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What to Eat in Calgary
With a nickname like "Cowtown," it's no surprise Alberta beef is a star dish on many restaurant menus. But that's not all your find in Calgary.
Local favorites include cheese buns from Glamorgan Bakery, a tasty snack famous in Calgary that is known to sell out fast. The minidoughnuts at the Calgary Stampede are world-renowned and when the event isn't happening, the Calgary Mini Donuts food truck found around town can still fill your cravings.
Deep-fried shredded ginger beef is said to have been invented in Calgary at the Silver Inn Restaurant in the 1970s, where diners can order it to this day. The Caesar cocktail is another Calgary invention. According to local lore, the concoction is made with Clamato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vodka and spices. Order it at the Westin Calgary (which was formerly the Calgary Inn – where the drink was invented) and at bars throughout town.
Find the Best Restaurants in Calgary
- #1Gaga Pizza#1 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (226)$ | Italian, Pizza, Canadian1236 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 0P3 CanadaRead More » - #2Vero Bistro Moderne#2 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (1548)$ - $$ | Italian, European, Canadian, Contemporary, Fusion209 10 St NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1V5 CanadaRead More » - #3SS106 Aperitivo Bar#3 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (189)$ - $$ | Italian824D Edmonton Trail NE Parking on The Rear, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3J6 CanadaRead More » - #4The Canadian Brewhouse#4 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (127)$ - $$ | Bar, Pub, Canadian, Brew Pub425 36 St NE, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6K3 CanadaRead More » - #5The Himalayan#5 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (772)$ - $$ | Indian, Asian, Tibetan, Nepali3218 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 0B3 CanadaRead More » - #6Village Ice Cream#6 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (972)$ - $$ | Canadian431 10 Ave SE Calgary Alberta, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0W3 CanadaRead More » - #7The Canadian Brewhouse#7 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (201)$ - $$ | Bar, Grill, Pub, Canadian7 Mahogany Plaza South East #700, Calgary, Alberta T3M 2P8 CanadaRead More » - #8Santorini Greek Taverna#8 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (269)$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Greek1502 Centre St NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R9 CanadaRead More » - #9Workshop Kitchen + Culture#9 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (181)$ - $$ | Canadian608 1 St SW Located in the Grand Theatre Building - Downtown, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1M6 CanadaRead More » - #10Ten Foot Henry#10 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (432)$ - $$ | Canadian1209 1 St SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0V3 CanadaRead More » - #11Minas Brazilian Steakhouse#11 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (377)$ - $$ | Steakhouse, Brazilian, Latin, Barbecue136 2 St SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0S7 CanadaRead More » - #12OEB Breakfast Co. Bridgeland#12 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (778)$ - $$ | American, Canadian825 1 Ave NE OEB Bridgeland, Calgary, Alberta T2E 0C2 CanadaRead More » - #13Blue Star Diner#13 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (332)$ - $$ | American, Diner, Canadian809 1 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 0C2 CanadaRead More » - #14Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant#14 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (279)$$ | Canadian15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta CanadaRead More » - #15Cactus Club Cafe Barlow Trail#15 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (845)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Canadian2612 39 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7J9 CanadaRead More » - #16La Brezza Ristorante#16 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (823)$ - $$ | Italian990 1 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8J3 CanadaRead More » - #17Hayden Block#17 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (234)$ - $$ | American, Southwestern, Bar, Barbecue, Canadian1136 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 3P3 CanadaRead More » - #18The Coup#18 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (389)$ - $$ | Fusion, Healthy, Canadian924B 17 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2T 0A2 CanadaRead More » - #19Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus#19 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (218)$ - $$ | Dutch, European2439 54 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 1M4 CanadaRead More » - #20One18 Empire#20 of 3,889 Places to Eat in Calgary
Tripadvisor (286)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Canadian, Contemporary820 Centre St SE Se, Calgary, Alberta T2G 5J2 CanadaRead More »
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