The Diplomat Steakhouse — Restaurant in Regina

Worst Meal To Come Home To

I will start by saying that my family is not wealthy. However, after flying home for Christmas from Toronto on Dec. 19, 2017, to have a meal with my mother, she treated me with one at the Diplomat. It was my first time there.

For a fine dining restaurant, one would think that a simple order of a steak sandwich and fries, and my mother's burger and fries, would be fresh--especially when combined, the bill totalled over $50.

However, the fries were crusty, old-tasting an appearing to have recently thawed out. And upon being asked by our waitress how the food was, I said everything tastes fresh except for the fries.

She would go on to tell the owner's son this, who, in turn, walked by our table a gave a snickering laugh. He followed five or so minutes later by saying he heard there was a problem with our meal, to which I explained the aforementioned to him. I said they taste old, frozen, not fresh.

The man replied that they were, indeed, frozen, and that's what patrons at the Diplomat, purportedly one of Regina's finer establishments, liked the most.

I replied that after travelling home from Toronto to be treated for a nice meal, I was disappointed that for over $50, not all of our food was fresh.

At this point, the man became increasingly defensive by raising his voice--keep in mind, there were other people eating at tables nearby--and asking what else he could get us. He talked over my mother, and said "Another starch?" as he gazed at her burger and fries. He then called me out for my comment about the old nature of the fries, to which I explained honesty is important and for an expensive restaurant, this was a disappointment.

I will never eat there again for what happened to my mom and I. I would have never mentioned anything about the privileged meal we shared if it hadn't been for the fact that it was my mom spending a lot of money on our meals and that part of our meals were old. Not to mention, the owner's son was an arrogant, loud-mouthed bully who tried to embarrass my mom and I through the scene he caused.

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One of the best complete dining experiences I've enjoyed in ages. From the moment you enter the ambiance and attentive care by staff make you feel right at home. For starters all staff were masked. Liz was our server. No change that. She was our host. Aside from making sure everything was always topped up as far as drinks and ensured a steady flow of food. But it didn't stop there... she bantered back and forth with us...adding so much more to the experience. My steak was done to perfection. I like mine medium rare and it was exactly made to order. Seasoning on both the steak and in the rice was just enough to tease the palate and more than enough to satisfy. My wife & son in law had the feta chicken which was scrumptious. Was hard to choose between both but I hadn't had a steak in a while . I tried a bit of my wife's feta chicken and it was out of this world. My daughter had a melt in your mouth 8 oz filet Mignon. We all had the garlic shrimp skewer as an appetizer. Came hot with melted butter and the shrimp quality was great. Not rubbery as some shrimp can be but firm and just enough chew to it. We finished off with cheesecake dessert. Which was every bit as fantastic as the rest of the meal. Creamy moist but yet firm. And this was all for $41 per person. All I can say to the entire staff is a heartfelt thank you and kudos to all for making it such a wonderful memory for us. Added a pic of our son-in-law trying to meet the challenge Liz gave him to eat ice cream with a...

Definitely one of the gem Steakhouses (and may be the best in Regina). Even after staying in South America for 2.5 years and with all those exquisite experiences of "Asado", I will still say Diplomat will definitely make it to the top 3 steakhouses we have been to till date.

Ambience is very soothing and gives you a royal old British Architectural touch in their interior and theme, we sort of liked that thoroughly.

Coming to the food, the steaks were indeed mind blowing. I was planning to taste world famous "Kobe beef" for a long time and when I noticed it is available under Diplomat's menu, then it was a must go for me. Although it burnt a hole in my pocket (CAD 80) for sure, but was definitely worth it..

I didn't become disappointed at all with the result. Due to their process of ageing the meat minimum 40-50 days before cooking, every slice and cut of meat is very tender (not chewy at all).

Also they have special menu for 40 years anniversary which can be an option for many who wants to keep it under budget (platter comes for CAD 40 but will only be available till end of May 2019).

Steaks and other menu items are a tad bit on the pricy side but the quality and taste they offer compensates that.

Me and my wife enjoyed thoroughly! The place is suitable for casual dinner as well as special dates. Very polite employees always carrying a smile. Our server Rod was very friendly and we had a great time chatting with him too.

I recommend the place...