Located along Calgary’s busiest pedestrian walkway, Stephen Avenue, FinePrint has quietly become a fixture for those who appreciate a dining room where sophistication meets simplicity and elegance meets ease. The restaurant is warmly lit and confidently paced — ideal for business dinners, birthdays, anniversaries and the kind of milestones best marked somewhere with intention. Guests can expect delicious contemporary dishes with a touch of French influence and perhaps even an invitation to the exclusive lounge below.
Passionate hosts
FinePrint’s love for hospitality shows through every aspect of its restaurant concept, from locally sourced fresh ingredients to thoughtfully crafted dishes. The menu evolves seasonally — not for effect, but for refinement. Dishes that endure do so by merit. Award-winning chef Francis Martinez ensures every dish is thoughtfully crafted, fuelled by his desire to ensure guests receive a one-of-a-kind experience.
Behind the bar, the approach is just as intentional. The cocktail list leans classic, executed with structure and precision. Across from it, a soaring wine wall stretches to the ceiling — one of Calgary’s most quietly stunning collections.
For guests looking to dive deeper, the restaurant regularly hosts MasterClasses led by beverage director Logan Cox. These sessions explore the craft, history and technique behind timeless cocktails — think negronis, martinis, old fashioneds and more. It’s the ideal experience for team-building events, birthday celebrations and nights out with friends. FinePrint also offers an intimate and immersive evening experience with the Chef Experience. Guests can enjoy a specially curated multi-course meal prepared in front of their eyes as they sit in an exclusive seating area that overlooks the kitchen. But you must come prepared in order to delight your senses through the experience, so book well in advance — Chef Experiences are frequently sold out.
After dinner delight
Part of what makes FinePrint truly distinct happens after dinner.
On certain nights, for certain guests, the invitation extends downstairs. Beneath the restaurant sits Heavily Redacted, or what regulars call “HR,” a private owners’ lounge not open to the public. It’s not a secret. But it is discreet. Access is offered quietly, most often to regulars, those celebrating something meaningful or guests whose presence — and tab — hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Inside HR, everything slows. The bar is quietly magnificent, the bottles are rare and the space isn’t designed to impress — it’s designed to belong. A lounge for those who prefer low voices, long pours and no spotlight. Those invited await finely crafted cocktails, the rarity of true privacy — HR does not allow any photography — and the luxury of HR’s elegant atmosphere.
This fall, FinePrint will quietly introduce FinePoints, a loyalty program crafted for its most frequent diners, particularly those hosting business guests or client dinners. More than rewards, it offers access to preferred bookings, private experiences and, for some, the moments that follow a well-earned dessert.
To learn more about FinePrint’s discrete offerings, visit fineprintyyc.com.
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