Purlieu

4.8

481 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Purlieu is a French restaurant in the Oakridge community of Calgary, Alberta. The food is classic with dishes like Moules Frites, Coquille Saint Jacques & Steak au Poivre. The wines are French with a good selection from the Rhone Valley, Bordeaux and Champagne with a cocktail list focused on French and local spirits. At Purlieu, we're on the edge of the city, in the heart of the community.

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Location
14-3109 Palliser Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4W5
Phone number
(403) 280-7474
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking all day
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Armstrong

Experiences

STEAK FRITES TUESDAY
CA$25.00 per person
Jan 15, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
Grilled Alberta Sirloin with tarragon aioli & hand cut fries. Market green salad to start, all for one low price!
SEAFOOD WEDNESDAY
Jan 15, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Our classic Bouillabaisse a l'Americaine is full of shellfish, prawns, scallops, artichokes and baby potatoes. It's all simmered in a saffron and pastis tomato broth...rouille buttered baguette on the side! 25$ all night long...you can't make it for less at home:)

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

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Purlieu offers an authentic French dining experience in Calgary, impressing with "excellent food and service" and "an intimate setting." Guests rave about its "amazing" cuisine, "charming" atmosphere, and "friendly" staff. This hidden gem, tucked away in Oakridge, consistently delivers memorable meals and "outstanding" service, ensuring a delightful visit every time.

481 Reviews

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Una
Calgary4 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love the small vibe of this restaurant, you feel like you are in someone's home. The service was great and the wine we choose was a win. There was 4 of us and we ordered 2 starters and 4 mains. The starters were calamari and beef Tartare bo, the both were good, matter of fact the calamari was exceptional. The steak and frites was pretty good, a very simple presentation. The boulliabaisse was fantastic, I would go back just for that. One person ordered a pasta dish and they enjoyed their dish. The weakest dish was the veal cutlet, it was honestly a dissapointment. The veal seemed almost chopped and formed and deep fried. So all in all I wouod go back but skip the veal.
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Amber
Calgary6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and great food as always! Great hidden jem.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Calgary7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful neighbourhood restaurant with a great steak frites special.
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William
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked a reservation to take my girlfriend out for valentine’s day and found that purlieu was the perfect place to have a romantic dinner and celebrate the day of love!!
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Jacquie VIP
Calgary6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a quaint bistro. Love that is is small and cozy. The food was fantastic as was the service. Make a reservation as it only seats about 30 people.
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Shaun
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five stars all around! Food and wine were excellent, with the service to match!
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Sébastien
Manitoba1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good French restaurant with a limited number of dishes that they execute with perfection. The waiters were top notch! Highly recommend!
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Robert
Calgary2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is an amazing local restaurant with good food, ambient, and stuff
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shauna
Calgary6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were absolutely AMAZING!! Great little hidden gem! Will definitely be back.
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Todd VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic - definitely recommend having dinner here!
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FAQs

Purlieu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 280-7474.

Purlieu is rated 4.8 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

14-3109 Palliser Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4W5

Additional information

Phone number
(403) 280-7474
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking all day
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Armstrong

Purlieu

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

STEAK FRITES TUESDAY

SEAFOOD WEDNESDAY

Menu

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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