World City Guide

Restaurants

The restaurants below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$ (under C$40)
$$ (C$40 to C$55)
$$$ (C$55 to C$70)
$$$$ (over C$70)

The prices quoted are for a three course meal for one, including taxes and tip but not drinks.

Belvedere
Award winning stylish Downtown restaurant serving modern Canadian food made from locally sourced ingredients. Game and seafood feature prominently on the menu. Elegant décor, flattering lighting and skylights providing a stunning view of the Calgary Tower above.

107 Eighth Ave SW
Tel: (403) 265 9595.
Price: $$$$

River Café
Canadian seasonal, woodfired cuisine in attractive Prince's Island Park location. Organic and locally-grown ingredients feature in dishes that are further complemented by an award-winning wine list. Closed in January.

Prince's Island Park
Tel: (403) 261 7670.
Website: www.river-cafe.com
Price: $$$-$$$$

Vintage Chophouse Tavern
This restaurant in vintage building in the business district is a meat lover’s paradise. The house speciality is the Alberta Angus beef, although seafood, salads and tapas are also available. Live blues and jazz at the weekend.

322 11th Avenue SW
Tel: (403) 262 7262.
Website: www.vintagechophouse.com
Price: $$$

Teatro
This smart restaurant next to the Centre for the Performing Arts occupies a beautifully restored 1911 bank building on Olympic Plaza. Teatro serves Modern Italian cuisine featuring local organic products. Extensive award winning wine list. Reservations recommended. No smoking policy.

200 8th Avenue SE
Tel: (403)290 1012.
Website: www.teatro.ca
Price: $$$

Silver Dragon
This Chinatown establishment has been around more than 30 years. The traditional menu, prepared by a small army of Hong Kong-trained chefs, features over 200 dishes, including delicious dim sums.

106 Third Avenue SE
Tel: (403) 264 5326.
Price: $-$$

Oriental Phoenix
The downtown branch of this popular chain restaurant serves, like all its other outlets, a varied menu offering everything from rice vermicelli, meats and seafood to vegetarian dishes. Reservations recommended.

Gulf Canada Square 401 Ninth Avenue SW
Tel: (403) 262 3633.
Price: $