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charbar, Calgary, AB

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4.5 (2282)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Located in East Village and housed in the historical Simmons Building along the Bow River, charbar is spearheaded by executive chef Jessica Pelland with the support of co-owners and Top Chef chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson. One of Canadas best restaurants partners with Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters to create a collaborative and communal destination. Charbar restaurant features cuts of ultra-dry aged Alberta beef and an ocean wise seafood raw bar, that spills out onto the open air riverfront patios with views of the bow river. At its heart is a custom-made Argentine wood-fired grill honouring the art of asado and the culinary inspirations of Spain and Italy.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Argentinean, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jessica Pelland
  • Catering
    Chefs John Jackson, Connie DeSousa and Jessica Pelland are ready to bring their shared culinary vision to a venue of your choice. Let us help create a truly memorable event that will have your guests talking for days. Our culinary team is devoted to creating a memorable dining experience and our professional service team is at your disposal. Our team will work with you every step of the way to create a personalized and stress-free event that your guests will never forget.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, charbar can accommodate all your special event needs. on-site and off-site custom catering, private washrooms, state of the art a/v, glass divider wall, wheelchair accessible, river views, rooftop patio.
  • Private party contact
    Event Sales Team: (403) 452-3115
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Riverfront Ave SE
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Wednesday!

    Multiple dates available
    Wine Lovers Unite! Enjoy 50% off all bottles every Wednesday, all day long!

Private dining

Offers

  • Rosé-y and Bubbly Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM
    Do you recall your last Sunday Funday? Been awhile? Treat your friends to a rosé-y and bubbly brunch with half-price select bottles every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Sip, Sip, Hooray! Half-price bottles of wine all day! Send out an invite, because there will be no remorse when you say, "This one's on me!".

What 2,282 people are saying

charbar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charbar offers a fantastic dining experience with "excellent food, service, atmosphere," and a "great unique selection." Highlights include "the 32oz Porterhouse cooked to perfection" and "table-side ceviche." While some found service slow on busy nights, many praised the "friendly and attentive staff" and "delicious" dishes. Highly recommended for special occasions.
2,282 Reviews
  1. Tyler

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fine dining option that does it a little different.

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  2. Sarah VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    20 out of 10. Shout out to Mark and the entire Charbar team for making my partner‘s birthday an amazing experience- deeply appreciated ❤️
    charbarResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Sarah, Thank you for the incredible review—20 out of 10 means the world to us! We’re so happy to hear that Mark and the charbar team helped make your partner’s birthday celebration truly special. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 🎉

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  3. Deborah

    Calgary / Southern Alberta15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our service once figured out was good. Octopus was over cooked but still somewhat tasty. Our ceviche and scallops were excellent but I wish they came wth bread or some type of homemade pita. We shouldn’t have had to pay extra for bread to enjoy them.

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  4. Wendy

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to enjoy drinks and food with friends after the rodeo!
    charbarResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the kind words, Wendy! We’re so glad charbar was the perfect spot to wind down after the rodeo. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and vibrant atmosphere—we love being part of your special moments. Hope to welcome you back again soon! 🥂

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  5. Luis VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a group of 5 people. One of us encountered strands of hair on the trout. The ceviche was one of the worst ceviches in Calgary. Steak burgers and empanadas were decent. Overall, the quality of the food has gone downhill. This place used to be a 5, so it’s a disappointment.

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  6. Karen

    Calgary / Southern Alberta32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff welcomed us in and the service was attentive but not obtrusive. The food came is a reasonable amount of time and was very tasty

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  7. Lyn

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Christine

    Calgary / Southern Alberta20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a wonderful brunch with visiting Aunt who was thoroughly impressed. Thank you

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  9. Anshul

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and even better service by Mark. The 32oz Porterhouse was cooked to perfection.

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  10. George

    Calgary / Southern Alberta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely everything! We booked ahead and asked for a quieter table, which was given to us. Our server, Will, was superb in every way. Melissa greeted us and gave us five-star treatment. And the food and drink were excellent, as always. Charbar rules!!!

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FAQs

charbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 452-3115.

charbar is rated 4.5 stars by 2282 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for charbar

618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Riverfront Ave SE
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Argentinean, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jessica Pelland
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Chefs John Jackson, Connie DeSousa and Jessica Pelland are ready to bring their shared culinary vision to a venue of your choice. Let us help create a truly memorable event that will have your guests talking for days. Our culinary team is devoted to creating a memorable dining experience and our professional service team is at your disposal. Our team will work with you every step of the way to create a personalized and stress-free event that your guests will never forget.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, charbar can accommodate all your special event needs. on-site and off-site custom catering, private washrooms, state of the art a/v, glass divider wall, wheelchair accessible, river views, rooftop patio.
  • Private party contact
    Event Sales Team: (403) 452-3115
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