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Calgary's Best Restaurants

I'll be the first to say BEST restaurant is subjective.  More accurately, I'd say some restaurants are better suited for certain occasions than others.  There is good food everywhere, it's just a matter of choosing what food and atmosphere best fits the vibe you wanna set for the evening.  That said, I get asked for restaurant recommendations Every. Single. Day.  So here you go!

Best Hot Spots Everyone Goes To

These hot spots always have a wait list.  They aren't just the cool place to be seen though, the food is actually amazing.  Worth the wait!

Una Pizza & Wine

Una Pizza & Wine

Una Pizza & Wine

outside una pizza calgary

Smack dab in the middle of 17th ave, Una is Calgary's hottest pizza spot.  They serve up thin crust pizzas that will make even deep dish fans weak in the knees. Try their mushroom pizza with truffle oil! Yummm. Note this place is always crowded and always has a line up and prices are not cheap for a thin crust pizza.

Shiki Menya

Una Pizza & Wine

Una Pizza & Wine

ramen calgary shiki menya

Mention "ramen" in Calgary and Shiki Menya will 100% enter the conversation. This hip place in Bridgeland is known for limiting the number of ramen bowls released daily and the long waitlist that results. Whenever I go I can't NOT get the Chili Goma. The broth, the noodles, the spicy level, everything is perfection! 

Native Tongues

Una Pizza & Wine

Native Tongues

tacos at native tongues calgary

Native tongues is known for it's small, juicy and flavourful soft tacos and delicious margaritas.  I'd recommend going on a Tuesday for $2.99 tacos and ordering a mezcalgarita.  As with others on this list, the usual warning applies - expect a waitlist for a table.  However, there are often a few spots available at the bar.

Best for a Romantic Anniversary Dinner

Top service, outstanding decor, luxury food. These aren't for everyday. I mean, unless you are rich cuz then I'd say yes, DO eat here everyday. 

Modern Steak

Modern Steak

Modern Steak

modern steak calgary steakhouse restaurant

Modern Steak has two locations, one in Kensington and one on Stephen Avenue. My fave is the Stephen ave location because of the rooftop patio with gorgeous views of the Calgary tower and downtown. Naturally the food is also spectacular.  Highly recommend for a more extravagant night out.

Alloy

Modern Steak

Modern Steak

inside alloy restaurant calgary

Delicious! 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. 

Chairman's

Modern Steak

Chairman's

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.  I would definitely return and would highly recommend for a fancy night out or to make a special occasion extra special.

Best for a Birthday Dinner with Friends

These popular spots serve up family style dining or dishes that work best for sharing. (As in, you wouldn't order $17 worth of Brussels spouts just for yourself but when split with a big group, it just makes sense.)  Plan your birthday, bar mitzvah, or divorce party here. 

Lulu Bar

Ten Foot Henry

Model Milk

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

Ten Foot Henry

Model Milk

inside model milk restaurant calgary

Model Milk is also 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

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 Pizza

Calgary's pizza scene used to be lackluster, but in recent years the competition has really picked up, which really benefits us as the consumer!  There are lots of good choices, but here are some faves.

Noble Pie

Connie & John's

Connie & John's

noble pie calgary pizza best

Noble Pie started as a small pizza pop-up within Eighty Eight brewing but quickly took on a life of it's own. This New York style pizza is truly delicious. Expect big floppy slices of heaven. They now have their own digs downtown Calgary, you can't stay in but you can order pick-up or delivery.

Connie & John's

Connie & John's

Connie & John's

connie and johns pizza pepperoni calgary

Connie and John are famous local chef's who we already know because of Charcut, Charbar and Alley Burger. They've now added pizza to their repertoire, because why not?  This pizza stands up the Connie & John's name. It's cheese and greasy in the best way possible. Get it to go from Charbar or pick-up from their new Blush Lane location in Marda Loop.

POW Pizza

Connie & John's

POW Pizza

pow pizza calgary alberta detroit style thick crust

Detroit style pizza is having a moment in Calgary. This uber-thick crust pizza is fluffy yet heavily cheese-laden and definitely filling. Take-out only!

Best Mexican

Who doesn't love tacos!? Hard shell tacos are old news as everyone wants delicate soft shell tacos that are filled with succulent slow cooked meats.

Native Tongues

Native Tongues

Native Tongues

calgary mexican native tounges taco

Native Tongues is part of the well known collection of restaurants that make up the Thank-you Hospitality Group.  Known for their small, juicy, soft-shell tacos and margarita collection Native Tongues is a go-to taco destination.

Tu Taco

Native Tongues

Native Tongues

calgary tu taco mexican food

Full disclosure I haven't yet been to Tu Taco. But I will soon! I have heard good things and I really want to try the birria tacos! Will report back ASAP.

Moose & Poncho

Native Tongues

Moose & Poncho

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 Sreet market. 

Best Casual Eats

Sometimes less is best.  These casual joints are a great place to chill with friends, take your parents or just have a low key but extremely tasty meal. 

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.

Comery Block

First Street Market

Comery Block

inside bar comery block calgary

There are so many good BBQ places but I especially like Comery Block because not only do they have amazing BBQ, they are located on 17th ave, have a sweet patio and have a solid cocktail menu. Yes, please.  I'll see you there Monday for pork rib night!

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