We were very disappointed in this restaurant. We had been years before and enjoyed ourselves but in the interim, the attitude of the staff and quality of the food for the price have declined significantly.

We had a TravelZoo voucher for lunch and were misinformed on what is was good for. When we asked about it, surprised to get a large bill at the end of lunch, we were treated brusquely. There... more

Went there for burger fest. Had the $50 burger it was pretty good undercooked yet a bit dry. Would say this burger would be worth about $35 at most. The host was a little off asking us what we were there for? Like come on lol. Where here for drinks and some dinner. The place felt a bit snotty. Don't think I would return.

I went here for the Big Taste, which I didn't actually end up ordering. The food was fantastic, fresh and really well done. The wine was very good, and the list is long. The only downside was our table, which was stuck awkwardly between other tables meaning the person not sitting against the wall would be bumped against every time someone went to one of the tables on either side of us. Next... more

My BF surprised me with a B-day dinner at The Living Room and we loved it! Their sommelier made our evening with his wine recomendations. The portions are large so next time we go, I believe we'll share an entree but the food was delicious!! Classy environment and frienly.

Just finished their Big Taste lunch menu with 2 of my coworkers. Between the 3 of us, we ordered one of every thing on this limited menu. As far as the food goes, most of it was pretty good - the soup excellent, the flatbread lackluster, and everything else somewhere in between. Where they really lost points is service. A lunch reservation on a weekday during Big Taste shouldn't result in a 90... more

Very rude! Felt uncomfortable, unwanted and insulted.

Went with a friend for drinks on a Saturday night around 10:30 pm. We were stopped at the door by the owner, who told us that they were having last call. I questioned this because it was a Saturday night and only 10:30 but turned to leave. My friend insisted that there was time for a drink, seeing the place was half full, so, the owner... more

Rouge has competition in town. The Living Room is a fantastic place for serious foodies. Party of four - we choose the chef's menu and paired it up with wine. Waiters were wonderful and tended our every need. Food that came out for our multiple course meal was tastefully presented and the wine pairings matched the food perfectly. It's on my 'to go again' list.

My friend and I decided to try the living room tonight and we were really disappointed.
We ordered the cheese fondue and what was delivered was an extremely salty/runny "gravy" that did not taste like cheese. After mentioning to them that it didn't taste like fondu, they tried again. While the fondu was marginally better it was still so salty that we couldn't appreciate the cheese. Our next... more

I hosted an event on oct 16 for 12 people. The service was perfect, the room was quiet, well decorated and perfect for a presentation but still allowed us to mingle. The food was excellent... And I have high expectations!

My first night in Calgary, my friends took me out to dinner--they selected the Living Room Restaurant and had made a reservation. We arrived around 8:20pm, 25 minutes before our reservation time and one of our friend was still on her way. The host/owner told us to take a seat at the bar and he'll let us know when our table was ready. Since my friend doesn't drink, we decided to walk around 17th... more

Very good menu - tried the chateubriand, very tender and tasty and excellent match with carrots. Great wine list focusing on smaller wineries. The steak tartare as starter is a no-brainer, very authentic.

This is a really classy restaurant, where the servers are well educated about the food and the wine, and the chefs are obviously really good at what they do.
Ideal for impressive first dates or special occasion dinners, you will not be disappointed.
Make sure you have a reservation.

I need to give this place three stars only due to the attitude of the host (Cliff, is it?) My husband and I were there with 5 friends. When we arrived we were ignored first for about 5 minutes. We were 6 at first and told Cliff a 7th person might be joining us and he got upset saying the reservation was for 6.
The food was very good and the service excellent! Justin was awesome.
When our 7th... more

We had our Christmas dinner party at the Living Room this week. We were 11 people. We had a great time. We had the Chef's Tasting Menu - everyone has the same 4 courses. Fabulous. What they don't tell you is that you get 2 additional in-between courses, included. Wow.

Service was almost perfect - they fill your water glass (which you pay for) every 30 seconds. I noticed on Foursquare that the... more

The Living Room has long been one of my favourite restaurants in Calgary. We love it. Food and service has always been excellent! Will go back again and again.

A beautiful Sunday afternoon on 17 th avenue sw and all the patios were full...except the living room. We decided to give it a try. We waited at the entrance and we were greeted with attitude. The first question...do you have a reservation? Really? As I scan a deserted landscape. The beef tartar which I have had before was mediocre at best and the seafood share plate was bland and uninspired.... more

Tuesday after work I met up with a long time friend for drinks and dinner. We decided on the Living Room because we wanted to go somewhere that he had not been. This was very difficult as he is in the food industry. I had been to the LR many many years ago and always remembered what a great time I had. So we went.

We arrived around 5:30 and I think we were the second people in the place. It... more

SO yum. We did date night here a couple of weeks ago and had a great time. We arrived late so the place was mostly empty, and our server was nice but not overly friendly. We ordered the Oysters to start which were heavenly, as well as the Ahi Tuna Tacos - biggest pieces of tuna I've ever SEEN on a taco! They were a little hard to eat but they were delicious. Finally, we finished with the... more

We came here strictly for dessert. They were quite full and asked if we had reservations. We didn't, but they still were able to take care of us and gave us a table. We had creme brule and chocolate mousse! SO GOOD!!! One of the best places for desserts. If I came back with a larger group I'd definitely get the chocolate fondue! I need to come here every time I come to Calgary for a visit.... more

I have never been disappointed with the food, wine and dessert selections at The Living Room. I went this past weekend, and my meal was absolutely delicious. However, I was a bit disappointed with the atmosphere and service.

I know that restaurants can't always control how rowdy their guests get - but given the time of year when people are in the holiday spirit - I did not think it was... more

I gotta get this off my chest.

My latest visit to the Living Room (for lunch) was quite mediocre, at best.

Living Room has long been one of my favourite restaurants in Calgary.

This most recent time that Jessica and I visited the Living Room, we underwhelmed and disappointed by both the food and the service.

Maybe it's because our last visit was such a high. Comparatively, we had amazing... more

Mmmmmm. I went to the Living Room for dinner last night and I still have some food left over for lunch today... How early is too early to eat it? Beef short rib at 7:00 am?

I have been wanting to try Living Room for a long time, so when a dinner voucher came up on Living Social, I was all over it. I kept forgetting I had the voucher, but I finally got to use it last night.

I went with my BF... more

Amazing...excellent...a total yes!!! Our server Ron was perfect and had a great sense of humor. He tactfully quieted down an obnoxious table near ours without anyone asking him to.
Our meal was one of the best I've had in Calgary because not only was it delicious and elegant but the portions were hearty and the value spectacular. I've not enjoyed this fusion of quality and value before. My... more

Went in to meet a friend for a cocktail. He called to say he would be late so i decided to go and sit at bar. Ordered the special (sea bass in parchment with quinoa risotto) AMAZING!!!!

I speak highly of the Living Room restaurant to all my friends. The Beef Tartare is probably one of my most favorite dishes in Calgary. I order a side of tobasco sauce to add to the dish to make it slightly spicy for my spicy craving. Their cheese fondue is delicious! The price may be a little pricey but definitely worth it. I am bringing my boyfriend there for his birthday and I cant wait... more

Back in the so-so 90s, my brother and I used to kill a lot of time (we were slackers, after all) at a place called the Living Room. It was a coffee bar on Broadway Ave in Saskatoon, which is about the hippest part of town. It had a good vibe, and wingback chairs much like you'd find in an actual living room. The service there was very good, as was the coffee. The staff and patrons were... more

The Living Room has been around for as long as I've been gracing the sidewalks of 17th ave. A week ago, my friend and I decided to try out their patio since the Ship and Anchor was too busy.

I was meaning to try the Living Room for years, but there was always something else that seemed a little more appealing. I should have given it a chance a long time ago, because I had a fantastic... more

On a rainy night in May, 2011, 6 divas dressed in red, headed to the Living Room for an Unofficial Yelp Event. yelp.ca/events/calgary-c…

Prior to going to the Living Room for the first time, I did a little verbal research among my co-workers. I was asking people who have gone to the Living Room, what they recommended on the menu. When I was explaining that I was on a diet, they told me that... more

I have three words for you. Watermelon Caprese Salad. And two more. Cheese Fondue. Then one more. OMG.

I had only ever been to The Living Room before for cocktails and wine. This time, it was the latter, but also food. It was not a cheap evening, but my-oh-my, was it ever a tease for my taste buds and an exercise for my waistline.

Let me start with the Watermelon Caprese Salad. It's three... more

I've always wanted to check out The Living Room, so a friend and I planned to meet up there for drinks one night. Upon arriving and waiting up at the front to be seated, one of the staff asks us if we are staying for dinner and we said no, just for drinks. He then tells us that in that case he doesn't have any room for us and has the balls to suggest other places on 17th ave where we can go for... more

Delicious food, havarti fondue is to die for.
Bison was tender and veggies very flavourable.
Service is always really good.

Only criticism is that the tables are super close together, maybe a bit too cozy.

A nice treat for a night out.

I've been wanting to check out this 17th Ave neighbourhood locale and finally had a chance to with a few friends. The patio had a very relaxed vibe literally, we went for drinks, but ended up staying for dinner. The atmosphere along with one of the owners created an environment where you would want to make this a part of your regular scene to catch up with friends. A few of our party sampled... more

This is a five star rating! You cannot go wrong. Everything about this place is top notch!

To be precise, I would give this place 3.5 stars .
It is definitely better than a 3 but not worth a 4 on my scale.

The Fondue was okay. Duck breast was good. Ambience was good. I liked their wine list. They have a good selection of old world red wines - my friends and I still talk about that bottle from Rhone Valley till this day... more

Love your beef tartar !!

Loved the relaxing ambiance I felt upon walking onto the patio, made even more so by the attentive servers, willing to share a story and make you feel at home and attended to.
I shared a lovely cheese fondue with my boss, had several nice glasses of red and finished with a seafood trio including snow crab legs, gravadlax (salmon) and tuna tartar. All were fresh but none particularly inspiring.... more

My trip to Canada was made worthwhile after a visit to The Living Room. To begin, the drinks were absolutely delicious! I fell in love with a ginger and mint simple syrup made with the bartender/owner's brother's locally grown honey. Honey is supposed to be good for allergies therefore it is good for your health to have this drink! lol!

Then there was the meal itself...
My mouth was watering... more

Good food and drinks, but a little pricey for what you get.

Overpriced (for the pedestrian flavours), inaccurate menu (pork unadvertised in the gnocchi - pretty lousy for a vegetarian) and my hubby was sick with food poisoning.

Had the Chefs menu where they just serve you 5 dishes of...

Had the Chefs menu where they just serve you 5 dishes of the chefs choice. It was absolutely fantastic and a cool way to try something new.

Was extremely disappointed with the unprofessional service.The arrogant nature of the server was appalling and the quality of the food was very poor considering the prices applied. Four out of six guests could not eat their entree. Colleagues had very similar experiences the week prior to our visit.Would not recommend this establishment to anyone.

For the amount of money the meals cost. It was nothing more than unsatisfying. Very dissappointing for everyone. $42.00 rubber steaks that took too long to prepare and fruit that was definately not fresh. So far the only thing going for this place is the environment. Very cozy atmosphere.

Absolutely fabulous! great service, great food. can't wait to go to Calgary and visit again!

This is easily one of the best restaurants in Calgary. The food is fantastic and creative. The service is amazing. If you want to enjoy a fabulous meal in a cozy environment while being served by the most amazing people then the Living Room is for you. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience at this restaurant.

One of the THE places to see and be seen in Calgary for dinner, and the food is actually pretty good.