The 10 Best Restaurants In Downtown Calgary Canada

Downtown Calgary is home to world-class restaurants, unique boutiques, and engaging entertainment. Calgary itself is a cosmopolitan city in the Alberta province of Canada. Its nickname is Cowtown due to its hosting of the July rodeo, the Calgary stampede and its rich history. If you wish to have a meal and stay close to all of the downtown Calgary action, we have the top ten best places to do so.

1. CHARCUT Roast House

Restaurant, Steakhouse

Led by co-owners and co-chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson, CHARCUT Roast House is pioneering Calgary’s urban, rustic food scene. Decorated with local barn wood paneling and mason jar chandeliers, CHARCUT gives off an authentic feel along with the authentic taste of local, farm-fresh products and ingredients. The restaurant’s ingredients are seasonal and their menu changes daily, so you are always in for a fresh treat of anything from bone marrow au gratin to a plate of duck-fat poutine.

2. Blink Restaurant & Bar

Bar, Diner, Restaurant, Canadian

Located in the heart of downtown Calgary on historic Stephen Avenue, Blink Restaurant & Bar offers a unique fine-dining experience. Their menu changes each season to ensure its freshness and each dish is made with ingredients supplied by local and organic farms. You will be well taken care of by Blink’s top-notch service in a comfortable, modern, classy atmosphere. Blink Restaurant & Bar is the ideal space for a special diner, a celebration event, or a business luncheon.

3. Briggs Kitchen + Bar

Bar, Vegan, Cocktails

Briggs Kitchen + Bar offers various types of cuisine cooked over a natural fire and made with finesse. The decor features a stylish open space with rustic touches and an outdoor patio. Briggs Kitchen + Bar serves an eclectic and creative mix of comfort foods including sandwiches, handmade pastas, meat dishes, and vegetable dishes as well as craft cocktails. The service is excellent and the wait staff are knowledgeable about the menu and happy to make suggestions if you just can’t decide what sounds best.

4. Jonas’ Restaurant

Bar, Restaurant, Hungarian

Jonas’ Restaurant is Calgary’s only Hungarian restaurant. Owned and operated by Janos and Rosza Jonas, this quaint, comfy little restaurant, which is hidden away in a narrow space that used to be a laundromat, serves authentic, professionally prepared Hungarian cuisine. Upon entering Jonas’ Restaurant, you will find Rosza hosting in the front and Janos cooking in the kitchen. Try the specialty chicken paprikash that rivals that of any establishment back in Hungary.

5. Mango Shiva

Restaurant, Indian, Contemporary

Located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Mango Shiva is a family-owned and operated restaurant. Featuring a patio area outdoors, the restaurant’s interior features modern decor with a nod to traditional Indian architecture and art. Mango Shiva keeps things traditional by serving age-old Indian recipes, yet these have been recreated with modern techniques and a unique flair for delicious dishes that you won’t find anywhere else in Calgary.