I have been here several times. I had my wedding here, I had my 30th birthday here, I have taken my wife here several times. I have also eaten at every trendy restaurant in Calgary that has opened and closed every 2 years for the last 10. This is basically what you are going to get at La Chaumiere every (I mean every) time:
1. Service - Excellent, you cannot beat it anywhere in Calgary. Very professional but extremely warm and helpful.
2. Decor - Traditional but not dated. It is not a trendy place that will look cool today, but dated tomorrow. It tells you they have been around a long time, and will be around for a long time.
3. Food - Excellent. As a French restaurant, I am not sure if the food is 100% authentic French, but it is exceptionally good every time.
4. Wine - 800 wines in all price ranges, how can you go wrong? The wine selections from Joe are bang on.
5. Price - The best value for food of this quality in Calgary. Main Courses run the $20-$35 range, not $50+. Right where it should be.
New people to Calgary need to go here and not some trendy place that is all smoke and mirrors. Trust me on this one.