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Borough Bar + Grill, Calgary, AB

Borough Bar + Grill

4.4 (583)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
American
4011 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Murrieta’s Hospitality welcomes Borough Bar + Grill, inspired by the five boroughs of New York.

Borough Bar + Grill pays homage to the unique North American culinary tradition in a casual yet expressive space. The restaurant features a main dining room and lounge area with floating ceilings, intimate booths for a more private dining experience and a unique chef’s table for large parties.

The restaurant also includes a patisserie where guests are welcomed to grab sandwiches or a coffee for a walk through University District’s many parks and walkways.

1.5 -2 hours for each booking, please call if more time is needed.

Corporate chef Daniel Pizarro has developed a menu as diverse as the boroughs of New York.

Complete with retractable awning and fireplaces the south facing patio is the perfect spot to enjoy Calgary Summers.

All accessible from University Avenue with direct access to Central Commons Park, as well as convenient underground parking with immediate access from the plaza.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Canadian, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Mount Riley Wine Dinner

    CA$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 13, 2025 only
    Join us for a special winemaker hosted dinner with Mount Riley Wines 🍷 This exclusive evening will feature four thoughtfully prepared courses, each paired with Mount Riley wines from Marlborough, New Zealand. This is a rare chance to hear firsthand stories from the family behind one of New Zealand’s most respected independent wineries for an incredible price. 🗓️ Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 PM 💵 $85 per person, includes tax and gratuity 📍 Borough Bar & Grill in the University District 🚨 Seating is limited. Reserve early to ensure your place at the table. Email: events-reservations@murrietas.ca or call at 403-210-0201 🍽️ Menu and Pairings 🍷 Grilled Peach and Burrata with prosciutto, honey gastrique, sourdough crisp Paired with Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc Marinated Octopus Salad with citrus, wine mignonette, chili-mild croutons Paired with Mount Riley Pinot Gris Seared Duck Breast with cauliflower purée, blueberry jus, crispy polenta, glazed beets Paired with Mount Riley Estate Pinot Noir and Mount Riley Pinot Noir “17 Valley” Passionfruit Mascarpone Cheesecake with toffee crunch, passionfruit gel, and caramelized white chocolate Paired with a curated cocktail.

Offers

  • BBG Happy Hour 2pm - 5pm & 9pm - Close

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Unwind, mingle and sip your way to happiness at Borough Bar and Grill, where Happy Hour hits the perfect note! Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm and 9pm to close, where we are serving up unbeatable specials at $6. Whether its our featured house wines, a refreshing glass of beer, featured spirits. We have also got you covered with our selection of Happy Hour Shareable Bites with elevated flavors and approachable price.

What 583 people are saying

Borough Bar + Grill 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Borough Bar + Grill offers "fantastic service" and consistently "excellent food," making it a favorite dining spot. With a diverse menu featuring gluten-free options and standout dishes like "best gluten free calamari," it's a hit among regulars. The ambiance is lively, though seating comfort can vary. An overall great dining experience.

583 Reviews
  1. Evan

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and exceptional service. A fun, casual, family friendly atmosphere with a decent variety of food & drink options to choose from. I highly recommend the Sunday night roast beef special!

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  2. Bill VIP

    Calgary29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family Brunch, everything exceeded expectation. The friendly welcome, courteous and attentive service and food quality all made for a wonderful Mother's Day experience. We've dined here before and the consistency in all of the above make this restaurant worth the trip.

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  3. Ryan

    Calgary3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great, and friendly, most of our group seemed to enjoy their meal. I ordered the half rotisserie chicken and it was very dry, and same with the fries that came on the side. The dish overall felt like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for 15-20 minutes, the gravy which also came with the meal was underwhelming with a weird flavour. This was my third time at the restaurant and the first time I left disappointed in my meal

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  4. Stuart VIP

    Calgary19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner. My wife fed the flatiron steak (MR) and loved it, very tender and flavorful. She also had a side of mushrooms, flavorful, perfect. I had the salad Niçoise (Ahi), with a side of three scallops - absolutely delicious, presentation was perfect.  Service was first class. 

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  5. Kim

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Friendly server with good knowledge of the menu.

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  6. Dan

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice to sit on the heated patio for brunch on Sunday May 4. Exceptional house made hot sauce. Mango chili splash was also a refreshing mocktail. The Server, I believe her name was Hanna, it was a her first day and she was very good, attentive, funny, and took great care of us.

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  7. Abigail

    Calgary3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had been here last summer and had a great experience. I returned this weekend and was disappointed with the portion sizes. The service was wonderful and it’s a beautiful spot but my partner and I found ourselves laughing about the tiny portions. Not a great bang for your buck.
    Borough Bar + GrillResponded on May 3, 2025
    Dear Abigail, Thank you for taking time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is very important to us and we take your comments to heart as we continually strive to improve. We would love to hear more details from your visit and if you're interested to share them then please reach out to us at agmcalgary@murrietas.ca. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing a memorable experience. - Borough Management

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  8. Marli VIP

    Calgary36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Calamari and Seafood Linguine were delicious! The calamari was soft and lightly textured with great flavour, loved the battered veggies, jalapeños and tzatziki served with it. The linguine was light and rich in flavour without a heavy sauce. I would have liked more scallops for the price. My guest had the BBQ Chicken Pizza. Crust was delicious, but a bit too much BBQ sauce. Service was good, but the restaurant was busy. They could have used another server on the floor. The wooden chairs at some of the tables are horribly uncomfortable. Maybe ask for a booth or a table with the comfy chairs.
    Borough Bar + GrillResponded on April 19, 2025
    Hello Marli, Thank you so much for your review and taking time time share your experience with us! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed. We always strive for a 5-star experience, so if there's anything we could have done to make your visit even better, we'd love to hear your feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon and earn that fifth star next time. We very much appreciate detailed feedback and we will ensure you have a 5star experience the next time you are with us. Borough Management

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  9. Kevin

    Calgary4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have enjoyed Borough for years. We ordered the steaks medium rare. Had to send them back since they were well done. Second steaks were no better. For 66$ a steak. Expected a better. Chief came out and tried to explain that our meat under a kitchen light was rare but under ambient light. They showed as well done. Not sure how that works.

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  10. Malgorzata

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, delicious French wine (Holy snail) and fantastic service from our waiter- Chris. Can’t wait to return !
    Borough Bar + GrillResponded on April 3, 2025
    Dear Malgorzata, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful and positive experience with us. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue delivering our best. We really appreciate you recognizing Chris as he is one of our start team members. We cant wait to welcome you back for another great visit soon. Thank you again for your support!

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FAQs

Borough Bar + Grill does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Borough Bar + Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 210-0201.

Borough Bar + Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 583 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 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Borough Bar + Grill

4011 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Canadian, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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