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 (5290)

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

Rafael

Dined 2 days ago

I have been at this restaurant many times. The food is always excellent. And the views are amazing. I only wish they have better and more non alcoholic drinks choices like lemonade, apple juice and other basic drinks. Specially for people that don’t drink alcohol or non-alcoholic bar drinks.

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Popular dish

"Old Fashioned" Baked Alaska

4.6

4.6 (4860)

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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BillVIP

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

The River Cafe is an iconic choice for a memorable evening or lunch that takes you away from the bustling downtown vibe to a hunting type lodge with a five star feel. Food was a chef special five course event that was timed in a relaxed manner, each . Each course was fantastic with many different tastes and all made us comment that one could make a meal of this! Portions were perfect so to enjoy and satisfy. Felt we eat healthy while spoiling our palettes! Good wine was available at a fair price,so not the case in many 5 star restaurants. What a gem in the heart of Calgary.

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Haida Gwaii Halibut Cakes

Ten Foot Henry

4.8

4.8 (6273)

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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Shannyn

Dined 5 days ago

The food was absolutely delicious. Shared many different plates with friends including the roasted carrots (to die for), the beets, the tomato burrata ( warmed and so much flavor), the cabbage, the ahi tuna, the chicken, the steak and the scallops. Finished with sharing a piece of coconut cake and the butterscotch pudding. All amazing!

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4.7

4.7 (2302)

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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jasonVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Calm for pre-Christmas lunch. Sat at the bar. Great service. Excellent food. The Loco Moco is my current favourite dish. The Calamari is my ‘every time’ favourite

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Experience

Honolulu Happy Hour

JINBAR

4.9

4.9 (538)

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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

This is the best place to eat in Calgary 10/10. She is truly amazing at her craft

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Popular dish

Spicy fried chicken