the rook and raven

worst service i've ever had in a restaurant.foodis decent and well priced. guinness is just ok.

came here on saturday at lunch time, was referred by a friend that thefoodwas good. group of us were shocked at the small menu. the place was dark and dingy, and the music was something you would hear while making up a mini movie about the game clue. we ordered some drinks and the moose head beer that my friend had did not taste like moose head. also, the waitress did not even know the special of the day, and we found out that they do not do that anyways after asking and her having to scramble around asking other workers. we were dissapointed with the menu so asked if we could order snacks which were to be served only after 2pm. she then told us on saturdays they serve snacks all day (why wouldn't she inform us before?) we all ended up ordering the poutine which was so salty we each had to take a take out box. i thought i was going to have a heart attack. not going back

won't lie: the high quality surprised me. not knowing if this was more of a ‘pub-place’ or ‘sit-down’ dining sort of place, it took quite of few recommendations before i dragged myself here. and i am very glad i did.

thefoodwas excellent, and considering that you’re paying a very fair price makes it even better. my short ribs had the perfect flavors and tenderness that would make zeus look away from his ambrosia. balanced perfectly with fresh vegetables (glazed carrots are equally amazing) and mash, this dish is definitely a downtown deal. maybe the meat was a touch salty, but that’s something that i easily overlooked with every swig of guinness.

similar positive remarks came from other diners, such as “best chicken club that [she has] ever eaten” and “this grilled flank steak is so good i’d sell my first born son!” (okay, maybe one of those statements was slightly doctored). my point is that thefoodat r&r is of a very high quality.

the server did not bring up dessert. instead we had to ask for it specifically. turns out that the dessert was not something “that people regularly asked for.” their only option, a peanut butter cheesecake, was packed with flavor and came out in a fairly large serving. my main complaint about is that it held a very thick and gluey texture in the mouth. good... but extremely gluey. i fear for any denture patients trying to tackle this cheesecake.

unlike many other reviewers, i cannot say that our service was excellent. i can’t even say it was good. the dining floor wasn’t full and she still seemed forgetful and in a constant daze/rush. i am hoping that our next visit will be different.

overall, rook and raven gives greatfoodfor a good price. if my stomach were any larger, i’d have definitely ordered the whole appetizer menu. creativity is certainly alive here. without a doubt: i highly recommend this gastro pub establishment.

been here a few times (lunch and dinner). thefoodis above average but nothing too surprising. great service tho. would definitely recommend!

great place for comfortfoodin a nice atmosphere. i've never ordered anything here i didn't like. i get the feeling everyfoodmenu item has a clear goal in mind, in contrast to existing for the purpose of crossing off some checkbox on a list named "minimum dishes your pub must serve", everything here is definitely prepared from scratch, with skill. the fries are great so don't skip them if you're on the fence. suggestions: fried chicken club, fish & chips.

sunday night in downtown saskatoon is pretty quiet.  not too many places are open.  luckily the rook and raven is an exception.  my wife and i decided to give this pub a shot based on the fact that almost every other option was closed.  i'm glad we did.  thefoodwas outstanding.  we shared a plate of smoked bbq wings before dinner salads for entrees.  i chose the duck confit version while my wife tried the steak and blue cheese.  everything was spot on.  on top of thefoodwe shared a liter of wine which was reasonably price at $35.  i think the entire bill with tip was around $90.  all in all, the rook and raven is highly recommended.

i have been coming here for years and have literally never been disappointed. thefoodis reasonably priced and far, far above what i expect for pub food, and the service is always decent.
my recommendations are the chicken or the steak, and do yourself a favour and try the sweet potato chips! they are mind blowing.
this is the most consistently good restaurant in saskatoon, in my opinion.

a friend and i came here for dinner a few months ago. we both ordered the special which was a chicken cesar wrap and fries. thefoodwas excellent and the service was fairly good as well. would return if i was in the area!!

came here again tonight with a group of people. the service was slow, but thefoodwas delicious. wasn’t as hot as it could have been but very delicious and reasonably priced! 4/5

i went to the rook a couple of weeks ago. it was my first time there and we went in the middle of an afternoon on a weekday so it was very quiet. i had the bison cheek sandwich and words cannot describe how amazing it was. the best sandwich i have ever had, honestly. my boyfriend had their blt, it was good but also also got fries with it and they were majorly over salted, probably to make you buy more drinks. over all, thefoodwas great. the service was just okay and that's why i'm only giving the rook and raven a 4 star review. i would definitely recommend this place just for thefoodthough!

i'd heard nothing but good things about this place, but was very disappointed with my experiences both times that i tried it. the mac and cheese was very bland; it's like they forgot to add the sauce to it, and the chicken sandwich tasted like pure onion. the service wasn't good either. the waitresses did the bare minimum, but never even checked to see if thefoodwas okay after it was dropped off. super disappointing, because most of my friends rave about this place.

so we tried this restaurant for the first time this evening. thefoodwas good and pretty tasty. we came around 6 and were seated right away. the woman who greeted us was so friendly. our server on the other hand made us feel like attending to us was a chore and then another table came and she was super cheery. so that was pretty disappointing and all the reason for rating lower. back to thefoodthough. i had the grilled sirloin with fries and it was good for the price. i quite enjoyed my meal. my friend had fish and chips and that was also very good. lastly my boyfriend had the pork belly main with potatoes and saskatoon berries and that was by far my favourite ! overall thefoodwas good and the service was mediocre . we plan to return and hopefully the server in more pleasant this next time.

i enjoy thefoodat the rook and raven. their steak night is really good, love the prawns. their brunch special is also quite delicious. i prefer to be there earlier than later because it gets quite loud and apparently i am super old so i can't take it.

the rook and raven is a great place to eat supper! my chicken supreme was so delicious. the fig, chorizo, and goat cheese sauce are an ingenious combination! the fish and chips are also quite good. the cod has the best breading and is cooked to perfection. i love that there are interesting menu items, made with high quality ingredients, not just barfoodlike i expected. i definitely recommend this restaurant. just don't eat here if you're in a hurry or on a time schedule, thefooddoesn't come out quickly.

simply put its hands down easily best place downtown forfoodand drink. people may say otherwise but in my opinion thefoodis creative the specials are amazing and creativity is evident. not a lot of places are as bold with there flavours and risk takers from beef cheeks to duck pb and j my past experiences have been great and equally as great are the drink features. the menu is silid from top to bottom. creativity front of house and back a true gem and great representation of a dining experience that never disappoints. see you there again soon

hands down the best pubfoodin the city!! service can be hit or miss however. they have a "surf and turf" special on wednesday nights that is to die for! it's also only $12.. that's comparable to an a&w meal.. this place is a gem!