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Bar Chouette, Calgary, AB
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Bar Chouette

CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Asian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:00–23:00 Wed–Fri 11:30–16:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • YYCEXP 2025

    CA$35.00 - CA$45.00 per person

    14 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
    YYC Food & Drink Experience Calgary’s premier culinary festival is back.
    YYCEXP 2025 photo
  • YYCEXP The Modern Sugar Shack at Chouette X Ankor

    CA$125.00 per person

    27 Mar 2025 only
    Bar Chouette and celebrated Chef Duncan Ly host Chef Danny Beaulieu of Canmore’s Änkôr for a contemporary Sugar Shack dinner experience that promises to elevate and celebrate the traditions of Sugar Shacks (also known as “Cabane a Sucre”) an annual Quebecois tradition celebrating of the arrival of spring and maple sap by gathering every year with friends & family to feast. You won’t want to miss this delicious celebration of traditional, yet modernized, French-Canadian flavours
    YYCEXP The Modern Sugar Shack at Chouette X Ankor 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

    Reverse Happy Hour photo

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Chouette offers an "outstanding culinary experience" with creative, delectable dishes and an extensive wine list. Its vibrant atmosphere and attentive service make it a "favorite for quality and value." Guests appreciate the "great ambience" and the opportunity to watch chefs in action, making each visit "amazing."

75 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem!! Would recommend highly for a night out with friends or just at the bar. Love love love this menu!!

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  2. sarah

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can tell there's so much thought behind every single ingredient. The flavours and presentation were amazing. Sitting at the bar was fun because you can see all the kitchen hustle and bustle. The value at happy hour is 10/10 and the staff are super friendly (even when you pick every item on the happy hour list minutes before cut off lolssss) I hope this restaurant becomes a calgary staple for years to come. Highly reccomend!

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  3. Nadine

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soirée parfaite dans un restaurant parfait avec super bonne nourriture et très bon service. Merci!!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and cocktails. And the service was very attentive and friendly!

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  5. Annabelle VIP

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh seasonal food with excellent service. Looking forward to going back again soon

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  6. Tom

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked our reservation, having never been to Bar Chouette before. It was incredible. The food was more than memorable, it was some of the best we have had in the past year, while being reasonably priced. This place knocked my socks off, and it can keep them. Because they smell, you know? (The socks I lost to the magnificence, not the magnificence itself).

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  7. Hugh

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Restaurant conveniently located in the Beltline close to my offices. Our server was very attentive without being intrusive - perfect for a business lunch. The food was outstanding. I greatly enjoyed the squid ink spaghetti with fresh clams and mixed seafood. My business colleague had what looked like an amazing cheese dish. Both were served quickly and piping hot. Very generous serving sizes. I hope this restaurant becomes a big hit as it deserves to do well. Reasonable prices and bright sunny space. I need to return to try out what appears to be an extensive wine list. Thanks for your great service! Hugh

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  8. Leone

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the food and recommendations on cocktails and small plates! Great atmosphere and enjoyed the time with my group.

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  9. angie

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Bar Chouette after being recommended by a close friend and it was amazing. I invited my friends to ask them to be in my wedding and the server went above and beyond to make it special. Ambience was amazing, food even better and the service was exceptional. Thank you again for making this moment so special.

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  10. Gwen VIP

    Calgary45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    So,.... I was really excited to get a second reservation here because our first experience had been outstanding. We arrived on time for reservation and were told it would be just a couple of minutes to clear our table and re-set it. We were a party of 5- it was my daughter's birthday and my niece's last night with us before she flew home to Gilead. We sat in the designated area waiting and wondering which table was ours as everyone seemed to only be in the early stages of their meals. A few minutes later a server with short blond hair came over to us and told us that unfortunately they had made an error in the reservations- would we like to sit at the bar- we declined for the aforementioned reasons- (a bar is not conducive to conversations of a group.) She then suggested perhaps we'd like to try another restaurant. (for real) I began looking for other places we could go (we had a fairly tight timeline (a few hours) since a trip to the airport was also happening that evening... A few minutes later we see that they are moving the group of 4 from the table and setting it again (for us). So we were relieved...except then we sat there for another 20mins before we were even offered water and then again to order... the guy who served us was very apologetic and professional but honestly, we didn't really enjoy the meal because the tone had been set by our initial encounter- unwelcomed- so I don't think we'll be back- there are a lot of restaurants in this city- so when we choose one- we expect to be treated as welcomed guests.

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FAQs

Bar Chouette is rated 4.7 stars by 75 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 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bar Chouette

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

Additional information

  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Asian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:00–23:00 Wed–Fri 11:30–16:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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