What was it about the infamous gentleman bandit Joaquin Murrieta that so inspired us to name our restaurant after him?

His sense of adventure and passion for life.

Known as the “Robin Hood of El Dorado”, Joaquin Murrieta lived life with a heroic passion and outlaw honor that became legend in a land of cruelty and lawlessness. His seemingly single-handed acts of bravado and daring across the rolling hills of California’s now world famous gold rush country were the stuff of pure, western fantasy and no man, horse or pouch of gold was safe.

A century later, as the sun continues to ripen the grapes adorning the hills of gold he once raided, Joaquin Murrieta, part man, part myth lives on. Today, at Murrieta’s West Coast Grill we continue to raise a glass to this enduring, elusive legend.

What was once romantic legend continues to this day, as Murrieta's Westcoast Grill is hailed as one of Calgary's most celebrated and sumptuous places to dine. Situated within the spectacularly renovated walls of the Alberta Hotel building (c.1890) we offer a feast not only for the senses… but for the soul as well, with something unique to offer every distinctive palate.

Most Memorable Meal Awards

Murrieta's is very pleased to have received the Where Magazine's Award for Best Overall Restaurant in 2004.

Murrieta's Cuisine can be best summed up as a fresh, vibrant combination of Seafood, Meat dishes and pastas with uncompromising flair. From the Ahi Tuna Tartare Tacos to the Slow Braised Lamb Shank in a Carmelized Shallot Orange Sauce, our menu offers something tailored “to every taste”. And if you include “to every desire” our dessert menu is sure to excite as well.
Murrieta's comprehensive wine list is made up of 250 distinctive labels from around the Pacific Rim chosen by our own Sommeliers. Whether poured the glass or celebrated by the bottle our wines are available in all price ranges and categories.

Best Winelist - FastForward Readers Poll - August 2005 We are happy to say that we were voted best winelist by Fast Forward Calgary's annual readers poll!

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THE TRIBUNE THE CELLAR PARKERHOUSE CA GROUP	What was it about the infamous gentleman bandit Joaquin Murrieta that so inspired us to name our restaurant after him? His sense of adventure and passion for life. Known as the “Robin Hood of El Dorado”, Joaquin Murrieta lived life with a heroic passion and outlaw honor that became legend in a land of cruelty and lawlessness. His seemingly single-handed acts of bravado and daring across the rolling hills of California’s now world famous gold rush country were the stuff of pure, western fantasy and no man, horse or pouch of gold was safe. A century later, as the sun continues to ripen the grapes adorning the hills of gold he once raided, Joaquin Murrieta, part man, part myth lives on. Today, at Murrieta’s West Coast Grill we continue to raise a glass to this enduring, elusive legend. What was once romantic legend continues to this day, as Murrieta's Westcoast Grill is hailed as one of Calgary's most celebrated and sumptuous places to dine. Situated within the spectacularly renovated walls of the Alberta Hotel building (c.1890) we offer a feast not only for the senses… but for the soul as well, with something unique to offer every distinctive palate. Most Memorable Meal Awards Murrieta's is very pleased to have received the Where Magazine's Award for Best Overall Restaurant in 2004. Murrieta's Cuisine can be best summed up as a fresh, vibrant combination of Seafood, Meat dishes and pastas with uncompromising flair. From the Ahi Tuna Tartare Tacos to the Slow Braised Lamb Shank in a Carmelized Shallot Orange Sauce, our menu offers something tailored “to every taste”. And if you include “to every desire” our dessert menu is sure to excite as well. Murrieta's comprehensive wine list is made up of 250 distinctive labels from around the Pacific Rim chosen by our own Sommeliers. Whether poured the glass or celebrated by the bottle our wines are available in all price ranges and categories. Best Winelist - FastForward Readers Poll - August 2005 We are happy to say that we were voted best winelist by Fast Forward Calgary's annual readers poll!