I really wanted steak frites last night and after looking at the websites of numerous restaurants and chains I was surprised to see that Pop Wine bar served it. I love everything “Christie Peters” so we headed out. Best steak frites I have had in a very long time (and we just got back from Montreal). I asked for the salsa verde on the side because I usually don't like anything extra on my steak but I ended up dunking my steak into this fresh delicious sauce. The truffle fries were amazing ... super crispy with a touch of truffle flavouring ( I think most places use way too much truffle) and everything dusted with the teeniest white edible flowers I can't wait to go back and do it all again. Oh and.... The flax bread served with a slab of salty butter and honey is also an absolute necessity
Niall Richmond-Nykiforuk
Always a great time. Fantastic food and drinks
Ted
Saskatoon's Pop Wine Bar on 20th Street is a fun spot to spend happy hour on a Friday afternoon. Oysters and bottles of their house bubbly are on sale, and the rest of the tapas-style food goes down well. Try the flight of sparkling pet-nat wines (which are a bit of a specialty here), the arancini, and a charcuterie board featuring delicious house-made terrine with fruit and pistachios. There are some nice semi-private areas in which to have more intimate conversations or in which to gather a table of friends, along with a hopping front of house with plenty of helpful servers to keep the libations and comestibles coming.
Janine
The food was very good. I was disappointed in the wine selections. Given that they call themselves a "wine bar" I had higher expectations. I sent a glass back, and was charged for it. Somewhat disappointing.
Shaun Grondin
Sam provided excellent service, the chef prepared the food to perfection, and the freshness and taste of the food was one of the best Saskatoon has to offer! We will be back!
Jo-Ann
This was our 2nd visit and it was a wonderful dining experience each time. The food and wine suggestions have been spot on. Our servers were delightful and knowledgeable. It's my favourite restaurant in town.
Opentable Diner
The food was delicious. We ordered a variety of sharing plates that were all amazing. They are staffed really well so we never once waited to order or have the table cleared. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable about everything in the menu, food and drink. It is on the higher price range BUT you definitely get value for your money
Shelby
First time at POP after being patrons of Primal for many years. Our food was absolutely outstanding and delicious. Service was excellent and drinks were very well made. Will definitely be back!
Bre Hipkin
Pop is my absolute favourite go-to any time I want a fancy dinner in Saskatoon. I love the vibe, I love that the decor sort of feels like I’m at a grandpa’s house with the mounted fish and 80s exposed stone, the modelling reruns on TV are such a fun touch, and the mirrors make it feel way bigger than it is. I always come for the oysters and wine flights, and stay for the interesting and ever changing mains. I still dream about their nettle gnocchi. This time I came for my birthday, tried the parsnip ravioli with Gorgonzola and apples (oml), and my basque cheesecake (so good) came out with a sparkler. They made up an orange wine flight for me because their usual wine flight was sold out and it was incredible. The servers are always so lovely, the music is always good, 10/10, no notes.
Lindsay
POP wine bar is an amazing little gem! They have such tasty cocktails and food! They even made me a special dish that used to be on the menu. The servers are always friendly and attentive.
Had a lovely date night my wife and I, was younger crowd, food & drinks were amazing! Had a great time!
Oishik Khan
The place doesn't really have a theme and looks like a bunch of random stuff on walls. Feels uninviting and for some reason the vibe felt not very comfortable and felt like I was somewhere I didn't belong. Music was way to loud and the seats and tables are cramped and too small. Oh and we waited half an hour for our oysters, but they did give us half off because of that which we appreciate. Food was good, but again the atmosphere made us leave after appetizers. Probably wouldn't come again
Kristine
Delicious, fresh oysters, sumptuous shrimp, and small plates rounded out a lovely evening.
Chris
I came across a scenario that I'm curious if it's anyone else has experienced at this establishment
I was approached online buy a female named Aubrey, she invited me to meet her at this establishment. When arriving there she told me that she was on her way and then requested that I order a platter and a drink for her telling me exactly which ones knowing the menu perfectly obviously being very versed in their menu.
After about an hour of waiting it became painfully obvious that I was being stood up for no reason and when I asked about it she got mad at me telling me that I was being very impatient and apparently snapping at her.
After reading a few reviews on here it came to my mind that it is possible that if a restaurant was getting bad reviews and is in a bad area of town but trying to place itself as a high-end lounge and is maybe not doing that great one way of getting people through the door is to trick them to come in under the guise of a date that never shows up because now I am a patron of this restaurant due to circumstances I otherwise would not have chosen.
The menu seems to be overpriced with very small portions and as far as the area of town, you don't have to step two feet outside the door to see very grubby people walking by holding their pants up and asking for change.
I do not recommend visiting
R Pittet
Cute spot. Great for a date. Oysters anf Burrata were amazing. Loved the atmosphere.
I really wanted steak frites last night and after looking at the websites of numerous restaurants and chains I was surprised to see that Pop Wine bar served it. I love everything “Christie Peters” so we headed out. Best steak frites I have had in a very long time (and we just got back from Montreal). I asked for the salsa verde on the side because I usually don't like anything extra on my steak but I ended up dunking my steak into this fresh delicious sauce. The truffle fries were amazing ... super crispy with a touch of truffle flavouring ( I think most places use way too much truffle) and everything dusted with the teeniest white edible flowers I can't wait to go back and do it all again. Oh and.... The flax bread served with a slab of salty butter and honey is also an absolute necessity
Always a great time. Fantastic food and drinks
Saskatoon's Pop Wine Bar on 20th Street is a fun spot to spend happy hour on a Friday afternoon. Oysters and bottles of their house bubbly are on sale, and the rest of the tapas-style food goes down well. Try the flight of sparkling pet-nat wines (which are a bit of a specialty here), the arancini, and a charcuterie board featuring delicious house-made terrine with fruit and pistachios. There are some nice semi-private areas in which to have more intimate conversations or in which to gather a table of friends, along with a hopping front of house with plenty of helpful servers to keep the libations and comestibles coming.
The food was very good. I was disappointed in the wine selections. Given that they call themselves a "wine bar" I had higher expectations. I sent a glass back, and was charged for it. Somewhat disappointing.
Sam provided excellent service, the chef prepared the food to perfection, and the freshness and taste of the food was one of the best Saskatoon has to offer! We will be back!
This was our 2nd visit and it was a wonderful dining experience each time. The food and wine suggestions have been spot on. Our servers were delightful and knowledgeable. It's my favourite restaurant in town.
The food was delicious. We ordered a variety of sharing plates that were all amazing. They are staffed really well so we never once waited to order or have the table cleared. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable about everything in the menu, food and drink. It is on the higher price range BUT you definitely get value for your money
First time at POP after being patrons of Primal for many years. Our food was absolutely outstanding and delicious. Service was excellent and drinks were very well made. Will definitely be back!
Pop is my absolute favourite go-to any time I want a fancy dinner in Saskatoon. I love the vibe, I love that the decor sort of feels like I’m at a grandpa’s house with the mounted fish and 80s exposed stone, the modelling reruns on TV are such a fun touch, and the mirrors make it feel way bigger than it is. I always come for the oysters and wine flights, and stay for the interesting and ever changing mains. I still dream about their nettle gnocchi. This time I came for my birthday, tried the parsnip ravioli with Gorgonzola and apples (oml), and my basque cheesecake (so good) came out with a sparkler. They made up an orange wine flight for me because their usual wine flight was sold out and it was incredible. The servers are always so lovely, the music is always good, 10/10, no notes.
POP wine bar is an amazing little gem! They have such tasty cocktails and food! They even made me a special dish that used to be on the menu. The servers are always friendly and attentive.
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a lovely date night my wife and I, was younger crowd, food & drinks were amazing! Had a great time!
The place doesn't really have a theme and looks like a bunch of random stuff on walls. Feels uninviting and for some reason the vibe felt not very comfortable and felt like I was somewhere I didn't belong. Music was way to loud and the seats and tables are cramped and too small. Oh and we waited half an hour for our oysters, but they did give us half off because of that which we appreciate. Food was good, but again the atmosphere made us leave after appetizers. Probably wouldn't come again
Delicious, fresh oysters, sumptuous shrimp, and small plates rounded out a lovely evening.
I came across a scenario that I'm curious if it's anyone else has experienced at this establishment
I was approached online buy a female named Aubrey, she invited me to meet her at this establishment. When arriving there she told me that she was on her way and then requested that I order a platter and a drink for her telling me exactly which ones knowing the menu perfectly obviously being very versed in their menu.
After about an hour of waiting it became painfully obvious that I was being stood up for no reason and when I asked about it she got mad at me telling me that I was being very impatient and apparently snapping at her.
After reading a few reviews on here it came to my mind that it is possible that if a restaurant was getting bad reviews and is in a bad area of town but trying to place itself as a high-end lounge and is maybe not doing that great one way of getting people through the door is to trick them to come in under the guise of a date that never shows up because now I am a patron of this restaurant due to circumstances I otherwise would not have chosen.
The menu seems to be overpriced with very small portions and as far as the area of town, you don't have to step two feet outside the door to see very grubby people walking by holding their pants up and asking for change.
I do not recommend visiting
Cute spot. Great for a date. Oysters anf Burrata were amazing. Loved the atmosphere.
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