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
Chairman’s Steakhouse
Situated on Lake Mahogany, Chairman’s Steakhouse offers beautiful views of the Mahogany neighbourhood and waterfront from the restaurant’s dining room and patio. The restaurant is inspired by the glamour of the Old Hollywood era and offers its own spin on a classic steak house menu with expertly sourced beef like 14- and 18-ounce ribeyes, half racks of Alberta lamb, crab Wellingtons and more.
2251 Mahogany Blvd. S.E., 587-291-9898, chairmans.ca, @chairmansyyc
Runners-up
Caesar’s Steak House
Caesar’s Steakhouse is a Calgary institution that’s been open since 1972. The menu features beloved steak house classics like Caesar salad made tableside, twice-baked stuffed potatoes and of course, Alberta beef that’s aged for at least 28 days before being charbroiled on an open-flame grill. Don’t forget to try the famous Bloody Caesar, which has been on the menu since the restaurant’s inception.
512 4 Ave. S.W., 403-264-1222; 10816 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-278-3930, caesarssteakhouse.com, @caesarssteak
Modern Steak
Visit either of Modern Steak’s two locations for a delicious steak house experience. One of the things that sets Modern Steak apart is the beef: the restaurant works directly with Alberta ranchers to source the highest-quality local beef for its dishes and cooks them under a 1,800 degree Celsius broiler. If you’re feeding a large group of people, consider one of the large-format steak dishes showcasing the variety of beef that Modern Steak has to offer.
100 8 Avenue S.E., 403-244-3600; 10606 Southport Rd. S.W., 403-300-1424; modernsteak.ca, @modernsteakca
Big Fish & Open Range
Looking for something a little more surf n’ turf? Big Fish & Open Range has two Calgary locations for fresh seafood and steaks. Starting out as two separate restaurants, the two came together and haven’t looked back since. Stop by this casual fine-dining spot to enjoy mussels, lobster, AAA grade steaks, game meats and more.
2018 33 Ave. S.W., 403-454-0014; 1112 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-277-3403, bigfishopenrange.ca, @bigfishopenrange
Vintage Chophouse & Tavern
Vintage Chophouse has been one of the top steak houses in Calgary since it opened more than 20 years ago. Vintage offers several Canada Prime steak cuts, as well as dishes like a petite smoked tenderloin, Hokkaido scallops and pork belly or the quintessential steakhouse wedge salad. Complete the experience with one of the 700 wine options in the award-winning wine cellar.
320 11 Ave. S.W., 403-262-7262, vintagechophouse.com, @vintagechopyyc
NOtaBLE The Steakhouse
After a branding refresh in 2025, NOtaBLE The Steakhouse has a fresh new look and menu with a focus on classic steak house vibes and sides, Alberta-raised beef and wood-fire cooking. From crispy potato rolls with smoked pork shoulder to wood-fired rotisserie chicken, this steak house adds a little bit of its own spin to everything it does. Stop by on Fridays and Saturdays for a wood-fired prime rib dinner.
133, 4611 Bowness Rd. N.W., notablesteak.ca, @notablesteak
