Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Calgary

OpenTable

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.

Top review

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.

Top review

PatriciaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

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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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.

Top review

James

Dined 5 days ago

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

Bar Gigi

4.9

4.9 (268)

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

Top review

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.

ARI Sushi

4.9

4.9 (455)

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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KamVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great restaurant. The sushi itself is excellent, and bursting with flavor. Otoro, Wagyu, Uni, Salmon must haves. Exceptional value. Rare find: Excellent taste, service and reasonably priced. 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!

Sweet Loretta

4.9

4.9 (289)

CAN$30 and under

Mediterranean

Beltline

About the restaurant

Sweet Loretta is the latest venture from Concorde Group. Building on the city’s legacy of iconic music venues, the multidisciplinary space will feature programming from rotating resident DJs, live music, and emerging artists, alongside exceptional food and drink. Part disco, snack bar, and lounge.

Please note that our phone number is a text-only line and is not equipped to take incoming calls. If you need to cancel or request a change to your reservation please send us a text and we'll reply as soon as we're able.

Sweet Loretta is an 18+ venue & minors are prohibited.

Top review

Heather

Dined 6 days ago

Another fabulous experience tonight! Service was fantastic and the food top notch! We will return again soon!

French 50 Bakery

4.9

4.9 (75)

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

Wyatt

Dined 5 days ago

French 50 is a great place to eat in Okotoks, whether it's breakfast/brunch, lunch or a date night. We love it here and will definitely return. Big shoutout to the bakers and chefs!

Osteria Chef's Table

4.9

4.9 (400)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of trendy Kensington, at 201 10st NW Calgary, Osteria De Medici has been a fixture for the city's Authentic Italian culinary offerings for decades.

Long time chefs Giovanni and Michele took over the management of the restaurant in Calgary's Kensington district, keeping the Osteria de Medici tradition and incorporating their own twist to create Osteria Chef's Table.
Our beautiful dining room features a classic Italian Style atmosphere, crisp linens and comfortable seating.
The new menu features a combination of classic Italian dishes along with daily specials created by the Chefs. Osteria Chef’s Table is dedicated to offering exceptional service and the freshest ingredients available.

Giovanni and Michele frequent city markets, local growers and farmers to bring you only the best of locally sourced ingredients.
Osteria Chef's Table is open for Lunch and Dinner and is available to host your next event.

Top review

Danielle

Dined on May 23, 2025

We had a wonderful dinner. The service was fabulous. They even came out and opened the door for my mom. The food was amazing, the fresh pasta melted in your mouth. The tomato sauce had a natural sweetness that I had never tasted before. With such fresh ingredients the flavours were intensified. We thought it was very affordable for everything we had. The pistachio cheesecake was so good that I am still dreaming about it! We loved it all and especially loved the atmosphere and service. I can’t wait to go again soon! My new favourite spot. Thank you!

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