Alloy is a great break from the usual "meat and potato" forward options Calgary has. Not only does the food differ, with mostly light fusion options, but the room is light and airy as well. No frickin' Edison bulbs here! I would recommend checking out the patio when the weather permits; it's complete with a water feature. The cocktail list is delicious and not solely whiskey-forward for us unbearded people who refuse to wear suspenders or plaid. (Nothing against whiskey really, in fact, I quite enjoy scotch) The service is always great with high attention to detail, and tons of product knowledge. And one of my favourite features is it's proximity to the train; it's worth the effortless trip for all the Downtown Devotees or Seventeenth Nuts. read more

I love a restaurant that is not kid friendly and admits it. No highchairs, no change tables in the amazing ladies' room and no kid's menu. I love taking out my kids but I don't want to hear other people's when it's one of our rare date nights. I discovered Alloy recently when I met a group of fellow contractors there for lunch. I thought we were in the wrong place at first. Located between Timber Town and the railway tracks, and across from the Safeway warehouse, Alloy looks like an office building from the outside. When we stepped out of the car we immediately smelled the fresh baking and new we were near food. The restaurant is amazing inside. Blending modern and retro the decor sets the tone - fine dining that's fun. The food was amazing! I loved the seafood burger and fresh sweet potato fries are my weakness. My only disappointment was the dessert. Flavor was great but texture needed some improvement; meringue is not pavlova.The menu had a great variety and everything was fresh and made in-house. I will be going back with my husband on our next date night. Back to my initial comments and what I look for everywhere: it's not kid friendly but it will be perfect for a special occasion date night. read more

I can honestly say that not only have I not had food come close to how good the food is here and the service was out of this world! I have a pretty severe gluten allergy and our server Cassidy didn't miss a beat when it came to what to recommend for me. His knowledge of wine is unmatched and even though we were there on a packed Saturday night, every time we needed something Cass was there without us even having to ask. I had the seafood main course and the scallops were cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection! I won't go on but if you get the chance make sure to add Alloy to you "must try" dining list and don't forget to ask for Cassidy!! read more

Not horrible but not amazing. Nothing to write home about. Went here and ordered the scallop, cod, and chocolate dessert. The scallops were "ok" in a curry but the curry flavor covered up the scallop flavor so that was kinda a bummer. The cod was "ok" it was a generous portion but lacked ingenuity or unique flavor. The chocolate dessert again was just A LOT of chocolate things on one plate. I feel this place is the typical Calgary marketing hype and "scene" without delivering on the food. Again, not a bad meal but for the same price point there are much better restaurants in town. Service was good. read more

Went there for a friend's birthday party. Thet set up tables for us before arriving. My friend didn't like the concept of big square and empty in the middle. Service is super nice, didn't charge cut cake fee is a plus. Enough space for 20 People. Food wise, I don't think they Are extraordinary and worth the money we spent. A friend said last time she was here menu was different and better. Not worth to take risk and try again for next menu. read more

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My husband and I took our son and his girlfriend, both chefs, for supper here in early April, 2015. The food was spectacular and the service was attentive and knowledgeable. Two of us are gluten free and our server was well versed with the menu options for us, and even consulted the chef to clarify those options. The hummus and bread that was delivered to our table as we awaited our appetisers was not gluten free, of course, but the server brought out a second plate with crudités instead of bread; a lovely touch. We were also pleased with the sommelier's recommendations for dessert wines to accompany our last course. We will definitely be returning here next time we are in Calgary. read more

Alloy: Good But Not Impressive The title more or less explains the experience. The service was excellent, the food was good but not great and the desert special was sub par. Service first of all was excellent despite a busy night. The waiter was very attentive and showed no hesitation for any of the requests made at the table. Top notch (as expect of course given the pricing of the restaurant). The food was pretty good in all respects. As a fusion restaurant, you are bound to come across dishes with "unique" tastes and textures or just weird combinations that you wouldn't have thought of before. Me and Lily shared an Avocado and Tomato salad, seared scallops, the seared duck and the recommend valentines desert platter. Plating and appearance was very nice, one of the best places I've seen as far as that goes. All the items were arranged very neatly and looked very appetizing. Onto taste... Avocado Tomato Salad - I didn't actually try any of this but was told it was quite good, though there was a little less Avocado than expected (maybe around 1/3 of an Avocado?), sauce and textures mixed well and was very tasty. Seared Scallops - The scallops themselves were very good, cooked perfectly. Its too bad that the pistachio crust was MUCH too salty. To the point where we actually had to scrap the crust of the scallop because the saltiness was just overpowering everything else on the dish and was way too much. This was beyond taste bud stimulation, this was just way too salty. Seared Duck - Imagine eating a steak that tastes like duck and this is pretty much what you have. The sweet potato dumplings/gnocchi on the side were light and fluffy. The duck itself tasted excellent (though a bit on the tough side) though and the sauce was a bit on the sweet side for me. But otherwise a very flavorful taste of duck. Onto maybe the only "disappointment" of the night was the recommend desert platter. Well it just simply wasn't really good. It was like eating timbits and chocolate out of a purdy's box. The mini sorbet milkshakes were neat, but the rice pudding, dried figs just didn't do it for us. The cupcake was also on the dry side as well and didn't think it was anything special. Now what we should've done (and our friends did) was order the chocolate trio which looked amazing (chocolate cake, gelato etc...) so sadly their impressive desert made our "recommended" special that much more disappointing. Summary - On the whole the food was good, save for the disappointing desert recommendation. Service was excellent. But I think somehow I expected a lot more from what people were saying about Alloy and I was coming into here expecting to be blown away. Don't get me wrong, Alloy is a good place to eat, just not spectacular. Also to note that it is a more upscale establishment so expect to pay premium prices and medium to small portions, but the taste and service is definitely there. Would I go back? Sure I would, just probably not very often. read more

Yum. When can I come back? We came mid week and the place had steady traffic, but was not particularly busy. Our server was attentive but not overly so. The ambiance was elegant, but a bit on the bright side. The food was stellar. For appetizers we had ahi tuna tartar (gchimichurri soy . wonton crisps) and kobe beef tataki (tonkatsu sauce . daikon . spicy chips). Both were very good, delicious and nicely presented. I'd have a hard time picking my favourite between the two. Our entrees were pork tenderloin (yam gnocchi . crimini mushrooms . porcini cream . crisp pancetta) and duck (roasted breast . miso orange glaze . butternut squash crèpe . sautéed bok choy). I tasted the tenderloin and it was very good, but the duck was outstanding. OK, I might be a sucker for duck, bit this hit every sense-note for me, visually alluring, it was also a mix of complementary and delightful flavors, smooth creamy squash against a crunchy garnish delighted both texture and sound wise, and the aroma made me want to polish the plate. I couldn't sadly, and recommend coming very hungry to savour every dish you can manage. read more

I had lunch today with a business partner at Alloy . We were unimpressed by the food . Very bland. We had the agi tuna , beet salad and the enchiladas . All lacking flavour big time. We were hungry , but I am telling you, any pub out there has better food than this Place's food . But the worst was the inexistent customer service . The waitress - Jen- never asked once how the food was , if we need anything else and it took years to bring the bill . My partner even asked her if she forgot about us. Such lack of customer service ! People with such sour and uninterested attitude should never held a job in hospitality industry . And to even think I was sorry for the restaurant industry and what they went through Covid .. well, restaurants should train their staff better and remind them that they job involves a little more than just carry a few plates from the kitchen to the table. read more

Our group of friends has an annual Christmas dinner party, we wanted to go to Redwater but they were all booked up in December so we decided to try Alloy. We had a later reservation (8pm) and it was tough to get to because there was a train going. Once we arrived however, everyone was impressed. The exterior is like a mod bungalow - very unassuming in a weird industrial part of the city. The interior is beautiful, and although it was winter, the outside patio was lit up and looked beautiful too - definitely want to go there in the summer and sit on the patio all evening. Our waitress was fantastic, we had a large party and it was NO trouble at all, she managed us with ease and flair. We ordered the ahi tuna tartar and it was very unique. We love ahi tuna and the flavours were delicious. I ordered the surf and turf and the man ordered the duck duo. Both meals were fantastic. The flavours were to die for, and the portion size was perfect. Not that gourmet miniature portion, and not home cooking giant steak either. They ran out of Highland Park scotch while we were there, as many of us ordered it, but found a replacement scotch for us and priced it the same despite it being a more expensive scotch. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and our food. Definitely will be going back when its warmer outside so I can sit on the patio. read more

The boyfriend surprised me with a reservation to Alloy a day before valentines day since i've been talking about trying it for ages! The food was wonderful. My favourites were the duck wontons and truffle gnocchi. I will definitely return just for those plates. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions, and separated every dish into two plates for us since we are in the habit of sharing everything. The decor was very pretty, and the ambience was very light and airy. Even though our table was fairly close to another, the set up and furniture gave us a sense of privacy and comfort. Already planning another visit! read more

Amazing. We started with the truffle gnocchi. I'm not usually a fan of mushroom, but I couldn't get enough of this. For my entree I had the pork tenderloin. It was melt in your mouth tender and done perfectly. The only bad part of the evening was the dessert. We had the banoffee pie. The filling was delicious, but the crust was hard as a rock. I can't wait to go again and taste more amazing things! read more

Went here for a friends wedding dinner. The food was amazing ! I strong recommend this restaurant for a nice dinner with your partner as it has a romantic feel. The deserts were just as good as the main course. read more

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Great Dining Experience, been to Alloy a few times and always had more than fine food, the atmosphere, great date night or a meeting with fine dining. Hidden in an industrial area, it's a hidden gem. Food is fantastic. read more

Alloy is by far the coolest restaurant in Calgary right now. Food is amazing, wine list is outstanding, atmosphere is so urban and cool that it makes you wonder if you've left Calgary, and I can't honestly think of a better place for a first date. This is the kind of place to take a girl you want to impress, and even to take people from out of town that are visiting from a big city. Alloy is one of the rare gems in this steakhouse town... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Best Date every thanks to Alloy! Started off with a stop at a nearby Authentic UK Style Pub a few blocks away and a couple Local Craft Breweries, as Alloy is in the middle of Calgary's Barley Belt. However, the best part was Dinner at Alloy, the atmosphere is amazing, definetely brought up the Impression Level. The Food was even better! I loved the Lobster Tempura and the Beef Short Ribs was so Tender and Juicy, and although our stomachs were full we could not leave without trying the Death by Chocolate dessert! Wow, if I could eat that without gaining weight I would come here everyday just for that dessert. Overall, in the future when I aim to impress Alloy will be on top of the list. read more

We have just completed a delicious meal with a lovely server on their pretty patio. My husband and nine year old decided to try this out for dinner. My son has typical kid taste and they made him a special Fettuccine Alfredo meal for his simpler taste buds. He said it was the best pasta ever! My husband and I shared the truffle gnocchi which was out of this world amazing! The beef tenderloin was also delicious. We were served some hummus, pita and olives to snack on while we were waiting for our meals which was a delightful change from bread and butter. I highly recommend coming for dinner. Next we will have to come try out their lunch fare. read more

Four of us dined on a weeknight. The last time we ate here was on the patio and it was magical, but it was too cold to do that this time, so we sat inside. The atmosphere in the restaurant is refined but warm. They offered a 3 course tasting menu for only $45. 1 of us went for it, and 3 of us went our own way. I enjoyed a tomato basil soup, the pork belly appetizer and halibut as my main served on risotto. The halibut was my favourite because the risotto was delicious and the halibut was cooked perfectly, although it would have been bland without the risotto. The soup and pork belly were good but not the best I've ever had. For dessert I scooped up one of my fellow diners mini doughnuts and a chocolate brownie - the brownie was super chocolatey. I have to say the cocktail I had (can't remember the name of it now) was the best cocktail I have ever had. Delicious! Overall, everyone enjoyed their meal. Both times I have been here the service has been top notch. Not fussy, just on point and friendly. It really enhances the experience. When we asked to change tables, it was no problem. Atmosphere **** Service ****** Food **** read more

Never wrong ,great staff.. except the bartender the other day?? Inappropriate outfit , mobile phone stuck in her back pocket!! Was around the floor alot so everyone saw her! lots of comment from he table . Am I a prude??!! read more

One of my favorite restaurants For a special occasion reserve one of the booth's We have never been disappointed. I even hosted my daughter's 16th here the kids loved it. read more

Excellent all the way around! We held our Daughter's wedding at Alloy this past weekend and ALL of our guests were raving about the food, the service and what a great venue! The staff was AMAZING, especially the talented Melissa who made sure everything went smoothly. Everyone was so accommodating. Did I mention the food was outstanding? Thank you so much Alloy for providing a wonderful event that gave our Daughter and new son-in-law a brilliant beginning to their new life together! Kim Beaton & Dave Pow read more

I just a wonderfull experience, I brought a date, and the atmosphere was great. The waiter was very good and attentive. Yet not to attentive if you know what I mean : ). I suggest the steak it was delicious. Night was wonderfull I will certainly return again. Thanks read more

Wow! Here is a real gem! Tucked away across the track from the Holiday Inn on 42nd. Ave. S.E., this place is hard to find if you don't know its there. Ample parking. Ambiance inside is bright and comfortable, and they have one of the few patios in town that doesn't face a noisy street or parking lot. The menu is imaginative and eclectic. I love eating here. The chef always surprises with his/her "design" of a plate of ingrediants that I would never thought could be put together. Wine list is a treat too. Deserts are also imaginitive and deliciouse. Do you get the impression that I love this place? I do. The bill will be high, but I don't mind paying top dollar for the value. read more

We were really looking forward to our dinner at Alloy, having heard such good things from our friends and from reviews we had read... Unfortunately, it did not live up to its name. Firstly, I booked through Open Table and indicated I was a first time customer - I would have expected the BEST service and food especially because of this information. We were seated promptly, our jackets were taken which was a nice touch. We ordered cocktails which both arrived quickly, but when I took a sip of my drink which I ordered as a "dry and only slightly dirty martini", I could barely keep it in my mouth. It was like the entire glass was filled with olive juice! I always order my martinis the same way and have never had a problem until this experience. When I advised the server of the mistake, she offered to bring me another with a side of olive juice so that I could "do it myself". I assured her, it's not difficult, I even specified "1/4 shot of olive juice is plenty". Well, 10 mins later my martini arrived with olive juice on the side. How embarrassing and ridiculous that the bar tender couldn't make my martini?! Next, we had our appetisers which were quite tasty, but nothing special in my opinion, especially for the price. We had the crab crepe noir and Argentinian prawns. Following this, our server asked if we would like wine with dinner, we said yes and ordered our wine. 10 seconds later the entrees came out, not great timing. We waited for our wine to arrive, which took far too long considering our server knew that our dinner had been served. Once the wine arrived, we started our meals - My partner raved about his, the beef tenderloin - I had a bite and agree it was really delicious! I ordered the Arctic char and it was probably the most over cooked piece of fish I've ever had. It was like eating canned tuna, so dry and tough, it was getting stuck in my teeth. Overall, very let down by our visit to Alloy. We paid a lot for our experience (meal and service) and felt very ripped off when we left. Our server was very nice but she seemed overwhelmed and inexperienced. Really wish I could've given this place a better review... read more

As in previous visits this place still remains one of my favorite places. Great food, fantastic service. It is a dinning experience and you must take the time and enjoy. Friends and family are also a must. read more

Food is over priced for the quality. The beef short rib tacos are horrible and you can't even taste kimchi. There was too much saffron that over powered the taco and picking it out didn't help. The burger was mediocre considering burgers I have tried all over Alberta and over priced. The fried chicken sandwich was horrible as well. The lamb appetizer was tender and flavourable. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to help and even scrounged up a baby high chair for my 7 month son. The decor and ambiance was great too. read more

This was the first restaurant I had the pleasure of dining at when I arrived in Calgary a year ago. The experience was exceptionally positive and pleasant as this was also the first time my wife and I were dining with my new Boss. Since then I have gone a few more times depite the need to book weeks in advance. The restaurant has an exceptionally relaxing and soothing interior design. The service is efficient and good. The food has been exceptional and the wine list is comprehensive. Our dining experience has always been a great one and I have no hesitation recommending this restaurant as one of the finest in Calgary. read more

Location Location Location? - I still can't get used to its location. Within its stylish ambit, some seriously delightful dishes are conjured, and proficiently served, up. It provides a wonderful escape when you're inside, and with its nice design touches providing great atmosphere, you're literally oblivious to where you are, until you step outside. You finish your wonderful feed, then you're thrust out into, and confronted with the aspect of being in, an industrial area. Perhaps this is the intended design irony; I just need more time to get into the juxtaposition of it all. read more

The food was very good. But when our group of 10 got the bill at the end of our meal and we were charged $72 for water - we were a bit upset. If you are going to charge for water perhaps give the option of tap water. If I had ordered a glass of wine, the waitress would not just keep filling it up throughout the meal and expect me to pay for a whole bottle. I mean really that is ridiculous! Other than the water issue, it was a good experience. read more

I called Alloy on at Saturday night and asked for a reservation for five right away. They were very friendly and very accomadint to our last minute needs. When parking and going into the restaurant you might feel a bit turned off by the location and the fact that it looks like a office building from the outside but don't judge a book by its cover. Once you step inside you feel welcome and enjoy the quiet even though the place was pretty full. The host and hostess at the front desk were friendly, funny and nice but not in the fake way some are. We were seated with a view of the bar which really excited my group because they had some very rare but high class choices such as stoli elite. The bartenders were mixing drinks all night and seemed qualified to make the more difficult choices. Our waitress was a gift after the rude and loud experience we had at Wurst. She was happy, friendly, helpful and professional. She was quick to answer questions and offer suggestions and we never detected an ounce of attitude. She always had the water glasses full and made sure none of our other drinks were ever empty either. She was attentive and interesting but not annoying. I felt that my food was mediocre considering the price. My scallops were over cooked and came with a tower of crispy fried carrot or yam (I didn't really eat any) strings. It was a little pretentious and didn't go with the scallops. The Tuna Tartar was bland and clearly not seasoned. My mussels were good. I really enjoyed the flavor of the sauce with sundries tomatoes and fennel. The lamb main that two of our group ordered was perfectly cooked and soft like butter. The pork tenderloin main one of the group ordered was the best dish of them all. It was tender and had a subtle smoky flavor from being wrapped in prosciutto. The last member of our group ordered the breaded duck dish. The flavor of the duck was lost to the breading. We ordered and shared a panacotta and a creme brûlée as the ending to our meal. I felt that the pumpkin spice creme brûlée was the hero to my meal and I would have had another if I could eat that much. The panacotta was rich and flavorful with a slight taste of citrus I'm guessing from lemon. If I were judging the restaurant soley on service I would have given it a six out of five but I had to give it the four for having more than two not so great dish. Still I truly believe Alloy is worth a visit. I plan to go again and try more items. read more

Amazing food and ambiance. Best flavor profiles that I have had in Calgary.

Went there a few weeks ago, the service was excellent. I had the beef short rib which was tasty but really salty. I was confused by the saltiness I didn't bother questioning it. The lamb chops tasted good too but also salty. Why so salty? Anyways felt like this place deserved the 4 stars due to how great the service was, we had a friend who brought her baby and she needed to breastfeed and they were accommodating with bringing a chair in the restroom for her. Points for that read more

This is the third time we have been to Alloy. The food here is always very good. The service this evening was slow and poor. We waited several minutes for drinks and bread/ olives. Our server looked to busy. This is still a very good restaurant and watching other tables that arrived after us with different servers they didn't seem to have the same issues. The tenderloin, and tempura lobster was very well done. read more

a very hidden retaurant in the middle of nowhere makes it more mysterious. fantastic service. food was not bad, but for a place that had won so many awards it was totally below our expectation, and doesn't match the price. nothing special. read more

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Came to eat here yesterday for dinner. I had the pork loin done medium. It ended up being dry and tasted like they cooked it well done or medium well. It was hard to tell for sure because of the pink lighting. Everything else was fantastic. The service was excellent, and the decor and general atmosphere was great. The complimentary hummus and bread was a nice touch. Probably never going back. read more

Mmmmmmm - pretty much sums up my experience at Alloy. I have only been here for lunch once but wow was my lunch of the Tuna Tartar ever sensational. It was perfectly seasoned and the avocado foam was so tasty with it! I love the atmosphere here, very modern meets elegant. When my friend and I arrived we were worried that it was full as there was no parking stalls left in the lot (note: parking lot is a little small) but we were quite delighted to find that the restaurant was larger than expected and there were still tables open. The service was great, and for a place that appears quite high end there wasn't the feeling of pretentiousness which was nice. I really hope to come back and eat here again next time I am in Calgary! There was so many other items on the menu I want to try! read more

Alloy doesn't look like much from the outside, and its location leaves some people scratching their heads. Don't alarmed though, the food is good, the staff are friendly and the decor inside is world class. read more

Great wine, service, presentation, and atmosphere/decor, but our dishes were bland and underwhelming. We shared the Lobster Risotto for our appetizer. The risotto had huge pieces of claw meat, but the risotto was bland and slightly undercooked. I had the Pacific Halibut for my entree. The halibut was cooked perfectly, the tomatillo salsa verde that accompanied the dish was delicious, but the langoustine fritters were completely over salted. My girlfriend had the Blue Crab Cakes, which, unfortunately, were heavily breaded overwhelming the crab meat. I had a glass of the Viognier, which was delicious and my date had the Hot Mess, which she found equally delicious. Overall a positive experience, but we were a little disappointed with the food. read more

Great service!! Food is alright. I got the lamb and honestly, I've had much better. The lamb was done to my liking and the sides were okay. The virgin caesar I got was unique. They used a sliced cucumber so it tasted of cucumber. I think the best part of my meal was the dessert. It's a nice atmosphere inside and you wouldn't be able to tell from the outside. It's a bit hidden on 42nd in a stand alone building. I can't give this place 5 stars only because the food was mediocre. My entire dinner including a soup and dessert came to $70 including the 18% tip they add to the bill of parties of 8 or more. read more

We ate at Alloy a few weeks ago, celebrating my partners retirement. We had a bit of trouble finding the restaurant as it wasn't well lit. We called to let them know we were running late and we were warmly greeted when we arrived. We had the short ribs and the pork. Both dishes were well presented and delicious. Sharing a dessert rounded out a good evening. read more