Francine's - A French Bar
306 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5J8, Canada
Website: http://www.francines.ca/
Francine's - A French Bar in Calgary is a 4.8-star Bar restaurant with 156 Google reviews, known for Cheese Puffs and Steak Frites / Steak à la Francine.
Why we love it
- French with elevated bistro fare
- Inside a building near Near Centre St S and 3 Ave SE
- Vibrant atmosphere, impeccable dishes, creative cocktails
- Attentive service with a lively, upscale vibe
- French with elevated bistro fare
- Inside a building near Near Centre St S and 3 Ave SE
- Vibrant atmosphere, impeccable dishes, creative cocktails
- Attentive service with a lively, upscale vibe
What to Order
Cheese Puffs
These savory, airy gougères are a consistent crowd-pleaser, perfect for starting your meal with a delightful bite.
"The cheese puffs are a must and will be on my "last meal" list if I had to choose."
Shilo Sterk
Steak Frites / Steak à la Francine
A tender steak, often pre-sliced, served with crispy fries and a rich peppercorn sauce that many rave about.
"We loved the steak and the sauce is my favorite, tho it might be a bit salty for some ppl. I think it pairs really well with wine. It was so tender."
Yanny C
French Toast
A surprising and highly recommended dessert, featuring a unique combination of comte cheese and ice cream for a sweet and savory finish.
"The added comte cheese and ice cream gave it a lovely extra layer of flavor and the little bit of burnt toast combined with it was just perfect!"
Yanny C
Tuna Tartare
A fresh and flavorful starter, though some find the lime a bit strong, it's a popular choice for its quality ingredients.
"The tuna tartare and the salmon dish were my favs."
Kristen Morandin
Ham & Chips
A standout small plate that offers a delicious combination of savory ham with perfectly prepared chips.
"The stand out dishes were the ham & chips, steak and french."
Melanie Trottier
Mini Burgers
These small burgers are incredibly delicious and addictive, with many suggesting ordering multiple rounds.
"My favorite items if I had to choose were the cheese puffs, dumplings and mini burgers- dont kid yourself get 2 orders of the burgers, they are incredible."
M S B
Francine's 75 (Cocktail)
A highly praised cocktail that is dangerously easy to drink, making it a perfect accompaniment to your meal.
"The Francine’s 75 was way too chuggable."
Madison Berry
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are highly recommended, especially for dinner, as it gets very busy.
- Sitting at the bar offers a great view of the kitchen in action, though it might not be the most comfortable seating.
- The music can be quite loud, which might make conversation challenging for some.
- Consider sharing dishes to experience a wider variety of their excellent menu.
- They offer Krug champagne by the glass, a nice option for pairing with your meal.