Bistro 1882 Reviews

Lovely spot to enjoy a couple of appetizers and a fine glass of wine. Its cozy and charming atmosphere is enjoyable, and the food is rich, flavorful and obviously made by someone who is passionate about creating delicious dishes. Ed is an affable and attentive host and server, without hovering. I only wish they were open more often and for longer hours, or had more tables, as its often difficult to get a table as often as one might like. I would recommend this as one of the best spots in town for a romantic leisurely dinner.

fantastic. I almost don't want to write a review so I can have this place to myself.

To celebrate our anniversary, we were looking for a nice and romantic place to have a special dinner.
I can tell you, this is it. The food is delicious, service is perfect. We really enjoyed our evening out.

Always friendly and the food is great. Highly recommend

They were understaffed but did the best they could with the situation

Loved it for lunch. Nice little place, intimate atmosphere, freindly service and good food. Will return.

Lovely place, great food, excellent service. Highly recommended.

Great way to start a Saturday morning, great cup of coffee and an amazing treat.

Food as always tasted superb. Portions just right. We were there Halloween night so it wasn't crowded like normal. Lovely night out for romance or celebrating.

Gluten free done right. Not important to me, but for one of the people with me it was key.

It's a small operation and you will feel it from the beginning. Your assigned time isn't just a suggestion, it's the whole reason what we were told was a 2 person team is able to manage a decently sized bistro. I was impressed and see why bistro 1882 has such good reviews.

Absolutely fantastic food. French cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The food is as good as anything anywhere. If you're from south Calgary, don't waste your time trying to get downtown, just come to Okotoks instead. It's easier to get here and 1882 is better than what you get in the city. Service, prices, wine menu.....everything is great.

Last thing: when you order the cheesecake for dessert, they serve it in a bowl instead of a plate. Don't worry about why. When you taste it you'll get it. :)

Try the Reuben, the Goat Cheese and Prosciutto flat bread or the burger and you can't go wrong. I go there maybe once per month and Ed and his wife treat me like their long lost cousin every time. Fantastic local restaurant.

Great food! Great service! One of my favorite restaurants for sure! (Also very celiac friendly.)

Really enjoyed our dinner. Food was great and so was the service! Would definitely recommend.

Hands down the best birthday dinner! Everything was made to perfection especially the special birthday dessert, sticky toffee pudding. I am always proud to bring visitors to this establishment

With my family we had the pleasure to dine at this fabulous restaurant many, many times in the past. Every single time we were there the food and the service was truly exceptional. Fresh and tasty. And we know a thing or two about food because we have been in the restaurant business for a long time and in fact we had a restaurant nearby. If there is anything we miss about Okotoks is going to this amazing restaurant. As good as it gets.

The service, the professionalism, the food, the ambiance, the menu, the wine menu. Best restaurant of Okotos that s for sure. You can probably count restaurants like that on your fingers in the whole Alberta.

Great food and service.
Very quaint. We would go again.

As always great food, wonderful host and chef, and a quaint setting! What a gem for Okotoks

It was a really nice little restaurant. The soup was fantastic. They just started opening on Monday's and word has not gotten out yet.

Service was awesome. Our waiter (one of the owners) was friendly and fantastic. Always great to support a small business especially when their heart is in it.

Nice little hidden gem in Okotoks! Very good food, cozy atmosphere and friendly owners! I'll be back!!

A hidden gem! Loved the Reuben Pannini! They just do it right. What great service and a friendly attentive Waiter.

Our new favourite French style bistro in Okotoks. We popped by for a late dinner and boy were we impressed. We were served by the owner who is very passionate about his restaurant. I had the Reuben which was perfect and the Cotes de Rhonda wine was the perfect temperature. We will be back!!

My husband and I went there for our anniversary. The service was friendly and prompt. The food...To. Die. For. Just when I thought I couldn't possibly eat one more bite the dessert menu was brought out. I have a soft spot for creme brule. It was perfection!!!

Very good food but expensive so we save for special occasions.

One of those little gems. A great family owned restaurant with good food and atmosphere. Always exceptional service. Highly recommend the creme Brule.

Best food ever. The duck is to die for the lamb is amazing and the beer is superb

Great food + great service + great company = Great Time! Thanks Bistro 1882! We'll be back!

Great food and service. Nice quiet ambiance. Neat old building.

Great place great food and service was excellent, Bistro have the most respect for customers I recommend this place if you want some peace time with family girlfriend or friends that's where you want to be. Enjoy

We had an amazing time here with family. The menu had many great items and they all tasted lovely! The maple balsamic, beef Bourgogne, and white cheesecake filled us right up! But best of all, Ed and his wife are amazing hosts, and made our visit very special! You have to go here! Call ahead to make reservations.

We had an excellent experience! The food was fantastic and the service was outstanding! It was a nice quiet smaller atmosphere and the owners are very friendly and enthusiastic about their restaurant! We ll be back for sure

Absolutley Great Experience, I had the Perfectly cooked Duck. My Fiance had the Excellent Tasting Halibut. The French Onion Soup was one of the Best I've ever had. All made with natural ingredients and the owners make your experience memorable!

Been here a few times and it's always great. Excellent service and quality in a quaint place. Also an excellent value when you consider the quality of the dishes and the serving sizes.

Great food and service. Locally owned. Would recommend!

Great food, great atmosphere, call to reserve because he only likes to seat a small group of people. He likes to get to know everyone who he is cooking for.

Great place. Cozy atmosphere. Friendly service. Delicious food and amazing creme brule!

Absolutely fantastic food, the two are amazing hosts and the food is well priced. I recommend trying it out.

Very good service. Ambiance was lovely! Food very tasty - bruschetta was 100%%%! Worth coming here, lovely experience. Will be back.

The best restaurant meal I've had since moving to Canada, absolutely worth the high prices! Delicious food, choice wines, charming and cozy decor along with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Also a family business involved in the local community, definitely recommended

My husband and I have been here twice and both experiences were very different. The first experience was a 5/5... the food was amazing! We had a halibut that was on special and it was phenomenal! The second experience was a 2-3/5 at best. I had the salmon and it was dense, chewy and overcooked, tasted like it had been frozen. My husband had the duck and he was thrown off by the texture of the outer layer. The appetizers we ordered both times were consistent and really good. The price is a bit high, especially for the quality of the food on our second visit. We paid $120 for 2 glasses of wine, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and tip and we left pretty disappointed. Not sure if we will be going back.

The food was great! The wine truly satisfied. The service felt just like family. Best in years.

Probably my all time favorite restaurant. Awesome food and fantastic service from the husband and wife team. Highly recommended

The experience was absolutely fantastic. The food is to die for - fantastic! Love it! Service is wonderful. They treated us like royalty the whole time we were there. Thank you !!

Absolutely delicious and excellent staff!!!!! Would absolutely recommend!

The food is amazing and the atmosphere could not be better. As amazing as the the food is, it is surpassed by the the friendly and inviting energy of Ed the host. If you have not been here, do yourself a favour, and make a reservation.

This is a hidden gem in Okotoks. Is like your grandma's comfort food with a touch of gourmet cuisine.

Nice little place to have special french dinner prepared by in house chef, very delicious. Need to make reservations though

One of the best meals I have had in a long time (beef tenderloin was amazing). Great atmosphere. Excellent service. Highly recommended!

Excellent food, restaurant is run and owed by a husband and wife. Great service. Everything homemade. Had the special, soup and sandwich. Soup was great but the sandwich was fantastic. Goat cheese, prochiuto, tomoto and pesto and bun toasted to perfection.

Excellent. The host was very friendly and the food was great. Will go again.

Dishes are well crafted with great attention to detail. Many dishes had an exquisite flavor profile layered using the subtle flavors of the ingredients.

Must try the toffee bread pudding!

Truly outstanding customer service. The food is amazing atmosphere is quiet and romantic

What a find! This place is delicious and worth the money.

As always this is just my opinion based on my experience.

We started with the Avocado and Prawns very tasty, and a great way to start a meal. I moved on to the Duck Margret with Saskatoon Berries, while my wife had the Sterling Obie Braised Beef Bourguignon. The Duck was amazing... I could ramble on about how everything is fresh and local and cooked to perfection, but I think everyone should experience the food here. Also the place itself is cozy and made for a perfect evening. The service was excellent, and very knowledgeable.

Great place with good value and amazing food.

I had dinner with my boyfriend the other night and the food was FABULOUS. We started with the scallops, which were served with fennel in a mustard dressing and raspberries. I then had the pork belly for my main course. The skin was crisp and the pork so tender. Also all the plating is absolutely beautiful, you get a piece of art for dinner, that's how lovely it is. My boyfriend had the salmon, cooked to perfection with delicious crisp skin! For dessert we had the strawberry chilli brownie- paired with a glass of red wine it was delectable. I highly reccomend Bistro!

Great place, great food, great staff. An excellent eatery.

Was a nice little bistro with great food nice presentation and good portion size.

Very disappointing, the fish was over cooked and for an Halibut it tasted like Tilapia. Too
much sauce which is not very elegant in a plate. That should have been a $20.00 dish NOT a $42.00 When you charge a price like that you have to give the quality. A white fish with vegetables and rice is not a fancy dinner and cheap for the restaurant to make. A risotto and a beets salad with a white fish baked in wine and herbs would be my suggestion. Dear chef! put your heart into your cuisine and do the best for your customers. Make SURE they have a great experience and wanted to come back.
Jeannine

Great food and terrific service by nice people. Its not hard to post 5 stars for this cool little Bistro.

Nice and cozy. Although they have the space, they don't take on more customers than they can efficiently serve, which is quite uncommon and I respect that. Service was fast, friendly and pleasant, and the food tasted great. The restroom was nice and clean as well.

The owners are a truly wonderful and the food was exceptional!

I recently moved from Vancouver Island and was looking for a restaurant with something out of the ordinary. Well, Bistro 1882 was a Delightful surprise. The food was some of the best I have ever had. If you are ever looking for great food then this is the spot. Run by a wonderful couple. Ed was our server and unfortunately I don t know his wife s name but she does all the cooking and did an awesome job. Pleasant couple and made the experience that much better. Just a tiny place but what a gem.

Phenomenal service, amazing food! A hidden gem of Okotoks!