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Bar Chouette

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

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.

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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
Contemporary European, Asian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 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
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 12TH AVE & 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

Bon Vivants vol.1 C’est Québécois
CA$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 9, 2025 only
Indulge your inner bon vivant—a true connoisseur of the good life—at the first iteration of our pop-up dinner series: Presented in partnership with Grey Goose & Purley Caviar each evening invites you to revel in the art of indulgence. From the first sip of Grey Goose cocktails crafted with sophistication to the sublime decadence of caviar and foie gras pairings, every moment is curated for those who live for life’s finer pleasures. 6PM Cocktail hour 7pm seated dinner Canapés & 4 course tasting Menu by celebrated Chefs: Duncan Ly, Jeremy Ouellette & Shamir Bechara Welcoming award winning mixologist Tiffanie Hensel to create inventive cocktail pairings for each course & welcome cocktail by grey goose’s own Matt Parry $125 (all inclusive)

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 63 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Chouette offers a "great dining experience" with "incredible food quality and presentation." The restaurant is praised for its "fantastic service," "creative kitchen," and "great value during happy hour." Diners enjoy a "cool vibe," "warm hospitality," and "intimate atmosphere." Popular dishes include the "prawn katsu sando" and "delicious oysters."

63 Reviews

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Kristine
Manitoba
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite restaurants in Calgary! Food and service is always consistent. Highly recommend :)
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christopher
VIP
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was great, been to Bar Chouette a few times now and servers are always attentive. Food just feels lackluster, a hit or miss for me personally. I enjoyed their snacks, I had the milk bun and beef tartar which I enjoyed. The larger plates were alright.
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Gabriel
Calgary
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server (long blonde hair, fair skin & nose ring sorry forgot the name) was friendly & knowledgeable about the dishes. Not too loud so we can have a conversation. Tasty food. On the Pricey side although . Worth a visit
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Colleen
VIP
Calgary
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining at Bar Chouette, we had heard a particularly great review from CBCs Elizabeth Carson so thought we would check it out. She was bang on. Duncan Ly has nailed again, high quality food, stunning dishes punched with flavour, nice variety of plate sizes, great service and we thought it was amazing value. Also a nice touch meeting the man himself 🍷. We will definitely be back sooner rather later👍🏻
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Graham
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is absolutely outstanding, every dish we ordered was incredible and unique in a way I’d never experienced before. In my mind, this place easily stands as one of the best restaurants in Calgary. (Such as Major Tom, Shokunin, Ten Foot Henry, Bridgette Bar
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Viet
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were 2 and had several share dishes, we asked the waiter or barmaid to change the dishes from the appetizers courses to main dishes, seems like he hesitated to change the plate and even he didn't want to remove the old plates and just pushed the new plate on the table. I have to remove the old plate and gave to him. The bill wasn't cheap but the services was very poor.
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Arno
VIP
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience, small and precise menu, overall a favourite for quality and value.
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Tara
VIP
Calgary
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great drinks and the food was so fresh and delicious. The oysters were lovely. Service great
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience. I’d give it an 8/10 rating and would suggest people who haven’t tried it and like to go out to dinner regularly to try it.
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Kathleen
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous chef Cool crowd Great and knowledgeable service
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FAQs

Bar Chouette is rated 4.6 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Cross street
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 12TH AVE & 2ST SW
Neighborhood
Beltline
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Asian, Wine Bar
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

Bon Vivants vol.1 C’est Québécois

Offers

Happy Hour

Reverse Happy Hour

Menu

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bar Chouette restaurant rated?

Is Bar Chouette currently accepting reservations?

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