Ben
08-22-2005, 10:53 AM
VINTAGE CHOPHOUSE • TAVERN
322 - 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
(403) 262-7262
http://www.vintagechophouse.com/
Number in Party - 4
Food rating - 10 / 10
Ambience - 5 / 5
Service - 9.5 / 10
Average Cost per person: dependant on what you order. Pastas, ~$20 + drinks, Steaks $30-$50+ drinks, generally $50-60 per person for steak dinners w/ a couple drinks, and not being cheap.
I had the extreme pleasure of dining at this location Friday evening with my family.
Reservations were absolutely necessary as it was a kickin' place, and we were promptly seated at our prepared and waiting table. The atmosphere was perfect, right off the bat, superb lighting accenting rich dark burgundy and ebony oak, maple, and unfinished pine.
Classy quality white tablecloths, proper table settings with appropriate cutlery and glasses one would expect at an upscale restaurant. Accompanied by comfortable seating, it was already a place I could entirely see myself returning to.
Service started right off the bat. The extremely attractive female who greeted us and showed us our table was replaced by our server for the evening (sad I know, however such is life), whom all wear crisp clean white sport jackets, definitely a change from the standard black suit attire found most commonly at other formal restaurants. I actually like it.
Now, contrary to my last review, this waiter immediately introduced himself, welcomed us to the restaurant, and other pleasantries, before bringing us up to speed on what the restaurant was all about and what their specials were that night (including a massive 36oz T bone :eek: )
He then took the drink orders, of course starting with the women. Another sign that he at least has some sort of clue how to serve.
Dinner selections were the Teriyaki strip loin for my sister, 12oz Rib Eye for my mother, Steak Oscar for my father, and I myself had the 16oz Rib Eye. We also had some salad and sautéed mushrooms and whatnot.
Their Caesars are great here, and they use the asparagus instead of traditional celery garbage.
Service was always prompt but never intrusive, they never came by to ask if we required anything, just as we placed a fork in our mouths, which is so important to me, because I hate trying to explain what’s going on with food in your mouth, plus it's rude.
They brought these shark cake things to "excite the taste buds" basically some sort of shark and other mystery ingredients inside a French puff pastry thing (similar consistency to a croissant) but damn were they good.
Following that was the standard bread w/ whipped garlic butter. It was good though, because it was a multigrain loaf baked in house.
I don’t have much to write about dinner other than it was the best steak I've ever had, and trust me, I know my steaks and how to cook 'em. Everyone agreed, it was extremely good. The sides were perfectly cooked, and extremely good. Highly recommend their stuffed potato, or horseradish mashed potatos.
All in all, I would recommend this establishment without a second thought. PERFECT for a corporate dinner, a warm upbeat romantic dinner, or just the need to get out and live the good life for a night.
So go check it out.
322 - 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
(403) 262-7262
http://www.vintagechophouse.com/
Number in Party - 4
Food rating - 10 / 10
Ambience - 5 / 5
Service - 9.5 / 10
Average Cost per person: dependant on what you order. Pastas, ~$20 + drinks, Steaks $30-$50+ drinks, generally $50-60 per person for steak dinners w/ a couple drinks, and not being cheap.
I had the extreme pleasure of dining at this location Friday evening with my family.
Reservations were absolutely necessary as it was a kickin' place, and we were promptly seated at our prepared and waiting table. The atmosphere was perfect, right off the bat, superb lighting accenting rich dark burgundy and ebony oak, maple, and unfinished pine.
Classy quality white tablecloths, proper table settings with appropriate cutlery and glasses one would expect at an upscale restaurant. Accompanied by comfortable seating, it was already a place I could entirely see myself returning to.
Service started right off the bat. The extremely attractive female who greeted us and showed us our table was replaced by our server for the evening (sad I know, however such is life), whom all wear crisp clean white sport jackets, definitely a change from the standard black suit attire found most commonly at other formal restaurants. I actually like it.
Now, contrary to my last review, this waiter immediately introduced himself, welcomed us to the restaurant, and other pleasantries, before bringing us up to speed on what the restaurant was all about and what their specials were that night (including a massive 36oz T bone :eek: )
He then took the drink orders, of course starting with the women. Another sign that he at least has some sort of clue how to serve.
Dinner selections were the Teriyaki strip loin for my sister, 12oz Rib Eye for my mother, Steak Oscar for my father, and I myself had the 16oz Rib Eye. We also had some salad and sautéed mushrooms and whatnot.
Their Caesars are great here, and they use the asparagus instead of traditional celery garbage.
Service was always prompt but never intrusive, they never came by to ask if we required anything, just as we placed a fork in our mouths, which is so important to me, because I hate trying to explain what’s going on with food in your mouth, plus it's rude.
They brought these shark cake things to "excite the taste buds" basically some sort of shark and other mystery ingredients inside a French puff pastry thing (similar consistency to a croissant) but damn were they good.
Following that was the standard bread w/ whipped garlic butter. It was good though, because it was a multigrain loaf baked in house.
I don’t have much to write about dinner other than it was the best steak I've ever had, and trust me, I know my steaks and how to cook 'em. Everyone agreed, it was extremely good. The sides were perfectly cooked, and extremely good. Highly recommend their stuffed potato, or horseradish mashed potatos.
All in all, I would recommend this establishment without a second thought. PERFECT for a corporate dinner, a warm upbeat romantic dinner, or just the need to get out and live the good life for a night.
So go check it out.