Yellow Door Bistro in Calgary

I loved breakfast !!!

We were really disappointed with our experience here. The service was very slow - it took more than an hour for the traditional breakfasts to come out. Our waitress was nice, but was not around for the last part of our meal. The food was also very underwhelming, which was disappointing. Would not recommend.

best brunch spot in downtown calgary.tassie is amazing

LAST SUNDAY OUR GROUP OF THREE HAD A RESERVATION DURING THE BRUNCH HOUR. WE WERE IN A HURRY AND SLIGHTLY SCATTERED. OUR WAITRESS WAS SO CALM AND EFFICIENT AND EVEN DEALT WITH OUR SOMEWHAT EXTRAORDINARY REQUESTS. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS BUT THE SERVICE AND PLEASURE WERE WHAT I WILL LONG REMEMBER.

We ve been coming here for over a year now, each time the food has been fantastic, but the biggest draw by far has to be the service, more specifically our server Jean Guitard. Me and my partner both work in the service industry in the same capacity as Jean, yet we are always left speechless by his kindness, his attentiveness, his genuine empathy and care. He steals the show. We both agree, even if the food wasn t as outstanding (which it is) we would be here regardless for Jean. If you re looking for an intimate and unmatched experience, look no further. Jean and the yellow door have you covered!

Food feels like 7 eleven food, made in the microwave

No idea about the food, but showed up just before 1 for the a la carte breakfast, was told that menu service stops at 1 even though the website says 2. Was not prepared to spend $40 on a hotel style buffet of cold breakfast food

We had a large party for a bridal brunch today. Yellow door went above and beyond to accomodate some dietary restrictions. Our server, Fiona, was fantastic. She constantly checked onus and made sure we were well taken care of. I really appreciate the exceptional service.

A pre-wedding brunch was hosted for me here and we had the best experience! Fiona took care of us while we were there and she went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time. She was so attentive, accommodating and made this a great experience overall! The restaurant was even kind enough to accommodate halal meat for us which went beyond our expectations. Fiona explained each item so thoroughly to make sure we were aware of which foods to avoid (there weren t many things we had to avoid as they were really considerate of not cross comtaminating). I was really impressed by our experience here and all of the guests were too. I would highly recommend!

We came here for my fiances birthday for brunch! Awesome experience. Great food, atmosphere and service. Food

Such a great experience. Food was amazing and the staff were even better. Definitely recommend!

The food is Ok, but was hoping for more varieties for that price Sunday Brunch Buffet . Had to wait for about 10 minutes to be seated even though we had a reservation. Coffee was supposed to be refilled but no one came back to refill it!

Exceptional service, great food, very friendly and welcoming staff.

We went for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. The service and food were top notch. Our server Jonathan was attentive, helpful and friendly. The food was well prepared and very tasty. I had the 5 course chef s menu and every course was superb.

A cute little restaurant for brunch with an awesome buffet!

The brunch buffet was honestly underwhelming, for nearly $40 it s not worth it. Very few dishes that are actually fun or innovative, for some charcuterie and scrambled eggs, would suggest passing. The restaurant vibe is otherwise great.

To be honest, the food was completely generic. I had the eggs benedict and my girlfriends had the buffet and most of the food seemed like it came off the shelf. Our server was very nice, though.

Made reservations for Sunday Brunch and was told there was no room for me and my party up on arrival. Got relegated to sit by the pool for my brunch. I guess reservations don t mean much in this establishment. Food and service were good but the environment, where individuals were splashing (in and out of the pool) and conversation was hard to hear, tsinited the whole visit.

A couple weeks ago, my sister and I hosted an anniversary party here for our parents. We had such a nice time - things were so well-managed right from the get go. We had been in touch with the manager, Chad, for a couple weeks prior. Because we have a big family, we changed the numbers on him a bunch of times and he was super accommodating the whole time. The buffet was huge! Lots of different items, which was helpful for a party of 15 with varying tastes and dietary requirements. We had a LOVELY time. The staff was very helpful and sweet! We appreciated how we were situated too - we had space near our table to open gifts and take pictures. Big recommend from my sister and I!

Taste food

Beautiful decor Wonderful staff Delicious meals Yummy drinks What a great restaurant Thank you

Great food and great service

We were a group of 10 that went in for Brunch on Saturday. Everyone in our group was disapointed by the quality of food. Even though it is was brunch, the only non breakfast options were a couple of basic salads, one soup option, and a charcuterie platter. We dont eat pork so the only protein option was eggs. All the hot options were cold and dry so they must have been sitting out for a long time. The food was bland but that could be because it was not fresh. I had been to their brunch a few years ago and it was exceptional, which is why I chose this location to celebrate a significant family event. The only reason I am giving them 2 stars instead of 1 is because our waiter was great. He was friendly and attentive.

Went for the weekend brunch several times. Smaller selection but higher quality and more innovative. You can also order customized bennies for vegetarian or gluten free needs. Recommended. Downgraded from 5 star to 4 star - food no longer as good and price is high.

Excellent food and service! Highly recommend!

We are having a staycation in Hotel Arts and came into Yellow Door for a couple of appys. Well, let me tell you. Chad was Amazing. Made sure we knew all the highlights of the menus and took the time to chat throughout his service. We ended up with a delicious Australian wine (Vasse Felix) and were able to have all our food needs met (mine being seafood and truffle fries (the oysters were amazing and the mussels on point), all whilst respecting my husband s seafood allergy. Honestly, we had just popped in as a start to our night and it ended up being our night! We had a great time! Will be back and recommend to friends!

We really like the place, food is delicious, coffee too. The service is really good . And the price is reasonable. We will be back

Made a reservation for Freestyle in the same hotel, received a confirmation email the day before and the day of, get there and it s closed, managed to get a table at the Yellow Door, after 2 drinks we got cut off and told no more drinks as they thought two drinks over two hours plus food would get anyone drunk, worst experience ever, worst service, food was not as advertised, Never Will I Return to the worst Experience EVER

Came here for the weekend brunch buffet for my friends birthday. It was pretty delicious, decent selection of food and the desserts were pretty good. Will definitely come back.

We came for Mother s Day brunch. I probably won t come back for a brunch seeing what we had today. The selection was limited, the food was mediocre at best, but the service was great! It was $75 an adult and $35 a child. It was quite disappointing.

Beware of automatic Tips at expensive brunch. Unfortunately I did not check the bill as my husband paid. As I was doing my taxes this year I came across this bill and they charged us 18% for service for only 6 people. That s ok but they did not tell us and my husband didn t check and he paid another 20% tip. They gladly took our money and didn t say anything. Very dishonest. I called when I figured it out, which was months later, and left a message for the manager to call me and never heard back. Very disappointed. The brunch is self serve and they stick the tip on without telling you for 6 people and we paid again!! What a scam.

The food was delicious. Very high end. The staff were a bit slow to serve during an empty occupancy time. But very friendly. The decor was fun to look at.

Amazing food and service! Thank you

Yellow Door Bistro exceeded our expectations for brunch in every way. The restaurant offered a delightful variety of options. From the fresh salads to the hot buffet items, each dish showcased quality ingredients and expert preparation. What truly set our experience apart was the exceptional service provided by Fiona. Not only was she attentive and efficient, but her warm and personable demeanor made us feel truly welcomed and cared for throughout our meal. Fionas attention to detail and genuine hospitality enhanced our dining experience significantly. Thank you for taking great care of our group!

We picked Yellow Door Bistro for a ladies brunch get together. The food and beverage options on the menu were impressive. Having the buffet option was a nice touch for most of the ladies. What truly made our experience even more special was our kind and courteous server. Fiona was friendly, helpful, welcoming and very attentive. She made sure we were well taken care off during our entire visit and offered various suggestions for both food and beverages. She had the friendliest smile on her face while assisting us and this made our experience truly memorable. Thank you again, Fiona!

Highly recommend the YYC EXP gourmet dinner menu. Great value and exquisite food. Jean was attentive and personable throughout the evening.

Fabulous gourmet food and an affordable price!

The brunch is very nice, not large but very certainly enough for almost everyone...eggs benny, home made creamy scrambled eggs, a unique egg and bacon mini bun sandwich (yummy!), assorted cheese and cured meats, oreo waffle cups, bacon, sausage, various pastries, oatmeal fresh fruit, and a separate mini dessert bar.... the best part, hand down was the over service.. between Michael and Fiona, extremely well taken care of. These 2 people are assets to any restaurant/company ... they know customer service!! Thank you to them both!

Charming quiet restaurant. The arctic char was delicious and so was the cheesecake. Really loved the bourbon cocktail with the dried candied lemon slice. Highly recommended.

Outstanding dining option, both in the pool and outside of the pool in the regular restaurant, service was decent until I only tipped 25% and the server started acting weird, other than that, it was absolutely perfect

The food was great and the service was exceptional! Thank you for everything

Above average brunch buffet. Went back for seconds just to try a lot of the dishes. The food is frequently brought out fresh for each round. Tasteful dishes and display.

Good place for larger groups, super chic place! Great and friendly service! the brunch buffet was delicious! Free parking if you dine here

What is so cool about this place is the Alice in wonderland theme. I believe that kids would love it even though it is really set up for adults or older kids. We went in Sunday and because they locate right behind the arts hotel they do cook for the hotel guests. The first thing I liked it is the waiter brought it to attention that if we order other than the buffet style, but it would take a little bit longer. because they also cook for the pool side of the hotel. I ve also have been there during the week and they had a lot more choices such as pancakes which by the way were very good. however, this time the pancake was not on the menu and unless you took the buffet, there really wasn t much more variety of food. Otherwise, very nice. The service is excellent and the food overall is very good.

Its was a really Great Grey Tea

Solid brunch buffet on the weekends..one of the better ones in the city. And decent pre-Flames game specials too. Outside of that, prices are kind of crazy ($10 for a double espresso with breakfast is just silly). Service is decent, but they often seem understaffed.

Came here for buffet brunch yesterday and was sorely disappointed. The ambiance and decor is nice as well as good service but the buffet was not good at all. It tasted dry and very bland. Not enough options. The best things for me were the sliced fruit which they obviously did not make. I was expecting this to be as good as OEB & Brekkie with the reviews but sadly it fell very short of my expectations. $90 with tip for two of us. Was not worth it. I prefer the Blackfoot buffet to this as there is more options and not much of a price difference but if you wanna splurge then check out The Wild or Flores & Pine.

Last night i booked the big table for my birthday .oh my God .they design table very beautiful.was very great service .the price was good also food was tummy . but i was very shok the cut my cake in very great slice .thank you for making my birthday night awesome

We went for Christmas Day lunch, and the buffet was amazing. A good variety of food, salad, pasta, roast prime rib, eggs benny, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, and crepes, to name a few. The deserts were in their own room, lots of Christmas themed cookies and little tray bakes. Our server, Michael, was very friendly and attentive. We loved it and will be going back again. One of our party is vegan, and they made her a special hash bowl, which she said was delicious and filling.

We went there for brunch to celebrate my sisters birthday. 12 people in our party. We were then told we couldnt order from the menu because it was a large group although nobody told us when we made the reservation. We proceeded to the continental breakfast bar and we were disappointed. The cold cuts were limited and dry, like leftover. A few squares of cheese not enough for one person. No variety of bread, not enough croissants for us. No other protein options like bacon or eggs. We ordered eggs and they brought scrambled, clearly from a carton. I get better continental breakfast at a Holiday Inn. The staff was agreeable but didnt seem experienced. Since we made a reservation, they should know how much to prepare for the group. Nobody at our table was pleased with the food.

Clean and neat food layout, good food selection, and good selection of ingredients. A good place to have a buffet breakfast Worth recommending

Jean was awesome he made our anniversary remarkable fully recommended this resturant because of jean

Hot items were all lukewarm. Nice environment.

Had drinks in here with my father for New Years Eve. Staff was absolutely fantastic, very knowledgeable on there selections and lots of choices for drinks. Staff was friendly, helpful and absolutely delightful to visit with as we enjoyed our adult beverages. Especially Oleg, Seamus, Charlotte, and Chad. Thank you guys again for the great memories, conversations and Happy New Years to all of you!!!

Exquisite food. beautiful place

We went for christmas day brunch. Our waitress was fabulous. There was a wide selection of choices and we all left stuffed and happy.

Omg it was amazing. The food was out of this world and Derek our waiter was impressive. We booked for the Christmas day buffet. All I can say is if you havent tried please come and try. The only thing I found a tad odd was no virgin (alcohol free) cocktails. My adult daughter doesnt drink so it would have been nice.

I went to the yellow door to celebrate my engagement with my family. I had heard good things about this restaurant from friends however I was really disappointed by the service. We arrived and no one was there to greet us at the door for our reservation. We stood there for ten minutes before wandering into the restaurant to find someone to get us a seat. We ordered some drinks and then bread was brought to the table. We enjoyed the bread and then another basket of bread and butter was brought to our table by accident by our waiter. Instead of just leaving it, the two waiters left it on our table for a while and then admitted a mistake and took it to a table near us for another couple. This was really tacky and unhygienic. We enjoyed our main dishes. We got ready to leave and no one said anything as we got up to leave. We went to the front and no one was around to get our coats from the coat room. The waiters were all talking behind the bar. So I went into the closet and got our coats and we left. For spending $400 I would recommend people to take their money elsewhere.

Enjoyable brunch with a variety of tasty food and friendly helpful staff

If you want a cook breakfast experience. Like black stallion at 9 a.m. cool. This is the place. Plus a dime a** breakfast buffet.

I don t know what happened here. I ve had positive experiences pre Covid but today our lunch was a disaster. My burger was literally burnt to a brick. I don t understand how anyone could serve this. And our Cobb salad just had a huge piece of the lettuce core in it, totally uncut. So sad for $30 a plate I expect more. I m changing my review to 3 star because the manager offered to have us in for another chance. We will try again and see how it goes.

Our new years eve was amazing. The pairing with 5 course meals was incredible. Although I didnt like the dessert, the chicken noodle soup was the absolute top item of our meal and should been called that. It was more like a ravioli. We always have a blast going to the yellow door. A bit overpriced for drinks but the food is always good.

The food here was amazing. Had a lovely waiter. Made a mocktail for me as I don t drink. Everything I tried was super tasty. But this is an expensive option and the menu was fairly small.

Really friendly service! Good food and a big variety.

Brilliant vibe, friendly staff. Food is delicious and when it comes to friendly staff Taylor is by far outstanding. If anyone happens to be at this place, my recommendation is to ask for Taylor, he will make you feel so comfortable. Cheers

35 for brunch, a little expensive for the small amount of choices

Delish

Best birthday dinner hoping to go back sooner than later.

Very disappointing brunch at $34.00 a person. The list on the website of what was supposed to be available on the buffet was not accurate. That aside, the food that was available did not anywhere meet the requirements of the price range. It all sounds good when reading the labels, but when eating it the quality was greatly lacking. Chocolate waffles were cold and so dry they were unedible. The croissants were dry, and had no flavor . . . just horrible! The scrambled eggs were watery and really cold. There was one salad which was a ceasar so drenched in dressing that it was a soggy mess. There were supposed to be hash browns but the warmer was empty during the entire time we were there. The steak eggs benny were very tasty but the warmer also sat empty for over an hour. When it finally came out of the kitchen we were long done our meal. Myself and my tablemate did go and get one each to try. When we began eating it mine was piping hot and my guests was not even luke warm . . . actually cold to touch! The best thing was the tomato soup,( which we both added sugar to which greatly improved the flavor ), grilled cheese sandwiches, and the tator tots with cheese and salsa. ( sounds like the lunch of a six year olds - lol ) The desert cart at 12:30 pm was virtually empty. We had a choice of jello, a dried out strawberry mouse square or a piece of brownie - which incidentally was cut up and placed repeatedly on multiple trays to create the illusion of many desserts. ( as if we couldnt see the obvious ) We also ordered cappuccinos which were horrible. They followed the theme of cold. There was no crema and the espresso was watery. How is this even possible? We did tell our server that the coffees were not anywhere near servable. Not once were we asked how our meal was by our server! When we were ready to leave our busboy who started clearing our table asked what we thought? We politely said we were very disappointed, he replied that he understood and agreed it could be much better. I think that says it all. If you are looking to spend $34 a person for brunch, I can imagine there are plenty of other choices that would be far superior in quality than The Yellow Door.

I dont even want to give a star on here. Id say Zero. I just called and asked if theres the options for vegan. The lady on the phone said she doesnt know and told me that the menu is online. I asked if she can confirm whats vegan on the menu, she said call back at 4. This doesnt make sense, if staff dont know about their menu who would know? I have to go for a birthday dinner tonight, otherwise this place isnt even an option for me. Very poor staff.

Brunch buffet: maybe because we sat down at 1, but the food was cold, stale, and hadnt been changed over in a bit. And frankly didnt taste good. Service was MID. Atmosphere could have done without the screaming children.

Super underwhelming experience for the brunch. The food was basic and mediocre at best. Was hard and old in the dishes at 10am on a Saturday and both our drink requests were ignored or forgotten. The decor is super cute but for 35$ a plate I really expected it to be something worth talking about at least. We will not be coming back for sure.

Went to celebrate our anniversary dinner here and wow did not regret it. Great unique atmosphere, amazing service throughout our entire experience. But all that set aside the food was incredible. We both had the three course meal. It had so many different flavours really awakening the pallet. Very well thought-out by a obviously amazing kitchen crew and chef. All three dish s went one after another amazingly. Thanks so much we will be back!

Good food, service and amazing atmosphere!

Have come here a few times over the years for their Flames game day specials due to their proximity to the Saddledome and heated parking being included. But after the most recent experience, even the convenience factor wont be enough to bring us back. For a table of 4, we waited a long time to place our orders and get our drinks. It was over 40 minutes before salad even came out. Given the tight time window, the delays caused us to miss the start of the game. There zero sense of urgency or care factor from the staff. There were several other tables that were in the exact same position as us too. The food used to be reliably solid, but everyones medium rare steak came out closer to raw. One of us ordered the burger, which was fully raw and cold in the middle. Barely touched it and left it behind because we didnt have enough time to complain because of the speed of the service. The only reason they get 2 stars is because our parking tickets were at least properly validated. With all the other pre-game options on the same block, we wont be back.

We had a party of 7 come in for the weekend brunch buffet. They were so friendly, helpful and accommodating. Such good variety of food. Great value. Our server mentioned to us that the menu changes every weekend witch is super cool. Will definitely be back. And would recommend this place to everyone.

Absolutely AMAZING! Went and enjoyed a 5 course 5 star meal with 5 star service. Charm went above and beyond for service for my birthday. The food was incredible and probably some of the best food I have had in Calgary. Quinn (manager) greeted us upon arrival and made up us feel welcome and at home. Chef Cassandra personally came out multiple times to make sure everything was up to her standard and explained the incredible dishes that she and her team created. Food was abundant, flavourful and beyond expectation. A special meal for a special event. Highly recommended and looking forward to our next visit. We will definitely be asking for Charm when we return.

We had dinner here and I really wanted to enjoy my visit but the quality of the food was really subpar. The portions were large enough but seemed to be poorly prepared. Just not a tasty meal unfortunately.

REALLY GOOD SERVICE. Food was a little bland, surprisingly.

What a lovely brunch! Each item was an experience in itself! The staff were friendly and accommodating and the manager, Fiona, was delightful!

I booked Yellow Door Bistro s weekend brunch buffet for Easter Sunday, and was looking forward to it after enjoying their breakfast buffets in the past. The price was $34.00 per person when I booked in late March, as per Opentable who Yellow Door does their reservations through. Very reasonable for a nice buffet breakfast. 11 days later, I get a call from Yellow Door confirming my reservation. They re going to be doing something different for Easter Sunday, offering an extended buffet . Okay, sure. No problem. However, the price has now increased to $65.00 per person. A 91% increase Really? I couldn t help but feel this was a bit of a bait & switch maneuver. Not to mention the call arrived 4 days before Easter, making it incredibly difficult (but not impossible, Ill add) to find an alternative restaurant when most other brunch options around town were already sold out. I m not very happy with Yellow Door right about now. I d highly encourage this pricing to be specified on Opentable when people book for Easter in the future, to avoid disappointing and irritating your customers who may not be back.

Best brunch in the city. Always mixing it up with those bennies. If anyone from Yellow Door reads this, please do the benedicts on the waffles again. But yeah, any excuse to go here for brunch, I ll take it.

Horrible that buffet was NOT worth the price minimal selection typical hotel food

The weekend buffet was just ok. I was expecting more. No table side egg service as advertised.

Lovely brunch...delicious, unique bountiful options. Our server Tas was absolutely amazing...fun, friendly, competent, accommodating. Great experience! Will definitely return! Parking: Easy validated parking adjacent to the restaurant.

Service was great! BUT I went for the weekend brunch and we came around 12:30 (note brunch is over at 2) most of the food was already taken which they were slow to put fresh food out. Once some of the plates were gone they never refilled them. With the eggs Benedict, my eggs were hard boiled. Very disappointed, we came at 12:30, they should be accommodating to all their customers and have their food stocked for the time given for brunch. Not worth the price and aesthetic they claim to have.

I went here for drinks on Saturday night and then brunch the next morning. The service was impeccable both times. The staff was personable and added a lot to our experience. The brunch buffet was delicious with unique choices and favorite classics! It was set up so cute too....I felt very fancy! We will definitely go back!

I stayed at the attached hotel (Hotel Arts) back in November and had a breakfast package. This restaurant had great decor and aesthetics. Breakfast buffet and service was amazing! There s dishes you can serve yourself (limited but enough), tea and coffee they will bring to you as per order. Eggs and toast they cook to order which you place with the server. Spreads for the toast was displayed in cute tiny jars at the table. With breakfast package you just have to fill out a piece of paper when you re done eating with option to tip. It will state the total ($24 per person) and charge to your room number but it ll be taken care of later if your room has a package attached. Definitely will return when I visit Calgary again.

We had a good time with our friends. We r for brunch, eggs Benedict s was the best along with other hot and cold food. Lots of variety. Service was awesome. The ambience is great, bright and relaxing. Had a good time.

Their buffet brunch never disappoints, and is a reasonably priced though slightly smaller selection than other brunch buffets nearby.

Brunch buffet was good. Nothing really stood out.

Had brunch here and it was fantastic! Although the weekend brunch buffet looked great I opted for the standard brunch menu options. The fried banana bread is incredible, almost like a light french toast that also comes with slightly caramelized bananas walnuts and whipping cream topping. It is a very large portion and definitely fills you up highly recommended for those who want a decadently sweet treat!

We went out for birthday brunch in the late afternoon (11 am) and the selection for food was very limited and they werent replenishing the food or were just shifting left over plates with each other to make it look full. Items were not labelled or if they are labeled it was inaccurate. If you have food allergies be mindful when going to the buffet as they didnt have separate utensils for each food item

The brunch menu and meal was definitely not as expected after reading a recommendation from Eater. Have had better brunch experiences!

Good breakfast and waitresses.

I was sadly disappointed in my experience dining here. After reading very positive reviews and articles, I was very much looking forward to the meal and experience. The style is interesting there are quirks throughout with the background a juxtaposition of modern and old. At 6:15PM, the place was half-empty, and yet service was abysmal. I did not appreciate any wait staff (only the owner and the barman). The two were waiting, bussing and mixing cocktails. We were never checked on and didnt receive plates for our appetizers. There were insufficient garnishes with the bread. The lobster canestrini was over salted and the lobster was the smallest I have ever seen; certainly not a Maine or Canadian variety, maybe a langostino. Nonetheless, not worth the price. The duck lacked flavor and the accompanying squash though quite tasty was in short supply. I had really hoped for a better meal.

I had high hopes even though I have eaten here before but unfortunately it was the same results. The food was average at best. The eggs Benedict was just ok. The eggs only seem to come in soft no matter what your request was. The potatoes were very dry and the bacon somehow didn t even taste like bacon. My friend and I ordered off the menu and I was not very pleased when I asked for a side of bacon once my food arrived and the waitress just grabbed a few off the Buffett and brought them over. I would have assumed at a more high end place I would have been given fresh bacon. The staff was lovely but all the tables around us sat with half eaten food on them after others left for at least 45 minutes.

A great place to go for breakfast and brunch buffet. Trendy ambiance, friendly service, and good food. Weekend buffet is CAD 36 and wroth it for diversity and quality. A la carte is shortlisted, but prefer quality to quantity. Fiona is amazing. Professional, observant, and attentive. Tip: If you are running late, do call and make sure you get past to the restaurant (not hotel reception). And do note down the name of the person you talked to. Even if there are open tables, the hostess is rigid on the 15 min grace window.

Third time there. We always get the 3 course meal with the 3 wine pairing. The chef sets this menu weekly. Always creative food and amazing. Love this place

Delicious Brunch Buffet with a variety of options. Very kind servers and host.

Relaxed but hotel lobby feels to the space. The tomato kimchi was really good and reasonably priced. The buffet is not something I d go for if I was on the lookout for a buffet but it has a small assortment of small breakfast items.

I was really disappointed with the brunch here. Its 35 euros pp and there was barely anything for vegetarians. The fruit was old and dry, had clearly been out all morning and was covered in flies. You had to ask for everything like toast, butter, ketchup etc. Didnt return!

I was at Yellow door Bistro last week, and was attended to by Michael I think. Very professional server..he had a smile on his face the entire time taking care of me and my date. Food was great and I enjoyed my night!

Awesome possum

Went on a weekday for continental breakfast buffet. Was good but nothing special considering the price. Still would come back I guess.

The food was not all that great, the service was even worse and they included the children, ages 8, 4 and 2 to make us a group of 8 and charged us a 18% gratuity. I base gratuity on both food and service and for what we received I would have been hard pressed to leave even a 10% tip.

Thoroughly dissatisfied and disappointed. We have been to the yellow door a number of times and in the past it has been fantastic if a little busy. Tonight however was atrocious, even thought there were only four tables counting those at the bar, the server seemed far more interested in his phone. The French onion soup was burnt, either they over caramelized the onions or scalded the pot when cooking the soup itself. The halibut and the half chicken were likewise overcooked, but the sour dough appetizer, and side salad for the chicken was actually quite good all things considered, so two stars. I dont know what on earth has happened there, but I doubt I will be returning.

Excellent place to enjoy a nice and delicious buffet breakfast with all the family members. 100% recommended!

The service was great and the atmosphere was top notch, the food however was un-edible, bacon was burnt on one side raw on the other, same goes for the sausages and the scrambled eggs were extremely overcooked, we all left hungry with maybe a few bites each.

I would not eat the food even if I was dying from starvation. Most of the food didnt have any flavor, it felt like I was eating shapes.

Please do not go here for brunch. It was our 1st time and it will be our last. We were 2 families and it was a consensus. The creamy scrambled eggs were an unrecognizable round which looked like a cheese cake. Apparently, the oven was too hot and they were severely overcooked. Instead of started again, they waited for the customers to complain and then offered to make them fresh eggs. This should have never been served. Disgusting. The bacon was a raw mess. The few pastries were all pumpkin flavored and tasted like sweet lard with pumpkin spice. It was $300 of an insult to potentially good patrons. Lesson learned. Go to OEB or the Hyatt Regency instead.

We ate there on October 9, 2023 and had their brunch. While the service was good and friendly, the food was terrible. It was basically inedible. The owners and managers should be embarrassed. I as well as everyone in our group will never come back. The food quality is absolutely shameful. We should have read the previous ratings as our experience is shockingly common.

Very average buffet for price, food was just ok. Cheese selection was one cheese and selection overall was limited. Chairs are very uncomfortable, cold decor.

We held our small wedding brunch here. The staff was phenomenal and the food was delicious. Highly recommended

Excellent food wide varieties of dishes

Disappointing. We came here for our wedding anniversary brunch, and the reviews seemed very positive. However, the food (brunch buffet) was cold and incredibly bland. There was very few options for vegetarians as well. For the price point, the food was seriously disappointing. We likely won t be returning.

The food was incredible. So diverse and just tasted wonderful. Service was great, and they ensure you re having a wonderful experience! The restaurant itself was on a whole other level, the atmosphere, decor, etc was so incredible. We had a wonderful experience, thank you!

The food was not good. My chicken waffle wrap was really soggy and cold. And the flatbread had lots of potential but the crust was undercooked so the middle was quite doughy. The edge of the crust was delicious. Our server/bartender, Oleg, was great though, we had plenty of drinks and his service was quick and friendly. Hopefully they can sort the menu out.

The restaurant is cute, nice decor but even the restaurant had lots of empty tables we were all squeezed in the same area. The waiter was nice but tried to rush us order and didn t recommend anything. I ve order Cobb salad and even that the menu said is coming with shredded chicken I only got a big piece of iceberg lettuce with some disgusting cherry tomatoes that tasted rotten and a bit of dressing and almost nothing else on it. So bad! It was $24 wow My daughter French onion soup didn t come with any bread or croutons just broth and bit of cheese and again $18. The glasses on the table were already filled with room temperature water, no one came to refill or asked if we want something else to drink. Just a great experience for $50 lol

Delicious food served by professionals with a good sense of humour. You definitely get what you pay for here.

Tas is amazing, and anybody lucky enough to be served by her is in for arguably the kindest, and genuine interactions. I had to start with that. She made my entire stay for business in Calgary in Hotel Arts a very pleasant experience. She is the person I will remember as reference Canadian hospitality and manner. Aspire to be like her. The food was amazing and timely, the atmosphere is sleek and comfortable with a splash of homey feelings.

Atmosphere beautiful! Not crowded at all. Soft music. Only concerned late refreshing the dishes. I don t like to ask the servers if there is a fruit dish will be change soon. I would like to see all dishes are full. Also the price is so affordable for the beautiful yummy atmosphere and delicious dessert and food. Thank you

Had brunch here for the first time. Buffet is limited in options but food is decent. Huge shout out to Fiona who gave us the best service. She helped us with vegan options and our large table never ran out of anything. Thank you so much

We had the Sunday brunch buffet, I really liked what I was able to eat. They had a good selection but it is pricey at $34 per person!

This is a high-end restaurant, and they lean into that. Meaning the appearance is more important than the result. I got the chefs special for lunch, and it was 3 courses for $30. Each course was tiny and was artfully made to look impressive. The flavor was good, so I dont have complaints there. It just wasnt amazing, so you are paying for presentation. The overall amount of food when you combine all 3 courses made for a good lunch, but it wouldnt be enough for dinner. Pros: no TVs. Neat atmosphere with walls made of standing metal beams and odd looking chairs. (That were still comfortable.) Cons: I could hear every word of the party across the restaurant because the walls werent solid and there wasnt enough cloth to muffle it. Our waiter seemed to hate his job. (He still did it well, just didnt see to enjoy it.)

Breakfast was terrible. I had the Spanish Omelette which the tomatoes were missing and the bottom of the omelette was extremely burnt and overall tasteless. Although the service was okay the food was a big damper. Not going back.

Fairly good.

Great food, great service, and great atmosphere.

Worst brunch ever had . Says on internet alcart Abs it was a dried up buffet. Don t bother going

This place has incredible food, excellent drinks, friendly staff and it s gorgeous! Will definitely be back!

We have been to Yellow Door Bistro many times and always had a memorable evening. The service is spot on and the drink and food menu will have something for everyone. There are tvs if you choose to sit at the bar for a drink before dinner and catch a bit of a game. Usually lots going on at the hotel, reservations are recommend. The French onion soup seems to have been on the menu for years and it remains my must have every time! It is hot happiness that will warm the coldest heart. The rest of the menu always offers a suprise. Utilizing the best local producers in the Province, the skill in crafting the flavors is evident in every bite.

Friendly staff, awesome food!

Great lunch menu, friendly staff. Easy to get in and out.

Came here for our anniversary for the breakfast buffet. The menu online looked amazing. However, when we got to the restaurant, the buffet had less than 10 items and was mediocre at best. The corn fritters were undercooked and were raw on the inside. When we pointed this out to the server, she asked the kitchen and asked us to not eat them. There was no follow-up from anyone else. The warm food was cold upon our arrival (and we were one of the first customers!). The food was never replenished even once while were there for the entire 40 minutes (we left early because the food was no longer palatable). Would not recommend.

I had my graduation dinner for 20 people with a last minute reservation, yet everything was close to perfect! I was very happy with the customer service-excellent folks out there. Special thanks to the manager- Amanda for ensuring all my guests get the best experience and food. I had a photographer to take our photos- they let us take photos at different parts of the restaurants and even around the pool. Their appetizers are amazing and so is the desert. If you have a cake they will ensure to cut it and serve it for you. Food came pretty much on time. Loved their wines and Champaign. They also have DJ playing by the pool. I am very satisfied with their service minus some minor stuff. I will be back again for a large party for sure! Highly recommended.

Wonderful staff, and a lovely oyster night. Smallish beer menu, though.

Food was great.overpriced though

My colleague booked a company dinner for 6 people on a weeknight and it was not busy at all. The restaurant charged us mandatory gratuity on 6 people which I have never seen before ever. Furthermore, the service was mediocre, given that our server - when faced with an allergy at the table - refused to speak with the chef/kitchen first about the menu, stating they will just take it out. This isn t the response that comforts people with an allergy and as a general rule, they want to know what they CAN eat unchanged, rather than have some off menu concoction. The menu looks great and the food presentation is reflective of the pricing - upscale and beautiful. However, generally the food was under seasoned and overcooked. Fish was rubbery and the chicken was dry. Vegetables were oily and under seasoned. This should be called Red Door - red, for stop. They have some work to do for sure.

A large group of ladies attended this beautiful Bistro for a special event. The service was exceptional. Jean was attentive, cordial and walked us through the appetizers, main courses, wine selection etc. The food was beautifully plated, and incredibly tasty. My group mates were split between the tenderloin and pickerel .. it was all DELICIOUS Desert was lovely (the crème brûlée was not for me .. but the spiced orange cake yesss please!!!) The atmosphere was lovely but really, the company was exceptional .. supper with a variety of shared appetizers and dessert and ample wine averaged about $100 per person so it s not an everyday event - but certainly worth it for a special outing.

I went to this restaurant with a large group roughly 15 people and had a pre-set dinner menu. Plates were 50$ a person for salad, entree and dessert. We were told they could accommodate our gluten and dairy dietary restrictions. The salad to start was tasty. The entree was a major disappointment; I ordered the chicken which came out extreemly overcooked and unpalatable. Not sure if the chicken was so terrible because I cannot have dairy and a major component had to be left off the dish leaving it dry and bland. Vegetables were severely overcooked- burnt, or mush and lacked seasoning. Everyone who choose the beef option loved their food. The dairy free dessert was nothing special, couple scoops of overly sweet sorbet. No bottled sparkling water was available. The restaurant did NOT split our bill which was a surpise that induced some unnecessary stress. I will note the restaurant was not busy when we were there.

Disappointed is the least I can say. The service was very attentive and nice though. The rest? Cleanly not worth your money! Fresh Baked Bread...non existent.. And the spreads, yeah they probably mean the tiny jars of artificial stuff sitting on your table .. Local & Imported Cured Meat...yes if you want to call 2 types of salami, maybe a capricolla and a dried out but still greasy, cheap Mortadella want to call that...all the power to you. Local & Imported Cheeses....yeah 3 Cheeses, one was a store bought camembert, great job. Where? Individual Cheesy Potato Hashbrown When? Table Side Egg Service..we got undercooked Eggs Benny (with totally dried out brisket instead of the ham eggs Benny they advertised before) Absolutely not worth the 34 bucks at all. You want awesome reasonably priced breakfast? Go to Stacked and read about them in my next review yellow door is just overpriced garbage.

This is an absolut beautiful restaurant to visit when you are in Calgary. All the staff are extremely respectable and so are all three managers. A big thanks to Nate that has an outgoing personality and is an amazing manager with all his staff. I can tell you from the experiences Ive had here at this beautiful restaurant the drinks are amazing, well priced and not over the top despite the restaurant looks and the dessert by the amazing chefs that cook everybodys meals is absolutely phenomenal and really beautiful when they bring you the place. Thank you Nate for your time and hospitality.

The yellow door bistro entrance is through the Art Hotel lobby. Went in with my friends for brunch buffet , nice selections, fresh fruit and loved the Benedicts I loved the design and the atmosphere inside this bistro ! Would definitely go back with my family. Brunch buffet is a bit at higher range $$$ but loved the food quality. The lady who served us was a bit careless with pouring coffee !! Anyhow she was very friendly and chatty . Also need to add that the art hotel pool is pretty amazing

Worse buffet ever. Way to expensive and terrible cooking and terrible food. And who has lunch meat at a buffet this place is the worst buffet of all-time if your rich and want breakfast come waste your money here. 5 thumbs down.

Great happy hour specials and dinning experience.

We frequent yellow door often, and the food is good, the wait staff on the other hand are untrained, Chatty Cathies with each other & can t remember simple request, such as coffee refills and clearing off tables. Everyone should have a specific role, but instead they were doing alittle of everything. Would return if customer service was better, but as of now. We will leave Yellow Door on the bottom spare kitchen cabinet that you never really go into.

Very nice selection of brunch menu items at their a.y.c.e. buffet.

The lamb shank and mushroom arancini were delicious! They also have great happy hour items!

I was looking forward to their brunch but a few issues really ruined the experience. Firstly everything including the eggs Benedict, bacon, breakfast quesadilla etc was cold and we did not visit late in the day. Secondly the le creuset crockery looks great but there is no place to set down the 20lb lid or your place when getting food. You are left in trying to hold the lid and your plate and somehow serve yourself. I really dont get how this was overlooked. Otherwise the food quality would have been good for a buffet and some nice spins on some traditional breakfast items. Just too bad it was cold and akward.

Neat decor with interesting chairs. Pancakes were good. Will have to go back to try their brunch buffet.

Not because we are brown skin or not because we are asian or maybe not because we were not wearing, decent dress! you need too inform us that we were not able to have a seat,, because we need to have a reservation,,, to the extend the lots of table are vacant and since we got there it was not even half full!!! and please don t think that we are illiterate to the extend that you need to inform us the price of your food and make it sure that we can afford it !!! 138$ for the 5 of us!!!! cmon!!!! not to brag!!!! but sorry!!! it s not worth it!!! Don t Judge the Book by it s cover!!!!

First time at this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised with the food and service. We ordered the 3 course chefs table special and really enjoyed it. Vaishnav explained all the dishes he made and took great care of us as well. The presentation and taste were amazing. Our server was also very polite and attentive.

A great selection of freshly prepared meals! Immaculate vibes and great staff, as well as extremely clean. Its a buffet style restaurant with a focus in brunch, they also have great deserts!

Classy bar at Hotel Arts. Top shelf liquor. Very sophisticated. The hotel has a pool and everything too. Awesome for summer days

Had a delightful Labour Day Brunch at The yellow door. Food was fresh, healthy and unique. I recommend having their delicious cappuccinos if you are a coffee drinker. Staff was helpful, attentive and very pleasant to be around. Price of the buffet brunch was $35 each. The only down side is that the buffet does not have a lot of items. It offers all the main breakfast foods though (eggs, sausages, bacon, pastries, charcuterie, pancakes, frittata, eggs Benedict s, harsh brows and a few desserts)

Happy hour has some great deals. Food was amazing

Impressive brunch at a very good price!

The cutest breakfast buffet! Everything was fantastic and our server was so lovely!! Definitely recommend!!

Very nice, quiet place for any occasion. The food is unique and not everyone will find his taste in the menu

Absolutely Devine creations at the Yellow Door Bistro. Had a little sampling at the Willow Park Wine & Spirits fund raiser recently too!

I did not know what to expect to be honest but its not bad...I shall go back for proper event. I dont classify this place as fine dining...less bougie and its more ...approachable, hope Im using the right word. The dishes are a good portion and the set dinner I ordered was reasonably priced. Its definitely towards the high side but its not bad. Couldnt give out five stars because of... Saltines of the food but dont get me wrong, still tasty Oh the server was very nice and she was friendly.

Love coming here however the changes a small as no longer offering half price bottle of wine on Fridays is not a good move.

Its super cute decor and a fun brunch buffet.

Alyson gave perfect service over brunch. Food was good and great variety

Sunday brunch, good selection, but dont arrive too early. Some of the good stuff wasnt out when we first arrived...

Very artsy place with welcoming friendly staff, great menu quality despite seemingly small selection and great 7 days a week happy hour deals. One of the most memorable places Ive visited in Calgary.

We ordered the Hockey Night dinner with artisan green salad, choice of steak frites, YDB burger & seasonal vegetarian rissoto. I had the rissoto and it was the best Ive ever had. My husband had the burger and really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend if you are checking out a Calgary Flames game. Parking: Parking is free if you show your hockey tickets.

Went for mid-morning brunch buffet on a Monday, party of three. The decore was modern business casual as you might expect in the downtown core of Calgary. The buffet had a limited selection consisting of bacon, sausages, pan-fried potatoes, lox, cheeses and spiced Italian sausages, eggs, toast, yogurt, granola and fruit. These were all acceptable except the pan-fries which were stale and cold. Eggs had to be ordered seperately and by the time they arrived 20 minutes later, we had finished eating what was on our plates. Considering the $25 per person price tag, the delayed eggs and meagre selection amounted to a resounding disappointment. A mediocre experience at best, I d say. My companions agreed.

Breakfast buffet now only $25/head. And super yummy with fresh eggs made to order

My friends and I went there for a buffet breakfast on a Monday morning. For $24 per person, we and I would have expected more in regards to the heat and quality of the food. The potato chunks were stale and barely warm. Bacon and sausages were warm. Selection however was good but the food should have been kept more fresh. Since they supply the eggs, if you want eggs, on the side they should have been better timed. We had finished our meal when the eggs scrambled, sunny side up, and other , made it to our table.

I love it!

We went there for our annual staff Christmas party. The service was very attentive. Two to thumbs up! Food and was just okay. Molded plastic chairs were very uncomfortable.

Amazing and beautiful! The restaurant and hotel are truly a work of art, living up to it s name Hotel Arts The food is also delicious!

Beautiful venue and friendly service. Was expecting more from the brunch buffet as Ive been here before for dinner which was amazing.