Diners' Choice: Canadian restaurants in Calgary

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Updated 05 November 2024

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The Lake House

4.8

4.8 (3400)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Perched directly above Lake Bonavista with large glass windows overlooking the lake, The Lake House is home to one of Calgary’s finest and most creative restaurants as well as a unique setting for weddings and events.

The Lake House features Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts‘ (CRMR’s) renowned and distinctive Rocky Mountain Cuisine. This is interpreted and presented by Chef Gareth Colville. Chef Colville and his team excel at showcasing the regional flavor of Western Canada. Our locally inspired menus are complimented by a diverse wine list offering global selections authored by acclaimed sommelier Brad Royale.

Top review

Andrewvip

Dined 1 day ago

Really great place to go for a nice romantic dinner. Overlooking the lake is great and adds to the experience. The staff were excellent and did a nice job of recognizing the birthday celebration.

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (4255)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

The Bow Valley Ranche is located at the end of Bow Bottom Trail SE, in Fish Creek Provincial Park, just follow the signs for Bow Valley Ranche.

The Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is the new fine dining facility located in the restored Ranche House. Their menu features a contemporary interpretation of Alberta regional cuisine. Today, the flavours and traditions of Alberta’s ranching heritage live on at the Bow Valley Ranche. Our Grand Salon holds approximately 110-120 guests. William Roper Hull and Senator Patrick Burns hold approximately 30-32 guests. Our John Glenn room, located in the upstairs, old master bedroom of the house, holds approximately 12 guests.

Sit down beside the massive fireplace in the Grand Salon or enjoy the covered wrap-around veranda during warm weather. Enjoy lunch, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch. Reservations are recommended. Please note that we do not take reservations for the patio.

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Maureen

Dined 2 days ago

Another wonderful meal at Bow Valley Ranche! Our favourite place.

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Alberta Beef Tenderloin

Klein / Harris

4.7

4.7 (1207)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

KLEIN / HARRIS is an independent restaurant concept, inspired from the diverse bounty that Canada has to offer. Located in downtown Calgary on Stephen Avenue, KLEIN / HARRIS highlights the stories of passionate Canadian producers with the use of exceptional products and ingredients. Working with a long list of national heroes that make True North Cuisine possible, Executive Chef James Waters focuses on distinct coast-to-coast Canadian dishes; a culinary journey that begins in the West to eventually end on the East Coast, highlighting ingredients like wild seasonal mushrooms from British Columbia and fresh notable oysters from The Maritimes.

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Jonathan

Dined 1 day ago

Dave, our server was amazing very knowledgable very personable. It was our first time there love the feature not on the menu. Old-fashioned with the port. Definitely recommend that that would be a winter option. Food portion. Perfect salmon amazing. Really great. I ambiance layout very warm like I was having dinner at home. Price is very reasonable cocktails price point amazing. The team service was really good. Our server was tending to a large party, but found the bounce to give us the attention we needed and the space we needed you don't see that kind of service anymore. Very impressed. Keep up the great work.

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Popular dish

Charred Pork Tenderloin

4.6

4.6 (245)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Willow Park

About the restaurant

Now Open Daily from 7am to 3pm!

Egg & Spoon was created with a motivation to provide the people of Calgary with locally sourced ingredients in a fresh, forward-thinking approach that will appeal to everyone.

Providing a diverse menu means more to us than offering countless breakfast, brunch, and lunch selections. It means embracing diversity in palettes, health, and life choices. The food you’ll find here is different, playful, imaginative, and yet … familiar and approachable.

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Andrew

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Great service, great coffee and delightful bacon!!

Hawthorn Dining Room and Bar

4.7

4.7 (806)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

A boldly modern interpretation of authentic prairie fare from Chef Rupert Garcia, closely intermingled with the elegance and gravitas of Fairmont Palliser – Hawthorn is both iconic and unexpected.

In the heart of a city’s icon, in the landscape of the prairies, where our history meets our future: Hawthorn inside Fairmont Palliser offers a boldly modern interpretation of authentic prairie fare.

Enduring significance meets exhilarating newness as Hawthorn serves up familiarity with a twist of modernity. A fresh sense of sophistication, rooted in place.

**Enjoy complimentary valet parking every day from 5 pm until close, exclusively for our dinner guests**

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 3 days ago

The place is so elegant. The food was well executed and seasoned evenly. The service improved and we appreciated how attentive they are when we needed a refill of our glass of water. It was such a nice time with friends catching up, having not to feel rushed while eating. I recommend it and I’d keep bringing our friends over. The cowboy chop just melted in our mouth, the carrots and the tomatoes were so simple but they were cooked and served with impeccable taste. Also, the ginger beef and pork belly are perfect appetizers. Overall, we’d dine again and we’d probably order the same dishes as we still dream about them. Chef Diego and our server Renata made our experience memorable. :)

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Experience

TuesDATE Night @ Hawthorn

Experience

Home-Style Sundays @ Hawthorn

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5-Course New Years Eve Celebration

River Café

4.6

4.6 (4845)

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!

Top review

Denis

Dined 5 days ago

Great as always. Had not been for years. Consistent quality and experience over years!

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Haida Gwaii Halibut Cakes

Deane House

4.7

4.7 (1918)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Inglewood

About the restaurant

A collection of beautifully curated rooms, each with its own unique character, set the stage for a Canadian culinary journey at Deane House. In the dining room, library, bar and gardens, we guide guests on a seasonal, regional exploration. Enjoy dinner and weekend brunch in Inglewood, 5 minutes from Calgary's city centre.

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Ellenvip

Dined 6 days ago

The afternoon tea experience and the service was fantastic!!

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Ring in New Year's Eve 2025

Brix + Barrel

4.7

4.7 (104)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Brix & Barrel, crafted by the passionate Umbrella Group Hospitality restauranteurs, is Calgary’s newest dining destination. We believe in providing fresh and inventive food & beverage options in a beautifully crafted space where our guests can feel relaxed and be taken care of. This new restaurant compliments our sister venue – The Rooftop, but with a newly created atmosphere.

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SEAN

Dined 2 days ago

The food was good, the service was great. Devin was very attentive and provided great service!

The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar

4.7

4.7 (401)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Derrick is an affordable, locally sourced restaurant that features a food menu comprised of traditional classics, seductively smoked meats and a spirit menu with an emphasis on gin, all paired within a cozy atmosphere that should make you feel right at home. The Derrick is open for, corporate lunch, a lively happy hour headlining the areas leading drink specials, dinner and late night Cocktails. So, put your feet up or join the party, welcome to The Derrick!

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Ken

Dined on 6 Nov 2024

Only four stars on service as we had to wait a while. In fairness, it was right after 12 noon and they were pretty busy!

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Experience

Blow Out Hour "Happy Hour"

charbar

4.5

4.5 (2218)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in East Village and housed in the historical Simmons Building along the Bow River, charbar is spearheaded by executive chef Jessica Pelland with the support of co-owners and Top Chef chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson. One of Canadas best restaurants partners with Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters to create a collaborative and communal destination. Charbar restaurant features cuts of ultra-dry aged Alberta beef and an ocean wise seafood raw bar, that spills out onto the open air riverfront patios with views of the bow river. At its heart is a custom-made Argentine wood-fired grill honouring the art of asado and the culinary inspirations of Spain and Italy.

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Jeff

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Very good food and solid service. We will be back very soon

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