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Bar Chouette

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

Experience the best of French-influenced contemporary cuisine at Bar Chouette, a top-rated wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Calgary's vibrant Beltline. Our unique concept blends timeless traditions with modern twists, focusing on simplicity and nostalgia with a creative edge. Enjoy our expertly crafted food and beverage offerings, designed to intrigue and delight your senses with innovative takes on classic favorites.
At Bar Chouette, we bring together the charm of old-world techniques and the excitement of new-world flavors in a cozy yet eclectic atmosphere. Whether you're gathering with friends or neighbors, you'll find a warm and inviting space perfect for socializing and exploring a diverse array of tastes.
Join us at Bar Chouette and be part of Calgary's thriving hospitality scene. Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience where tradition meets innovation, and every visit is a delightful journey of discovery.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Duncan Ly

From the OpenTable editors: Bar Chouette lives up to its name - a French slang word for “cool” - with its buzzy vibe and killer cocktails. Chef Duncan Ly plays with French flavors and seasonal ingredients in dishes like hanger steak tartare with charcoal tapioca crackers. The drink menu shines just as brightly, offering riffs on staple sippers, like a rosemary brown butter old-fashioned.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, Asian, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
https://www.barchouette.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
227 11 Ave SW 130, Calgary, AB T2R 1R9
Neighborhood
Beltline
Cross street
on the corner of 12th avenue SW and 2st SW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lunch With Chouette
Oct 30, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
Discover Lunch with a Twist at Bar Chouette! Join us in the Beltline for a unique lunch experience where French traditions meet modern flair. Enjoy a special menu blending classic flavors with fresh ideas in a contemporary setting. Perfect for a midday escape – savor lunch reimagined at Bar Chouette!

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come in every day for Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm! 30% OFF SNACKS & RAW 30% OFF ALL DRINKS $5 PINTS
Reverse Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 9:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come in for Reverse Happy Hour from 9 PM until close! - 30% OFF SNACKS & RAW - 30% OFF ALL DRINKS - $5 PINTS

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Chouette offers a vibrant atmosphere with "incredible chefs and very tasty food." The menu is both innovative and delightful, featuring standout dishes like the Prawn Katsu Sando and duck pie. Patrons praise the "excellent service," happy hour deals, and creative cocktails. A "delightful culinary experience" awaits!

47 Reviews

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Erica
Calgary
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, attention to detail, and service!
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Meganc
VIP
Calgary
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at Bar Chouette won’t be our last. Our server was excellent - friendly, efficient and good recommendations. We LOVED the prawn katsu sando and recommended it to the table beside us and they loved it too! Hanger steak tartare was delicious as well. Plenty to choose from and nice to be able to order a few plates at a time to share and to space out the meal. Thank you and we’ll be back!
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YvesT
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. The food is great, the service is always terrific, the ambience is contemporary and friendly, and it's well priced. Great spot to land on a Friday or Saturday evening or anytime really.
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Lorelle
Coastal Georgia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding food!! The restaurant is an intimate size with an open concept bar and kitchen where you can watch the chefs work their magic. Absolutely loved the oysters, and tortellini but the burrata was another level of delicious!! Definitely give this spot a try.
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Shanleigh
Manitoba
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed our plates and the service was great!
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Jane
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I have a background in restaurant management (Calgary Fine Dining), and although the service was personable, informative, and proficient… they forgot the fundamental principle of service. Make the customer (in this case, paying guest) feel welcome. At a 2-top, with a 7pm reso on a Wednesday we were ‘politely’? informed that they had another reservation arriving soon (at 8:45) and that we might have to move our meal (yes we were still eating at this point; after enjoying a cocktail prior to ordering our shareable multi staged plate choices ) to another presumably less convenient location. Upon pointing out the unconventional expectation (in what I hope was somewhat subtle), the predicted eviction was circumnavigated. However, at 10:00pm (while many patrons remained) we were unsolicitedly asked how we wanted our bill split. After paying, and finishing our last beverage (we weren’t sparing on our consumption, nor needy or obtrusive), at 10:30, we were effectively asked to leave. This restaurant was voted one of Canada’s best new restaurants. This wasn’t the neighbourhood diner, or the mall food court. We planned and paid the price of eating and drinking in an on trend destination. Bottom line: train your Gen Z staff the premise behind the industry they work in. If I wanted to pay to feel like I was inconveniencing someone, I would have bought my meal at my mother’s house.
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Scott
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely brilliant food. Service was excellent. Don’t hesitate, you’ll love it
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Bailey
VIP
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, drinks and service! Their happy hour is a very good deal.
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Louis
VIP
Calgary
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great vibe, food is incredible in terms of quality and presentation. Service was excellent, this sport lives up to if’s name.
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David
VIP
Calgary
107 reviews
4.0
107 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We come here often for happy hour. Food is terrific, especially the raw bar items and the croquettes. Mercifully, most wine bottles are under CAD 100 even before the happy hour discount. It was packed this Saturday evening so pacing of the dishes was a bit haphazard.
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FAQs

Bar Chouette is rated 4.6 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

227 11 Ave SW 130, Calgary, AB T2R 1R9

Additional information

Cross street
on the corner of 12th avenue SW and 2st SW
Neighborhood
Beltline
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, Asian, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.barchouette.ca/

Bar Chouette

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Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Lunch With Chouette

Offers

Happy Hour

Reverse Happy Hour

Menu

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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