The Grotto
7 reviews 101 2nd Ave, Vibank, SK +1 306-762-2010 www.facebook.com/The-Grotto-252748928079371 suggest an edit
25 May 2023 9:18
What an incredible meal and service! We'd heard very high recommendations from many others, and were still amazed with the quality of food and service.
Can't wait to come back!
Can't wait to come back!
17 May 2023 0:12
A fixed menu that provided diverse and interesting courses. All the food was well prepared and well presented. The service s very friendly, very helpful, but should be improved. We waited a long time with dirty plates and no water, I balance that with it being a place to take time to enjoy your meal. They did a great job dealing with a food allergy, providing excellent options. I'll definitely go back.
11 April 2023 2:25
They are open two evenings a week by reservation only - Friday & Saturday night. $60/person. Friday is Mexican night and Saturday is southern bbq night. I personally wouldn’t go back for the bbq (which we had last night) but that’s only because my standards are so high after trying some of Texas’ finest bbq last year. I’ve never been for the Mexican night. About half of the platter was worth trying. The service is outstanding and the husband and wife are usually the only two working. Some of their drinks come in actual pineapples, coconuts or watermelons so that was cool. The ambiance was also really nice and it’s in a turn of the century building with lots of cool art and vintage decor.
Things to note:
Brisket and duck were outstanding. Great flavor and texture with a good amount of fat. 10/10
- Cornbread was pretty good but could’ve been served warmer and with some butter. Same with the tortellini.
- The chicken skin was so tough you needed pliers to rip it apart. Chicken itself was okay
- Pork ribs were okay as well. The peach cobbler sauce was really good to dip the ribs and the sliced pineapple in
- No one at our table liked the mushrooms. They were sautéed in a balsamic vinegar sauce which tasted very strange. 0/10
- I’m not normally a fan of potato salad but this one I would have again
- Greek salad was also good
- Black beans w tortilla chips dipped in them were good but it would be a bright idea to add the tortilla chips right before you serve them rather than the day before. The portions of the tortilla chips that were dipped in the beans were soggy and had clearly been sitting there a while.
- The chocolate brûlée (not pictured) was outstanding
Overall I’d give it a 7/10. Great if you’ve never tried authentic southern bbq before. I won’t come back for bbq but will definitely come back & try the Mexican night. The owner also makes his own cheese and sells it at the restaurant
Things to note:
Brisket and duck were outstanding. Great flavor and texture with a good amount of fat. 10/10
- Cornbread was pretty good but could’ve been served warmer and with some butter. Same with the tortellini.
- The chicken skin was so tough you needed pliers to rip it apart. Chicken itself was okay
- Pork ribs were okay as well. The peach cobbler sauce was really good to dip the ribs and the sliced pineapple in
- No one at our table liked the mushrooms. They were sautéed in a balsamic vinegar sauce which tasted very strange. 0/10
- I’m not normally a fan of potato salad but this one I would have again
- Greek salad was also good
- Black beans w tortilla chips dipped in them were good but it would be a bright idea to add the tortilla chips right before you serve them rather than the day before. The portions of the tortilla chips that were dipped in the beans were soggy and had clearly been sitting there a while.
- The chocolate brûlée (not pictured) was outstanding
Overall I’d give it a 7/10. Great if you’ve never tried authentic southern bbq before. I won’t come back for bbq but will definitely come back & try the Mexican night. The owner also makes his own cheese and sells it at the restaurant
14 January 2023 16:08
Been to the BBQ night and the Mexican night. Really good food and a unique dining experience. Definitely recommend if you're a foodie.
08 November 2022 0:33
Amazing food, great presentation and super friendly staff. Will be back for Mexican night!
15 October 2022 20:15
Just had supper there tonight and it was excellent just like every other time we were there. Great atmosphere, excellent service and friendly!
11 October 2022 20:41
We went on a Friday (Mexican night) and the food was amazing! We were so full at the end, you get alot of food from the appetizer, main dish and dessert. The owners are also so friendly and just lovely people. Would definitely go back.