Ox Bar De Tapas
5/5
, See all hours
Location
Information
Reviews
Details
At Ox Bar de Tapas we take our food seriously. Focused on tapas made to share we find our inspiration from the waters of San Sebastian to the bustling streets of Madrid. Experience what Ox has to offer and find yourself a little bit of Spain in Calgary. ?We take pride in using the best local ingredients, simply prepared to be enjoyed with good friends and conversations. At Ox bar de Tapas we are dedicated to the food and dining habits of Spain. We are influenced by the flavours and traditional dishes of the many regions in Spain. What we most enjoy about this culturally diverse country is the WAY they eat, focused on community, friendship and taking the time for each other at the table. Ox Bar de Tapas puts the experience of dinning as its priority through quality of service and product. more... See more text

Restaurant type

  • Fine Dining,

Cuisine type

  • Canadian,
  • Spanish,

Dishes

  • Duck,

Features

  • Restaurant With Wifi Internet,
  • Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant,
  • Restaurant With Terrace,

Atmosphere

  • Upscale,

Products and Services

  • Online Reservations,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
528 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B1
Useful Information

Rates:

  • $26 To $60,

Methods of Payment:

Menu & Prices

Cocktail Party MENU - Ox Bar De Tapas

Sangria Roja

glass $11.00 pitcher $40.00

Sangria Blanco

glass $11.00 pitcher $40.00

Mimosa 43

licor 43, Orange Juice, Cava

$7.00

Sherry Punch

Tio Pepe Fino Sherry, Lemon Juice, Pomegranate, Soda

$7.00

Classic Caesar

1 oz Vodka, Clamato, Tabassco, Worcestershire, Smoked paprika rim.

$8.00

Coffee

O&A serves organic & direct trade coffee Roasted in Calgary.

French Press

small $5.00 large $10.00

Espresso

$3.00

Machiato

$3.00

Americano

$4.00

Latte

$4.00

Cappuccino

$4.00

Tea

all of our teas are organic & loose leaf from The Naked Leaf in Kensington Village.

Citrus Mint (herbal)

$5.00

Rooibos Jazz (herbal)

$5.00

Chamomile (herbal)

$5.00

Japanese Green Tea

$5.00

English Breakfast Tea

$5.00

Earl Grey

$5.00

The Brunch table

Served 'tapas style'

Pintxo de Tocino

fried, cured pork belly spiked with marinated mushroom

min. 2 people $25.00 (per person)

Tortilla Española

egg, potato & piquillo omelet, spanish onion sour cream

min. 2 people $25.00 (per person)

Croquettes

salt cod & potato fritters, allioli & house-made chili oil

min. 2 people $25.00 (per person)

Huevos Benedictinos

your choice of benedict

min. 2 people $25.00 (per person)

Oxs Ensalada

artisan greens, sherry vinaigrette, green apple

min. 2 people $25.00 (per person)

Patatas Bravas

crispy fried baby potatoes, O&As bravas sauce, allioli

min. 2 people $25.00 (per person)

Basque Tomatoes & Mushrooms Aragon

fresh tomatoes tossed with gremolata & marinated cremini mushrooms

min. 2 people $25.00 (per person)

Panqueques con Dulce de Leche

olive oil & dark chocolate pancakes, dulce de leche, oloroso whipped cream

min. 2 people $25.00 (per person)

Brunch

served Sat & Sun 10am - 2:30pm made to order using traditional Spanish bomba rice & served in an 11 pan.

Basque Breakfast

two Spanish fried eggs served with Serrano ham, piquillo peppers, Basque tomatoes, moroccan hash & fresh housemade sourdough

$18.00 Jamon Iberico + $7.00

Hungry Hermano

two Spanish fried eggs, fried tocino, longaniza, moroccan hash, Basque tomatoes, sourdough toast & butter

$18.00

Catalan Breakfast

two eggs baked in San Marzano tomato sauce, local organic cheese curds, housemade sourdough bread

$12.00 add crispy Jamon Serrano + $8.00

Patatas de la Mañana

patatas bravas breakfast hash of fried baby creamer potatoes, fried pork belly, organic cheese curds, O&As bravas sauce & allioli. topped with a Spanish fried egg

$15.00

Bocadillo

breakfast sandwich of serrano ham, spanish fried egg, tomatoes, smoked paprika allioli & manchego cheese served with arisan greens

$16.00

Huevos Benedictinos

salsa roja, jamon serrano bacon bits, classic hollandaise, house made english muffins. served with moroccan hash & artisan greens

$16.00

Huevos Benedictinos con Setas

sauteed mushrooms & kale with truffle hollandaise, house made english muffins. served with moroccan hash & arisan greens

$16.00

Panqueques con Dulce de Leche

olive oil pancakes, dark chocolate, dulce de leche, oloroso whipped cream

$9.00

Paella Desayunos ( serves 2+ )

brunch paella of spanish chorizo, pork belly, spring peas, saffron and piquillo peppers with two Spanish style fried eggs.

$28.00

Sides

'Pan de Masa Madre Sourdough (GF)

made in-house every morning. served with whipped honey butter & house made preserves

$5.00 $7.00

Pan con Tomate

toasted house-made sourdough with crushed tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

(2 pieces) $3.50

Pintxo de Tocino

fried, cured pork belly spiked with marinated mushroom

(2 pieces) $3.00

Pintxo de Tortilla

egg, potato & piquillo omelet, spanish onion sour cream

(2 pieces) $3.00

Olives

marinated olives, crushed chili, orange rind, bay leaf

$5.00

Croquettes

salt cod & potato fritters, allioli & house-made chili oil

$9.00

Patatas Bravas

crispy fried baby creamer potatoes, O&As bravas sauce, garlic allioli

$11.00

Artisan Greens Salad

artisan greens, sherry vinaigrette, green apple

$8.00

Fried Pork Belly

O&As house cured and fried tocino

$6.00

Moroccan Hash

crispy fried baby creamer potatoes, brown butter, fresh peas, dried apricots and ras el hanout

$7.00

Side of O&As bravas sauce , allioli or chili oil

$1.50

Basque Tomatoes & Mushrooms Aragon

fresh tomatoes tossed with gremolata & marinated cremini mushrooms

$6.00

Pinchos - CONSERVAS DE CAMBADOS MENU - Ox Bar De Tapas

octopus in olive oil

$20.00

stuffed squid in its own ink

$23.00

razor clams in brine

$30.00

scallop in galacian sauce

$18.00

Pinchos - JAMÓN y QUESO

(45 gram portion)

jamón ibérico, cured 48 months

$38.00

jamón serrano, cured 18 months

$14.00

manchego cheese, pomegranate molasses, almonds

$9.00

Pinchos - MONTADITOS!

(one per order, served on sourdough crostini)

charred pepper tartare, salt cured egg yolk

$3.00

fried pork belly, carmelized onion, harissa cream

$3.50

albacore tuna, manchego, bravas sauce

$3.50

foie gras torchon, house made jam

$5.00

Pinchos - CLASSIC SPANISH BAR SNACKS

pan de masa madre, fresh sourdough bread, made in-house

$25.00

pan con tomate, toasted, house-made sourdough baguette with crushed tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

$5.00 add manchego $4.50 add marinated spanish white anchovies $3.00

baked persian dates stuffed w/ serrano, manchego & walnuts

$9.00

marinated olives, crushed chili, orange rind, bay leaf

$5.00

salt cod & potato croquetta, alioli & house-made chili oil

$8.00

gilda pintxo, anchovy, guindilla pepper, green olive

$2.00

fried artichoke, quince alioli

$8.00

jamon croquetta, serrano ham, bechamel, lemon

$8.00

Tapas

fried brussel sprouts, house cured lardo, chilies, romesco

$13.00

warm beet salad, blue cheese, sherry vinaigrette, candied walnuts

$10.00

braised leeks, green romesco, crispy leeks heads and ash

$8.00

patatas bravas, crispy fried baby potatoes, O&A bravas sauce, alioli

$9.00

pan fried mushrooms, toasted sourdough, poached egg, truffle

$14.00

mussels escabeche, chorizo oil, mojo verde, sourdough

$12.00

roasted rainbow carrots, zaatar, tahini, goat yogurt, feta

$9.00

octopus carpaccio, chorizo, potato, lemon

$11.00

scallops, spiced lentils, piquillo coulis

$16.00

manila clams, chorizo, saffron, sherry

$15.00

kale salad, feta and dill dressing, crispy chorizo, fried bread, poached egg

$12.00

braised rabbit, serrano ham, confit leeks, peas & marsala

$18.00

lamb & pork meatballs, moorish spices, tomato, crema fresca

$12.00

fried chicken, andalusian orange glaze, ras el hanout, goat yogurt, mint

$13.00

flank steak (4oz) a la plancha, romesco el diablo

$12.00

seared albacore tuna, olive dust, alioli, lemon

$16.00

roasted butternut squash, brown butter vinaigrette, oats

$7.00

braised cannellini beans, spiced pork, kale

$8.00

The spanish table

substitutions politely declined

The spanish table

served family style with olives for the table
stuffed persian dates w/serrano ham, manchego, walnut, pomegranate molasses
salt cod & potato croquetta, alioli, chili oil
18 month dry cured jamon serrano
pan con tomate, toasted sourdough, crushed tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
braised cannellini beans, spiced pork, kale
seared albacore tuna, olive dust, alioli, lemon
roasted butternut squash, brown butter vinaigrette, oats
flank steak a la plancha, romesco el diablo
crispy fried patatas bravas, O&A bravas sauce, garlic alioli
greens, manchego, apple, sherry vinaigrette

min. 2 people $45.00 (per person)

Paella

cooked traditionally in a 11 paella pan using
authenic Spanish Bomba rice, saffron,
smoked paprika, squid, manilla clams, chorizo please allow 35 minutes to cook

$30.00

Cocktails nenu MENU - Ox Bar De Tapas

all cocktails are a minimum 2 oz & $11
crafted with care to accompany our dishes

Date with Daiquiri

( not your typical tinder match )
rum, la guita fino sherry, house made date syrup, lemon.

Estragon Despedida

( classic vibes )
gin, grapefruit, lime, house made tarragon syrup.

The Bitter Backbone

( strong with voluptuous curves )
cynar, brandy, rye, licor 43, spanish & aromatic bitters.

Palabra

( the end of the night)
sloe gin, maraschino, green chartruese, lime.

Hermana Inocente

( she was never the guilty type)
inocente fino sherry, lemon, mint, soda.

Soneto Perfecto

( well dressed, ready for adventure)
gin mare, palo cortado, celery bitters, olive.

Sangria de Vino Tinto / Blanco

( i fell in love with the spanish summer ) red or white wine, brandy, orange liquer, drunken fruit

Pitchers

to share with friends

Sangria de Vino Tinto

red wine, brandy, fruit juice orange liquer, drunken fruit

$40.00

Sangria Blanco

white wine, brandy, orange liquer, fruit juice, drunken fruit

$40.00

Sherry MENU - Ox Bar De Tapas

drink as though you are in Spain

Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama

Macharnudo Vineyard, Jerez, Spain
Average bottle age 6 years | 15% alc | (375ml)

glass $10.00 ((2oz)) bottle $65.00

Valdespino Inocente Fino

Macharnudo Vineyard, Jerez, Spain
Average bottle age 12 years | 15% alc | (375ml)

glass $10.00 ((2oz)) bottle $65.00

Hijos de Rainera Perez Marin La Guita Fino

Sanlucar de Barrameda, Manzanilla, Spain | 15% alc | (750ml)

glass $5.00 ((2oz)) bottle $65.00

Valdespino Tio Diego Amontillado

Macharnudo Vineyard, Jerez, Spain
Average bottle age 15 years | 18% alc | (750ml)

glass $8.00 ((2oz)) bottle $100.00

Valdespino Palo Cortado Viejo CP

Macharnudo Vineyard, Jerez, Spain
Average bottle age 25 years | 20% alc | (750ml)

glass $12.00 ((2oz)) bottle $120.00

Valdespino Contrabandista Amontillado

Blended with Pedro Ximenèz, Macharnudo Vineyard, Jerez, Spain
Minimum 16 years of age before bottling| 18% alc | (750ml)

glass $9.00 ((2oz)) bottle $120.00

Emilio Hidalgo Gobernador Oloroso

Jerez, Spain, Minimum 12-year old wine | 20% alc | (750ml)

glass $7.50 ((2oz)) bottle $96.00

Emilio Hidalgo La Panesa Fino

Average bottle age 15 years, Jerez, Spain| 15% alc | (750ml)

bottle $140.00

Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo Amontillado Fino

Average bottle age 15 years, Jerez, Spain| 17% alc | (750ml)

bottle $140.00

Emilio Hidalgo El Tresillo 1874 Especial Amontillado

Average bottle age 50 years, Jerez, Spain| 20% alc | (750ml)

bottle $250.00

White wine - Rosé

2014 Raventos i Blanc, La Rosa

Merlot | Pinot Noir, Penedès, Spain

glass $15.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $75.00 ((750 ml))

2014 Borsao

Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain

glass $10.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $50.00 ((750 ml))

White wine - Sparkling

N.V. Bujonis, Cava

Macabeu | Xarelo-lo | Parellada, Reserva Brut, Catalonia, Spain

glass $9.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $50.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Raventos i Blanc, Rosé, de Nit

Macabeu | Xarelo-lo | Parellada | Monastrell, Penedès, Spain

glass $14.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $80.00 ((750 ml))

N.V. Vadio

Bical | Baga | Cercial, Bairrada, Portugal

glass $12.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $72.00 ((750 ml))

2011 Raventós I Blanc, Textures de Pedra Blanc des Negres

Xarel-lo | Xerel-lo Vermell | Sumoll | Bastard Negre, Conca del Riu Anoia, Spain

$164.00

White wine - White

2013 Cune, Monopole

Viura, Rioja

glass $11.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $55.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Dido, Blanc

Macabeu | Grenache Blanc, Montsant

glass $16.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $80.00 ((750 ml))

2015 Javier Sanz

Verdejo, Rueda

glass $11.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $55.00 ((750 ml))

2015 Bodegas Valdesil Montenovo

Godello, Valdeorras

glass $13.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $65.00 ((750 ml))

2014 Eulogio Pomares Zarate

Albarino, Rias Baixas

glass $12.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $60.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Eukeni Txakoli

Hondarrabi Zuri | Gros Manseng, Txakolina

glass $10.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $50.00 ((750 ml))

2015 Vegalfaro Rebel.lia

Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc, Valencia

glass $11.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $55.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Jorge Ordonez & Co. Botani

Dry Muscat, Sierras de Malaga

b o t t l e $56.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Basa by Telmo Rodriguez

Verdejo | Sauvignon Blanc | Viura, Rueda

b o t t l e $48.00 ((750 ml))

2011 Naia

Verdejo, Rueda

b o t t l e $42.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Dominio De Tares

Godello, Bierzo

b o t t l e $76.00 ((750 ml))

2014 La Vida Al Camp, Perfum

Muscat | Macabeu, Catalunya

b o t t l e $54.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Jané Ventura

Xarel-lo, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Penèdes

b o t t l e $64.00 ((750 ml))

2014 Abel Mendoza

Viura (Fermentado en Barrica), Rioja

b o t t l e $99.00 ((750 ml))

2006 R. Lopez de Heredia, Gravonia

Viura, Crianza, Rioja

b o t t l e $110.00 ((750 ml))

1981 R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia

Viura | Malvasia, Gran Reserva, Rioja

b o t t l e $680.00 ((750 ml))

2010 Domaine de Bellene

Chardonnay, Les Forges, Meursault, Burgundy

b o t t l e $160.00 ((750 ml))

2013 A.J. Adam, Im Pfarrgarten

Riesling, Trocken, Mosel, Germany

b o t t l e $74.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Mayu

Pedro Ximenez, Elqui Valley, Chile

b o t t l e $42.00 ((750 ml))

Red wine

2014 Bodega Abel Mendoza Monge Jarrarte

Tempranillo (Maceración Carbónica), Rioja

glass $14.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $70.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Hacienda Lopez de Haro

Tempranillo, Crianza, Rioja

glass $11.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $55.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Bourdy Jura Rouge

Pinot noir | Poulsard | Trousseau, Côtes du Jura

glass $15.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $75.00 ((750 ml))

2014 Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros

Grenache, Madrid

glass $10.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $50.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Dominio de Tares Baltos

Mencia, Castilla y León

glass $13.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $65.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Celler Pinol Raig de Raim

Grenache | Merlot | Syrah, Priorat

glass $12.00 ((5oz)) b o t t l e $60.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Emilio Moro

Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo), Crianza, Ribera del Duero

b o t t l e $88.00 ((750 ml))

2013 El Castro de Valtuille

Mencia, Bierzo

b o t t l e $47.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Compania de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez Gago

Tempranillo, Toro

b o t t l e $78.00 ((750 ml))

2011 Vega Sicilia, Bodegas y Vinedos Alion

Tinto Fino, Ribera del Duero

b o t t l e $254.00 ((750 ml))

2010 Bodegas Protos Gran Reserve

Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero

b o t t l e $178.00 ((750 ml))

2004 Vega Sicilia, Unico

Tempranillo | Cabernet | Merlot, Ribera del Duero

b o t t l e $1000.00 ((750 ml))

2012 La Vida Al Camp, Novembre

Carignan | Grenache | Tempranillo, Catalunya

b o t t l e $65.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Ca Rugate Campo Lavei Valpolicella Superiore

Corvina | Rondinella | Molinara, Veneto, Italy

b o t t l e $122.00 ((750 ml))

2011 Venus

Cabernet | Grenacha | Merlot | Syrah, Montsant

b o t t l e $142.00 ((750 ml))

2011 Mas Martinet, Els Escurcons

Garnatxa Negre, Priorat

b o t t l e $220.00 ((750 ml))

2011 Paisajes, Valsalado

Tempranillo | Garnacha | Mazuelo | Graciano, Rioja

b o t t l e $120.00 ((750 ml))

2009 Cune Imperial

Tempranillo, Gran Reserva, Rioja

b o t t l e $200.00 ((750 ml))

2004 R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia

Tempranillo | Grenache | Mazuelo | Graciano, Reserva, Rioja (1500ml)

b o t t l e $386.00 ((750 ml))

1994 R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia

Tempranillo | Grenache | Mazuelo | Graciano, Gran Reserva, Rioja

b o t t l e $340.00 ((750 ml))

1981 R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia'

Tempranillo | Grenache | Mazuelo | Graciano, Gran Reserva, Rioja

b o t t l e $740.00 ((750 ml))

1980 R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia

Tempranillo | Grenache | Mazuelo | Graciano, Gran Reserva, Rioja

b o t t l e $680.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Maias

Jaen (Mencia) | Touriga Nacional, Mangualde, Portugal

b o t t l e $55.00 ((750 ml))

2011 Alpha Box & Dice

Grenache | Tempranillo | Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia

b o t t l e $55.00 ((750 ml))

2013 S.C Pannell

Tempranillo | Touriga, McLaren Vale, Australia

b o t t l e $90.00 ((750 ml))

2012 Bokish

Tempranillo | Graciano, Lodl

b o t t l e $78.00 ((750 ml))

2013 Verum Roble Tierra De Castilla

Cabernet | Sauvignon | Merlot | Tempranillo, Castilla, Spain

b o t t l e $50.00 ((750 ml))
View full menu Hide menu

Ratings & Reviews - Ox Bar De Tapas

Write a review
How would you rate this business?
5/5
  • Excellent
  • Very good
  • Average
  • Poor
  • Terrible
1
0
0
0
0
  • Atmosphere:
  • Food:
  • Service:
Language:
dori7271
By

Great experience; A+. The atmosphere was a bit cozy for me, and not too private, but that's my personal opinion. Our server was fantastic; he was polite, friendly, made GREAT food/drink suggestions, and our glasses were never empty. The food was incredible. We really enjoyed the variety of options and quality of the ingredients! - I think our favourite was the octopus. Hats off to the management, front of house staff, and kitchen! We WILL be back, and will recommend the restaurant to friends.

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Are you the owner? Reply or Contact YP

Get an opinion about this business!

Think your friends might be familiar with this business? Ask your friends on Facebook to see what they think.

Appears in 9 Smart Lists

Editor’s Pick
Eat with ambiance: Calgary restaurants with great atmosphere

Eat with ambiance: Calgary restaurants with great atmosphere

Originally conceived to have both a light and a dark side, Ox and Angela is split into two halves, both serving flavourful Spanish tapas. While each side does have a slightly unique vibe, they’re both decorated with bulls, hearts and Spanish-themed knickknacks that create a kitschy-chic effect.

View this Smart List
Make yours a mojito in Calgary

Make yours a mojito in Calgary

This quaint Spanish-tapas-style restaurant on the 17th Avenue Southwest strip is also quite well known for its extensive cocktail list and pitchers of sangria. Its critically acclaimed el mojito features a spin on the classic recipe, featuring an extra bit of Spanish “passion” in the form of passion fruit and a splash of Sailor Jerry’s spiced rum, mint, brown sugar and muddled lime.

View this Smart List
Where to sample sangria in Calgary

Where to sample sangria in Calgary

This Spanish tapas restaurant, known for its inventive cocktail list and impressive selection of vermouth and sherry, also hits the mark with its sangria. Whether you’re sitting on the bar-like “dark” side of the room or the brighter “white” side, a jug of sangria roja with red wine, brandy, lime, raspberry puree, cranberry juice and seasonal fruit sets the right mood.

View this Smart List
See more Smart Lists in Calgary »

Categories

Directory

Contact this business
Close menu