Bar Chouette

Love the vibe here. It's small but cozy, and the open kitchen is always great. We sat at the bar so was able to interact with the chef, kitchen staff, and owner. We opt for the a la carte instead of the set menu so we can try everything. The milk bread is a must try. Super soft and melts in your mouth like butter. The beef tartar was interesting because they used tapioca crackers. I didn't love the season. it was a bit sweet. The steak was cooked well, and the scallop crudo was super fresh. Squid ink pasta didn't have too many flavors but overall decent. I just had classic cocktails, so I'm not sure if their signature ones are good. Overall, great vibes, decent food and friendly staff.

Really enjoyed dinner today. We arrived at 5:30pm to catch happy hour before it ended at 6pm. It was 30% off snacks, raw food, and drinks. Ordered the milk buns with charcoal butter. Loved those but didn’t see the need for the charcoal butter. Maybe if it was ube flavoured or something it would have added to the milk buns experience, but the buns themselves were perfect already. The prawn sando was really good. Enjoyed the tartar sauce a lot. The Humboldt squid was really tender and tasty. It’s hard to come across seafood that isn’t overdone or chewy sometimes at restaurants but this was cooked perfectly. The dessert was unique and refreshing! Great service, very attentive. Had made a note that we were celebrating a birthday but they didn’t mention it, but that’s okay!

I can’t imagine I didn’t leave 5 stars feedback for this restaurant. I have been numerous times and the food never disappoints. The cuisine is always creative and the dishes cooked perfectly. Whenever he is around, Chef Ly always stops by to inquire about our meal. Thank you for the hospitality and yummy food.

Great service and ambience. We did not try much food but drinks and appetizers were awesome. They were out of few drinks off the menu when we went on a weekday night, but our server gave us GOOD recommendations based on what I mentioned we'd like and what they had. For food, we got triple cooked potatoes and cheese souffle dish (the bread was too charred to let the subtle cheese flavors come through). Makes a lovely spot for date night.

This is my second time here, and super fun. I suggest getting a table up at the bar so you can actually watch the chefs prepare your meals. Some of the dishes are super creative, I would say our absolute favourites were the beef tartar, and the grilled Humbolt squid.

Oh. My. Goodness. Bar Chouette isn't just a restaurant, it's a whole mood, a delicious dream, and frankly, my new favourite Calgary obsession! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was just it – cool tunes setting the perfect backdrop for what was about to be an epic culinary adventure. Let's talk food, because seriously, it's etched in my memory. For our first time here, the tuna? Divine. The squid? Mind-blowingly good. And the trout? Each dish was a masterpiece of flavor, like little edible explosions of pure joy. Hats off to the kitchen wizards! And the drinks! Our cocktails were pure artistry, mixed to perfection. They also have such great wine options that perfectly complemented our meal. But the absolute cherry on top of this delightful experience was our waitress, Lana. She wasn't just attentive; she was genuinely amazing, adding so much sparkle and fun to our evening. Bar Chouette, you've officially stolen my heart (and taste buds). We'll definitely be back, probably tomorrow, and probably for everything on the menu again!

Good food and great service. Particularly the milk buns (warm and sweet). The duck pie was a unique and comforting dish, would order again. The restaurant is very loud and difficult to have a conversation across the table. However the staff are cheerful, kind, and attentive and that more than made up for the noise. The menu was different in the restaurant than online so it's good to be aware as a dish you might be wanting to try May not be available.

What a fantastic spot! Whether for a quick drink/bite or a full-on date night, Bar Couette is centralized and offers fun seating inside and outside. They have a featured cocktail menu which was delicious.