šØš¦ Reginaās Hidden Western Gem Found! š¤«
This winter break, I hit the jackpot in downtown Reginaāmeet The Rooftop Bar and Grill, a cozy spot thatās totally worth a detour if youāre passing through SK! First off, the ownerās from Northeast Chinaāsuper warm, chatty, and kills it in the kitchen. And letās talk portions: pure Northeast-style generosity. Two of us ate till we could barely walk, took leftovers, and the bill (before tip!) was just $80+. As someone whoās been ātraumatizedā by Vancouverās sky-high prices, this made my heart (and wallet) sing š. Letās Dive Into the Food š“ 1ļøā£ Seafood Pasta š The star of the meal! Tangy-sweet sauce that hits just right, and the seafood? Loaded. Plump shrimp, tender scallops⦠I added a side of salmon, and it was hugeāalmost as big as my palm! Fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying I wanted to lick the bowl. 2ļøā£ Pumpkin Soup š Warm, creamy, and packed with rich pumpkin flavor. Perfect for Reginaās chilly days, and the presentation? So pretty it looked like a little autumn hug in a bowl. 3ļøā£ Smoked Salmon Salad š„ This appetizer stole my heart! š„¹ Smoked salmon, crisp apples, fresh veggies, and creamy avocadoātossed in a light dressing thatās bright and refreshing. Itās the kind of salad that makes you excited to eat greens. 4ļøā£ Banana Chocolate Cake š° Fresh out of the oven, with the ownerās secret sauce drizzled on topāheavenly. Warm, moist, with a gooey chocolate-banana combo thatās sweet but not overpowering. We practically fought over the last bite. 5ļøā£ Dry Ribs 𤤠Only at a Chinese-owned Western spot will you get bone-in dry ribs this good! Tender meat that pulls off the bone, with that perfect ādryā crust thatās salty, smoky, and addictive. We couldnāt finish, so the owner packed it upāreheated the next day, it was still crispy and flavorful. Total Chinese stomach catnip. From the ownerās friendly chitchat to the āno skimpingā portions and prices that feel like a gift, this spot is a food desert oasis. Whether youāre craving comfort food, fresh seafood, or a sweet finish, The Rooftop deliversāwith heart. If youāre in Regina, do yourself a favor and track this place down. Your taste buds (and wallet) will thank you! š š The Rooftop Bar and Grill, Regina SK #WesternCuisine #HiddenGems #ReginaEats #FoodDesertOasis #BudgetFriendlyEats #ReginaFoodie š“āØ