The Continental Restaurant YYC

4.8

240 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Indulge in a Culinary Adventure at The Continental.
Discover a world of exquisite flavors and exceptional service. Our expert chefs redefine the boundaries of Old School French / Italian cuisine, inviting you to an unforgettable dining experience with the simple philosophy that our Meat or Fish is the star of the plate.
Come Savor Calgary's Best 5 or 7 Course Chef's Tasting Menu or À la carte selections with Classic Dishes like the infamous Beef Wellington, Tournedos Rossini , Flambéed Steak Diane or Steak Tartare. Immerse yourself in the culinary adventure of tableside service with a Caesar Salad, Chateaubriand, Cherries Jubilee or Banana Foster.
Get yourself a nice bottle of Wine or one of our beautifully handcrafted cocktails and raise your glass to the occasion because the best things in life are the People we love, The place we've been and the Memories we make along the way.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, French, Italian
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Tue–Thu 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
Phone number
(587) 319-6776
Website
http://www.continentalyyc.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Dawn Chabot

Location
1131 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3P4
Area
Calgary
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Executive 5 or 7 Course Chef's Tasting
CA$115.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Let our Executive Chef take you on a Culinary Journey that showcases a splendid array of food through different cooking styles and techniques. One of a kind 5($115) or 7 ($135) course dinner adventure rich in succulent flavors, all from the best locally and internationally sourced ingredients , making your experience at The Continental everlasting. Enhance your experience with a Premium Wine Pairing $55 Per person based on a 5 course Chef’s tasting menu. $75 Per person based on a 7 course Chef’s tasting menu.
A World to Discover -$79 Gourmet 5 Course Meal
CA$79.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A World to Discover is a distinctive 5-course Prix Fixe Gourmet menu with an optional $50 wine pairing that will showcase various food and wine regions of our beautiful world. Our menus are carefully crafted to showcase the best of the season. We reserve the right to not alter our menus. The prices are per person. Menus and Pairing are available on our website and to keep the experience fresh and inviting, it will be changed on a Monthly basis leading to 1 incredible monthly Chef's table wine dinner event.
YYC Exp 5 Course Gourmet Dinner
CA$75.00 per person
4 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
Welcome to an exciting dining adventure, where sophistication meets comfort. Our chef expertly crafts exquisite dishes designed to elevate your culinary journey. Dive into our exclusive chef's tasting menu bursting with flavors that will delight all your senses. We look forward to have you for our 5 Course Gourmet Dinner.

Escargots de BourgogneCA$18.00
House Garlic Butter, Served with Baguette
Croquette de Crabe & HomardCA$21.00
Crab & Lobster Cake Spicy Aioli
Tartare de ThonCA$21.00
Ahi Tuna, Avocado Sesame Dressing, House Potato chips
Tartare de Boeuf FuméCA$24.00
Smoked Alberta Beef Tenderloin French Classic Condiments House Potato Chips
- LargeCA$36.00
Pétoncles d'HokkaidoCA$24.00
Seared Sea Scallops Lemon Gastrique
Huitres FraicheCA$26.00
Fresh PEI Oysters on the half shelf Horseradish, Hot Sauce, Mignonette
- Half DozenCA$26.00
- DozenCA$48.00
Huitres RockefellerCA$22.00
Baked Fresh PEI Oysters Spinach, Mornay Sauce
Coquille St-JacquesCA$24.00
Sea Scallop, Shrimps, Mornay Sauce Truffle Purée
Foie Gras TorchonCA$26.00
Cognac Torched at The Table, Mixed Berry Compote

What 240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Steakhouse
Calgary
Romantic
Calgary
Steakhouse

Review summary

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The Continental Restaurant YYC is a gem in Calgary's dining scene, boasting "amazing food" and "incredible service." Known for its chef's tasting menu, excellent wine pairings, and elegant ambiance, this family-owned spot is perfect for special occasions or a fine dining experience. "Highly recommended" and praised for its "impeccable culinary skills," The Continental is a must-visit in Kensington.

240 Reviews

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AnneK
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a FANTASTIC experience at the continental tonight. Pierce was awesome! We will tell our friends and definitely be back!
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Sherry
Calgary1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very good food. Lots of tableside preparations such as caesar salad, chateaubriand, and desserts. Service was quite slow. Expensive but worth it, just be prepared to wait. Parking in the area is also difficult.
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Mark
Calgary7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the 5-course chef’s table with the wine pairing and it was excellent. In particular, the black cod was spectacular and the beef cooked perfectly. Nice ambiance and quiet enough to have good conversation without a struggle. The perfect spot for date night.
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Alex
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I went for a date night recently and the experience from start to finish was exceptional. As we are more adventurous eaters we chose the 5 course chef's choice tasting menu. Everything we had, from Sablefish, to Lobster Ravioli and Tenderloin was perfectly cooked. The husband and wife team running the show were both excellent in their roles. The husband running the front of house hosting, bartending, serving, while his wife was preparing the amazing food and bringing it to the table. Highly recommend.
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Mebs VIP
Calgary13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the 7 course chefs tasting menu and we were not disappointed! The serving were just the perfect size so you didn’t leave stuffed but yet filling. Our host was extremely good and took care of the entire restaurant with grace and attention. We were constantly amazed with each course ! Our favourites were the lobster bisque, beef tartar which was served with a smoking glass vessel that gave it that extra flavour we’ve never experienced before as well as our final entree which was a perfectly done beef tenderloin! We were looking for a dessert wine and they had some incredible Port and a gorgeous French dessert wine. We will most definitely be back !!!
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Elisandro VIP
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Filet Wellington was superb. Creppe suzette was also incredible and the experience of having it made flambe' by our table was a great plus to the evening.
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Lisa
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. I can’t say enough about this restaurant service and ambiance were 10 out of 10.
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Elliot VIP
Calgary7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, table side service and an awesome wine list.
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Miles
Calgary4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the 5 course experience. The lambchop was a standout. Cocktails were incredible. Nice to not have to choose your meal.
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Sandra
Calgary3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is located in a cute area in Kensington. The dinning area is small but the setting is very cozy and beautiful. We dinned on Valentine’s Day, the weather was bad, there was a lot of traffic and we were running terribly late so we called ahead to inform them and order ahead and they graciously accommodated that. The service was top notch and everyone was great. I had the lamb dish which I thoroughly enjoyed but my husband had the salmon and we felt it was a little dry and could have been better with sauce. Overall a great experience and I would recommend this place to others.
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FAQs

The Continental Restaurant YYC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (587) 319-6776.

The Continental Restaurant YYC is rated 4.8 stars by 240 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Continental Restaurant YYC

1131 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3P4

Additional information

Area
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Tue–Thu 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, French, Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dawn Chabot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.continentalyyc.ca/
Phone number
(587) 319-6776

The Continental Restaurant YYC

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Executive 5 or 7 Course Chef's Tasting

A World to Discover -$79 Gourmet 5 Course Meal

YYC Exp 5 Course Gourmet Dinner

Menu

SOUPES

Soupe à l’Oignon MaisonCA$12.00

Bisque au HomardCA$15.00

SALADES

Salade CésarCA$18.00

Tomate & BurrataCA$18.00

HORS D'OEUVRES

Escargots de BourgogneCA$18.00

Croquette de Crabe & HomardCA$21.00

Tartare de ThonCA$21.00

Tartare de Boeuf FuméCA$24.00

Pétoncles d'HokkaidoCA$24.00

Huitres FraicheCA$26.00

Huitres RockefellerCA$22.00

Coquille St-JacquesCA$24.00

Foie Gras TorchonCA$26.00

What 240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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