Lonely Mouth Bar

Friend took me here for a birthday lunch, and it was a wonderful experience! Food: great presentation, fresh, authentic, good quality, but the hand rolls were a bit skimpy. Service: very attentive, elevated but casual, and prompt. Atmosphere: the decor and ambience is amazing. Warm, mid-century, and Japanese-minimalistic. Comfortable booths, variety of patio options, great for date nights, night out, lunch, etc… Value: a bit pricey if you’re here strictly for the food. Definitely paying a premium for the atmosphere and location. However I think it’s worth it. Heard good things about the happy hour as well that I’d like to check out.

We came for happy hour and it was honestly pretty good! I’m typically hesitant on Asian restaurants managed by large restaurant conglomerates (in this case Concorde Group) as it can typically lose on authenticity and flavour depending on the team. The dumplings were really yummy, and I loved their version of the agedashi tofu. We also had a couple hand rolls that were good, the negitoro could use a bit of a stronger green onion flavour but it was tasty enough. The spicy salmon handroll was nicely flavoured and not too spicy. The curry udon was tasty, but the Hitoshi udon was a miss for me. It’s difficult to retain udon texture in a cold application but it could use some reworking. Food overall was a 4 star. Our server was such a sweetiepie, he kept our waters refilled and checked on us often. With his service and the aesthetics, I’d give this place a 5 star for happy hour and will be back to try their mains.

Great experience! We had fun, food was great, so was the service. We got personalized service, worth of good tipping. Food was good, we all love it. Good but for some could be a bit small portions. Definitely recommend for any occasion.

Food was great and restaurant deco are cute! The visit was for a friend’s birthday and we enjoyed the environment and food. However the experience was a little rushed as the servers were constantly coming to our table taking away dishes when we just put down utensils and still had food in our mouths :( we were still eating and had dessert in our plates when the server asked if we’re done and if she could take the plates away. After taking the plates away she immediately started to wipe our table and ask if we’re done and if we need anything else. The whole experience felt like the servers just wanted us to leave immediately, we felt very rushed and we haven’t been there for long. Our reservation was at 5:00pm and we were out of the restaurant by 6:00pm. There were tables with people there staying for way longer and they weren’t rushed and treated like this.

Probably the most generous happy hour in the city of Calgary, definitely a must try for those looking for cheap, but good eats, quality drinks, and just a good time! They focus on Japanese fusion dishes, which include an assortment of cones, udon, and gyoza for happy hour, but the main star is their drinks at 50% off! Definitely one of the places I would come back to again in the future!

Love this place a lot. Been here a couple times and every time I go the service and food is great. Drink variety is very good with good tasting flavors. The Sashimi Platter, Udon and Bluefin Tuna Tartare are my go-tos and never let me down. Love the atmosphere of the place and how it is designed as well.

This is a lovely local Asian infusion resto that serves sushi and wok fried dishes. We enjoyed the warm atmosphere. The staff were kind and courteous. They have a pretty good happy hour too. We will be back.

Absolutely mouthwatering food and drinks. My friend took me here during a girls trip and I ordered the ‘Pink Robot’. Best drink I have ever had. Don’t even get me started on the chicken wings!!! Literally to die for. I can’t wait to visit again and try even more.

Food is very good here. A personal favourite is the scallop hand roll. Also had the curry udon and that was wonderful as well. The tuna tartare is a hit or miss sometimes - I've gotten it over salted and just perfect, so I guess depends on the chef. Happy hour always has good prices. Service could use a little work when it gets busy. Your table goes unnoticed for a good 20+ minutes even with 5 different workers walking by you every two minutes. Takes them a long time to get to you when you ask for assistance.

we made reservations through open table and headed over to lonely mouth just in time for their happy hour. lonely mouth is on the list of canada's 100 best restaurants in 2023. it's located at 528 17th ave sw, smack dab in the heart of calgary's bustling 17th ave restaurant scene. it's this cool mix of a trendy cocktail bar and japanese small bites. we got a cozy table on their covered patio and were welcomed with a hot steamed hand towel. we couldn't resist the half price drinks and went for the sexy robot, a fun mix of gin, creme de cacao, raspberry, cardamom, lemon, and egg white. it was sweet, tart, and easy to drink. for food, we dove into some hand rolls--negi toro with tokyo negi, tuna belly, and alberta beef with black garlic, crispy garlic, and scallion. then came the salmon, hamachi, and scallop sashimi, each served as two small pieces and a couple of house-made soy sauces: one dark, one light and citrusy. we enjoyed the agedashi tofu with shimeji mushrooms, tentsuyu, ginger, and scallions, and the bluefin tuna tartare with tuna, avocado, miso emulsion, and udon crackers. they nailed the texture on both. the kake udon, on the other hand, made with fresh udon, dashi, scallion, togarashi, and yuzu, didn't quite hit the spot--the thick udon noodles felt heavy in the stomach.

The hostess was extremely rude (rolled her eyes when we wanted to confirm we were sitting in the dining area instead of patio). Waitress was very nice and service was fine. We ordered the salmon, zuke, and scallop sashimi and the quality wasn't great. The flavor of the hand rolls (spicy salmon&negi toro) was okay. Udon noodles in Kake udon had a very nice chewy texture and the soup base was good. Lonely Mouth Sour cocktail had a nice yuzu flavor and worked perfectly with the egg white foam at the top.

I can't resist freshly made noodles. We traveled to Calgary last month and found that Lonely Mouth Bar has freshly made udon during happy hours, where the udon is half-price and a hand roll is $4. Of course, we must give it a try. The ambiance was amazing and made me feel like I was in Japan. We ordered two udon and hand rolls. The hand roll didn't quite meet our expectations and was a bit small, but their house soy sauce was delicious and not too salty. We ordered the shaved beef and shredded chicken udon. They were top-notch. The udon was fantastic, chewy, fresh and served with flavorful broth. We finished everything, including the broth. The portions were generous. However, the happy hour promotion was only for plain udon $8 and the meat was the regular price. It was actually a bit pricey without the happy hour promotion.

The atmosphere was nice. But for the price/portion size. You are better off getting sushi elsewhere. The pieces of the sashimi on the platter were very small and thin. For that I expected better quality. The hand rolls were smaller than the typical cone, nothing outstanding. Enjoyed the miso code, but it was quite pricey for the portion. I don't think I would go back.

This place has a very good Happy Hour menu. Their udon noodles during their happy hour is a great price and the noodles are delicious. I've been here twice but only during their Happy Hour so I cannot comment on the rest of the menu. Service is great. Will come back to try their regular menu someday.

We had the sashimi platter and curry udon. Curry udon was pretty good. Was disappointed with the sashimi platter. Was expecting bigger portions, or at least if the portions were small, I expected the quality of fish to be better. I don't think I would go back unless it is during happy hour.

Delicious meal, lovely atmosphere, and fancy cocktails. The service was very good and they were very careful with the allergies in our group.

Such good food! Very attentive servers! Pretty cool ambiance. Happy hour prices are great!

Pricey..... but worth it! Treated myself to dinner this Friday and saw that Lonely Mouth had a last minute reso spot on OpenTable. Ambience is great. Feels like a proper Japanese inspired restaurant. Staff and servers were all attentive and friendly. Food was solid!! Udon noodles are a must! My favorite dish I had tonight. Server told me that the noodles are made fresh each morning. Broth was also delicious. I also got a spicy salmon and crab hand rolls which are the only dishes designed to feed 1. Otherwise most of the dishes are traditionally shared. The shrimp tempura was fresh and crisp. And finally the roasted cauliflower was just okay to me - but everything else was delicious!!!

Delicious Asian inspired/ fusion dishes. Beautiful boho interior design with nice wood elements. Cocktails, as expected, are pricier ~$15.

We had a really lovely meal here! The udon was delicious and they make their noodles fresh every day. The yam tempura had a nice light batter and was yummy dipped in the udon broth. They were extremely receptive to my shrimp allergy and the staff was overall super nice. Would recommend! The vibe is awesome!

Their food is the best sushi rolls i have EVER had. The people there are so nice rhey gave us cold towels since it was super hot ! The style is very luxurious and rustic at the same time.

Absolutely awful service. We had a reservation and were asked to leave when guests at our table were still eating their dinner. It was unbelievable.

Great ambience Japanese restaurant located on 17th Ave. The milk buns I would pass although they were fresh but not worth the price. The sando was a nice bite size starter to share. The chips that came with the tuna tartar was a bit oily but nothing special as its something I could get at cactus club. The Udon had good flavouring and the noodles were a nice texture. The price is a bit steep at this place so not a go to for me

I did not have high expectations! It was a really beautiful restaurant with amazing customer service. The hand sushi roll was so good. The seaweed had perfect flavour. The curry beef udon is amazing. I was nervous trying a curry in a Japanese soup. But it was so good with a very soft beef brisket that did not get stuck in my teeth. A soft runny egg was a perfect top off. The Udon was perfect softness. The cod was soft and perfectly flavored. Buttery. I strongly recommend these dishes and you must come and try this amazing experience.

Another good Concorde group place with a nice vibe! My favourite was the tuna tatare. It was light, fresh, and flavourful. The Brussel sprouts were pretty good too. The tempura was nicely fried and crispy. We also ordered the wagyu beef and spicy salmon hand rolls. I didn't like the how they mostly tasted like rice and seaweed. I would have preferred more meat inside. The turnips were a nice palate cleanser, but I felt the bottom pieces were quite heavy on the miso flavoring. I really enjoyed the scallops and oysters on the sashimi platter. The sauce they give you with the platter is unique and pairs well with all the pieces.

Great service. Catered to all allergies in advance. Sushi rolls were incredible. Cold udon was unique and so satisfying. Beautiful interior. Would highly recommend.

The food was delicious but the service was incredibly disappointing. despite making multiple rounds of orders my table of 5 was effectively kicked out of the restaurant. I understand need to manage reservations to the best of their ability to maximize seatings but the way we were dealt with was so off putting. I won't go back. There were multiple solutions the restaurant could have offered to accommodate us but they did not. An overall bad experience and I can't recommend.

The service was awful, which is unfortunate because the food is so good. The servers were rude and when our table was needed for another party, they essentially kicked us out mid meal and drinks.

The food and staff were absolutely amazing! We came in late around midnight and we're given excellent service, really want to give the kitchen a shout out for staying late and cooking for us. Bartenders Jack & Mia were also very accommodating as well. We had the peach fuzzin, tea ceremony, and their rosemary cosmo. Want to also shout out the sexy robot cocktail. All drinks were presented well and tasted so good, it's one of my favorite cocktail bars now. The food was 10/10, pretty much ordered the entire menu I have zero critiques. I would highly recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family. The vibe of this place is so chill and sexy, really admire the entire ambiance. Thank you again Lonely Mouth Team!

the ambiance was really nice. the entrance to the restaurant was this giant cool wooden door, which added to the overall vibe of the restaurant. it does run a bit chilly so be prepared for that. there was a wide variety of drinks available from wines to sakes to cocktails. their dinner menu was small and specialized. the portion sizes were very small. each hand roll order was just for one. definitely wouldn't come here if i was very hungry. the service was great; our waiter and the other servers explained the food very well.

Heard it was a new bar in the area and it did not miss! The ambiance was intimate and modern. There were so many options for drinks on the menu, but the Lonely Mouth Sour really hit the mark for me! I will have to come back to try more food on the menu!

Ordered the milk buns, hand rolls and the sashimi. All super tasty. Portion sizes are small though. Ambiance was good but the room runs a bit cold.

You can eat here if you want to spend way too much money on really small portions of sashimi with a side of grit. Would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. The rolls are also ridiculous, they aren't cut for novelty or trend I'm assuming making the roll really difficult to eat because the nori is chewy and the meat is then not evenly spread out through the roll. The food itself is ok, but I honestly can't remember the last time I ate at a restaurant and felt so disappointed.