A group of us had the 3 course special for $45.00. Greg was an amazing waiter, very attentive and friendly. The little charcuterie board was very tasty and the others who had the tuna really liked it. The seafood dinner was first class although the creole rice was a bit too creole for me personally but all of it was eaten. The panna cotta for desert was so light and fluffy. We were not rushed and had a very pleasant dinner. It was my first time there and will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Cathy Bueckert
Manger was a complete jerk and very rude. Food wasn’t as good as I was told. Won’t go
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Oysters Florentine, Seafood
Sarah M
If I could give 0 stars I would. RUN there's a million restaurants with great food in walking distance from here, I cannot believe their doors are open!!!!!I ordered mussels and when they came they were not cooked. I had to spit it out, the lady came to take them and said no problem she will just recook them. I said no thank you after biting into an undercooked mussel im grossed out. She then said ooh we serve raw food all the time you’re fine…. I said well mussels shouldn’t be raw.Then when it came time to get our bills she came over and dropped it off as one bill, we had a party of 6, which I made a group booking for. We asked for it separated and she got mad and said why didn’t you say that at the beginning. Well we are a group of 6 and would have assumed she separated or would have asked us in the beginning and secondly it’s not our job? The server should have asked us. We’re not servers we didn’t know we needed to do her job too? Which again not the end of the world, its the way the lady handled the situation, she got upset that we didn't notify our server. "if you would have told her this would have been done already now I have to do it... then asked my spouse what we ordered, we missed a drink and at the end stated who's drink we sad ooh sorry that was ours she responds, what do you not know what you ordered with an eye roll" The lady was SO rude we were astounded! Food and service was terrible, avoid this place at all costs!*Seeing as I cannot reply to the owners comment* There is a difference between cooked until slightly open and not being cooked AKA raw mussels, I bit into the mussel the centre was slightly cold and it tasted like I just bit into sea water. I bit into it and immediately spit it out. Rather than just saying sorry, I was gaslit by the women saying "we serve raw food all the time" you're fine. I realize, I too eat raw food hence why we went to an oyster bar but the mussels should be cooked. I order mussels all the time and have never had them undercooked like this. It was the way the situation was handled. Rather then, I'm sorry can we rectify the situation she tried to put the blame back on me.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
janny
Love the oysters, beef carpacioThe food in general is pretty goodLamb shank, Mussels, Duck leg are my favorite ?Great price and great ambiance (relax)Great serverBanana cake is my favorite dessert (with port)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
N N
Delicious oysters! Waitress was knowledgeable and made some fabulous suggestions. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vyacheslav Lysov
Amazing variety of fresh oysters. Prompt service on point. Definitely going to visit, next time in the city. Recommending all my friends around. Don't forget to ask about the special price for the oyster of the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin Debakker
Having worked at oyster bars in Vancouver for years, I've developed quite high standards for oysters, but that's no excuse for the blatant disrespect Greg showed towards my girlfriend and me. We were on a tight schedule with plans later that evening and arrived at the restaurant before 5 pm to find it empty, with no one at the hostess stand. After a short wait, Greg passed by, inquiring about a reservation, and implied it would be difficult to seat us without one. When I asked about the day's oyster selection while we were removing our jackets, he suggested we sit down first. I mentioned I was heading to the restroom, to which he replied I'd have to wait until I returned. In over a decade of service work, I've never demeaned a guest in such a manner. After ordering, Greg served us oysters without any accompaniments or drinks and failed to check back on us. The oysters were so poorly prepared—mostly shells and damaged meat—that I regret not taking a photo. Despite his snide remark when we voiced our dissatisfaction, he eventually removed the uneaten oysters from our bill, saying "good riddance." Having dealt with many entitled servers, Greg was by far the worst. It's baffling that management continues to overlook his behavior, especially given the numerous similar complaints in the reviews.Management needs to rectify disrespectful employees. This kind of behaviour makes us as a industry look bad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Angela Pollock
Greg has always been, and continues to be an amazing server. Always pleasant, even though there was no birthday singing his efficiency and professional conduct adds to the wonderful experience that we have been able to enjoy every single time we have had the opportunity to enjoy a meal here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sangtae Kim
Oysters, oysters, oysters!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Keith Wong
The waiters are friendly and polite. The place is not very big, but it is quiet. The food tastes great, recommend the oystersParking: There are many paid open-air parking lots around, and there are also paid parking spaces on both sides of the street.
Had a great dinner here Sunday night. Our server was fantastic, and the food was well done. We will be back for sure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Jambalaya, Seafood
Galina Tserkovny
Great food, great service. We will definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karli Willms
Impeccable entres to pair with affordable oyster specials, Embarcadero’s food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. Greg is often out waiter when we visit and has never disappointed my fiancé and I when we visit. He is always knowledgeable about the menu and creates a fun and intimate experience. Huge thanks to the Embarcadero team for providing the perfect date night atmosphere, we’re so happy to have you be apart of the Calgary scene!
Friendly staff, excellent selection of oysters and deserts. Well worth going to this small quaint establishment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Nawrot
Lovely spot. It's a quiet atmosphere which I prefer, easy place to have a conversation with a friend. Great service, the fella running the show as well as all the staff is attentive and nice. I of course go there for the array of oysters served, however they also have a complete menu and what I've had from that is really well made and presented.
A group of us had the 3 course special for $45.00. Greg was an amazing waiter, very attentive and friendly. The little charcuterie board was very tasty and the others who had the tuna really liked it. The seafood dinner was first class although the creole rice was a bit too creole for me personally but all of it was eaten. The panna cotta for desert was so light and fluffy. We were not rushed and had a very pleasant dinner. It was my first time there and will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Manger was a complete jerk and very rude. Food wasn’t as good as I was told. Won’t go
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Oysters Florentine, Seafood
If I could give 0 stars I would. RUN there's a million restaurants with great food in walking distance from here, I cannot believe their doors are open!!!!!I ordered mussels and when they came they were not cooked. I had to spit it out, the lady came to take them and said no problem she will just recook them. I said no thank you after biting into an undercooked mussel im grossed out. She then said ooh we serve raw food all the time you’re fine…. I said well mussels shouldn’t be raw.Then when it came time to get our bills she came over and dropped it off as one bill, we had a party of 6, which I made a group booking for. We asked for it separated and she got mad and said why didn’t you say that at the beginning. Well we are a group of 6 and would have assumed she separated or would have asked us in the beginning and secondly it’s not our job? The server should have asked us. We’re not servers we didn’t know we needed to do her job too? Which again not the end of the world, its the way the lady handled the situation, she got upset that we didn't notify our server. "if you would have told her this would have been done already now I have to do it... then asked my spouse what we ordered, we missed a drink and at the end stated who's drink we sad ooh sorry that was ours she responds, what do you not know what you ordered with an eye roll" The lady was SO rude we were astounded! Food and service was terrible, avoid this place at all costs!*Seeing as I cannot reply to the owners comment* There is a difference between cooked until slightly open and not being cooked AKA raw mussels, I bit into the mussel the centre was slightly cold and it tasted like I just bit into sea water. I bit into it and immediately spit it out. Rather than just saying sorry, I was gaslit by the women saying "we serve raw food all the time" you're fine. I realize, I too eat raw food hence why we went to an oyster bar but the mussels should be cooked. I order mussels all the time and have never had them undercooked like this. It was the way the situation was handled. Rather then, I'm sorry can we rectify the situation she tried to put the blame back on me.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Love the oysters, beef carpacioThe food in general is pretty goodLamb shank, Mussels, Duck leg are my favorite ?Great price and great ambiance (relax)Great serverBanana cake is my favorite dessert (with port)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious oysters! Waitress was knowledgeable and made some fabulous suggestions. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing variety of fresh oysters. Prompt service on point. Definitely going to visit, next time in the city. Recommending all my friends around. Don't forget to ask about the special price for the oyster of the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having worked at oyster bars in Vancouver for years, I've developed quite high standards for oysters, but that's no excuse for the blatant disrespect Greg showed towards my girlfriend and me. We were on a tight schedule with plans later that evening and arrived at the restaurant before 5 pm to find it empty, with no one at the hostess stand. After a short wait, Greg passed by, inquiring about a reservation, and implied it would be difficult to seat us without one. When I asked about the day's oyster selection while we were removing our jackets, he suggested we sit down first. I mentioned I was heading to the restroom, to which he replied I'd have to wait until I returned. In over a decade of service work, I've never demeaned a guest in such a manner. After ordering, Greg served us oysters without any accompaniments or drinks and failed to check back on us. The oysters were so poorly prepared—mostly shells and damaged meat—that I regret not taking a photo. Despite his snide remark when we voiced our dissatisfaction, he eventually removed the uneaten oysters from our bill, saying "good riddance." Having dealt with many entitled servers, Greg was by far the worst. It's baffling that management continues to overlook his behavior, especially given the numerous similar complaints in the reviews.Management needs to rectify disrespectful employees. This kind of behaviour makes us as a industry look bad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Greg has always been, and continues to be an amazing server. Always pleasant, even though there was no birthday singing his efficiency and professional conduct adds to the wonderful experience that we have been able to enjoy every single time we have had the opportunity to enjoy a meal here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oysters, oysters, oysters!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
The waiters are friendly and polite. The place is not very big, but it is quiet. The food tastes great, recommend the oystersParking: There are many paid open-air parking lots around, and there are also paid parking spaces on both sides of the street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a great dinner here Sunday night. Our server was fantastic, and the food was well done. We will be back for sure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Jambalaya, Seafood
Great food, great service. We will definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Impeccable entres to pair with affordable oyster specials, Embarcadero’s food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. Greg is often out waiter when we visit and has never disappointed my fiancé and I when we visit. He is always knowledgeable about the menu and creates a fun and intimate experience. Huge thanks to the Embarcadero team for providing the perfect date night atmosphere, we’re so happy to have you be apart of the Calgary scene!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shellfish Gnocchi, Oysters Florentine, Seafood
Friendly staff, excellent selection of oysters and deserts. Well worth going to this small quaint establishment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely spot. It's a quiet atmosphere which I prefer, easy place to have a conversation with a friend. Great service, the fella running the show as well as all the staff is attentive and nice. I of course go there for the array of oysters served, however they also have a complete menu and what I've had from that is really well made and presented.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5