Rge Rd

RGE RD is a farm‑to‑table / prairie cuisine restaurant founded by Chef Blair Lebsack and Caitlin Fulton in 2013

The food philosophy emphasizes local, sustainable, ethical sourcing. They do wood fire cookery, whole‑animal butchery, seasonal ingredients.

They also run The Butchery by RGE RD, a market‑style shop next door, offering house cured meats, sausages, custom cuts, etc.

Ambience & Dining Experience

• Rustic, 60‑seat restaurant just outside downtown core.

• Known for wood‑burning oven (birch and maple), smoke, etc. They use “Questionable Bits” for their nightly special — the parts of the animal less common but creatively used.

• They offer private/semi‑private dining spaces: The Farmhouse, The Butcher’s Table, The Larder.

Cuisine & Menu Highlights

• Expect ingredients like wild game, sustainable seafood, local vegetables and grains.

• Examples: Elk tartare, Alberta boar, Pilatus Farms bison, duck breast from local farms.

• They change the menu often to reflect season and availability. Whole‑animal programs are core to their menu.

Recognition & Price Range

• RGE RD has won various awards and accolades: named among Edmonton’s best, included in Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants.

• It is on the more expensive side. Based on reviews, expect ≈$80‑120+ per person depending on drinks, how many courses, and special tasting (or the “Road Trip” tasting menu) if you go that route.