The MUST Eat List (5 stars Only)
The BEST Restaurants Calgary has to Offer
This is the BEST of the BEST Calgary has to offer.
Expect perfect marks on:
Ambiance
Service
Food
Experience
Bon Apetit!
We have yet to meet a single person who hasn't regarded this as the "Best Steak of their Life" -- this is no exaggeration. We are lucky to be home to the globally infamous AAA Alberta beef. This steak house usually needs reservations 2 months in advance so CALL IMMEDIATELY and see if you can lock down a table.
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Longview Steakhouse
We have yet to meet a single person who hasn't regarded this as the "Best Steak of their Life" -- this is no exaggeration. We are lucky to be home to the globally infamous AAA Alberta beef. This steak house usually needs reservations 2 months in advance so CALL IMMEDIATELY and see if you can lock down a table.
PIZZZZZA! Great vibes with endearing service is why this is the cities favourite pizza joint. The pizza has been top of the city year over year. Great for lunch, dinner or late eats, the non-pizza dishes are also amazing! Pictured here is the face melting quattro fromaggio with truffle oil ....... o...m...g....
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Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWPIZZZZZA! Great vibes with endearing service is why this is the cities favourite pizza joint. The pizza has been top of the city year over year. Great for lunch, dinner or late eats, the non-pizza dishes are also amazing! Pictured here is the face melting quattro fromaggio with truffle oil ....... o...m...g....
A MUST TRY. Earning "Best New Restaurant in Canada" in 2015 is no joke. They simply AMAZE here. The food will knock your socks off and the amount of food they churn out of their tiny kitchen is truly awe-inspiring.
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Pigeonhole
306 17 Ave SWA MUST TRY. Earning "Best New Restaurant in Canada" in 2015 is no joke. They simply AMAZE here. The food will knock your socks off and the amount of food they churn out of their tiny kitchen is truly awe-inspiring.
Not sure if there's award this restaurant hasn't won. A local standard in excellence.
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Model Citizen
308 17 Ave SWNot sure if there's award this restaurant hasn't won. A local standard in excellence.
Live music in an old school steak house. You must try this steakhouse for the world renowned AAA Alberta beef, award winning wine list and top notch service. A true steak experience.
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Vintage Chophouse and Tavern
320 11 Avenue SouthwestLive music in an old school steak house. You must try this steakhouse for the world renowned AAA Alberta beef, award winning wine list and top notch service. A true steak experience.
Upscale designer vibes with unforgettable plates. A great way to start a night out with friends or a date with your special partner
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Bridgette Bar
739 10 Ave SWUpscale designer vibes with unforgettable plates. A great way to start a night out with friends or a date with your special partner
Simply the best.
The freshest fish in a traditional Japanese restaurant. The portions are as big and the flavour is bang on. It gets very busy so make sure you make reservations fast!
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Sushi Bar Zipang
1010 1 Ave NESimply the best.
The freshest fish in a traditional Japanese restaurant. The portions are as big and the flavour is bang on. It gets very busy so make sure you make reservations fast!
This Italian restaurant has been a staple in Calgary for decades. A relaxed but upbeat environment is the perfect pairing to their unforgettable menu. Like dining at nonna's house
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Mercato
2224 4 St SWThis Italian restaurant has been a staple in Calgary for decades. A relaxed but upbeat environment is the perfect pairing to their unforgettable menu. Like dining at nonna's house
Bonterra Trattoria
1016 8 St SWAmazing food, incredible scenery
the PIZZA is out of this world!!! Chewy crispy crust to die for. Also their late-night happy hour is tough to beat! 9pm to close. Casual vibes make it a great place to start the night
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Posto Pizzeria & Bar
1014 8 St SWthe PIZZA is out of this world!!! Chewy crispy crust to die for. Also their late-night happy hour is tough to beat! 9pm to close. Casual vibes make it a great place to start the night
Super stylish room with very unique take on traditional indian plates. The theme was taking grandma's recipe and putting on the flair. They also have a very cute little outdoor patio and amazing drinks
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Calcutta Cricket Club
1213 17 Ave SWSuper stylish room with very unique take on traditional indian plates. The theme was taking grandma's recipe and putting on the flair. They also have a very cute little outdoor patio and amazing drinks
Brilliantly built space. Amazing lunch and dinner service. Concept is mostly shared plates to bring the communal vibe. Its menu focuses on vegetarian dishes complemented with a couple meats as mains. (The chicken is wow wow wow)
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Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SWBrilliantly built space. Amazing lunch and dinner service. Concept is mostly shared plates to bring the communal vibe. Its menu focuses on vegetarian dishes complemented with a couple meats as mains. (The chicken is wow wow wow)
This is an Old school classic steak house. Been lavished by the Maitre D service and watch the cook grill your steaks in his glass chamber. Possibly the best-flavoured steak house in town. The garlic cheese bread is top 10 things you will ever eat on your entire trip
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Caesar's Steak House & Lounge
512 4 Ave SWThis is an Old school classic steak house. Been lavished by the Maitre D service and watch the cook grill your steaks in his glass chamber. Possibly the best-flavoured steak house in town. The garlic cheese bread is top 10 things you will ever eat on your entire trip
Full Vegetarian!! The first full vegetarian restaurant in Calgary has still held onto the title for the best. Very casual environment makes it perfect for lunch or dinner
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The Coup
924 17 Ave SWFull Vegetarian!! The first full vegetarian restaurant in Calgary has still held onto the title for the best. Very casual environment makes it perfect for lunch or dinner
This tiny family-owned restaurant is a hidden gem that only the locals know about. Amazing fusion food done right. Their brunch is spectacular so don't be surprised if you arrive to a lineup
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Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NWThis tiny family-owned restaurant is a hidden gem that only the locals know about. Amazing fusion food done right. Their brunch is spectacular so don't be surprised if you arrive to a lineup
This historic restaurant has planted itself in Calgary's historic Inglewood community. It brilliantly brings itself to life inside this 100-year-old historic home. The patio is encased in glass so you will be treated to the most serene views of the river during your dinner. Possibly the most romantic dinner in the city.
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Rouge
1240 8 Ave SEThis historic restaurant has planted itself in Calgary's historic Inglewood community. It brilliantly brings itself to life inside this 100-year-old historic home. The patio is encased in glass so you will be treated to the most serene views of the river during your dinner. Possibly the most romantic dinner in the city.
If the long wait list of Longview steakhouse isn’t possible, Hy’s will be the next best thing.
A modern take on the classic steakhouse. Make this the perfect start to your night or an elegant exclamation to the day.
Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
If the long wait list of Longview steakhouse isn’t possible, Hy’s will be the next best thing.
A modern take on the classic steakhouse. Make this the perfect start to your night or an elegant exclamation to the day.
Above the clouds on the 40th floor, Major Tom’s delights with amazing cocktails and the best view of the entire city
Dress your best and head out to an unforgettable meal. A great place for anniversaries, bachelor/bachelorettes, or celebrations of any kind
Major Tom Bar
Above the clouds on the 40th floor, Major Tom’s delights with amazing cocktails and the best view of the entire city
Dress your best and head out to an unforgettable meal. A great place for anniversaries, bachelor/bachelorettes, or celebrations of any kind
Ryuko South - Japanese Kitchen + Bar