DINING
DINERS THE BELTLINER This modern take on a classic diner serves up classic breakfast , lunch , and dinner dishes as well as crafted cocktails . Entrees : $$ 243 - 12 Ave SW , 587-955-1555 . Map 2 , H5 www . thebeltliner . com
DAIRY LANE CAFE A quaint mom-and-pop operation that first opened its doors in 1950 . The menu maintains old standards such as omelettes and hot cereal , but is refreshingly modern . Entrees : $$ 319 - 19 St NW , 403-283-2497 . Map 2 , G5 www . dairylanecafe . ca
PFANNTASTIC PANNENKOEK HAUS A Dutch eatery that turns pancakes into meals . More than 75 to choose from , including cheese and leek , bacon , or chocolate and whipped cream . Entrees : $$ 2439 - 54 Ave SW , 403-243-7757 . www . dutchpancakes . ca
FAMILY MONTANA ’ S BBQ & BAR A family restaurant featuring in-house smoked pork ribs , fresh AAA steaks , juicy burgers , and bbq rotisserie chicken . Entrees : $$ 11654 Sarcee Tr NW , 403-730-6497 . Map 1 , B3 112 Crowfoot Terr NW , 403-241-9740 . Map 1 , D2 2000 Airport Rd NE , 403-221-1791 . Map 1 , D7 2555 - 32 St NE , 403-735-9270 . Map 1 , F8 5622 Signal Hill Ctr SW , 403-217-1100 . Map 1 , I3 www . montanas . ca
PIP ’ S BOARD GAME CAFE A wide selection of board games are available to play , plus a menu of family-pleasing comfort food , craft coffee , beer , and wine . 2015 - 33 Ave SW , 587-349-0047 . www . pipscafe . com
RICKY ’ S ALL DAY GRILL This is a family-friendly restaurant with 100 locations in Canada . Extensive menu features all-day breakfast , burgers , prime rib sandwiches , share platters , ribs , wings , chicken tenders , and pasta . Hours vary by location . Entrees : $$ 622 , 500 Country Hills Blvd NE , 403-226-2771 . Map 1 , B7 3321 - 20 Ave NE , 403-571-3220 . Map 1 , F8 14 - 252 Aviation Blvd NE , 587-538-9755 . Map 1 , E7 6262 Macleod Tr S , 403-252-2909 . Map 1 , J6 1668 , 1632 - 14 Ave NW , 403-289-8218 . Map 1 , G5 7 Crowfoot Rise NW , 403-208-3000 . Map 1 , D2 510 , 5149 Country Hills Blvd NW , 403-547-9362 . Map 1 , C3 860 , 8180 - 11 St SE , 403-266-1616 . Map 1 , K6 1010 - 19489 Seton Cres SE , 403-570-9420 . Map 1 , P9 277 Shawville Blvd SE , 403-543-7200 . 207 , 4307 - 130 Ave SE , 403-257-6658 . Map 1 , M8 12101 Lake Fraser Dr SE , 403-225-6534 . Map 1 , L6 658 , 11520 - 24 St SE , 403-720-6600 . Map 2 , L7 www . gotorickys . com
FRENCH AVEC BISTRO An upscale Beltline bistro featuring contemporary French fare . Entrees : $$$ 105 , 550 - 11 Ave SW , 587-352-0964 . Map 3 , G4 www . avecbistro . com
CASSIS BISTRO A nationally acclaimed bistro inspired by the flavours of Southern France , its everevolving menu features seasonal ingredients such as lamb , halibut and duck . Extremely knowledgeable and attentive staff . Entrees : $$$ 2505 - 17 Ave SW , 403-262-0036 . Map 1 , G5
ROYALE BRASSERIE FRANCAISE A back-to-basics approach to French classics is taken with dishes such as escargots , moules frites , and chicken liver pate , as well as ribeye steak topped with peppercorn or Béarnaise sauces . 730 - 17 Ave SW , 403-475-9457 . Map 2 , I2 www . royaleyyc . ca
FUSION & GLOBAL ALLOY This elegant dining room with a sleek , white interior serves upscale cuisine with Latin American , Mediterranean and Asian influences . Entrees : $$$ 220 - 42 Ave SE , 403-287-9255 . Map 1 , I6 www . alloydining . com
FOREIGN CONCEPT The menu offers modern takes on Asian food and an exceptional cocktail list . 1011 - 1 St SW , 403-719-7288 . Map 2 , G5 www . foreignconcept . ca
RAW BAR Located in the hip Hotel Arts , Raw Bar features an Asian fusion menu and a cutting-edge cocktail menu . Entrees : $$$ 119 - 12 Ave SW , 403-206-9565 . Map 2 , H5 www . rawbaryyc . ca
TWO PENNY Two Penny restaurant serves familiar , family-style Chinese dining on the main floor and hosts The Tea House — a dim-sum and cocktail bar — on the lower-level . 1213 - 1 St SW , 403-474-7766 . Map 2 , H5 www . twopenny . ca
ELWOOD AND THE RABBIT With a name inspired by the famous feral rabbits that roam Bridgeland , this new restaurant focuses on elevated North American comfort food . 24 - 4 St NE , 587-349-9008 . Map 2 , C8 elwoodandtherabbit . com
INDIAN CALCUTTA CRICKET CLUB Bengali cuisine is the focus at this new spot with the menu covering off everything from bar snacks to curries , along with a few large-format dishes such as a bison biryani . 340 - 17 Ave SW , 403-719-1555 . www . calcuttacricketclub . com
MOTI MAHAL Based on the cuisine of Northern India , this tapestry-hung dining room features curries and the specialty chicken tikka with spicy yogurt and tomato sauce . Entrees : $$$ 1805 - 14 St SW , 403-228-9990 . Map 2 , G3 38 , 240 Midpark Way SE , 403-201-7336 . Map 1 , M6
RAJDOOT Menu items are prepared in clay ovens . Halal meat dishes available , heart-smart and vegetarian selections . Daily lunch special . Entrees : $$ 2424 - 4 St SW , 403-245-0181 . Map 1 , H6 www . rajdoot . ca
ITALIAN BONTERRA TRATTORIA Italian peasant cuisine served in a trattoria setting . Extensive wine and spirits selection . Lovely courtyard patio . Reservations recommended . Entrees : $$$ 1016 - 8 St SW , 403-262-8480 . Map 2 , G2 www . bonterra . ca
CARDINALE This restaurant focuses on fresh pasta made in-house , hand-crafted cocktails and fine Italian wine . It ’ s a short walk away from the Saddledome , and a favourite hang-out when the Flames play . 401 – 12 Ave SE , 403-264-6046 .
COTTO ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD A welcoming , rustic space combined with Italian classics like spaghetti carbonara , a pappardelle ragu , and bruschetta . Entrees $$ 314 - 10 St NW , 587-356-4088 . Map 2 , B1 cottoyyc . com
JAPANESE JINYA RAMEN BAR Traditional ramen with pork , chicken , and vegetable options including a creamy vegan ramen . 1800 - 4 St SW , 587-356-0721 . www . jinya-ramenbar . com
SHIKI MENYA A hip ramen bar that makes just enough homemade broth for about 125 bowls per day . They close when they run out , usually around 3 - 4 pm . 827 - 1 Ave NE , 403-454-2722 . Map 2 , B10 www . shikimenya . ca
SHOKUNIN A casual , lively restaurant with a focus on firegrilled meats and street food-style sharing plates . 2016 - 4 St SW , 403-229-3444 . www . shokuninyyc . ca
KOREAN ANJU RESTAURANT & LOUNGE A hip , contemporary take on Korean cuisine , with an emphasis on tapasstyle dishes . A popular plate is the oxtail tortellini , and the sizzling stone rice bowl is highly recommended . Entrees : $$$ 344 - 17 Ave SW , 403-460-3341 . Map 2 , I4 www . anju . ca
NANTA KARAOKE & BAR Belt out your favourite tunes on the main stage at this karaoke joint , or get a private room and sing your heart out to a selection of English or Korean songs . Food is available , with a full menu of Korean cuisine . 512 - 6 St SW , 403-262-9783 . Map 3 , E4
OLIVE CHICKEN Downtown takeout and dine-in eatery with Korean-style crispy fried chicken . Hailed as the best “ KFC ” ( Korean fried chicken ) in the city . Tue - Sun . Entrees : $$ 1324 - 10 Ave SW , 403-457-4649 . Map 3 , F1
LOUNGES OAK ROOM The upscale lounge in the grand Fairmont Palliser Hotel features an impressive drink menu includes cocktails , sparkling wine , Chambord and Canadian ice wine . Tapas , snacks and bistro cuisine available until 11:30 pm . Entrees : $$$ 133 - 9 Ave SW , 403-262-1234 . www . fairmont . com / palliser
ONE18 EMPIRE Find yourself in a Mad Men state of mind when you enter this distinguished whiskey bar and restaurant across from the Calgary Tower . Order up an old fashioned alongside your meal , just like Don Draper would do . Entrees : $$$ 820 Centre St SE , 403-269-0299 . Map 2 , F5 www . one18empire . com
TOWNSHIP BAR & GRILL A sleek , casual restaurant for enjoying an after work drink and upscale pub fare . 250 - 6 Ave SW , 403-265-3837 . Map 2 , E5 www . townshipbarandgrill . com
MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN AÑEJO RESTAURANT An upscale tequila bar featuring 90 premium tequilas and a locally sourced , contemporary Mexican menu . Entrees : $$ 2 , 2116 – 4 St SW , 587-353-2656 . Map 1 , H6 www . anejo . ca
CHILI ’ S BAR AND GRILL An American Tex Mex chain of restaurants serving hearty classics including fajitas , enchiladas , and burritos . Craft burgers , fresh salads , and a selection of mouthwatering desserts are also available . 2480 - 37 Ave NE , 403-291-0520 . Map 1 , F8 1632 - 14 Ave NW , 403-210-2438 . Map 1 , G5 4307 - 130 Ave SE , 403-474-4159 . Map 1 , M8 282 - 100 Anderson Rd SE , 403-225-2150 . Map 1 , L6 www . chilis . com
WEDNESDAY ROOM Small plates and inventive cocktails are served at this 1960s-style lounge . 118 - 8 Ave SW , 403-452-5080 . wednesdayroom . com
PIZZA DOUBLE ZERO A contemporary pizzeria that serves superior thin-crust pies in the Neapolitan style . All pizzas are topped with San Marzano tomatoes and Alberta mozzerella . Paninis and entrees also available , and almost all menu options can be made gluten free . Entrees : $$ 1133 , 6455 Macleod Tr SW , 403-457-7677 . Map 1 , I6 751 - 4 St SW , 403-265-9559 . Map 3 , F5 www . doublezeropizza . ca
POSTO PIZZERIA AND BAR A casual and contemporary Italian spot serving pizza and piatti , all made for sharing . Try the house-made squid-ink ravioli and a pizza topped with prosciutto , fiore de latte , arugula , and Grana Padano . Entrees : $$ 1014 - 8 St SW , 403-263-4876 . Map 2 , G2 www . posto . ca
PULCINELLA Authentic Italian pizza served in a casual setting . Signature dish is the Pulcinella pizza : imported water buffalo mozzarella , extra virgin olive oil , and tomatoes . Entrees : $$$ 1147 Kensington Cres NW , 403-283-1166 . Map 1 , G5 www . pulcinella . ca
SPANISH & PORTUGUESE BARCELONA TAVERN A Spanish-influenced restaurant and lounge with 23 tapas plates designed for sharing , plus a good selection of hearty western entrees . Their Gin & Tonic bar boasts some great classic and creative cocktails , and there ’ s a solid list of international wines . A great spot for happy hour . Entrees $$$ 501 - 8 Ave SW , 403-265-6555 . Map 3 , I5 www . barcelonatavern . com
LAS CANARIAS A true tapas menu focused on Canary Islands dishes such as montaditos ( slices of bread topped
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