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True Wild Restaurant Events Distillery Calgary - True Wild Distilling, Calgary, AB

True Wild Distilling

4.8
4.8
151 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Welcome to the True Wild Distilling Bar & Restaurant, A live-fire restaurant nestled between towering whisky and gin stills inside a stunning heritage building. High-quality proteins and sustainable vegetables dishes are infused with the unique flavour profile that only charcoal can impart. Unpretentious yet premium, we’ve developed a menu that’s driven by the spirits of its surroundings and is complimentary in nature.

True masters of their craft, our mixologists expertly blend our spirits with curated ingredients to create cocktails that are as delicious as they are imaginative. Whether you’re in the mood for a perfectly prepared classic or want to try something new, our bar has what you’re looking for.

It’s not just a meal or a drink; it’s an experience that stirs something inside.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (403) 245-8269
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Lusis
  • Private party facilities
    True Wild has multiple options that include Private and Semi-Private rooms. From our Mezzanine overlooking the Restaurants main floor complete with audio video capability, to our upstairs private event and multipurpose space that has views of Calgary's skyline, AV capability, DJ/Mic input, private bar, and support kitchen.
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    A short drive off of Blackfoot Trail and 34ave. Turn left on 11 st SE.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Innovative

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Calgary

    Best Ambience

  • Calgary

    Innovative

  • Calgary

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Calgary

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Calgary

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Wild Distilling offers an exceptional dining experience in a beautifully restored historical building. Guests rave about "amazing food," "fantastic cocktails," and "attentive service." The venue blends old-world charm with modern flair, creating a "memorable" and "unique" ambiance. Standout dishes include the bone marrow toast and steelhead trout, making it a must-visit destination.

151 Reviews
  1. Dominique

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! The decor and ambiance is fabulous, our server, Sasha, was excellent and the food was excellent…a new take on everything and they nailed it! I will definitely go again!

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  2. jason

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and service are great. Location is unique and sets up a really nice atmosphere. Food menu needs some work. Mains are good but starters and vegetable options need some work. Including a charcuterie board would be a smart add when just sitting down for drinks.

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  3. Julie VIP

    Calgary12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with friends for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Restaurant was about half full, noise level was minimal. The space is absolutely stunning with a front row seat and view of the gin and vodka copper stills. Seats themselves are comfortable (a big plus) and not crowded together. Our party of four started with a cocktail for the ladies and beers for the boys. Espresso martini for my gf and a Betty White for myself. Both were delicious! Our server was fantastic, very knowledgeable and shared with us the history of the building. Menu, although small, was thoughtfully prepared. I chose the beef marrow with toast and smoked beets, my husband had the Oxtail Pie and we shared an order of fries. He also had the 1/2 dozen oysters as a starter. My gf had the burger (bunless for GF) and her partner had the pickerel “Filet O Fish” burger and fries, with the pickles to start. The food was more than plenty, well prepared, hot and delicious. Be prepared to enjoy your time here! It is not somewhere to go in a rush. It take a bit of time for drinks and food to arrive, but well worth it. Washrooms are upstairs, unsure about accessible washrooms. It is a bit of a hike up the stairs! There is another beautiful room upstairs that is available for events with a grand bar. Overall, we enjoyed the experience, and the timing for us to go for a late lunch worked well for us. Will definitely go again, the patio will be beautiful in the summer to sip a cocktail outside in the sunshine.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome… The service was amazing… Our server was amazing and it made our night

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  5. Dave

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The building was amazing. The ambience was incredible. The food was over and above almost a Michelin star if you will would definitely recommend and will definitely be going back. 

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  6. Doug VIP

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing place, amazing service, amazing drinks, amazing food. Will 100% come back and often. Thanks for making our date night wicked!

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  7. Sharon

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Good food. Nice cocktails. Peter was super informed on helping us decide what to order. My gf and I split the lamb. It was simple and delish..I think the beef tartare should come with something to spread it on, but it was delicious and so tasty. Sourdough... even if you watch carbs, is the splurge. It's pricy, but i feel like it's worth it for a treat Will definitely come back.

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  8. David

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great space. Great Service. Great Food! Overall an experience well worth the time.

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  9. Meg

    Calgary14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovey space, outstanding service and amazing food!!

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  10. Joanna VIP

    Calgary45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived on time when everyone is busy doing their own stuff. Standing at the front for a while until server come and check in with you. A brief nice introduction of the restaurant from the server is helpful but to be honest doesn’t feel really welcomed. We ordered steak and burgers. Burgers are the best by what kids says. The toast on our steak place are really over toasted so black and hard to bite…. Steak is pretty good taste. We also ordered fries which is very good as well. There is only one other table besides us in the morning. Thought I found a gem for eating but not really.

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True Wild Distilling is rated 4.8 stars by 151 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for True Wild Distilling

3115 11 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    A short drive off of Blackfoot Trail and 34ave. Turn left on 11 st SE.
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Lusis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 245-8269
  • Private party facilities
    True Wild has multiple options that include Private and Semi-Private rooms. From our Mezzanine overlooking the Restaurants main floor complete with audio video capability, to our upstairs private event and multipurpose space that has views of Calgary's skyline, AV capability, DJ/Mic input, private bar, and support kitchen.
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