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From award-winning restaurants to the trendiest new hotspots, your table is waiting at over 7 top spots across the city.
Bar Chouette
French•BeltlineBar Chouette lives up to its name - a French slang word for “cool” - with its buzzy vibe and killer cocktails. Chef Duncan Ly plays with French flavors and seasonal ingredients in dishes like hanger steak tartare with charcoal tapioca crackers. The drink menu shines just as brightly, offering riffs on staple sippers, like a rosemary brown butter old-fashioned.
View full availabilityRodney's Oyster House - Calgary
Oyster Bar•DowntownThis inviting spot from PEI-native Rodney Clark brings a taste of the east coast to the west, serving up shucked-to-order oysters with a side of maritime hospitality. Beyond oysters, Rodney’s menu features all kinds of other sea specialities, from classic clam chowder to crowd-pleasers like fish and chips, as well as rotating seasonal offerings like Alaskan King crab.
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Mediterranean•DowntownAt Orchard, chef Jenny Kang redefines Mediterranean cuisine through the flavors of her Korean heritage, serving dishes like bucatini in gochujang rose sauce. The cocktail program, created by Shelter Bar’s acclaimed team, is equally daring, with offbeat ingredients like basil eau de vie. Lush plant-life and chandeliers enhance the transportive experience.
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Canadian•CalgaryRiver Café has been at the forefront of the locavore dining movement since 1991. Set in scenic Prince Island Park by the Bow River, the restaurant’s rustic decor and menu are both inspired by the surrounding nature. Local, seasonal ingredients star in dishes like Lambtastic Farm lamb sirloin with Sudo Farms zucchini. The Wine Spectator-recognized wine list highlights sustainable vineyards.
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Latin American•DowntownFortuna's Row’s setting in a soaring warehouse space sets the stage for a menu with equally lofty aspirations. Chef Mikko Tamarra’s background in groundbreaking kitchens like Mexico City’s Pujol is evident in dishes such as esquites with brown butter hollandaise. A stellar brunch and playful experiences like a taco omakase menu make this a spot that warrants repeat visits.
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Cocktail Bar•CalgaryProof may boast a back bar with over 350 spirits and recognition from World’s 50 Best, but it welcomes cocktail novices just as warmly as mixology enthusiasts. A menu organized by base spirit offers a drink for every mood and occasion — whether it’s a gin cocktail with yuzu sake or a bold whisky creation. Nibbles like pickled veggies and tuna crudo go well with just about everything.
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Contemporary Canadian•CanmoreChef Danny Beaulieu crafts pretty, flavor-packed plates using Canadian ingredients at this inviting restaurant. Leave the work of choosing to the kitchen and go for the six-course tasting menu or order a la carte dishes like sablefish with dill vinaigrette. Wines by the glass rotate with the seasons, while the cocktail and spirit menus focus on Canadian producers.
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