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Bar Chouette, Calgary, AB
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Bar Chouette

CAN$31 to CAN$50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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

Experiences

  • Lunch With Chouette

    30 Oct 2024 - 3 Jan 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!
    Lunch With Chouette photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
    Come in every day for Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm! 30% OFF SNACKS & RAW 30% OFF ALL DRINKS $5 PINTS

    Happy Hour photo

  • Reverse Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 21:00 - 21:00
    Come in for Reverse Happy Hour from 9 PM until close! - 30% OFF SNACKS & RAW - 30% OFF ALL DRINKS - $5 PINTS

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Menu

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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
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

  1. Erica

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Meganc

    VIP

    Calgary

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  3. YvesT

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 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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  4. Lorelle

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 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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  5. Shanleigh

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 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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  6. Jane

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 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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  7. Scott

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 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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  8. Bailey

    VIP

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 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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  9. Louis

    VIP

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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  10. David

    VIP

    Calgary

    107 reviews

    4.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bar Chouette

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    on the corner of 12th avenue SW and 2st SW
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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