Canadian Restaurants in Calgary, AB

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

“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!“

“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 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.“

“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!“

“My friend took me out to lunch at the Little Chief restaurant, neither of us had been there before. It is a gem, the menu was great, lots of interesting options. Our server was Suzi, we were pleased with her service, friendly, attentive and efficient. The best part was when she served me my delicious birthday dessert and sang me Happy Birthday! it was a pleasant surprise! thank you!“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“Cactus is a staple in the Calgary food industry, the service you get is pretty standard across the board. We did notice the food does have a bit of a heavy salt undertone, it could possibly come down to dishes and personal preference but we did have two people we were with mention something similar. The service was a high point however it’s always a on point but this specific location is a bit cramped and loud I find. Could be due to the size of the location parking is a similar problem. Overall it’s not bad and not great just overage at best“

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

“Meatloaf, Meatloaf, Meatloaf. They make the best meatloaf ever and I make a mean meatloaf. The chef just blew mine out of the water and thats saying a lot. I'm a dang good cook. The people that work there are very kind and awesome. I highly recommend coming to thos restaurant.“

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

“We had the most amazing experience at Earls, thanks to Fadi—an absolute gem of a host! From the moment we walked in, his energy was warm, professional, and effortlessly attentive. He made us feel so welcomed and taken care of, like VIPs without even trying.

We ordered the Sarah wine (highly recommend!) and some perfectly crisp calamari to start—both were divine. But honestly, it was Fadi’s charisma and genuine hospitality that stole the show. He’s the kind of person who elevates the entire dining experience just by being himself.

If you're lucky enough to be seated in his section—you’re in for a treat. Cheers to an unforgettable evening, thanks to Fadi!“

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

“I celebrated my friend and I's double birthdays at Earl's. The customer service was amazing including the birthday cards, balloons and complimentary cake. The seating was perfect and I loved the atmosphere. Isabella greeted me with a warm welcome and offered me some suggestions to start with. I would highly recommend going here for a perfect dinner.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Came for a quick meal and business meeting on Friday at 5:30pm. We were sat in the back of the dining room where it was a bit less noisy. Moon our server was great. He was on top of everything, very friendly and efficient. Quality service. Both the appetizers, drinks and entrees were on point. Overall great experience.“

“Lots of gf options and THE BEST GF BREAD EVER. Try the Turkish eggs:)“

“We went for our anniversary dinner and were thoroughly impressed. Food, service, ambiance was impeccable with complimentary dishes. Our waiter David was amazing and provided excellent drink and food recommendations that did not disappoint. We will definitely be returning.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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"!“

“Always an amazing experience at blowers in Grafton, friendly staff, great food, excellent atmosphere highly recommend“

“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!“

“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. 🍺“

“We try to get to Thompson's patio for Canada Day as it's our favourite place to sit and watch the festivities go by! We love this patio. It's quiet and there are lots of umbrellas. The staff are amazing- consistently kind, knowledgeable, attentive and have a way of making us feel truly welcomed. The food is quality with nice portion sizes and great selection. I'm so happy we got to spend a couple of hours there again this year. It's our tradition!“

“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.“

“I had the cheeseburger poutine in the recommendation of the counter clerk & it didn’t disappoint. Delish!“

“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!“

“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.“