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Escoba Bistro and Wine Bar

624 - 8th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1G4

Escoba Bistro and Wine Bar

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  • A charmingly rustic wood, stucco, stone and wrought iron décor; Escoba seats 175 diners with the capacity to host up to 280 for specialized cocktail and appetizer functions. The menu is focused on Mediterranean comfort food, which includes lamb, prime grade beef, ahi tuna, pastas, and homemade flatbreads. Every dish comes with a suggested wine pairing from Escoba's extensive cellar. With 22 wines by the glass and over 2400 bottle cellar to choose from, chances are we have your flavour.
  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, Comfort Food
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Cross Street: Between 5th and 6th Street on 8th Ave SW
  • Menu: View menu on restaurant's website
  • Price: CAN$30 and under
  • Website: http://www.escoba.ca
  • Email: escoba@shawcable.com
  • Phone: (403) 543-8911
  • Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 11am - 10pm
    Saturday: 5pm - 10pm Closed Sunday and most Statutory Holidays
  • Payment Options:
    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Executive Chef: Brad O'Leary
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Public Transit: We are located 1/2 block south of the 5th ave C-Train stop.
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Street parking is available in front of the restaurant and is free after 6pm. Several pay lots are located within 1 block, including the City TV lot, TD/Holt Renfrew underground lot, and City of Calgary Centennial lot.
  • Private Party Facilities: Escoba seats 175 diners with the capacity to host up to 280 for specialized cocktail and appetizer functions. We have three beautiful rooms that each can accommodate up to 50, 60, or 70 diners. Combinations of room may also be used. Our wine bar & lounge is the perfect place for your specialized cocktail and appetizer functions. Easily accommodating up to 120 for a stand-up event.
  • Private Party Contact: Darren Hamelin (403) 543-8909

Deals and Offers

  • From Escoba Bistro and Wine Bar
    Valentine's Day
    Sunday, February 14, 2010
    Soulful warmth in the heart of Calgary. Choose from our chef's 3-course 'designed to share'($65/person) or our regular menu. Reserve Friday, Saturday or Sunday!

    Offer valid February 14, 2010

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