My family and I had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant to celebrate our niece's graduation. The decor was lovely, and our server, Lori C., was excellent and provided great recommendations for appetizers. We enjoyed delicious cocktails, especially the Old is the New Fashioned. For starters, we had scallops, gnocchi, olives, and hummus with warm pita bread. Everyone loved their main dishes - I had the short rib and my husband had the halibut, both were very tasty. As a special treat, we were given a complimentary dessert that our niece and nephew devoured. I highly recommend this restaurant!
The service was a bit slow and our waiter wasn't very friendly at first, but he did warm up eventually. We enjoyed the truffle mushroom gnocchi, scallops, and foie gras pate. However, we were not impressed with the ahi tuna nachos as there wasn't enough tuna and it was overpowered by tomatoes. There was also not enough guacamole for three people to share. The marinaded olives were a hit though, even for someone who doesn't usually like olives. Overall, the experience was enjoyable but not enough to make me want to return quickly.
The food and ambience at Alloy was excellent. The service was fine until the end. I paid and tipped 18% then the long aggressive stare from the tall handsome server trying to intimidate and shame me. It was a corporate lunch and I can expense 18% but above that I meet with grief. If a $27 tip on lunch doesn't cut it for a server bringing out a few plates of food and some water in an hour doesn't cut it he should take another job or they should fire him. Not sure if I will go back.
Great restaurant! We were lucky enough to get a table on their patio close to the fountain and brook. Their menu is excellent, pork tenderloin, steelhead trout, beef short ribs etc. They offer a tempura shrimp dish as an appetizer, and I have had that before, but on this hot night I chose the watermelon salad which was perfect. Whether a business lunch, dinner or a romantic evening out, Alloy is one of my favorites in Calgary.
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The best appetizers were the shrimp tempura and gnocchi, both were absolutely amazing. For our mains, we ordered the short rib and NY steak, both were fantastic. We will definitely be returning.
This was our first time for dinner at Alloy, what nice surprise. We had a great time, the food was excellent, overall I highly recommend it....
Great service, charming and knowledgeable! Superb varied menu and great chic decor. The giant hare in the parking lot was a wildlife surprise!
Excellent lunch, both quality, lovely flavours and exceptional service always.
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Fantastic as usual! Great food, great service, great environment!
Excellent experience at Alloy. Noise level pretty high however.
