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Sensei Bar, Calgary, AB

Sensei Bar

4.5
4.5
421 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Where boozy cocktails flow to old-school beats, and a modern and rebellious take on Asian eats, serve up good times with mastery. Tucked away a stride from 17th Avenue's nightlife, our intimate and urban space welcomes you all night and late-night. Our little-but-loud menu puts a boldly flavourful, yet nourishing spin on Korean and Taiwanese bites - all starring local ingredients and the beloved bao bun. Pair it with best in the city sake list and our curated cocktails and bow down to the bao with your inner Sensei.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 452-5929
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard McLaren
  • Neighborhood
    Beltline
  • Cross street
    16th ave and 14th street SW
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Golden Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Why limit Happy to an Hour? Everyday 4PM to 6PM Friday & Saturday from 9PM to Late.

What 421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sensei Bar excels with its "fantastic food" and expertly crafted cocktails, especially during happy hour. Diners rave about the "awesome salmon sashimi" and thoughtful menu design. Friendly and knowledgeable staff enhance the dining experience, making it a great spot for sushi enthusiasts and cocktail lovers seeking a vibrant atmosphere.

421 Reviews
  1. Murray

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three couples got together for an early dinner, all attending for the first time at Sensei. It was a great experience. We ate through the Golden Hour menu enjoying every item. The food is very tasty and nicely spiced. The service was excellent. We received a tutorial on saki and enjoyed a bottle. Overall, a great time had by all.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We got here for our anniversary. We were directed to hang our coat. The entire area was dark and dingy and when we asked for a new seating area, we were told that the area was cold as the heater wasn’t working there. We opted to seat there still to get a quiet location for our date. I proceeded to ask the hostess/ waitress why the environment was different from pictures and she responded rudely that ‘she was not the photographer’! Then I responded that instead of being sarcastic, she should look for a better area because we were already smelling like the food that was being prepared. We left a minute after in order not to ruin our night!

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  3. jayson

    VIP

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in for a quick drink and a meal before an early Christmas concert and the team crushed it out for us. Get in before December 22 and try the KFC! Started with a sparkling sake that was delicious. (chef) came out and introduced himself. The whole experience was great 

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  4. Hiro

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server gave us a complimentary dessert and like damn they’re so amazing!!!

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  5. Gautam

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was super friendly and very nice but the food was beyond terrible that it was sad to have wasted so much money on food we couldn’t eat. The drinks and Brussels sprouts were the only things we enjoyed and we ordered a bunch of stuff that had a terrible sauce with a very bad flavor that was basically in all the dishes we ordered. Very disaappibting

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  6. Grant

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks and service as always. Recommend 100%.

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  7. John

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great dining experience, food is delicious and drinks were good as well. Got a little bit too loud but overall 5/5.

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  8. Ryan

    VIP

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for drinks and food! Asked them To change the menu slightly and they said no!, which is amazing! And the way it should be! (Had a great laugh with staff) Kitchen, bartender, and service was 100% Excited to go back!

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  9. MeatLover

    VIP

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome salmon sashimi, the owner is amazing, chef is wonderful and the sake is phenomenal

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not appetizing. Drinks were 20$ each and the steak was ok but definitely not worth the price. Save yourself the disappointment.

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FAQs

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Sensei Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 421 OpenTable diners.

Sensei Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sensei Bar

1520 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1C9

Additional information

  • Cross street
    16th ave and 14th street SW
  • Neighborhood
    Beltline
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard McLaren
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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