Twist Tapas Bistro & Wine Bar
• 531 3rd St. SE | Medicine Hat, AB | T1A 0H2
Average User Rating:
8.51/10
8.51/10
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"Decent Food. . . .Big Prices"
Big Eater
May 2011 — "While I can understand how some would enjoy the quaint atmosphere and the artsy feel of the place I will personally never return. While I understand that businesses have to make money, the prices of the food in comparison with either other locations with equally prepared dishes or larger portions was greatly exaggerated. Our server was unable to explain or describe the differences in the dishes and we constantly had to ask for additional bread needed to eat the Tapas, which was strange as there was only one other table filled who had to do the same thing. If you have too much money and want to feel that you are part of some sort of upper society than this may be one of the only places in Medicine Hat that you can fill that niche. "
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"would not try it twice"
July 2010 — "Normally I would appreciate the efforts made to make a restaurant stand out but my lunch this week was just plain bad. I ordered the fish taco and was hoping for my $14 dollars worth and was left hungry and $14 poorer. I gave it my best effort but just could not stomach the flavours included in this dish(too many to list, one really bad). I have never left a restaurant without eating first, but this time I left it all, three trying bites and I was done. Service was fine, place was clean, but after this bad tasting "wrap"(no taco) I won't be back. ps, this was not my first fish taco, just first from this restaurant."
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"Such a great little place!"
Laury
January 2009 — "Just wanted to say that our dining experience at Twist last night was wonderful as always! The music by Lyle Rebbeck was great and the food was to die for. The service was also good. We always have such a good time in this quiet atmosphere (although we can still get a little bit rowdy)."
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"Amazing little place"
Laury
August 2008 — "Twist is a intimate little place that you can relax in and not worry about trying to talk over other. I love it! The food is absolutely amazing although I think that the portions should be about 20% larger for the dollar you pay. Trust me, I don't mind paying for the amazing food and good service but I find it take 4 dishes to fill my husband and I up and at the price, it really should take only 3. We also would come more often if this were so as it would be a little less costly. Right now we come every second month."
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"Outstanding Restaurant Idea!"Billy
March 2008 — "Finally something different in the Hat!
Tapas and Wine - what a great idea! Live music too - wow!
Had a fantastic evening with great tasting Tapas and fine wines to choose from. Once you get used to the idea of Tapas it's really addictive. An unusual and refreshing idea! Twist was recommended to us as by our good friends and we were not disappointed!
May not please everyone, especially if you want large helpings and lots of it! I dont think it's about that. The atmosphere was great and the staff were well informed on the variety of wines available. The staff recommendations were surprisingly accurate. It's a real dining experience!
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening as it was relaxed yet classy. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
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"What a treat"Toni
March 2008 — " A friend reccomended me to this restaurant, so my husband and I went in for a romantic dinner. When we arrived, there was a very eye catching specials board that was located just at the entrance to the patio. We had a quick look and proceded inside. We were greeted by who would be our waitress for the evening, she was smartly dressed and very pleasantly informed us that we could chose a table wherever we liked. We grabbed a spot by the window and started looking at the menu that was already on the table. Our waitress brought us a wine list and another menu. Once we were informed of the specials we knew we had to have them. A Spicy shrimp and mango salad, Salmon and crab cakes and Almond stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. I also wanted to try the Chorizo sausage, the Beef cutlet and the Cheese plate. We were brought some olives that had been marinated in house and before we knew it food started coming out. One or two plates at a time, we enjoyed the wonderful flavors that the Chef had combined in her origional recipies. Throughout the whole meal the waitress was very attentive, ensuring that each plate was as satisfying as the next. All in all we spent about a hundred dollars (including a healthy tip for the very knowledgable waitress) and we were stuffed. Everything was so delicious and the service was high class. Nothing like any other restaurant in Medicine Hat. Everything is made from scratch and it definitly shows.I would reccomend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys great food and exceptional service. Before we left we were sure to reserve a table for next weeks Jazz night with one of our favorite local Jazz artists, Lyle Rebbeck. "
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"A Refreshing change from the norm"
John
March 2008 — "Having eaten at just about every type of restaurant in town I took a friends recommendation and tried the small Tapas bar known as Twist. I was greeted by a smiling waitress and shown to a table free from the clutter of commercial advertisement literature. The quiet ambiance of the bar restaurant was a welcome break from the normal formula of loud décor and even louder sports channels from a multitude of TVs. The menu looks little strange but was carefully explained buy the friendly, polite waitress. I opted for the excellent sweet potato fingers covered in a terrific crisp coating, this dish alone threatened to fill me up. I then opted for a plate of excellent prawns, followed by a truly excellent chicken curry which was a real display of what can be achieved by the ‘home cooked from fresh ingredients’ approach to good food. This is no fast food joint and each dish should be savoured. Much effort appears to have gone into producing quality dishes with a difference. The choice of wine was excellent and was knowledgably recommended by the waitress. Small complimentary nibbles were provided in between dishes and at all times I was looked after and made to feel as a valued customer. A small word of caution should be noted, whilst you do not receive the traditional huge plate full of fries and onion rings as a meal, the carefully chosen plates of more modest tasty morsels can still leave you feeling full, only this time you will know not from fries etc. I also noticed that those around me seemed to come from a range of age groups and were engaged in conversation whilst dipping into various dishes, Twist really seems to encapsulate that atmosphere which makes you want to relax and take your time to enjoy both the great food and the company of those around you. I can only recommend this bar wholeheartedly to any one looking for somewhere a bit different from the norm. Great food, great value, friendly service, and sophisticated atmosphere."
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DescriptionTwist is a popular tapas and wine bar in Medicine Hat and offers a quiet and sophisticated atmosphere paired with a full range of wines and tapas. Customers can opt for the daily specials or choose from a menu which includes seafood dishes, curries and Mediterranean fare made from fresh ingredients. The bar also occasionally features live music.
Location Information531 3rd St. SE
Medicine Hat
AB
T1A 0H2
