Calgary's Award-winning Restaurants

by OpenTable

Updated 18 April 2023

James Beard Award winners. MICHELIN-recognized restaurants. Perennial best-of picks. Book an award-winning spot in Calgary and find out for yourself why these restaurants are beloved by critics and diners alike.

MAJOR TOM

4.7

4.7 (5331)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Continental

Downtown

About the restaurant

Major Tom is elevated yet approachable, excellent and at ease, confident and gracious. The food, the room, and the service capture the sophistication and glamour of mid-century New York penthouse life, and you feel instantly at home. We maintain the high standards our guests have come to expect, and we do this while being down-to-earth, lively, playful, quirky, fun, and full of personality.

Please note that our phone number is a text-only line and is not equipped to take incoming calls. If you need to cancel or request a change to your reservation please send us a text and we'll reply as soon as we're able.

Top review

KevinVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always one of the best dining experiences in yyc!

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Popular dish

"Old Fashioned" Baked Alaska

4.6

4.6 (4871)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

An extraordinary dining experience is to embark on a journey. We have created a beautiful place in an extraordinary setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home: staff who care, chefs who are passionate about quality and the regional seasonal ingredients that bring to your palate a taste of place.

Getting to River Cafe is just a walk in the park.

Access River Café on Prince's Island Park from:
1. North side crossing the Bow River and Memorial Drive at the Calgary Curling Club.
2. South East end of the island at the 2nd street SW bridge, directly East of Eau Claire Market.
3. South West end of the island at 6th Street SW and Eau Claire Way near the Peace Bridge.
Eau Claire Plaza is currently closed for construction.
Please note, only our Afternoon Menu is served daily from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Thank you for choosing to dine with us, we look forward to serving you!

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Brad

Dined 7 days ago

Tried the Chef's Table menu... outstanding! There is a reason why The River Cafe is rated in Canada's top 100 restaurants. Server was delightful, the wine pairings were incredible and the food itself was magnificent. We will be returning again to try the other menu items.

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Haida Gwaii Halibut Cakes

Ten Foot Henry

4.8

4.8 (6290)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

An all day neighbourhood eatery that boasts bold new North American cuisine and vegetable anchored dishes. Ten Foot Henry bridges the gap between what you should be eating, and what you really want to eat.

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Larissa

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing service all around as always Food is delicious and never disappoints! A little noisy for some but overall such an amazing place to eat

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4.7

4.7 (2310)

CAN$30 and under

Pacific Rim

Downtown

About the restaurant

Lulu Bar is an escape from the ordinary. Its welcoming vibe is reminiscent of hidden gems from your last vacation, only better because it’s right here in your own backyard. With a healthy, Pacific-inspired menu, Lulu’s wood-fired food is light and fresh — but heavy on flavour.
Chef Joseph Sokoloff’s fare is a tribute to the Pacific Ocean and many of the regions that touch it, with influences from Asia to Hawaii, California to British Columbia. Lulu’s fun, light, and refreshing drink menu is equally well-travelled. Its wine, beer, and creative cocktail offerings will make you feel like you’re far from home — and we like that.

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Shevy

Dined 1 day ago

Great time with great company, cocktails were amazing and the food was phenomenal!

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4.9

4.9 (539)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Korean

Downtown

About the restaurant

At JINBAR, everything revolves around showcasing our high quality, Korea-inspired food. Our carefully selected drink menu is designed to complement our complex flavour profiles. Our open kitchen and pizza bar ensure we are not keeping any secrets from you as you can see your food being prepped every step of the way. We strive to use true ingredients to create true flavours and provide you with a true experience!

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EllenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent Bridgeland gem great food good prices great service

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Popular dish

Spicy fried chicken