Embarcadero - Calgary

Went here with the ball and chain last night around 8pm. Wanted to go for their oyster special $1.25/shuck - we went mostly for the patio as we had our dogs wit... read more Went here with the ball and chain last night around 8pm. Wanted to go for their oyster special $1.25/shuck - we went mostly for the patio as we had our dogs with us but the patio was closed due to construction on 17th, fair enough, nobody wants dirt on their food or dust from construction. Our waiter was awesome, his name is Gregg. Very accommodating. The restaurant is in an old character home and is quite interesting but has a few tacky renovations. Still nice and clean inside. Prices were a bit steep for other items but I think there higher class, hard to tell when we only had the oysters. He was very aware of gluten free options on the menu and stayed coherent of that the whole time.

Friends and I met for dinner before the Calgary Flames game and this place did not disappoint. The restaurant was packed and for good reason. The diverse menu a... read more Friends and I met for dinner before the Calgary Flames game and this place did not disappoint. The restaurant was packed and for good reason. The diverse menu and wine list provided and array of options. The meals were flavourful, large and filling. Our server was excellent and although we waited quite a while for our meal due to the busy evening, he kept on top of drinks and checking in with us. There is road construction that has just started in front of the restaurant but don't let that deter you. This place is worth it.

Happened to be in the downtown area looking for a supper place and noticed this restaurant in a fancy, older looking house. We gave it a try and were were not d... read more Happened to be in the downtown area looking for a supper place and noticed this restaurant in a fancy, older looking house. We gave it a try and were were not disappointed! We came quite late, and it was still quite busy, but the service was excellent. They had a wide variety of dishes with seafood, chicken, and steak. Everything that our group ordered was delicious. We would definitely go back.

Embarcadero is located inside a converted home, so the decor is a little dated and dark..... but that can easily be interpreted as classic and homey in the righ... read more Embarcadero is located inside a converted home, so the decor is a little dated and dark..... but that can easily be interpreted as classic and homey in the right lighting. We started with a round of oysters, picking and choosing what we wanted to try from their oyster menu. Each oyster on the menu has a helpful description of what to expect, but if you get stuck the server will gladly help you navigate and answer any questions. We followed it with the beef carpaccio and the jambalaya. Both were excellent, but the jambalaya stood out for me because the seafood was so fresh. The shrimps were large, the mussels were so sweet and they were generous with the ingredients. Technically we had two appetizers and one main, but we left feeling full and satisfied.

Anniversary dinner with hubby on a Saturday night. We made reservations and was seated upstairs by a window with a view of the Calgary Tower. They have a casual... read more Anniversary dinner with hubby on a Saturday night. We made reservations and was seated upstairs by a window with a view of the Calgary Tower. They have a casual bar downstairs with high stools too. Our waitress was lively and helpful but service was a bit slow as she ran from the kitchen on the 1st floor and back up to our dining area. Not her fault it definitely be warned if you're in a rush to get somewhere. We began with raw oysters and they were very fresh. The mignonette was fantastic! Not the usual horseradish or red sauces. Hubby had bacon wrapped scallops and really enjoyed it. I had a seafood gnocchi and hubby had the 8oz house burger. My gnocchi was huge! I ate all the seafood and about 12 pieces of gnocchi and was stuffed. I brought the rest home. Seafood is delicate to cook such that the scallops and shrimp were a bit over done but that did not detract from the taste. Due to my dairy issue, I had mine in a spicy tomato sauce vs the original cream based sauce. I loved my fish! Hubby was not able to finish his burger so I had the last bit of his patty which was heavily onion flavoured. I liked it but if you a meat purist- heads up! The portions are huge here. You won't leave hungry!!! Our finale was nothing more than espresso. We could not eat or drink any more. We will be back to try other items for sure! Do note we were a late arrival due to parking. They have no designated spots and it's either on the street or in a park plus lot. Lastly, this is an old house covered by trees so it's easy to miss driving by.