Calgary is a great place to be if you like to eat out. The restaurant scene is diverse and encapsulates both the flavours of modern Canada and international cuisines. Many of the best restaurants in Calgary also offer private dining, which means you can enjoy an exclusive experience with friends, family or colleagues with VIP service and no outside distractions. Whether you’re looking to book an intimate dinner for a small group, an undisturbed business lunch, or a wedding reception for hundreds, the best restaurants for private dining in Calgary await.
Celebrate your next birthday in style with up to 100 of your closest friends at a charming Italian, with dedicated event planners on hand to help everything go smoothly. Downtown plays host to the ideal venue for your next games night, with the capacity for up to 45 people in a private room with a full-size pool table, 65” HD TV and Wi-Fi, and your own exclusive bar. Take the family out for some of the best steaks in town and book a table in a private room for up to 12 for that exclusivity that will make the event more memorable.
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The best restaurants for private dining in Calgary – read on for a guide
For intimate dinner parties or large events – book at Bridgette Bar in Downtown
The chef-driven Bridgette Bar has a food-forward approach, focusing on the highest quality of ingredients and crafting ambitious dishes that will astound and delight. Standouts from the regular menu include chicken liver mousse with peanut brittle and concord grape, wood roasted half duck with black garlic emulsion, and shrimp and calamari pasta with radiator, capers and pine nuts. For private events, the options range from a secluded room seating up to 18, with various fixed price set menu options, to hire of the entire venue for as many as 225 guests, or 100 for a sit-down meal. If it’s cocktails and canapes you’re looking for but with a smaller party, the bar area can also be hired privately for up to 50 people, offering creative cocktails and innovative snacks.
For a private event space ideal for late-night entertainment – book Earl’s Kitchen and Bar – Banker’s Hall at Banker’s Hall in Calgary
Earl’s Kitchen and Bar – Banker’s Hall offers a variety of private and semi-private dining spaces to suit almost any occasion, with capacities ranging as high as 100. Each space has its own unique charm. Try the Atrium for glass-enclosed garden dining with street views year-round, or the Banker’s Bar or Canteen for a seated meal with a lively lounge atmosphere. Group booking menus focus on shareable plates to encourage the flow of conversation and ensure your event goes with a swing. Add an impressive wine list and handcrafted cocktails and you have yourself a party. Menu highlights include spicy California rolls with yuzu crab and avocado, slow-cooked roast beef sliders with horseradish cream and arugula, crispy tofu sushi tacos with shiso and sesame, and jumbo lump crab cakes with prawns, garden greens and caper remoulade.
For exclusive catered events with handcrafted food for private dining in Calgary – book Saltlik – Calgary in Downtown
Exclusive, catered events are a specialty at Saltlik – Calgary, with three unique private dining spaces and the option to book the entire main floor of the restaurant for up to 250 guests. The Mahogany Room is inspired by old-school smoking rooms and comes complete with a full-size pool table. The elegant Formal Dining Space has five round mahogany tables ideal for corporate events, while the Sky Lounge has a capacity of 175 and comes equipped with a dance floor, DJ booth, private bar and its own entrance. Showstopping starters from the menus include duck fat fries with crispy garlic and rosemary, lobster mashed potatoes with tarragon butter, and Wagyu carpaccio with grainy mustard aioli. Add a filet mignon with maple mustard Brussels sprouts, scallops and gnocchi with truffle vinaigrette, or crispy pork Milanese with brown butter sauce.
For private dining in Calgary that celebrates the vibrancy of the Mediterranean – book a room at KAMA in Beltline
Chef Kenny Kaechele of KAMA has gathered a team of hospitality professionals in a stunning and versatile venue with multiple private dining options for all occasions. From an intimate private meal to a gala event, the team are on hand to ensure everything is perfect. The full venue, including the sun-drenched patio area, can be booked for up to 125 people. For smaller gatherings there are three options, starting with the South Side for larger seated events for up to 50, with views across the shared courtyard. The North Side is designed for smaller events, seating up to 35 in a comfortable and beautifully appointed space. For intimate gatherings, the private dining room can seat 25 and is closed off from the main restaurant with glass sliding doors. Grilled halloumi with pomegranate honey, seared scallops with chermoula butter, and chicken souvlaki with honey feta beignets are highlights from the menu.
For authentic Churrasco-style steaks carved theatrically at the table – book your seats at Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse in Downtown or Red Deer
With two venues in the city to choose from, you can book your next event at Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse in Downtown or in Red Deer. Whichever you choose, you get the same theatrical service and Churrasco-style South Brazilian steaks and meats. You also get a choice of private dining rooms, with capacities of 20, 30 or 60 – create a bespoke package for your guests in any of these rooms or book the entire Downtown venue for as many as 200 people. South Brazilian cuisine at Pampa is served buffet style, with a hot and cold bar for sides and a choice of 13 cuts of grilled meats. Choose an unlimited package for a set price per head and your guests can indulge in bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, petite tender beef garlic steak, maple ham and more to their heart’s content.
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For a classic steakhouse with five different private dining rooms – choose Vintage Chophouse and Tavern in Calgary
Vintage Chophouse and Tavern can accommodate almost any type of group booking, with a variety of spaces of different sizes and styles. These range from the semi-private Beringer Room for a party of 12, to the Legacy Room for 26, to a full venue buyout for as many as 260 people for a standing reception or 200 seated. Each brings the intimate speakeasy groove the restaurant is known for, with access to an impressive 300-strong vintage wine cellar and tableside sommelier service. As a twice-winner of the Birks Silver Spoon Award, you know the food is going to be done right. Steaks and chops are of course the house speciality, complemented by seafood and vegetarian options. Perhaps add seared scallops and crisp pork belly with an apple chilli glaze, West Coast mussels in a Thai green curry sauce, or a fresh and smoked seafood platter for two to your choice of meat.
For grilled modern classics crafted from the finest seasonal ingredients – book your next event at Flores & Pine – Grill Room and Gatherings in Calgary
Calgary private dining at Flores & Pine – Grill Room and Gatherings comes complete with the services of a dedicated and experienced events manager, all the basic table settings and decor, and the option to customise not only the decor but also your own menu for a unique experience. The private dining room accommodates up to 50 people, while full venue hire gives you the capacity for up to 210 guests. The chef-inspired menu focuses on sustainability – take inspiration even if you plan to create your own with help from the chefs. Think roasted bone marrow with café de Paris butter and house-cured gravlax with a pickled radish medley to start, followed by wood-fired Wagyu with a red wine demi-glaze and Alberta lamb top sirloin with duck fat fingerling potatoes to follow.
For everything from a weekend brunch to a wedding reception – pull up a chair at The Guild in Calgary
The Guild offers private dining in Calgary for intimate groups and for huge events, with several spaces for hire. For a get-together with friends, The Pub can accommodate 20 people in a warm and inviting space with a private bar. For a large special occasion, the whole venue can be bought out, with options for 200 seated guests or a reception for 300. And in the summer, The Patio can accommodate up to 200, or you can book a portion of the terrace for your own private cookout. The stunning decor provides the perfect background for anything from professional wedding photography to your next Instagram upload. Try the canape selection with beet and goat cheese mousse, coconut shrimp in sweet chilli sauce and Thai basil chicken, opt for food stations with tacos, sliders, cheese, poke and mezze, or choose from three set menus for lunch or dinner events.
For everything from a luxury afternoon tea to a wedding reception – book Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant for private dining in Calgary
The stunning location and interiors of Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant ensure that any event will be memorable. As specialists in event planning and with several unique spaces available, you can plan anything from a wedding reception to a corporate brunch in beautiful ranch-style rooms and gardens. The menus feature a contemporary reimagining of the regional cuisine of Alberta. For an intimate private dining experience, the Wolf Den seats up to 10 and has its own quaint charm. The Senator Patrick Burns room seats 35 and features floor-to-ceiling windows with a view over the parks and gardens, and an open fireplace for winter bookings. The Grand Salon accommodates up to 150 and features hardwood floors, a stone fireplace and views across the front lawn, while the Meadow Muse Pavilion is an ideal choice for weddings, with capacity for up to 175.
For board meetings, intimate social gatherings and huge events – book one of several private event spaces at Owens Landing in Downtown
Owens Landing creates fun, genuine and passionate culinary experiences, with excellent service and American-style food from scratch kitchens. Sample dishes include fish tacos with avocado crema and smoked chillies, maple cider marinated chicken with herb fingerling potatoes, and truffle mushroom risotto with parmesan and white wine. The venue has multiple nooks and crannies for intimate dining away from the madding crowd, plus four dedicated private dining areas and whole venue hire for as many as 375 seated guests. For smaller events, the private patio, which is fully covered and heated, seats up to 100, while the bar area can be hired for up to 150 for a more casual, mingling event. And for a business brunch, the board room seats up to 12 and includes use of multi-media facilities.
For Calgary private dining of all shapes and sizes – book your next event at CHOP Steakhouse & Bar – Barlow in Calgary
Specialising in 100% Canadian premium steaks cooked to perfection in the signature Montague broiler, CHOP Steakhouse & Bar – Barlow has a reputation for serving the best beef in town. Something to offer your guests when planning your next event. Private dining options range from a completely private room for up to 12, ideal for business lunches or family gatherings, to private and semi-private areas in the dining room or lounge for 19 to 120. The spacious lounge can seat 80 with a full buyout, or 120 for a canape and cocktail reception. Menu highlights include crab cakes with red aioli, chilli garlic shrimp, and escargot stuffed mushrooms with garlic butter to start. Follow this with prime cuts of steak served with a choice of sauces and sides, or grilled tofu steak with miso and cauliflower rice.
For Italian-inspired private dining in Calgary – book your next event at Barbarella in Calgary
Vibrant coastal cuisine with an upscale casual ambience awaits at Barbarella, named for chic southern Italy yacht culture from the mid-19th century and with flavours of the Pacific Northwest. The fare is quintessentially Mediterranean with ingredients sourced locally from the Canadian west coast. Think Angus beef carpaccio with caponata vinaigrette, Manila clam linguine with fennel butter and tarragon, and crispy chicken puttanesca with anchovy and polenta. The entire Barbarella can be booked for private events, with a capacity of up to 100, or 95 fully seated. From corporate functions to family reunions, wedding receptions to anniversary parties, choose from a selection of prix-fixe menus and access a dedicated team of event planners to help you imagine your ideal occasion.
The top restaurants in Calgary are a mixture of local institutions, new favourites and hidden gems. With the best restaurants for private dining in Calgary, you can experience your new favourite with exclusive service for you and your guests.
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