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The Living Room

85/100 (2445 ratings)

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"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..."

Brandi Nesbitt

"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..."

Rebecca Jane Boudreau

"Wow! How is it possibly bike that we’ve never been here before?!?? The food, the service, the ambience....it’s perfection!! My new..."

Dawn Sweany

"Really great place good food beautiful atmosphere, Calgary needs good places like..."

Vered Pollock

"Amazing atmosphere accompanied with incredible service and a fantastic menu and wine..."

Lee Sherback

"Fantastic upscale eatery with laid back atmosphere. Awesome service and the food was exceptional. This place is meant for foodies. I will be..."

Laura Silver Gonzalez

"This restaurant is absolutely amazing! You will not be disappointed! Love, love, love it! The charcuterie board, the ravioli and oysters! Do not..."

Shawn Williams

"Both the food and the service were spectacular thank you so..."

Laura Soby Nicholls

"Love the place and mostly the ppl are amazing there..."

Tarik Aziz

"The Living Room is unbelievable. The food, service, and atmosphere is always..."

Lindsey Garrett

"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..."

Aric David Pihrag

"Best steak tartare in the city! And the wine?! Even..."

Amanda Zelichowski

"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..."

Mr Jimmy

"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..."

Lynn

"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..."

Lia

"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..."

Tyrell Scott

"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..."

Lex_11

"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...."

HungryinCalgary

"Our favourite go to restaurant. Best beef tartare in the city!!! And I have tried them all. Amazing truffle cheese fondue too. Wonderful service..."

Mittens

"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,..."

Franco_eats

"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..."

TheDude1974

"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..."

Theresa

"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..."

Hips Dont Lie

"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..."

Michael Leung

"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..."

YEGirl

"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..."

Jenny

"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..."

TanyaR

"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..."

Lee-Anna Tero

"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..."

P.scollard

"This was an enjoyable experience. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Our group enjoyed the oysters, cheese fondu, and charcuterie to start...."

RachyLuu

"Excellent and knowledgable service at this lovely restaurant. Had a variety of oysters, fondue, charcuterie, a whole chicken, and some veg...."

Kevin Morrall

"Love this cozy little house-like restaurant. The cheese fondue is easily my fave and reasonably priced. Service is great. Ambiance is warm...."

YYCFoodie

"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..."

Food4thoughtz

"Had the chocolate fondue, was very delicious and had a wide selection of fruit. Service was slow, however server Justin was very..."

Nikki

"We went for the big taste gourmet menu and weren't disappointed! Our server (Justin) was absolutely fantastic. He was attentive, funny and we..."

Nicole Toner

"Elegance and Poise, this restaurant is for people who enjoy fine dining.. People are always more inclined to complain rather than compliment. The..."

Lee

"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..."

D.elena

"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..."

Alina

"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..."

Andrea

"Trendy hangout. Nice place for a glass of wine with..."

Jgobal1965

"Wonderful experience. Took my boyfriend there yesterday for his birthday celebration, so glad that he loved it. Easy reservation, beautiful meals,..."

Val.maria83

"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..."

Francis Herman

"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..."

Martin

"One of my favorite in Calgary! Luv the service and the food is always amazing. Have been many times and will keep..."

Tina Martin

"Awesome dinner!! The best dessert I had in..."

DYAMANTE

"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..."

Lancegiesbrecht

"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..."

J-Mill

"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..."

Joni McCracken

"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..."

Gcbfoodie

"One of my favorite restaurants in the city! Love the steak tar tar. Always good service and I love the..."

Ryan Walsh

"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..."

Hungry Hungry Hippos

"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..."

Littleben32

"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..."

Eatitcalgary

"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..."

Agnes

"Amazing - had the halibut. Perfectly executed, taste was phenomenal. Dessert was the dark chocolate mousse and it was absolutely perfect. Cannot wait..."

Jane S

"Watermelon salad. The watermelon salad is to die for. Great..."

Yum

"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..."

ImitationCrab

"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..."

KJ

"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..."

Hlywd

"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..."

Ms. Fabulous

"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..."

Chase Byrgesen

"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..."

Brianw

"Really enjoyable service and excellent food. Everything tasted amazing, fresh and flavourful. The tartare and coconut margarita are worth trying. The..."

Chris K

"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..."

aleksandra bulat

"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..."

Marlo Sveg

"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..."

B Saini

"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...."

Carolyn Abdo

"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..."

young young

"Wonderful experience with private dining! Very accommodating and easy to work with staff! Tried the braised beef short rib and the duck breast which..."

Stephanie Cheng

"Fantastic menu that never disappoints. Some of the best service in the city, consistently. Amazing hospitality every single time. We had a guest that..."

Hailey Seidel

Cleaver

80/100 (3582 ratings)

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"Loved this place! Best time to go is during happy hour!! The sliders are soooo good and the cocktails are delicious. Definitely will come back and..."

Nicole E MacInnis

"10/10 recommend to a friend. Love this place. Great service great drinks. Landon was super fun! And I can't wait to come back for a lamb..."

Jordyn Caron

"Can't get enough of Cleaver! Best drinks, amazing sliders, and the staff is wonderful. Definitely my favourite place to go in..."

Rachelle Oliveira

"I don’t know why Cleaver is only rated 4.1/5 on google - it’s one of my favourite restaurants in the city. I come here a lot .... maybe once per..."

Jess Thorgeirson

"Went to Cleaver for the first time weekend, was seated at the bar, which was great because we got to watch all of the cocktails being made, they all..."

Chantel Coutu

"My boyfriend and I love coming back here! We went for brunch this weekend and got the lobster Bennie, blueberry pancakes and the staff hash. We had..."

Layli

"We came with a group and tried several appetizers, mains and drinks (including my fave, the Super Soft Birthday!), but the main event at Cleaver is..."

HungryinCalgary

"Cleaver is one of my favorite restaurants! I love their tartare and bucatini. Their happy hour is probably one of the best I’ve seen! Love the cozy..."

Jenna

"Good stuff omg 140 characters... food was good service was really nice and the atmosphere was cosy. Be good to try at least once. Btw I love Maegan..."

Enian Hafezi

"I love coming here for their Happy Hour! $5 for a cocktail and they've got lots of delicious cocktails on their menu. The $3 sliders are alright,..."

Marshmellie

"Came here once on a pretty chilly evening. They were busy that day so the only seats available were outside on the patio, although it was freezing..."

Leslie Anne

"GREAT for Happy Hour specials (Sun-Thurs from 4-7)! Sliders for $3 and 2oz cocktails for $5. I prefer the spider crab slider. You'll have to book a..."

Derek

"I honestly went into this meal expecting to be unimpressed. Cleaver was picked by another couple as the spot for our double date night and after..."

Megan3786

"I came here during a work trip and got in just before happy hour ended. There were some real good deals to be had. I think I paid $3 for each..."

CyniC-

"I think that the food was good but extremely pricey for the portions you get. Spent about $100 for two people and was still a bit hungry walking out...."

JP

"Brunch last Sunday at Clever was really good. My wife and I both started with a Caesar. We ordered the version with the crazy amount of..."

Morgan Young

"This is an absolutely beautiful restaurant tucked neatly on 17th ave, with the most crafty cocktails and entertaining bar staff! The food was..."

Ranger

"Popped in for the after 9 sliders on a walk about last night, the place was packed. Wall to wall people. That speaks of the popolarity of the..."

Mr Jimmy

"I enjoyed Clever it had been a while! Fun atmosphere and the staff were very attentive. We split the beet salad, mushroom toast, calamari, cheek..."

Tmoski

"Cool little location. Great drinks!! Servers are friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Food is decent. Small plates, good to share. Some things we ordered..."

Jb1019

"Couldn't wait to try this place after seeing all of their mesmerizing posts on Instagram. Made it just in one for their happy hour before 7pm and the..."

Dan Lepkowski

"It is always a great experience going to Cleaver! Their food is geared towards comfort food, but with a delightful twist. The first time I went to..."

Fiona

"November 2017 Stopped in for brunch with some girlfriends and we ordered:Drinks: 1) Pitcher of Sangria $20-they only..."

Hangry In YYC

"I liked it here.....the 3$ sliders and cheap drinks before 5pm are well worth the price...duck, lamb and crab were my favorites. Seating is..."

Searching For Good Food In Calgary...

"Great atmosphere, cozy and the service was amazing!!! The bartenders are absolutely amazing and make the most delicious cocktails. We went for the..."

Kathleen

"Maybe it was sampling half the cocktail menu, but I had so much fun here. The food and drinks are amazing, I just wish the grilled cheese was bigger..."

Gabriella Jarvis

"Great food great staff great service. Looking for delicious food combine with some very interesting cocktails I strongly recommend coming down the..."

Sheldon Omelette

"Atmosphere is good, service was excellent. The food was good. There candied bacon was a disappointment, needed more maple candied coating, the bacon..."

Kamster Wong

"This restaurant has a great atmosphere, great drinks, and great food. The popcorn at the beginning is fantastic, and the dessert is amazing. The..."

Lannie Fox

"I couldn't have been happier with my experience at Cleaver. I went in with a group of 16 people for my husband's birthday. They gave exceptional..."

Rochelle Medhurst

"Really neat restaraunt and concept. The menu is really cool and there is a lot of variety! Perfect place to go with a group of people - share and try..."

S.W

"Cleaver never disappoints. The cocktails are out of this world. The food is delicious - great for sharing. The service is always outstanding. I've..."

Vanessa Hanel

"During Poutine-Week I went on a Poutine Crawl with a group and our first stop was Cleaver, but I almost wish we'd saved it until last because it was..."

AlisonY

"Best dining experience in yyc thus far! Atmosphere was super unique and the service and food was outstanding. Our server was laid back, but..."

Chronica Jones

"Went here over the weekend and absolutely loved it. Their Coctails are spectacular and you get flavored popcorn to start. We had the duck and lamb..."

Poguzia

"I had heard of mixed reviews about Cleaver, and even though it is in my neighbourhood, I had never been until this past Saturday. Wow....was I ever..."

Dave Porteous

"Upon entering through its iron French doors and across the threshold, the assault on your senses begins. The energy within Cleaver could only be..."

Chuck La Vida

"I have been meaning to try Cleaver for a while now - and SO glad I did! We went with friends and had amazing cocktails and food. This has easily been..."

Andrea Hardy

"Hidden gem. I don't know where to start. Cool staff cool cocktails and hallelujah great food. No really food here is undescribable and great value..."

Cole Smith

"I've seen a lot of places open in the past year but none as original and unpretentious as this one. Everything here is done to a great level of..."

Nancy Kent

"Amazing spot for cocktails, service is flawless. we walked on Friday night to a packed room thought we will be sent away for sure, the host was very..."

Cinthy Jackson

"I went there for the first time with my friends for my birthday dinner. It was pretty busy even during construction. Service was fine. The food was..."

Hungry Rant

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city, and for a number of reasons. Cleaver manages to incorporate the popularity of hipster culture with the..."

J.Chews

"Having been to Cleaver five times now, I feel like I have a good sense of what the place is. Starting with the food: consistently good, not "knock..."

Dmay101

"I've come here a few times, the restaurant is not huge so making a reservation really is recommended. They have a nice menu, solid wine options and..."

Thierry / Foodie In YYC

"AWESOME PLACE!I really enjoyed my experiences at Cleaver. It's definitely my new go-to spot to get dinner and drinks! The atmosphere is great! I..."

Gluttonousbosom

"Great decor, crowd and atmosphere. My boyfriend and I went here on a Saturday night and it was packed. We were treated with complimentary prosecco..."

Snguy000

"First time: decent and not expensive spot on 17th. We went there for a quick late bite and were pleasantly surprised. Complimentary popcorn was a..."

VINOLVR

"Came here with a friend for #ABBurgerFest after seeing their burger on Instagram.Reservation Process: There was almost no information on..."

Justine

"Easter Sunday Dinner. If you are a meat eater, this is a wonderful restaurant for you! When we entered the atmosphere was warm, the staff friendly..."

Jac-willis

"Loved its. I'm surprised to see so many bad reviews. I had fantastic wine, food and service at this..."

Loveroffoodandwine

"Great Chicken!. Try the cock for 2 with Duck fat fries. Unbelievable. Fun staff as..."

Jason

"New Years Eve. Late review but checked out this spot for new years before the flames game.....We felt a bit rushed but other than that it..."

Finabolin

"Trendy & Delish. Relatively busy for a Thursday night, waited at the bar for a table even though a reservation had been made. Food was fantastic,..."

Sabrina.m.isabelle

"Great to share with friends. The standout dishes at Cleaver are the Soft-Shelled Crab Sliders, Tempura Kale and Panko Eggplant. While the Tempura..."

Tunit

"Awesome Celiac Experience. After reading some of the reviews on here, we were a bit reluctant to go for dinner but I am glad we gave Cleaver a..."

Ski_guy

"We came into the restaurant a few weeks ago,Wednesday night. Busy, with a good crowd and a trendy atmosphere. The food we had was amazing! The..."

Christineyyc

"Good Sunday brunch. Late review. The girls and I enjoyed Sunday brunch here when the sun was still out. Nice little patio. Food was good. Server was..."

Cin.yyc

"If you are in search for the best cocktails in town, look no where. Thanks to the special half price cocktail promo, my friends and I were able to..."

Puja Saha

"Super interesting cocktail menu! Unique tastes and delicious. Also have a vegan option (pizza) which was small but delicious. It seemed that portions..."

Georgia A

"Came here back in March for my 23rd birthday. Super cool restaurant with a unique menu and cocktails. Our waitress was lovely and was spot on with..."

Taylor

"Cocktails some of the best in the city. Food was decent but didn't make up for the weak service. Lamb slider was good but tiny for $7. We were..."

Mohamed S

"Omg, where do I even start??!! From the first contact at the door to finishing up our tab our experience was top quality. Love the people, the..."

Monica Houlihan

"So we randomly walked in there, the food was suprisingly good, would say that their calamari is the best I’ve ever eaten. Take off 1 star because..."

Judy Bui

"Had a very pleasant experience! They have a great menu that would cater to different people. Definitely coming..."

Bill Que

"We had a great time at Cleaver! The food and drinks were amazing. Each one of their cocktails is crafted to perfection. In terms of food, the had an..."

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