The ambiance is great and the restaurant is beautiful. We loved every server that we had while…read morestaying here. They were pretty quick with our orders and did not mind us catching up for longer than we probably should have while at a restaurant. That being said, the food just wasn't on par. Over our stay we tried multiple items (only got a picture of a couple of dishes though): Seafood pasta - great menu item, but bland Soup of the day - every night it was tomato bisque. We would have loved some variety Eggs, toast, potatoes and bacon (Double) - what else is there to say, pretty standard. Nothing special Oatmeal - Horribly bland and no accompaniments Buffalo Chicken Naan Bread - the chicken was fried which we didn't particularly care for and that too the oil tasted old giving that bitter taste. Had they used maybe the butter chicken instead, I think it would have been so much better Sweet Chili Cauliflower Bites - We actually enjoyed this one! No complaints Grilled Chicken Alfredo - bland and flavorless Tonic Butter Chicken with tofu sub - decent Primavera Frittata - bland It's like the chef is allergic to salt or something. Almost nothing was seasoned right. I will say, we were also not fans of how limited the breakfast options are for hotel guests and the fact that there wasn't anything that we could grab and go for mornings we had to leave early for a day trip. It felt like quite the disadvantage for paying guests. It would have at least been nice to have bagels and cream cheese if nothing else!

My continuing quest to find that perfect hot chicken sandwich continues. So, this place is not far…read morefrom Calgary International Airport. It is attached to a nice hotel. This sandwich is mildly spicy and covered in a wet sauce but with a mild crunch. Now this is a it of a trick to navigate when it comes to spice and heat as this is a part of Canada known for beef and not necessarily spice. I asked for jalapeños to be added to the sandwich for increased heat as the server informed me that it was hot for the locals. The place has a modern design and has a deli style service counter when you enter. The place was busy with one server. It took a while to have our orders placed and to return with food. The server was polite but clearly overwhelmed. The chicken sandwich was served on a brioche roll with lettuce, and pickles. I found this hot chicken sandwich to be okay and left me on the hunt for the next and better sandwich.

What I love about this place is how inclusive it is while being so flavor forward…read more Our group had vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, folks with walnut allergy and dairy intolerance and we all found plenty of options to pick from and try the range. Vegan breakfast options that too savory are hard to come by. You're limited to soy or coconut yogurt or just potatoes but this place had buddha bowl, tofu bowl, ramen, salads. So many options. Additionally they can make modifications to accomodate any requirements. We had our coffees made with soy milk and sugar free syrup. Everything is plated so beautifully. Super fast and friendly service. You must reserve ahead online a day before atleast before you go to ensure they confirm a spot because the seating is limited. In addition to kitchen items they also have a small bakery shelf for banana breads or anything else. 10/10 would recommend.

I had a very uncomfortable experience at this café. The male owner, Zack, was dismissive from the…read morestart. We were shocked to find another couple sitting at our reserved table--frankly, I hadn't anticipated it would be a shared table for eight in the first place. To make matters worse, we were rushed to order and pay the bill. After that couple left, another pair were seated at our six-person table without any explanation. Our dishes arrived in two separate waves with a 10-minute gap. They also automatically added an 18% tip for parties of more than five people, which I expect at least we should have a private table. When I expressed my dissatisfaction to the server, the owner came out and became confrontational and aggressive. He raised his voice, saying I could "tell him what I am not satisfied with." Then he offered a refund, which I immediately declined, and afterward snatched a package of coffee from the counter and offered it as compensation. I refused again--it felt more like an insult than a genuine apology. After we posted our reviews, the owner privately messaged my friend, asking us to remove them and citing the "small Chinese community" as a reason we should support each other. That's incredibly manipulative. Using community guilt to pressure customers into deleting honest feedback is inappropriate and only reinforces our negative experience. I will not be returning.

Utterly gobsmacked that the Sunday buffet doesn't have better reviews and that it wasn't more…read morepacked when we went. Live music? Check. Crackling fireplace and cozy wood furniture with well spaced tables. Check. Food prepared right in front of you? Check. We made reservations on Open Table and were welcomed with offers of coffee, juice and Benedict's. Where else can you say "I'll have TWO please" and be presented with personal frying pans of custom-prepared bennies with luscious hollandaise? The prime rib was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. There is an abundance of choices. Shrimp, salmon, crispy potatoes and all manner of savoury and sweet delights. I had beautiful vanilla french toast with sculpted butter, berry compote and whipped cream. Delicious! The server's were attentive in keeping coffee refilled and asking if we wanted water or juice replenished. We parked under the hotel and the server let us know the ($28) parking was validated. For some reason I had looked at an old price list and was expecting to pay 30 dollars a head. It actually came to $55 a person. If you are going in with a good appetite this is reasonable. There is a huge variety of beautiful quality foods and drinks are included. Our visiting guest from another city thought the ambiance was lovely. Nice to see that buffets have arisen from the ashes of COVID.

Thomson in the Hyatt is a good spot to go for lunch, dinner, drinks and anything in between. Big…read morespace with lots of seating. Menu has lots of choices and we enjoyed our burgers very much. Nice wine list, lots of beer choices and other options. Service is friendly and fast.

My friends and I stopped by here for a quick brunch after landing in Calgary. It's a very cute and…read morecasual Asian-fusion brunch spot. There's plenty of seating, and they were able to accommodate our group of 6. I liked that there were so many unique dish options on the menu. My husband and I got the so 'soft crab benny and omurice. To be honest, the omurice was one of the best ones I've ever had. It was so flavorful and when you cut into it, it has the perfect texture to it. If you like soft-shelled crabs, there were a lot of dishes with it. Since it was still breakfast time, I wanted to go for the eggs Benedict with the soft-shelled crab. Service here was fantastic! Our server was very friendly and checked up on us often. I absolutely loved the vibes of this restaurant.

We had an absolutely wonderful brunch. Kris, Linda, and I went to the uniquely-named Brouhaha for…read morethe first time. It's a lovely family-run business, open now for 4 years. How did we miss it! Kris had the Fried Crab Meat Scramble. Linda had the Brou-ssam. And I had the Mushroom and Truffle Festival. All were exceptionally good (we agreed) and very unique. One interesting feature was the cook's ability to custom-cook the scrambled eggs accompanying the dishes. You had a choice of soft, medium or hard. We all went for soft, and the cook's skill was evident. I can't recommend this delightful little restaurant highly enough. The food was superb, service was perfect, coffee was excellent, and the price was perfectly fine. Parking at 14th and 5th is what it is, but plenty of Calgary city parking (mobile pay only) available in the building. We all loved this place and will definitely be back.

This place was awesome! The food was so good. I would go back here in a heartbeat! We had…read morebreakfast. Its ambiance is kind of like a diner. The service was great because I changed my mind last minute and she let me change it no problem. My mom had the classic Benny and I had the breakfast poutine. Amazing! I want more breakfast poutine now.. hahaha!

Fabulous service, delicious and clever menu, adorable space, robust free WiFi (password protected)…read more Contiguous to the wonderful Marriott Bonvoy, and an excellent marriage of convenience. You can't go wrong here!

Really enjoyed the entire experience from beginning to end. The food was delicious, service was…read moreattentive without being overwhelming, and the welcoming atmosphere made the meal especially enjoyable.

Great breakfast stop in Bridgeland. We snagged a patio table on a nice day and it made the whole…read moreexperience... relaxed, sunny, and easy. I ordered The Gold Standard which is a smoked bacon-stuffed Belgian waffle with slow-roasted bacon lardons, salted caramel, gold dust, and Quebec maple syrup ($19.25). It was very good. The waffle plus the salted caramel and real maple is a serious sweet-savory combo. Paired it with a Caffè Latte made with oat milk ($6), which was smooth and did the job. Service was great. They were riendly and on top of things. Parking was easy on a side street downtown, which is always a nice bonus. Solid food, good coffee, great patio vibe. I'd return.

We usually don't expect much from airport hotel restaurants, but this place far exceeded our…read moreexpectations. It was genuinely one of the best hotel dining experiences I've had. We stayed at the Marriott for an early morning flight and decided to eat dinner at the restaurant on site. We started with Sunday martinis, which were well-sized and well-made, followed by a bottle of wine. The wine list isn't extensive or especially high-end, but we easily found something we enjoyed. For food, we ordered the baked brie with local berries to start...absolutely incredible. My husband had the pasta special with egg noodles w/ fried steak, which he said was perfectly cooked and outstanding. I had the vegetarian chili, which was just as impressive: deeply flavorful with unique spices, not overly spicy, and the plant-based protein paired really well with the beans. I'd love to try recreating it at home. One thing I especially appreciated was the honesty from our bartender. We initially considered the charcuterie and cheese board without the charcuterie part, but he openly explained it was mostly charcuterie and suggested we try the brie instead. That level of transparency stood out and was refreshing. Overall, this meal completely exceeded expectations. I would absolutely go back, even though it requires two flights and a full travel day to return. I wish chefs in our area would be as creative and inventive.

GOOD RESTAURANT INSIDE THE CALGARY AIRPORT…read more During an overnight stay at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, we dropped by the lobby restaurant, Yakima Social Kitchen & Bar. Not expecting much from airport food, we were pleasantly surprised by our meals here. Service on both visits was friendly and attentive. Even with a mostly empty restaurant, the kitchen was a bit slow but we would rather wait for a hot freshly prepared meal than get quickly served something that has been sitting under a heat lamp or microwaved. For dinner, we ordered (all prices CAD): Thai Vegetable Soup & Glass Noodles ($15) and Yakima Alberta Beef Burger ($27). The burger was a large thick burger served hot off the grill with a green salad side (upcharge $3). Skip the Asian-inspired soup that resembled a thin tomato soup with little or no curry paste or coconut milk. For breakfast, we shared the Yakima omelet platter ($23 plus an extra egg $4). The well-stuffed four-egg omelet was packed with mushroom, ham and cheese. An unexpected highlight of the breakfast platter was the delicious breakfast potatoes - large chunks of well-seasoned white, purple and sweet potatoes. Tip: if you have a long layover, drop by Yakima Social for a bite and then relax in the adjacent large comfortable hotel lobby lounge. A multi-story floor-to-ceiling glass wall separates the hotel lobby from a busy airport walkway ensuring a quiet retreat from the chaos of airport travel.

Trendy snack bar great for a casual date or meet up with friends. Kid friendly too! Server was…read moresuper outgoing and the food was great. The candied bacon was soft and chewy, like eating a jerky. Salty chips in the nachos were covered with the creamy sauce and crunchy veggies

Came during their "Wing Wednesdays" which is $12 for 12" pizza, $12 for 12 wings, $6 tbbco tall…read morecans, OR $25 pizza + wings + a tall can. We did the $25 combo, and it was enough food for two adults and a kid. Great deal! They also have happy hour deals, Taco Tuesday, Thirsty Thursdays. They have a patio for outdoor seating and indoor seating as well. It was a very relaxed setting, and service was good. Would definitely be back if in the area again!