Blink Restaurant

4.4

1613 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Northwest

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Through a unique blend of texture and colour, Executive Chef Brian Diamond combines slow food cooking techniques with local flavours, allowing each delicious menu selection to evolve with the changing seasons. Traditional and modernized cooking techniques combine with a wide range of carefully selected grape varietals and vintages to offer an unmatched European fine-dining restaurant experience sure to impress even the most sophisticated palate.

We are proud recipients Where Magazines Restaurant of The Year as well as Avenue Magazines 4th Best Restaurant, and Best Dessert in 2014.

As we endeavor to use only local and fresh ingredients, we do not allow any outside food in the restaurant. Should you require anything above and beyond what is on our menu, including cakes, please feel free to contact us directly.

Corkage Policy: Our corkage fee is $25 and we allow 1 bottle per group

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Northwest, Organic, French
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 263-5330
Website
http://www.blinkcalgary.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Brian Diamond
Catering
Blink caters private functions in and outside of the restaurant. Please call for further details. <br />
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room available for parties of 2 - 10 people.
Private party contact
Leslie Echino: (403) 263-5330

Location
111 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Centre st. & 8 Ave
Parking details
Parking can be found underneath Le Germain Hotel and the Palliser Parkade which are both located on 9th Avenue and within close walking distance. Parking is also available on Stephen Avenue after 6:00pm.
Public transit
We are less than one block from major C-Trains routes and central to all City Centre Bus Stops.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
1.3Value

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1,613 Reviews

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Randy
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was fantastic (tasty, unique dishes), and the service was great.
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TSMH
Calgary
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice sea bream filet. Good portion for lunch. Much better than salmon. Good service.
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merr
Edmonton
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was wonderful. We brought in a service dog in training and everyone was very respectful. The food was delicious and offered something for the vegetarians as well as the meat-eaters. Highly recommend
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JeffA
Calgary
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was terrific! He had great wine suggestions and was able to get us out on time to enjoy a show. Overall had a great night out with good food and nice ambiance.
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DavidM
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We must have hit an off night because our dinner was boring and tasteless. The char tasted muddy, more like wet cardboard. Our server was great and recommended a wonderful wine.
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ShelleyD
Calgary
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first experience at Blink, the atmosphere was great, service was great and the food was delicious. The only thing is that portions are quite small for the price that you paying.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Polish waiter was exceptional. Food was fabulous and lots of selection for us as we are vegetarian.
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IanW
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The meal was terrific. When I ordered the wrong sized dish, they quickly recovered and changed the appetizer into a main course.
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PamS
Calgary
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Interesting Menu with more than one items I'd like to try. Had the Shepherd's Pie which was awesome. My guest enjoyed his meal as well. Service was excellent. Wish I'd had time to stay for dessert !
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CindyD
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had taken a client to Blink and it was Nancy's first time. She absolutely loved the Quiche, and will be taking her husband ! I have been going to Blink for several years now, and I pray that it does close its doors due to the downslope of the economy we are experiencing in Calgary. It is so nice to have restaurants as such on Steven Avenue! I usually go there for lunches, but I definitely want to go for dinner soon !
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111 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B4

Additional information

Cross street
Centre st. & 8 Ave
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Northwest, Organic, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking can be found underneath Le Germain Hotel and the Palliser Parkade which are both located on 9th Avenue and within close walking distance. Parking is also available on Stephen Avenue after 6:00pm.
Public transit
We are less than one block from major C-Trains routes and central to all City Centre Bus Stops.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Diamond
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blinkcalgary.com/
Phone number
(403) 263-5330
Catering
Blink caters private functions in and outside of the restaurant. Please call for further details. <br />
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room available for parties of 2 - 10 people.
Private party contact
Leslie Echino: (403) 263-5330

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