Diners' Choice: Good for business meals restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Sukiyaki House

4.9

4.9 (1068)

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

AshleyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food and service! Really fresh fish and great romancing of each dish and where it came from. Will be back!

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Popular dish

Tempura

The Potion Room

4.9

4.9 (350)

CAN$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Inglewood

About the restaurant

A Magical Place for Wizards, Witches, & Muggles Alike to Meet and Celebrate Life While Sipping Fine Handcrafted Potions and Elixirs Like No Other!!!

Please note that the reservations have a 90-minute time limit per table for parties of 4 or less!

Top review

Leann

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

We all enjoyed the potion drinks and especially the presentation. Being a Harry Potter fan made it even better

L'Olivo Cicchetti & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (16)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Inglewood

About the restaurant

L'Olivo is Calgary's newest culinary destination, where we invite you to immerse yourself in a Venetian-inspired lifestyle through the art of cicchetti. More than just small plates, cicchetti embodies a traditional social ritual, a way of life where friends gather, share stories, and appreciate small bites alongside simple and enjoyable drinks. At L'Olivo, we’re bringing this unique and lively experience to Calgary, creating excellent moments for our guests.

Beyond extraordinary cicchetti, L'Olivo offers a sophisticated lounge experience. Our curated list of cocktails and wines sets us apart, featuring both classic Italian selections and unique mixtures designed to complement our culinary offerings. Whether you're seeking a pre-dinner aperitivo or a relaxed evening of drinks, our lounge is designed to be your local, trendy spot in town.

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Steve

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Great food and service. Great addition to an already outstanding market.

CHOP Steakhouse & Bar - Barlow

4.7

4.7 (1126)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Calgary

About the restaurant

Chop was created for people who love sharing, connecting and everything steak. We are proud to offer a menu that shares our commitment to sustainable beef sourcing, serving high-quality cuts of 100% Canadian beef. It isn’t just the meat that’s special – it’s also how we cook it. Our Montague broiler cooks at up to 1800 °F, giving a beautiful crust and flavour to every steak! We slow roast our prime rib in a humidity-controlled oven, keeping it mouth-watering and tender. And we put this level of care into each of our hand-crafted drinks, and from-scratch dishes, including plant-based and seafood options, with something for everyone to enjoy. All of this quality comes with friendly hospitality in warm and energetic rooms. Open for happy hour, dinner and late-night!

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MARCI

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Makes me wish I lived in Calgary. Superb in every way.

Sorella

4.7

4.7 (484)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Calgary

About the restaurant

At Sorella, we serve you with the big-hearted warmth of our Italian heritage. Our name means Sister, embracing the idea that everyone who comes through our door will be treated like a member of our extended family.

On the menu, you’ll find traditional dishes with a twist, showcasing only the highest quality ingredients. Shareable, seasonal and refreshing

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JoelVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Love the food love the people, and the environment is great

Pigeonhole - Downtown

4.7

4.7 (90)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Dining Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Join the flock. Dine on eclectic shareables, imbibe an ever-changing drink list, and experience Pigeonhole’s celebrated breakfast in a buzzing service-driven space.

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Dalton

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Food was fantastic and the wait staff gave great recommendations. Good place to take a client for dinner or even just go with some friends for great food and ambiance.

Truth Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (45)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

Beltline

About the restaurant

A galaxy-astrology themed dining and cocktail experience, blending Indian and Italian flavors. Dine under the stars with celestial decor & fusion eats

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Daphne

Dined on May 26, 2025

It was quite a nice time. Went there with my boyfriend for his birthday and the themed drinks were very creative, although I think the price per portion was a bit steep. Good ingredients and food so that makes up for it a bit at least.

shoe & canoe PUBLIC HOUSE

4.3

4.3 (229)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Shoe & Canoe Public House menu celebrates Canadian cuisine, using only the freshest locally sourced ingredients, coupled with North American and European inspired flavors.

We pride ourselves on our locally sourced Craft Beer list as our goal is to show our guests what an amazingly robust and diverse Craft Beer seen Calgary has to offer.

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FarzanaVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Love the shoe and canoe! We work nearby so this is a nice place to stop in for breakfast, lunch or an evening bite. We had a super positive experience with Shelby as our server yesterday. She was upbeat and fun! Loved her energy! Keep it up Shelby. Another server that we really like is Cheryl. We’ve had Cheryl as our server at least a couple of times in the past. Cheryl is pleasant, attentive and provides fast service when on a time crunch.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Pimlico Bar

4.3

4.3 (10)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary British

Beltline

About the restaurant

Pimlico Bar is an energetic London style open kitchen & craft cocktail bar, featuring an eclectic Modern British menu with Commonwealth & European influences.

An intimate, cosy, yet fun & lively atmosphere, Pimlico is a great place to enjoy unique food, fantastic cocktails and our friendly service. We have an extended outdoor patio in the summer, where you can watch the world go by in the heart of 17th Avenue, Calgary's top entertainment district.

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MartaVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Loved our girls night experience here ! We went for a birthday celebration and ordered a bunch of items to share. Our server Taylor, was lovely and really helpful. We ended up having bread and butter (10/10): honey butter and olive tapenade outstanding, tuna taki (5/10): slightly fishy, extremely small portion for cost, bone marrow tartare (7/10): good but missing an element, cod croquettes (8/10), spicy prawn noodles (8/10): a little too spicy for balance. Drinks were outstanding, we had a variety and I have to say that the dirty martini I ordered (which had some kind of dill flavored brine) was sooo good. It's comfy, it's cute, it's different and we loved it.

ONE18 EMPIRE

4.0

4 (1135)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

***STARTING JULY 4TH, OAK & SMOKE SALOON POP UP***
Welcome to Oak & Smoke Saloon – A Calgary Stampede Exclusive

Saddle up for a flavor-packed rodeo like no other at Oak & Smoke Saloon, a limited-time culinary experience blazing onto the scene only during the Calgary Stampede 2025. Inspired by the bold spirit of the Wild West and fueled by the rich traditions of open-flame cooking, Oak & Smoke serves up slow-smoked meats, fire-grilled favorites, and whiskey-forward cocktails in a rustic, high-energy setting.
This ain’t your average chuckwagon. From sunrise brunches to late-night bites, every dish is a celebration of Alberta’s finest ingredients kissed by smoke, oak, and a touch of Stampede swagger. Whether you're a cowboy at heart or just here for the ride, Oak & Smoke is where Calgary comes to gather, graze, and raise a glass.

Open for 10 days only. Please see the menu page for all the delish details! Our full bar is available but food will be feature menu only!

Top review

ChrisVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Great whiskey. Great food. Great service. The custom Old Fashioned was a really fun feature and we would visit again just for that!

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