Was skeptical at first about getting oysters in a landlocked province, but Embarcadero proved me…read morewrong. Oakley was our server and he was so kind and informative about the menu and how the restaurant operates. The oyster of the week were the Melpeque's which starts off salty, but compensates the saline flavor with a boom of sea mineral richness. Their house relish and vinegar combined with the oysters intensified the experience and we also had to get the Oysters Florentine which were also decadent and cheesy in the best way possible. Oakley checked in on use occasionally and was also kind enough to give us (since we're Californians) some of the usual things that take place in Calgary (weather, places to check out and etc.) Definitely returning here if we make another trip to Calgary, shout out to Oakley!

The family came here for dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. It has been a few years since we…read morewere last here. I had booked reservations online which was quick and painless. When we arrived at the restaurant we were greeted right away but even though we had reservations there was some talk about where to sit us. The main dining was near full and so they offered patio or upstairs. It would be more private upstairs as there was no one up there but they warned us that service was slow. Eventually, they sat us in a booth in the main dining area but it was touch and go in the beginning. Not a great impression. Our server mentioned to us that he was new. We found him very friendly and knowledgeable. We came here for the oysters - we ordered 1 Irish Point, 1 Fanny Bay and 2 Malpeque (I wanted to try one). The Malpeque also was the feature Oyster which means they are $1.50 each. I don't usually eat oysters but thought it was good. My wife says the Irish Point and Fanny Bay were good. Because the Malpeque was good and really meaty we ordered 7 more (I wanted one more). Oysters 5* Lamb Shank 4* - Wife ordered this and said it was tender and good. Lamb Burger 2* - Daughter ordered this and patty was small and dry. Lobster Pasta 4* - Son ordered this and lobster tail was meaty and sweet ad pasta was tender. I decided to order 3 appetizers for my meal. Onion Rings - 3* - basic Korean Spicy Chicken Wings 4* - Good kick, but the wings were not that meaty. Seafood Chowder 4* - Lots of things in the chowder. Broth was flavourful but could have been thicker. Service before we got our meals (ordering) and during our meal was great. 5*. Getting the bill and getting our leftovers packed was a little slow. 3*. Decor inside was quite nice - old world feel. We may not come back for dinner but maybe for the Oysters, some appetizers, and drinks.

Jenny was an amazing server. She was knowledgeable about the menu and the different types of steak…read morecuts. The food was excellent. Caesar salad is made table-side by the server. The meat was cooked perfectly. Ambiance was appropriate for an upscale steakhouse. The dinner is pricey but worth it.

Good spot in the middle of downtown. Did the table side ceaser salads and table side steak tar tar…read more Cool presentation. All had steaks a well done. One was a bit undercooked. Accommodated splitting a meal. A little loud but really good service. Don't have to get overdressed.

The Rotary Whiskey Dram Fellowship had a wonderful evening sharing stories, unusual whiskies from…read moretheir incredible selection. Food was outstanding and they really made us feel like home. Thank you for hosting our 27 guests.

The food here was amazing! We tried the bacon scallops (not pictured) and the bacon cheeseburger…read more This was a huge but delicious burger! Their coleslaw was amazing!!

I'm leaving this review while we are still at the table…read more If the five of us, two adults, two teens and a child, believe it's some of the best food we have had, this place deserves a 5 star review. We had rib eye, black angus queso dip, steak fried rice, wagyu dumplings. DELICIOUS. Kudos to Peter, great, friendly & welcoming service to boot.

I've been here many times, and unfortunately this will be our last visit. There are simply too many…read moregreat steak houses in Calgary to spend this kind of money and receive this level of service. I will say that the hostess at the front door was fantastic, but that's where the positive experience ended. We took the elevator to the patio--which sounds like it's on its last legs--and then stood upstairs for more than ten minutes waiting for a table. Multiple servers made eye contact, the bartender walked right past us, and not a single person offered so much as a greeting or a smile. The complete lack of hospitality was disappointing and unacceptable for a restaurant of this self proclaimed caliber. Service was dreadful from the moment we arrived, and I'd strongly encourage others to think twice before spending their hard-earned money here. No wonder it was only a quarter full, many others have had similar experiences it appears On a side note.... A manager did reach out (only once and never again)and when I called back I was placed on a "brief" hold... 5 minutes later I hung up without an answer. There are far better options in Calgary. Look elsewhere.

I booked the Shokunin Yakitori Omakase last minute and got a seat right next to the pass. I…read moreabsolutely loved my meal here and thought it was good value when considering the USD to CAD exchange rate. They give you the whole description of each dish upon delivery and I love that everyone pitches in and isn't necessarily delivered by an assigned waitress. Starting with the Cold Shuck Scallop which was basically a flower that I was instructed to squish and eat. The sauce permeated the flakes. The second dish was a Shokunin Handcone with seaweed straight from Japan. I liked the progressions from the raw to the 5 skewers consisting of: Shiitake Mushroom, Chicken Oyster, Chicken Wingette, Thigh dipped in tare, and Chicken Ass. These are served with a soy egg dip and side dishes. I didn't need any refills with so much food but they were good! All is the chicken was tender and perfectly cooked. I liked that they all tasted slightly differently and who would've thought they had chicken ass. Apparently it was so popular that you can only get it with the omakase now. The Wagyu Pastrami Burnt Ends were a cherry on top for the chicken. One of my favorites was the Yellow Chicken Bone Broth which was pure, simple, and delicious. I could drink this all day! Finally, the Sake Kasu Tiramisu was a unique deconstructed take on a classic. You can't ever go wrong with these flavors! The service overall was great. Loved watching all if the chefs at their stations. They were busy and on top of everything. The only things I can nitpick about: refilling water and knowing that I preordered the omakase. Other than that, they were perfect!

Fantastic restaurant from Darren Maclean! Had the Yakitori Omakase experience at first sitting on…read moreSunday night. Restaurant wasn't terribly busy - probably because it was Super Bowl Sunday!!! Seated promptly - there are only four seats for the omakaze experience. You have a view of all the preparation of the food - sat right in front of the charcoal grill which emanated heat through the glass. The starts of the experience - the Hokkaido scallop and the chicken ass (only available on the omakaze experience and cannot be ordered in the regular dining room now). Never felt rushed, unlimited sides. Only thing that could be improved is difficulty hearing the server and chef over the background music and restaurant noise. Also some of the background music didn't seem to suit the environment (pretty sure I heard some Dr Dre!!)

The restaurant is located on the 27th floor of the Dorian hotel, and offers breathtaking views of…read morethe city. There is an inviting lounge, a bar, and a beautiful dining room. The atmosphere is elegant, and the service impeccable. We just went for drinks, and were lucky to get a table on the terrace, surrounded with floor to ceiling windows. My cocktail was delicious, and the experience wonderful!

We were at the hotel and we wanted a place that is close with great food and we decided to go…read morethere! I absolutely loved the decoration and interior design. The jazz music was great add to the atmosphere! The staff were all awesome. They took us to the patio with a great view of downtown. The food and drinks were all amazing and we absolutely loved our experience there. This is definitely going to be a spot for us for our special occasions and I highly recommend this amazing restaurant! Yulia, our waitress, was amazing and I would like to thank her for this great experience!

shout out to Monty and Zac at the downtown location! literally amazing service. Zac fully stooped…read moredown to take care of my mom's food allergies. super attentive and the food was hit after hit. highlights were the lamb, chicken and beef tartare dish. definitely coming again.

Pleasant cheerful spot with comfortable seating. Service is friendly and attentive. The menu has…read moresome nice choices and there's a good drinks menu including some no alcohol possibilities. Food quality was just ok and a bit slow arriving after we ordered. I thought it was a bit pricey for what we had but that's subjective. Nice for a relaxed meal.

It's been a while since I was this impressed with a restaurant. The food, the atmosphere, the…read moreservice was all top notch. You can tell everyone that works here truly cares and puts in a 100% effort. The Godfather cocktail was one of the best I've ever tasted. The restaurant is expensive but worth every penny. Make reservations in advance.

Amazing service with a great wine selection and authentic Italian menu. Originally had reservations…read morefor 4, but they gladly accommodated us to add two extra guests, even during their rush hour. Pulled another table like from the movies!! Ordered the Fettucini Ai Funghi and it was excellent. Pasta was perfectly al dente. Finished the meal with affogato and limoncello. Great experience.