No. 1
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
Located in a historic house with a picturesque wrap-around veranda in Fish Creek Provincial Park, Bow Valley Ranche offers a memorable dining experience. The menu includes masterfully cooked game meats and local produce served in a classic Canadian style. Guests can also enjoy special weekend offerings like afternoon tea at the restaurant or head to the nearby Annie’s Cafe for ice cream after their meal.
15979 Bow Bottom Tr. S.E., 403-476-1310, bvrrestaurant.com, @bowvalleyrancherestaurant
Runners-up
Chairman’s Steakhouse
Situated on Lake Mahogany, Chairman’s Steakhouse offers beautiful views of the Mahogany neighbourhood and the water. The restaurant is inspired by the glitz of the Old Hollywood era and offers its own spin on a classic steakhouse menu with half racks of Alberta lamb, 14- and 18-ounce ribeyes, chicken fried oysters Rockefeller and more.
2251 Mahogany Blvd. S.E., 597-291-9898, chairmans.ca, @chairmansyyc
Fuji Ramen and Sushi
Between the colourful decor and varied menu of sushi, tempura, ramen and more, Fuji Ramen and Sushi offers an inviting place to gather for Japanese cuisine. At lunchtime, Fuji also offers bento boxes for adults and kids that include a little bit of everything for a reasonable price.
111, 12100 Macleod Tr. S.E., 587-352-5595, fujiramenandsushi.com, @fujiramenandsushi
Starbelly Open Kitchen & Lounge
Inspired by global flavours, Starbelly’s menu uses locally sourced ingredients. The entire restaurant surrounds the open kitchen in the centre, allowing you to watch all the action go down. Try some of the shareable small plates like the baked brie and bacon-wrapped dates, or go for the 14-ounce coffee salted ribeye for something more substantial.
220, 19489 Seton Cres. S.E., 403-570-0133, starbelly.ca, @starbellyyyc
The Park Kitchen & Bar
This Quarry Park restaurant offers a mix of casual fare like burgers and pizza with elevated dishes like butter chicken, Thai salmon and New York strip loin. Plus, The Park has lots of local brews and spirits for drinks.
1200, 163 Quarry Park Blvd., 403-719-7200, theparktogo.com, @theparkcalgary