Good restaurants in Calgary

[Caged Great]

I couldn't find a more general thread after 5 min of looking so I figured I'd start a new one.

Earlier today, I went to The Coup on 17th ave and 9th street for a brunch with my girlfriend and some of her friends. It's a mainly vegetarian/vegan restaurant. I know what you are thinking, it's nasty/bland etc. I thought the same thing and figured that I'd be heading somewhere else immediately following the brunch for something more filling.

However, the food there is spectacular. By far the best food I've ever had in Calgary. I sampled a couple dishes there and it was all great. I'll be going there whenever I'm downtown from now on, and the best part is that it's all healthy food and they are good when it comes to accommodating allergies etc.

Just figured I would plug a place that I thought the food was great at, especially with the stereotype of vegetarian/vegan food being somewhat nasty.

[CMPunk]

The design District Tavern is pretty good. Can't beat a bucket o bacon

http://www.realpubfood.com/

[Bunk]

My current favourite - just down the street from the Coup is Farm. Damn, that place is good. Great atmosphere too.

http://farm-restaurant.com/

In general, I find Calgary's restaurant scene supurb for a city of our size. The only thing I wish for is a better variety of cheap eats.

[You Need a Thneed]

Went for a company supper/late Christmas banquet at Charcut last week. Our entire party really enjoyed it.

[SeeBass]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Went for a company supper/late Christmas banquet at Charcut last week. Our entire party really enjoyed it.

I agree there and Wurst have been my best meals lately.

[keratosis]

Originally Posted by Bunk

My current favourite - just down the street from the Coup is Farm. Damn, that place is good. Great atmosphere too.

http://farm-restaurant.com/

In general, I find Calgary's restaurant scene supurb for a city of our size. The only thing I wish for is a better variety of cheap eats.

Have to agree, "Farm" is a Gem.

[wireframe]

While both have good food, I don't really think Farm or Wurst are worth their prices. At Farm, it is clear that they spend too much on staff and have to increase their prices and at Wurst the imported beer is great but simply costs too much.

My favourite restaurant in the city right now is Borgo on 17th. The chef used to run Capo, which was easily the best food in Calgary. Borgo is a more casual and less expensive version of the same. I can comfortably say that Borgo serves the best Italian food I have had in Canada.

I also love this tiny Korean restaurant by the crack Mac's on 8th. The sign is broken, so I cant tell you the name.

[oxygen]

Originally Posted by wireframe

I also love this tiny Korean restaurant by the crack Mac's on 8th. The sign is broken, so I cant tell you the name.

Don Day, great place and easily missed if you didn't know it was there.

My addition is Model Milk, which is in the old Victoria's space on 17th Avenue SW. Very well thought out menu that constantly changes.

[Northendzone]

Went to this great place where you had the option on sitting in the restaurant, or you had the option of remaining in your vehicle and eating, the food was reasonable priced and tasty. They also featured all you can drink non-Alcholic beverages, nice touch if you ask me.......

[jar_e]

This thread ends with Rouge. Its obviously a niche restaurant and pricey, but there is no better food in Calgary than Rouge.

[MRCboicgy]

If you aren't looking for high-end and just need a good steak sando and some beer, I like Upper Deck on 6th and 10th SW - on the second floor. Used to be Key West. The food is pretty damn good (great steak fries!) and prices are reasonable. I've hit it up on a few gamedays after work to watch a period and get my grub on.

[wireframe]

Originally Posted by jar_e

This thread ends with Rouge. Its obviously a niche restaurant and pricey, but there is no better food in Calgary than Rouge.

I could not disagree more. Rouge is no good at all.

[Mtt48]

I have taken the lady to Notable a couple of times and we really enjoy it. It's located in Montgomery in the Northwest. http://www.notabletherestaurant.ca/

They have quite a variety of dishes and the menu changes often. Great wine list as well. If you are thinking of going you must get a reservation. I believed they are usually booked up for dinner weeks in advance, so it can be a bit of a trick getting in. They do have drop-ins as well, but I imagine the wait would be a couple of hours.

[ricosuave]

Jacquelene Suzanne's in Inglewood is pretty good.

[onetwo_threefour]

I really like the Ranche. Nice for some different choices like elk, bison, boar sometimes with interesting seasonal changes to the menu. Atmosphere is interesting as well, antique western, without being overly cowboy.

[FLAMESRULE]

Open Range on Edmonton Trail and about 13th ave NE is our current favourite. All produce + meat is locally sourced, organic, and extremely good. Its upscale rustic / traditional prairie fare. Has quite a few type of game meats and the standard beef/bison along with some vegetarian meals.

[DFO]

Originally Posted by wireframe

I could not disagree more. Rouge is no good at all.

I doubt anyone else shares your opinion

[DrJ]

Originally Posted by Mtt48

I have taken the lady to Notable a couple of times and we really enjoy it. It's located in Montgomery in the Northwest. http://www.notabletherestaurant.ca/

They have quite a variety of dishes and the menu changes often. Great wine list as well. If you are thinking of going you must get a reservation. I believed they are usually booked up for dinner weeks in advance, so it can be a bit of a trick getting in. They do have drop-ins as well, but I imagine the wait would be a couple of hours.

Notable is also very reasonable price wise for the quality of food.

[Notorious Honey Badger]

Globefish has the best sushi in Calgary imo

[EVERLAST]

Open Range on Edmonton trail...if you havent been eating there you've been eating ka ka

Ive eaten everywhere suggested by other posters on here and nothing comes remotely close to open Range

Other faves ...Laurier Lounge