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Purlieu, Calgary, AB

Purlieu

4.8
4.8
481 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 280-7474
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jason Armstrong
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    Palliser Dr. SW, Oakfield Dr. SW
  • Parking details
    Free parking all day
  • Public transit
    Public transit in both directions directly in front of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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!
    STEAK FRITES TUESDAY Photo
  • 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:)
    SEAFOOD WEDNESDAY Photo

What 481 people are saying

Purlieu 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Purlieu

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Palliser Dr. SW, Oakfield Dr. SW
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking all day
  • Public transit
    Public transit in both directions directly in front of the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Armstrong
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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