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Where Chefs Eat in Calgary

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by Phaidon
Updated June 07, 2024
You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in Calgary. We’ve partnered with Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in Calgary where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.
Pigeonhole - 17th Ave
4.8 (1810)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Dining Bar
Downtown
"Coming back home and having a meal of this quality with a surprising focus on vegetables, gives me hope for the restaurant scene in Calgary today." – Matt Abergel
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e
Dined on Jul 16, 2025
Great shareable food. Great service. Relaxed and comfortable ambience.
"Coming back home and having a meal of this quality with a surprising focus on vegetables, gives me hope for the restaurant scene in Calgary today." – Matt Abergel
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e
Dined on Jul 16, 2025
Great shareable food. Great service. Relaxed and comfortable ambience.
River Café
4.6 (5015)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Calgary
"River Café has created a beautiful place in an extraordinary setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home– staff who care, chefs who are passionate about quality, and regional, seasonal ingredients that bring to your palate a sense of place." – John Jackson & Connie DeSousa
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AlVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Once we got to the restaurant, it was a first-class experience. It would be nice for first-time diners to know that one must park and walk about 15 minutes to get to the restaurant. Once we were there, it was a delightful experience.
"River Café has created a beautiful place in an extraordinary setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home– staff who care, chefs who are passionate about quality, and regional, seasonal ingredients that bring to your palate a sense of place." – John Jackson & Connie DeSousa
Top review
AlVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Once we got to the restaurant, it was a first-class experience. It would be nice for first-time diners to know that one must park and walk about 15 minutes to get to the restaurant. Once we were there, it was a delightful experience.
charbar
4.6 (2282)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Downtown
"The culinary influence of Argentina is evident throughout the menu, with the personalized touch of tableside preparation for dishes like ceviche mixto. The extensive raw bar pays homage to the fresh, sustainable, West Coast seafood that is readily available here. Vegetarian cuisine is celebrated too – almost half of the options are vegetarian, particularly the small plates meant to share, such as the pistachio and avocado bruschetta, grilled provoleta and sourdough fugazza with Roman broccoli." – John Jackson & Connie DeSousa
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Tyler
Dined on Jul 15, 2025
Great fine dining option that does it a little different.
"The culinary influence of Argentina is evident throughout the menu, with the personalized touch of tableside preparation for dishes like ceviche mixto. The extensive raw bar pays homage to the fresh, sustainable, West Coast seafood that is readily available here. Vegetarian cuisine is celebrated too – almost half of the options are vegetarian, particularly the small plates meant to share, such as the pistachio and avocado bruschetta, grilled provoleta and sourdough fugazza with Roman broccoli." – John Jackson & Connie DeSousa
Top review
Tyler
Dined on Jul 15, 2025
Great fine dining option that does it a little different.
Deane House
4.7 (2074)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Inglewood
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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NathalieVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Great outdoor venue staff friendly limited menu. :)
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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NathalieVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Great outdoor venue staff friendly limited menu. :)
Alloy
4.8 (4478)
CAN$51 and over
Global, International
Calgary
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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CheriP
Dined 5 days ago
Server was knowledgeable and very friendly and food was fantastic! Only request would be for more non-alcoholic drink options
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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CheriP
Dined 5 days ago
Server was knowledgeable and very friendly and food was fantastic! Only request would be for more non-alcoholic drink options
Model Milk
4.8 (2159)
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary American
Calgary
Justin Leboe is a chef with an established haute pedigree, his CV including The French Laundry, Daniel and, closer to home, Accolade in Toronto. But in 2011 when he opened Model Milk, housed in a converted art deco dairy in uptown Calgary, he switched to serving up southern fried chicken, waffles and gravy, and "Sunday suppers" of BBQ ribs. On his menu, which does sharing plates and traditional mains, easy comforts sit alongside the more grown-up likes of handmade cavatelli, wagyu beef tartare and little gem lettuce with Asturian aioli. A fine modern wine list and an extensive list of cocktails encourage lingering into the early hours.
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jesse
Dined 5 days ago
The food and atmosphere were awesome. Service was also great. The fry bread and the apple pie were surprisingly great.
Justin Leboe is a chef with an established haute pedigree, his CV including The French Laundry, Daniel and, closer to home, Accolade in Toronto. But in 2011 when he opened Model Milk, housed in a converted art deco dairy in uptown Calgary, he switched to serving up southern fried chicken, waffles and gravy, and "Sunday suppers" of BBQ ribs. On his menu, which does sharing plates and traditional mains, easy comforts sit alongside the more grown-up likes of handmade cavatelli, wagyu beef tartare and little gem lettuce with Asturian aioli. A fine modern wine list and an extensive list of cocktails encourage lingering into the early hours.
Top review
jesse
Dined 5 days ago
The food and atmosphere were awesome. Service was also great. The fry bread and the apple pie were surprisingly great.
Ten Foot Henry
4.8 (6661)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
Calgary
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Susanne
Dined 1 day ago
Very good food and friendly Service. We would return again. Amazing.
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Susanne
Dined 1 day ago
Very good food and friendly Service. We would return again. Amazing.

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