible. The plates were totally cleaned. I personally found that the dumplings had an odd after taste but were still pretty good. The rest of the food was unbelievable. We will be back again soon!

One beautiful perfect dish after another on a Sunday afternoon. A flight of beer each to start. The sourdough nuggets and cheese are a must to start. We were a group of four which was just right to share a number of dishes. Lots of vegetable options too. Later, we couldn't decide on our favorites - they were all too good. Ginger chicken amazing! The service was above and beyond. Friendly, personable , knowledgeable and invested. Can't wait to go back for dinner!

Came here with some co-workers in a group of about 10 and we had to book over a week ahead to get a table, so be warned! Book EARLY if you have a large group, they only have two large tables. But that said, the food was amazing! The beer was good too, and they offer sample flights so you can try 4 of their beers (you can watch the brewing vats through the windows while you taste it). I tried the pork and it was juicy and flavourful and absolutely delicious. I also shared some of the potatoes with a co-worker and they were decadent and delicious. Several folks tried the steak and reported it was amazing as well. Everyone was very impressed at the food quality and I was super sad I was too full to try the desserts, which looked amazing also. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you like great food in an upscale gastropub type environment, and I hope I can find an excuse to go back soon!

I went here for friends birthday recently. I've never been here before but I'd heard rumors the food was very good. Overall it was a lovely dining experience our waitress was knowledgeable and fun as she helped us navigate the menu and try some new cocktails. There are a lot of tapas style dishes so it's great to go with a few friends or on a hot date and share a few creations. A few of my favorites were the grilled sourdough garlic toast with sprouts and the seared tuna steak appetizers with pear and basil garnish, oh and I can't forget the cheese dumplings! I also had a Negroni cocktail that was quite nice. The plates were not brought out at once so we could work our way through what we ordered and not have to rush. Our waitress even got us clean plates between some of the courses if they got too saucy. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful inside, modern and classy. You could feel free to dress up or be more casual if you want. I would recommend this restaurant and I'll probably be back to try some more dishes!

Biera is a hip brewpub located south of Whyte Ave. Surprisingly, not only does Biera serve up great beer, it has an innovative menu. The atmosphere was what you would expect from a brewpub. It had a hipster vibe. The space has high ceilings. It's a great space to spend a Friday evening with friends. The service was a bit slow, but the food was delicious. The clams with sausage sauce was inspired. The homemade chips were also delicious.

We've been multiple times and it's always a great experience. The menu changes so there's always something new to try, and the beer is top notch:)

Our food was simply incredible. We ordered the scallops, lobster mushrooms, chicory nectarine salad and short ribs. All the flavors were diverse and so amazing. I didn't expect fine dining quality from a gastro- pub so it's was a sweet surprise. We'll definitely be back.

VERY expensive and VERY small portions. I've given it a couple of tries, and while I enjoy the beers they have, we always have to stop somewhere else for take-out on the way home after an evening at Biera.

Wow, this place was absolutely amazing my first go around. I went here with a couple friends, and the beer was freshly brewed and clean tasting. The service was delightful, quick and friendly. The food here is on another level. I felt like I was on an episode of iron chef when I was eating the various appetizers. Biera is a must try!!!!

I love coming here to chill out, have a beer and a little snack. I've been here a few times now, I've had the sourdough and cheese a couple of times which is delicious and matches so well with any of their beers. On my last visit we decided to try and few of their cheese and crackers, which again is delicious and goes so well with the beer. I definitely want to try this restaurant for dinner as I'm sure the food is delicious and nutritious! I really love the cool design and layout of this brewery and it always has a great vibe!

Biera is a new(ish, I was late to the party), exciting gastropub in the up and coming, hip neighborhood of Ritchie in Strathcona and you should stop reading reviews and just make a reservation, which is what I should have done because the place was packed on a Tuesday night. Word is spreading, clearly, and with good reason. The space at Biera is warm, open, and communal, featuring a lot of large, beer hall style tables, with extremely high ceilings, giving it a very spacious and airy vibe. It's somehow both casual and sophisticated in it's aesthetic and you'd be at home in a hoodie or in a business suit. Our wait was brief, despite not making a reso, and once we were seated we soon had beers in front of us. The local microbrews on tap are varied and intriguing and the food is made with a clear love of the culinary arts. If you're an adventurous "foodie" looking for new exotic delights to tantalize your tastebuds, Biera should absolutely be included on your list. The menu is tight and focused without any excess fat, and every single dish, even the seemingly basic, are bold and exciting in ways you won't expect. Prices were also reasonable for this type of fare. It's definitely an experience as well as a meal, and I will be back very soon.

I know what you're thinking: not another brew pub!!! Don't get me wrong, I love hanging out with friends over a few beers as much as the next guy, but let's face it, if you care about food, having nachos, wings and a "gourmet" burger gets old after the umpteenth time. Let me make it clear: Biera is not just another brew pub. The beer that they brew is solid (try their flights for a good sampler), but for me, the food is the star. Very well thought out dishes, creative, and fresh! We've been there for both dinner and brunch (only on the weekend...they only open for dinner on weekdays). The day time menu is pretty condensed, and really just the small plates and charcuterie that they offer on the much larger dinner menu. My faves were the 1) radishes, crispy chicken skins and canola, 2) BC grown Belgian endives (preserves pear, pistachio crepe and honey), 3) grass fed beef tartare, and 4) anything off their charcuterie menu. This is a great place to hang out with good company over some deliciously unique food and good beer. Go check it out! The pics attached are only from brunch.

Went in for a bday dinner with a table of 4. Took nearly 45 minutes to get our first drink. Plates are oversold to be something amazing but overpriced for what you get. We had 4 starters and 2 mains. Wanted the chicken but asked if we could pay extra and get fries for a side, which came with the steak dinner. We were told that they could not accommodate our request. If you offer it anyways and we're paying over $300 for our dinner, it does not seem like a big ask to charge us for a side of fries. Beef tartar just tasted like mustard seeds, over powering the entire dish. Dumplings were good but that was the only thing we actually felt like it was getting. Service was poor all night despite there being many servers working. Will not be returning. Do not waste your time.

I enjoyed the whole experience at Biera. Eating family-style is often a pain because it tends to focuses on meat-based dishes, making it difficult to find vegetarian options. This is not the case with Biera. We were able to find three fantastic dishes that were vegetarian but delicious enough to please anyone. The sourdough is as good as everyone says (the kefir butter is incredible!). By far the best thing we ordered was the Morel mushroom dish. The morels were incredibly rich and balanced beautifully with the acidity of lemon vinegar. I highly recommend it, even for those who aren't particularly fond of mushrooms. We also tried the smoked potatoes, and the asparagus and hops shoots. Our server was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of space and time to enjoy our food and experience. We were initially told by the hostess our table was reserved so we would have to finish by a certain time. (Even though I'd called ahead and was told there was plenty of room). We rushed to figure out what to order and our server let us know there were plenty of other tables available and it was important we take our time and enjoy. I really appreciated his attitude. Overall I would highly recommend checking this place out for a nice dinner!

Deep within the confines of the Ritchie Market (a hard left as soon as you walk in) is what Avenue magazine has designated as this years best newbie resto. Biera is a super cool looking place mostly made up of wood and steel. A see thru brewing room and a large long bar accent this excellent space. Good thing we made reservations (you should too) because it was packed for a Tuesday night. We get a cozy little seat and get our dinner under way. This is probably the most interesting menu I've come across in recent memory. I'm not even gonna attempt to explain it because it's so diverse in conception and execution that I would butcher any attempt to convey what the hell is going on at this place. First off..their sourdough bread. A thing to behold according to the write ups and yes it is very tasty, but the show stopper is the whipped lardo topped with buckwheat for an incredible added crunch texture. Downside, you get the privilege of paying 12 dollars for 2 pieces of bread. Like one piece of sourdough bread cut in half actually. A little steep in my estimation. The menu is basically a tapas bar on steroids. All plates are meant to be shared and are all very elaborate. So we decided on 3 selections. Smoked potatoes, charcoal parsnips, and a grilled pork shoulder for the meatatarian . The parsnips were pretty tasty, the roasted ones were delish. The shaved ones were a bit sweet for my palate. Smoked potatoes in a mushroom garlic sauce. Again pretty good, the deep fried russet potato on top was amazing! The baby potatoes a little dry and underwhelming for me. And the pork shoulder was also pretty good. The ends were almost all fat and when you grill fat like that on a cut like shoulder it's basically shoe leather. The middle part was perfectly seasoned and juicy tho. In the end I like this place. The beer is all brewed in house and everything on the menu is locally sourced and pretty tasty. The biggest problem with this place is price. I hate harping on this especially with the min wage going through the roof, but everything (except the beer) was outrageously priced. Parsnips-17 dollars. Potatoes-17 dollars. Pork Shoulder-28 dollars. Two glasses of mediocre wine-26 dollars. Beer...cheap and delicious! This is a cool place no doubt with a bright future, I'm not going to be tripping over myself to get back there anytime soon tho. A pricey experience that is cool to try once but not a destination in my estimation except for people living in the neighbourhood. Good luck Biera Cheers Andy

Oh. My. God. This place is too good for words. Not very in-the-know for the Edmonton food scene, I relied on one of my girlfriends who lives in Edmonton still (I do not) to suggest a place to grab a later dinner. We ordered the beef tartare, coal fired sugar pumpkin, sourdough, and pork shoulder, plus a couple of the beer tastings. It was all divine. In fact, this may have been one of the best meals I have ever had and I wasn't even hungry! My only suggestion is that you should be able to choose the 4 beers you get for the beer tasting rather than these being pre-selected but that is only a minor inconvenience. I agree with other reviewers when they say that the food at Biera is on another level because it really is. If you get the chance to go here - DO IT. You will not regret it.

Biera is definitely unique! The layout of the space feels very open with the super high ceiling and some large community seating style tables at the centre. The visible brewing equipment and pipes definitely makes this place look even cooler. Their menu changes seasonally and has seems to be carefully crafted with unique ingredients. They encourage ordering multiple dishes and sharing which is something I prefer doing in groups. We tried almost everything on their appetizer and dessert menu and my personal favourites were the sourdough and beef tartare. The desserts were not my favourite as they are not your conventional flavours and textures. Maybe it is just an acquired taste that I might appreciate the next time? Obviously the beer was pretty awesome, they have a variety of flavours and I liked almost all that I tried.

Biera actually brews their own beer in-house and their plates are meant to be shared! All their dishes are delicious and very different! They have an outdoor patio as well!

It is all about the food!!! Coincidentally I went here on the day that It was named top 32 restaurant in Canada. Lots of pressure as my partner was not so keen eating in Richie. The place is located in a very changed and improved corner in Richie. The area has gone through a major make over and it looks quite good. Parking in on the street and although I didn't have issues it may be tight in a busier time. I later noticed that there is parking area one block west from the restaurant so it is good to know. Biera is a an industrial looking restaurant. There is a brewery at the restaurant so you can see the pipes and the beer silos with in. There is seating inside the restaurant and you need a reservation for it. However, the host does offer non reservation needed sitting outside of the restaurant. Of course, it is first come first sit basis but it is good to know that you have options. Here you will have to share the space with patrons from a vary flavorful coffee place situated in front of Biera. There was a patio also but still cold to try it. Bathrooms are down the hall and shared with other businesses in the building. They are super clean,, bright and not far to find them. The service was good but a bit slow. The server was very knowledgeable about the plates and drinks the suggestions. She did confuse the beer order from a full pint for a half pint instead. No harm though as we could try a different bear for the other half. When asking for the bill, she took her time and i think it relates to how busy it got. So now the food.. This is the best part. We order three dishes: one potato based one chicken and the risotto. The chicken and the risotto were very delicious. You can feel the flavours exploit in your mouth. Probably one of the best meals in a long time. I admit I had observer jealously as I noted many other plates served in other tables thst look quite appealing. For you, if it is your first time.. Order few dishes and Share them with your friends. Be adventurous as there are really nice plates at the restaurant. Skip the potato dish, For example.. It is tasty eh but bit of a safe bet and try something a bit more riskier. Definitely you leave the restaurant with the intention to come back, try a different plate, and bring your friends... It is enjoyable and you should try it but be aware of that with the new best restaurant title.. It may become harder to make reservations here.

Poor service. Lack lustre food. We had reservations at 7pm for 4 and we asked the hostess for a different table than originally placed at. The hostess declined as there was another party that had specifically requested all of the other 4-tops (weird). Our server initially started out great but slowly became distant and disengaged. The food came out progressively throughout the night; the presentation was great but the flavour was incredibly bland and lacked any seasoning. The cherry on the top of the night was that after we paid our bill. The server had told us that we weren't able to stay around and we had to finish our drinks outside in the foyer as our table was earmarked for another reservation. Our bill for 4 people came out to $200. Not bad, but I'd rather spend it elsewhere. Thanks but no thanks Biera.

My wife and I took a friend for dinner as a thank you for helping us out with some things. The place was packed for our 7 o clock rezzo on a Friday night. We were seated promptly in the loud echoing dining area and our server soon arrived to take our drink order and to explain the menu. Obviously, considering BIERA is also Blind Enthusiasm Brewing, the beer was what we ordered and it was pretty good brown nectar, maybe not the the best brew in YEG but, not bad. Since it is preferred to be a sharesie type experience, we did just that: Biera Sourdough was amazing, so delicious with the whipped lardo. Ricotta Dumplings were good, but a bit too salty., need to find a better way to balance the saltiness. Winter Green Salad, same issue with the saltiness, not sure why, but we all found this to be a bit salty as well. Grilled ACME chicken, right from the butcher next door, this was good, but again, at this point maybe we were looking for it, but it was a bit salty. Korean Short Ribs were good, but not as adventurous as I hoped. Desserts: We got em all, and they were all top notch. Actually some of the best desserts I've ever had in Edmonton. Service: Excellent. Beer list: Excellent Pros: Creativity, service, desserts, Bread Cons: 3 of our dishes were overly salty, noise. Overall 3.5/5 = a round up to 4/5 Yelps