Frenchie Wine Bar

Name: Frenchie Wine Bar
Address: 616 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2S 0B4
Telephone: (403) 476-3615
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

81 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Wine Bar

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Frenchie is an intimate 38 seat wine + cocktail bar located on 17th Ave SW, right next door to its acclaimed sister restaurant UNA Pizza + Wine. Frenchie shares the same spirit and local farm-to-table philosophy for which UNA Pizza has become known.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:30 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Contemporary French, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 476-3615
Website
https://frenchieyyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Dario Rossi
Private party facilities
Tucked in behind Frenchie is Small Frenchie, an 18-seat bar, and the perfect spot for hosting small groups and private events.

Location
616 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B4
Neighbourhood
Beltline
Cross Street
Located inside of UNA Pizza Takeaway.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Late Night Menu
Multiple dates available
Every night from 11pm-12am we have our Champagne & Grilled Cheese Happy Hour! We are serving up $15 Glasses of Champagne, $5 Grilled Cheese, $10 Classic Martinis, $6 Champagne of Beers. 7 days a week.

Offers

$2 Oysters all night long!
Multiple dates available
Mon - 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Join us for $2 oysters on the half shell all Monday night long! (min 6 per order)
1/2 Priced Fondue!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Fondue 50% off all night.
Champagne & Grilled Cheese Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Come Join us from 5-6pm and 11pm-12am daily. We are serving up $15 Glasses of Champagne, $5 Grilled Cheese, $10 Classic Martinis, $6 Champagne of Beers. 7 days a week.

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Best Ambience
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Great for fine wines
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Romantic
Calgary
Best Ambience
Calgary
Great for fine wines
Calgary
Romantic

81 Reviews

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Emma
Edmonton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Love this place. Dark, cozy, mellow, amazing drinks, phenomenal cheese toasties and fondue. Staff are awesome.
Frenchie Wine BarResponded 2 days ago
Thank you Emma for taking the time to write such a nice review, we truly appreciate it!
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Tanis was wonderful! Had a great time! Will be back (:
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on November 29, 2023
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed everything, see you again soon!
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LeslieJ
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We went for a birthday treat as a newly, all adult family. It was a quiet, mid-week night, but the food was excellent and it was a fun novel experience for us all. Highly recommend.
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on November 24, 2023
Thanks so much LeslieJ, happy belated birthday! We are so happy we could be apart of the special birthday celebrations!
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Enjoyable experience. Staff was fantastic and super friendly. Definitely would recommend Frenchie’s.
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on November 24, 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we really appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
The fondue was INCREDIBLE! We were super pleased with the drinks as well. The key lime pie for dessert was also a hit!
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on November 8, 2023
So happy you enjoyed everything, we hope to see you again soon for another key lime pie!
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OpenTable Diner
Edmonton
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great experience; relaxing moody atmosphere, fantastic cheese fondue and French Onion ‘tarte.’ Nice arrive, check it out!
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on October 25, 2023
Thanks so much, so happy you enjoyed everything!
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KatherineM
Calgary
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We love Frenchie. Derek and his team are so welcoming. We even hosted an event for our wedding here!
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on October 23, 2023
Hello Katherine, Thanks so much for the review! Congrats on the wedding, so happy we got to be apart of that special celebration.
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GraceS
Edmonton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Our server was very personable and lovely! Service was quick. The bar was very intimate and moody. We had a great time.
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on October 18, 2023
Hello Grace, thanks so much! Happy you enjoyed everything!
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ABCD
Edmonton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Great service, awesome wine suggestions and good ambience!
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on October 15, 2023
Thanks so much! Hope to see you again soon!
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NancyC
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Derek made the evening very enjoyable Looking forward to next time
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RinW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
Overall4Food5Service4Ambience5
Food is amazing and good amount for the price. Just waited like 20 minutes before the server came back to get our drinks orders.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
Overall2Food2Service3Ambience5
The ambience was good and the wine decent. However, the portion sizes were tiny. I understand it’s tapas, but even then, $7 for a tiny piece of cheese is borderline highway robbery. Even Elon musk will have a hard time eating a full meal here without going bankrupt
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RhiRgi
Calgary
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fantastic food drinks and experience! Will be back soon!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
Staff was fantastic and very accommodating. Drinks were great.
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JaninCalgary
Calgary
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Our server went above and beyond. Food and drinks were amazing. We will be back!
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ChristinaG
Calgary
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Intimate and cozy little spot for drinks with a friend or a date night. We shared the beef tartare and it was amazing! Service was excellent and I will definitely be back.
Frenchie Wine BarResponded on July 5, 2023
Thanks so much for this delightful review, Christina! We look forward to your next visit!
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LionelV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
Overall3Food3Service4Ambience4
Wine by the glass is too expensive. Food ok but very very small portion. Nice place with good ambiance and nice waiter.
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RGutierrez
Calgary
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great new spot for sure! Already posted experience on social media
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KorieK
Calgary
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Such a beautiful cozy bar. Amazing appetizers amd wine selection!
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Love Frenchie - favourite wine bar in the city. They have the best gluten free brioche, and the Frenchie Fondue is phenomenal!
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TTAA
Calgary
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
The servers’ wine knowledge was superb. It was so lovely how they were so willing to share information, give us a few samples, and openly discuss our preferences with us. We can’t wait to come back!
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Staff is great. But more importantly the wine selection is also great
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PhillipS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Wide wine selection and waiter was helpful in selecting wines
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MattF
Calgary
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great spot for a quiet bite and wine. Very attentive service. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
If you're looking for a cozy and intimate spot to enjoy some delicious food and wine, Frenchie wine bar is the place to go. I recently visited this restaurant and was blown away by the fantastic atmosphere, friendly service, and incredible menu. The star of the show at Frenchie wine bar is undoubtedly their truffle fondue. Served with fresh bread, this indulgent and creamy dip is infused with the rich, earthy flavor of truffle. It's the perfect dish to share with friends or loved ones over a bottle of wine. Another standout item on the menu is the ratatouille flatbread. The crust is crispy and perfectly cooked, while the toppings are fresh and bursting with flavor. The combination of roasted vegetables and tangy tomato sauce creates a perfect harmony of taste and texture. For those who love wings, you won't be disappointed with Frenchie's duck wings. They are cooked to perfection and served with a delightful dipping sauce. The meat is juicy and tender, and the skin is crispy and flavorful, making them an ideal dish to enjoy with a glass of wine. Beyond the food, the ambiance of Frenchie wine bar is cozy and inviting. The décor is simple yet elegant, and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The wine selection is also impressive, with plenty of choices to complement your meal. Overall, I highly recommend Frenchie wine bar. Their truffle fondue, ratatouille flatbread, and duck wings are not to be missed. This charming restaurant is a gem in the heart of the city, and I can't wait to go back again soon.
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Foxyb46
Calgary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
It was a great experience for a get together with some colleagues that I consider friends- with our conflicting schedules I am glad we all could make it out! Loved my choices of beverages & the food delicious!
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Leanne
Calgary
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Perfect spot for great wine and conversation. The fondue was delicious. The smaller portion was still the perfect size for 2 people to share as an appetizer.
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SamCA
Palm Springs
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Loved the atmosphere and service. Great appetisers and fondue. Will be back! Thanks.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
My fav wine bar in town. Their wine recommendations were perfect every single time. The cheeseboard and fondue are also must try. Big love
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RachelF
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Went out with a female colleague and we had a lovely wine night with 5 different cheeses that came with honey, nuts and dried berries. It was perfect! The Sangiovese was beautiful and I also had the Violet Hour cocktail, which was divine! Service was excellent; just attentive enough.
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ELAINED
Calgary
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
I really liked the atmosphere at this restaurant. I thought it was very dark though (hard to even see the menu items). I needed to take my phone out to use the flashlight to read the menu (and I wasn't the only one, there were more with their phones out too). It's a very small room, which adds to the atmosphere. The tables are so close together I was able to hear every word of the conversation at the table next to me. Wine is WAY overpriced. If I go back I would do a beer or cider or non-alcoholic drink. I loved the fondue experience and very much enjoyed that part of the meal! If I go back, I'd like to try the Happy Hour champagne and grilled cheese :)
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
Overall3Food3Service5Ambience5
1/2 price fondue Sunday was a great. Loved the vibe and ambience. Great service.
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EmBo403
Calgary
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
Overall5Food5Service3Ambience5
Great wine selection! Loved the olives and prawns. It is a louder, smaller place, not complaining but just something to be aware of :)
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AshleyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Frenchie is a gorgeous space with knowledgeable staff who love wine as much as me. Daria served me and my family and did it with grace. (We are excitable and loud people). Also as a glutard it's hard for me to find actually good alternatives anywhere.... frenchies gf bread is heavenly.
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Brad
Calgary
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
Love the ambience! Would definitely go back. Great cocktail and wine list
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JordanT
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2023
Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
We went for 1/2 price fondue night on Sunday. It was fantastic. I would say, the petite pot was too small for the two of us. I would recommend the grand. Also, the music was quite romantic, but a little loud.
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Ljlkitty
Calgary
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Awesome spot! Amazing service and wine list was super.
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Over40Reviewer
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience3
Everything about the experience was amazing - such a quaint, tiny area. The food was so good. The only complaint is that the music was too loud to have a decent conversation at our table.
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William
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excellent food, ambiance and service. Highly recommend.
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Dakota
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Would definitely recommend going here, food was great (fondue especially), wine was amazing our server gave great recommendations. Service was great ! Overall a very good experience and definitely will be going back !
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Frenchie Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:30 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

616 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B4

Additional information

Cross Street
Located inside of UNA Pizza Takeaway.
Neighbourhood
Beltline
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Contemporary French, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dario Rossi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://frenchieyyc.com/
Phone number
(403) 476-3615
Private party facilities
Tucked in behind Frenchie is Small Frenchie, an 18-seat bar, and the perfect spot for hosting small groups and private events.

Frenchie Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Late Night Menu

Offers

$2 Oysters all night long!

1/2 Priced Fondue!

Champagne & Grilled Cheese Happy Hour

Menu

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

FAQs

How is Frenchie Wine Bar restaurant rated?

Is Frenchie Wine Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information