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saskflames69 · 01-15-2012, 06:02 PM

Swiss Chalet, but only because there aren't any nearby where I live. Of course, you Calgarians take it and Harvey's for granted.

mariners_fever · 01-15-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DFO

I doubt anyone else shares your opinion

I do. If I were to spend the money on the chef's tasting at Rouge, I'd go to Muse in Kensington instead for their tasting menu. We're fortunate to have such a talented chef from France in our city.

Don't get me wrong, Rouge is great. However, for that price, Muse is even better.

joe_mullen · 01-15-2012, 06:58 PM

recent favorite - Cassis - great food, nice small menu, outstanding service.

other favorites (high end) - Rouge, Teatro, Boxwood

other favorites (cheaper) - Niko's (great value), Coup, Una, Laurier Lounge, Taste

best breakfast - Diner Deluxe

best pizza - Il Centro

disappointments - Model Milk, Charcut

...there's more that i forget as well.

FLAMESRULE · 01-15-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mariners_fever

I do. If I were to spend the money on the chef's tasting at Rouge, I'd go to Muse in Kensington instead for their tasting menu. We're fortunate to have such a talented chef from France in our city.

Don't get me wrong, Rouge is great. However, for that price, Muse is even better.

Did the tasting menu at Muse about 2 years ago for my 5 year anniversary with Mrs. Flamesrule...was epic. An incredible dining experience. Well worth the money IMO.

Brotato · 01-15-2012, 09:54 PM

The wife and I hit Redwater monthly (at least!) for an inexpensive dinner out (compared to some Rouge, Muse, etc). It's about Moxies prices but the food is more locally sourced and 10x better. Huge fan of Redwater for food/dining experience per $.

karl262 · 01-15-2012, 10:45 PM

IMO:
Best steakhouse is the bears den.
Best sushi is globefish in Marda loop
Best Italian is sugo
Best Viet food is Minh chau
Best burger is burger inn
Best hangover food is McDonald's

crazy_eoj · 01-16-2012, 09:55 AM

Blue Star Diner in bridgeland, same owners as Dairy Lane they have unbelievable breakfast and amazing tacos and burgers for dinner. Weekly stop for me.

MarchHare · 01-16-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mariners_fever

I do. If I were to spend the money on the chef's tasting at Rouge, I'd go to Muse in Kensington instead for their tasting menu. We're fortunate to have such a talented chef from France in our city.

Don't get me wrong, Rouge is great. However, for that price, Muse is even better.

There's a huge difference between saying "when evaluated on a value-for-the-money perspective, there are better restaurants in Calgary than Rouge," (like you said) vs. "Rouge is no good at all" (like wireframe said). I can potentially agree with the former statement, but anyone who makes the latter is a philistine with no appreciation of cuisine.

Anyway, here are my favourite fine dining establishments in Calgary (in no order):

Rouge
Muse
Alloy
Jaroblue
Charcut
Catch

If you want to go a bit further afield, Crazyweed in Canmore is also delicious.

northcrunk · 01-16-2012, 10:24 AM

Trib and The Tasting House as well as the Belvedere on Stephen ave are all great resteraunts.

Knut · 01-16-2012, 10:27 AM

For a little known place I really enjoy The Blue House Cafe on 19th st and Northmount NW. They have latin american cuisine with fantastic seafood.

http://bluehousecafe.ca/index-1.html

Vintage Chophouse is still my favorite steak place in the City.

As for Pasta. Villa Maria on 17th a few blocks west of the Casino is a small but very friendly place. The owner, Danny, will make the experience even better. There is a limited, but tasty menu on Flames game days. On non-Flames days get the truffle ravioli to share (too rich to eat by yourself) and the Gamberi (Prawns).

troutman · 01-16-2012, 10:46 AM

Winebar Kensington always impresses me.

nomad · 01-16-2012, 09:48 PM

Great thread. If you're looking for somewhere nice to go you can't go wrong with any of the above recommendations. Our favourites these days are Brasserie Kensington and Cassis. Old stand-bys are Laurier Lounge and Globefish. Really liked Sugo for Italian. Only place that I found mildly disappointing was Muse.

FlameOn · 01-16-2012, 10:04 PM

Vero Bistro in Kensington has always been great. Blink and District were tasty the last couple of times I was there. Great, now I'm hungry.

I don't know why so many people like Globefish... fairly normal by sushi standards nowadays.

Yasa · 01-16-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy_eoj

Blue Star Diner in bridgeland, same owners as Dairy Lane they have unbelievable breakfast and amazing tacos and burgers for dinner. Weekly stop for me.

I've been there twice for breakfast. The first time was amazing. The second time was not so much. They overcooked the eggs and didn't put much hollandaise sauce on. I'd give it a third shot for sure. They have a great gluten-free menu too.

Cain · 01-16-2012, 11:23 PM

I'm poor, so my fine dining is basically limited to sushi.

I've said it many times on this site, but for a new thread I will say it again!

In my opinion...Globefish is terribly overrated. Check out Misato for rolls, and Wa's for non roll fare. Shikiji for ramen.

So much better than globefish and much better value imo.

Jing · 01-16-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Yasa

I've been there twice for breakfast. The first time was amazing. The second time was not so much. They overcooked the eggs and didn't put much hollandaise sauce on. I'd give it a third shot for sure. They have a great gluten-free menu too.

I agree, Blue Star is just too inconsistent. First time I went for breakfast, the food was amazing. The next time I went it was mediocre at best. Same thing with dinner (great tacos the first time, unseasoned and bland the next).

Sone of my favourite restaurants:

Sushi Bar Zipang
Mercato
Blink
Alloy
District
Charcut