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 Casual sidewalk cafe |
2116 4 Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2S 1W7 Canada +1 403 228 5377 |
Come in for a three-course meal or just coffee and desert. Colorfully decorated and offering a choice of seating from split-level restaurant to the more spacious, informal bar, this casual sidewalk cafe is located in the heart of the 4th Street restaurant district. The outdoor patio is perfect for a chilled margarita in summer. A large choice of cafe-style menu items includes pizza, pasta dishes, fajitas and fusion-influenced salads. Vegetarians will have a variety of choices, as will those with special dietary requirements. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wanna dance? |
3828 Macleod Trail Southwest Calgary, AB T2G 2R2 Canada +1 403 287 8811 http://www.atlantictrapandgill... |
If your musical taste favors the tweed and you hanker to kick up your heels a bit, head down to the Atlantic Trap & Grill Pub, where they have a large dance floor and feature live Celtic music every weekend from 8pm until midnight. They also offer some of the best seafood (including their famous beer-battered 'fish and chips') in town: Atlantic lobster, mussels in tomato sauce, a seafood bisque and garlic prawns—all at reasonable prices—and, they have a good assortment of beer on tap. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comfy pub, stylish fare |
1136 Kensington Road NW Calgary, AB T2N 3P3 Canada +1 403 283 7443 |
It was only a matter of time before Victor Choy, proprietor of such trendy bars as The Mercury and Concorde, made his stylish mark on Kensington. The fine-lined woodwork and big windows make this a classier-than-average pub, but it's the menu that truly impresses. This is gourmet pub grub. To go with your beer there are bacon-stuffed burgers with roquefort mayonnaise, sandwiches of pepperoni on rye, baked salmon, and curried chicken salad with peaches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Homemade pizza |
7, 6449 Crowchild Trail Southwest Calgary, AB T3E 5R7 Canada +1 403 242 3323 |
Bella Roma's is the place to go if you are looking for a good meal in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Aside from the terrific menu that includes peppercorn steak and chicken Neptune, you can take advantage of free pool on Sundays, as well as try your luck at a selection of video lottery terminals. They offer an interesting mix of menu items including steak, delicious homemade pizza, veal, and various pasta dishes. You can take advantage of their formal dining room or their less- formal lounge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sing and dance the night away |
3843 19th Street Northwest Calgary, AB T2L 2B3 Canada +1 403 284 9111 |
The Blue House Café is a good place to go if you're looking for something a little different in a dining experience. The lighting is refined and simple; the art is eclectic and the ambience, warm and inviting. It is a lively place where singers and musicians perform spirited Latin American music and original music compositions. Latin America also dominates the menu with an emphasis on fresh seafood and vegetables. The wine menu is extensive and they offer a wide selection of desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Italian dining |
1016 - 8 St SW Calgary, AB T2R 1K2 Canada +1 403 262 8480 http://www.bonterra.ca/ |
There is no shortage of Italian restaurants in Calgary, but most are rather nondescript. Bonterra is an elegant exception. The interior is beautiful with huge iron chandeliers, stonework, fresh flowers, a romantic courtyard and a charming Wine Room for private parties. The menu features fine Italian classics such as antipasti, thin-crust pizzas, pasta, risotto, and entrees like osso buco, beef tenderloin and halibut. Each menu item includes wine suggestions and the wine list itself is a joy: extensive, eclectic and full of tasting notes. Bonterra is cellular-free: another joy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fish and seafood delectables |
5211 Macleod Trail South Calgary, AB T2H 0J3 Canada +1 403 253 7575 |
Boyd's Seafood Restaurant has been on the Calgary restaurant and catering scene for close to fifteen years. This is a casual, modest little restaurant where the emphasis is on serving excellent, fresh seafood at very reasonable prices. You can choose a booth or a table; the service is always fast and friendly. They have a wide variety to choose from including black tiger shrimp and Nova Scotia scallops. For the non-seafood lover there are pastas and sandwiches to enjoy. A large take-out menu is available, as is catering. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A haven for Cajun |
317 10th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2R 0A5 Canada +1 403 269 8889 http://www.canneryrowrestauran... |
Specializing in Cajun food since before it was hip, this dark and woody bar and restaurant in the south-of-downtown Beltline district serves up New Orleans-style R&B and jazz music with food fresh from the coasts of Louisiana and Canada. Diners can find a table or park themselves at the 12-seat oyster bar to watch the kitchen crew get to it on moderately priced classic dishes like "Our Famous Blackened Snapper" and Jambalaya. The operation sits right below an upscale sister, McQueen's Upstairs. Wines by the glass run from CAD5-CAD10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A celebration of steak |
237 8 Avenue Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 5C3 Canada +1 403 264 9494 |
Inhabiting the historic Burns Building, this restaurant is a perfect spot to enjoy Calgary's contribution to world cuisine: fine steaks. The menu features an array of contemporary entrees including rack of lamb, salmon, and chicken breast. The focus here, however, is beef. Drinkwaters offers three different cuts of Alberta AAA Beef in portions ranging from petite 6oz portions to impressive 14oz steaks. The room itself is beautiful with enormous pillars reaching to a high, curved ceiling and the lounge is a classy spot for a bit of spirits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A most romantic place |
1014 8th Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 1K2 Canada +1 403 232 6028 |
Florentine's offers an intimate dining environment with flawless service at prices that will not break the bank. The cozy glow of the fireplace adds a special intimacy to the completely non-smoking environment and each table is situated for the ultimate in privacy. It only seats about 40 people, so reservations are strongly recommended. The menu is "fusion" and features fresh market fish such as North Atlantic Turbot or giant Pacific Prawns. The dessert menu is terrific and they have an ample selection of fine wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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32 years in business |
3511 17th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T3E 0B6 Canada +1 403 242 4597 |
Celebrating its 32nd year, Greco's is now serving its second and third generations of Calgarians. It is family owned and operated, and offers excellent food at very reasonable prices. Their specialties are delicious pizza and steaks, but the menu includes soups and salads. For a formal dining experience, choose the restaurant; for a casual afternoon or evening, visit the lounge, which offers Video Lottery Terminals and large screen televisions. Selections from senior's menu are just $6.95 everyday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ciao bella |
1935 Uxbridge Drive Northwest Stadium Shopping Centre Calgary, AB T2N 2V2 Canada +1 403 220 0222 http://www.lucianosrestaurant.com |
This friendly eatery is bright with quirky grape-shaped light fixtures, ubiquitous checkered tablecloths and a young, attractive staff. The cuisine might be best described as 'fun Italian' that features such favourites as Gnocchi, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala and pizzas. Their selection of pastas is lengthy and servings are enormous. While Italian-food purists might scoff at the less traditional dishes, such as the General Po Hunan Pasta, Luciano's offers enjoyable and affordable meals in a casual atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic Italian and Mediterranean |
1001 1 Street SW 10 Avenue Southwest and 1 Stree Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0T8 Canada +1 403 263 1112 |
This new Italian restaurant occupies a charming old building in Calgary's downtown. The interior walls feature large and garish murals of Italian scenes, and the intimate tables are set with classy linens and candles. Both the lunch and dinner menu contain classic Italian dishes such as minestrone soup, homemade pasta (angel hair with snow crab is especially popular), and traditional veal, steak and chicken dishes. There are also a few Middle Eastern dishes such as kebabs and tabouli salad. The wine list is rather small, with most selections available at moderate rates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic dining downtown |
121 8 Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 1B4 Canada +1 403 232 8080 |
Martin's pays homage to historic Calgary with walls lined with black and white photos from the city's colourful past and wooden furniture and floors reminiscent of another era. The menu is decidedly modern with an eclectic variety of dishes that includes blackened cheeseburgers, sesame crusted sole with scallion ginger oil, and triple-pepper crusted New York steak. There are also salads, pasta and chicken entrees. The wine list features 13 wines available by the glass for about CAD6 each. There is a lounge upstairs and a small patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazzy, uptown seafood dining |
317 10th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0A5 Canada +1 403 269 8889 http://www.canneryrowrestauran... |
This upscale sister operation to Cannery Row offers exotic fish and shellfish in a hip, Chicago speakeasy style, though there is still more than a hint of New Orleans from downstairs. You will find live vintage jazz and blues at the piano each night, and plenty of room between tables to stretch out, talk and enjoy. For appetizers, there's everything from PEI mussels (in tomato and garlic broth, to a grilled veal chop. Louisiana-influenced fresh seafood is the primary focus, and the selection varies according to availability. Live jazz only makes it taste better. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Elegant sushi house |
7-1915 32 Avenue North East Calgary, AB T2E 6R6 Canada +1 403 250 1688 |
With cherry wood accents, paper lanterns and subtle lighting, this restaurant is an elegant venue for fine Japanese dining. The menu features traditional Japanese cuisine including salad, don, noodles, tempura, yakimono, and, of course, a wide assortment of sushi. Misai is fully licensed and a range of sake and Japanese beer is available. VIP tatami rooms are suited to meetings or private functions, and a free shuttle service is available for large luncheon groups or dinner guests from northeast hotels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Warm and friendly |
1153 Kensington Crescent North West Calgary, AB T2N 1X7 Canada +1 403 296 3200 |
With the startling number of Celtic pubs sprouting up in town you'd think Calgary's civic planning department is run by the Guinness family. Still, no one is complaining. Molly Malone's is one of the better new pubs in the trendy Kensington neighbourhood. Subdued lighting, intimate booths and a huge bar make for a relaxed pint, and if you are having trouble deciding, the ubiquitous Guinness-propaganda on the walls offers some suggestion. The menu features a variety of beer-inspired pub fare such as Smithwicks fish and chips and ploughman's sandwich. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prime Rib like no other |
345 10th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0A5 Canada +1 403 262 5541 |
Mother Tucker's serves delicious Alberta beef: their specialty is Prime Rib. They also offer chicken, seafood, ribs and a selection of excellent vegetarian choices, including a salad bar with over 60 items. Brunch is served on Sundays. The selection of ales and lagers is large and you will find great prices on the red and white house wines. Mother Tucker's is decorated in dark woods and rich reds and offers a formal dining room as well as a lounge featuring pool tables, dartboards and an identical menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale dining |
320 4th Avenue Southwest (Westin Calgary) Calgary, AB T2P 2S6 Canada +1 403 266 1611 |
The Owl's Nest personifies upscale dining and is located in the heart of downtown Calgary. The restaurant is bright and beautiful with hardwood floors, linen tablecloths and napkins, and beautiful plants and greenery. They offer a delicious brunch on weekends, which includes homemade omelets and hash browns, as well as an assortment of vegetables, soups and baked goods. They have one of the largest wine selections in the city, and their lobster bisque and veal medallions are their most popular dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine dining at its plushest |
125 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 1B4 Canada +1 403 263 3262 |
Formerly housing the Bank of Nova Scotia, this heritage building on Stephen Avenue is now the home to one of Calgary's fine dining rooms. There are few restaurants this plush in Calgary, with huge chandeliers, marble bartops and a curved Opera House-style staircase. The menu matches the decor, with elegant dishes such as salmon carpaccio and rosemary-scented rack of lamb with marsala. There is a separate lunch menu, a tapas list in the lounge and an upstairs humidor with cigars and fine ports and cognacs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A supper club to bring your friends |
1006 11th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0G3 Canada +1 403 244 2440 |
As you enter The Roxbury the first thing you notice is their beautiful foyer and majestic, old-style staircase. Relax in one of the comfortable, deep armchairs or choose a more formal, sit-down table; play pool or a game of darts. This cocktail bar and supper club has an impressive list of appetizers including calamari, chicken wings, California salad rolls and chicken dumplings. They also offer entrees such as grilled chicken breast with prawns and an excellent grilled Atlantic salmon. Their wine and martini selection is particularly impressive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh noodle soups |
2110 Crowchild Trail Northwest Calgary, AB T3B 4Z1 Canada +1 403 282 2553 |
It is easy to forget you are in the middle of Calgary's bustling Chinatown while dining in this Vietnamese eatery. The subdued colours and lighting make for a quiet and enjoyable meal. Y2K offers up traditional Vietnamese dishes such as deep fried quails and spring rolls, egg noodle soups, rice bowls, stir fried noodles and vermicelli selections. Their is a wide selection of vegetarian, prawn, beef and chicken dishes. The beef noodle soup is especially fantastic. Drop by for authentic Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable Chinatown prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For nocturnal chop-sticking |
555-11th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 1P6 Canada +1 403 234 8088 http://www.singaporesams.com/ |
For many Calgarians, a lifelong love of Asian food began with a dinner at Sam's. This stylish restaurant features dishes representing a wide range of Asian cuisines. You can find Peking, Cantonese, and Thai dishes on their extensive menu. There is also a Mongolian-style grill where diners assemble their own veggie, meat and sauce combinations and are charged by weight. Lunch and dinner buffets are available. There is nothing daring on the menu, but all the familiar favourites are here. Sam's is open late for midnight ginger beef cravings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine food from Naples |
24 4th Street Northeast Calgary, AB T2E 3R7 Canada +1 403 232 8901 http://www.ilsogno.org/ |
This elegant Italian dining room is a welcome addition to Calgary's Italian cuisine scene. Specializing in cuisine from Naples, the kitchen turns out pasta, veal, lamb, seafood, rabbit and beef dishes traditionally styled with flavours of rosemary, fennel and fresh tomatoes. Their lunch menu offers up lighter fare, and a Sunday brunch features sublime dishes including the delightfully-named Eggs in Purgatory: a tasty baked egg dish. The small wine list features an international selection, and the decor is reminiscent of an Italian villa with fresh flowers, earth-tone walls and rustic chandeliers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A seafood tradition in Calgary |
203 - 328 Centre Street Southeast Chinatown Calgary, AB T2P 0M7 Canada +1 403 294 1800 |
The Kingfisher restaurant offers a warm and cozy ambience with quick and attentive service. The restaurant is divided into three sections, and you're seated according to the size of your party. Offerings include some of the best seafood in the city including calamari, deep-fried oysters, clams fried in butter, prawns, scallops and char. There is an excellent sampling plate that consists of crab, mussels, clams and prawns, as well as an excellent dessert menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant downtown dining |
12 Stephen Avenue Southeast Hyatt Regency Calgary Calgary, AB T2G 5P6 Canada +1 403 537 4449 / +1 403 717 1234 (Hotel) http://www.thomsonsrestaurant.... |
This elegant dining room is part of the new Hyatt Regency Hotel on Stephen Avenue Walk. The restaurant inhabits a charming historic building and the decor emphasizes the room's history with iron chandeliers and original brickwork. The dinner menu features inspired versions of fine entrees including sea bass, grilled ahi tuna, veal, steaks, rack of lamb and venison chops. The lunch menu offers lighter fare such as pastas and sandwiches, and the breakfast menu features both a buffet and a la carte items. If you are a hotel guest, you can order the food from here via room service, so go ahead and enjoy! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Asian food |
222 7th Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2N 1V8 Canada +1 403 693 8778 http://www.atouchofgingerdelig... |
This restaurant in the trendy Kensington district specializes in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Most popular are the "at table" barbecues of meat and seafood, but other menu items include beef satay, Saigon salad, Thai curries, Vietnamese beef noodle soups, rice vermicelli and a variety of appetizers including something called Sea Ghost Fingers. The decor is standard Asian-restaurant chic, complete with lanterns, Asian prints and the ubiquitous tank of tropical fish. This is a fine place for a tasty and affordable Asian feed. Review © 2007, Wcities |