Wow, what can I say, our server Joe who handled our table of 17 like a champ, was unreal! All of his knowledge on everything on the menu was incredible (especially for our few vegans) the drinks were never empty and all delicious we tried almost every cocktail on the menu (the plum) was my favorite. Half off appies made it super affordable for such a large group because we basically shared everything. Also the scallops were AMAZING! I would eat them everyday if I could!! I would absolutely recommend hitting this easy going yet classy vibed place up! � I know I'll be back!
Our server (can't remember his name) was amazing and explained the menu very well! We went for a girls night and loved it! Great atmosphere and even better dinning experience:)
Wow! How is it possibly bike that we’ve never been here before?!?? The food, the service, the ambience....it’s perfection!! My new favourite!
Really great place good food beautiful atmosphere, Calgary needs good places like that.
Amazing atmosphere accompanied with incredible service and a fantastic menu and wine list.
Fantastic upscale eatery with laid back atmosphere. Awesome service and the food was exceptional. This place is meant for foodies. I will be back!
This restaurant is absolutely amazing! You will not be disappointed! Love, love, love it! The charcuterie board, the ravioli and oysters! Do not hesitate, make a reso and enjoy! Famtastic
Both the food and the service were spectacular thank you so much
Love the place and mostly the ppl are amazing there �
The Living Room is unbelievable. The food, service, and atmosphere is always exceptional.
I went there once and this guy made me an olde fashioned and I liked it. Also, this one time I ate there and it was really good. Like I mean reeeeaaallly good. Go try for thineselfe. #butisitglutenfree
Best steak tartare in the city! And the wine?! Even better!!
They have opened up the patio, have a great seating area along the railing for people watching or more intimate tables on the patio. Great new menu for the summer, Went for happy hour, had a number of appi's. Dinner last week was great
Stopped by for a Martini the other night. Fantastic. Tony. I will be back
If you are going by late night pop in for the famous SHAFT. If you have to ask, you have to try it.
Can't wait to go back.
If anyone was to ask where I’d like to go, I will most likely suggest The Living Room! The service is impeccable and the food is outstanding. Their beef tartare is still my favourite. Finish off with a chocolate fondue as dessert. What more can you ask for?? Oh yeah, a really great wine selection! It’s busy here and for good reason!!
I’m very impressed with this place! I ordered through DoorDash and initially the arancini I ordered didn’t come. I called the restaurant and they were very apologetic, and said it accidentally hadn’t been packaged with the rest of the order. They had a waiter head out and I had the item within 20 minutes, and they threw in a couple extra for the trouble. They also made a small change because of a dietary restriction and the taste was still great. Awesome level of service!
The packaging of food was excellent - I ordered tartare and they packaged a container of it surrounded by ice!
The food quality was excellent too. I’d definitely order again, and might have to actually venture down to 17th to check it out!
Wow! We must have came on a good night because our experience does not match that of most people. The food that came to our table on this night was fantastic. Every dish was well thought out, unique and down right delicious. Yea the portions may be be on the smaller side and yes it is expensive...but to me great food and impeccable service makes it all worth it.
This is some of the best service in Calgary. I was there for a celebration recently and we were treated as though we were the only two people in the room. The oysters were fantastic, the tartare is one of the best in the city and this is the best spot for an interactive dining experience. Always a go-to on a special occasion!!
The best thing about Big Taste is that gives you a chance to explore restaurants and dishes you would usually find intimidating or too expensive. When Matt and I saw the Living Room on the list of options, we jumped at the chance to book a table at the fancy place we walk by on our usual expeditions down 17th Ave.
Our favourite go to restaurant. Best beef tartare in the city!!! And I have tried them all. Amazing truffle cheese fondue too. Wonderful service and ambience.
Good food and good service. I came with a big group and we shared five dishes and a few bottles of wine. The intimate atmosphere was really great, and I would love to return for a date night and try the outdoor eating area next.
Not sure why there are so many poor reviews for this restaurant, we had a spectacular lunch here today. It was a late lunch so the restaurant was deserted... Prompt and efficient service for drinks and meals. Two of us had the spaghetti bolognese and we both agreed it was some of the best we've ever had, homemade pasta with bolognese and sausage. The third in our group had chicken with dumplings and that had rave reviews as well.
Last Friday marked the kick off of the Big Taste 2016. If you’re in need of a little background info, or perhaps feeling overwhelmed by the list of participants, check out my previous post here on my 2016 recommendations. With dollars saved and reservations booked, Cole & I were ready to kick it off with a bang.
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We celebrated a friends birthday here. Their menu involved a lot of interactive options that require sharing of plates. I was sharing the lamb which I thought was good. It was cooked differently than I'm used to, a little bit more raw. The portion of the lamb was fairly small considering it was 65 dollars. The prices were very steep for other things on the menu as well. Everything tastes good but not good enough to justify the price. The service was also not up to par with the standard they set by charging these amounts. Our waiter seemed distracted and kept loudly talking about when he is bringing out the cake after I had already told him it's a surprise and my friend doesn't know about it. He didn't seem to care he kept talking about it in front of her. I found his service to be tardy. It took over an hour to receive our food after we had ordered and he was slow to clear up plates. It was a good meal to try but I won't be back. I feel like I could get better food for this price elsewhere.
We came here after dinner on a Sunday for dessert. There were 8 of us, and we got the chocolate fondue. The waiter told us that the order was quite large and two orders of the chocolate fondue would be enough. After the orders came out I was glad we had only ordered two. For a dessert there was quite a bit of food. I'm don't usually like sweets, but the chocolate fondue was just perfect. Not too sweet. I haven't tried any of the other items on the menu yet, but after a great first experience here, I would like to come back and try dinner as well.
I love this place. I've always wanted to try this place out and I finally got to! We came here for my friend's birthday dinner. Their tartare was amazing! One of the best ones I've had. The ravioli was awesome too. Also they have really good selection of wine. However the chicken we got was pretty dry and dull. I highly recommend their tartare.
A lovely place for desserts. Friends and I shared a fondue and had some cake. It was a lovely seating area as well. Although it was a bit dimmer than we would've liked for the evening, service was great. Their fondue is quite generous, better than some places around town. Would recommend here for their dinner menu as well!
I had a Travel Zoo coupon for lunch for two – a cocktail or wine each (up to $13 value) and an entrée each (up to $22 value). I paid $35 for the coupon so it was a pretty good deal. This was my first time at this restaurant, and it’s been on my wishlist for over a year, so I was pretty excited!
One of my favorite restaurants in town!! I love the ambiance, it's dimly lit and very comfortable/romantic when needed. (not to mention the awesome patio in the summer) I've thrown a birthday in their private dinning room as well. The service is always excellent, the food is always above superb and the cocktails/wine list will never disappoint. Always make sure you end your night with a 'Shaft' as well, it's what they're known for.
Went here for a chef tasting menu back in the beginning of June. It was fantastic! The food was amazing. The best beef tenderloin I have ever tasted in my life. You did not even need a knife it was that tender. The host found our reservation right away and the table was prepared ahead of time. Only reason for not giving 5/5 was that the service was a little slow. It took a long time to get drinks to the table. The kitchen staff here are unreal though. What they can do with food is amazing!
This was an enjoyable experience. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Our group enjoyed the oysters, cheese fondu, and charcuterie to start. For our entree we shared the interactive whole chicken, while cauliflower head, asparagus, and squash. It was a fun experience for the family. The interactive portion was a longer wait, which we warned about in advance. With the sides, it was the perfect amount of food and perfectly timed.
Excellent and knowledgable service at this lovely restaurant. Had a variety of oysters, fondue, charcuterie, a whole chicken, and some veg. Everything was delicious, would eat here again!
Love this cozy little house-like restaurant. The cheese fondue is easily my fave and reasonably priced. Service is great. Ambiance is warm. Enjoyable!
Cute little restaurant with a decent menu. I love the fondue and that's all that I usually have unless I am with a larger group. The patio is nice if you are eating here in the evening.
Had the chocolate fondue, was very delicious and had a wide selection of fruit. Service was slow, however server Justin was very friendly.
We went for the big taste gourmet menu and weren't disappointed!
Our server (Justin) was absolutely fantastic. He was attentive, funny and we didn't feel pressured or rushed. The atmosphere inside was warm and comfortable.
The food was incredible. The menu was set and it ranged from seafood to steak. Get the creme brûlée! It comes out en flambé. Definitely a highlight!
We would for sure return.
Elegance and Poise, this restaurant is for people who enjoy fine dining.. People are always more inclined to complain rather than compliment. The food is delicious here and the bartender is a professional who can whip up a millions different types of cocktails in the blink of an eye. The Chef tasting menu is always the way to go here! Another must have it the cheese fondue and the beef tar tar!
I recently had a party of 32 in the private dining room, the service was impeccable, friendly and knowledgeable! We had a set menu and yet they still catered perfectly to our Vegan and Gluten guests. Living Room is a fine dining restaurant designed to cater to people who enjoy quality, seasonal food. If your meal doesn't come exactly like the menu specifies it's because the chefs know better about what's in season and how to build your plate.
Good atmosphere. Great patio with fireplaces and live trees! In winter, the indoors are cozy with lots of seating options. The wine list is great and the food is well prepared. Must try the tartare - best in town, the fondue and always start or end a meal with the infamous "Shaft", invented here at the Living Room. If there is any room left, their deserts are really nice and so is the Port selection. Their wine cellar experience is one of a kind. We got married here! Kudos to the team for making this place a staple along 17 ave. for so many years.
We were a bit hesitant after reading some of the latest reviews but were very pleasantly surprised to find great service! Our waiter Joseph was attentive, patient and informative, not to mention honest when we accidentally left too high of a tip (embarrassing!). Be sure to try tartare and ravioli - best in the city that we have tried! Mains left more to be desired but to be fair we didn't go with recommendations and should have listened to our waiter. Portions were actually quite large which is not what we expected based on reviews. Great meal overall, will definitely be back
Great dining experience!. My spouse and I went to the restaurant a couple of weeks ago. It was recommended by a co-worker. The restaurant was small and quant, loved it! Our server was prompt and friendly. We started with an appetizer, the scallops, and they were delicious. For the main course I had the gnocci and my spouse had the chicken. Very good. Chicken was fresh and tender and my gnocci was flavorful. For dessert we shared some ice cream. Tasted more like frozen yogurt, so even better. Great night!
Trendy hangout. Nice place for a glass of wine with friends..
Wonderful experience. Took my boyfriend there yesterday for his birthday celebration, so glad that he loved it. Easy reservation, beautiful meals, nice & helpful service.
We ordered grilled chili & garlic calamari for appetizer, the taste was amazing, the texture was amazing, the calamari melted in mouth.. hmm.! Next: interactive entrée CAB Alberta beef prime rib - medium rare, perfect! First class!
Been there twice before, all wonderful experience.
First time for a friend's stagette party. We (only) ordered 2 appetizers and some drinks (for 4), great service, beautiful taste&presentation, great cocktail.
Second time, came late at night just for their famous fondue (no reservation before). The best chocolate fondue I'd ever tasted.
Will be back there soon for another celebrations. Highly recommended :)
I'm new in town and was told I have to try The Living Room!
My oh my what a delightful experience!! Friendly and knowledgable servers and delicious food. The interactive style was new and exciting and every bite was fantastic. Kudos to all involved.
My friend and I will be recommending this establishment to any who will listen.
And I'm definitely coming back for some fondue!!
Humble Restaraunt. It was a humble, welcoming restaraunt. It was busy when we walked in, almost left because we were told it would take a while. We were held there by the manager as he was having a good conversation with us, and we were taken to our seats. Cozy place. We chose to do the interractive menu, and it was really worth it. Ostrich, Cod, Venison. Venison which was the main was the star of the evening; temperature of the meat, the seasoning, and the other components, had me giving this dish a 4.5/5. Venison is a hard meat to cook, due to it being very lean and having a different marbling and fat content when compared to beef, it was served perfectly rare. I can say 1000 things about the other 2 and the desert, but this post will be too long.
One of my favorite in Calgary! Luv the service and the food is always amazing. Have been many times and will keep going
Awesome dinner!! The best dessert I had in awhile
Aug. 13th my partner and I had out second anniversary at The LIving Room. We made reservations and let the restaurant know that we would be having the 5 course Chef's Tasting with paired wine.
I can say that we were not disappointed. The chef had made an effort to plan the whole meal in advance. We did not get the 5 course as we had asked but they had prepared a 7 course to allow for 2 pallet cleansers.
We left this place so impressed with the entire meal. The wine choices were perfect every time and the food was new, exciting and tasty.
The set meal was $90 each plus the wine cost. Excellent value.
We will do this again.
Thanx to the chef for creating a great 2nd anniversary and coming out to our table to greet us and thanx to Jared for taking care of us.
Strong Spot. I've seen people complain (especially lately) about service and "attitude" at this place. In the last 7 years I've probably gone to this place about 20 times and have never experienced poor service or a rude attitude. Perhaps I've been fortunate, but I'm serious..... 20 times. For me its always been a pricey meal for sure, but you know that going in, and always worth it.
Always great.. Every time I come to this restaurant the service is always so great, very genuinely friendly. The food is very good, and the atmosphere is unbeatable on 17th.
Superb!. I have been wanting to try out The Living Room for awhile now as I have heard great things about this restaurant, I was finally able to see what the fuss was all about a couple of weeks ago. My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday and were so impressed. The server was amazing, attentative without being pushy.He gave us some great food and wine suggestions. We had the ravioli, tuna tacos and risotto to start. All excellent choices, the tuna on the tacos was huge and the risotto was cooked perfectly. I ordered the beef tenderloin and my husband had the lamb, both very good, cooked perfectly, and the portion size for the price was remarkable. I have had some very small entree plates with large prices in the city which were not remarkable to say the least. The food here is some of the best I have had in the city. Kudo's to the chef that was working that night! We will definitely be making a return trip to be able to enjoy their patio this summer.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city! Love the steak tar tar. Always good service and I love the atmosphere.
One of my favourite spots. Amazing food and service. They also have a shot called "The Shaft" I highly recommend it! They also have a nice private room down stairs for functions.
I liked this restaurant only because the food we had was amazing. The service was novice and awkward, and the seating was cramped, but the food trumped everything else as we truly enjoyed our meal... Which was not cheap.
The best of Calgary. Listen up - Living Room (LR) is a top contender in Calgary for fine-dinning (Alloy, Muse, Rouge and Catch are the other contenders). The great thing about this contest is we don't have to decide!
I take my wife to LR for amazing meals and I've never been disappointed.
Not bad. The food was pretty good, I especially loved the beef tartar. The only thing that I was not too happy about was the fact that we had to pay for the water.
Amazing - had the halibut. Perfectly executed, taste was phenomenal. Dessert was the dark chocolate mousse and it was absolutely perfect. Cannot wait to eat here again. Everyone polished off their plates!
Watermelon salad. The watermelon salad is to die for. Great service.
Excellent with a few missteps. We had the fondue for two on a Friday night. The service was excellent and we both loved the fondue. The cheese had a complex and delicious flavour. For sides we had the mini raviolis, the brocollini, the beef tenderloin and the chorizo. Everything was great with the star being the chorizo. The tenderloin was flavourful but cold in the middle. We had wine by the glass as their bottles were out of our price range. Not sure if it came from a box in the back, but I didn't care for it. It was very sour. I'd recommend getting a bottle so you can see it and taste it.
Dreaming of Banana Bread. I was on a date last night and we stopped by the living room for a quick bite of dessert. The Banana Bread has got to be the BEST I have ever tasted. The staff were charming and helpful. Loving the Living Room!
Amazing Food. I eat at the livingroom as much as I possibly can! Love the tartar, love the interactive menu, love the duck spring rolls. I could really go on forever, but that might be a little boring as I'm sure we are all able to read the menu! The service is lacking at times, and they just lost my favorite server. I guess I'll have to find a new one! If you've never been here - GO!
Love the BEEF TARTARE. I go to this restaurant at least once a month because I crave their traditional Beef Tartare and Ravioli. It is unbelievably delicious.
The place is quaint and chic and offers a nice ambiance.
The service is mediocre unfortunately. Most of the time I go there it's hard to get the waiter's attention. Sometimes they all stand around and you have to either go up or call out loudly to get their attention.
However given how delicious the Beef Tartare and Ravioli is, I am willing to overlook the service.
Great date. I went to the living room on a monday night with my girlfriend for a date. I've eaten there on several occasions, and i barely even look at the menu. I asked for the waiter's recommendation on all the courses. We started with the truffle fondue, with steak to dip in it, and it was the best cheese fondue i've ever had! also we shared the tartare, which is the least bland tartare i've ever tasted, fantastic! I had a steak for an entree, and my girlfriend ate the fish, and we both nearly licked the plates clean! We didn't have room for dessert, but its the best dinner I've had at a fine dining restaurant in Calgary. I never once looked at the wine list because the server recommended wine throughout the dinner. If you've never eaten there, please do! the room is romantic, the patio is great for dining. you won't regret it!
Gem on 17th. I have been to the Living Room several times and always get treated like gold.. the food and atmosphere are fantastic as is Cliff the manager. Well done...keep up the good work!
Really enjoyable service and excellent food. Everything tasted amazing, fresh and flavourful. The tartare and coconut margarita are worth trying. The watermelon salad was surprisingly good and refreshing.
Two colleagues going for dinner from out of town, I regularly visit the living room when I’m travelling to Calgary. I love bringing colleagues here as the flavours and flavour pairings are absolutely incredible! The beef tartare is absolutely fabulous as well as the chips that it’s paired with. It makes for an interesting flavour and texture combo that is to die for! Definitely try the cheese fondu with the pork rinds! I mean pork rinds on their own are natures Dorito, And dipping them in cheese makes it even better! Service was fantastic as always! We loved the chocolate fondue dessert as well. Can’t wait to come back!
Went for our anniversary dinner and was not disappointed. Our server was great! Sat on their spacious patio and enjoyed a wonderfully cooked meal. A must - the cheese fondue!! 100% The Ahi tuna was amazing, and to finish, the chocolate fondue. Couldn't get better! Thanks!
This place has a great patio to people watch. We got the beef tartare and it was insanely good. The staff were friendly and the bar made us some great drinks.
We came for an amazing anniversary dinner. If you have kids like us I would suggest coming earlier for some privacy as it will get busier later. Great staff, amazing suggestions for plates. We will be back for the fondue.
We passed by this place. As we were tired and hungry, couldn’t afford “wandering “ around looking for restaurant. So we just walked in. It was Friday, we got a table wIthout waiting😚.
Surprisingly we found fondue on menu. Cheese lovers must try. A chic spot, serving upscale French and Italian cuisine. Just the lady next table was talking and laughing out really loud that had a bit disturbance. Otherwise it was a nice dining experience.
Wonderful experience with private dining! Very accommodating and easy to work with staff! Tried the braised beef short rib and the duck breast which were both done excellently. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, will definitely be back again!
Fantastic menu that never disappoints. Some of the best service in the city, consistently. Amazing hospitality every single time. We had a guest that was celiac and they went over and above accommodating her! Nothing to complain about other than maybe the comfort level of the seats for a long period of time but if you drink enough your back doesn’t hurt anymore!
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