Summer is in full swing and although it hasn’t been the hottest summer there has definitely been some beautiful days. I love warm weather and one thing I enjoy most is dining al fresco on the patios. Calgary has some amazing patios with one of the newest ones opening on top of the new Stephen Avenue Modern Steak and Bar Modern. If you’re as excited as I am for them open their new rooftop patio, in the mean time you can swing by and check out there delicious menu in preparation for the grand unveiling.
Atmosphere: Stylish dining area with modern decor that highlights the historical architecture while remaining chic. The renovations have really brightened up the room and opened up the space.
Price Range: $20 - $30+
Food & Wine: We were there to enjoy date night and started our meal with the Northern Divine Caviar which comes with potato blini’s, hard boiled egg, capers, red onion and crème fraiche. It’s a lovely interactive experience where you can pick and choose different flavour combinations to accompany the caviar. One of my fave combos was the brininess of the caviar along with the cream crème fraiche and a bit of capers on top.
Next we had the Endive Salad with dried apricots, goat cheese, bacon, radish in a caramelized honey vinaigrette. I find endive salads so refreshing and this hit the spot. The honey vinaigrette was a great combination with the bitter greens and goat cheese. Both of our starters were a great way to get our taste buds ready for the main courses.
I had the Seared Scallops served with pork belly, caviar and parsnip puree. I love seared scallops and these ones were perfectly cooked with a good sear on the outside and still a bit opaque in the middle. Everything else on the plate was just a bonus, the unctuous pork belly, creamy parsnip puree and more caviar to top it off.
When you’re at Modern Steak you have to try their steaks, which are all sourced from local farms around the province. We had the Brandt Lake Wagyu Filet with roasted garlic and parmesan truffle fries with garlic aioli. If you’re not sure what cut to try, you can get the Filet Trio which allows you to taste and compare each of the ranch’s nuances. The steaks had a nice sear on the outside and perfectly cooked throughout. I also couldn't stop eating those parmesan truffle fries.
The wine and cocktail selection here is also on point, be sure to try some of their new summer cocktails such as the Scottish Sangria made with the Innis and Gunn IPA, that's right, it's made with beer instead of wine. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional there's the Barrel Aged Manhattan, made with their own Modern Steak bourbon. Be sure to ask the server for more details!
My Pick(s): Brandt Lake Wagyu Filet, Filet Trio
Overall: A beautiful interior coupled with delicious food is a great way to spend these wonderful summer nights. It’ll only get better once their new rooftop patio is open and I can’t wait! However, they do have a street side patio for the time being to keep us dining al fresco all summer long.
Modern Steak – Stephen Avenue
100 8 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
(403) 244-3600
Website: modernsteak.ca
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