Calgary's Best Restaurants 2010: The List

Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2010: Avenue's 7th Annual Awards
The full meal deal. All the restaurants and write-ups as they appeared in the March issue.

Calgary's Best Restaurants 2010: The Map
All 86 winners, runner-ups and honourable mention restaurants on one interactive map.

Restaurant of the Year

Winner: Rouge
1240 8 Ave. S.E., 403-531-2767, rougecalgary.com

Runner-Up: River Café
Prince’s Island Park, 403-261-7670, river-cafe.com

Honourable mention: Teatro
200 8 Ave. S.E., 403-290-1012, teatro-rest.com

Best New Restaurant

Winner: Rush
100, 207 9 Ave. S.W., 403-271-7874, rushrestaurant.com

Runner-Up: Petite
1301 10 Ave. S.W., 403-452-5350, petiterestaurant.ca

Honourable mention: Vin Room
2310 4 St. S.W., 403-457-5522, vinroom.com

Worth the Splurge

Winner: Capo
4, 1420 9 Ave. S.E., 403-264-2276, caporestaurant.ca

Runner-Up: Rouge
1240 8 Ave. S.E., 403-531-2767, rougecalgary.com

Honourable mention: Rush
100, 207 9 Ave. S.W., 403-271-7874, rushrestaurant.com

Best of the Burbs S.W.

Winner: Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue 100, 5920 Macleod Tr. S.W., 403-454-9119, brazilianbbq.ca

Runner-Up: Thai Nongkhai
10, 7400 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-705-3329, thai-nk.com

Honourable mention: LeVilla
404, 1851 Sirocco Dr. S.W., 403-217-9699, levilla.ca

Best of the Burbs S.E.

Winner: Alloy
220 42 Ave. S.E., 403-287-9255, alloydining.com

Runner-Up: Colonial Fusion Cuisine
197, 163 Quarrypark Blvd. S.E., 403-723-6669

Honourable Mention:The Ranche
15979 Bow Bottom Tr. S.E., 403-225-3939, crmr.com/theranche

Best of the Burbs N.E.

Winner Clay Oven
349, 3132 26 St. N.E., 403-250-2161, clayovencalgary.com

Runner-up Thai Boat
108, 2323 32 Ave. N.E., 403-291-9887

Honourable mention: North 51° Steakhouse
Delta Calgary Airport Hotel, 2001 Airport Rd. N.E., 403-250-2609

Best of the Burbs N.W.

Winner: Da Guido Ristorante
2001 Centre St. N.W., 403-276-1365, daguido.ca

Runner-up Istanbul
4129 4 St. N.W., 403-229-0542

Honourable mention: Redwater Rustic Grille
1935 Uxbridge Dr. N.W., 403-220-0222, redwatergrille.com

Best-Kept Secret

Winner: Atlas specialty
100, 1000 9 Ave. S.W., 403-230-0990, atlascalgary.com

Runner-Up: Anju Restaurant and Lounge
507 10 St. S.W., 403-532-9419, anju.ca

Honourable Mention: Vue Café
816 11 Ave. S.W., 403-263-4346, vuecafe.com

Best Sushi

Winner: Globefish Sushi & Izakaya
332 14 St. N.W., 403-521-0222 and 1, 2009 33 Ave. S.W., 403-249-8866, globefish.ca

Runner-Up: Blowfish Sushi Lounge
625 11 Ave. S.W., 403-237-8588, blowfishsushilounge.com

Honourable Mention: Sushi Bar Zipang
1010 1 Ave. N.E., 403-262-1888

Best Steak

Winner: LeVilla 404, 1851 Sirocco Dr. S.W., 403-217-9699, levilla.ca

Runner-Up: Open Range
1114 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-277-3408, open-range.ca

Honourable Mention: Caesar’s Steakhouse & Lounge
512 4 Ave. S.W., 403-264-1222, and 110, 10816 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-278-3930, caesarssteakhouse.com

Best Burger

Winner: Open Range 1114 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-277-3408, open-range.ca

Runner-Up: Loungeburger
270, 1331 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-250-2747, loungeburger.com

Honourable Mention: Rocky’s Burger Bus
1120 46 Ave. S.E., 403-243-0405

Best Brunch

Winner: Diner Deluxe
804 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-276-5499, dinerdeluxe.com

Runner-Up: The Fairmont Palliser
133 9 Ave. S.W., 403-260-1219, fairmont.com/palliser

Honourable Mention: AKA Winebar
709 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-984-7534

Best Vegetarian Restaurant

Winner: The Coup 924 17 Ave. S.W., 403-541-1041, thecoup.ca

Runner-Up: Gratitude Café
101, 227 10 St. N.W., 403-984-4433, gratitudecafe.ca

Honourable Mention: Buddha’s Veggie
5802 Macleod Tr. S.W., 403-252-8830, buddhasveggie.com

Best Business Lunch

Winner: The Belvedere 107 8 Ave. S.W., 403-265-9595, thebelvedere.ca

Runner-Up: Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro
113 8 Ave. S.W., 403-410-5555, crmr.com/divino

Honourable mention Centini Restaurant & Lounge
160 8 Ave. S.E., 403-269-1600, centini.com

Best Service

Winner: La Chaumière 139 17 Ave. S.W., 403-228-5690, lachaumiere.ca

Runner-up Centini Restaurant & Lounge
160 8 Ave. S.E., 403-269-1600, centini.com

Honourable Mention: Rouge
1240 8 Ave. S.E., 403-531-2767, rougecalgary.com

Best Takeout

Winner: Mirchi 101, 825 12 Ave. S.W., 403-245-3663, mirchirest.com

Runner-Up: Tazza
1105 1 Ave. N.E., 403-263-5922, tazzafresh.com

Honourable Mention: Crete Souvlaki
2623 17 Ave. S.W., 403-246-4777

Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests

Winner Sky 360 101 9 Ave. S.W., 403-532-7966, sky360.ca

Runner-Up: River Café
Prince’s Island Park, 403-261-7670, river-cafe.com

Honourable Mention: The Ranche
15979 Bow Bottom Tr. S.E., 403-225-3939, crmr.com/theranche

Best Coffee

Winner: Bumpy’s Café
1040 8 St. S.W., 403-265-0244, bumpyscafe.com

Runner-Up: Kawa Espresso Bar
101, 1333 8 St. S.W., 403-452-5233, kawacalgary.ca

Honourable Mention: Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Calgary Farmers’ Market and 2043 33 Ave. S.W., 403-612-1221, philsebastian.com

Best Pizza

Winner: Il Centro
106, 6036 3 St. S.W., 403-258-2294

Runner-Up: Rea’s Italian Cucina
431 41 Ave. N.E., 403-230-7754

Honourable mention Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Cres. N.W., 403-283-1166, pulcinella.ca

Best Seafood

Winner Catch 100 8 Ave. S.E., 403-206-0000, catchrestaurant.ca

Runner-Up: Raw Bar
Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave. S.W., 403-205-9565, hotelarts.ca

Honourable Mention: Big Fish
1112 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-277-3403, big-fish.ca

Best Desserts

Winner: Manuel Latruwe Belgian Patisserie & Bread Shop 1333 1 St. S.E., 403-261-1092, manuellatruwe.com

Runner-up Nectar Desserts
Upstairs, 1216 9 Ave S.E., 403-263-8486, nectardesserts.com

Honourable Mention: A Ladybug Bakery and Café
Calgary Farmers’ Market and 2132, 10 Aspen Stone Blvd. S.W., 403-249-5530

Best Place to Take Kids

Winner: Calgary Farmers’ Market
H6, 4421 Quesnay Wood Dr. S.W., 403-244-4548, calgaryfarmersmarket.ca

Runner-Up: Sushi Boat
806 Crowfoots Cres. N.W., 403-239-1818, sushiboat.ca

Honourable mention Kane’s Harley Diner
1209 9 Ave. S.E., 403-269-7311

Best Patio

Winner: Bonterra Trattoria
1016 8 St. S.W., 403-262-8480, bonterra.ca

Runner-Up: Raw Bar
Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave. S.W., 403-206-9565, hotelarts.ca

Honourable Mention:Alloy
220 42 Ave. S.E., 403-287-9255, alloydining.com

Best Quick Eat-In Meal

Winner: Holy Grill
827 10 Ave. S.W., 403-261-9759, holygrill.ca

Runner-Up: Flatlands Cafe
100, 550 11 Ave. S.W., 403-265-7144, flatlandscafe.com

Honourable Mention: Kinjo Sushi & Grill
7101 Macleod Tr. S.W., 403-255-8998, kinjosushiandgrill.com

Most Romantic Restaurant

Winner: Muse
107 10A St. N.W., 403-670-6873, muserestaurant.ca

Runner-Up: The Casbah
720 11 Ave. S.W., 403-265-9800, casbahrestaurant.ca

Honourable Mention: Laurier Lounge
1111 7 St. S.W., 403-228-3771, laurierlounge.com

Best Buffet

Winner:The Fairmont Palliser
133 9 Ave. S.W., 403-260-1219, fairmont.com/palliser

Runner-Up: Namskar
202 16 Ave. N.E., 403-230-4447, namskar.ca

Honourable Mention: Glory of India
515 4 Ave. S.W., 403-263-8804, gloryofindia.com

Best of the Mountains

Winner: Post Hotel
200 Pipestone Rd., Lake Louise, 403-522-3989, posthotel.com

Runner-Up: Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway Ave., Canmore, 403-609-2530, crazyweed.ca

Honourable mention: The Bison
211 Bear St., Banff, 403-762-5550, thebison.ca

Best Cocktails

Winner: The Oak Room at the Fairmont Palliser
133 9 Ave. S.W., 403-260-1219, fairmont.com/palliser

Runner-Up: Raw Bar
Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave. S.W., 403-206-9565, hotelarts.ca

Honourable Mention: Milk Tiger Lounge
1410 4 St. S.W., 403-261-5009, milktigerlounge.com

Best Late-Night Dining

Winner: Jaroblue
1314 17 Ave. S.W., 403-237-5276, jaroblue.com

Runner-Up: The Living Room
514 17 Ave. S.W., 403-228-9830, livingroomrestaurant.ca

Honourable Mention:Golden Inn
107A 2 Ave. S.E., 403-269-2211

Best Appetizers or Tapas

Winner: Jaroblue
1314 17 Ave. S.W., 403-237-5276, jaroblue.com

Runner-Up: AKA Winebar
709 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-984-7534

Honourable Mention: Vin Room
2310 4 St. S.W., 403-457-5522, vinroom.com

Best Wine List

Winner: Vin Room
2310 4 St. S.W., 403-457-5522, vinroom.com

Runner-Up: La Chaumière
139 17 Ave. S.W., 403-228-5690, lachaumiere.ca

Honourable Mention: Thai Sa-on
351 10 Ave. S.W., 403-264-3526, thai-sa-on.com

Best Local Cuisine

Winner: The Ranche
15979 Bow Bottom Tr. S.E., 403-225-3939, crmr.com/theranche

Runner-Up: River Café
Prince’s Island Park, 403-261-7670, river-cafe.com

Honourable Mention: Rouge
1240 8 Ave. S.E., 403-531-2767, rougecalgary.com

Best of the Foothills

Winner: Route 40 Soup Company
146 Main St., Turner Valley, 403-933-7676, route40.ca

Runner-Up: The Bavarian Inn Restaurant
75 White Ave., Bragg Creek, 403-949-3611, thebavarianinn.com

Honourable Mention: Wild Horse Bistro
126 Centre Ave., Black Diamond, 403-933-5800, wildhorsebistro.ca

Judges’ Recommendations

These are the restaurants who kept coming up in our discussion over and over, just missing out on the top three each time.

Brava Bistro
723 17 Ave. S.W., 403-228-1854, bravabistro.com

Chef’s Table
1126 Memorial Dr. N.W., 403-228-4442, kensingtonriversideinn.com

Cilantro
338 17 Ave. S.W., 403-229-1177, crmr.com/cilantro

Il Gallo Nero
211 17 Ave. S.E., 403-237-9077, ilgallonerocalgary.com

Il Sogno
24 4 St. N.E., 403-232-8901, ilsogno.org

Jonas’ Restaurant
937 6 Ave. S.W., 403-262-3302, jonasrestaurant.homestead.com

Olives
1129 Olympic Way S.E., 403-984-5000, olivesrestaurant.ca 

Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2010: Avenue's 7th Annual Awards
The full meal deal. All the restaurants and write-ups as they appeared in the March issue.

Calgary's Best Restaurants 2010: The Map
All 86 winners, runner-ups and honourable mention restaurants on one interactive map.

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