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Calgary's Best Restaurants

The best of the best! 🏆 Let this page be inspo for your next meal out.

🍜Best Noodles🍜

Shiki Menya

Wakado Ramen

Wakado Ramen

The chili goma alone has a cult following. Fair warning, Shiki Menya is known for having a line-up and they only serve a limited amount of bowls daily. It's definitely worth it though!

Wakado Ramen

Wakado Ramen

Wakado Ramen

Just really solid good ramen.  Everything is made in house. The location is somewhat small and does get busy but you can also order take out.

Pho Daddy

Wakado Ramen

Pho Daddy

Massive bowls of Vietnamese pho that are super popular! The ultimate hangover cure.

🌮Best Mexican🌮

Native Tongues

Native Tongues

Native Tongues

calgary mexican native tounges taco

Native Tongues is part of the popular collection of restaurants that make up the Thank-you Hospitality Group.  Known for their meaty, flavourful, tacos and large margarita selection Native Tongues is a go-to Mexican destination.

Moose & Poncho

Native Tongues

Native Tongues

moose poncho calgary taco mexican

Hidden in an unlikely location, Moose & Poncho serve up delicious tacos in a small Asian mall downtown. Recently they opened a second location at First Street Market. 

Tu Taco

Native Tongues

Tu Taco

calgary tu taco mexican food

Fun and delicious Mexican food. Make sure you try their edible jello shots glasses!

🍕PIZZA SPOTS🍕

Obviously it depends on what style you like, but here are some of Calgary's must-try pizza hot spots!


  • Una (thin crust)
  • Pizza Face (NY style)
  • Crispy Crust (medium crust)
  • Posto (thin crust)
  • Connie & John's (NY style)
  • Noble Pie (NY style)
  • Vern's (thick, deep dish)
  • Red Top Pizza (Detroit style)

🥩Best Fancy Steakhouse🥩

Modern Steak

Modern Steak

modern steak calgary steakhouse restaurant

The rooftop patio has gorgeous views of the Calgary tower and downtown. Of course, the food is also spectacular.  

Chairman's

Modern Steak

inside chairmans restaurant calgary

Chairman's is amazzzzing. It's stunning gold decor and big room, elegant atmosphere makes you feel you've left Calgary and been transported to LA, or I donno, somewhere that's not here.  

Hy's

Hy's

Absolutely delicious food and upscale atmosphere in this classic yet contemporary steakhouse downtown.

💕Best Romantic Restaurants💕

Alloy

inside alloy restaurant calgary

Alloy has been featured in Avenue Magazine multiple times as a top Calgary restaurant and for good reason. The food is spectacular and the drinks are really good. Be prepared to pay more for your dishes here, but trust me it is worth it. The beef short rib is to DIE FOR. 

Moonlight & Eli

What better way to spend Valentines' day than in an adorable  pink house? Make your reso early at this champagne and fondue bar. (pro-tip you can also book at their sister restaurant "Var Bar")

DOPO

DOPO

This dark and intimate spot is the perfect getaway from your usual date spots. Tucked away in Marda Loop, you'll find this small wine and pasta joint. It's not cheap! But it is tasty.

🍸Best For Girls Night Out🍸

Orchard

The most beautiful restaurant in Calgary? I think it could be.

The Wilde

This sleek restaurant is extra special because it's 27 floors up.

Major Tom

Major Tom

Dining with downtown views 40 floors up. You're probably not getting in unless you booked this way in advance.

🍖Best BBQ🍖

Tool Shed BBQ / Notorious P.I.G.

Tool Shed BBQ / Notorious P.I.G.

Tool Shed BBQ / Notorious P.I.G.

When a visit to Tennessee turns into a whole BBQ restaurant you know things went right.

Big Sky BBQ Pit

Tool Shed BBQ / Notorious P.I.G.

Tool Shed BBQ / Notorious P.I.G.

You don't have to go all the way to Texas to get authentic Texas BBQ, but you do have to drive just south of Calgary.

Comery / Haden / South Block

Tool Shed BBQ / Notorious P.I.G.

Comery / Haden / South Block

inside bar comery block calgary

Triple threat! These 3 BBQ spots are known for their quality meats and beer & whiskey options.

🥳Best for a Birthday🥳

Lulu Bar

inside bridgette bar calgary

If you want new and popular Lulu Bar is your place. Located on 17th Ave it is always bumping and has a wicked patio. They also have an awesome cocktail menu. Shout out to the Lamborghini Mercy - best drink on it. 

Model Milk

inside model milk restaurant calgary

Model Milk is conveniently located on 17 ave and it's been around for a decent amount of time. I think the reason it's survived the last 2 or so local recessions is because of it's amazing food. Really quality ingredients and great flavour combinations.

Ten Foot Henry

Ten Foot Henry

inside ten foot henry restaurant calgary

When you ask people about their favorite restaurants in Calgary it's only a matter of time before Ten Foot Henry comes up. Note that this restaurant is "vegetable-anchored" meaning that while they serve meat, vegetables are the main focus behind their menu offerings.

🍽️BEST BUFFETS OR ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT🍽️

Eat your fill and then some at these all-you-can-eat spots. 


  • Grey Eagle Casino ($ varies)
  • Clay Oven Indian Buffet ($17 lunch, $19 dinner Sun & Thur)
  • Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse ($68)
  • Gaucho Brazilian BBQ ($68)
  • Bolero Brazilian BBQ ($55)
  • Sushi & Kitchen ($30 lunch, $40 dinner)
  • Seoul Korean BBQ ($30 lunch, $43 dinner)
  • 1 Pot Hot Pot ($?)
  • East Side Marios (all you can eat soup, salad, and garlic loaf)
  • Sushi BBQ Inn ($?)

🥪Best Lunch🥪

First Street Market

First Street Market

First Street Market

This is a cross between a market and a food court, which means it has something for everyone. Visit Alforno, Friends with Benedicts, La Mano, Moose n Poncho, Pure Street Food, Saffron Street and more.

Alumni Sandwich

First Street Market

First Street Market

inside alumni sandwich calgary

I am a person who is always down for a good sandwich. Alumni focuses in on what makes them the greatest!  These aren't "light" sandwiches if that's what you're expecting, these are hearty, meal-sized sandwiches.  And any sandwich shop that serves draft beer is A-okay in my books.

Holy Grill

First Street Market

Holy Grill

Amazing sandwiches! This well-known spot is loved by Calgarians.

🍳Best Brunch🍳

Monki Bistro

monki bistro calgary brunch french toast

This place is extremely popular. So popular that I've tried a couple times to go and have never had the patience for the waitlist. Make sure you plan ahead!

Queen's

queens breakfast cocktails waffles calgary restaurant brunch

Queen's has only been around for a few years but has been a popular choice due to their breakfast cocktails and instagrammable meals.

Starbelly

Starbelly

starbelly calgary brunch

One of Open Table's top 3 brunch places in Calgary. Be prepared for a bit of a drive as it's way down in Seton.

👨Best for Father's Day or Dad's Birthday👨

Klein/Harris

Grey Eagle Casino Buffet

Prairie Dog Brewing

This place flies under the radar and I think deserves more hype. The food is excellent quality and the experience is upscale. Located in a small spot on Stephen Ave, it's a best kept secret that Dad will love.

Prairie Dog Brewing

Grey Eagle Casino Buffet

Prairie Dog Brewing

If your dad loves BBQ, then bring him to Prairie Dog. It's delicious plus he can sample a flight of their craft beers.

Grey Eagle Casino Buffet

Grey Eagle Casino Buffet

Grey Eagle Casino Buffet

grey eagle resort buffet

Every dad can find something they like at a massive buffet! Try Grey Eagle for tons of hot and cold selections. Dad will be thanking you!

👩Best for Mother's Day or Mom's Birthday👩

Lougheed House

The Lougheed House is a hidden gem in the centre of the city.  Highly recommend for an excellent meal in a historic building with lot's of character.

Bow Valley Ranche

This fine dining establishment is a great choice for mothers because of their classic food and atmosphere.

The Lake House

The Lake House

You can't go wrong with The Lake House in Bonavista. Stunning views and exceptional food will make for a memorable meal.

☕Best Coffee Shops☕

1) Higher Ground

1) Higher Ground

1) Higher Ground

higher ground coffee calgary latte

Higher Ground is a long-standing staple in Kensington but you may not know they have a location in Capitol Hill as well. They offer a wide selection of food and drink options.

2) Deville

1) Higher Ground

1) Higher Ground

deville coffee lattes calgary alberta

There are many tasty options when you go to one of the multiple Deville locations, but they are best known for their Nutella Latte.

3) ZCrew

1) Higher Ground

4) Monogram

Located downtown, ZCrew serves up breakfast and lunch options as well as coffee.

4) Monogram

5) Neighbour Coffee

4) Monogram

monogram coffee calgary lattes

Delicious lattes with the addition of some fun seasonal experiments like the mandarin honey latte. Pastries and donuts available too! 

5) Neighbour Coffee

5) Neighbour Coffee

5) Neighbour Coffee

Despite being hidden away in Altadore, Neighbour coffee is always very busy regardless of time of day.

6) Element Cafe

5) Neighbour Coffee

5) Neighbour Coffee

Right on 17th Ave, Element cafe has a great location. They are open late and even serve cocktails at night.

🍞Best Bakeries🍞

1) Alforno

2) Butterblock Bakery

2) Butterblock Bakery

Alforno is a super popular bakery downtown. They have a decent sized seating area and offer breakfast and lunch options too!

2) Butterblock Bakery

2) Butterblock Bakery

2) Butterblock Bakery

Started by a former SAIT student, Butterblock is 17th Ave's best kept secret.  You'll find it hidden n the Devenish building. They make stuffed croissants including Nutella stuffed croissants. OMG heaven.

3) Good Bread

2) Butterblock Bakery

4) Patisserie du Soleil

This bakery might be my favourite. Their bagels are the best in the city (imo) and everything else they make is delicious too. And I love their lattes. Just go!

4) Patisserie du Soleil

4) Patisserie du Soleil

4) Patisserie du Soleil

A literal hidden gem in the SW. Their cinnamon buns are to DIE for as well as many more of their baked goods.

5) Lazy Loaf & Kettle

4) Patisserie du Soleil

5) Lazy Loaf & Kettle

This cute and busy little bakery offers delicious lunch and bakery items.

6) Glamorgan Bakery

4) Patisserie du Soleil

5) Lazy Loaf & Kettle

All Calgarians know and love Glamorgan's famous cheese buns!

🧁Best Sweets & Desserts🧁

1) Chunk'd Cookies

1) Chunk'd Cookies

1) Chunk'd Cookies

This absolutely massive cookies come in unique fun flavour combos. 

2) Made by Marcus

1) Chunk'd Cookies

1) Chunk'd Cookies

Made by Marcus is well known in Calgary for their experimental ice cream flavours. My fave is lemon blueberry!

3) D Spot

1) Chunk'd Cookies

4) Village Ice Cream

D Spot has a massive menu of sweet treats that aren't just for breakfast as they are open late!

4) Village Ice Cream

4) Village Ice Cream

Village Ice Cream is well-loved by Calgarians. They offer exciting new flavours monthly so we never get bored!

5) ReGrub

Probably the most instagrammable of all - ReGrub has many over-the-top milkshakes in crazy fun flavors.

6) Jelly Modern Donuts

These are next level donuts! Try skor bar, lemon curd, peanut butter cup or even maple bacon!

7) Pie Junkie

8) Crave Cupcakes

8) Crave Cupcakes

I bet you didn't think pie could be exciting? Let Pie Junkie change that for you! Their sweet pies are sooo good and they have savory options as well!

8) Crave Cupcakes

8) Crave Cupcakes

8) Crave Cupcakes

Crave makes delectable cupcakes, cookies and cakes. My fave is the mint icing cupcake.

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