Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Calgary

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Varbar by Moonlight & Eli

4.9

4.9 (21)

CAN$30 and under

Fondue

Calgary

About the restaurant

Expect something completely different! We are a neighbourhood spot, yet nothing is ordinary. We specialize in Champagne & Fondue but have been known to stray... Our love is Champagne, and we love to share our passion. We have flights and one off bottles and always have something interesting lurking somewhere. The majority of our menu is gluten free and we are also very vegetarian friendly. We have an ever growing alcohol free list so you can be free to do you! We are a place that takes pride in our very specific offerings. We love what we do and how we do it. With 10 seats for regular nights around 15 people for Private Bookings, we cater to the intimate. Can't wait to se you!

Top review

KarinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

My daughter and I had an absolutely lovely time with Kim! The bottomless fondue was delicious and loved the accommodations for a gluten free diet. This is my new favourite spot and I cannot wait to come back again!

Aama Nepalese Cuisine

5.0

5 (116)

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

Alex

Dined today

As usual, everything was fantastic. Try the smoked Yak tenderloin.

Chili Club Thai House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (115)

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

Jenn

Dined 1 day ago

The service was excellent and the food was great!

afterEIGHT

4.9

4.9 (12)

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

AlexiaVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Randy and Christiaan were amazing! Took a friend there in about a week of being there the first time. Was awesome and my friend loved it too!

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Experience

A la Carte Reservation

Bar Gigi

4.9

4.9 (247)

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

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Dani and the rest of the crew made the experience wonderful. Drinks were great and the food was amazing!

Bar Rocca

4.9

4.9 (36)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Calgary

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bar Rocca, Marda Loop's new wine bar, featuring a wide selection of international wines, a curated cocktail list, and delicious small plates.

Located above DOPO, our sister restaurant, Bar Rocca offers indoor and outdoor dining spaces for any time of year. Focusing on serving incredible wine in an intimate space, Bar Rocca is the place to be. Open 7 days a week till 11pm, with lunch service on weekends.

Your reservation guarantees your seats for two hours from the booked time. Please note that our outdoor seating is available year-round. With heaters, a fireplace, and blankets available, we promise to keep the space as cozy as possible. We do recommend that you dress accordingly if you book an outdoor spot as Calgary's weather always surprises us!

Top review

Mike

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing as always - what a great experience! Thank-you so much!

Sukiyaki House

4.9

4.9 (1049)

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to the new Sukiyaki House- a place where the finest authentic Japanese cuisine is presented in a contemporary chic setting. Sukiyaki House has been serving Calgarians since 1976. We take pride in offering the most excellent Japanese cuisine traditionally prepared by our outstanding Japanese chefs. We also take great delight in offering an exquisite selection of wine & sake, and the highest quality of service. Sukiyaki House is a place for families, friends and business alliances to meet and dine.

Top review

MaureenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was great. Service was top notch and everything we ordered was delicious. Lots of great options. Really liked the extra touches with the matcha salt, ginger puree and rice radish (daikon). The trio dessert was perfect and the sake recommendation was really good. Would definitely go back.

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Azuridge - Opal Dining

4.8

4.8 (583)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

International

Priddis

About the restaurant

Azuridge Estate Hotel is a hidden gem located westbound, just 15 minutes outside of Calgary with stunning views. The Estate is home to our Opal Dining Room, where we invite you to treat yourself to a refreshing brunch or a night out and enjoy the beautiful scenery along with an equally exquisite A La Carte Menu, by our Award Winning Executive Chef, Yoshi Chubachi.

In addition, Executive Chef Yoshi offers a beautifully crafted 7 Course Chef's Tasting Menu. Please call our Estate Butlers for details on booking your spot for this event.
https://www.azuridgehotel.com 403.931.0100

Top review

Greg

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent service, food, ambience and wine service

Bolero

4.9

4.9 (4584)

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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Patricio

Dined 1 day ago

We are definitely going back and enjoy ourselves a unique and very tasty meal. What a great experience and getting to know a little about the owner of this restaurant. The servers were amazing and gave us nothing but the best costumer service. 100% recommend. Love it that is family friendly.

Ten Foot Henry

4.9

4.9 (6500)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

An all day neighbourhood eatery that boasts bold new North American cuisine and vegetable anchored dishes. Ten Foot Henry bridges the gap between what you should be eating, and what you really want to eat.

Top review

Chelsie

Dined today

We had a great dinner. Everything we had was delicious. Our server was amazing, made great recommendations for us.

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