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Merchants Restaurant & Bar, Calgary, AB

Merchants Restaurant & Bar

4.5 (59)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
2118 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z6

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
Merchants Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood bar and restaurant where locals and travelers alike can grab lunch and dinner, along with brunch on the weekends. With a menu filled with hearty, simple recipes from all over the world and a full bar, guests always feel welcome, whether celebrating a special event or just spending time with family and friends. Appetizers at Merchants include Carpaccio, Moules-Frites, Calamari, Merchants Meatballs, Tempura Prawns and Tuna Tartar. The entrée options at Merchants range from simple meals like the Truffle Mushroom Pizza and G's Mac and Cheese to choices like grilled Kuterra Salmon, New Yorker, Rib Eye, Seafood Linguini, Carbonara and Short Rib Penne.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–12:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Transform your large gatherings and special celebrations into extraordinary events at Merchants Restaurant & Bar. Our venue is ready to add that ‘extra’ touch to make your function truly exceptional.
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Social Hour

    Jun 18, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
    Sit back, relax, and enjoy our Social Hour! Available daily from 3pm-6pm!
    Social Hour Photo

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What 59 people are saying

Merchants Restaurant & Bar 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merchants Restaurant & Bar shines with "amazing service" and "delicious food," making it ideal for casual dates or happy hours. Guests appreciate the "super friendly and attentive" staff and "great atmosphere." While some find noise levels high and brunch options limited, many enjoy the diverse menu and relaxed vibe.
59 Reviews
  1. Bonnie

    Calgary / Southern Alberta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great…love that we can make a reservation and love social hour

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  2. Sarah

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always incredible! Staff is lovely and accommodating as well. Great place for a casual date or happy hour!

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  3. Stacy VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always get the best service and the staff and management are always so accommodating and friendly. It truly has become the place where “ everybody knows your name” the food is also 🙌 👌

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  4. Heather VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. All of the staff were super friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Food was delicious and loved menu options. Casual, quick lunch for us - we will go again.

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  5. Milena

    Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunch selection was very limited and we felt that the sausages and beef patties were over cooked. Server was great but a bit disappointed in the brunch. Next time will order off the menu

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  6. Caterina VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to meetup with a friend for good food and chat time !

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  7. Jordan

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Tacos were great! Undercooked and under-seasoned steak. Waitress offered to cook it up, but we were nearly finished the rest of our food.

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  8. Rachael VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our eggs were undercooked. They said it would be 20 min to poach 2 new eggs. Seems a bit excessive when replacing a meal. They took it off the bill which was nice but we left hungry

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  9. Anna VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, delicious food and great atmosphere!

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  10. Rob

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Merchants and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A slightly upscale pub type expedience with a great relaxed vibe, welcoming staff, good food and great service.

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FAQs

Merchants Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 452-4001.

Merchants Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 59 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
9:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Merchants Restaurant & Bar

2118 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 1Z6

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–12:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Transform your large gatherings and special celebrations into extraordinary events at Merchants Restaurant & Bar. Our venue is ready to add that ‘extra’ touch to make your function truly exceptional.
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