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| - We live only a few blocks away from this restaurant and we pass it almost everyday. So sooner or later we had to try it, specially with all the good reviews.
From outside, the patio looks a little bit dated. However, when you enter, it has a casual comfy feeling.
We ordered the beef tartar and rack of pork in addition to mussels. The food arrived really fast. The mussel and fries was good but nothing special, pretty standard. In contrast, the beef tartar was excellent. Fresh, tasty and the bread cracker was fantastic. But the star of the night was the pork rack. One of the best pork dishes that I had in Calgary. The exterior was very flavorful and inside was moist. The bacon sauce and potatoes on the side was also excellent. Just thinking about it, I want to go back there and order that dish.
My experience was very good, however, our friends ordered the halibut and bouillabaisse. Both dishes smelled a little bit too fishy and in my opinion not the freshest sea food; hence the 4 star review. Otherwise it would have been an easy 5 star.
In conclusion, Avec is exactly what you expect from a french bistro. Reasonable price, simple menu and generous portions. Highly recommended for a relax dinner or lunch. Very good for solo diners.
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