Diners' Choice: Canadian restaurants in Calgary

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Canadian cuisine in Calgary? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Lake House

4.8

4.8 (3505)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Perched directly above Lake Bonavista with large glass windows overlooking the lake, The Lake House is home to one of Calgary’s finest and most creative restaurants as well as a unique setting for weddings and events.

The Lake House features Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts‘ (CRMR’s) renowned and distinctive Rocky Mountain Cuisine. This is interpreted and presented by Chef Gareth Colville. Chef Colville and his team excel at showcasing the regional flavor of Western Canada. Our locally inspired menus are complimented by a diverse wine list offering global selections authored by acclaimed sommelier Brad Royale.

Top review

Leanne

Dined 6 days ago

Our service was absolutely incredible wish I remembered his name he was friendly fast effect and funny the food was spectacular 😄 mad my husband's birthday wonderful thank you

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (4425)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

The Bow Valley Ranche is located at the end of Bow Bottom Trail SE, in Fish Creek Provincial Park, just follow the signs for Bow Valley Ranche.

The Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is the new fine dining facility located in the restored Ranche House. Their menu features a contemporary interpretation of Alberta regional cuisine. Today, the flavours and traditions of Alberta’s ranching heritage live on at the Bow Valley Ranche. Our Grand Salon holds approximately 110-120 guests. William Roper Hull and Senator Patrick Burns hold approximately 30-32 guests. Our John Glenn room, located in the upstairs, old master bedroom of the house, holds approximately 12 guests.

Sit down beside the massive fireplace in the Grand Salon or enjoy the covered wrap-around veranda during warm weather. Enjoy lunch, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch. Reservations are recommended. Please note that we do not take reservations for the patio.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Same excellent service we have enjoyed for over 25 years. Our go to place for special occasions, anniversaries and birthdays.

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Namo Cafe Bistro - Southside

4.7

4.7 (62)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Willow Park

About the restaurant

At Namo, we are more than just a restaurant; we are a culinary journey curated by passionate chefs, a family-owned legacy, and a commitment to celebrating both global inspiration and local authenticity.

We offer a warm, casual and inviting ambience that's perfect for Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner.

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Jolene

Dined 4 days ago

Always a good spot and a great way to celebrate Canada Day today.

The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar

4.7

4.7 (417)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Derrick is an affordable, locally sourced restaurant that features a food menu comprised of traditional classics, seductively smoked meats and a spirit menu with an emphasis on gin, all paired within a cozy atmosphere that should make you feel right at home. The Derrick is open for, corporate lunch, a lively happy hour headlining the areas leading drink specials, dinner and late night Cocktails. So, put your feet up or join the party, welcome to The Derrick!

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DorianVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Service was prompt, friendly, and precise. Food was fresh, perfect temperature, and very tasty. Great place for a quick work lunch or a long afternoon of food and drinks with friends.

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Experience

An Albertan Tasting

Experience

Blow Out Hour "Happy Hour"

Brix + Barrel

4.8

4.8 (130)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Brix & Barrel, crafted by the passionate Umbrella Group Hospitality restauranteurs, is Calgary’s newest dining destination. We believe in providing fresh and inventive food & beverage options in a beautifully crafted space where our guests can feel relaxed and be taken care of. This new restaurant compliments our sister venue – The Rooftop, but with a newly created atmosphere.

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Ralph

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Food and service were excellent, but i think that for $30..00 for a pork chop is a bit high.

River Café

4.7

4.7 (4984)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

An extraordinary dining experience is a journey—one of taste, place, and connection.
We've created a beautiful space in a remarkable setting, where every detail is designed to make you feel at home. Our passionate chefs craft menus rooted in regional, seasonal ingredients, offering a true taste of place, while our caring team ensures every moment feels special.
Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, we are proud to be a regular on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list and France’s World's Best Restaurants 'La Liste', in addition to enRoute and Avenue Magazine’s best restaurants year after year.
Step into our warm wooden interior, relax by the inviting stone fireplace, or dine al fresco on our serene, water-facing patio. Surrounded by lush gardens and open green space, we also offer seasonal picnic baskets for those seeking a more leisurely experience.

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chelseyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

River Cafe is one of the most beautiful places to dine in Calgary! The menu is brilliant, the wine list is carefully curated, and the staff are exceptional. We enjoyed the Fish & Game Board with Cheese, it was perfectly paired with a couple of glasses of the Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc.

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4.7

4.7 (292)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Willow Park

About the restaurant

Now Open Daily from 7am to 3pm!

Egg & Spoon was created with a motivation to provide the people of Calgary with locally sourced ingredients in a fresh, forward-thinking approach that will appeal to everyone.

Providing a diverse menu means more to us than offering countless breakfast, brunch, and lunch selections. It means embracing diversity in palettes, health, and life choices. The food you’ll find here is different, playful, imaginative, and yet … familiar and approachable.

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anna

Dined 7 days ago

Always good food and friendly service and always feels welcomed when we come here, and this is why Egg and Spoon is our favourite brunch place to go to.

Blowers & Grafton - Mission

4.6

4.6 (161)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Blowers & Grafton (B&G) dishes up authentic street food, delivering real, honest ingredients and laid-back, East Coast hospitality. Shack up in our cozy-cool spaces to savour passionately crafted East Coast eats and cheers to the weekend, or soak in some live music and stay a while. B&G sources as much of its menu from out East as possible to bring you tasteful tributes, genuine flavours and all the classics! From the OG Halifax Donair and Garlic Fingers, to the Mini Lobster Rolls and Chips, it’s all washed down with your choice of craft beer or cocktails. B&G was founded by a group of passionate Canadians with a bold vision: to salute the spirited roots of Halifax with fellow Maritimers and share this beloved experience of food, drink, music and culture with the rest of Canada.

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Janet

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

We really enjoyed our time at Blowers and Grafton! We were fortunate enough to eat on the patio on a lovely sunny evening!

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Popular dish

Mini Lobster Rolls

Deane House

4.7

4.7 (2057)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Inglewood

About the restaurant

A collection of beautifully curated rooms, each with its own unique character, set the stage for a Canadian culinary journey at Deane House. In the dining room, library, bar and gardens, we guide guests on a seasonal, regional exploration. Enjoy lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and weekend brunch in Inglewood, 5 minutes from Calgary's downtown core. Multiple private dining rooms for hosting groups of any size.

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Joshua

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing time with the family! Great food and excellent service

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Experience

Wine Wednesdays: 50% off all glass pours, all day!

Experience

$2 Oyster Thursdays

The TELUS Club - Scotiabank Saddledome

4.6

4.6 (200)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Our club level features the exquisite dining of the TELUS Club Buffet. Open for most larger events at the Scotiabank Saddledome, this facility can accommodate 300 people before Calgary Flames; home games and concerts.

Price of the buffet is $49.95 (GST Included) per person. Please note - the TELUS Club Dining Room is available to Club ticket holders only during events.

The TELUS Club is also available for private functions on non-event days and can accommodate up to 900 people for receptions or banquets - including company Christmas parties. Please call our Event Planner for details on private functions

For Flames Games please include The Club Account number with the Reservation

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JoAnneVIP

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Excellent pulled pork & hawaian nachos for Roughnecks special. Fabulous service - thanks Jill! Very attentive to allergies.

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