Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Aama Nepalese Cuisine

5.0

5 (124)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Nepalese

Cochrane

About the restaurant

At Aama Nepalese Cuisines, we believe that authentic food is the true testament of a country's culture and history. Tucked away in an elegant setting in Cochrane, Alberta, the ambiance is warm and cozy, assuring the time spent here along with your family and friends would be absolutely worth it! Our staff is dedicated to making sure your evening is filled with delicious memories. When you dine at Aama Nepalese Cuisines, you are sure to see us often in your dreams! Our fresh and flavorful food will have you experience the greatest taste, satisfaction and happiness in life. We are committed to using the freshest and highest quality ingredients in all of our dishes. We source our ingredients locally and organically whenever possible to ensure that our customers are getting the best possible flavors and nutrients in every bite. We believe that this commitment to quality is what sets us apart and allows us to offer our customers the best possible dining experience.

Top review

Louise

Dined on May 30, 2025

The scents that greet you when you enter are a tease of the wonderful meal ahead. Attentive and professional service.

Master Beef Hot Pot

5.0

5 (20)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Asian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Master Beef serves up comforting hot pot built around Alberta AAA
beef, rich broths, and fresh ingredients. Whether you're a hot pot enthusiast or new to the experience, our friendly team will guide you through every step.

Enjoy our cozy, rustic space and pair your meal with premium drinks like Kirishima Aka Shochu, Kujira Ryukyu Whisky, rotating junmai and daiginjo sake, and popular Korean soju. A perfect spot for sharing great food, drinks, and moments.

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AlexVIP

Dined on May 26, 2025

Loved it. Great service and experience. Satay broth is the way to go!

afterEIGHT

5.0

5 (14)

CAN$51 and over

Speakeasy

Downtown

About the restaurant

Recognized by @Worlds50bestBars as one of the "11 Best Bar Openings of 2025."

afterEIGHT as the name implies is open ONLY after the EIGHT clientele departs. Entry is granted based on a first come, first-served basis as such reservations are limited
For those without a reservation The waitlist can be joined starting at 10 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Without a reservation to secure a seat:

1. Walk in and dial “8” on the secret “phone” to gain priority entrance
2. Or join the waitlist on OpenTable starting at 10 PM
3. Stay nearby for a text notification if a seat becomes available
4. Arrive within 10 minutes of the text. Seats will not be held

afterEIGHT is where Japanese precision and attention to detail meets western hospitality. The 15-foot vaulted arched ceilings, gilded in 10K gold, bathe the space in warm light. Every element, from the adobo wood bar, exclusive hand-blown Kimura stemware and bespoke seating has been carefully curated with intent - for you our guest.

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PatriciaVIP

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

10/10, I love this place and will keep on coming back, they are incredible and very knowledgeable about what they are doing. Lots of nice cocktail bars in the city, but this one is a one of a kind, an experience not to be missed. Not a lot of snack options, but I get it, the main focus here are the drinks.

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Experience

A la Carte Reservation

Chili Club Thai House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (126)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Asian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Chili Club Thai House Restaurant is an intricately decorated restaurant serving traditional Thai food. The restaurant has a charming décor which speaks of cultural heritage with a contemporary touch. The restaurant has warm ambience and a friendly atmosphere with cooperative waiting staff.

Some of the popular food choices at Chili Club Thai House Restaurant include swimming rama, Crying tiger, cashew chicken, panang duck curry, lemon grass prawns, lemon pepper vegetable curry, ginger chicken, green curry prawns, pad thai jay, and chili club special egg noodles. The place also serves appetizers, sides and salads. The Chili Club Thai House Restaurant also serves beer and wine with food options.

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James

Dined 6 days ago

As usual, polite and prompt service followed by excellent authentic Asian delights.

Post Hotel Dining Room

4.9

4.9 (233)

CAN$51 and over

European

Lake Louise

About the restaurant

Nestled amidst the serene Canadian pines, The Dining Room's inviting ambiance features fresh-cut flowers, sparkling crystal, and the warm glow of a grand fireplace, creating the perfect setting for an extraordinary meal.
At the heart of our restaurant is the remarkable four-course Table d'Hôte menu, crafted by the acclaimed European-trained Executive Chef Hans Sauter. His expertise brings a blend of international flavors and techniques to each dish, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Awarded “Best Food in the Americas” by Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List, The Dining Room also boasts a Wine Spectator “Grand Award” winning cellar. With over 20,000 bottles and 3,600 selections, our wine list is among the most extensive in the country, carefully curated by our expert wine team.
Experience the artistry of this exceptional duo that has made The Dining Room a destination in itself.

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Kenneth

Dined 2 days ago

Phenomenal experience. The four course price fixe was amazing. Many choices to choose from. Our waiter, Richard was outstanding in advising us.

Bar Gigi

4.9

4.9 (269)

CAN$51 and over

Wine Bar

Calgary

About the restaurant

Bar Gigi is a small space, with share plates, located in the old Halibut Hut building on Edmonton Trail and 9th Ave NE.

Due to our tiny size...we set aside the allotted amount of time for each party size:
2-4 people: 2 hours
5+ people: 2.5 hours
If you need more time, or want to contact us at all please reach out to (403)612-4487

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Laura

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Fantastic experience overall. It’s evident that the staff behind Bar Gigi are very creative and mindful of each ingredient. The dishes were very unique and packed with flavour. The crispy squash and the prawn toast were notably delicious.

Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.9

4.9 (1376)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Our AAA Five Diamond award winning restaurant is an exquisite dining experience, offering French cuisine with regional accents. Combined with Eden's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and ALTO Award winning service, this restaurant provides each guest with the finest in dining, service and scenic views in Banff. Sommeliers are on staff to offer the best wine pairing to complement the experience. Please check reservation for availability.

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NancyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely dinner. Chef is creative and the service is fabulous. Robert shows great excitement and enthusiasm for his wine parings. Everything was delicious.

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Experience

Cellar Experience

Experience

6-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu

ARI Sushi

4.9

4.9 (456)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Inglewood

About the restaurant

Authentic Sushi place in Inglewood, Calgary!
Come and join us, have fun!

Head chef Mike Hakjin Kim has worked at five stars JW-Marriott Japanese Restaurant in South Korea and has been 18 years of experience. He prepares every ingredient as fresh as it can be and does the best of his efforts and abilities to serve everything in perfect feature to all the customers.

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Paula

Dined 1 day ago

We love going to Ari Sushi❤️ We always have the best sushi and service. Highly recommend.

Bolero

4.9

4.9 (4599)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Brazilian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Located close to the corner of Glenmore and Macleod we are Calgary's first Brazilian BBQ style restaurant. At Bolero the customer is in charge of the timing on our wide selection of churrasco(skewers) to be brought to your table by our Gaucho Chefs. Green means go and Red means stop. A perfect setting for any festive occasion as we offer a wide range of different, cocktails, wine, and beer. Dining with friends and family was meant to be fun, the Brazilian way!

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geela

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

We had a lovely family birthday celebration with excellent food and great service! I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Chuck's Steakhouse & Patio

4.9

4.9 (2147)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Banff

About the restaurant

OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada. Banff’s most luxe restaurant, Chuck’s Steakhouse features an exclusive collection of the highest quality, locally sourced Alberta beef served up in a stylish ranch-inspired dining room with panoramic mountain views. Our in-house dry aged, 100% Alberta beef is grilled over hardwood and mesquite, then finished to perfection under an 1800-degree broiler. Chuck's Steakhouse is the true Alberta beef experience.
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Chuck's offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.
Mountain-view private rooms / Total venue experiences
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Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
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Top review

Marwa

Dined 3 days ago

Some of the best steak I've had in Banff. This is my second time going and it's always such a pleasant and delicious experience. Coming back on my next visit - without a doubt!

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