Metric Garden Lounge - Saskatoon

This patio in Saskatoon is likely the best one around. The view is amazing, the atmosphere is calm, and the service is super friendly.

The stunning view, serene gardens located behind the famous Bessborough, delicious cocktails and appetizers, great company... perfection!

We were in town for only one night, and wanted somewhere to meet family for dinner and drinks. We were greeted promptly upon arrival and escorted to our table. The entire bistro overlooks the hotels formal garden as well as the river. Daily features were explained and drink orders taken. Menu was condensed, but what we expected for a bistro and not a full restaurant. Three of our party ordered the steak and one ordered the burger. All food arrived as ordered and steaks were cooked as desired. The only issue was the bistro was lacking steak knives. However, this was not an issue as the steaks were of a quality that they were cut with our butter knives (very impressive).Prices were reasonable given our dinner ($130 for an appetizer, bottle of wine, two steak dinners and two desserts including tax)This is a outdoor bistro (there is no indoor seating) and it did get cool once the sun began to set. However, the facility did have multiple gas patio heaters that were moved about the patio to provide heat.

The breakfast menu is excellent and the staff are very friendly. There is nothing better than sitting in the garden with the sun shining and a view of the river.

When I am at Metric, behind the Bessborough overlooking the gardens area and then the river, I feel like I could be anywhere - The Boathouse in Central Park, looking over English Bay or watching the Danube. It is a good place to relax and have some delicious food. The menu is similar to the one upstairs, but there is something for everyone and the desserts are great.