Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Calgary

"Several restaurants are utilizing QR codes to replace menus and Craft Beer Market is one of them. Download the scan QR code app and when you arrive hover your camera over the code on the table to view the menu. A varied and large menu of good eats and local craft beers, plus wine is a good reason to visit."

"Broken City is home to one of the best rooftop patios in Calgary where you'll find pub-style food and drink, plus live entertainment and full-on events at other times. If people aren't eating on the rooftop, chances are there are at least people dancing and a wicked DJ party is going on - even on Thursdays!. This lively Beltline pub/restaurant/entertainment venue has all the working gears necessary to make your patio experience one of the best there is."

"613 11 Avenue S.W. This quiet rooftop overlooking 11th Avenue, is one of Calgary’s best kept summer secrets. A perfect place for wiling away on warm summer nights and sipping on pints with friends.brokencity.ca"

"Clay Pot Rice blends tradition (the selection of Chinese dishes on the menu) with something decidedly modern: robots. While a human will still take your order, the host is a smiling robot whose mechanical sibling delivers food from kitchen to table. The main attraction is rice with your choice of fish, veg and meat cooked and served up in heavy clay pots, plus drinking snacks like wings and shumai (steamed dumplings)."

"A unique concept created by two local bike guys, Bike and Brew is Calgary’s original caffeinated Bicycle and Repair shop to bring the communities of cycling and coffee together. I randomly stumbled upon this gem when I was walking from Sushi Bar Zipang to Shiki Menya, and thought it was too cool not to check out. I love businesses that strive to support local."

"Cuisine: Contemporary Canadian Heated Patio: Yes Address: #150, 317-8th Avenue SW Calgary. Phone: (403) 263-5432Website. View this post on Instagram"

"Jimmy's A&A Deli has won many awards for their shwarma: chicken meat or beef cut into thin slices and then served in a salad or with pita (a slice of round, thin bread). Their menu is based on Mediterranean cuisine, featuring also falafel, fatayre, which is a Middle Eastern meat pie, and empanadas, turnover pastries filled with beef or vegetables."

"These are the most friendly people I have met during this pandemic..They made you feel like their own ..God bless This place!!!. Keep up the wonderfull work and... (403) 289-1400Order online"

"Blind Beggar Pub is a modern British bar where you can enjoy live music sessions with amazing food and drinks. This place will make you feel right in Britain with its convivial ambiance and warm hospitality. Look out for jam nights as it is just one of the reasons why you would keep coming back for more."

"Located within the Blackfoot Hotel, the Laugh Shop hosts performers Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in its 300-capacity room. Shows usually include a well-known marquee act with locals and emerging performers as the openers. The Laugh Shop has partnered with the hotel to offer dinner-and-a-show packages."

"The Comedy Cave hosts performers Tuesday through Sunday and also offers dinner-and-show packages for large groups. You can make reservations in advance but your spot is only guaranteed for up to 45 minutes before the show. The Comedy Cave also enforces a two-drink- (or $7.50) minimum-per-person rule."

"The Tool Shed backstory is right there in the name: buddies and beer nuts Jeff Orr and Graham Sherman had a hobby-brewing operation in Sherman’s backyard tool shed and grew that into the craft brewery and taproom that it is today. And the grassroots charm is still there. Tool Shed’s quaffable Red Rage ale is named for the legendary strength that ginger folk (Sherman being one) are said to possess."

"Outcast Brewing is a great kid-friendly brewery to take the whole family. Little ones will enjoy their kids’ colouring table available while the big ones (a.k.a. people over 18) can enjoy a brew or two!"

"In the heart of the bustling community [of Marda Loop]" you will find the beloved Belmont Diner!. This restaurant first opened back in 2000, and although it may not be as "retro" as some of the other Calgary diners, it has worked hard to earn that definitive "diner" ambiance. The restaurant features 100-year-old booths, a timeless diner counter with vintage stools, and other eclectic décor."

"Known for its intimate, retro-diner atmosphere, Belmont Diner is one of the most popular all-day breakfast and brunch spots in Calgary. But what really sets Belmont Diner apart from the rest is that they can make your pancakes in the shape of whatever you want. From transformers to unicorns and gorillas to Mickey Mouse, this diner has turned pancake baking into an art form."

"Blue Star Diner's sandwiches, salads, hamburgers and steak dishes are made with ingredients that are locally sourced, and can be ordered for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A drink list that includes house cocktails, draft beer and wines complements their food offering, and they also host discount events like Taco Tuesday or Burger and Beer Wednesday."

"A photo posted by Blue Star Diner (@bluestar_yyc) on Jan 12, 2017 at 8:32am PST. Blue Star serves brekkie until 4 pm daily, giving you ample time to try items like the Brisket & Grits, and the Triple Double – a combo of three eggs, maple pork sausage, chicken sausage, and bacon. Address: 809 1st Avenue NE Instagram:@bluestar_yyc"

"The large menu makes decisions difficult, but you can’t go wrong with any of the Mexican-inspired dishes, from the huevos rancheros to the breakfast burritos. Combine that with a front-and-centre local ingredient focus and the casual, chill vibe and you have a good start to a Saturday or Sunday."

"Galaxie Diner is the Calgary breakfast restaurant that will transport you to the 1940's with their vintage bar stools and booths as well as their classic menu options. Open seven days a week, Galaxie Diner has an all-day breakfast that includes meals like their Montreal Smoked Meat Hash, Galaxie French toast, pacific omelette, and don't forget their legendary breakfast burrito!. What makes this Calgary diner stand out is their insistence on using REAL butter and PURE maple syrup for all of their dishes."

"It’s a thin strip of a restaurant with barely enough room to accommodate the tiny kitchen, line of tables and seats at the counter, which inevitably means there will be a wait. But the kitschy vibe, robust dishes and quick service make it worthwhile — not to mention the endless coffee refills while in line. 1413 11 St. S.W., 403-228-0001, galaxiediner.ca"

"Be prepared to wait in line for this one, but it’s worth it. Galaxie Diner boasts bottomless coffee, toast AND hash browns as well as having the only one price, unlimited choice omelette in Calgary. The unlimited choice omelette allows you to choose any number of fillings for the same price."