We came here to celebrate a birthday and were genuinely excited to try this place for the first time. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t meet expectations. The food tasted ok, but the execution was very sloppy, and the Christmas-themed drinks and décor felt more tacky than festive. The ambience leaned heavily on basic holiday music, which didn’t elevate the atmosphere.
Service was the biggest issue. When we arrived, we waited more than 20 minutes with no acknowledgment from anyone. We actually had to send our birthday guest to track down a server just to get started. Throughout the night, multiple dishes were sent to the wrong table or brought out incorrectly—three times. On top of that, service and kitchen pacing were extremely slow. The manager had emphasized during booking that we only had a two-hour dining window, yet the restaurant couldn’t even deliver all of our dishes within those two hours.
Communication leading up to the reservation was also slow, and overall the experience didn’t feel aligned with the “award-winning” reputation they promote. It wasn’t terrible, but it definitely wasn’t upscale.
Fortunately, our group still enjoyed the evening because we used all that waiting time to have great conversations. But the visit itself missed the mark, and based on this experience, we’re not sure we’d return—maybe it’s better outside the holiday rush, but this round just didn’t deliver.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
C cwickens
Love Proof, especially the Christmas pop-up. The drinks are pricey but oh so good. I highly recommend going with a friend so you can try more of the menu.
Emily Lundy
Absolutely adore this spot. I’ve been many times and it simply never misses. The drinks are always exceptional and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. A Calgary staple that locals and visitors should keep at the top of their lists.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassie Struik
This was, unfortunately, one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in quite some time. Service was consistently slow, drinks took an excessive amount of time to arrive, and it was a long wait before anyone came to take our food order. When the food finally did come, no plates or utensils were provided, and we had to request them separately.
Our server and the busser were clearly working very hard under difficult circumstances, but it was evident they were unsupported. While they were doing everything they could to keep the evening moving, several staff members, including the owner, were standing near the back office and bar area talking rather than stepping in to assist. Watching the owner remain disengaged while his team struggled was extremely disappointing and set the tone for the entire experience.
As for the menu, the eggnog cocktail was the only standout. The remaining drinks were average at best. The food, unfortunately, missed the mark entirely. Everything was overly salty, to the point where the Hawai‘i bao buns were nearly inedible. The saltiness overwhelmed any other flavours, including the pineapple.
Considering the long wait to be seated and the delays in receiving both drinks and food, nothing about the experience justified the time spent. Overall, this visit was a major letdown and not something I would recommend based on the service, quality, and lack of leadership observed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Anthony Imbrogno
Christmas theme is well underway here. The Christmaspolitan drink was extremely good. Attentive bar staff made for a great date night. A little cramped seating at the bar but overall a worthwhile place to feel fabulous.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Geno
Had a reservation that they had no idea we had made. Server was rude and couldn’t poor water without missing the glass. Christmas cocktails were all terrible and not worth the price. Will not go back or suggest anyone to go there
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Andrew Roberts
Cool bar! They were decorated to the hilt for Christmas. It is smaller and you may need a reservation. Check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
deidra Michel
Allie is awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Elle Wilde
Phenomenal service! Ali was the best server I’ve had in a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Kane
Excellent and very knowledgeable server and a very creative cocktail selection. The steak tartar is definitely worth a try
Have not been there in a year but the drinks are still some of the best in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
baby girl
Beautiful bar, good cocktails! Rude and arrogant waitress. Chester tattoo sleeve on her arm (I am young and tattooed also) I am not one to write bad reviews but her bad attitude inspired me. I could not believe the way she talked to me and my partner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Tara Brady
Took my husband recently for happy hour and we had a lovely time. Good Bao, good value, good drinks. Glad it's stuck around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denys Lysachenko
perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea Dezan
Awesome place. Happy hour is the best bang for your bucks!!
We came here to celebrate a birthday and were genuinely excited to try this place for the first time. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t meet expectations. The food tasted ok, but the execution was very sloppy, and the Christmas-themed drinks and décor felt more tacky than festive. The ambience leaned heavily on basic holiday music, which didn’t elevate the atmosphere.
Service was the biggest issue. When we arrived, we waited more than 20 minutes with no acknowledgment from anyone. We actually had to send our birthday guest to track down a server just to get started. Throughout the night, multiple dishes were sent to the wrong table or brought out incorrectly—three times. On top of that, service and kitchen pacing were extremely slow. The manager had emphasized during booking that we only had a two-hour dining window, yet the restaurant couldn’t even deliver all of our dishes within those two hours.
Communication leading up to the reservation was also slow, and overall the experience didn’t feel aligned with the “award-winning” reputation they promote. It wasn’t terrible, but it definitely wasn’t upscale.
Fortunately, our group still enjoyed the evening because we used all that waiting time to have great conversations. But the visit itself missed the mark, and based on this experience, we’re not sure we’d return—maybe it’s better outside the holiday rush, but this round just didn’t deliver.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Love Proof, especially the Christmas pop-up. The drinks are pricey but oh so good. I highly recommend going with a friend so you can try more of the menu.
Absolutely adore this spot. I’ve been many times and it simply never misses. The drinks are always exceptional and the staff are always friendly and accommodating. A Calgary staple that locals and visitors should keep at the top of their lists.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was, unfortunately, one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in quite some time. Service was consistently slow, drinks took an excessive amount of time to arrive, and it was a long wait before anyone came to take our food order. When the food finally did come, no plates or utensils were provided, and we had to request them separately.
Our server and the busser were clearly working very hard under difficult circumstances, but it was evident they were unsupported. While they were doing everything they could to keep the evening moving, several staff members, including the owner, were standing near the back office and bar area talking rather than stepping in to assist. Watching the owner remain disengaged while his team struggled was extremely disappointing and set the tone for the entire experience.
As for the menu, the eggnog cocktail was the only standout. The remaining drinks were average at best. The food, unfortunately, missed the mark entirely. Everything was overly salty, to the point where the Hawai‘i bao buns were nearly inedible. The saltiness overwhelmed any other flavours, including the pineapple.
Considering the long wait to be seated and the delays in receiving both drinks and food, nothing about the experience justified the time spent. Overall, this visit was a major letdown and not something I would recommend based on the service, quality, and lack of leadership observed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Christmas theme is well underway here. The Christmaspolitan drink was extremely good. Attentive bar staff made for a great date night. A little cramped seating at the bar but overall a worthwhile place to feel fabulous.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Had a reservation that they had no idea we had made. Server was rude and couldn’t poor water without missing the glass. Christmas cocktails were all terrible and not worth the price. Will not go back or suggest anyone to go there
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Cool bar! They were decorated to the hilt for Christmas. It is smaller and you may need a reservation. Check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Allie is awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Phenomenal service! Ali was the best server I’ve had in a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Excellent and very knowledgeable server and a very creative cocktail selection. The steak tartar is definitely worth a try
Restaurantji Recommends
Have not been there in a year but the drinks are still some of the best in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful bar, good cocktails! Rude and arrogant waitress. Chester tattoo sleeve on her arm (I am young and tattooed also) I am not one to write bad reviews but her bad attitude inspired me. I could not believe the way she talked to me and my partner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Took my husband recently for happy hour and we had a lovely time. Good Bao, good value, good drinks. Glad it's stuck around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome place.
Happy hour is the best bang for your bucks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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