Restaurant · in Edmonton · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 2878 reviews
Address: 10220 103 St NW #109, Edmonton, AB T5J 0M8
Sabor: Two Friends, One Ocean
Sabor tastes like a story because it is one: two boys from Edmonton’s north end — one born in Chile, one in Portugal — grew up, went their ways, and came back to open the city’s defining Iberian dining room. Since 2008, in the historic Boardwalk Building downtown, chef Lino Oliveira has been cooking the food of his Portuguese childhood while Christian Mena, a former singer and stage performer, runs the front of house like the host of a very good party.
The Story
Oliveira learned his craft the unteachable way — beside his mother, the village women and the fishermen of Portugal’s northern coast — and that inheritance shapes every menu. The founders’ creed, “Flavour. Feeling. Friendship.”, isn’t marketing; it’s the operating system of a room where family-style platters and no-fuss hospitality are policy.
What to Order
Seafood is the mother tongue: the lobster risotto and paella are the signatures guests cross the city for, and the daily fish honours whatever the (Ocean Wise certified) suppliers landed. The piri piri chicken carries the Portuguese flame, tapas open the evening properly, and the Iberian wine cellar — sherry to Douro — deserves a slow read.
The Space
Heritage brick, warm light and white linen energy without white linen stiffness. It’s a room built for anniversaries that ends up hosting Tuesday dinners, because the atmosphere refuses to save itself for special occasions.
Who It’s For
Celebration tables, couples marking something, seafood lovers with standards, and diners who want a restaurant with an actual soul behind the menu.
Good to Know
When to book? Several days ahead for weekend evenings; anniversaries deserve the corner tables — ask.
What’s the signature dish? The lobster risotto, with the paella a close and popular second.
Can we dine family-style? Yes — sharing is the house’s preferred format alongside à la carte.
Is there private dining? Yes — the room handles group celebrations with practised ease.
Anything for meat-focused guests? The piri piri chicken and Iberian meat plates convert seafood skeptics nightly.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 16:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 18:48:20
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Came here for my birthday, and the service was wonderful, from getting a welcome card to swapping plates and cutlery after the appetizers.
We ordered the tomato salad, the lobster risotto, the seafood paella and the oct…
Annie was our server, but the rest of the staff also helped make our evening magical. There were a lot of us, and we came to celebrate my father-in-law's birthday. The staff made us feel so welcome and cared for.
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The food was unbeatable. For seafood in central Alberta, I don't think you can find anything better. The mussels and clams were especially tasty. I ordered the seafood platter for two but ended up making another order of…
The food was INCREDIBLE. But the service was even better. Not only amazing tasting food, but such a wonderful server, Pamela. I came here for my birthday and such a wonderful way to celebrate and again, to top it off….…
Everything was very tasty and filling. The staff are good, we were seated at a table I didn't really like, but a table nearby freed up and they moved us there without any problem. Lots of people, so it's better to book a…