Studio 99 — Restaurant in Edmonton

Went here before a game, it's probably the worst buffet I've been to. However, I went when it was still "new." Maybe it has changed since.

All the food seemed to taste old or like they kept adding stuff to hide the stale taste? Food wasn't hot at all, luke warm once you sat back down. They also tried to be over creative with the food and had some super weird stuff. They also severely lacked in food for people with allergens/intolerances. If you are vegan/vegetarian, your options were a ball of cotton candy or plain greens from the salad bar? Even the fries were cooked in duck fat and smothered with cheap parmesan? For gluten free (I am not personally GF), I don't think there were any options besides a slice of meat, plain salad and cotton candy? I was not vegan at the time I visited and did try a couple other things, including dessert. Was either bland and stale or some concoction failure. Which the dessert is definitely old or overcooked, most baked goods were like chewy and hard, not soft and warm. Wasn't good at all! I really hope they improved the menu/quality considering the price. Huge waste..

Atmosphere was uncomfortable. It was extremely busy, loud and a long line up (which is fair considering it's at an arena). Gotta expect that going to a big event.

Service isn't really a thing as it's a buffet. Kind of the point of buffets, the food and stuff just sits out there. Drink service was alright I'd say.

*Price is set for the time/event. This may not be what it is...

We decided to give Studio 99 a try before a show, and it was a massive letdown. First off, we ordered margaritas, and it was clear the bartenders had no idea how to make them. What we got was lime juice and tequila—completely awful, especially for the insane price they were charging. We mentioned it to the server, and their “fix” was to just add more syrup and soda. Really? It’s not that hard to make a proper margarita.

Then we thought we’d try the food, only to find out the only option was a $38 per person buffet with a pitiful selection—hot dogs? Seriously? For that price, we expected way more. This place is a total rip-off, just like everything else at Rexall. Overpriced and underwhelming....

This was the second time I've visited studio 99. They have upped the price from 55$ per head, to 64$ per head.

At those prices I just don't see the value when you compare 99's buffet style cold, stale food and overpriced drinks to a nearby resturant with cheaper drinks and fresh food.

Maybe you could see value in skipping the lines, and having dinner right in rogers place, but next time I will be spending the money at a near by resturant with fresh hot food, and reasonably priced drinks.

No complaints about the server, as she kept the...