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Bottlescrew Bill's Pub


South Korea makes beer?
140 - 10 Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2R 0A3
Canada
+1 403 263 7900
http://www.bottlescrewbill.com
With a list 200 beers deep, Bill's boasts Calgary's largest selection of suds. The "Around-the-World-in-80-Beers" program is a journey—complete with souvenir passport—through 80 import beers from such obscure beer-producing nations as Slovakia and Trinidad. The cozy surroundings, including a warm fireplace room, ensure that your drinking is done in comfort. And if that third bottle of Polish brew has got you hungry, Bill's menu includes tasty pub fare such as, ahem, sautéed bull's testicles.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Buzzards Cowboy Cuisine


Saddle up and chow down
140 - 10 Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2R 0A3
Canada
+1 403 264 6959
http://www.cowboycuisine.com/
Most Calgarians only "go cowboy" for the two weeks surrounding the annual Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, but western culture is still deeply ingrained in the city and region. This place is decorated with barn wood, barbed wire, western oil paintings and prairie antiques. A moderately priced menu offers buffalo steaks, Buckaroo Beans and fried bull calf testicles, more delicately known as prairie oysters. Burgers come in four varieties: beef, buffalo, chicken and veggie. There's an English pub to the back offering a myriad of brews from around the world.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Caesar's Steak House


Voted 'Best Fine Dining'
512 4th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0J6
Canada
+1 403 264 1222
Dark wood paneling and hardwood floors set a classy mood at Caesar's; the service is impeccable and the food is mouthwatering. Because of its popularity, reservations are recommended. The food is a little pricey, but if you like Alberta Beef, this is a great place to enjoy it. You can also choose from an array of other entrees including ribs, chicken, soups and salads. They have a large selection of both red and white wines, and private banquet facilities are available. Valet parking begins every day at 5pm.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Castle Cafe and Steakhouse


Irresistable buffet
7746 Elbow Drive Southwest
Calgary, AB T2V 1K2
Canada
+1 403 253 6474
Take your appetite to The Castle where they offer an all you-can-eat buffet every day of the week. You can take advantage of their large selection of items including soups, salads, hot roast beef, and an array of desserts. The Castle has offered casual dining for over 23 years in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can enjoy the buffet from 11am until 2pm on weekdays, or from 10am until 2pm on weekends. If buffets aren't your style, you can also choose from a large selection on the main menu.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Castle Cafe and Steakhouse photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Cat 'n Fiddle Pub


A down home welcome
540 16th Avenue Northwest
Calgary, AB T2M 0J4
Canada
+1 403 289 0414
The Cat 'n Fiddle Pub is a delightful restaurant that serves up home cooked meals in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The menu offers everything from delicious breakfasts to homemade apple pie. Their menu is large and varied: you can order breakfast, pub food, appetizers, sandwiches or salads. They also have an extensive martini selection. The dining room is spacious and seats about 70 people. Fast, friendly service complements a casual and unpretentious atmosphere. Enjoy their large-screen televisions or try your hand at a game of pool.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Charlie's Wine Bar & Grille


See and be seen
501 17th Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2S 0A9
Canada
+1 403 229 2090
Charlie's is a wine bar in the truest sense of the word. Take a seat by the bar or enjoy a cozy table for two overlooking bustling 17th Avenue. They offer a huge selection of wines and martinis along with daily drink specials. Their menu consists of California cuisine including vegetable wraps, seafood and steak. They offer live entertainment Monday through Sunday in a casual but tasteful atmosphere. Located in the trendy Mount Royal area and close to shopping, banking and business centers it attracts an upscale and youthful clientele.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Charlie's Wine Bar & Grille photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Cristy's Rotisserie Chicken


Slow roasted chicken
2775 32nd Avenue Northeast
Calgary, AB T1Y 2G1
Canada
+1 403 250 2828
The specialty here is delicious, succulent chicken that is slowly oven roasted rather than coated with batter or deep-fried, a method that is rapidly catching on. You can order a Chicken Clubhouse and a Chicken Cheese Melt and still have enough moolah in your wallet for seconds. There are also a number of delicious salads and desserts to choose from. This is the fast food of chicken; you will find a casual but fast paced atmosphere in a clean and unpretentious setting.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Dixon's Public House


Maritimer memorabilia
24, 15425 Bannister Road Southeast
Calgary, AB T2X 3E9
Canada
+1 403 254 1200
http://www.calgarysbestpubs.co...
Dixon's Public House offers a large and varied menu that takes you back east to the salty breezes of the Canadian Maritimes. Try the Guinness and asparagus soup, or their Jack Daniel's barbecued chicken. Although it's a little out of the way, you will be glad you came to check out the food and charm. The decor is reminiscent of an old British pub with all kinds of memorabilia from the Maritimes that decorate the walls. They also have an upstairs and patio seating is available in the warmer months.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Greco Pizza


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
 

 
Homestead Restaurant & Pizza Place


Heading home after a long night
1410 17th Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2T 0C3
Canada
+1 403 244 4811
The Homestead is a casual, down-home restaurant (hence the name) that offers "comfort foods" such as burgers, fries, pizza and nachos. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, music videos and sports play on the televisions and they offer a large and eclectic menu with everything from sandwiches to fish and chips to an all-day breakfast. There are a couple of booths to choose from and when the bars along 17th Avenue close, The Homestead fills up.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Honey's Pizza and Sports Parlour


For all you sports fans
517 10th Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2R 0A8
Canada
+1 403 294 1494
If you're a big sports fan, or know someone who is, check out Honey's Pizza & Sports Parlor. Their central location coupled with great prices, makes it an easy choice if you're looking for munchies and jugs of draft. They offer three televisions and one big screen with round the clock sports via satellite. You can also shoot a game of pool, or take part in their dart tournaments. Honey's is reminiscent of an old English pub, with a wrap-around bar and hardwood floors.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Hy's Steakhouse


A great steak house
316 4th Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2P 0H8
Canada
+1 403 263 2222
http://www.hyssteakhouse.com/
The locals consider Hy's a Calgary institution. Dinner for two will run you about fifty dollars though, so it's not for the budget conscious. Richly decorated in reds and gold with opulent carpeting underfoot, Hy's is upscale without being ostentatious. If you are looking to spoil yourself or someone you love, take them to Hy's for some of the best steak in the province. They also do a great job with an array of seafood, chicken and salads, and have an extensive wine menu.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hy's Steakhouse photo by Angie Geworsky
Photo: Angie Geworsky
 

 
Mother Tucker's


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
 

 
Quincy's on Seventh


Elegant dining with uptown flavour
609 7th Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2P 0Y9
Canada
+1 403 264 1000
http://www.quincysonseventh.com/
This is the place to go if you have a craving for red meat; nothing will satisfy like a big hunk of prime Alberta beef. There are so many steak choices on the menu, that there is only have room for one chicken entrée. They also offer 12 other beef dishes as well as a rack of lamb and wild mushroom bisque that are particularly satisfying. Quincy's decor is a rich combination of light and dark woods, and the result is an atmosphere of high-end comfort.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Ranche


Historic fine dining
15979 Bow Valley Trail Southeast
Calgary, AB T2J 6J5
Canada
+1 403 225 3939
http://www.crmr.com/theranche/...
If you have been searching for authentic Albertan cuisine and can't find it downtown, the Ranche provides a special prairie dining experience. Located on the edge of town near Fish Creek Provincial Park, the charming restaurant is located in a farmhouse recently restored to its original 1940's condition. Overlooking Fish Creek Valley and surrounding ranch lands, the stunning view is enough to inspire a healthy appetite. It specializes in romantic candlelit dinners, with discreet service and subdued lighting.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Ranche photo by Anton Baser, GLIMPSE
Photo: Anton Baser, GLIMPSE
 

 
Rouge


History Invites You
1240 8th Ave SE
Calgary, AB
Canada
+1 403 531 2767
If you want to taste a little bit of Calgary's history as well as enjoy fine dining in an old-fashioned atmosphere, spend an hour or two at the Rouge. Choose from a number of private rooms in this beautiful restaurant situated on four acres of immaculately kept grounds. The menu is always interesting, with an emphasis on beef, game and chicken dishes. Some of the more popular choices are Alberta Rack of Lamb and a venison paté. There is also an extensive wine menu.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Roxbury


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
Roxbury photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Tony Roma's


A place for ribs
3010 23rd Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 8R7
Canada
+1 403 242 7427
http://www.tonyromas.com
Tony Roma's has several locations in the city, each boasting soft lighting, hardwood floors, lots of plants and attention to detail, making it a great place to bring family and friends for a dose of comfort food. Although they specialize in ribs, you can also choose from an appetizer platter filled with potato skins, chicken wings and deep fried cheese sticks, as well as a variety of salads and steak and chicken entrees—but the flame broiled baby back ribs in tangy barbeque sauce are the biggest hit.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tony Roma's photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Tops Pizza and Steak House


Homemade pizza
5602 4th Street Northwest
Calgary, AB T2K 1B2
Canada
+1 403 275 2722
Throw on your jeans and take advantage of some of the best pizza and steak the city has to offer. They feature specials every day: on Monday you can enjoy pasta specials for just $5.95, on Tuesday choose chicken wings for just 15 cents each, Fridays enjoy live entertainment and kick up your heels on the dance floor. Sit at a booth or a table and watch a major sporting event on the big screen televisions—they show them all.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Trio Pizza and Steak House


Casual dining and great prices
4515 Macleod Trail Southwest
Calgary, AB T2G 0A5
Canada
+1 403 287 2136
The Trio is a casual dining facility that offers pizza, pasta and ribs. It also has an adjoining pub where you can shoot a game of darts, or choose from their large selection of ales. They offer delicious homemade pizzas with a variety of toppings as well as soup, salads, and ribs. Their baked spaghetti is particularly delicious and one of their more popular dishes. They are licensed for beer and wine.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Wildwood Pub


Food inspired by the Rockies
2417-4th Street Southwest
(Cliff Bungalow - Mission)
Calgary, AB T2S 1X5
Canada
+1 403 228 9113
http://www.wildwoodgrill.ca/
Canadians struggle at times to define their national cuisine, fumbling away about cod, fiddleheads, maple syrup and tourtiere. But a relatively new spot at the end of trendy Fourth Street SW is making its stand on the notion of contemporary Canadian cuisine, drawing from the wilds of the nearby Canadian Rockies. A run through the moderately priced menu reveals everything from buffalo and caribou to lamb and Woodland rabbit.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Wildwood Pub photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
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