The Rocky Mountains attract countless visitors to Alberta, Canada. Nearby is the city of Calgary, which is also worth stopping by. The region around the famous Banff and Jasper National Parks therefore has plenty to offer not only for nature lovers but also for true gourmets.
In response to the question „Where to eat in Calgary“, our article offers you our selection of the top 12 restaurants in Calgary.
Tip #1: Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef, the (animated) smallest chef in the world, cooks at The Dorian Calgary – right on your table! This illusion is made possible by projectors in the ceiling, which project entertaining programmes between each course onto the diner’s plate and the table around it.
Look forward to Le Petit Chef, a 3D dining show at The Dorian Calgary!
The real menu is of course created by the kitchen crew of The Dorian. This kind of special dinner is unique and that’s why Le Petit Chef is one of the best places to eat in Calgary!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian menu and Children’s menu available
Speciality:
3D dinner show
Price:
Le Petit Chef Classic : $129.00*
Le Petit Chef Vegetarisch: $129.00*
Le Petit Chef Junior (5-12 years): $65.00*
*All menus are + 20% gratuity + 5% GST per person
Hours:
According to schedule; reservation required
Location:
Le Petit Chef at Dorian Hotel – Bistro Novelle Restaurant
525 5 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1P7
Canada
Contact:
Phone: +1 403-300-6630 and ask for Sandie Modina
Email: lepetitchef@thedorianhotel.com
Webpage: https://lepetitchef.com/Calgary
Tip #2: Vero Bistro Moderne
The best of European cuisine is served at Vero Bistro Moderne. Passionate bistro owner Jenny specializes in Italian, Spanish and some French cuisine. She regularly travels to these faraway countries to discover new things and serve her guests only the best ingredients. „Vero“ means „true“ in Italian and that’s how close you feel to the countries of origin of the respective dishes.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly, vegan options, gluten free options
Speciality:
Italian, Spanish and French Cuisine
Price:
Antipasti: from $17,00
Entree: from $32,00
Dinner Menu: $105,00
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Monday: Closed
Locations:
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1V5
Canada
Contact:
Tip #3: The Lake House
The Lake House could be the place to celebrate your next special occasion. The restaurant is located on Lake Bonavista and its terrace also faces directly onto the water.
Here you can enjoy international cuisine with the focus on great meat and steak dishes as well as delicious seafood. On cold days, the open fireplace inside is another highlight of this special address.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly, vegan options, gluten free options
Speciality:
International Cuisine | Steak | Seafood
Price:
Lunch:
Appetizers: from $13,00
Mains: from $19,00
Dinner:
Appetizers: from $13,00
Mains: from $26,00
Dessert: from $12,00
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:30am – 1:30pm & 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Friday: 11:30am – 1:45pm & 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Locations:
The Lake House
747 Lake Bonavista Dr SE
Calgary, AB T2J 2M2
Canada
Contact:
Tip #4: Broken Plate
If you’re looking for Greek food in Calgary, then you can’t go past Broken Plate. Their delicious Mediterranean dishes such as Kopanisti, which are grilled red peppers with feta and cream cheese dip, traditional Moussaka or grilled octopus will transport you to the land of the great philosophers and thinkers. Be sure to save some room for dessert and enjoy a sugary Baklava.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly, gluten free options
Speciality :
Greek cuisine
Price:
Sarters: from $10,50
Mains: from $29,00
Desserts: from $10,00
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Monday: Closed
Location:
Broken Plate
10816 Macleod Trail SE Unit 590
Calgary, AB T2J 5N8
Canada
Contact:
Tip #5: LOCAL Public Eatery 8th Ave
There is a lot to discover in Calgary downtown. For us, one of the best restaurants in Calgary downtown is the Local Public Eatery on 8th Avenue.
Here you can enjoy a delicious meal in large or small groups and there should be something for everyone on the menu: Burgers with hand-pressed patties, fried chicken ramen, a tuna poke rice bowl and many other delicacies await visitors here.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly, vegan and gluten free options
Speciality:
International Cuisine | Suitable for groups
Price:
Starters from $9,50
Burgers from: $21,00
Sandwiches & Handhelds from: $17,75
Mains from: $17,00
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 12:00am
Friday: 11:00am – 1:00am
Saturday: 10:00am – 1:00am
Sunday: 10:00am – 12:00am
Location:
LOCAL Public Eatery 8th Ave
310 8 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1C1
Canada
Contact:
Phone: +1 403-264-7808
Website: Link
Tip #6: The Derrick Gin Mill & Kitchen
The Derrick restaurant is another great food (& drinks) spot in Calgary Downtown. Especially for gin lovers, we highly recommend taking a closer look at the drinks menu. The menu features typical bar classics and together with the western-style interior, this makes the bar a really cool restaurant in Calgary.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly
Speciality:
Cocktails | Smoked steaks
Price:
Salads: from $14,00
Small plates from: $8,00
Mains: from $30,00
Sandwiches: from $20
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Monday: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Thursday & Friday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday: closed
Location:
The Derrick Gin Mill & Kitchen
620 8 Ave SW #102
Calgary, AB T2P 1G6
Canada
Contact:
Phone: +1 403-475-7226
Webpage: https://thederrickyyc.com/
Tip #7: Annabelle’s Kitchen
Antipasti lovers will get their money’s worth at Annabelle’s Kitchen restaurant. The restaurant serves real Italian classics such as pasta, pizza – and antipasti. The dishes themselves are freshly prepared on site. A special highlight is the drinks menu with great wines, cocktails and local craft beers.
Insider tip: The happy hour, Monday – Friday, 3:00pm to 5:00pm!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly; gluten free options
Speciality:
Italian specialities
Price:
Antipasti: from $10,00
Pizza: from $21,00
Pasta: from $25,00
Dessert: from $9,00
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11:30am – 9:00pm
Friday: 11:30am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Sunday: closed
Location:
Annabelle’s Kitchen
111 8 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
Canada
Contact:
Phone: +1 403-263-5330
Website: https://www.annabelleskitchen.ca/
Tip #8: First Street Market: Food Hall & Bar
First Street Market has it all! Just like at a market, you can experience and try out several restaurants in one place! Different kitchen teams come together in a large, spacious hall and serve the best of all possible flavors and diets. A real insider tip, as many locals simply love this spot, as it has so much to offer!
Dietary options:
Many different nutritional orientations are taken into account
Speciality:
Big variety of food & drinks | Market hall
Price:
Depend on different restaurant spaces
Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 7:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Location:
First Street Market: Food Hall & Bar
1327 1 St SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0W3
Canada
Contact:
Website: https://fsmyyc.com/
Tip #9: Saltlik
Located in the center of downtown Calgary, the Saltlik steakhouse will make the hearts of all meat lovers beat faster. In an elegant yet cozy atmosphere, you can enjoy real premium cuts such as filet mignon or bone-in ribeye as well as delicious pasta like prawn spaghetti. Vegetarian alternatives are offered, but it has to be said that the focus here is on fish and meat dishes.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian options
Speciality:
Steakhouse
Price:
Starters: from $10,75
Salads & Veggies: from $ 12,00
Pastas: from $18,00
Main Plates: from: $23,00
Steaks: from $ 38,50
Desserts: from $ 12,50
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Location:
Saltlik
101 8 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
Canada
Contact:
Phone: +1 403-537-1160
Website: https://saltlik.com/
Tip #10: Wise & Wright
Are you looking for a restaurant where you can enjoy a healthy breakfast or lunch? Then Wise & Wright is the place for you. The menu has something for everyone, whether veggie, vegan, gluten-free or with meat, and the team emphasizes the great importance of using high-quality ingredients. Look forward to delicious smoothies, bowls, juices and coffee, which are served from Monday to Friday.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten friendly
Speciality:
Healthy Café
Price:
Price range: $10,00 – $20,00€ per dish
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Location:
Wise & Wright
317 7 Ave SW #163
Calgary, AB T2P 2Y9
Canada
Contact:
Phone: +1 403-454-2987
Website: https://www.wiseandwright.ca/
Tip #11: Minas Brazilian Steakhouse
If you can’t get enough of steakhouses in Calgary, we also recommend a visit to the Minas Brazilian Steakhouse. The secrets of the tasty steaks on site come from the cooking culture of south-east Brazil. You can choose your dishes à la carte, but the restaurant is best known for its service in typical Brazilian rodizio style. This is a kind of open barbecue cuisine and is therefore similar to a buffet.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and gluten free options
Speciality:
Brazilian Steakhouse | Rodizio
Price:
Rodizio prices (1,5 hours max.)
Lunch: $49,00/ p.p.
Vegetarian Lunch: $39,00/ p.p.
Dinner: $66,00/ p.p.
Vegetarian Dinner: $45,00/ p.p.
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:30am – 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:30am – 9:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am – 9:00pm
Monday: Closed
Location:
Minas Brazilian Steakhouse
136 2 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0S7
Canada
Contact:
Tip #12: The Casbah
The Casbah will whisk you away to Morocco! And not just in culinary terms, but also through the traditional Moroccan furnishings, the crockery, the decor, the light and the smells. The menu includes a traditional soup, beef merguez and couscous, flavored in different ways and with different types of meat and vegetables. As special entertainment, a performance by a belly dancer can be booked in advance as part of the dinner programme.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian friendly, gluten free options
Speciality:
Moroccan Cuisine
Price:
Starters from $7,00
Mains from $30,00
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Sunday – Tuesday: Closed
Location:
The Casbah
720 11 Ave SW Lower Level
Calgary, AB T2R 0E4
Canada
Contact:
Phone: +1 403-265-9800
Website: https://www.casbahrestaurant.ca/
Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!
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