| 9 repliesSeven Restaurant
We’re all familiar with stylish dining establishments serving minute, fussy portions with slick designer presentation, but the freshly launched Seven Resto-lounge takes a fresh approach to creative cuisine. The menu is a combination of wholesome dishes and international flavours designed to suit most palates, from the classics-seeking diners to those wanting more adventure.
Modern Italy, Canada, Mexico, France, Greece, Louisiana and the Pacific Rim make up the namesake seven influences that are fused into a varied and tempting list of plates. As part of the Metropolitan Group, which also has the Metropolitan Grill locations and Tommy Burger in their roster, Seven confidently takes over two floors of the Plains Midstream Plaza.
posted by MBO 390 days ago |
1The lounge is a super awkward layout and realllllllly cramped when it's busy. Tjhe reported 3.5 million may have made it attractive but not the most functional place in the world. I think they spend more money on the bathrooms than the actual restaurant/lounge. The bathrooms have a fireplace and are quite cool but were soooo dirty, out of soap and paper towel was strewn everywhere. It was gross.
The clientele is ridiculously pretentious. Males...Think super cocky typical Calgary Oil and Gas guys that think they're hotter than they are, drink way too much and are just generally ignorant. and Women... that are desperate, ex-barstaffers and/or gold diggers with low self-esteem and fake confidence. But if you like a good chuckle it's good for people watching.
The food was not bad but WAYYYYYYY overpriced and the service we had was awful. Our server came to our table maybe 3 times the whole time we were there and it wasn't even very busy. The staff seem more concerned with groping eachother and doing shooters than offering any service at all... good or bad.
I give it a few months before interest in this place fizzles out and it's on to the next trendy new hangout. posted by Kaitlyn 390 days ago 2well said Kaitlyn, i had pretty much the same expirience posted by roy templar 390 days ago 3well said Kaitlyn, i had pretty much the same expirience posted by roy templar 390 days ago 4Nothing but praise for Jeff and this creation. Unlike Kaitlin we didn't judge the restaurant based on the clientele and have had many wonderful experiences there. Food has always been exceptional, service has always been top-notch and they have the friendliest staff you could ask for. They were polite and professional. The layout isn't perfect for all occaisions but it works good for lunches, supper and when we've been there in the evening it is as busy as any other place and still functions. It's a nice change and we look forward to going there many more times and I'm glad Kaitlin didn't enjoy it there because that just leaves and extra table available for us! posted by Matt Toews 380 days ago 5Atmosphere and decor is good. Food is not great. A $46.00 Steak & Lobster is a rip off. The restaurant is trying to be a classy one but it has still a long way to go to compare them with other establishments. posted by Rod Raz 366 days ago 6Modern goodness.
The staff is good, friendly, knowledgeable and ensure that you are receiving proper attention with out constantly interrupting.
The Menu is what I'd expect from a place that is upscale lounge/restaurant. Several steaks, a pasta dish or two, a fish dish, a chicken dish, and several different types of appetizers.
The prices are reasonable, after all your eating dishes prepared by chefs, not high school kids at Earls. (so entrees in the 20's, steaks in 30 - 40)
The main restaurant part is in the back side, so you can enjoy your meal and crowd scan, without feeling like you are eating at a night club.
Then move over the main lounge area. The music is good, loud enough to cover side conversations, but not soo loud your yelling into each others ear to be heard.
The crowd runs the gambit from 20 somethings to 40yr olds. With the primary being late 20's to mid 30's.
So the summation. I'd primarily go there to drink and socialize, but have no problem also going for dinner and drinks with friends or dates.
posted by Fear 348 days ago 7I love the size of Seven, I went there with a large group and we didn't feel cramped at all. Our server was excellent, friendly, and not at all snobby like servers at similar establishments. I also love that Seven is an upscale dining/lounge experience but it is not at all intimidating. The crowd was a good mix as well.
posted by Di 322 days ago 8One of the worst meals I've ever had in a "high end" Calgary restaurant. The service was amateur at best with expensive wines being served in completely inappropriate glasses and a basic inability to even serve water to everybody at the table. The food came out cold and was not what the menu had indicated. Our entire table commented that they have had better meals at Earl's. Food was overpriced and very poor quality. This place is surviving on location and ambience alone. posted by anne 258 days ago 9I am also underwhelmed by the cool, unmemorable decor, but that is not why I ultimately go out to eat.
A friend and I sat at the bar and got really slow service from a very busy bartender. The drinks were excellent but the food only okay.
The duck wontons could have used some crispy skin, five spice powder and scallions, as it were they were mushy and bland, the steak and mushroom soup was glorious - the best in the city easily. The entrees were completely not memorable and given the cost clearly not worth it.
I would return for drinks and appetizers but would not make a meal out of it. posted by Tatiana 171 days ago | |
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