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
Bar Chouette
This contemporary French-Asian spot opened by chef Duncan Ly in 2023 is known for its beautifully designed space (courtesy of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design), delicious cocktails and an inviting food menu with small and large plates to share. Try dishes like squid ink spaghetti and grilled oyster mushrooms on your next visit.
130, 227 11 Ave. S.W., barchouette.ca, @thebarchouetteyyc
Runners-up
Cassis Bistro
Cassis Bistro delivers exquisite French fare in a modern, charming space. Executive chef Dominique Moussu curates a menu inspired by owner Gilles Brassart’s background in the south of France using local, seasonal produce, and the bistro offers takeaway menus, daily specials and special event menus regularly. Be sure to try dishes like the beef tartare au couteau, featuring Alberta beef striploin and duck fat potato chips.
2505 17 Ave. S.W., 403-262-0036, thecassisbistro.ca, @cassisbistro
La Boulangerie
You could have breakfast (all day), brunch, lunch or dessert at this family-owned restaurant that literally translates to “the bakery.” With items like the Nutella strawberry crepe, the pepper salami croissant sandwich, French onion soup, a variety of baked goods and more, there’s something for everyone here.
2435 4 St. S.W., 403-984-9294, facebook.com, @laboulangerieyyc
Gatsby’s
This luxurious establishment is part of Vintage Group and is one of several dining spots on the ground level of The Oliver, a 10th Avenue S.W. apartment complex. Expect a menu that showcases seasonal ingredients like wild Pacific seafood and creative, chef-driven dishes. The menu includes six or nine-course tastings, in addition to a three-course signature menu.
524 10 Ave S.W., 403-387-1335, gatsbysyyc.com, @gatsbysyyc
FinePrint
FinePrint’s space is as memorable as the food — the brick and sandstone building on Stephen Avenue was constructed in 1893 and used to house the Calgary Herald, the city’s oldest running newspaper (and more recently, restaurants like Divino). But since 2022, it’s been the home of fine-dining restaurant FinePrint. The menu highlights fresh ingredients in dishes like the Hokkaido scallops, braised short rib bourguignon and more.
113 8 Ave. S.W., 403-475-5655, fineprintyyc.com, @fineprintyyc
