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The Continental Restaurant YYC, Calgary, AB

The Continental Restaurant YYC

4.8
4.8
242 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Indulge in a Culinary Adventure at The Continental.
Discover a world of exquisite flavors and exceptional service. Our expert chefs redefine the boundaries of Old School French / Italian cuisine, inviting you to an unforgettable dining experience with the simple philosophy that our Meat or Fish is the star of the plate.
Come Savor Calgary's Best 5 or 7 Course Chef's Tasting Menu or À la carte selections with Classic Dishes like the infamous Beef Wellington, Tournedos Rossini , Flambéed Steak Diane or Steak Tartare. Immerse yourself in the culinary adventure of tableside service with a Caesar Salad, Chateaubriand, Cherries Jubilee or Banana Foster.
Get yourself a nice bottle of Wine or one of our beautifully handcrafted cocktails and raise your glass to the occasion because the best things in life are the People we love, The place we've been and the Memories we make along the way.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, French, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (587) 319-6776
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dawn Chabot
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Executive 5 or 7 Course Chef's Tasting

    CA$115.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Let our Executive Chef take you on a Culinary Journey that showcases a splendid array of food through different cooking styles and techniques. One of a kind 5($115) or 7 ($135) course dinner adventure rich in succulent flavors, all from the best locally and internationally sourced ingredients , making your experience at The Continental everlasting. Enhance your experience with a Premium Wine Pairing $55 Per person based on a 5 course Chef’s tasting menu. $75 Per person based on a 7 course Chef’s tasting menu.
    Executive 5 or 7 Course Chef's Tasting Photo
  • A World to Discover -$79 Gourmet 5 Course Meal

    CA$79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A World to Discover is a distinctive 5-course Prix Fixe Gourmet menu with an optional $50 wine pairing that will showcase various food and wine regions of our beautiful world. Our menus are carefully crafted to showcase the best of the season. We reserve the right to not alter our menus. The prices are per person. Menus and Pairing are available on our website and to keep the experience fresh and inviting, it will be changed on a Monthly basis leading to 1 incredible monthly Chef's table wine dinner event.
    A World to Discover -$79 Gourmet 5 Course Meal Photo
  • YYC Exp 5 Course Gourmet Dinner

    CA$75.00 per person

    Mar 4, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
    Welcome to an exciting dining adventure, where sophistication meets comfort. Our chef expertly crafts exquisite dishes designed to elevate your culinary journey. Dive into our exclusive chef's tasting menu bursting with flavors that will delight all your senses. We look forward to have you for our 5 Course Gourmet Dinner.
    YYC Exp 5 Course Gourmet Dinner Photo

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Steakhouse

  • Calgary

    Romantic

  • Calgary

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Continental Restaurant YYC is a gem in Calgary's dining scene, boasting "amazing food" and "incredible service." Known for its chef's tasting menu, excellent wine pairings, and elegant ambiance, this family-owned spot is perfect for special occasions or a fine dining experience. "Highly recommended" and praised for its "impeccable culinary skills," The Continental is a must-visit in Kensington.

242 Reviews
  1. AnneK

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a FANTASTIC experience at the continental tonight. Pierce was awesome! We will tell our friends and definitely be back!

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  2. Sherry

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Lots of tableside preparations such as caesar salad, chateaubriand, and desserts. Service was quite slow. Expensive but worth it, just be prepared to wait. Parking in the area is also difficult.

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  3. Mark

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the 5-course chef’s table with the wine pairing and it was excellent. In particular, the black cod was spectacular and the beef cooked perfectly. Nice ambiance and quiet enough to have good conversation without a struggle. The perfect spot for date night.

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  4. Anthony

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Chef tasting 7 -course meal! Will come back with friends.

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  5. Alex

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went for a date night recently and the experience from start to finish was exceptional. As we are more adventurous eaters we chose the 5 course chef's choice tasting menu. Everything we had, from Sablefish, to Lobster Ravioli and Tenderloin was perfectly cooked. The husband and wife team running the show were both excellent in their roles. The husband running the front of house hosting, bartending, serving, while his wife was preparing the amazing food and bringing it to the table. Highly recommend.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I was excited to visit The Continental, having heard wonderful things about the food. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the menu promised a delightful culinary experience. I decided to surprise my fiancé, and made a reservation for the YYC 5 course dinner with wine pairing. However, unfortunately, my visit was overshadowed by the unprofessional and rude behavior of the single front of house staff (possibly owner) on a Friday evening dinner service. Upon arrival, Pierce seemed distracted and surprised even, in acknowledging our presence for the booked reservation. Perhaps we came in at a time where he was caught in a rush; taking orders, making drinks and taking phone calls. We were sat, with our choice of table, which I did appreciate. Drink orders were taken eventually, a few cocktails which were great, and we were explained of the courses to come. After receiving our first course, I kindly reminded our server of the wine pairing, to which he replied, “Well you haven’t paid for it yet!” As a previous restaurant manager myself, this threw me off as I had assumed it was implied when the booking was made. He rudely followed with, “So what do you want, I can do the pairing or get you a glass.” While I asked that we go ahead with the pairing, it undoubtedly set the tone for the rest of the dining experience. The next courses felt rushed and dismissive, not to mention quite uncomfortable. We decided to ask for the cheque, and the chef kindly packed the main and dessert courses to take with us. While the food certainly lived up to the hype and was delicious, the treatment from Pierce left a sour taste. It’s a shame that such a great culinary experience was marred by a lack of basic courtesy and professionalism. It’s clear that hospitality is a huge part of the dining experience, and unfortunately, it was sorely lacking here. I hope the management takes the time to address these issues, as it detracts from what could otherwise be an exceptional restaurant.

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  7. Mebs VIP

    Calgary13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the 7 course chefs tasting menu and we were not disappointed! The serving were just the perfect size so you didn’t leave stuffed but yet filling. Our host was extremely good and took care of the entire restaurant with grace and attention. We were constantly amazed with each course ! Our favourites were the lobster bisque, beef tartar which was served with a smoking glass vessel that gave it that extra flavour we’ve never experienced before as well as our final entree which was a perfectly done beef tenderloin! We were looking for a dessert wine and they had some incredible Port and a gorgeous French dessert wine. We will most definitely be back !!!

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  8. Elisandro VIP

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Filet Wellington was superb. Creppe suzette was also incredible and the experience of having it made flambe' by our table was a great plus to the evening.

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  9. Lisa

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. I can’t say enough about this restaurant service and ambiance were 10 out of 10.

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  10. Elliot VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, table side service and an awesome wine list.

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FAQs

The Continental Restaurant YYC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (587) 319-6776.

The Continental Restaurant YYC is rated 4.8 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Continental Restaurant YYC

1131 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3P4

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dawn Chabot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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