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Purlieu, Calgary, AB

Purlieu

4.8
4.8
487 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French
14-3109 Palliser Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4W5

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Purlieu is a French restaurant in the Oakridge community of Calgary, Alberta. The food is classic with dishes like Moules Frites, Coquille Saint Jacques & Steak au Poivre. The wines are French with a good selection from the Rhone Valley, Bordeaux and Champagne with a cocktail list focused on French and local spirits. At Purlieu, we're on the edge of the city, in the heart of the community.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Armstrong
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    Palliser Dr. SW, Oakfield Dr. SW
  • Parking details
    Free parking all day
  • Public transit
    Public transit in both directions directly in front of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • STEAK FRITES TUESDAY

    $25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Grilled Alberta Sirloin with tarragon aioli & crispy fries...why fire up the grill when you can get it at Purlieu!
    STEAK FRITES TUESDAY photo
  • SEAFOOD WEDNESDAY

    Multiple dates available
    Our classic Bouillabaisse a l'Americaine is full of shellfish, prawns, scallops, artichokes and baby potatoes. It's all simmered in a saffron and pastis tomato broth...rouille buttered baguette on the side! 25$ all night long...you can't make it for less at home:)
    SEAFOOD WEDNESDAY photo

What 487 people are saying

Purlieu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Purlieu is a "hidden gem" in the SW, celebrated for its "outstanding" French cuisine and "superb" service. The cozy ambiance makes you feel like you're dining at home. Highlights include "exceptional" calamari, "fantastic" bouillabaisse, and "sublime" lobster spaghetti. With "top-notch" service and a romantic vibe, it's perfect for date nights.
487 Reviews
  1. Duncan

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Service was excellent and everything went very smoothly

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  2. James

    Toronto11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an early dinner, 5:30. This allowed for a quieter meal and absolutely no rush as my wife and I celebrated her birthday. The service was top notch with plenty of time and suggestions for our choices. The food was superb and we will certainly dine at Purlieu again.

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  3. Sally

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant truly is a hidden gem! A gorgeous, intimate venue with absolutely incredible food and outstanding service. My hubby and I were here for his birthday and we adored it, will definitely be visiting again and recommending to friends. Thank you Purlieu for a truly lovely evening!

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  4. Kathryn

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best calamari we’ve had in a long time and the service is second to none!

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  5. Brian

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and the service by Sam was excellent and very friendly! This is nice little hidden gem in the SW! Highly recommend.

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  6. Laurie VIP

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem in the SW....food has always been wonderful. Perhaps time to change the menu, but keep some of the favourites! Great restaurant

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  7. Una

    Calgary4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the small vibe of this restaurant, you feel like you are in someone's home. The service was great and the wine we choose was a win. There was 4 of us and we ordered 2 starters and 4 mains. The starters were calamari and beef Tartare bo, the both were good, matter of fact the calamari was exceptional. The steak and frites was pretty good, a very simple presentation. The boulliabaisse was fantastic, I would go back just for that. One person ordered a pasta dish and they enjoyed their dish. The weakest dish was the veal cutlet, it was honestly a dissapointment. The veal seemed almost chopped and formed and deep fried. So all in all I wouod go back but skip the veal.

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  8. Amber

    Calgary6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and great food as always! Great hidden jem.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful neighbourhood restaurant with a great steak frites special.

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  10. William

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a reservation to take my girlfriend out for valentine’s day and found that purlieu was the perfect place to have a romantic dinner and celebrate the day of love!!

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FAQs

Purlieu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 280-7474.

Purlieu is rated 4.8 stars by 487 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Purlieu

14-3109 Palliser Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4W5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Palliser Dr. SW, Oakfield Dr. SW
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking all day
  • Public transit
    Public transit in both directions directly in front of the restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Armstrong
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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