Yellow Door Bistro

4.2 (1306)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary European

119-12th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G8

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for brunch

A bright, airy space full of surprises, Yellow Door offers creative dishes in a whimsical, approachable style. Come for the culinary splendor. Stay for the unconventional charm.

Serving Weekend à la carte Breakfast & Brunch, and Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, Yellow Door Bistro believes in elevating classic bistro cuisine with a highlight on local quality ingredients.

FREE PARKING – Our guests receive complimentary self-parking at Hotel Arts in both above ground surface lot and heated underground parkade. Join us before any Saddledome event and we will comp your parking!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Breakfast, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 06:30–13:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(403) 206-9585
Website
http://www.yellowdoorbistro.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Khoder Haymour
Private party facilities
The whimsical and creative design of Yellow Door Bistro creates an ideal setting for your next intimate gathering or lively bash. Group dining options available for a range of group sizes in semi-private spaces. Choose from set menus or work to create custom options.

Location
119-12th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
Area
Calgary
Cross Street
1st Street SW
Parking Details
Patrons of Yellow Door receive complimentary parking at Hotel Arts during their visit. This includes the surface and underground parking lots. Simply present your ticket stub and restaurant receipt to the Hotel Arts front desk after your meal.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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4.2

(1306)

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.0Value

Noise • Moderate

1,303 Reviews

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Sara Gold
Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Hearing that Yellow Door Bistro was a well-known and sought-after spot for brunch, I was excited to finally try it, although I was surprised to find the brunch was à la carte rather than the brunch experience I had expected. Unfortunately, we also found out that this was their final day of operation, which was disappointing. There were definitely things to love about the restaurant. The decor has so much character, the menu offers great options, and the staff were genuinely wonderful. Our waitress was actually the same person who had been working at the Hotel Arts pool the night before. She recognized us, chatted with us throughout her shift, and provided such a warm and personable experience. That alone was worth five stars. Unfortunately, the restaurant missed the mark when it came to cleanliness and attention to detail. There were dirty dishes left on tables, dead bugs on tables and around the windows, and the overall cleanliness seemed to have been neglected. We were also served coffee that had coffee grounds in it, and some of the cutlery provided was not clean. With only a few tables occupied, these details were especially noticeable. I understand that knowing it was the restaurant's final shift may have affected the atmosphere and motivation that day, but it was still disappointing to see such a lack of care, especially from a restaurant with such a strong reputation. The food itself was enjoyable, and the staff were great, which made the experience feel like it had so much potential. It's unfortunate that I won't have the opportunity to give Yellow Door another chance, because I genuinely would have liked to. I hope whatever comes next in this space recognizes the value of the staff who worked here and gives them the opportunity for more hours and a chance to continue doing what they clearly do well. They deserve it.
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Janice
London1 review
2.0
Dined on 12 July 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food selections and quality is of minimum standard.
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Pierre-Allain Gold
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great establishment. Conducive for both business and personal meals
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Don Gold
Calgary / Southern Alberta17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Easter Brunch at Yellow Door Bistro was outstanding. The buffet selection was very extensive. The stations were constantly refilled so there were no disappointments accessing the different offerings. The quality of the food was excellent. Our server was friendly and efficient. Ambient noise was not too loud considering there were quite a few diners. We had a very enjoyable and filling brunch. The cost was a bit spendy but acceptable for this special occasion. We will likely return to sample the menu for dinner at a future date.
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Amanda
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked here for Easter brunch. The food and service were excellent. Our server Tass was very attentive. We will definitely be back!
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Leslie
Calgary / Southern Alberta7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 March 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was pretty good. I don’t do buffets, but it did look good. The service was excellent -thx Gianni! I’d go again.👍🏻
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Ghazwan
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
3.0
Dined on 7 March 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I didn’t find the brunch menu worth what I paid for
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Sherrie Gold
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 March 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service was very good but unfortunately the food - Sunday brunch from the menu, not buffet - was awful.
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Indrani Gold
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The buffet ran out of a lot of items with apparently no restocking.
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Pamela
Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Valentine’s Day. The one thing I wish they could do is improve their service. While there, servers were dropping things, which happens, but it happened more than once. Glass was broken and they brought out a dirty mop to clean it up. Some staff were loudly telling others to “clear this table and that table” or giving other instructions that I don’t need to hear so easily. Sloppy clearing and resetting of cutlery. It all just took you out of the experience. Other than that - food was very good, great variety for set menu, drinks were ok - nothing exciting. Best bites were the duck breast with the carrot tamarind chutney and the beef with beet and sherry pureé and bordelaise. Partner reported the lobster tail was very good but the sauce was a little salty. Dessert was lovely.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Breakfast, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 06:30–13:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(403) 206-9585
Website
http://www.yellowdoorbistro.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Khoder Haymour
Private party facilities
The whimsical and creative design of Yellow Door Bistro creates an ideal setting for your next intimate gathering or lively bash. Group dining options available for a range of group sizes in semi-private spaces. Choose from set menus or work to create custom options.

Location
119-12th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
Area
Calgary
Cross Street
1st Street SW
Parking Details
Patrons of Yellow Door receive complimentary parking at Hotel Arts during their visit. This includes the surface and underground parking lots. Simply present your ticket stub and restaurant receipt to the Hotel Arts front desk after your meal.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Weekend brunches (Saturday and Sunday) are the busiest times, while some reviewers report that certain Friday nights can be surprisingly quiet.

Weekend brunch is the highlight, Saturday and Sunday brunch (Sat–Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm) draw consistently positive guest reactions.

Yes, Yellow Door Bistro is often chosen for special evenings, with tasting menus, wine pairings and multiple guests celebrating anniversaries or receiving thoughtful touches.

Yellow Door Bistro feels bright, airy, and whimsical, with eclectic decor and a warm, modern atmosphere, guests note live violin or soft jazz and a welcoming, well‑decorated dining room.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, and many guests also choose the Yellow Door for special occasions like anniversaries or Valentine's visits.

Guests frequently describe the weekend brunch as filling, and at least one diner called the three-course tasting generous, several parties report leaving comfortably full.

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