market restaurant

after a friend having a bad experience they waned to give market one more try. i recently went to market, during lilac fest. craving a burger i was more then thrilled to see it on the menu. when we first came to the door the staff seemed approachable and nice but then we had a bit of an issue with a fratello coffee being brought in, instead of recommending anything the hostess said she needed to toss it out. wasting 5 dollars on a coffee my friends beginning to his experience was a little tainted. then we looked at themenuand noticed they serve fratello coffee, so he had a beer.

when it came time to order my friend who is allergic to eggs asked what she could enjoy and the response was a tomato salad or the pork belly sandwich minus the eggs and a few other things leaving her with a bland sandwich for $16. i'm not really sure what is gluten free on themenuas it was mostly sandwiches and served on white bread. as we all ordered, 2 chicken sandwiches, 2 pblt's and myself a burger ( i was excited about it coming out medium rare) we eagerly awaited, being lactose intolerant i asked for no cheese on mine. when the ordered arrived the server left and we all started to check out our food, mine had cheese all over it, after five to ten minutes i flagged down a server and had it sent back. i told my friends to continue enjoying their meals so they weren't cold.

when everyone was almost done their meals, mine arrived. i sat there not even with my chips or anything to enjoy while everyone else ate. my burger arrived cheese less and a faint apology was given. i went to go dig in and i lifted my burger and about 1/4 cup of grease continued to pour onto my plate, then the bottom of my burger bun was so soggy it fell off, and the bacon was almost raw. i tried to still give it a fair chance and it just seemed like a waste so i barely touched it, at $16.00 this was a let down.

the server cleared my plate noticing we all still had pretty much all our food on our plate and didn't once really ask if we enjoyed our meal. we left with an awful taste in our mouths and nothing was done over the meal mishaps. sorry to say market won't be seeing me again which is to bad because i do love the decor and atmosphere.

we headed down the street to local 510 and surprise they had non greasy delicious burgers for $3.50.

i am all for second chances but the way we were treated at the restaurant and the fact the situation wasn't rectified to make it a better experience is a let down. there are so many great places to grab a burger in our city!

chef's confidence shows. it takes a very confident chef to have a smallmenuthat she or he knows they do very well. limited number of dishes, but everything we tried was over the top fantastic. only wish their portions were more "equal"... i got the hanger steak and cheesey mash potatoes, which was divine and huge, perfectly cooked. but my friend's carrot broth infused tiny piece of halibut left lots of empty space on the plate and in her belly. both mains were about the same price. i didn't want to (because it was so delicious) but insisted on sharing with her so she didn't walk away hungry. servers were very attentive but the space can easily get very cramped on a busy night.
and i wish they had more appies without pork, i don't eat pork and was hard pressed to find a good appetizer. overall, fantastic meal!

disappointment!. i came here with a few friends last saturday evening specifically for yyc burger week. yyc burger week has participating restaurants create a feature burger for $15 with $1 going towards local calgary charities. unfortunately, the yyc burger is not included in the market dinner menu. the excuse was that they have run out of ingredients to make the burger. the server told us that we can try the burger that is on their dinnermenufor $23 instead, stating that they are very similar anyway. it's clear market just doesn't want to lose profit by serving a $15 burger for dinner, even if it's to support a good cause for one week! we ordered the hanger steak and crispy pork belly instead which were mediocre at best. and the service was horrible! we had to chase down our server just to order food and pay for the bill. don't waste your time and money here... una is just down the street.

food is fresh and modern. smallmenuso they do each item to perfection. great atmosphere. great service.

although the name makes it hard to find, this restaurant is a little gem.  it was one of several stops on a poutine crawl during poutine week and they were serving up a really delicious variation.

the market poutine was carbonara with a black pepper bechamel sauce, peas, pancetta, curds, pea tendrils, parmesan and sous-vide eggs.  i left the eggs to derek and the others at the table as i can't stand the texture of eggs that aren't "cooked to death" as he calls them.

the fries were crispy and well seasoned while the cheese was gooey and perfectly melted.  the sauce was light and balanced the saltiness of the parmesan.  the real treat of the poutine was the peas.  they were fresh, the pea tendrils were delicious, and honestly they were the best part.  fresh peas that tasted like they'd been pulled right off the vine can't really be beat.  without the egg it had to be one of the best poutines i had the whole evening.

the drink list looked a tad expensive, but i'd enjoy a trip back to this place to try the regularmenufor sure!

on a side note - the live music was amazing, it was great for background but not enough to overpower conversation.  the musician that night was playing some really amazing variations of songs that i hadn't heard before.  the chalkboard walls were cool too...they leave chalk lying around for you to draw on them and that's just fun.

came here for valentine's and was disappointed.  the proportions were on the small side and for a special valentines menu, i would have expected the food to be amazing since the options were really limited but the food was just okay.  overall mediocre food especially for the price.  we were not happy with how closely the couples tables are spaced either.  maybe another visit in the future for their regularmenuwill yield a better review.

i have been here before and could have sworn i wrote a review already (came for their tacos on special- delicious!).
either way we returned for our anniversary and enjoyed a really nice meal. their tartare was fantastic ! so delicious and full of flavour, my only complaint is that themenustated a quails egg yolk on top and ours was served without one, which was disappointing. i ordered salmon for my main and it was delicious i even got to take some home to enjoy the next day! and my husband got the burger which was also amazing with thick strips of bacon! we also tried their house made sodas - really good !

had very similar experience to another reviewer who had the big taste calgary menu.menureally lacked execution, sounded a lot better on paper.

i have to admit, we weren't attracted to this restaurant based on recommendations or reviews, but rather had a gift certificate to use up. themenuitems didn't seem particularly fancy, but we ended up having one of the most fantastic meals in a long time. the service was a bit slow, but besides that, the complexity of flavors in each dish really elevated our experience there.

what we ordered:
homemade root beer + homemade cream soda - the root beer was definitely a new experience having a strong nutmeggy beginning, and a rooty, earthy finish.  i'm not sure what constitutes a "cream soda", but this drink was very caramel-like, tasted a bit like candy. these homemade drinks add a nice novelty factor to themenuand definitely got our tastebuds thinking.

pan seared scallops - although the scallop portions weren't large (total of 2) and were mildly overcooked, the layering of flavors is done with such consideration. the purple cabbage was done three ways (deep fried, pickled and a paste) which showcased those scallops like i'd never eaten something so delicious before. fantastic job of the cabbage!

red wine and bone marrow hand rolled gnocchi - the marrow was simmered at a low low temperature which gave it a rich brown butter, nutty flavor. upon my first bite, i got hit of tang from some vinegar addition, which cuts the richness of the marrow and finish with a taste of red wine flavor. 

braised beef with bc mushrooms and truffle cappeletti - needless to say, this beef was tender, pull apart and moist. sooo good! this dish also showcased mushrooms in three ways: mushroom puree and bc mushrooms, which complimented the beef, and finally, the unsuspecting cappelletti pasta waiting to blow your tastebuds away with this incredible burst of creamy truffle explosion.  this dish was the star of the night for sure.
besides some minor technical errors, the taste was great, the plating looked like artwork. this restaurant is certainly not for the faint of heart. 
will be returning!

it’s been one of the warmer hotter summers that we’ve seen in a long time here in calgary and what better way than to celebrate with food and drinks on a patio. market has launched their new summermenuand i was lucky enough to be amongst those that had a chance to sample some of their new dishes. each course was wonderfully paired with delicious summer cocktails or delectable wine to really help showcase their flavours.

we stopped in for dessert one night and it was on point! this place serves fratello coffee, so that's a big positive. we would definitely go back here given how good the dessert and service was. themenulooks great!

so we went back for dinner here recently and it met our expectations! it was taco night and they were delicious at $3 each. we each ordered a separate main course, and none of us were disappointed. special mention to market for bringing out a complimentary gnocchi (which was amazing) because our mains were a bit slow coming out. the decor of the place is pretty cool too, with some awesome feature plates.

i had an important foodie double date on monday august 24th and, as my original date had something come up, i had to scramble last minute to find myself a replacement. luckily my foodie sidekick, corinne, was free and thank goodness, because i couldn’t show up like a lone ranger to this date. i made reservations for market through bookenda for 6:45pm. i don’t like to be late, but that evening i was running a bit behind. fortunately traffic wasn’t too bad, and the couple that we were meeting understood. i walked into market and, sitting patiently at the table in front of the door were a couple of couples, mike and jenna. i was a little nervous, but warmed up instantly. we chatted for a bit until corinne arrived, and then began looking at the menu. i haven’t been to market since they first opened, and i believe they have undergone some changes. i was excited to try theirmenubecause i’ve been following their co-executive chefs, sean macdonald (@seanymacd) and alex edmonson (@alexedmonson), on instagram, as well as @darcyslane. i would describe their food as a beautiful artwork. each dish had vibrant colours that made it pop

one of the better spots along 17th. went here with a date, and had a couple of drinks and a light dinner. everything was very good - not life-altering good, but very tasty. the cocktailmenuis interesting without being too far out there - the only complaint i had here is that they've failed to update their website, so themenuonline doesn't resemble what's actually available in the slightest. on the food front, the pork belly i ordered was nicely presented and cooked, and pretty much what you'd expect portion-wise from a restaurant of this sort. i wouldn't put this place quite on the level of model milk or even farm, but it's a solid option. i will likely return.

slightly difficult to describe the atmosphere at market, mix of people from flip flops to 9' heels, and from girls night out to boomers in suits on a double date! i would say everyone was cool with it too. great exposed features inside the building and layout accomodated the variety of guests. the decor is earthy, natural & fresh.menuoptions range to please all palettes. since all ingredients are fresh and dishes made to order, if you have dietary concerns or allergies... no problem! if it's not on the menu...no problem! must try for sure!

market restaurant came to my attention after appearing on vacay’s top 50 restaurants in canada list. the style looked refreshing and something my wife was in the mood for one friday evening. situated on 17th avenue among the many popular restaurants in the area, market blended in well. inside, the atmosphere was modern with an open kitchen concept though acoustics were a bit loud due to the crowd. my wife saw raw oysters on themenuand insisted on a half dozen. there were 2 options: traditional or foam and caviar. my wife decided to go with the foam and caviar raw oysters . the raw oysters came on the usual plate of ice. they were fresh with a light brininess. my wife thought the caviar and foam worked well with the oysters as they added more dimensions of flavor. she thought these were better than the past ones that she had and would suggest these over the traditional ones given the same price point. looking through the appetizers, the word pancake caught my eye and made my decision