The Local Chef — Restaurant in Grande Prairie

Short version : This new spot in town offers fantastic homemade food at incredibly reasonable prices. The chef/owner's passion and warmth add to the experience.

Long version : I recently had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful new spot in town, and it exceeded all my expectations.

We started with the spinach dip, which was nothing short of extraordinary. Creamy and rich, it was infused with Middle Eastern spices that elevated the flavor to something truly unique and amazing. It was served with crisp, warm bread and deep fried pita that complemented the dip beautifully.

For our main course, we opted for the BBQ platter. Each component of the platter was a delight in its own right. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The beef rib was tender and smoky, practically falling off the bone. The mac and cheese was creamy and indulgent, providing a comforting contrast to the smoky meats. Each bite was a joy, making it clear that a great deal of care went into crafting every element.

One of the highlights of our visit was the pricing. Despite the high quality of the food, the prices are incredibly reasonable, making this spot the best bang for your buck in the city. The fact that everything is homemade only adds to the value.

The chef and owner is a true gem. Friendly and passionate, you can see the love and dedication he pours into every dish. His warm demeanor made the experience even more enjoyable.

I can't wait to return and explore more of the menu. Each dish promises a unique and delicious experience. If you're looking for fantastic homemade food at unbeatable prices, this is the place to be. ...

The food here is some of the best-tasting you can get in town for a mostly reasonable price. The staff are always friendly and welcoming—especially the chef, who’s a genuinely kind man. I really appreciate how he always checks in to ask how the food is—massive shoutout to him. The location is consistently clean, and the cutlery provided is always spotless.

However, I can't in good faith recommend this place for dinner. Portion sizes, particularly for the price, can be on the smaller side. I noticed this most with the BBQ platter and the chicken parmesan, which are two of the more expensive items on the menu. The chicken parmesan comes with penne noodles, and simply increasing the portion of pasta—an inexpensive addition—would go a long way toward making the dish feel complete. As for the BBQ platter, while the beef rib looks impressive, it's mostly bone with not much meat - the same can be said of the wings. In fact, you get more meat on the half chicken breast that comes with it than on the rib itself, which seems odd given that the rib seems to be the main selling point of the platter. That said, both dishes were absolutely delicious—just lacking in quantity. With a few small adjustments, they could easily be standout dinner options.

Because of this, I’d recommend coming here for lunch or a...

My wife and I heard it was great, stopped in yesterday for lunch. It lives up to the hype! I had a pesto chicken club focaccia sandwich, my wife had chicken parmigiana, both foods we really enjoy. This quality was superb. My chicken sandwich, while it seems like a simple recipe, was perfect. The chicken was cooked perfectly, he had it sliced thinly and layered (not sliced like at a deli, thicker than that), and it was so nicely cooked and tender I was surprised. The bacon, I have not seen bacon cooked that consistently from corner to corner it was the best cooked bacon I have seen in 41 years of being a bacon enthusiast.

It was literally the best chicken club of my life by a pretty large margin.

My wife's chicken parm was also the best I've had, and she's ordered that at many different restaurants. I guess that's the difference of a "chef" and the rest of us haha. The chicken was cooked perfectly, the breading was perfect, the sauce on top was corner to corner, as was the cheese. Tasted great when I tried a bit.

I am gushing about the food, because of how enthusiastic I am about this place. I liked the rest as well, the chairs, benches, the bathrooms had a nice style tap you can just press on, a stool for little kids to reach. I hope you guys are here for many many...