Great atmosphere, great food and an impressive drink list are must haves when it comes to lounging around. Here are some of the citiy's finest as chosen in the 2008 Avenue Food Issue.

Raw Bar

119 12th Ave S.W
403-266-4611
Mon to Thurs, Sun: 6:30 p.m. to Midnight
Fri to Sat: 6:30 p.m. to Close
www.hotelarts.ca [1]

The Belvedere

107 - 8th Ave. S.W.
403-265-9595
Lunch: Mon to Fri: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner: Mon to Sat: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sun: Closed
www.thebelvedere.ca [2]

Alloy

220 42nd Avenue S.E.
Lunch: Mon to Fri: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: Sun to Thurs: 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri. to Sat: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
www.alloydining.com [3]

Seven Restolounge

603 8 Ave S.W.
403-277-2727
Mon to Thurs: 11 a.m. to Midnight
Fri: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Sat: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Sun: Closed.
www.sevencalgary.ca [4]

Wild Ginger

351 4th Ave S.W.
403-262-2888
Lunch: Mon to Fri: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dinner: Mon to Wed: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thurs to Sat: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
www.wildginger.ca [5]

Mercury

101-550 17th Avenue S.W.
403-229-0222
Daily: 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

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