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Purlieu, Calgary, AB

Purlieu

4.7
4.7
452 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
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Purlieu

4.7
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
Calgary

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Website
    http://purlieubistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Armstrong
  • Location
    14-3109 Palliser Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4W5
  • Area
    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, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

  • STEAK FRITES TUESDAY

    CAD 25.00 per person

    12 Oct 2024 - 28 Dec 2024
    Grilled Alberta Sirloin with Maitre d'Hotel butter & hand cut fries. Market green salad to start, all for one low price!
    STEAK FRITES TUESDAY photo

  • SEAFOOD WEDNESDAY

    12 Oct 2024 - 28 Dec 2024
    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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary

    Best Service

  • Calgary

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Purlieu offers a delightful French dining experience in Calgary, capturing the essence of a Parisian bistro. Guests rave about "excellent service" and "phenomenal food," with dishes like Muscovy Duck breast and Bouillabaisse receiving high praise. Despite its small size, Purlieu provides an intimate, cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

452 Reviews

  1. Christina

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was fantastic. Other patron ruined our appetite so we left feeling very uncomfortable

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  2. Scott

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great upscale French bistro tucked into a suburban strip mall. A real neighbourhood gem.

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  3. Jansen

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem in the neighborhood. Great ambiance and great food.

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  4. Sandi

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super quaint bistro with delicious food! We will definitely be back!

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  5. Christin

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Purlieu on November 16. The space is small but cozy and well-appointed. The food was delicious. We had the baked brie and escargots for appetizers and the steak au poivre and moules et frites with Provencal sauce for mains. Everything was well cooked and presented beautifully. The servers were also very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be going back.

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  6. Kristyn

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Purlieu is a fabulous place. I've eaten there many times and each has been such a pleasure. I can't recommend this ace enough.

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  7. shelley

    Calgary

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Coquille st Jacques was excellent as was steak au poivre. Bouillabaisse was best I’ve ever had. All seafood was tender and flavors were lovely. Crème brûlée was wonderful. And Yves was fabulous again. New favourite restaurant.

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  8. Karen

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table of 5 and we each had three courses , we all cleaned our plates. Excellent food , not rushed . We will return without fail .

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  9. Deborah

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time and we will be back. The bouillabaisse deserves special mention.

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  10. shelley

    Calgary

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Halibut with tomato and chutney and the steak au poivre were both excellent and perfectly cooked. Sous vide probably. Fantastic flavors. Chocolate terrine was very nice. Doesn’t feel like you are in Calgary. Unassuming little strip mall in suburbia. Pretty room and wonderful service from Yves.

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FAQs

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

Purlieu is rated 4.7 stars by 452 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Purlieu restaurant

Purlieu

4.7
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
Calgary

Make a booking

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
  • Area
    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, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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