Bar Lunch 131 6 Ave. SW 403 237-9585 www
We stopped by for lunch at this popular downtown haunt and found a staff eager to talk about the food and quite attentive in spite of the size of the crowd. And it was also pleasant to discover that we didn't feel crowded or that we had to shout to be heard. There is a good variety of food on the menu from mac and cheese to steak and clam chowder to pizza. Following the current trend in Calgary eating some of the old favourites have been spiffed up for the more discerning palate. There are some real treats in the process, but unfortunately some misses as well. All in all, it's worth a visit, if only for the rolls—parkerhouse, of course.
General Informal 131 6 Ave. SW 403 237-9585 www
Having tried the lounge area for lunch, we decided to visit the restaurant for dinner. The experience was good, again in a pleasant setting with friendly staff. But there was nothing outstanding in the dishes we explored, and a couple lacked kitchen–fresh warmth. Even the rolls reverted to average.