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.
Grilled Alberta Sirloin with tarragon aioli & hand cut fries. Market green salad to start, all for one low price!
SEAFOOD WEDNESDAY
15 Jan 2025 - 1 May 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:)
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value
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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.
482 Reviews
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Laurie VIP
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A hidden gem in the SW....food has always been wonderful. Perhaps time to change the menu, but keep some of the favourites!
Great restaurant
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Una
Calgary4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 5
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 7 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Service and great food as always! Great hidden jem.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Calgary7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A wonderful neighbourhood restaurant with a great steak frites special.
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William
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 14 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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 9 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
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 8 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food and service were absolutely AMAZING!! Great little hidden gem! Will definitely be back.
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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 482 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.