Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city.
Winner
Flavours Restaurant
Led by Adebola Esan, this restaurant in Highwood serves a number of classic Nigerian dishes. Be sure to try one of the African signature meals, all of which are traditionally eaten with your hand. Other great options include the suya, pepper soup, the meat, fish or chicken hand pies, and the fried puff puff, which comes with a dozen pieces in an order.
4129 4 St. N.W., 403-719-2770, flavourcuisineandcatering.com, @flavoursrestaurant
Runners-up
Safari Grill
Safari Grill has been serving delicious East African cuisine since 2005. Its menu includes dishes like fried cassava and flavourful grilled meats, as well as a selection of African beers like the St. George lager and wines, which are enjoyed in a dining room decorated with colourful animal prints.
255 28 St. S.E., 403-235-6655, safarigrillcalgary.com, @safarigrill
Abyssinia Restaurant
Abyssinia is known for its delicious Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. Choose from appetizers like injera sushi, salads and several meat and vegan mains that come with injera. In addition to a selection of wine and beer, Abyssinia also offers Ethiopian coffee ceremonies.
910 12 Ave. S.W., 403-452-3498, @abyssinia_yyc