Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Calgary

"One of the busiest sushi spots in the city is Sushi Bar Zipang, where reservations are must almost every day of the week. If you do manage to score a table, however, this place is home to some of the freshest sushi available. Plenty of authentic options are on offer and the attentive staff are more than happy to advise on menu choices, or make substitutions for those with special dietary requirements."

"Opened since 2004, Sushi Bar Zipang offers an extensive selection of sushi and sashimi with fish from Japan, East Coast and West Coast Canada, and Mexico. Owner Chef Naoya Umino learned from Chef Hiro Hyakutake of Sushi Hiro."

"Monday – Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Wednesday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Friday – Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Sushi is another delicacy that the best seafood restaurant in Calgary should have. If you’re specifically craving sushi, Big Catch Sushi Bar has you covered."

"I started eating at Big Catch years ago when they were still in the market. I was so pleased when the brothers moved to their current location."

"Kinjo was by far the most popular response for the best sit down restaurant for kids and it’s easy to see why. Although Sushi is their specialty, they have lots of options for kids (and adults) that are fish free too. They make an extra effort that keeps families coming back including kids chopsticks and pocky sticks at the end of your meal.See our review of Kinjo here."

"According to Kinjo’s owner Peter Kinjo, Kinjo’s goal is to be the ‘McDonald’s of sushi restaurants’. Kinjo Sushi & Grill is a casual, child-friendly Calgary sushi restaurant is known for its speedy service and very relaxed attitude. They will even sing you a song on your birthday, and every woman and child who eats at Kinjo gets a free box of Pocky Sticks to take home."

"No one does it better than Kinjo when it comes to chain sushi restaurants. With four locations around the city, its popularity is testament to its success as one of the best Calgary sushi restaurants there is. Kinjo is known for its affordable prices and large menu that gives customers a great selection of not just sushi, but other Japanese cuisine delights as well."

"Sushi Ginza is a serene Japanese restaurant with elaborate décor featuring an indoor waterfall garden, a koi pond, a floating sushi bar, and Tatami rooms. Their classic Japanese menu offers tempura, rice bowls, noodle dishes, and a long list of nigiri sushi, sashimi, maki sushi, temaki sushi, and jumbo rolls. They also have a list of featured rolls to choose from."

"The décor at Sushi Ginza complete with a bridge, fish pond and waterfall will be a hit with kids. The quick service and the option to sit at the sushi bar serving up floating sushi boats will make you want to go back again and again."

"Their space is simple and modest, but their menu is packed full of great options. Their vast menu offers fresh fish and specialty rolls, like the salmon mango roll and the lobster shrimp roll, as well as hot and spicy rolls and jumbo rolls. You will never leave Li-Ao Sushi hungry!"

"Located in the inner city community of Hillhurst, Red Ember has made a reputation for itself as having some of the best sushi in Calgary via its extensive menu, quality ingredients and excellent service. This restaurant also has a great atmosphere for groups of all sizes, especially romantic occasions for those looking for a more personal and intimate setting."

"A small haunt tucked away in Calgary’s Kensington neighborhood is Red Ember Japanese Cuisine. With a shorter menu than many other sushi places, this restaurant focuses on true authenticity and great service. The atmosphere is not the most upmarket, but prices are reasonable and the presentation of each dish is truly impressive for its great value."

"Red Ember is known for its excellent service and large portions of their delicious Japanese food. Your sashimi will be served on ice chips and your rolls will be very filling, so order wisely!. This Calgary sushi restaurant has a couple of nice comfortable booths and is perfect for a date night."

"Shibuya Izakaya was founded in 2007 and is named after a famous Tokyo station, the Shibuya station. This Calgary sushi restaurant is focused on a casual and relaxing atmosphere mixed with Japanese tapa-style dishes, sushi, sashimi and different types of sake. It has been featured in many local newspapers and blogs and is definitely a place to check out!"

"A post shared by Shibuya Izakaya Calgary (@shibuyaizakayacalgary) on Jun 25, 2019 at 12:03pm PDT. This spot has been offering Calgarians sushi since 2007. Its name was inspired by Shibuya station in Japan, and it offers quality sushi, sashimi, sake, and more."

"Haru Sushi & Grill, although a chain restaurant, deserves credit where it's due. With three locations around the city, it's become known as one of the go-to restaurants for nigiri, sushi, sashimi, udon and other types of dishes. We highly recommend checking out the downtown or westside locations."

"1012 17th Avenue S.W. The large, west-facing patio at this casual Italian restaurant is full of flowers and even has a herb garden. A sunny spot to enjoy a signature pizza and a glass of wine.cibocalgary.com"

"Skip the greasy delivery pizza and Disney movie night and head to this cozy little place in Inglewood. They may not always be G-rated, but Without Papers projects movies on the wall to keep everyone’s attention while you’re waiting for the pizzas to arrive. (1216 9 Ave. S.E., 403-457-1154, wopizza.ca, @wopizza)"

"Get into the action at Prairie Winds Park with basketball courts, cricket pitch, fitness stations, soccer field, and tennis courts. Kids will love the toboggan hill and skating rink in the winter and wading pool and spray park in the summer. Be adventurous on the Playscape with zipline, skate park, and concrete wave or watch the sunset on another great day with picnic areas, shelters, and special tandoori ovens."

"Prairie Winds, one of Calgary’s largest recreational parks, is a beautiful place with lots of trees and green space and definitely the place to go with children. The most popular attraction is the recently renovated outdoor water area. It has been completely redesigned with a grassland theme, with water features that are shaped like flowers and insects."

"The newly upgraded spray park is complete with a Discovery Stream, Grassland Collection, Ground Sprays, and Sprout Eco-Activator. Your kids will love running through the showering poppies and playing in the nature themed spray park. The new design is the first of its kind in North America!"

"Marking the centennial of Canadian Confederation in 1967, Confederation Park is considered a model in landscape design. Natural wetland areas, thriving with aquatic vegetation and exotic species, sits side-by-side a natural playground, designed to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. A tipped over Voyageur canoe is the centrepiece of the natural playground, along with a multi-level fort and water pump kids will love."

"Confederation Park is located in the northwest quadrant of Calgary. It's one of the largest in the city, spanning through multiple communities including:. It's also home to the Confederation Park Golf Course, a 9-hole course with driving range and putting green."

"Whether it's the winding paths, creek or the multiple parks to play on, you will love visiting Confederation Park. Learn more about Confederation Park"

"Original Joe's is a casual restaurant that features what most would consider to be a traditional American style cuisine. It is a great choice if you are looking to soak up the sun with some friends while you enjoy some American food."

"This little place along 17th Avenue SE has a similar menu to the Blackfoot Truckstop Diner. There’s all-day breakfast but also lunch, dinner and desserts, including huge pieces of pie. The décor is simple, the service is familiar and the prices are low."

"Really good food for the price, and you can tell this is real food, prepared on the spot; nothing here is prepared out of a plastic bag like most big name…”more"