Earls Kitchen + Bar

Since starting as a burger-and-beer joint in Edmonton in 1982, Earls has spent decades defining the space between fast casual and fine dining. The company remains family-owned and avoids the cookie-cutter franchise look, opting instead for distinct designs that fit the specific neighborhood. In London, the space leans into a modern, polished aesthetic that accommodates loud group dinners just as easily as quieter dates. A covered patio anchors the layout, extending the outdoor dining season and adding necessary capacity when the main room fills up. The kitchen operates on a broadly global premise, meaning the menu covers significant ground without sticking to a single lane. You’ll see servers balancing trays of Baja fish tacos alongside sizzling stone bowls of bibimbap, pastas, and steaks. It is a comprehensive approach that moves well beyond the chain’s simpler roots. The bar area generates its own noise and energy, often packing out with an after-work crowd, while Sunday brunch draws a consistent stream of regulars. During local culinary events like Londonlicious, the kitchen switches gears to offer fixed-price menus that tend to keep the tables turning quickly.