Canadian Restaurants in Calgary, AB

“A nice place to visit with relaxing environment like eating and shopping“

“Best food yet again and our server Cheyenne went above and beyond for us as always thank you for being so awesome for me and my wife will continue to recommend your Barlow location to everyone we meet“

“My daughter and I dined at 530pm yesterday, May 24th 2025. We chose to sit in the dining room. We were lead to a table by the fireplace under a great chandelier. The ambiance of Joey Crowfoot is lively and warm. Comfortable seating, perfectly sized tables, and excellent lighting. Our server, whose name I can't recall - tall dark and handsome and a theater major - was attentive and friendly. The food we had was absolutely incredible. We chose goyza dumplings to start which were so flavourful and perfectly cooked. My daughter ordered the hamburger and fries and even with her braces bothering her, she demolished. My blackened chicken with warm potato salad was hands down the BEST meal I've had in a restaurant in a long, long time. I will be dreaming of that salad until I can get back there again !!“

“Had a good experience at Ten Foot Henry. I went with a couple friends, everything from the delicious food, friendly knowledgeable service! Looking forward to visiting again next time I'm in Calgary.“

“Just had the chicken parm rose style and it was the most incredible dish I’ve ever eaten. Next time order it and you won’t be disappointed. You’ll crave it daily,weekly,monthly! My server was Nash and he was the absolute best server experience I’ve had!“

“My wife and I had our wedding reception at The Lake House and it truly was beautiful! The scenery and the elegance of the restaurant itself are incomparable for a wedding venue. From there we go to the food. The food was absolutely delicious and all of of our guests praised the restaurant for the amazing options they were presented along with how absolutely tasty every single bite was. From the appetizers, to the main course, to the dessert and the late night snack, every single bite was spectacular. As we continue on the accommodating and excellence of service go beyond compare. Every step of the way the team at The Lake House catered to what our wants were and offered great advice and options to make sure we landed on the right decision. When spending so much money on everything to do with a wedding it can add up and you want to make sure the value is there and that you’re not over spending on one thing vs. another. They made sure that as costs added up for us elsewhere we really saw the value while still getting an elite, exceptional, beyond compare venue that just took care of nearly everything. My wife and I live busy lives and had a baby shortly after our wedding and have repeatedly told each other since the wedding we truly owe it to the restaurant to make sure we sit down, take time and praise how truly happy we were with our experience in a review so that everyone knows and we can hopefully give them some extra business and help others have as spectacular an experience as us. Since our time there many of our guests have shared how much they loved the experience there and said that they could not think of a better place to have a wedding venue. We do live out of town so we do t get to go back as often as we’d like but our anniversary is just around the corner and we’re very excited to go back to The Lake House to enjoy this day as well. Thank you everyone at The Lake House for sharing our moment with us and making it unforgettable! We truly appreciate you!“

“Just had dinner here with 3 friends. We all loved our meals which is an awesome experience! I had the west coast salmon which was spectacular, a friend raved about the burger and we even had desserts which were to die for.“

“Great food and service! Love to be able to sit outside and dine.“

“What an awesome experience!!! Dannie was our server. She was awesome!!! The food was great! We definitely will be back. Dannie answer our questions and if she did not know, she said she would check and let us know. We really enjoyed this experience!!! Thank you Dannie and the whole crew. We will be back to get our T shirts!“

“My husband and I came here and had the best server Brie looking after us, if I could leave 10 stars I would!
A big thank you to her and the kitchen staff for the complimentary desert to celebrate our anniversary
They went above and beyond to make the night and special.
Exceptional service and the food and ambience great!!
Thank you Brie!!!!“

“From my first unforgettable encounter with The Black Apron to countless lunch meetings and a recent evening event for a group of discerning professionals, I am left utterly speechless by the unmatched excellence of Juan and Steve. Their culinary artistry, combined with a deep-seated passion for hospitality, has elevated every experience to a level beyond mere satisfaction. Their promise to "bring your palate happiness... satisfaction... bliss" is not just a vision—it's a guarantee. The evening they catered at my home was nothing short of extraordinary, where every detail was meticulously crafted to achieve absolute perfection. Juan and Steve, along with Luca, delivered an experience that exceeded all expectations, leaving an indelible mark on both myself and my guests. Their dedication, talent, and kindness have set a new standard in catering. Thank you for turning my wishes into a reality and for creating memories that will be cherished forever.“

“Delicious food and fast service. Our server was so friendly and helpful and we all loved our food!“

“Always something great to have here! Great coffee and vibes from staff! 😊“

“We have been to this Cactus Club lots of enjoyable times. We therefore decided to go there for our 54th wedding anniversary last Wednesday. Food was prompt and excellent and the manager arranged for a welcome drink of prosecco. Nice touch. The service by Jackie R was a 10-out-of-10 and we will certainly pay a visit to this restaurant again in the near future. Five stars!!“

“My wife and I ordered the charcuterie board to share, Wife ordered Taco salad and I the beef dip with a cesar salid. Everything exceeded our expectations. The food was great the service was super friendly without being intursive. Highly reccomended“

“I've been going here for 12 years. Service hasn't changed , still great. The food always great. The only slightly disappointing thing was after COVID the quality of the chicken wings went down. But that's the same situation everywhere else. 4th spot was just the best for wings“

“Great atmosphere and food is so good. Service is wonderful.“

“Great staff. Great venue and great food. Loved it there!“

“Food quality was amazing, staffs were friendly and knowledgeable. Price are reasonable and delicious. Must go again.“

“We had the most amazing server his name was Adib He was absolutely phenomenal. If he was my waiter every day we would come to Earl on a daily basis. He was absolutely phenomenal. Best service we've ever had. He deserves a promotion 🩵🩵“

“In line with the restaurant, I’ve structured to 8 points of my dining experience. 1. RESERVATIONS & GETTING THERE If you’re very lucky you can get a reservation. Watch out for their announcement/s at Instagram and book at TOCK. I got mine in November 2021 for February 2022 dinner. Chef Darren shared that in the latest offering, 36,000 people went in and it sold out in 30 seconds. You will receive an email for dining reservations and included are instructions how to get to Eight. Located at ALT hotel at East Village in Calgary, Alberta. Complimentary underground parking. Be early, reception will send you at NUPO bar before you’ll be invited over to the secret door leading to your seat. 2. FOOD There are no words to describe the gastronomical experience this 15-course dinner (with snacks) offered. All the superlatives can be used. Fall in love with the plethora of Canadian ingredients married into the greatness Chef Darren’s mind. Well intentioned sourcing of fresh local, farm owned ingredients in your plate. Each made great with time whether it’s the reclaimed dairy cow’s beef, cured bacon goodness — it’s clear! (yum) and rich chicken broth. From east to west ingredients, indulge in what each coast brings through texture, colour and scents. It’s a win after win, one plate, one bowl at a time. 3. PAIRINGS Truly recommended to take it! As serendipity has it, it was Season 8 and Eight’s 2nd anniversary. The last pairing of Espresso, Licor 43 was replaced by a Ruinart Blanc de Blanc to celebrate with Chef Darren and his staff. Lucky! 4. AMBIENCE Low light, one bulb overhead per person highlights the food in front of you. Across is a marbled island where the action happens. It’s a cozy distance to chat with other guests to your side and still well-spaced to enjoy your spot (and your date!) Leather bar seats, metal backing art at the corner adds to the mystery feel of the eluded box. 5. STORY TELLING This is a vital part of the dining experience. Chef Darren walks through the history of ingredients and how he came up with the course. Very interesting, heartwarming and funny stories to hear. 6. SYMPHONY The smooth flow of chef, assistants and server movements : cooking, plating, serving timing, wine glass replacement and bread offering is a flawless operations at an optimum (small) space. It is a feat. 7. CERAMICS The handmade, locally made plate counts. The 24 Karat lined cup and the stacked bowl of snacks counts. It’s beautiful. Hello Quinspired Ceramics ✨ 8. INVESTMENT Worth every Canadian dollar. $245pp dinner + $145pp pairing (optional) + 20% gratuity + taxes Ending note: There is a no photo policy and it suits your dinner experience as you’re fully immersed into the story telling and presentation. You are given a small folder, tucked in is the menu + pairing details. Inside the folder is poignant essay of Chef Darren’s thoughts how the Canadian Reflection Menu came about. Take it as poetry! A map of Canada is inserted and handwritten in each province were ingredients used that night. Overall, this was a great experience. Calgary is lucky to have Eight. Well done! Bravo Chef Darren! Now, best of luck to booking a seat!“

“We were 3 of us and we ordered 2 appetizers and the main course. In addition we got some warm bread with tzatziki( yum). Had we known we were getting the bread we would hv ordered just one appetizer. Appetizers were ok, the food was amazing.“

“Love the whole experience of fine dining, great customer service (Sal!!)and a mix of traditional and contemporary ambiance. Where memories are made with friends and family.“

“Their kale mushroom pizza is very delicious. I very much miss their vegan Bangkok bowl, it was and still is my favorite dish they've ever had, I used to order it almost weekly when it was on the menu, I'm sad it's gone and really hope one day they'll bring it back.“

“We have been coming to Oscar's for over a decade. Consistently good food. Dry ribs are excellent. Delicious flame grilled burgers. I had the steak sandwich tonight. Perfect. Living in BC now so i really needed a good piece of Alberta Beef . You will find it here and as it is off the hot flaming grill from Wellingtons with which it shares a kitchen it was good enough to rival Caesar's and Hy's Steakhouses. I have no problem travelling 800 km to eat here.“

“good ambience. well behaved staff“

“Haylee (J) mentioned that it was her first week here. However I would never have been able to even tell. She acted with so much patience, grace & kindness— coupled with the highest level of professionalism, I was shocked to learn that! I would come back here if she is the only server here. Food / atmosphere was cool too.“

“We stopped by the Wednesday Room for a light meal recently and loved the experience completely. We were met by the host who immediately escorted us to the table we requested. As he seated us, the host outlined the menu organization so we could navigate it easier. After we were seated, Gabby our waitress arrived to go over the menu and drinks options with us. It made ordering easy and efficient. Our food and drinks order arrived on a very timely basis. The food was wonderfully presented. Both of our dishes were very tasty with subtle, unique flavors made in-house (oysters and beef carpaccio were our choices). When it was time to check out, Gabby made the process very efficient and with friendly banter leaving us smiling for the rest of the evening. All the staff we were involved with seemed to be happy and very personable - a drastic change from the plastic, mechanical service we usually experience. Thank you to everyone for a great experience at "The Wednesday Room"!“

“I’m an old lady who lives alone who was craving good fish and chips ! So went into restaurant today! So fast, so good , fantastic staff and service at Shawnessy!“

“Amazing service with a diverse menu— something for everyone. THE BEST place to catch a hockey game, especially an oilers (and flames) game. Great place to sit on the patio and people watch. A classic Calgary landmark for casual eats and pints. 🍺“

“It was a perfect breakfast for the three of us before we dropped out daughter off at the airport. I had my traditional two eggs over easy with toast sausage and bacon. The two others had some wonderful eggs-benny. My eggs were perfect, the toast was perfect, the bacon was crispy, and the sausages were spicy and succulent, making for a delicious meal. Arlene was wonderful throughout the whole meal so thanks to her especially!“

“Bike friendly. Very friendly place and great food.“

“A premium lounge for a VIP experience. This place was by far the best place to view the grand stand show and the Chuck wagon races. The food was amazing the cocktails were creative and very well crafted. Both the chef and bartender were on point. I have seen the grandstand a couple times and it was great. 2019 'trailblazer ' show was absolutely incredible.“

“Very nice hotel. The front desk staff were amazing, friendly and so helpful. Very comfortable rooms and beds were great. Transportation to and from airport. Very clean. Would highly recommend.“

“Morgan is both a talented photographer, and an incredibly kind and fun-loving individual and I consider myself so lucky to have her in my circle of photog-friends. We worked on a styled shoot together earlier this year and it was an absolute BLAST. From working with our models for the session, to collecting items from vendors, working with booked clients following the styled shoot, AND the group of us photographers trading images of both Behind-the-scenes action, as well as styled and posed shots, she never fell short. Her style is beautiful and unique, her direction when shooting is on point, and her passion runs deep. Be it a paid private client or a fellow photographer looking for someone incredible to work with, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Morgan. You will not be disappointed!“

“Came to check out their YYC hot chocolate special. It was quite delicious and my friends and I split 2 pizzas between the 3 of us. The Deluxe pizza could have used some more cheese but otherwise it was all amazing. Waitress was very nice. Always love the service here.“

“I never seen a bar in Canada make such great Asian taste food. We ordered Japanese Gyoza and Sichuan lettuce Wrap from happy hour menu and they are sooooo good, I have to say, these two dishes should be more popular even in China. I definitely will be back for them next time“

“Bike friendly. Very friendly place and great food.“

“This hotel has maintained a high quality service staff and a well maintained product for the last six years of my usage! Even through Covid, they survived and cane out of it, from a customer’s perspective, like nothing ever happened! I highly recommend this hotel!“

“The food was delicious. Looking over the menu I had a hard time deciding what I wanted LOL. We got the fried pickles and cottage cheese chips for apps. I got the power bowl while others got the steak, sandwich and buffalo chicken wrap. The kids got two cheese pizzas. My only knock was the server! She took forever to refill our drinks and did an ok job overall. The outdoor seating with games was fun!“

“This was our second visit to River Cafe in 2 days! The food was tasty, the service good and the ambience fantastic. A lovely warm interior with a log fire. We chose eggs Benedict, crocq madam, smoked salmon tartlette and haddock fishcake. All were very good. We tried a couple of deserts the second time. Both the chocolate pavlova and the creme brulé were too sweet for our taste.“

“We went here for my forst ever visit to a Milestones after visiting the Calgary tower. Very welcoming and comfortable. We were seated and offered drinks by our server Belle who was a super server. She got our drinks and asked about our food order. I asked if the chicken mushroom had onions in it and why, she was uncertain and said she will check. She double checked about cross contamination. She dod not give us the look of this might be lies or anything like some places do.

She came back with good news and I ordered our food. The food was tasty and delicious. Beautiful presentation and a full plate which filled me nicely. My only downside, which is in no reflection on the restaurant, the seats we were in then brightly lit up by flood lights from construction. They moved us to other seats with complete understanding. Thank you Belle.

We shared the chocolate cake for desert over more Belimie, the orange drink you dmsee on the advert.

Over all I was impressed with everything and the staff were all fantastic. It made a meal memorable along with the food. Thank you all.“

“Amazing lunch and service. Just wow“

“Good appy prices on several menu items. We were there on a Friday evening and surprised how empty it was. This meant really good and fast service. I had the burger and the house fries. The paddy was room temperature but was a very good tasting burger.“

“My wife and I went to the buffet on valentines day without a reservation. They still fit us in at the lounge. Jil, our server was very busy but found the time to serve all the customers very well. I have been to the buffet many times and continues to be my go to when we go out to eat. Thanks for the great day.“

“Great little place inside the Marriott Delta Hotel. Great dinner, great service 👍“

“Great selection for $49. Both my daughter and I agreed the chicken was bit overdone. A house wine was included in the price and my daughter chose to change her red wine selection and I was bit surprised to see an additional $10 added for this. With no discount given to the theater price. Service from kitchen to table was bit random. Some people who ordered after us received their meal before us. We were a bit rushed for curtain time.“

“Great service, fun night, awesome food! Love hanging out here!“

“pleasant Dining experience. food was tasty. clean inside and on patio area . servers were polite and friendly.“

“I recently had the pleasure of hosting my wedding reception at The Rec Room's meeting space in Calgary on July 15, 2023 and I can't express enough how delighted we were with our choice. We were aiming for a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and The Rec Room delivered everything we could have hoped for—and more! We opted for a unique approach to our reception by selecting a variety of appetizers and platters, followed by a poutine station later in the evening. The food was simply divine, and our guests couldn't stop raving about the scrumptious flavors. Throughout the event, the staff took great care of us and our guests, ensuring that everything ran smoothly without being intrusive. The best part was that they tidied up discreetly, so our guests could focus on enjoying the celebration without disruptions. I've attended events at numerous upscale locations in the past, but the level of service at The Rec Room surpassed them all. We ran into a lot of issues when first booking the space, but once the new sales manager, Tee, took over, everything ran smoothly. I must give a special shoutout to Tee, who went above and beyond to make our reception unforgettable. Tee's communication was impeccable, and his warm, bubbly personality created an instant connection. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and added a personal touch that made a significant difference. Additionally, we had the pleasure of meeting Tee's manager, Joshu, who joined the team shortly before our event and it was an absolute pleasure. I wholeheartedly recommend The Rec Room as a fantastic venue for wedding receptions or any kind of event requiring meeting space. The relaxed yet fun ambiance, delectable food, and top-notch customer service make it a standout choice in Calgary. If you want an unforgettable experience and seamless planning, look no further than The Rec Room. In conclusion, our wedding reception at The Rec Room surpassed all expectations, thanks to the remarkable team and outstanding service. We're immensely grateful to Tee, Joshu, and the entire staff for making our special day even more magical.“