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1. KD

   KarenD

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Server was very good, food okay had higher expectations for the price. We got the burger which was good and a steak. The dessert was the layered chocolate cake (okay). So for the price I prefer to go to a Model milk or Pigeonhole which are around the same price but quality are very superior.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   We brought candles to put on the cake but unfortunately that it is a heritage building and not allowed to light up the candles. Otherwise, the food are great and servers are friendly.

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3. TK

   ToddK

   Calgary

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Near place, food was good but over priced Vs quality when compared to hy’s or another place similar

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Calgary

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The food was less than average and the service was slow. Nice place to dine though

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   TannisW

   Edmonton

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Overall, it was very good. Found the cabbage salad way too salty, but our other dishes were excellent

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Calgary

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Waiter purposely did not come take our orders but frequented the tables next to us 5 times, our table was the one of visible minorities. Waited over 25 minutes for a simple scotch drink. Unacceptable service

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   Vish

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Heard alot about Charbar. Booked though open table. Quite seamless. Arrived a bit early from our show. Hostess was quite friendly and accommodated our request to sit early. Okay spot in the restaurant. Waitress was cordial and efficient. Food we ordered was civeche, calimari salad and the tenderloin. We also ordered a on tap beer. Pro: appetizers were awesome. Beer quite tasty. Cons: two beers on tap out. Not a great look when two beers and maybe more are out. Tenderloin not really hot. Room temp. Not alot of flavour to the meat. At that price point i would have expected something alot more memorable. Cooked medium rare , good. Disappointing: waiting for out bull which took like 25 mins after our meal was done. I inderstand the flames crowd coming in and it getting busy but i would have expected to be seen a bit more frequently to touch base. Would i come back. Yes but really to try the other food on the menu amd not based on the service or ambience . Vish

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   CatherineT

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   The food was excellent for the vegetarians and meat/fish eaters in our party. Great flavours, excellent service and a lovely ambience too.

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9. TJ

   TylorJ

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Fantastic 32oz steak with asparagus! Cooked perfectly

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

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    Late dinner on a Friday night. No crowds, cozy atmosphere. Food was great, although my NY steak was a tad cold. Everything else was great (fugazza, ceviche, oysters). The charbaritas are a great start to any ocassion.

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11. RW

    ReetaWine

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

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    A favourite for years, the pandemic certainly put a pause in visiting this place. We ordered the avocado bruschetta to share - fantastic! As we were pressed for time, we ordered the gaucho burger with fries to share. When it came they had cut it in half for us as we were sharing -- very thoughtful gesture. The fries were beyond phenomenal, soft inside and the perfect crisp on the outside. When it came to the first bite of the burger...that is when our taste buds hit a wall. The burger had an amazing flavour, however the intensity of the salt was extreme bitterness. We were enjoying the ambiance and service so we did not want to put a complaint. However we truly could not eat the burger so we waived our waitress and kindly explained the issue. Instantly and without hesitation, our waitress worked with the kitchen to make it right. They brought us a bit of deconstructed burger fresh out of the kitchen. And goodness they went all out! From the fresh new set of fries to the fresh oven melted cheese. All beautiful separated to allow us to put things together so we could identify the issue better. My co-worker ate the burger with the cheese and aioli in desperation while I added the aioli back into my burger and opted out for the cheese. There are not sufficient words to describe how delicious this burger was to us both and the incredible experience from the service of our waitress and the cooks. They literally all cared so much that they excitedly watched to make sure they got it right. Lesson here: be kind in how you provide the constructive feedback to the food. We certainly did as we wanted to make sure it was not our tastebuds that had changed over the last pandemic years. Give the staff the chance to see if they can make it right. Thank you Charbar for a sincere and caring moment by your professional staff. We will certainly be back again and with more friends.

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12. CB

    CherylB

    Calgary

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

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    Our evening at charbar was fantastic from start to finish. Our server, Mark, was very knowledgeable and his recommendations were spot on from cocktails, wine, appetizers, main course and dishes to share. Food was excellent - and we could not get enough of the fresh oysters, and asparagus side dish.

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13. SB

    ScottB

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

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    Birthday dinner

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

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    Great evening out with the family. It was a bit expensive.

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    Jellybean

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Fries are a must! Very friendly and alert staff with the exception of a very cold & unfriendly hostess. Definitely not the face of customer service.

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16. WO

    WendyO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    We have had dinner twice at the CharBar in the past and remember it as being fabulous so we booked for Mother's Day brunch this year and we were rather disappointed. As soon as we were seated we were all freezing cold (under a vent) so we told the server and she said that it's because it's an old building, but regardless we all ate in our coats. All of us got our food except for one person. He was told there was an error with his order but have some potato wedges on the house while you wait. The problem is, they covered it in hot sauce which he couldn't eat, so that was a waste. The food itself tasted good but everyone said theirs was cold. We didn't send it back as we were on a tight schedule. The server was very pleasant and helpful but she seemed overwhelmed/scattered. We had to ask twice to get our coffees refilled. Overall, the experience was only OK. I would probably still go back for supper but I think the brunch service needs some work.

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17. JS

    JordanS

    Exclusive

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience1

    Took a friend here from out of town. I’ve been a few times with no real complaints about the food, but the service is usually garbage. This time, the food was forgettable, but our server was good. Host, not so much. It typically has come with the air of privilege that I am eating there. Like the attitude you get from a snooty minimum wage worker at Holt Renfrew, with customers to match. Place has the atmosphere of a seniors home. I guess this is the side effect of success, without humble oversight. Last time I’ll be eating there since the food is now gone to the dark side too. Charcut is better since it isn’t as stuck up, same goes for the the pizza @ Connie & Johns. Hope they turn it around.

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    jamesw

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    Great spot for dinner. Jesse and Chad have build a great team

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    TammieO

    Calgary

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    I was concerned about going to this restaurant after reading the reviews. I was right to be concerned. The food was terrible. Frozen hamburger patties, inedible under seasoned steak, awful salad. The only good thing about the night was the service (which was outstanding), and the bar made a decent cocktail or two. I will never go back. Yuk. EDIT: After this review that manager reached out and invited us back. I agreed because everyone deserves a second chance. We had a lovely rooftop patio table overlooking the river. The food was delicious this time. The service was again very good. I will now go back. Thank you Eduardo for the excellent customer service.

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20. CC

    CarlaC

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    I expected too much from this olace and got so disappointed. the NY steak was chewy. for the price, it's not worth it. I'd rather go somewhere else.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    Our service was friendly, attentive and did a great job! The food was another story. Calamari was decent, minus the big chunks of undercooked lettuce. My wife had the pizza, which seemed to be the best choice, and the butchers cut steak was the real letdown. Absolutely no seasoning and presentation was abysmal. For the price I would avoid Charbar and if you’re going for pizza, just go directly to Connie and Johns (in the building).

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22. DR

    DeniseR

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

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    Amazing food- great service! Love this place.

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23. TR

    TrinaR

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

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    Drinks where good, oysters are expensive but good, 6 for $25. steak was cooked perfectly. ambiance was fair. My seat faced the kitchen and I watched staff take out garbage, was not really what I was expecting in such a priced establishment.

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24. AC

    AmberC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

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    One of my favourite restaurants in Calgary! Highly recommend!

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25. CD

    CoryD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

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    Exceptional service, great food and atmosphere. I’ll be back.

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26. LH

    LiaH

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    Great food - that’s what brings me back! Excellent service. It’s a fav!

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    Yycfoodie

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The idea of Charbar was better than the reality. No beers on tap as they were apparently switching over to the new brews. Would have been nice to know before sitting down and getting ready to order drinks. No bread with the ceviche, not sure how you’re supposed to eat it, thankfully they Upsold us on the sourdough bread instead of just including it or serving it with nacho chips… Never been told no so many times by a server. Too bad…

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28. DS

    DavidS

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

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    Too busy on a Tuesday evening for the level of staffing. Exuberant diners meant the noise level almost prevented normal conversation. Food was just OK. A 10-ounce NY steak was not tender and presented as medium-rare rather than the requested rare. My dining partner’s chicken was very tasty but the portion size was excessive. Still, an Argentinian-inspired dining experience is welcome in Calgary.

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29. C

    Calliea

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

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    Steak was cold and grizzly..not a good cut of meat...Desert was awful. It was for a special birthday. Won't be back.

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30. SB

    ShannonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    Food was amazing. Service was thoughtful and knowledgeable. We were there early and the noise level increased later.

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31. JM

    JMK123

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

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    Steak house that doesn’t have steak knives!!! Seriously asked and all they could provide me was a butter knife to eat our $120 porterhouse steak. Do not recommend. Was not busy but service was so slow

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience3

    Went for the octopus on the website menu and it was no longer offered.

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33. DM

    DMartian

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

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    Easter Brunch with family. Service was great as all were friendly and attentive. Good food and place was clean and comfortable.

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    MarkA

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

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    Mark, our server was amazing. He seemed to have a sixth sense of knowing when to engage with us and leave us to catching up with our friends. Well done.

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35. A

    Annalee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

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    The food and atmostphere was good, but the server looked very busy. She came to help us for payment after 20 mins when I request. One recommandation is, if you can provide any way to keep the steak warm while customers eating, it woule be awsome. The first bite was amazing for our porterhouse, but when the time goes the flavor is not the same as first. Thanks

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    mcwilly

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2022

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    Our experience was nice, three of us sat down to a Sunday dinner. No waiting, attentive server, food was excellent... steaks and veggies. On the pricey side, but just be prepared for thar.

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37. KM

    KyleM

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

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    Excellent experience overall. Our server was exceptional and the food/drinks were great.

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    Mattyoman121

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic as always!! See you again soon

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    VanessaRae

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience4

    This was not a good Charbar experience. The empanadas were dry, our mains took well over an hour to come out once we finally did order and my $14 asparagus was no more than 6 overcooked, soggy stalks. Steak was cooked correctly but very salty, pizza was ok. The worst part wasn’t even the food, but the service - our server took ~10 minutes after we sat down before we even got water and when she came to our table to do that she cracked a joke about how slow she had been which made me think it would be faster afterwards. It was not. A simple dinner which started at 7:45 did not end until well after 10pm and neither me or my date left satisfied. I noticed other tables also waving her down for standard needs like water, which led me to believe this was a rampant problem, not focused only on our table. I was previously a fan, but likely won’t be back.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience3

    Pretty limited menu, has the butcher steak which was fine but very small portion and minimal side for the price point

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