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   judyb

   Calgary

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Our server Jennifer was friendly and knowledgeable about the food and philosophy behind Sauvage and responsive to our every needs. A lovely foray into food and nature combinations we hadn’t considered before.

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   bknight

   Edmonton

   32 reviews

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   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   This is probably the best place now for fine dining in Canmore. The menu consists of 2 tasting menus, non vegetarian and vegetarian with the option of 5 or 7 courses. There is no a la carte option. There is a wine pairing option which I had this time. Only quibbles was that I found the wine pours were a little small for what they were charging. Also it is a crowded restaurant so if you concerned about COVID it might not be your best choice. In addition because the tables are close together it is hard not to hear conversations from other tables. In the summer they have an outdoor patio which would be our choice.

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   BrittanyP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Best food and best service I’ve ever received. A beautiful fine dining experience that was worth the price.

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   CathQ

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   We love the eclectic vibe of the restaurant. The food, the drinks and the background playlist were amazing!! We will go back for sure. However, if I can give a small suggestion to the restaurant to enhance the culinary experience is perhaps changing the seating. The seat of the chair seems to slope down, forcing the guests to lean forward to the table. Besides that everything was perfect. Thank you!!

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   Marty

   Manitoba

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Unique, creative, delicious offerings - up scale without pretension. Service was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend it.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 13, 2023

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   The food was very unique and had overall had good flavour, and service was impeccable, however the options were few and we did not think the taste experience equated to the cost of the meal. For $375.00 for two it was a little steep.

   Sauvage RestaurantResponded on March 14, 2023Hello Anonymous: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. 1st, I would like to take the time to point out that it is $240 for two people if you get the 7 courses. Drinks and tips are not a proper reflection of menu cost since they vary from guest to guest. Additionally, using top-of-the-line ingredients is costly, as well as running a business in a very expensive town and a living wage for the staff so that they can afford to live here. We do wish the circumstances were different.

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   Randy

   Calgary

   27 reviews

   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

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   Very intimate and great food for a special occasion.

   Sauvage RestaurantResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much for your review Randy!

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   TahoeLocal

   Tahoe

   41 reviews

   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

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   We chose the 7 course with the wine pairing and we have to say that whoever does their pairings really understands how wine can complement the food. The wines were from all over the world but each was great with the course. The course were also very inventive and fun. Well done.

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   Slick

   Edmonton

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2023

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   Have done several tasting menus. This was by far one of the worst I’ve ever done. Our group of 6 rated the bread course as our favourite, that says something. The bison rated 2nd however no 2 portions were the same. Would not recommend or return!!

   Sauvage RestaurantResponded on March 13, 2023Hi "Slick", First of all, thanks for taking the time to write a review, we always appreciate feedback on how we can improve our guest's experience. We'd love to hear more about what didn't work. Please feel free to write to us and elaborate. However, we have spoken to the staff who worked that evening; all of our portions are weighed out and individually plated. Although some of the plate content may have been differently shaped, you did receive the same food and portions. Thanks again.

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    WadeG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

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    One of the best dining experiences in Canmore. Incredible food. Amazing service. Not cheep but worth every penny. A unique and special place.

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    JessicaT

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

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    I really wanted to like this experience more than I did, but it was simply that, an experience with fun textures and beautiful presentation, but severely lacking in flavour. The presentation was incredible, every dish looked like a work of art, but I found the intense mixtures of textures almost overwhelming. Sauvage is a restaurant that seems to focus on concept more than taste. It was hard to appreciate the flavour of the food due to the amount of things happening at once on your palate. The most disappointing experience was the “gnuddi”, Sauvage’s take on a gnocchi dish and also one of the largest portioned dishes in the 5 course option. The only tasting note I got, was cream of mushroom soup. That’s it. The foam on top was interesting but again I found myself fighting through textures for any other flavour outside of the unpleasant barrage of condensed mushroom. We didn’t even finish the cheesecake dessert (the base tasted of stale flax and the ruby chocolate coating was rock hard while leaving a film in your mouth) and the palate cleanser of a shot glass of a sea buckthorn tea concoction was, honestly, laughable because, at that point we were half-way through our meal and thinking, “Is this it?”. The cocktails and service were the highlight of the evening. Our servers were delightful, warm and engaging. The restaurant was full on a Wednesday night so they’re obviously doing something right. $300 later, we left having thought “We’ll, we tried it I guess”, when we had expected to be blown away at one of Canmore’s fine dining restaurants. Unfortunately, we won’t be back.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on March 13, 2023Jessica: I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy your experience. It's an especially unique situation for a customer to not like their gnudi (which isn't our take on gnocchi, it's an actual pasta, made with cheese instead of potato) that is made with locally famed mushrooms and kale. Thanks for taking your time to write a review. I wish you would have said something when you were still in the restaurant so we could attempt to find out what didn't work for you and how to make it right!

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    JessicaH

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

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    From the moment we at I was struck by the comforting atmosphere. I loved the little touches like a seat for my purse so I didn’t have to put it on the floor. I loved the explanation of every course and all the food was delicious! I would definitely recommend Sauvage!

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    TaniaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

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    Absolutely delicious. We loved the sustainable ethos as farmers we appreciate you using all of what is produced and limiting waste. This makes the best use of our resourses. The wait staff were amazingly knowledgeable and made the night fun an lkts of learning.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much Tania for your kind words!

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    RickA

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

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    Excellent tasting menu and excellent service. Small location (6 or 7 tables total) but one of my favorite tasting menu experiences even when comparing to restaurants back home in Chicago.

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    LeonardD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

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    First time at this restaurant and will definitely be returning. The food and wine pairings were outstanding, and the staff was very knowledgeable.

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    AaronL

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

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    We come up from Calgary for every new menu, and always do the 7 course… an absolutely amazing place, beautiful space, excellent food, friendly staff, and great enjoyment had by all family members.

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    JudyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

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    The food was very good. The service was good, but not outstanding. Our first experience was better.

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    PamelaT

    Edmonton

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

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    The meal was excellent as was the wine and the service! Will deliver return!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

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    We had an incredible time, thank you for making it such a special birthday celebration!

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    AjithK

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

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    We did the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings. The food was excellent and the pairings worked amazingly well together! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wine and took the time to explain things in great detail.

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    JeanneK

    Manitoba

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

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    Very average food for an extraordinary price.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on February 19, 2023Hey Jeanne! Thank you for your feedback! It is very important to us. Please let us know what we could have done to improve your experience. You can either email me at tracy@sauvagerestaurant.ca or else call us at 403-609-0583. Thank you!

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    Amy822

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

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    It is literally one of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at

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    JayF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

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    Wonderful 5 course meal packed with delicious food and no detail is missed. Loved this experience!

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    LaurenS

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

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    An experience so unique and lovely that it felt truly special, but not so unique that I’d only go for a special occasion (ie go anytime for any reason). The staff were very knowledgeable, the restaurant is charming, and the food was above and beyond expectation. My partner had the Hunter menu and I had the Gatherer menu, 5 courses. Everything was delicious and the plating was beautiful. I will absolutely be back.

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    Therrisingriddler

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

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    We absolutely love the ingenuity and care for seasonal ingredients. We talked about hope excited we were to try the “spurs flour” bread and the head chef/owner even came to present it to us. For someone who was chef for 8 year and now starting into my foraging journey, it was inspiring. Can’t wait to see what chef has in store for the future.

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    TerryW

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

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    Only one word covers it….WOW! The service and food was spectacular! We did the 5 course meal with wine pairing and every course was introduced with a great description setting us on our journey. They easily accommodated a need for gluten intolerance without missing a beat. Truly one of the best dining experiences we have ever had.

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    Tren

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

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    Amazing food, very cool concept. Great service

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    Redclimber

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

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    This was absolutely fantastic! Very knowledgable wait staff who could easily accommodate allergies without even a pause. And they seem to love what they do! Very original dishes with stunning presentation and flavour. This should actually be a Michelin star restaurant!!!

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on February 5, 2023Thank you so much for your review! Your kind praises mean a lot to us, and I have shared them with the team!

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    Kaitlyn

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

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    Incredible food & service :) We enjoyed the 7 course option and I would say it’s very well worth the money! & Some very great wine pairings.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on February 5, 2023Thank you so much for your review Kaitlyn!

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    DanPlus1

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

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    Be aware: this is a tasting menu for the whole table. So everyone in your party has to agree on the number of courses. The only flexibility is between The Hunter and The Gatherer (vegetarian).

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on January 31, 2023I appreciate your warning to other guests, we do try to be extremely upfront about this but it is difficult to always convey the information to potential diners who may not read the website. Thank you for your review!

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    Woolley

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

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    Overall great experience and would highly recommend. We will definitely be back.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on January 31, 2023Thank you for your review!

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    Tara

    Edmonton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

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    The service and ambiance were wonderful, but when dining as a group, I would prefer tapas to be presented on a large platter where patrons can take individual tasting samples without having to each pull apart or clumsily separate, perfectly crafted tapas, or at least have our own individual plates with a smaller versions of the dish. I’m assuming if I was dining alone, I would have an individual portion designed for my plate. That was one turn off for a creative dining experience. If it’s a set tasting menu, more effort should be put into crafting individual sharing portions, especially since they’re quite small and creatively presented. However, the service was excellent and the food was quite delicious and locally sourced, which we appreciated.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on January 31, 2023Tara: We do explain that it is shared plates on both our website and when you arrive, I am sorry that this caught you off guard. If we crafted "individual sharing portions" I believe that we are wandering into the territory of canapes, which is not what we do. Due to the constraints of a tiny kitchen, we do the best that we can. I am glad to hear that besides the design of our plates, that you enjoyed all other aspects of your experience.

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    thepackrats

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

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    The food was absolutely amazing at Sauvage. It was our first time, and we were delighted with the 5 course tasting menu. We're looking forward to coming back!

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    Amy822

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

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    It was unreal. The service was great the waitresses were great and oh man the food. My partner and I always wanted to try a tasting menu but always found it to be too much food (she’s got a gastric sleeve) and we are foodies, they don’t always mix. The gnudy? Gnocchi made with ricotta cheese was to die for. All of it. I love the owners stance on paying her staff properly, while still giving back and caring about sustainability. Well done all the way around we will be back

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

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    Amazing! Everything from the restaurants decoration, service, food just everything!

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    CORYD

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    Such an amazing experience. My spouse and I enjoyed our meal, and the atmosphere, food and service were out of this world!

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    CaseyH

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

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    The chef has talent and the servers are professional. I wouldn’t recommend children under 14 as it is set menu with no deviation.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on January 5, 2023Thank you so much for your review Casey!

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    RobertB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

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    WAY overpriced! $320 with tip for a diner for 2. Portions were very small- it was like sharing 5 very small appetizers. 1 oyster each, 1 bun and 2 small slices of bread shared, 15-20 gnocchi shared, 2 bites each 2-3 ounces of buffalo steak, shared chocolate cake. Will NOT be going back.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on January 5, 2023Rob: I'm not sure what was "lost in translation" but you ordered our small Tasting Menu. What you tipped is up to you, and what beverages were chosen, should not be reflected on our price. You were informed that it is not only shared plates, but that if you were hungry then the larger menu would be a better option for you. I know they don't have restaurants like us in Red Deer, but it is not an unusual concept. Please keep trying new things!

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    JuliaD

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

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    Lovely ambiance and amazing food. Perfect for celebrating an anniversary as a couple. We each had the 7 course menu and shared a bottle of wine, and were nicely full by the end of the evening. Very enjoyed and we will be back to explore future menus!

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    Lovesgoodfood

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

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    Enjoyed the ambiance; however, we were an odd number (3) and were not served individual portions--one plate would have a larger portion to share and then there would be one small plate. It was awkward and not explained. Our host was also not very attentive--we were pouring our own drinks (this again is fine but not at this price point). Portions were very small (we needed pizza after) and some of the food was under seasoned. After experiencing fine dining and farm-to-table courses in other establishments (Yarrow and Range Road in Edmonton) I was disappointed. Not worth the near 1/2 grand for 3 people to then go eat at Panago down the street.

    Sauvage RestaurantResponded on January 5, 2023Lovesgoodfood: My deepest apologies for this horrible and atypical experience. I would ask that you please contact me directly at info@sauvagerestaurant.ca so I may find out more information, and rectify this situation with a partial refund. I take a lot of pride in my restaurant, and I would like to ensure this does not happen in the future. Off nights should not happen in our level of dining and there is no excuse. I'm so sorry, and I hope you do contact me.

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