Cool vibe! We had the place to ourselves for an early lunch. Streams of twinkle lights and live…read moreplants. Tried the Za'atar Mozza Bites and Escargot (Special). For entree, my bro had the beautiful (Special) Octopus and I had the Mussels with coconut red curry sauce. We enjoyed every bite. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient, but could use a bit more experience. Special lunch at a reasonable price before walking less than 10 minutes to the theatre. Convenient location with parking across the street.

This place is incredible! We are just visiting on vacation and this was the closest place to our…read moreAirbnb. We enjoyed the lamb shank, octopus salad (special), margarita, and the rose slushy. Each item was so delicious! Service was great and the atmosphere is cute.

I'm not a fan of salmon but a few years ago went to my niece's in-laws place and she served…read moresomething similar to this so I figured I'll try one if it didn't fan with me I can throw it in the garbage but loved every morsel of it ate like seven or eight of them. Tried this today, this was really good. Our server Adriana was attentive to our needs, this was brunch, so it was very quiet atmosphere not a lot of noise around as we were able to enjoy our conversations not only with the adults, but the grandchildren as well.

The atmosphere, the decor, the service were all very enjoyable. We went for brunch. The portion…read moresizes were above average and presented well. We never knew this place existed but will return.

Wonderful meal here! The halibut was perfectly prepared. Light salad was basic, and fresh. The…read moreagnolotti was really rich so was glad I had that as my main and the Angel food cake with rhubarb was spectacular. Quality service, and glorious setting. Just idyllic!

This place came highly recommended and I couldn't wait to try it. Walking up, it's situated right…read moreoff the river which makes sense given its name. There was a music festival so the area was a bit chaotic but the restaurant had plenty of seating available. I ordered the chefs tasting menu. The food pacing was all over the map. There was a large party so I can understand it being a bit slow to start but the entire meal took 2 hours for 5 courses. It was prob about 15-20 min for the first course and then another 30 min for the second course. I did say something and they apologized and they sped it up for the next courses but I could also see the large party was finished anyways. The food itself was delicious. I really couldn't tell u specifically what each dish was since there wasn't a menu but it started with a beef tartare which set a high bar. The fried tempura-like veggies were unexpected and fresh but their wait time did not make sense. The lamb with peas and the duck were both cooked perfectly and paired nicely with the accompaniments. The dessert was unique. It's clear that the chefs take great care in their work and the creativity of presentation and flavor profiles undoubtedly comes through. Food = 4, Service = 3, vibes and location = 3.5

Dropped in just prior to a Flames game. Kate was our server…read moreand she did a wonderful job. We started with appetizers-- shishito peppers, shrimp toasties, beef tartare and calamari. Each of them good, your guess on which pepper was going to be spicy. Good flavor with some spicy surprises. The shrimp toastie was pretty good, the bread ratio to shrimp was a tad high. The calamari was really good, excellent tomato sauce that included guanciale (nice treat). The best appetizer of the night was for sure the tartare. The flavors and preparation was spot on. I had the trout for dinner, it had a crusted brioche on top of nice creamy potatoes. The trout was cooked perfectly and had great flavors. Good spot to drop in for a solid meal.

I have been here three different times, and realized I have not written about it. I love this…read moreplace. The menu is small and each item is done perfectly well! The staff is super helpful and helps decide if you are confused about what and how to get your items. The ambiance is nice.. it is on the happening street, quiet corners.

This was the best meal I had during my visit to Calgary and Banff during this trip. We came here on…read morea rainy Sunday evening for our final meal before everyone flew out the next day. Our waiter Danica was great. She was patient and answered any and all requests that we had. The restaurant was busy but it honestly didn't seem loud. I think everyone was in their silo and it was nice. The view of the lake was great as well and even lasted the full dinner because it doesn't get dark in this area until almost midnight. My entree was the pan seared chicken breast. It consisted of Ricotta Dumplings, Vignarola Fricassee, Wild Mushrooms, Chorizo Chips, Basil Pistou, and Chianti Reduction. Every piece of food on this plate needed to be there to make this dish as delicious as it was. Every single bite was delicious and pleasurable. The ricotta dumplings were so tasty and soft to the slice of the knife. It was excellent. I loved it!

Great place for a patio lunch on the weekend overlooking the lake. Upscale rustic evenings with a…read morelovely variety for all tastes.

The dining experience at Hawthorn was amazing. The restaurant located in the Fairmont Palliser…read moreHotel is a gorgeous blend of old timey charm and modern decor. The restaurant as well as the hotel is full of picture perfect moments and you can spend hours starring at the architecture. The food was delicious and amazing, I highly suggest the brussel sprouts and steak frites to anyone that goes there. I had the chance to try several dishes and they were all very good. The waiter (and all staff) was very kind and attentive and were happy to fulfill our request for pictures, which did happen a couple times. Overall a perfect dining experience and can't wait to return.

We were staying for a couple of nights in the hotel. Decided to have a breakfast there. It was…read moreabout 8:30 on a Monday, and there were plenty of empty tables. We had a group of 6 and were seated without any wait. The entire hotel is a gem. From the dark wood paneling, to the tile floors, retro lighting, and fresh cut flowers. Got greeted by our service, who did a great job throughout the entire meal. Friendly, efficient, and helpful. The menu had lots of very good selections. However I didn't see one of my favorites, avocado toast with smoked salmon. I asked the server, and she said "no problem". It came deconstructed, so I was able to make it up fresh. Everything about it was good, including the capers, and pickled red onion. It's a little pricey, but for the experience, it a good value. Would stop in again.

Kama serves absolutely delicious Indian food in a nice atmosphere. Their dishes are a nice…read morecombination of traditional and creative. All of the sauces we had were spectacularly complex, and I was introduced to a type of papadum I'd never had before: finger papads. It's an off-menu assortment of papadums. They were great.

Amazing food here, truly Michelin Star level. Every dish…read morefeels masterfully crafted by a chef who's aiming for excellence in every detail. They really go above and beyond here, and the ambiance is just as impressive.

Tried out Olea Restaurant for an early Friday dinner. Not too busy; we'd made reservations a day in…read moreadvance. Service was friendly but not particularly knowledgeable. - Bread plate - complimentary with cultured butter - Kid pizza ($12.00) - simple tomato sauce pizza - Grilled calamari ($20.00) - tiny piece - 3x Dinner prix fixe ($50.00) - albacore tuna, melon & prosciutto, lamb kofta, confit duck leg, bombolone and chocolate cremeaux. Tuna was nicely medium rare, not enough prosciutto between the cantaloupe and honeydew. Lamb skewer was gamey, enjoyed the pickled vegetables. Duck leg was decent, carrot velouté underneath was tasty. Italian doughnut was serviceable, chocolate cremeaux was better

We went to Olea for a birthday dinner, and wow, it did not disappoint! Let me start off by saying…read morethat the service was amazing. Our server (if going by the receipt, her name was Kelly) was so personable and gave us her honest opinions on what to order. And the ambiance was excellent as well. We went in for a 6:15pm reservation on a Friday night, and we were pleased to see that it was fairly quiet, warm, and intimate. By the end of the meal, it had filled up and gotten louder, so if you're looking for a quiet date night, maybe try to come for 5:30 or so. And the food--just wonderful. The cider glazed Brussels sprouts dish was perhaps our favorite. I don't think I've ever had better fried Brussels sprouts, and the sweet and savory notes were perfectly balanced. That's also what makes their pear and brie pizza a popular item as well: sweet/savory balance and the correct amount of truffle oil to make fragrant and not overpower. The cavatelli was also excellent, the fennel-lemony flavor helped not make the dish feel so heavy. The saffron arancini was just okay, but everything else was so good that I wasn't unhappy. I was a bit sad that they didn't offer any birthday dessert, but it was still such a fantastic experience. We'll definitely be back again!