Ayden - Saskatoon

Where do I begin?  We've been 3 times so far and each time we leave wanting more.  Most recently it was simply to have a couple drinks and enjoy the ambiance.  Luckily we sat right in front of the bar tenders and were entertained during our stay.
http://www.aydenkitchenandbar.com/

Rating: 1-Poor 5-Great

Atmosphere...................5
Music.............................5
Food..............................5
Service...........................5
Menu selection...............5
Wine selection................5
Price..............................5*
*Price based on quality of food

The first time we enjoyed this restaurant we chose the sausage platter as a starter.  Fantastic. And I love that they serve so many things simply on a cutting board.  3 types of sausage each with a little garnish or sauce.  The simplicity of this makes it so delicious.
The second time I opted for the shrimp. I adore shrimp, so I'm easily satisfied. But again, the batter, the spicy aioli...it's fantastic.  My partner had the scallops, and they too hit the nail on the head. Expertly seasoned and cooked perfectly.

Our mains the first time were the pork loin for me and steak for my partner. We're always hesitant to order steak in a restaurant as he cooks it so well at home. But he was not disappointed.  Hard to be disappointed with ribeye.  My pork was so tender and juicy and the cheese grits underneath were an excellent accompaniment.
Our second time I had the simple burger. And Oh. My. God. I think I enjoyed the bun the most. Clearly housemade with a buttery top. And the fries. My my the fries.  I've never had fries that good before.  This could be dangerous considering my office is only a block away.  My partner selected the pasta special of the evening, and I can't recall exactly what was in it, but it was good.  And service. They are attentive without being annoying, and know how to serve. I like this.

We've only had dessert once, you don't need anything sweet after your main, it's that good.  I believe we had the chocolate cake, and it was delicious.

Our most recent visit was just for drinks, and we may have ordered the shrimp with aioli again. :-)  The bar tenders are awesome. Not in a showy way, but just entertaining while they mix interesting drinks.  My new favourite is a raspberry, gin, egg white thing. I can't recall the name, but it's fun, girly and delicious.

Overall this place gets a 5.

I can't wait to go back!