Diners' Choice: Canadian restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1353)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Our AAA Five Diamond award winning restaurant is an exquisite dining experience, offering French cuisine with regional accents. Combined with Eden's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and ALTO Award winning service, this restaurant provides each guest with the finest in dining, service and scenic views in Banff. Sommeliers are on staff to offer the best wine pairing to complement the experience. Please check reservation for availability.

Top review

MarkVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We don’t think you can beat the food and wine at Eden. As good as the food is the staff actually shine brighter. Julian and Matt were amazing as was everyone else we talked to.

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Experience

Signature Cellar Experience

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.8

4.8 (2917)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Named in Trip Advisor's top 10 Canadian fine dining restaurants and OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, we proudly feature regional, seasonal, Canadian cuisine. Watch the show as a line of talented chefs prepare your meal in our open concept copper kitchen. Specializing in forno creations, fresh plant based dishes and of course Alberta bison. Enjoy your meal from our mountain view dining room, or escape to our rooftop terrace. Sip away on a signature cocktail, local craft beer or choose from our carefully selected wine list. Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-100 guests.

Mountain-view dining room / Open-air terrace cocktail receptions / Total venue experience
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Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
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Top review

Mike

Dined 1 day ago

We had the Bison short ribs and wood fired duck, it was absolutely delicious. Both were perfectly balanced with the accompanying sides and sauces. We’ve been there a few times now and have anyways had a great meal and experience.

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Experience

$39 Chef's Menu at The Bison 🍽️

Experience

🎉Bison Early NYE Dinner

Experience

🥂Bison NYE Celebration

1888 Chop House

4.7

4.7 (1238)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Set within the impressive Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 1888 Chop House is the next chapter in the tradition of extraordinary dining restaurants at the Castle. 1888 presents a modern twist on the authentic chop house with a menu focused on prime cuts of Alberta beef, sustainably sourced wild game and Ocean Wise seafood.

Delivering the best Alberta Meat with a menu developed through lasting relationships with local farmers and purveyors.

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megan

Dined 4 days ago

Beautiful place. Awesome food and amazing service. A must try

Klein / Harris

4.7

4.7 (1216)

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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Krista

Dined 5 days ago

Only the second time I have been here and it didn't disappoint again! Everything was wonderful - service, ambience, food. This restaurant definitely stands out for quality and value. Will be back again soon!

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Popular dish

Charred Pork Tenderloin

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (4272)

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.

Top review

Anne-MarieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Every part of what we ordered on the set Lunch Menu was wonderful. From the presentation to the taste...it was all amazing. Sarah, our server, was lovely! Can't wait to visit again.

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Alberta Beef Tenderloin

The Lake House

4.8

4.8 (3408)

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

Nancy

Dined 3 days ago

Consistently excellent food at a reasonable price for the quality and the best ambience. Noise level not bad for conversation. Attentive service and friendly front staff.

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Experience

New Year's Eve 2025

Juniper Bistro - The Juniper Hotel

4.6

4.6 (1517)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Welcome to our gathering place, wrapped in uplifting mountain views. Share a variety of delicious dishes, inspired by the elements of nature. Connect to our surroundings and each other.

The Bistro's wood-burning fireplace and panoramic windows make it the perfect spot to cozy up on a winter evening. There’s plenty of space to relax and unwind. Weather permitting, our patio fire pits add to the atmosphere and let you enjoy unique views of the Bow Valley and the night skies!

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Meg

Dined 5 days ago

Best food I have had in a long time. Imaginative, fresh and high quality. Fantastic cocktail menu. Try the mushroom appetizer.

CRAFT Beer Market - Calgary

4.7

4.7 (137)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

The OG CRAFT located in Calgary’s Beltline district. This restaurant set the stage for each location that came after it. Three-season rooftop patio with 360-degree views of Calgary’s skyline and a retractable roof. If it’s over 5 degrees we will be open! We have multiple seating areas including the main dining room and bar, private room, a mezzanine area with games and a rooftop patio.

Top review

Brett

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Great evening with great service for our bday party

Brazen

4.6

4.6 (610)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Bold Style. Big Taste.
Located inside the historic Mount Royal Hotel in the heart of Banff Avenue, Brazen brings a bold dining concept to town. Honouring the spirit of Banff’s mountaineers and explorers, we serve contemporary takes on classic cocktails, seasonally inspired Canadian fare and a taste of old-world style.
Our patio is pet-friendly during the summer!

Top review

Shaina

Dined 5 days ago

Very nice restaurant in the middle of banff. Very kind waitstaff and excellent food!

Egg & Spoon

4.6

4.6 (252)

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.

Top review

KC1984

Dined 6 days ago

Another wonderful experience here. The presentation of food is great, the flavors always work well together. Tried many different options . Very vegetarian and gluten friendly meals too. We did have a birthday and I only mentioned it so birthday boy could order first and the sweet server brought him a chocolate brownie after our meals. Completely unexpected and so very much appreciated. Well done to everyone I always feel so welcome in this restaurant. Highly recommend

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