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Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Located on the lobby level of Hotel Arts with street access off 12th Avenue SW, Yellow Door Bistro's design marries classical elements and contemporizes them with some unexpected and almost whimsical surprises which become instantly evident upon entering the restaurant space.
Much like the décor, Executive Chef Duncan Ly will prepare bistro-inspired dishes with a reverence for classic ingredients but served up with a contemporary twist. Our food will cater to the tastes of our hotel patrons as well as our local clientele offering an array of options while holding the highest standard of food with a perfect blend of bistro-inspired options. Yellow Door will also feature an enomatic wine program with 1oz, 3oz and 5oz pours of diverse wines as well as a classic cocktail menu.
Yellow Door Bistro will ensure patrons receive friendly, personality-driven service executed with attentiveness and professionalism. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Much like the décor, Executive Chef Duncan Ly will prepare bistro-inspired dishes with a reverence for classic ingredients but served up with a contemporary twist. Our food will cater to the tastes of our hotel patrons as well as our local clientele offering an array of options while holding the highest standard of food with a perfect blend of bistro-inspired options. Yellow Door will also feature an enomatic wine program with 1oz, 3oz and 5oz pours of diverse wines as well as a classic cocktail menu.
Yellow Door Bistro will ensure patrons receive friendly, personality-driven service executed with attentiveness and professionalism. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
225 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 225 reviews
5 stars
(64)
4 stars
(101)
3 stars
(41)
2 stars
(16)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(128)
- special occasion(94)
- good for groups(85)
- hot spot(74)
- notable wine list(59)
- great for lunch(53)
Yellow Door - Hotel Arts Reviews List
Review 1 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yellow Door has potential
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family ate here for Fathers Day. They have a modest breakfast buffet. Food is fresh and simple. Desserts were creative. Great atmosphere potential other than the restaurant was very quiet - maybe half full. Which was confusing given OpenTable was showing them as full most of the morning. Too bad as I would have booked a larger group had I known they really had the space."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 2 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took about 45 minutes for our food to come out and the restaurant was not busy at all. They were offering a breakfast buffet and full menu but perhaps they need to focus on one offering"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2013
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Review 3 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
needed table for 4
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"On friday September 14 our host greeted us amicably but was unwilling to push 2 tables for two together.
Instead led us over to a table for 20, with 8 settings at one end and 6 at the other end. He requested us to sit at the end with 6 place settings.
There were 5 tables for 2 that were not reserved.
We had to say that this seating was not acceptable and ask for the manager to intervene.
The manager immediately pushed 2 tables for two together and solved the problem.
Instead led us over to a table for 20, with 8 settings at one end and 6 at the other end. He requested us to sit at the end with 6 place settings.
There were 5 tables for 2 that were not reserved.
We had to say that this seating was not acceptable and ask for the manager to intervene.
The manager immediately pushed 2 tables for two together and solved the problem.
This indicates lack of training for front of house, which is strange because our server was very knowledgeable and helpful.
This needs to be fixed immediately."
This needs to be fixed immediately."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Yellow Door-good, could be great...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant has been nicely renovated although feels little too open & luxe-family-restauranty for my liking.Maybe it was because we were plonked next to a family party when other tables seemed free but the whole ambiance never hit the spot.Overall our food was quite good, especially the appetizers.My sous-vide tenderloin was utterly unremarkable but the rest of the group seemed happy with their selections.The wine list is nicely comprehensive but the ipad, while trendy, is a useless tool for the job.When selecting wine I want to get a quick overview and then zero in for selection.That's impossible with the ipad and even the knowledgeable waiter struggled to find the right page. Prices are very reasonable. Good, not yet great."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 5 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I had a function to attend at Hotel Arts. We decided to have an early dinner and thought the Yellow Door Bistro would be perfect. We were amazed at how great everything was. We only had an hour to dine and would go back to do the full dinning experience in the near future."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome night again!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Yellow Door three times now; once for lunch and twice for dinner. I had their beef tartar (for the second time) and it was fantastic. Perfect flavor and portion size. I love the nonstop sparkling water too. I had the seafood pasta - also fantastic. I'm obsessed with the decor in their. I think it's by far the coolest looking restaurant around. Thanks for another awesome evening! I will return - hopefully, soon!"
Dined on 6/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Breakfast Business Meeting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Atmosphere is great...really light/airy and I thought the decor was artsy and unique. The food was better than any other hotel breakfast I've had in any downtown hotel restaurant. My only complaints were the watery scrambled eggs...I find all chefs add way too much milk and I had requested some mustard to accompany my sausages, which never came and the waiter never came back during the meal so I was unable to request again. The staff were very nice though and overall, service was great."
Dined on 6/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great value, excellent flavour
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the scallops, warm carrot puree salad, then the apricot chicken and the duck with pork belly. All was very good!! It was super fun, we had three drinks each and our whole bill was $135 or something. So strange, we poured over it to see what they forgot to charge us for. It was all on there. We're used to dropping $200, which is annoying for what you get sometimes, but this place is great value for the serious flavours and awesome servers. Very professional, a lot of fun, great night. People said the chairs are uncomfortable and the noise is too high - we found the chairs were fine and the music was at the right volume. Just perfect! We'll go back again soon!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 9 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Well Done, Yellow Door Bistro!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You don't feel as though you are in the usual Calgary dining establishment. The Decor is as amazing as the food. Love the wine list via Ipad (clever)."
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was good but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was over kill. Trying to catch up with a friend and someone was constantly coming to our table asking if we wanted more water. Get rid of the big chairs. We were starting to feel claustrophobic. Took awhile to get our food and when we did the lamb was done rare instead of medium well so had to be sent back. We could hardly wait to get out of there as it was not relaxing at all. All we wanted was to have a nice meal and a glass of wine and visit. Even though food was good, would not go back. Also, the menu on the web site is not the same as it was in the restaurant."
Dined on 6/07/2013
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Review 11 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quiet Place for Lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If you want to hear yourself think or actually visit with your friend at lunch and not have to shout to be heard, this is a great place for lunch. It is very quiet but all was good on service and food. I will look foward to trying it for dinner soon."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 12 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Real Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is the third time we've been to Yellow Door. The food is consistently excellent and presented beautifully, and the service is friendly and attentive without being at all obtrusive. Just an excellent find at reasonable prices. And free valet parking if you redeem at the Hotel Arts front desk."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The most uncomfortable chair I have sat in (including McDonalds).
Bland salad and hard to find the crab in it."
Bland salad and hard to find the crab in it."
Dined on 5/24/2013
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Review 14 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good service - wait staff was perfectly attentive and friendly. The salmon was very good and the house-made mint chocolate ice cream was the best I've ever tasted. We were out in good time to get to the show at the Saddledome too - thanks!"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
best bartender in the city
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"make no mistake, we basically only frequent Yellow Door on almost a weekly basis simply to be at the bar and have Mike fix us his amazing drinks. best bartender in the city, and if you haven't had his creations you need to get there pronto."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cool place, great food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was initially attracted to Yellow Door for its awesome decor...very modern and a bit wacky in a tasteful way! We went on Sauvignon Blanc night and were given the option of an $11 flight of 3 white wines, which was fun and affordable. The gazpacho and the salmon dish were delicious (best cooked salmon I've had in a while) and they went out of their way to include a gluten free option for me instead of the bread basket. The servers were very friendly (if a little new) and made sure we had everything we needed."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 17 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Trendy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there for brunch which you can chose to have an all you can eat brunch buffet, the food was awesome and so was the staff, everything was enhanced by the unique French decor, will definitely return, Thank you!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 18 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day Dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for Mother's Day dinner and it was a nice experience. Plan to spend the entire night here if you go as things did move slowly, however that's exactly what we were looking for. Great wine list and menu. They cater to allergies and preferences as I'm vegan. My mother ordered the Lamb however to her it was too rare. (They have a different way of cooking the meat, where they texture seems more rare when it may actually be cooked through). She ended up ordering another dish as this wasn't explained prior to. Her second dish was the Gnocchi and she loved it. The staff was knowledgeable and understanding. I would recommend going there again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food at a reasonable $$
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is a total hidden gem in Calgary. The duck/pork belly is to die for. The wine list is well rounded.
With the interesting decor this place would be great for a romantic evening."
With the interesting decor this place would be great for a romantic evening."
Dined on 4/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 20 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cute Decor, Amazeballs Food!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was amazing - so yummy. had the bouillabaisse and the lemon tart for dessert. The wine selection was wonderful.. The only downside was the noise - it is LOUD!
The servers were great too. Will definitely go back, but not for a quiet romantic setting - YellowDoor is for conversation, lively friends and people who are not annoyed by having to yell across the table at each other.
the shutters and eclectic chairs are definitely great conversation pieces."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 21 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food; interesting decor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, good service; good atmosphere; good parking; reasonable prices."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 22 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Look! A horse that's also a lamp!
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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The seats are awkward and I was given the most awkward one with my back to a bulkhead in traffic next to the radiator..at least on a bus you're going somewhere. Stiff, pretentious and my hot food was tepid. Blah, blah, blah. If it weren't for our gracious hostess I couldn't say a nice thing about the joint. Whatever her name is I like where she comes from."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great! Atmosphere was very unique and the decor made for some interesting topics of conversation!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 24 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service was very good. The noise level was quite high. Part of the problem was the table next to us. The music was high enough conversation was difficult at times. I don't dine out to spend the time trying to communicate at a shout to my companions. I would suggest this will be a turn off to many people. This is unfortunate as the food is very good and the chef is taking a back seat to the noise."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 25 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful & tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I noticed right away that all the dishes that had been served were eye catching; colorful & fresh looking. We ordered a couple salads, but I think I really wanted the BLT (served to the table beside us). The salads were wonderful and crisp and the combination of the apples and coconut was a nice surprise. I am a sucker for a BLT and this one looked fantastic! On my next visit I'm ordering that."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 26 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the buffet but it was not replenished very often & the food that had been there for awhile was either cold or rock hard."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 27 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding service, great lobster bisque. The service staff were all very friendly and accommodating, never in a rush but always attentive. I had asked for a private table on my reservation request as this was an anniversary dinner for my wife and I. The manager went out of his way to move us to a quieter table and my wife and I were treated to celebratory prosecco to start our meal, at no charge. The rest of the meal was very good as well. It's a bit noisy at times and seating is not very private so the ambience may be a bit lacking. The food and service make up for any shortcomings in ambience and had this been any other night than our anniversary I would have had no issue at all with the seating."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 28 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere for a business lunch. I would recommend it to anyone!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restauarant was absolutely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restauarant was absolutely gorgeous and had a fantastic interior design. The only majour "complaint" was that it had such a romantic feel to it, but it was a little loud in their to call it an "intimate" setting by any means. There was a bachelorette party going on which added extra noise and because this past weekend in Calgary was Comicon, apparantly there is no particular "dress code" in this place as they were letting people all of whom were dressed up in silly costumes come in as if it was just a neighbourhood pub. Not exactly the people watching I had in mind when wanting to come out for a nice, romantic dinner.
But with those two out of the ordinary exceptions, we had a fabulous experience. The wine was good, the food was amazin"
But with those two out of the ordinary exceptions, we had a fabulous experience. The wine was good, the food was amazin"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had another lovely dinner at the Yellow door with fantastic service!"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had dinner on a Friday
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had dinner on a Friday evening recently. This place is fairly new and has a kind of cool hip vibe that seems to attract a youthful but sophisticated crowd. It was pretty busy on Friday, but not so much that we couldn't get a table at 6:30 at the last minute.
The food came well presented and had some imaginative touches, but unfortunately while well prepared, most of the dishes just didn't hit it right. The dressing for caesar salad was just way too acidic. Similarly for the spring salmon, which was perfectly cooked and great to look at, but the tomato vinaigrette completely overwhelmed the dish so nothing else could be tasted. Pity - these could be great dishes."
The food came well presented and had some imaginative touches, but unfortunately while well prepared, most of the dishes just didn't hit it right. The dressing for caesar salad was just way too acidic. Similarly for the spring salmon, which was perfectly cooked and great to look at, but the tomato vinaigrette completely overwhelmed the dish so nothing else could be tasted. Pity - these could be great dishes."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2008
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Review 32 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good atmosphere and excellent
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good atmosphere and excellent freindly service. The scallop appetiser dish was very good indeed. The mains has a mixed review. The Chicken dish was excellent and well cooked with nice balance of flavours. The Boullibaise was disappointing; a lot of potato filler and miserly seafood.
The wine list is excellent and well priced (for Calgary!).
All in all the experience was good, we would return and recommend to others, hopefully the Bouillibaise was an anomaly."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 33 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautifully redone and now
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautifully redone and now associated with the Hotel Arts, this new Hot Spot is setting a great modern trend. Comfortable for traditional dining, for larger groups at a long table, or for cozy visits on the couches. Interesting blend of dining areas. Food and wine were lovely."
Dined on 23/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 34 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service, food, decor and ambience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service, food, decor and ambience very good. Heated underground parking or valet available."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 35 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fine dining in a casual, comfortabl
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fine dining in a casual, comfortable setting at good prices. The food was excellent, and presented very well. Friendly, attentive staff. This was our second visit, and we'll be back !"
Dined on 19/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 36 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything from food to service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything from food to service to decore was amazing!"
Dined on 19/04/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dining experience was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dining experience was very good. As we were there for lunch it was nice to have our meals come out quickly. Server was knowledgeable about the menu. My only negative comment would be that the music was too loud so it was difficult to visit."
Dined on 17/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chef Duncan Ly has done it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Chef Duncan Ly has done it again. The food is fun and delicious. The staff is more than accommodating and the interior design of the restaurant is whimsical, fresh and fun.
I have enjoyed several evenings and a number of business lunches at the bistro and will continue to do so. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to come to the Yellow Door Bistro"
I have enjoyed several evenings and a number of business lunches at the bistro and will continue to do so. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to come to the Yellow Door Bistro"
Dined on 18/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a very enjoyable lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a very enjoyable lunch for our first visit to the Yellow Door. We would go again."
Dined on 16/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I have to mention that the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have to mention that the restaurant has a great interior, well designed and stylish. we are regularly enjoying brunch at various places in downtown and Yellow Door's was ok. The selection was not too large, the taste was ok. I wouldnt return for brunch but maybe for lunch or dinner. the service was quite poor, everything took a very long time and it was not that busy."
Dined on 14/04/2013
2010
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Review 41 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food, great service, has gluten free bread options and bread by request."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 42 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow, we had an amazing dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wow, we had an amazing dinner. Killer food and service!!"
Dined on 12/04/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 43 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I went to this restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went to this restaurant with my family for my dads birthday. When we got there we received our menu, 10 minutes later we where ordering our appetizers and then another 10 minutes later the waiter came over and told us they had a limited menu and that only 8 items are available for lunch. We then order our food it took 45 minutes to make 5 burgers when we were the only people in the restaurant. When we spoke to the manager he proceeded to be arrogant that there was nothing wrong with the service or food. I would not recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 14/04/2013
2012
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Review 44 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food but service will
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food but service will have to improve. Staff was not friendly and service was very spotty."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 45 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, Phenomenal Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kerry, our server, was awesome. She took the time to get acquainted with our group (all of us are foodies) and was helpful with menu selection. The food was amazing, with our desesert choices (lemon curd tart and Ile Flottane) were perfect and more perfect. Great ambiance/atmosphere. Definitely one I will visit again!"
Dined on 09/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 46 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was excellent. Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was excellent. Food was good, but for the price the food should have been excellent."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2012
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Review 47 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall we had a lovely experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall we had a lovely experience at Yellow Door. The service was impeccable from the moment we walked in the door. I actually can't remember the last time I experienced such wonderful service in Calgary. The decor was modern, funky and like nothing else in the city. The food was great. We had french onion soup and twice baked fries to start. Although both were delicious nothing to rant and rave about. For mains we had salmon, ravioli and gnocchi although good, again nothing to go on and on about. Overall we really enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend it to others."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 48 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed the ambiance and food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the ambiance and food was outstanding. Very interesting decor and fun place to eat. Enjoyed the scaled down wine list on the tablet which was a cool way of presenting it.
Our server was very pleasant as well and gave us our time to order and enjoy the atmosphere. Will definitely be returning."
Our server was very pleasant as well and gave us our time to order and enjoy the atmosphere. Will definitely be returning."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the ambiance. The décor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the ambiance. The décor is outstanding. It's a feel good place. The muscles are outstanding, plump and tasty. The crab salad was delicious, dressed just right. One disappointment - the lattes and coffee were tepid."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 50 for Yellow Door - Hotel Arts
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service & excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service & excellent food but very uncomfortable chairs."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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