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1. OXBOW
4.6
Exceptional(537)
Price: Expensive
• European • Kensington
Booked 3 times today
Oxbow is excited to welcome you to tuck into our seasonally changing menu curated around elevated comfort food with a French twist. Our Lobby Bar featuring the original wood burning fireplace and Dining Room are open year-round, with a seasonal Patio facing the river. Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, Happy Hour Wednesday to Sunday from 3-6 and Sunday Afternoon Tea.At Oxbow, we want you to indulge in the art of good food. We choose to play with our menu, bending traditional cuisine and featuring a rotating chefs tasting menu with the option to enhance your experience with pairings curated to compliment each course. Join us for a pre theatre cocktail, a glass of wine with bites for the table or an elevated meal with creative courses for every palate. So stay for a little, stay for a while.
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2. Mercato - Mission
4.8
Exceptional(1398)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Calgary
Booked 49 times today
Located in the heart of Mission, Mercato brings rustic Italian culture to Calgary. Guests can come in for lunch or head in for dinner and wine for a romantic evening or just to enjoy time with the family. Dishes are served family style, which means there is plenty to share with others in the group.
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3. Salt & Brick - Calgary
4.7
Exceptional(363)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Salt & Brick isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a vibe. Every week, our Chef and crew drop a fresh sheet menu loaded with inventive share plates and small bites, made daily with top-tier, locally sourced ingredients. Pair your meal with our curated selection of bold wines and signature cocktails. We’re here to guide you through an ever-evolving culinary journey, where each visit feels like a brand-new experience. We do cool shit.
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4. FinePrint
4.7
Exceptional(491)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Calgary
Booked 17 times today
Our award winning head chef Francis Martinez executes a menu that honours local producers to deliver contemporary dishes with a soft french influence. From our celebrated sablefish to the finest local beef, from small delicious snacks to robust courses, we aim to create a special experience for every guest. The attention to detail we seek starts with our local farmers and producers and transcends to our preparation and cooking styles. From sourcing natural and organic ingredients to selecting special kindling for our wood burning Josper oven, we have a love for food and hospitality that is best when shared with our friends and guests.
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5. KAMA
4.8
Exceptional(690)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Beltline
Booked 20 times today
A new Beltline dining experience born from the creativity, passion and experience of Chef Kenny Kaechele - fresh and vibrant dishes celebrating the beauty and bounty of the Mediterranean region, anchored by local ingredients and a passion for excellence.Kama features a beautiful sun drenched patio, private dining areas and a gorgeous centrally positioned bar- perfect for an intimate date night, lunch with friends or festive gathering, we are excited to make our new home in The District at Beltline and we can't wait to see you soon!
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6. Milpa
4.3
Awesome(79)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 14 times today
Milpa is a vibrant Mexican eatery and cocktail bar located in Calgary’s bustling 17th Ave entertainment district. Specializing in contemporary Mexican cuisine, Milpa showcases bold and authentic flavours from Chef Elia Herrera. Hailing from Cordoba, Veracruz, is a third-generation Mexican chef who is deeply rooted in family traditions and is dedicated to infusing her cooking with these bright flavours through inventive small plates crafted with quality ingredients. Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Veracruz, Milpa offers a modern twist on classic dishes, providing a unique dining experience that highlights the diversity of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy an array of flavourful tacos & quesadillas made with our in-house tortillas, fresh ceviches, and handcrafted cocktails, all in a lively and welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Mexico.
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7. charbar
4.5
Awesome(2218)
Price: Expensive
• Canadian • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Located in East Village and housed in the historical Simmons Building along the Bow River, charbar is spearheaded by executive chef Jessica Pelland with the support of co-owners and Top Chef chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson. One of Canadas best restaurants partners with Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters to create a collaborative and communal destination. Charbar restaurant features cuts of ultra-dry aged Alberta beef and an ocean wise seafood raw bar, that spills out onto the open air riverfront patios with views of the bow river. At its heart is a custom-made Argentine wood-fired grill honouring the art of asado and the culinary inspirations of Spain and Italy.
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8. Klein / Harris
4.7
Exceptional(1206)
Price: Expensive
• Canadian • Calgary
Booked 8 times today
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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9. CHARCUT
4.4
Awesome(4288)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Led by co-chefs and co-owners John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, CHARCUT Roast House is one of Canada’s most lauded restaurants.The restaurant’s every detail – from the reclaimed local barn wood panelling to the mason jar chandeliers – transports the authenticity and soul of local, farm-fresh producers and their flavourful ingredients to downtown’s most energetic restaurant and bar. With house butchered meats, homemade preserves, seasonal menus, thoughtfully created cocktails, local craft beers, and a bustling open kitchen, Jackson, DeSousa and CHARCUT are helping put Calgary on the world’s culinary map.
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10. Centini Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(769)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
A warm welcome awaits at this iconic Italian restaurant in downtown Calgary. Consistently well-executed food and relaxed, professional service rule in this contemporary dining room. Daily fish deliveries, hand made fresh pasta, an in-house bakery and attention to the nuances of authentic Italian cuisine abound on the large menu. The sleek dining room is complemented by additional rooms that can be closed off for privacy. An online store for takeout and delivery is open on www.centini.com. The restaurant also offers a catering menu for home or office delivery.

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