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The Boulevard - Fairmont Palliser Calgary, Calgary, AB
The Boulevard - Fairmont Palliser Calgary, Calgary, AB
The Boulevard - Fairmont Palliser Calgary, Calgary, AB
The Boulevard - Fairmont Palliser Calgary, Calgary, AB
The Boulevard - Fairmont Palliser Calgary, Calgary, AB

The Boulevard - Fairmont Palliser Calgary

4.1
4.1
394 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
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Fairmont Palliser has a new pop-up restaurant, The Boulevard. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. until midnight, The Boulevard is located on the Boulevard level of the hotel beside Starbucks. Join us for causal all-day dining, Monday to Friday happy hour and classic cocktails. We invite you to sit back and relax with family and friends in front of the large windows in this iconic space.

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Additional information

  • Location
    133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    1st ST SW
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking: Overnight: $40 Sunday - Thursday, $30 Friday & SaturdayDaily: $20 for up to four hours / $40 for the full day. Self -Parking: Impark Lot with access off of 10th Avenue West or East or off of 9th Avenue Please note that the hotel does not own or manage the Impark Lot and prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Public transit
    Access via Calgary Transit.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 394 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Quiet

394 Reviews

  1. CraigY

    Calgary

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Reviewed on August 7, 2019

    overall4foodserviceambience
    Excellent wait staff. Food is good. Not a bad option if you're staying in the hotel and don't want to venture outside.

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  2. PeterT

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    slow service food was not warm took forever to get a drink not enough staff

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  3. Ramen

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The location of the buffet is usually upstairs, on the east side of the hotel. It's currently under renovation and as a result have opened a temporary location on the lower level adjacent to the Starbucks coffee. The seating is tight and doesn't feel very inviting. I believe it's actually a converted hallway of the hotel. The buffet isn't very large, which consisted of cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, sliced fruits, salmon locks, bagels, toast, mini waffles, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, sausage, bacon, potatoes, and maybe a couple of other items which elude me at this time. I really don't think that the $30. price tag justifies the setting or selection. I don't think that I'll be back to this brunch, but I'm looking forward for the opening of the new restaurant in April.

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  4. Robert

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2018

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    Not what we expected for a Fairmont restaurant. It was very poor for a boxing day brunch

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2018

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Don't go here until they finished the reconstruction. Period. Slow service, tables are in the hallway, decent food.

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  6. JohnM

    Edmonton

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2018

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    This hotel dining facility has been set up while rennovations to the usual lounge and dining spaces are underway. Unfortunately, the result reflects the ad hoc nature of the facility. Staff try, but were confused and error prone, missed some of the ordered items and the whole thing really didn't work very well. While the temporary set-up allows the hotel to offer an in-premises dining facility, service is slow, process is chaotic, space is cramped and claustrophopic, and even the quality of the food missed the standard we have formerly enjoyed in the permanent facilities. We tried it again for Sunday breakfast and sadly found it consistent with our earlier Friday evening experience. Hopefully once the newly revamped facilities open, the former standard for quality and ambiance will return.

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  7. nlachance

    Calgary

    43 reviews

    2.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2018

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    We went for a Sunday breakfast brunch for my birthday. Little that I knew that this restaurant was so small and most importantly the food was cold. Very disappointing. PS. Nothing special on your birthday at this place

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  8. WonderWoman

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    Not our best Fairmont experience. It seems the restaurant is under renovations and they've relocated temporarily to a hallway. No windows, no ambience, terribly loud and the menu choices weren't very good. Lots of bar-type food rather than restaurant food. Disappointed with our date night.

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  9. SandiS

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2018

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    When I talked with the food and beverage personnel who phoned me back after I inquired about a reservation, they said the Rimrock was under renovation and turkey supper was being served in a “pop up” restaurant with the Boulevard. I asked if it still had a Rimrock type ambience and was told yes it did..... No it does not. It’s a brightly lit hallway with tables on either side that runs beside the Boulevard bistro. Not very nice. Food was good though. Wish they’d been honest about the locale. Would have gone to a different hotel for thanksgiving supper if I’d have known.

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  10. AndyC

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food, service and facility were great, however when we arrived the lady could not find our reservation from OpenTable

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  11. AJLW

    Birmingham

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2018

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The restaurant wasn’t busy but it took 10 minutes for drinks to be served at the table and order food. Helpful waiting staff, but no atmosphere. Ordered gluten free pancakes which were average at best.

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  12. AnitaA

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2018

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    There was no ambiance at all which took away from the dining experience. The food was good except for the “in-house made” cheesecake which tasted like it had been sitting around for a while. A little disappointing overall.

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  13. LynnC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Good temporary solution while the formal restaurant upstairs is renovated.

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  14. JennaB

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for my fiance’s birthday and ended up leaving. The OpenTable website didn’t indicate that the original space is under renovation, so the restaurant has been relocated to a hallway. The menu on OpenTable was also completely different from the one they gave us; we came expecting an upscale meal and the menu we were given was more of a pub menu. The server and manager were very apologetic and comped my wine. I don’t think that it was their fault and I felt bad they were in that position. They offered to make some items from the original menu for us, but the kitchen wasn’t able to anyways. I’m sure the food on the new menu is great, but we were expecting something completely different for a special occasion. It was just disappointing that the OpenTable website wasn’t accurate.

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  15. HeatherS

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a coupon for a 3 course date night, and it was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious, the waiter was attentive, but not overly present, and the presentation was amazing.

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  16. JohnW

    Calgary

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the Palliser Rimrock Room Sunday Brunch! The menu has shrunk and the quality increased to "As Good as it Gets" levels. Alas, it will shut shortly for a complete overhaul for some six, or more months... not sure that The Golden Arch has the ability to fill the void... ;)

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  17. GORDB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was great selection was good service ambience great historic location

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  18. DinnerAnniversary

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Always look forward to dinner on our wedding anniversary here every year. This year it was busier than usual so we weren't as looked after as we normally are. We had our wedding at the Palliser in 2010 and made it a tradition to eat our anniversary dinner there every year.

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  19. Joyce

    Calgary

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food and service were very good. I had the sirloin steak and my husband had the lamb and we both enjoyed our meals

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  20. LesleyC

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took my father here for his 90th birthday. It was the perfect location. Quiet enough for conversation, an excellent brunch buffet and attentive service. They even brought him a birthday dessert with sparkler.

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  21. DianaI

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A very pleasant evening spent at the Rimrock at Fairmont Palliser. The food was delicious, the wine selection was good, the staff were polite and attentive. I recommend it.

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  22. LJoanne

    Calgary

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband received a gift certificate for the Rimrock for Fathers Day. We had not dined there for some time so we’re looking forward to it. We were not disappointed. The quiet elegance surrounded us as we were seated at a corner table. Service throughout the meal was excellent. The menu had good choices and the wine list was varied. We both had Cesar salads to begin. They were the best we have ever had. For our main course we both chose duck breast and substituted ploenta for roasted potatoes....excellent choice. The duck was succulent and the fois gras superbe. Our desserts were scrumptious. We apired the meal with Amarone Zenato, our favourite wine. It is a bit pricy at this venue but we chose it despite the price. We were very happy with our evening. It reminded us of our wedding here few years ago.

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  23. Willem

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    If you like claccic atmosphere, fine ambiance and good food, this is the place to go!

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  24. LourdesR

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The place Is only open for breakfasts, what waste of time walking there only to find out its closed

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  25. AnnJim

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Casey, was very professional: friendly and attentive. Our dinner was delicious. I had the tuna starter and the lamb main. My partner had the beef tartar and the sirloin steak. Everything was delicious and we vowed to return.

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  26. JadeG

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Father’s Day

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  27. Zauberin

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch at the Fairmont Palliser is now a tradition in our family when we celebrate anniversaries or any other special occasion. There's a variety of food offered at the restaurant that would satisfy just about every taste. Ambiance is quiet with some well chosen music and thus allows you to enjoy the experience as well as the company of friends and family.

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  28. Scotvisitor

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2018

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    The restaurant is looking quite tired and in need of a face lift. Sunday brunch used to be impressive but has fallen a long way back. Too few serving staff mean long waits and forgotten orders. The food that was there was good and well cooked. Quite sad really.

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  29. SPBray

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We selected the Rimrock as we were staying at the Fairmont as a small group and wanted a flexible choice for lunch (actually late brunch) before travelling on Sunday evening. The staff were attentive and friendly and a good range of food was available to suit more and less adventurous tastes. We particularly enjoyed the shrimps and the Alberta rib roast. Good value pricing for seniors too.

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  30. JoanneR

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! lived in Canada 10 years and best meal I’ve had. Simon our server was fabulous and the right mix between attentive and giving us privacy. We were staying in the hotel as a birthday treat for my partner and he was wished happy birthday and given a slice of birthday cake for desert. Food was incredible and really good size portions. The tuna was AMAZING Can’t say enough. Compliments to all staff.

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  31. Willem

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Nice classic ambulance with good music. Food brought in reasenable time and of high quality.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was beyond friendly and helpful. Food was absolutely amazing, hot and beautifully presented.

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  33. JessicaK

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and such a comfortable ambience, got a seat next to the fireplace and was so beautiful. Amazing food and excellent wait staff

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  34. DavidH

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2018

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    The Palliser used to shine at brunch but I don't think I have ever been so disappointed in a brunch. Yes, there was seafood, but it was all served chilled - the scallops were as close to frozen as they could be. The cooked salmon was warm at best and the chicken in mushroom sauce was cold. The Eggs Benedict had solidified Hollandaise and hard yolks and both ladies in our group described them as disgusting. We couldn't mention it to our server because we never saw her. Our water was empty, our coffee was empty, and she never came by. The foods I mention were replaced with hot items after we had already tried to get through our cold food. Not once did anyone ask us how it was. The Palliser is still charging the big dollars for their brunch but the spread was much less exciting than it used to be, and if you are offering less, you should likely charge less. Perhaps there is a reason the Rimrock was empty.

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  35. AlanaP

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely AMAZING experience. We took my mother and law for her birthday brunch and we all loved it.. and over ate!! The only thing I would say; they brought over a birthday dessert with a sparkler on it without us asking which was so nice of them! However once we got the bill they had charged us for the dessert... even though the dessert table included in the buffet had everything you could ever want!

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  36. LarryM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Waitress was excellent. Disappointed there was no "well done" roast beef - what was available was far too rare for me. Expected there to be more selection based on previous visit here and at the Banff Springs. Salmon was excellent; wife really enjoyed salmon and scallops.

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  37. IreneD

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It’s an excellent place to celebrate special occasions. The ambience is beautiful and relaxing, the food, especially the desserts are delightful, and the staff are great. The music is okay, but I prefer a live piano music. Overall, it was an amazing experience!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Amazing food, beautiful fireplace but service was horrible and sat for long periods with no one to take our order. We eventually, had to pay our bill up front as the server never came back. :(

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  39. Hungrybear

    Calgary

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a lovely table near the fireplace for breakfast. The restaurant has a wonderful ambience with jazz music playing at a low level, making it easy to cary on a conversation. Our server was very attentive and our food arrived promptly. While the food was tasty, the prices seem a little high, but not really surprising for this level of hotel. Overall, a great way to start the day.

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  40. Katalin

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The food was very good but surprisingly there was no fruit salad except for cut pieces to be dipped in chocolate at the dessert station. My dining companion had the cod which was bland. Compared to the Carriage House Sunday Brunch, the Rimrock had less variety for $12.00 more. What you are paying extra for is the ambience which is incomparable to in any other venue in the city. For a special occasion, have brunch at the Rimrock while enjoying the outstanding decor.

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The Boulevard - Fairmont Palliser Calgary is rated 4.1 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Boulevard - Fairmont Palliser Calgary

133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st ST SW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking: Overnight: $40 Sunday - Thursday, $30 Friday & SaturdayDaily: $20 for up to four hours / $40 for the full day. Self -Parking: Impark Lot with access off of 10th Avenue West or East or off of 9th Avenue Please note that the hotel does not own or manage the Impark Lot and prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Public transit
    Access via Calgary Transit.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eraj Jayawickreme
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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