Restaurants

You can’t go to anything at the Calgary Saddledome on an empty stomach, lest you be tempted by pocket dogs or nachos smothered in fake cheese. Olives Restaurant offers a satisfying alternative

You need to meet a client for a drink, but you want to go somewhere that you can linger for a while without pressure. Look no further than Thomsons Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Calgary

If you’re hoping to casually bump into someone at lunch, it’s probably a good idea to start frequenting Mercato. The Italian restaurant and market on 4th Street has long been the Calgary hangout for business lunches and pre-game drinks

Escoba has a contemporary menu that is described as Mediterranean comfort food, and is strongly influenced by the wine they serve. In fact, each dish comes with a suggested wine pairing

No matter what the situation, Higher Ground has you covered. With a cozy fireplace, comfortable chairs and many tables, this coffee shop has established itself as a Calgary favourite for meeting clients, friends or potential employers

If you’re looking for real barbecue flavour and a no-nonsense menu, look no further than Holy Smoke Barbecue and Smoke Pit. Located in an industrial park and only open for lunch, this place serves up all the barbecued meat you can eat

We can’t help but love Chef Michael Noble’s Calgary restaurant, NOtaBLE. It’s comfortable and cozy and describes itself as serving gourmet comfort food. And the name's pretty awesome to boot, no?

The Living Room Restaurant has some great things going for it. In the winter, it's a place for cozy get-togethers. In the summer, it has a fantastic patio for enjoying the heat

If you’re looking for a place in Calgary that serves healthy food that will satisfy both carnivores and vegetarians, then Café Koi is your best bet. The food at Café Koi is very Asian-inspired, though there are Mediterranean and Spanish touches as well