Starbelly Open Kitchen & Lounge in Calgary

19489 Seton Crescent SE #220, Calgary, AB T3M 0A5, Canada

★★★★☆
(1611 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Fresh. Local. Globally Inspired. We cook all of our creations right here... from scratch. Our menu is inspired from global cuisines and we create our dishes by proudly sourcing ingredients from local farms. All of our dishes have a story, and have been created within our four walls. We hope you enjoy the best of what Alberta has to offer. This is "Your community, Our kitchen".

Website
starbelly.ca
Address
19489 Seton Crescent SE #220, Calgary, AB T3M 0A5, Canada
Plus Code
V2JR+MR Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
10:30 AM–9 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fireplace Great cocktails Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Organic dishes Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
1611 reviews

Most Mentioned

brunch (104) gnocchi (41) short rib (27) truffle fries (23) mushroom risotto (14) chicken and waffles (14) bacon wrapped dates (12) sticky toffee pudding (12) open concept (10) butternut squash (9)
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★★★★★
November 15, 2024

Enjoyed the Chefs Experience! Would highly recommend doing this, completely worth it. Food was incredible, service was attentive and intuitive, cocktails were tasty and the wine list is great. Cozy atmosphere as well! We will definitely be back to have some more of that gnocchi!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Looking from the outside, it looked like we were going to get one of those typical Canadian chain meals, like Earls, cactus, etc. But no! The service was impeccable. The food wow! Try the bacon dates as an apy, then the pork chop. Wine selection was excellent. We had a truly special evening.

★★★★★
June 5, 2024

It had been a while since we had been to Starbelly. We live close by, and had always wanted to love and support this place since it opened. Unfortunately we had not had very good experiences, and had not been back in years. Wow, Dave and his crew have really turned things around! We recently stopped in for a drink and quick bite, and found the food to be very good (fun new menu- something for everyone), the service was friendly and efficient, and the ambiance comfortable and inviting. We will definitely be back. We are thrilled that we have a neighbourhood place to go for a nice supper, or for drinks with friends.

★★★★
June 14, 2023

And I’ve been to Starbelly a few times over the years. In the past, I would’ve highly recommended this spot for food, atmosphere, and service. Sadly, I have come to downgrade the overall rating to about a 3 1/2. The atmosphere remains airy, bright and welcoming….They’ve done a really great job on the interior design. Service was fantastic each time I went, too. The food, however, during a large brunch gathering recently left much to be desired. The sides were cold, the dishes themselves did not have any distinctive flavor, which was a huge let down.

★★★★
April 16, 2023

This is one of my favourite restaurants in the south. Service has always been amazing and I’ve always been happy with the food. However, I was underwhelmed by the brunch menu during my visit yesterday. I asked for a lunch menu but was informed that the full menu was not offered till 2 PM on Saturdays. My chicken and waffle was just ok. I didn’t mind the disappointment with the food as the service was incredible. I’ll probably not come back for lunch on the weekend but will definitely visit again for dinner.

★★★★
November 16, 2022

A most comfortable spot to brunch in Seton! The food was pretty good but the best part of our brunch experience was the ability to converse in a relaxed and not overly loud environment. Our waiter was super nice and attentive, we did not feel any pressure to finish up. The restaurant is clean, organized and so well lit with a lot of natural light. I enjoy looking at what I put into my mouth so well-lit restaurants always score bonus points with me. Also extra points for a nice washroom and great quality napkins. I'd definitely would be interested to come back and try their full lunch or dinner menus!

★★★★★
July 24, 2022

We got here around 5pm on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated right away without wait time. Staff are super friendly. We ordered Smoked Old Fashioned and Peach Margarita from the happy hour menu. I have to say, the old fashioned was top notch in town! Smooth and well balanced with orange bitter and sugar. The peach margarita was absolutely tasty too! Actually, what earned the five stars was the bourbon glazed pork belly! It's crispy on the skin side, tender on the meat, and not greasy from the layer of fat. The thick cut pork was glazed in apply honey sauce. We also ordered chicken burger and Starbelly burger. They weren't as "wow" as the pork belly. But, in my opinion, they should be the standard of all burgers.

★★★★
January 22, 2022

Great server, good food. ~~~~~ Nice atmosphere, expensive dishes with disappointing service from our server when she decided to show up at our table. We’ve been here before and their steak tartare was great then bland. The dish at our recent visit was fantastic. We ordered another and………back to the previous crap.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Absolutely lovely food! Its a must try! The nicest staff! They are so kind! The interior is looking amazing! So I would recommend to everyone!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Smile Buddy Childrens Dentistry had their Holiday party at Starbelly this year and they provided such a fantastic venue. From the seamless communication and preparation to the excellent customer service, delicious food, and beautiful venue, everything exceeded our expectations truly a 10-star experience. Highly recommend to any company or business that is hosting a party or event:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time here tonight. Excellent food, very polite and kind staff. Well happily return when we have the chance! Cheers

★★★
November 30, 2024

Great place, food was ok. But I nearly laughed when we ordered the bacon-wrapped dates appetizer and they served us 3 tiny pieces on a seemingly big plate. I thought it was a joke. Good thing there was only 3 of us. I got second hand embarrassment for Starbelly LOL!!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Awesome food with amazing staff that know how to serve their guests. Every time I come to Calgary, this is my go to restaurant. Great job Starbelly Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Delicious food. Great atmosphere. The service was excellent.

★★★★
November 21, 2024

Food is great, staff is great.

★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

It wasnt bad but wasnt really good to be honest, I had a salmon bowl with butternut squash that was completely raw, salmon was also raw in the middle. Im unfortunately not one to complain and I was starving so I ate it. Just wont be back again. For how expensive dining out is, I at least want my food cooked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Visited this weekend and had a great meal and service. I had a slight misunderstanding with my order but the server apologized and got me a new meal and even took care of my bill. Even with the hiccup we all had a good time and I appreciate fixing the mistake. Good service is hard go come by but Starbelly never misses. Will be back!

★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great cozy place and decent service but the food came up really, really short of the potential it has

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Love the atmosphere, menu, staff and location!

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Not terrible, but I expect better for the price. I have been here a few times. Dinner is ok. Brunch was not anything I would come back for. Service is ok. Gluten-free options not listed on the menu. I was here before and after discovering I was celiac. It s not really that great for gluten-free dining in my opinion. There are much better places out there for my friends requiring gluten-free meals.

October 21, 2024

We got food poisoning last Sunday , still feels queasy Tuesday evening.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great food and service.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Celebrated our wedding at Starbellys tonight and what a wonderful experience!!! Three course family style service for 46 people. The space fit everybody comfortably with room to spare. The main course whice was steak, salmon and chicken with side and sauces was delicious. The guest commented on the amount of food, the quality and were more than happy to take leftovers home. The time between courses was a bit long but otherwise the evening went off without a hitch, the servers were friendly talkative and attentive. Starbellys made out special day amazing and we would recommend it for anybodys event!!

★★
October 21, 2024

I wanted share my experience at Starbelly on October 11th, 2024. We came with high expectations but ultimately left feeling disappointed. We started with the Whipped Ricotta, which came with two slices of grilled sourdough. Unfortunately, we found that this was not enough to enjoy the ricotta appetizer fully. For our main courses, we ordered the Roast Alberta 1/2 chicken, which was described as having a 12-hour brine, soy lacquer, potato pave, roasted vegetables, and jus. However, we learned from our waiter that the dish was unavailable and the chicken dish that was available featured a Cajun seasoning instead of soy. Additionally, the potato pave turned out to be roasted fingerling potatoes, and rather than a half chicken, we received two boneless skinless chicken breasts. The roasted vegetables were simply grilled broccolini. Overall, this dish did not meet our expectations, and we felt that the price did not reflect the quality or portion size. The second dish was the braised short rib with wild mushroom risotto, grilled broccolini, and braising jus. While the short rib was tender, it was under seasoned and we felt that the portion of risotto was quite small barely three forkfuls. Given Starbellys good reputation, we left wondering why our experience did not align with our expectations. While nothing was terrible, it was overall just okay, with the chicken dish being particularly disappointing. Appended below is the response I recd from Starbelly as I sent them an email PRIOR to posting this review. There was no apology for the poor food, or anything about our experience just for the delayed response Good Afternoon Patrick, My apologies for the delayed response. I appreciate your time in providing us feedback, I have shared your email with our Chef and the kitchen team. We have a new head Chef who has been diligent editing and adding to the current menu. We hope to see you in the near future

★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The restaurant was beautiful but unfortunately it does not make up for the poor service and disappointing food. Upon arrival, we waited quite a while to be seated, we had to walk into the restaurant before being acknowledged despite staff noticing and working in the center bar area. When ordering drinks, the server s lack of knowledge and care was very evident, it seemed like we were an inconvenience and should just order something we know. We arrived around 11am and were presented with the brunch menu with 7 items. We were told that the lunch menu was not available until 2pm. Throughout the meal, we had to request for our water to be topped up numerous times. We had the chicken waffles and the gravy was missing, the chicken had an odd nutmeg like seasoning and the waffles were flavourless and limp. The tater tot potinue was sadly nothing special. Overall a very disappointing experience and will not be returning for brunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

We were here for a group party and the preparation by the restaurant is amazing. I enjoyed the nice spacious party room and the location where the sun can shine during sunset. Will definitely go back for the food or the place.

★★
September 21, 2024

Service and atmosphere was beautiful, but I got the ricotta and sourdough bread, and I m 99.99% that the ricotta was not actually ricotta. It was coconut chutney that was made to look all fancy.

Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The atmosphere was the only thing I liked about brunch at Starbelly. My husband insisted I take myself for a nice brunch while he did baby duty. So that s what I tried to do! But the cocktail was so bad I couldn t finish it. And the chicken just tasted weird.

★★
September 21, 2024

Have been to Starbellly a few times for dinner and it was great. First time going for lunch (after 1.5 years) and was very disappointed. Service was excellent, but food was disappointing. The hummus had no flavour and was very thick. We asked for olive oil and salt to make it better. The squash in the salmon bowl was al delte which should ve been soft, barely any sauce, and was quite boring to say the least. Crispy chicken burger with bacon was overcooked and had no flavour. We used to love this restaurant but won t be back now.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Every thing was perfect.

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The food was good with plenty of choices. The prices were probably fair by comparison but the thing that soured my experience was the volume of the background music. It was not a band so when we asked staff to turn it down so my friends and I could carry normal conversation at our table, our waitress was happy to do it. Unfortunately within minutes the loud music resumed. Overall, this a very nice place to eat at with friends and family, as long as the background music is kept at a reasonable level.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great Parking: N/A Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Amazing anniversary dinner. The staff went the extra mile and made a very memorable experience for my wife and myself.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Simply wonderful! An excellent meal through and through. I highly recommend the short rib!! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Great food and service.

August 21, 2024

I almost never leave bad reviews (let alone review at all), but my friends and I had such a terrible breakfast experience that I had to share. Our food was pretty abysmal - especially for the price, our server was not attentive, and we were also overcharged on the bill. Its a shame because the venue has a nice fit-out and they sound like they do other things well, but I would never go back. Especially for breakfast/brunch.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Best menu south of the Chinook Centre area

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The service was fine however this is the second time that weve been here and ordered only to find out they were out of what we wanted. So we went with our second selection and unfortunately it was a disappointment. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli with garlic shrimp. The ravioli was overcooked and the shrimp was almost tasteless. It definitely was not worth the price. My husband had a burger and truffle fries. The burger was fine however the fries were overcooked, They looked like they had been re-dipped in oil. Overall we were disappointed again and probably will not go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Love the ambience, great customer service and the food is delightful! Highly recommend Starbelly. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

This restaurant is stunning. The food is top notch and the staff make it an amazing dining experience. Very happy with our food and cocktails

★★★
July 21, 2024

Went to starbelly for the first time for brunch today and there were no dairy alternatives! I m shocked that in this day and age if you re serving brunch there s no almond, oat, or soy milk for coffee. Asked to see a manager to ask why as we d come back for brunch if they had oat milk and no manager was working. Was told a manager would call me later to hear feedback but no one did.

★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

The food was good but small portion. Low value for money. We waited at the front for about 10 min for the table while we saw available tables inside. We still waited because of the 4.2 rating on Google so we didnt just leave. After we were seated and ordered, it took over 25 minutes for food to come. Another couples who went in 10 minutes before us finished eating while we were still waiting for the food. The waitress didnt say anything about the delay, or maybe she didnt acknowledge it. The kids meal with Belgium waffle didnt come properly as the cream was missing. For a $140 brunch for 2 adults 3 kids, money can be better spent elsewhere. Do not recommend it.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Went with family while on holiday in Calgary. Really enjoyed it food was so good service was very good. Definitely worth a visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

The homemade potato bacon soup was the best Ive had! Staff were efficient and friendly.

★★★★
July 21, 2024

The mushroom gnocchi was simply amazing The open concept looked great - however the open concept and the concert floor made it quite loud as it filled up Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Love the service and food here. The tartare is always amazing (sometimes I do wish they d serve it with some sort of crisp or chip instead). The brunch we had recently was delicious! Their hashbrowns are very tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

It was our first time trying brunch at Starbelly, and we will absolutely be returning. The food is phenomenal, the staff are delightful and SUPER helpful, and the atmosphere is bubbly and welcoming. I cant wait to return and try something else off of their menu!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Delicious

★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Both my points for the service! Great servers. Food tasted average but fresh. Drinks were good. May be its the weather but after sitting there for a while I started noticing a mosquito hovering over my table- immediate turndown for me but my wife was okay (not sure why). Then my overthinking mind kept on looking and thinking- they have open kitchen concept- saw a few more mosquitoes around the back corner table! Didnt want to spoil experience for other guests so I didnt mention this too but I should have...

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great food, great service, a little pricey but worth it

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

The chicken and waffles are delicious, but the ratio between the 2 could be more successful. My sparing use of the chicken still left me with a segment of waffle to finish on its own.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

WOW. Had my sisters and Mom visiting me from New Brunswick. Booked a table for 8 and did it impress! The steak meal was fabulous, the gnocchi incredible and the Chai Tea creme Brule.. ...Holy mother. My bday is coming up and Im going back! Thank you Starbelly!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Lovely Fathers Day brunch. Food was food, well prepared and seasoned. Service was also good. The atmosphere is, as always, fun.

★★★
June 21, 2024

We like coming here pretty regularly and I m finding their food is going down hill.the last several meals I ve had here have been poor attempts at what they re supposed to be. Had the tagliatelle tonight and it was like they just dumped a can of tomatoes on some pasta and chicken. They d run out of meatballs too. We re probably going to find a new spot to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

We went for Happy hour. Drinks and some food are discounted. We had lots of choices for seats on the patio and inside.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our babys baptism brunch in a private room at the Starbelly Open Kitchen & Lounge. The restaurants private room was beautiful, with an amazing ambiance, and was perfect for the occasion. The brunch buffet was great and was more than our expectations. The variety of dishes served was spot on for any type of eaters, and everything was perfectly prepared. The food was incredibly flavorful and everyone enjoyed their meals. Thanks to the kitchen staff for the great meal! A big shout out to the events coordinator, Kellie Stadler, for facilitating this special day. The restaurant manager Dave was very friendly, informative, and extremely helpful when taking us through the initial walkthrough of the private room. Lastly, Dorothy, our waitress, was very friendly and was constantly checking up on us and the guests - everyone loved her! Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a private occasion. The experience was truly memorable. Thank you for making our kids baptism day even more special!

Local Guide
May 21, 2024

An all-around bad experience. The service was not only slow and forgetful, but we were offered a discount on one of the meals that was wrong and then the waitress did not end up discounting the bill at all. The food was also cold, over-cooked, and disappointing. Look elsewhere!

★★★
May 21, 2024

Incredibly good food. Unfathomably slow service

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Always amazing

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Such a great spot for any foodie. The open kitchen makes a great place for friends to get a front row seat to the action. And if you want more quiet seclusion away from the hustle they have that as well. Food is always great and the drinks are well made. A little pricey but its nice for a special lunch or dinner with someone you love.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

I honestly dont know what to say, every time I come here archie and his staff are just hands down the best, today I came in and asked for a special request and dave the director of the restaurant hooked it up alongside deb my server which was super nice and helpful!! Love you guys- El Chefe

May 21, 2024

I made a reservation to celebrate my husband s birthday. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the experience and likely won t return. My husband ordered the tenderloin medium rare but it came well done and I ordered the ravioli which was hard (it didn t seem el dente but almost like it was finished on a pan or dried out before it was served?). It also took quite a while for the food to come which our waitress took note of and apologized a couple times. Overall did not find it was worth the price.

★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

We had brunch on Mothers Day, it did not seem that busy but food took about 40 minutes for a couple eggs Benedict s. The food was subpar, English muffins were tough and hard to cut through, hollandaise sauce seemed separated and not a lot on the plate, and the hash browns were dry. We had a side of bacon, and can t remember the last time I left bacon on the plate, but I did here. The service and atmosphere was good, perhaps it was an off day. I m not sure if we ll try again.

May 21, 2024

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE SERVICE . Starbelly you should be ashamed !!! Went there for Mother s Day dinner, was the only table sitting outside. We were a party of three. Hostess was great, server took our drink order and appetizer order at the same time. Another server brought our drinks , we drank those and waited 45 minutes for the appetizers and for the server too come back. She finally came outside and I asked her where our appetizers were and she said I will go see. She returns about 15 minutes later with our appetizers and I ask her to ensure that our main dishes are not coming out now too. I look at the appetizers and mention to her this is not what we ordered , she rolls her eyes and grabs the plates back and I ask her if she remembers what we ordered. She says in a very rude tone, I m looking after 9 tables inside my daughter asks if we can speak with the manager . The manager comes outside with our appetizers and we tell her the service is very bad and we are going to leave, the manager says ok bye! And then we say are you the manager and she says my waitress said you swore at her!! Whatttt !!! We never swore, she provided terrible service, and the manager was just as rude. I will never return , never support or recommend Starbelly in Seton again! I can only imagine how they treated the other mothers on Mother s Day!!!

★★
May 21, 2024

Extremely loud indoors, checked in 10 minutes after reserved time. Good wine and appetizers. Food was lackluster, tasted homemade. Pasta and short ribs were extremely disappointing for the price point. I don t think I would eat here again.

Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Wow, starbellys has really gone downhill! This was the most incredibly bad pork belly Ive ever experienced. So dry, the sauce was totally different from last time I order this, it was awful! It was so bad I would have liked to go back for a refund but I live an hour out of town. What an utter disappointment when it used to be so good!

Local Guide
April 21, 2024

My food was cold and I m actually writing this review, sitting at the table, with my entire family having finished their meals. Still waiting. It s Easter brunch and they have a special menu with 8 items on it I m staggered that I m having to downgrade my prior review. The serving team is running their butts off. I have no idea how the kitchen is struggling.. as it s not even that busy (based on my experience, I can see why). Truly disappointed. Mistakes happen, I get that. The inability to re-serve a single dish in an appropriate amount of time is what is so disappointing. Post meal update: Instead of enjoying time out with my family on Easter Sunday, I m annoyed and bothered my this Furthermore, you upset my 94 year old grandmother. She wanted to do something fancy and that didn t work out She ended up just telling us stories of what the restaurant should have been doing in this situation (she s an amazing Polish lady that ran kitchens and restaurants her whole life).

★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Overpriced, portion sizes for price arent great, food wasnt amazing, the service was good. I did like the atmosphere.

April 21, 2024

My husbands pork chop was still raw in the centre. When he shared this with the waiter, it was agreed the meat was under cooked in error. No one came to speak to us about this error, however the manager authorized to have $9.00 taken off the bill for the raw meat served. Absolutely disgusting will never be back and will not recommend this place to others. Not the type of service we were anticipating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

This restaurant is great I had their roast chicken and they had just ran out but still made me a fresh one and only had to wait a very short time and trust me it was worth it GREAT FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE

★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Came for lunch on a Monday and was surprised to learn they only had a brunch menu, and no lunch menu. I don t eat eggs and their brunch menu had very few options. I ended up having to order an Eggs Benedict without eggs. A little disappointed. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great atmosphere and food was overall good

April 21, 2024

Just ordered through Doordash, costed over $75 for a 1/2 chicken and one order of wings. Food is really mid. The half chicken is not worth 39.99$ at all and i wont even talk about those wings. Picture talk for itself. Not sure where all those high price coming from but the quality and quantity doesn t worth the price. Save your money and order someone else.

March 21, 2024

The food is beyond tasteless and bland. I don t know how this place is still running. The garlic bread was burnt and had to send it back. The burgers and sandwiches were questionable. Definitely need to upgrade their menu and change the chef. What a waste of money. The way the management reacts to reviews is so Poor. Calling my account a spam when I ve been using this account since 2018. Do better and accept criticism

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The meal was absolutely delicious! And the service was top notch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Been here a few times and had our Christmas party here love it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

If you re in this part of Calgary and want to get some excellent food, this is the place to be.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Came in to starbelly for dinner tonight. Price was a little higher than I d like, but honestly the food and service from our servers Sarah and Brian was exceptional. Had a really enjoyable night and will be back!

★★
February 21, 2024

Normally our experience has been great but not this time. We did a DoorDash order and we were really disappoint given our past experiences. Ordered the pork belly appetizer and got 4 tiny pieces in a large container meant for much more than that. Based on what we have had while dining in restaurant, this was really disappointing. Not worth the money, My son did a salad that was horrendous. Rotting lettuce, missing ingredients based on the description. A total miss. I had the mussels which were good and good value, so something good that reminds me of the Starbelly I was used to. Will be a while before I patronize them again

February 21, 2024

We went there for a birthday party on Saturday with Reservation at seven, We were not seated until well past 730 even though the restaurant wasn t packed. Our food was horrible. Many people at the party sent back their meals. I left something at the restaurant and just called to see if they had it in and found out they threw away anything they find at the restaurant!!! When I asked why they were throw away something without even holding it for 48 hours she hung up on me!! Horrible

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Had the burger with truffle fries + an aperol spritz which was made correctly as many other places Ive been to do not. great food and really cool design in the dining room. A little pricey but what isnt now in this economy. You definitely get what you pay for. Lots of free parking which was nice.

★★★★
February 21, 2024

It s our go-to restaurant for both in-room dining and pickup. We ve always liked the food and drinks, service, the vibe. But they seem to regularly update their menu and I am not a big fan of some changes they have done, such as to the salmon and black cod meals as well as the change from mushroom risotto to a seasonal one. I loved the ones from before so much better and I wish they brought those back.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

We had our post-elopement dinner here with 32 people and had an amazing experience. The food, servers, event coordinator and the vibe of the restaurant were all really great!!

February 21, 2024

Had reservations on Valentine s Day that were booked nearly 2 weeks in advanced yet it took them 30 minutes to get us seated. After being seated we ordered an appetizer along with our mains right away, however we got our main dish nearly 90 minutes after ordering. Seems to be a poorly managed restaurant as everyone with a reservation had to wait an unreasonable amount of time before being seated and the kitchen could not keep up. I would expect a highly rated restaurant to be more on top of things on what is one of the busiest nights for the restaurant industry. Did not receive a single apology for the bad service. Asked our waitress for ETA on our food as we had been waiting an hour at this point and she walked past us multiple times and brought out the food 30 minutes later. I would avoid this place, especially for special occasions.

★★★
February 21, 2024

The bacon wrapped dates were amazing as was my charred grapefruit cocktail. Tuna appetizer good. Lamb so-so. Lobster ravioli so-so (the mushroom gnocchi is better). Sticky toffee pudding amazing. Crème brûlée so-so. Overpriced meal for three so-so dishes in my opinion!

February 21, 2024

We have been to Starbelly many times, but never again. We had a very disappointing experience when we tried to get a table on a Friday evening with our 9-year-old, as a treat. Understanding that Starbelly can be quite busy, we had looked online before arriving and there were reservations available for the next several time slots. As we were only a couple minutes away we figured it would be silly to reserve a table when there were clearly multiple tables available. But when we arrived, the hostess claimed the restaurant was completely full full stop. Not even the option to put our names in a list or there s a wait of [so many] minutes , just full . It was bewildering, because I could literally have booked a reservation for three minutes later (or any of the multiple available timeslots for the next hour) while standing in the entryway. I m not sure if Starbelly has a rule to not allow children later in the evening (it was around 8pm), because that s the only reason I can think of for being turned away. But if so, it s not communicated anywhere I found and this wasn t handled well by the staff. Why lie about this? We left disappointed and confused and feeling pretty crappy. I reached out to Starbelly to see if there is some policy I m not aware of, but I ve been ignored. So, long story long, never again. I ll take my money elsewhere and I ll share my experience with my friends.

February 21, 2024

I had booked an event in the private room and had contracted out specific food (i.e. Romaine Ceaser) and a 3 course meal for my guests. Unfortunately, what came out was a Kale Ceaser - which my guests did not enjoy or eat and no dessert. Effectively, I paid for a 3 course meal and got only 2 courses. I have been in contact 3 times since the date of the event and have not received a response from them in regards to the mishap - I called when I got home from the evening, once I realized the error. I emailed 2 days after, hoping someone would reach out. and I emailed 2 weeks after. Someone did email my team to offer a $150 gift card - my response was across the 26 meal we were charged, that would mean they are valuing the dessert at $5.77 (which would have included the tax and autograt that I was charged). Food was decent and mistakes happen - however, the test of any establishment is the response to any negative feedback.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Felix s water pouring skills were almost as amazing as his bartending skills, I ve never been to a more attentive and effective bar/restaurant in my life. As somebody who has worked in the industry for a long time I was amazed by Josh s attention to detail. Josh was so kind and funny and he was very chill with my fleet of annoying questions. The drinks were amazing I highly recommend the winters negroni for my bitter loving fans it was hands down the best negroni I ve ever had! The food was absolutely amazing their Valentine s Day special was worth every penny. I highly recommend the oysters they were rich and flavourful. I wish I took some pictures to show off but the food was so good, I couldn t help digging in right away. Overall my first experience was amazing and I will definitely be coming back. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Location 5/5 (very visible from the main road) Dietary restrictions: They were very understanding with my egg allergy and the food was still amazing Parking: Lots of parking, still managed to find a spot easily even though it was a packed Friday night Wheelchair accessibility: 100% wheel chair access

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great Food and Great Service from the whole staff at starbelly. All very inviting. Josh was a pleasant and knowledgeable bartender

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Ordered ceaser salad it was made with Kale instead of romaine no where does it say its made with kale. All it said on the menu I seen was ceaser salad. Never had the word Kale anywhere.

★★
January 21, 2024

The waitress was really nice and explained the meals we had questions about. I was really disappointed in the wings I ordered. On the menu it said 18$ for chicken wings. I only got 7 wings! What a rip off. They didn t taste good at all so only ate 2. So basically 18$ for 2 wings. The kale chicken salad tasted amazing and the truffle fries. Just don t buy the wings!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Beautiful restaurant! Service was amazing (Darell) bartender. So kind. Attentive. Head manager was so kind as was the rest of the staff. Had a very fresh tuna poke bowl. Thank you Starbelly! Erin

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I Tried the Starbelly Burger with yam fries OMG!!! So delicious. Great food, experience and the server was fantastic. Highly recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

This evening I treated my family of 8 for a Christmas and New Year dinner. Wow the food was amazing and the service was top notch. With 8 of us eating we had beer and wine/appetizers/dinner and desserts. Thank you for the great experience Starbelly. Parking: The parking lot can become busy

January 21, 2024

Our server Sam was horrible. He would not accommodate with allergies or help find something for my mom to eat that wasn t one of the 4 items on the menu. He brought us the wrong dish and talked to his co-workers about how he was sure that was what we ordered (it was not). He then came with the bill and charged us for the extra dish (which we got him to remove). He got our payment and walked away without any apologies for the service or saying thank you or even have a good day . Poor service from Sam. Too bad because I ve had good experiences with Starbelly before.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Beautiful and tasty place for brunch! Had chicken and waffles and I love the seasonings they used in the waffle. Chicken was perfectly done. The gravy and syrup is what made the dish tho. Looking forward to trying their other dishes!

★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Atmosphere and the people were good. The food was hit and miss though. Had the bacon wrapped stuffed dates- awesome, could have eaten dozens. The slider burger, was okay. The ceasar salad, not great, kale... lots of kale. It was more of a kale salad without anything else but dressing. Chewing forever. Had steak, roasted potatoes and veggies for the entree. Also, just okay, steak was the requested doneness but, it was small, and not very juicy, I guess thats what the gravy is for. And the carrots were spicy... was not expecting that. Dessert was a creamy custard thing with a fruit topping. Super tasty, would eat 5 of those.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Had excellent service, food was yummy and staff were all friendly and attentive.

★★★★
January 21, 2024

The atmosphere of the restaurant was very good I was in for lunch and it wasn t very busy given it was -20°C There were three tables which included myself and one waitress If it wasn t for the good food I m not sure that I would be back There was a total lack of service on the waitress part. The minimum tip amount was 18% which I knocked down as it s not fair to reward somebody for lack of service I do recommend the restaurant for the quality of food and the Serving sizes And hope that you get a decent server..

January 21, 2024

We had reservations, upon arrival we found ourselves waiting to be greeted for approximately 5 minutes. She almost seemed confused to why someone would be at a restaurant. Not welcoming at all , we told her we had a reservation. She left to go check for a table (80% of the restaurant was empty ) . Few more minutes go by she comes back just to sit us at a partially dirty table (crumbs and greasy marks all over the chair) waited about 40 min for food . My husbands sides came out cold so they took it back . By the time they brought it back I was done eating . Id suggest for next time , if you plan to remake the whole meal offer something while they wait or just bring new sides and leave the steak at the table that way you dont leave someone empty handed while the other person is eating . Common sense lacks here . Would not recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

First visit: Went for brunch, the waffles were good, but eggs Benedict was disappointing for the price. The browned butter hollandaise didnt taste or look like browned butter, just regular hollandaise. Very little bacon. Second Visit: tender lion was amazing, same with short rib. However the service was poor. Wrong drink the first time (but they corrected it and gave us the right one), Sides were subbed out without telling us for something I didnt like (wouldnt have ordered). When I asked the waitress and mentioned I didnt like the substituted item, she said she forgot to mention they changed the side. No effort to offer something else instead. 1/3 of the meal went to waste. They do have some great tasting items (especially the steak and short rib). However the service was poor and their brunch was not great. I would expect more at this price point.

December 21, 2023

This was a really disappointing restaurant. Ordered a bottle of wine and charcuterie board, board came out and wine took 20+ minutes. Food came out, got the pork chop and steak plates. Both had broccolini that wasn t cooked and potatoes that were cold. Asked for a medium rare got a well done, could hardly cut through it. Service was terrible, left feeling like I wasted my money. Only good thing was the wine. Beautiful interior, May go back just for drinks. Overall poor food quality, and taste. There s no such thing as service here.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Never disappointed when I come here for lunch. No picture but their fried chicken sandwich is also to die for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Anything I ve ordered has been great! Really love the steak tartare & the gnocchi. Enjoyed sitting up at the bar even to eat a full sit down meal. I ve ordered take out from them as well and it s been just as good.

December 21, 2023

The service was terrible. We waited for 15 minutes just to get the waitress attention, and the restaurant wasn t busy at all. My wife had to go find her just to get the bill. The food was not that great.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Its okay. I had the breakfast poutine from the brunch menu. The potatoes looked and tasted cheap, and the hollandaise was underwhelming. The service was great, nice people, attentive. $20 for just okay doesnt cut it though. I can get amazing eggs benny/poutine elsewhere and for cheaper. One member of my party is a hot chocolate aficionado and we were all surprised to find they didnt serve any.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fantastic Service, Great food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great atmosphere. Just try the gnocchi. 20/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had some time to kill between appointments and stopped into Starbelly. Olivia greeted me with a friendly smile and got me seated and with a drink. I ordered the baked brie and it was served warm and dripping I honey with a sprinkle of chipotle salt. It was a nice break, and friendly service. Parking: 15

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Popped in today after an appointment for lunch with a friend! April was our server and she was more than friendly- her wine recommendation was perfect and we really enjoyed our meal!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My husband and I popped in for drinks and appetizers on Thursday night, but we had SO MUCH FUN with our server Alyssa that we ended up staying for dinner! She was so entertaining and attentive, and helped us pick out a few good menu items around my allergies (also big thanks for the chefs for being so careful!). We really appreciated the great service on what ended up being an amazing date night!

December 21, 2023

Horrible brunch experience, bad first impression, do not recommend during brunch..

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food was so delicious. Tuna Poke bowl, grilled chicken and fried chicken buns. So yummy.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Horrible place over priced food small portions and I found a long black curly hair in my burger!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Such a wonderful experience! Great food and great service ! Thanks for the best evening

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

After having a bad experience one time, Brendan made sure to reach out. And rectified our situation. We have since been back to starbelly for brunch 2 times since and have enjoyed it thoroughly. The food and service were both phenomenal. We are very happy Brendan reached out and helped change our minds for us to come back and give it another shot! Thanks starbelly! And thanks Brendan !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Open kitchen concept. Loved the food and awesome service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The best short ribs I ve ever had

December 21, 2023

Food was sub par and lacked flavour the first time we went. Thought we would give it a second chance and the food was even worse. Took an hour and a half to get our entree when the restaurant wasnt even that busy. Food was dry and flavour less again. The service was horrible. Never saw our waitress except when she took our order but saw her chatting with her friends in the back multiple times. Will not be giving this place a third chance.

★★
December 21, 2023

We were disappointed by the food and service there. We walked in after 1pm and the place was only half full. One waitress dropped two glasses of water to us but when we asked a question about the menu, she said she was not our tables waitress. Later our waiter came to take our orders. We ordered immediately and waited for 30 minutes to have only the main plates served and the starter (small plate) was missing. By the way, during the 30 minutes of waiting time, I watched around the restaurant and their open kitchen. Over half of guests were not served with any food and faced to an empty table. About 5~6 waitress were roaming and chatting around the corner while a poor chef was struggling in the kitchen only on his own. I dont know how the restaurant was managed to handle so many tables with only one chef. So what about the food? The rice was undercooked and tasted nearly raw. The fries were soggy. The steak tasted ok but it was served with a regular blunt knife. I had intended to ask for a steak knife but the waiter didnt show up to our table asking about how the meal was until we finished the whole meal (with the blunt knife). We had told the waitress (yes, its another waitress who brought the dishes) earlier that we were still waiting for the starter but when the waiter came to clean the table, we had to tell again that we were still waiting for the starter. We waited another 15~20 minutes to get our starter. Having an almost $100 meal with this quality and service, I dont feel its worth visiting again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is stellar and the service enthusiastic! Will be back

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Mediocre. Food is well prepared and tasty, but the menu is boring. Staff didnt know what beers they had and did not have a printed/digital list. Table and chairs were dirty for our reservation and the bench seat was broken. Felt like a diner but cost way too much ($110 for lunch for 2).

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Lovely ambience. Food was just okay.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Phenomenal kitchen and the staff has exceptional customer service. My new favorite restaurant in Canada

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is one of my favourite restaurants and I decided this upon my first visit here. The food is so unique and delicious, I always order the tartar appetizer and I love the tuna poke bowl and mushroom risotto. The service is always fantastic and I always love the vibe of the place. I even order take out sometimes to bring to work for lunch . Will be returning for lots of time to come! Parking: The parking lot right in front of the building is typically full however it s not a big deal to park one lot over and walk across the road.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We had a beautiful corporate lunch today and Anika did an amazing job taking care of our group! The food, service and bevies were all wonderful. Highly recommend for your next function! Thanks Anika! You made our friends retirement celebration that much more special!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Steak sandwich was large, I took half home for lunch the next day. I was a bit miffed that an extra sauce was 2.00 for the truffle fries. What can you do? It is what it is!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Spacious and nicely decorated restaurant. Great services. Food and drinks options are a bit limited. Everything was definitely on the pricey side. Overall, it was a decent experience. Food

★★
December 21, 2023

Was looking forward to trying this place for a while but was extremely underwhelmed and we will not be back. The food took over an hour and was mediocre at best. As others have pointed out, the steak was charred to an acrid soot on the outside and overcooked in the middle. The truffle fries tasted like old greasy oil and the crispy chicken sandwich seemed like it was just doused with Franks Red hot sauce. For the price vs quality of food, I would not recommend this restaurant.

December 21, 2023

I met with some friends at this restaurant and we order some burgers and three drinks. The waitress did not inform us that the small salad was extra and when the bill came it was $213.68 plus $20.00 more for the waitress. Nothing of significance, just burgers, the burgers tasted like Wendys grill chicken burgers, I complained to Delanie and she said that the cook owned the place, I asked WHY BURGERS ARE SO EXPENSIVE? no real answers. THE FOOD IS EXTREMELY OVERPRICED AND RUDE customer service. DONT EAT THERE, FIND SOME PLACE ELSE TO EAT. THE COOK THINKS HIS BURGERS ARE WORTH $23.00 for just a burger only. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY AT THIS PLACE. TAKE YOUR HARD EARNED CASH ELSEWHERE.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The front staff initially did not take our group of seven because they had pre-existing reservations for groups of that size and were not certain they could make room for us. I appreciated that they didnt prioritize putting us in and then providing inferior service. However, while we were making alternative plans, they had a cancellation and we were promptly seated. We tried the bourbon pork belly and gnocchi - I was quite impressed that we were allowed to choose from a variety of options for the gnocchis protein beyond the bacon listed in the menu. The garlic toast that came with the pasta was amazing, easily the best Ive had at a restaurant. My wife had a peach passionfruit cocktail that she found delightful, and two other guests had a lychee cocktail which they seemed very impressed with. Overall, everyone was very satisfied with their food and drinks. Service was prompt and attentive, and the atmosphere and interior decoration were modern and comfortable. This place is absolutely a winner and Ill be coming back when Im looking for a premium dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A lovely place for a nice dinner out. They changed the menu from a couple of years ago, and Im less of a fan, but still quite good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I come here every time for my special events. Good food, reasonable price, amazing staff. I always have wonderful experience here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Brunch is a must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

An upscale feel to the atmosphere, and food is 100% top notch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

One of my favorite restaurants in Calgary. They have great service! The staff are friendly and the overall experience is great! The food tastes really good especially the pork belly it was very flavorful. The atmosphere is very elegant and very nice. Overall I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a elegant atmosphere with delicious food.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We went here for breakfast. Looks like you need to make a reservation or you will not find a seat. They will put you on the breakfast island if you dont make a reservation. Its an open kitchen. But I didnt find any difference between the meal you prepare at home Vs dining in Starbelly. That was disappointing. Absolutely no difference in taste at all. But it was pricey. We paid anywhere between $90 to $100 for 4 of us.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Angel W knocked it out the park with A-1 personable service. Porkbelly was delicious a definite must have. Starbelly Burger and Spicy Chicken sandwich were spot-on and the sticky toffee pudding was a pleasant treat. Everything was great. (Only wish the fries were home cut).

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food was quite delicious and the appetizer came out very quick! We were seated at the bar/open kitchen (would definitely make a reservation next time so we could get a table) and the two gentlemen who were working the bar were super friendly and kept checking in on us even though the whole restaurant was super busy. Even though our main courses took a little bit of time to come out, they didnt let us feel like we were forgotten, which is super important. Food is definitely priced according to taste and quality of ingredients. I will absolutely be back, hopefully for brunch next time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious Food & Great Service. Dog Friendly Patio is a Great Bonus. Food

★★★★
December 21, 2023

good not particularly outstanding place, good views nearby

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had the brisket burger for lunch and it was an awesome burger! Cant wait to go there for dinner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Probably the best steak sandwich I have ever had. Absolutely to die for! Reasonable prices for what you get and certainly worth every penny. Great atmosphere and the staff are extremely efficient and friendly. 5 out of 5 and would highly recommend for any occasion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is vibing.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ive been there multiple times and had really enjoyed the food. However we booked the private room and had a breakfast buffet, the food was subpar and not the quality I was used to at Starbelly!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Starbelly is a western style restaurant that serves steaks, platters, grilled food, fusion food, and more! The location is quite easy to find with lots of parking around. The interior of the restaurant has a modern look with an open concept. Customers can see the kitchen that is located in the center of the restaurant. The food comes out quickly and has a great visual appeal. The plates are not overcrowded and are alluring to look at. The steak was meant to be cooked to a medium rare. Most of it was cooked as demanded. However, the center was a little too raw. The vegetables and potatoes were fantastic and well cooked. The sauce that came with the meal provided a nice boost in flavor. The salmon was well prepared. Without any odd smell or taste present. The fish was quite moist throughout with no dry portions. The greens that came along with the salmon gave a refreshing taste. This is a dish I would recommend trying, especially if you like salmon. The service was quick and friendly, with no complaints to be had. Customers should be looking to spend quite a bit when dining at this restaurant. They are roughly the same price as most steakhouses in Calgary. Starbelly Open Kitchen is a great place to experience all kinds of different western foods. Look to give this place a try if you are interested in this type of cuisine.

★★
December 21, 2023

Very disappointing anniversary dinner, despite mentioning on our reservation and to the hostess that we were celebrating, there was no mention or acknowledgment of it. The server was inattentive and generally disinterested/disorganized. The music was too loud and the food was disappointing. The crema was so thick and out of proportion to the Brussel sprouts, the chicken sandwich was overdressed and the risotto was something we could make at home easily. Thumbs down star belly

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Pega is an amazing server and was so wonderful! She s so kind and welcoming, treated us great !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went on a brunch here on a Saturday the menu is fairly small but omg was the food on point. The tater tots were to die for, the spice and oil it s rollled in just takes it on another level. Cilbir was quite the unique dish and the capicola and Brie Benny . Chefs kiss

★★
December 21, 2023

We originally had been coming here for brunch and we finally tried dinner. Dinner was insanely disappointing and not worth the price. The dishes we were served were cold and insanely unsalted. Not sure what this establishment considers risotto but what I was given was more like a rice porridge, which risotto is not. Brunch had always been ok but honestly there are better brunch places in the city. Dinner was the turning point where we are just moving on from this place and no longer coming. Medicore food for the price that we pay.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Hubby s 50th birthday our server, Alyssa was so sweet and went over and above! Food was great & perfect atmosphere! Ps, the lychee martinis are delicious! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is mine and my wifes go-to for a dinner out. Environment is amazing, food is better, and a dog friendly patio allows us to bring our best friends with us. Parking: Small lot in front of restaurant itself but plenty just in front of near by stores.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Loved this place! The service was perfect, our waitress was so nice and attentive! The food was delicious. 10/10 would recommend. The beef tartar and bacon wrapped dates were SO good. I also really enjoyed their jalapeño and pineapple cocktail! (The only thing I would complain about is how small the Kid portions are)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

*edit - We havent been back to SB in a long while as last year they removed the Butternut Squash & focaccia bread from their menu :( taking a star away for that. We LOVE Starbelly! Their butternut squash ravioli is the best I ve ever had. We also love their pizza (Pink Door Pizza), and their fancy sauce on their Starbelly burger *chefs kiss*. The only issue I have is that they don t serve anything but brunch on the weekend at lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Came in as a 4-top right around 5:30 on Friday and were immediately seated. Our waitress was very pleasant and checked in on us regularly to make sure everything was great - which it was. Started with the Truffle Tartare (GF version) and Pork Belly. The tartare was creamy and the bread just crunchy enough that it didnt explode when you bit into it. Pork belly was sweet and the spicy cheddar grits had just enough kick to be enjoyable. Then moved on to beef rib while my partner has the poke bowl for mains and both were delicious. The meat was so tender, I couldve easily broken it apart with a spoon. Honestly dont think anything could have gone better and everything we had was amazing! Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options avaliable

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food! Atmosphere and staff are amazing ! Management seems on point!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ordered two steaks sandwiches medium rare which were served medium well. Multiple staff asked us how our meal was since we were seated at the bar. We told them all the honest answer that although it tasted ok the steaks were definitely not cooked properly. Everyone apologized including the chef himself however for $25 each you would assume they would offer to serve you what you ordered or discount the bill slightly which didn t happen. Definitely won t be rushing back for a steak anytime soon. *edit* Went back the following weekend to give them another shot. Ordered the same meals med rare steak sandwiches this time they were so rare we couldn t finish them. Incredibly disappointing because we used to frequent this place. Went back after almost a year to give it another try. Next to no improvement.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

All of the staff who we interacted with, from the hostesses to the managers, and our server, were very attentive, professional and engaging! Loved the music and ambience, beautiful lighting and decor! Clean bathrooms. The food was EXCELLENT, especially the gnocchi (we would come back here just for that!). The brie appetizer was very flavourful, and that English toffee pudding was out of this world. Weve had the pudding at the best places in London, and honestly this was better! Im sorry we didnt get the name of our server because she was outstanding: very attentive and kind and friendly (she had dark hair and wore cool glasses). It would have been even more personable and special if they had added a touch (sparkler, or writing in caramel, etc.) for our Anniversary as we did give them the heads up when booking, and we made a special drive here for a momentous occasion. Otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our night out :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good ambience and great waiters but our food took too long and it wasn t very busy.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My father was visiting from out of town, we Showed up at 1:30, brunch advertised until 2pm, brunch sign still out. Was refused service, disappointing service, don t waste your time.

December 21, 2023

We went in for a family dinner to celebrate an occasion. Utterly disappointed by the portion size and sub par taste. The steaks were dry with no option for gravy, the steak sandwich shoved an entire steak ok the bread (probably they wanted to a self assemble sandwich) and the mushroom risotto didn t meet my standards. The overall service was horrible. The waitress took more than 30 minutes to comeback for food order. The waitress took forever to bring our checks. Disappointing experience overall. I would give 0 stars if I could.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great experience. Coctails were great and the food was even better. Shout out to Chef Andrew. (forgot to take pictures)

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This dining experience was just okay. My husband and I came for a date night - a much needed break from taking care of 2 boys under 2. Service was slow and lacking, and the food was hit and miss. We ordered the pork belly to start, it was chewy and hard - nobody came to check on us to inquire how our starter was, so we ate it in silence. I ordered the beef tenderloin and my husband ordered the fried chicken sandwich with truffle fries. The beef short rib was also dry, and very cold! The mushroom risotto it came served on, was hot and delicious. My husbands chicken sandwich was messy and it fell apart, the truffle fries were hot and full of flavour. My water remained empty for the duration of the meal, never was refilled. We had to sit with dirty plates in front of us for about 20 minutes before the server came by and cleared one of them. We would have loved dessert however; we were heading to a movie after dinner and ran out of time due to the lack of service. The manager was kind enough to bring us complimentary champagne however, I m clearly pregnant (8 months) so I couldn t enjoy it. I am a foodie and unfortunately won t be returning here due to poor service and sub par, hit or miss food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had a really nice time! Service was great, food was great. Atmosphere was fun and inviting.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The burger was good, but a little dry. The risotto isnt something I would order again. SOME OF THE BEST FRIES IN THE CITY!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Trying to be the restaurant theyre not. Food is disappointing. Seem to be searching for their culinary niche.... no luck yet.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service and food!

★★
December 21, 2023

We ordered a starbelly green salad and a gnocchi to take out. The food was tasty but lacking. There was no chicken on the salad and the portion size of the gnocchi was not worth the price of $26. Not worth spending $44.10. They also only gave one set of cutlery.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

New menu!!! Truly the best place for fine dining. The new menu is fire, and the portions are big and scrumptious. But it s the staff (and wine wednesdays) that keep us coming back. Please, if you haven t eaten here - make it a priority.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

New menu and a great vibe. Most underrated brunch in the city! Food

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My partner and I visited here on Sun afternoon. The interior is beautiful, and the restraint was quite big with a lot of seatings. I tried tagliatelle, my partner had steak sandwich. Tagliatelle was delicious, the pasta noodle had great texture, sauce had nice tanginess from tomato and very flavorful. In their IG page, they always use picture of tagliatelle with a slice of sourdough toast, it turned out the pasta does not come with sourdough because it is an add-on item. Which I found misleading. The steak sandwich, on the other hand, was not good. The steak was over cooked but very unevenly cooked. If you look at my picture, you can tell edges are fully cooked and the middle is left rare. We ordered medium rare. The steak was evenly cut, edge was not thinner than middle so I don t know how it got cooked that unevenly. The steak was under seasoned, fries onion on top of steak was also under seasoned. There is barely any sauce on bread or steak, I would definitely re-structure this dish, if I was working in the kitchen. The best part was yam fries, the fries were delicious! Also, there was only 1 more group of 2 ahead of us but it took appx 30min for our food to arrive. Servers were friendly, other than it was really slow, service was ok. Giving 3 starts as the steak really was not up to standard.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My buddy and I really enjoyed our brunch today. The Eggs Benedict were excellent and the service from Darrell was also excellent.

★★
December 21, 2023

Disappointing. Server was slow and inattentive. Burger had a hair it and was provided 50% off the entree. Overall, not as good as I remembered it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best service ever from Felix. We loved his energy and his efficiency. We noticed that he was bartending as well as serving and we were so impressed with how amazing of a server he was!!! What a great experience!

December 21, 2023

I have visited this establishment a few times, and they do deserve every 1 star given. I sit at the bar quiet frequently, the chef stands around and seems like he has not a clue how to run a kitchen. The bartender was a great atmosphere to be around and very attentive. The sad part about this restaurant is the drinks are the only positive part of the menu. The old menu they served did well, then they changed to the new menu to be with the times and fell flat on their faces. I ve come here with co workers and heard my boss even say that this restaurant has tanked since the new chef took over. There is better downtown or in the NW of Calgary, this is a just a poor example of what a nice restaurant is supposed to represent. What a shame

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had a great brunch at Starbelly! The service was quick, and the food was delicious. The menu had a variety of tasty options, making it a memorable experience. Highly recommend!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A group of 14 of us dined here last Friday evening. When making our reservation we were informed we would all be on 1 bill and there would an automatic gratuity. This is standard and we were all obviously okay with it. I have enjoyed many other outings at Starbelly before this but was disappointed this time. The service wasnt great, food took a long time and some of it was cold. But what was really disappointing was when the bill(s) arrived. She had printed several for each of us but declined to take multiple payments or split anything up for us. She stated its all one bill, and I will only put through one payment When I contacted the restaurant about this later, I was just told this was standard practice across many restaurants. The statement was that our server would have to take time away from the floor to deal with our bill. I felt as though our service was cut short and abrupt even though we had a large bill. I have never experienced this, neither had anyone at my table and its really too bad. Terrible experience for what was supposed to be a lovely evening out with friends.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best brunch I ve ever had. The bacon egg Benedict was great!

December 21, 2023

I was so excited to try Starbelly after hearing nothing but good things....sorely disappointed. Group of us on a Saturday and all I got was we are currently out of that Asked to start off with the sourdough appy and beef tartare and server came back and said they were out of both. Tried to order their whipped ricotta but they didnt have the bread to come with it, ended up with the pork which was 4 bites. We were drinking their house Starbelly lager and after two the server AGAIN came over to tell us they were out. We immediately asked for the tab and went elsewhere to eat. How a restaurant that only sells certain appetizers from 4.30 can be out on a Saturday evening is unbelievable and to be out of your house lager on a Saturday is just crazy. We came here expecting to enjoy our night exploring the menu and drinks and spend $$$ and left with a bill under $100. Will not be back. If a restaurant cannot be stocked for a Saturday dinner I cant even begin to imagine how bad the other days are.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was great and our server Dorothy she did amazing job !!!! Thank you Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Thank you very much . MaxWell Elite Realty office Winter Gala was an amazing evening that was made even more special with the incredible service, food and atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Staff party in their private room. It was a nice room to host it. Food was pretty good. I didnt see the bill, but I dont think it was cheap.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

OMG!!!! As I took my first bite of the Truffle Mushroom Benny... Foreingers song I want to know what love is was playing. Let me tell you!! It is love!!!! The hollandaise is unbelievable, out of this world! Grill toasted English muffin!!!! So many place dont even toast them. My partner and I 9rdered a different Benny and then shared. She ordered the Capicola + brie... Taste of flavor country met with a spicy, creamy, sweet medley. Side of tasty seasoned hashbrowns. Its absolutely amazing. Magic on a plate. The restaurant is clean, open, and unique. The open kitchen is a delight. We look forward to coming back, but we both said it would be hard to order something else, knowing how good these dishes are. Up next dinner. Cant wait!! We did it! Had lunch at starbelly. It was awesome! The burger was cooked to perfection. The beet shrimp salad was to die for. Amazing service. And such a great atmosphere. We will be back!!!

★★
December 21, 2023

We frequent starbelly quite often. We came Dec 10 with family from out of town because normally the food is amazing. My husband ordered new York strip. Ordered medium, it came overcooked. Sent it back and was told a new one would only take 5 minutes. He asked how? My husband did request the gnocchi but server told him steak would be done right away.That is impossible. My husband is a red seal chef. The second steak came back raw. This is very disappointing. We also noticed lots of our favorite items were no longer available on the menu. We sadly wont be returning. This was one of our favorite restaurants and very disappointed in the food today.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

theres a cute dog-friendly patio!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Atmosphere is nice. Servers and staff were nice, but not really attentive in my opinion. Food was alright. 1/2 chicken dinner was $39 and the breast was extremely dry. The potato that they put on the plate seems to be a huge miss. Just felt like an unseasoned dry and brittle potato stack. Truffle Week was a miss. We had a friend order the Tagliatelle and it didn t even taste like truffle. The server came by and shaved fresh truffle on top, but it was so awkward to watch how little she put on. Considering that they are up charging between $15-$20 per meal for the truffle , it just seemed silly that it didn t taste like truffle in it. Steak was okay. Nothing special that you couldn t get at Moxies (which honestly isn t saying much).Brocollini was pretty good. The burger was probably the best thing on the menu. But I think we were looking for more than just a spot with a good burger - Five Guys is next door. Appys were okay. Definitely very small plates. We ordered 2 appys and 4 guests had a bite each. Overall, it was a $300 bill for a casual dinner for 4 people for a subpar meal. We were wanting to get some gift cards for Christmas gifts, but after the meal we decided that maybe that money would be better somewhere else!

December 21, 2023

Was so excited to meet some friends for Sunday Brunch and catch up. I always check the menu ahead of time, and should have followed my hunch, the Brunch menu is not for those that are Gluten-Free. It was explained to me that the kitchen was unable to even add some greens in lieu of the hash browns that are not GF. As for the rest of the table, a few things were mixed up and/or missed. Maybe lunch or dinner would be a better choice, but not worth the drive back to the deep SE for me.

December 21, 2023

We had booked a 1:00 oclock birthday lunch today Sunday. Waited quite awhile to be seated even though they werent busy. Even longer before someone came to serve us. We asked for lunch menus and were told we had to order breakfast as lunch doesnt start till 2 oclock. No where on the website does it say that and the girl said oh theres a sign on the door, a lot of good that does if you are reserving on line or phone. She said they could not accommodate us for lunch till 2 oclock so we all left. We will not be back, very rude girl too!!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very average food, especially for the price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is a great place for a night out with friends. The service is excellent. The food is fresh and delicious. They were able to accommodate my wifes celiac diet with a wide selection of dishes.

★★
December 21, 2023

Bartender seems like a thug. We liked the interior design choices. However the bartender who becomes server during the afternoon happy hour wipes his nose in his hands a lot. And he speaks to women like a thug. He might be better suited to working in a gym environment rather than a resto. Just our experience. Hoping not the experience for others. Regret tipping him but felt intimidated.