Dining
One good taste deserves another. Hotel Arts features an award-winning restaurant, Raw Bar at Hotel Arts as well a tenant in the neighbouring Hotel Arts Retail Complex worth a visit - Taste Restaurant — two exceptional ways to demonstrate good taste.
Raw Bar at Hotel Arts
Raw Bar at Hotel Arts features Urban Contemporary Cuisine in a cosmopolitan lounge-style setting. Chef Duncan Ly and his team display their talents at a chef-attended action station where Crab and Mango Rolls, Tuna Tataki and the Seafood Platter reign supreme. Raw Bar is also popular for a wide range of other exotic dishes including Togorashi Spiced Squid, Pad Thai, Queen Charlotte Halibut Salad and Thai Lobster Bisque.
For a culinary adventure, our Chefs prepare sumptuous multi-course Degustation (Tasting) Menus with eclectic wine pairings, available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Menus change weekly—so please check ahead to learn what Chef Ly is preparing that week. Set the stage for a memorable dining experience by clicking on the link to see a sample menu.
Raw Bar has an extensive wine-by-the-glass program and an avant-garde cocktail menu that is winning awards and fans everywhere. The Raw Bartenders have won a host of cocktail competitions, including the prestigious Calgary Summer Cocktail Challenge. These expert mixologists take great pride in creating unique elixirs with fresh ingredients and premium liquors.
Raw Bar also features a private dining area that can be booked for special events. Ideal for groups ranging from 8 – 30, the Upper Raw Bar is a great locale for a working lunch, networking session, wine tasting or special group dinner. Raw Bar may be booked out in its entirety for private events. For private bookings, please contact the Raw Bar Management at 403.266.7696 or via email at rawbar@hotelarts.ca.
Weather permitting in the Spring, Summer and Fall, enjoy the Raw Bar menu as you relax in our poolside patio. Bring your sunglasses, SPF sunscreen and an excuse for that extended lunch. Please note that the patio might be booked for private events, so call ahead to confirm availability.
The Raw Bar is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. For reservations, please contact 403.206.9565, email rawbar@hotelarts.ca or book on-line in real time at www.opentable.com.