Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Calgary / Southern Alberta

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Updated June 05, 2025

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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

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 on Jun 7, 2025

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!

Comery Block

4.8

4.8 (338)

CAN$30 and under

Barbecue

Beltline

About the restaurant

Comery Block Barbecue is a West-Tennesse barbecue restaurant and bourbon bar located in the heart of 17th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta.

Our meats are smoked from 10-14 hours daily, and include our famous brisket, pulled pork, turkey, nashville hot chicken, and more. Behind the bar, we’re stocked with over 150 whiskey and original hand-crafted whiskey cocktails – each one created in-house by our talented team.

Top review

SydneyVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

We had cocktails and then brisket, pork ribs and 3 salads … all were faaabulous! Our server was positive and helpful and we came away VERY HAPPY!! Thanks!

Bar Rocca

4.8

4.8 (53)

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

RussellVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great spot, fun atmosphere, hard to leave lol! 2 thumbs up

LOCAL PUBLIC EATERY - Barclay

4.8

4.8 (1)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Downtown

About the restaurant

We love calling the Eau Claire neighbourhood home. Two storeys with a bar on each, two patios and TVs to not miss out on any of the action, you'll only be a stranger here once.

Whether you're looking for a lunch, happy hour, dinner, late night drinks or your weekend brunch spot, we're ready for you!

Top review

Ian

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Music is too loud, but food and service was great.

The Market Bistro

4.7

4.7 (743)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Canmore

About the restaurant

At the Market Bistro we love fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, good wines, cooking up a storm, spending time with friends and family, a good laugh, the outdoors and meeting new people. We made the Market Bistro our home and welcome you to it to share a good meal. Our open kitchen concept will let you feel the full experience!

Please note that reservation durations are limited to 1.5hrs due to limited capacity.

Please also note if you have booked an outside table we cannot guarantee that we have availability inside if the weather changes. Please phone to restaurant in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Top review

SheilaVIP

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Always fantastic food and service!! Never disappointed and wine selection is great and reasonable!

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360 Dome Experience Fairmont Banff Springs

4.7

4.7 (191)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

With 360° views of Banff National Park and Canada’s Castle in the Rockies, our 360° Dome is now home to some incredible dining experiences.

Top review

Mustafa

Dined on May 25, 2025

Proposed to my girlfriend there ! It was amazing the service was sooooooooo good. They really went above and beyond to make sure everything went well. Lots of food and great experience. Happy I chose this place.

Truth Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (44)

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

Top review

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.

Blanco Cantina – Calgary Kensington

4.5

4.5 (394)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

Kensington

About the restaurant

Discover Blanco Cantina in Kensington, Calgary, your ultimate fiesta destination. Join us twice daily for Happy Hour, where you can enjoy fantastic deals on tequila and margaritas. Our vibrant restaurant is the perfect spot for late-night fun, with mouthwatering tacos and delicious Mexican inspired cuisine. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a lively night out, Blanco delivers a memorable restaurant experience with a lively atmosphere and unbeatable drink specials. Discover why our Kensington location is a local favourite for tacos, margaritas, and a fiesta that never stops!

Top review

Carol

Dined on May 29, 2025

Never fails! Good food, delicious margs, just all around good vibes

The Canadian Brewhouse - University District

4.1

4.1 (177)

CAN$30 and under

Sports Bar

Calgary

About the restaurant

Our one-of-a-kind Canadian themed sports bar & grill has an extensive menu of appetizers, entrees, drinks and amazing specials every night of the week. You’ll note our Canadian decor starts right when you walk up to our huge Inukshuk at our doors and continues throughout the restaurant in a “cheeky” Canadian fashion. We promise, when you come to The Canadian Brewhouse, you’ll instantly feel at home, because our house is your house…only we have way more TVs! You won’t find a better selection of screens anywhere for the sports you love! We even provide tabletop speakers for those nights when multiple sports and teams are playing.

Top review

Maegan

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

I had to book a reservation a day before game one of the Stanley cup finals. I then received a call from Sophie, explaining that it is going to be busy but they are still more than welcome to seat my party of 5. She was super sweet and very accommodating. We got to the restaurant and Sophie was my server. She was amazing, made sure we had everything and got us everything in a timely matter even though her and the restaurant was quite busy. When we had got up to leave she told that she would be happy to help us again, if we wanted to come back for following games! Thanks again Sophie!

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