Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Calgary

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Calgary? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

True Wild Distilling

4.9

4.9 (43)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Welcome to the True Wild Distilling Bar & Restaurant, A live-fire restaurant nestled between towering whisky and gin stills inside a stunning heritage building. High-quality proteins and sustainable vegetables dishes are infused with the unique flavour profile that only charcoal can impart. Unpretentious yet premium, we’ve developed a menu that’s driven by the spirits of its surroundings and is complimentary in nature.

True masters of their craft, our mixologists expertly blend our spirits with curated ingredients to create cocktails that are as delicious as they are imaginative. Whether you’re in the mood for a perfectly prepared classic or want to try something new, our bar has what you’re looking for.

It’s not just a meal or a drink; it’s an experience that stirs something inside.

Top review

Jeff

Dined 1 day ago

Well worth the experience in all aspects. Service, food and service top notch. Very unique location.

DOPO

4.9

4.9 (91)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Please note that DOPO will be closed December 24 and 25, 2024, as well as January 1 to January 8, 2025.

DOPO, meaning 'after' in Italian, is an intimate dining experience in the lower level of Elizabeth Square on the corner of 34th Ave and 18th Street in Marda Loop, Calgary. Inspired by D.O.P, its predecessor restaurant, on Canada's Top 100 three years in a row, DOPO has been reimagined by Executive Chef, David Leeder and Owner, Tony Migliarese. With strong opinions from Mamma Rose, of course.

Our phone is not actively monitored. If you need to contact us, please email info@dopoyyc.com or message us on Instagram @dopo.yyc. We will do our best to respond to you within 48 hours.

Ci vediamo dopo!

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LVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic all around. Love the new space. Gifted bartender. Food was great. Noisy in a good way. Lively, good music. Cozy. I was skeptical when I heard about a move to Marda Loop but it was great!

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Experience

New Years Eve at Dopo!

The Casbah Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (350)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Moroccan

Calgary

About the restaurant

Morocco is a country of contrast, magic and timeless wonders. It is blessed with rich, nourishing land and mountain snows; beaches, deserts and lush oases.

Casbah's are in harmony amongst this backdrop. It is a sanctuary for Moroccans.

In this dining room you will witness authentic architecture, carvings, tiles, paintings and crafts which result from twelve centuries of Moroccan art.

The cuisine is presented in a fashion that enhances it's surroundings and is considered by culinary experts to be among the top three cuisines worldwide.

Top review

Marta

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

You will never be disappointed coming here. From the ambience to the light music background to the peace in being able to actually have a conversation. The food is delicious and the hospitality warm. Highly recommend for a memorable and pleasant experience.

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Experience

Valentine's Dinner $190/couple, deposit* required

Blue Rock Swim Club

4.8

4.8 (48)

CAN$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Calgary

About the restaurant

No running by the pool!

For membership inquiries, please email info@bluerockswimclub.com

Top review

Aislynn

Dined 4 days ago

Love the drinks, very cozy and the vibe I was looking for for my birthday! Wonderful loved it so much , everyone was so nice and exceeded expectations, making sure our waters were constantly full and that we were taken , I would absolutely go back again !! Thank you!!

Native Tongues Taqueria Victoria Park

4.8

4.8 (34)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

Calgary

About the restaurant

Native Tongues Taqueria

Native Tongues is a modern Taqueria rooted in the traditional street and market foods of Mexico. We pride ourselves on trying to recreate an authentic Mexican experience for our guests.

Join us this summer on our Patio for Happy Hour
2-5pm Monday-Friday

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JamieVIP

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

First time at Native Tongues while visiting Calgary. We’ve eaten a lot of Mexican food inside and outside Mexico and wow is this place good! The Papas Norteñas which is delicious but extremely filling. I recommend sharing a bunch of dishes family style your group to try a bit of everything. We would definitely return.

French 50 Bakery

5.0

5 (57)

CAN$30 and under

French / Canadian

Okotoks

About the restaurant

French 50 Bakery + Artisan Pizza
***Reservations are accepted for Evening Dinner Service only***

(Brunch/breakfast is cafe style - order at the desk and we will serve your table, first come first serve).

Specializing in handmade pastries, rustic sourdough, delicious brunch, and artisan pizza dinner service.

Our bakery, cafe & restaurant is located in a 1910 refurbished home on historic Elma Street in Okotoks downtown district.

Great casual vibe, friendly service, and really good food - large three season heated patio space.

Top review

Tracey

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing as always!! Best pizza ever! The Alsace is a fan favourite!

Alvin's Jazz Club

4.6

4.6 (1404)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

A throwback to the quintessential New York City dining experience of the 1930’s & 40’s, with a modern approach. Enjoy expertly curated wines, spirits and specialty cocktails.

Located in the heart of Westman Village in Mahogany, we are Calgary's favourite venue for live jazz, dancing, amazing food and drinks.

We are open Tuesday to Thursday at 5:00pm until late Friday to Sunday at 4:00pm to late with live entertainment every night. Come enjoy our Sunday Jazzy Brunch 10:00am to 2:00pm. Enjoy our fabulous Happy Hour from Tuesday to Thursday 5:00pm to 6:00pm and Friday to Sunday 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

5 Hour Complimentary Parking Available - Please Register at the Host Stand

Top review

Emanuel

Dined 7 days ago

Great ambience! Exceptional service! Good food, great music!

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Experience

Prime Rib Dinner

Heartland Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1607)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Modern European

Okotoks

About the restaurant

For over 23 years, Heartland Café and Restaurant has served the public with creative signature dishes and innovative creations.

Our menu is a fresh interpretation of traditional, healthy, & amp; flavorful recipes derived from whole food cooking, created with high quality ingredients without additives or preservatives.

The selection of wine, beer, beverages compliment the wide array of robust dishes that change seasonally to reflect market availability

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Cyndi

Dined 1 day ago

Having visited this quaint restaurant in the past, we were determined to go a bit out of our way on the trip from Edmonton to Lethbridge to visit it again. The food is fresh, flavourful and beautifully presented. The ambiance is fantastic and service is impeccable! It’s a unique setting with history - an old church. Worth turning off the highway to visit!!

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4.8

4.8 (3414)

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

Lynda

Dined today

Chef made me a celiac-safe roast chicken dinner that was absolutely delicious. Table of 4 we all had a different protein elk, lamb, beef and chicken. All delicious!!! My husband had not been to The Lake House since the early 1980s. We were visiting from Ontario and hope to return again:)

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Experience

New Year's Eve 2025

UNTITLED Champagne Lounge

4.9

4.9 (290)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Downtown

About the restaurant

UNTITLED Champagne Lounge is the embodiment of sophistication, charm and style. A unique environment that is both amicable and unpredictable, providing excellent service with an unbiased spirit. With a vast selection of champagne and impressive array of sparkling wines, our team is equipped to match your taste and budget with the perfect bottle.
For those who prefer their drink on the rocks or two fingers high, UNTITLED has something special just for you: Artisanal Champagne-based cocktails. Using progressive techniques and carefully curated spirits, we’ve created a new beast that will rival even the tastiest old-fashioned.
While drinks are our focus, there’s something to be said for properly paired accompaniments. Our food menu accentuates the bubbly experience with bites as elegant as the champagnes, and perfectly matched. The Champagne world is your oyster. (And you can order those too.)
Welcome to our swanky hideaway. Lose yourself in our world of refinement

Top review

Kaitlyn

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

Super fun and different venue. Very Las Vegas kind of vibe. Food and drinks were both amazing!

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Experience

Champagne Listening Room

Experience

Savoir-Vivre

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