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Where Chefs Eat in Calgary

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by Phaidon
Updated June 07, 2024
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Pigeonhole - 17th Ave
4.8 (1789)
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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Paul
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, great service, always a pleasure to dine here!
"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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Paul
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, great service, always a pleasure to dine here!
River Café
4.7 (4920)
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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Tracy
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food, great ambiance and wonderful service. A great way to spend Mother’s Day. Will be back.
"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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Tracy
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food, great ambiance and wonderful service. A great way to spend Mother’s Day. Will be back.
charbar
4.3 (2264)
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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Kim
Dined 7 days ago
Great menu with many interesting options. Steak was incredible
"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
Kim
Dined 7 days ago
Great menu with many interesting options. Steak was incredible
Deane House
4.7 (2033)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Inglewood
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Alex
Dined 1 day ago
I have always had an enjoyable experience at The Deane House. The food is incredible, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is gorgeous. I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant! It is one of my absolute favorite places to dine in Calgary 😊
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Alex
Dined 1 day ago
I have always had an enjoyable experience at The Deane House. The food is incredible, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is gorgeous. I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant! It is one of my absolute favorite places to dine in Calgary 😊
Alloy
4.8 (4450)
CAN$51 and over
Global, International
Calgary
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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JonahVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Alloy is consistently top notch and our favourite spot in Calgary. Wonderful staff and service, great ambience, and exceptional food and drink! If you go try the strawberry dessert which feels like a perfect way to welcome spring!
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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JonahVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Alloy is consistently top notch and our favourite spot in Calgary. Wonderful staff and service, great ambience, and exceptional food and drink! If you go try the strawberry dessert which feels like a perfect way to welcome spring!
Model Milk
4.7 (2115)
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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Alexandra
Dined 4 days ago
Our server Kate was incredible and so knowledgeable! The plum and beets appetizer was delicious as well as the beef tartare! Tried the octopus and the cod for mains and both were delicious, except the octopus was a little too chewy! Still amazing flavours though! Will be back for sure!
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
Alexandra
Dined 4 days ago
Our server Kate was incredible and so knowledgeable! The plum and beets appetizer was delicious as well as the beef tartare! Tried the octopus and the cod for mains and both were delicious, except the octopus was a little too chewy! Still amazing flavours though! Will be back for sure!
Ten Foot Henry
4.9 (6507)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary Canadian
Calgary
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Paula
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely atmosphere, excellent food! It is always an excellent choice!
Recommended by Chefs John Jackson & Connie DeSousa from CHARCUT Roast House
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Paula
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely atmosphere, excellent food! It is always an excellent choice!

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