DINING
EMBARCADERO WINE & OYSTER BAR Specialties
include the seafood symphony of pan-seared prawns, a
half lobster tail, fresh catch of the day and mussels in a
surf clam and house made ground sausage red pepper
cream sauce. The menu also features bacon wrapped
scallops and rack of lamb. Entrees: $$$ 208 - 17 Ave SE,
403-263-0848. Map 3, I8 www.oysterbar.ca
LA LUNA ROSSA The menu here focuses on fresh grilled
fish and seafood, and a secret-recipe marinated rack of
Alberta lamb. Bread and spicy southern Italian sausage
are made on site. Entrees: $$$ 2404 Edmonton Tr NE,
403-270-0707. Map 2, B3
OCEANA Presents a large selection of seafood, steaks, stir-
fries, pastas and oysters in a stylish, contemporary setting.
New river-front location where the former La Caille used to
be. Reservations recommended. Entrees: $$$$ 101 - 7 St SW,
403-245-8787. Map 3, E6 www.oceanacalgary.com
RODNEY’S OYSTER HOUSE Canada’s great oyster
house opened its doors to Calgary in the new year. They
offer fresh Maritime takeaway from their quick-food
counter Bait & Tackle, such as hushpuppies with warm
bourbon honey and misty harbor Nova Scotia battered
haddock and chips. Their dining room menu includes
chowders, smoked fish, as well as main, cold and
seasonal dishes like periwinkles by the bowl and steamed
quahog. Try their house-made lime pie for dessert.
Entrees: $$$ 355 - 10 Ave SW, 403-460-0026. Map 2, F5
www.rodeneysoysterhousecalgary.com
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 $$$ 501 - 8 Ave SW, 403-265-6555.
Map 3, I5 www.barcelonatavern.com
LAS CANARIAS A true tapas menu focused on Canary
Islands dishes such as montaditos (slices of bread topped
with smoked oysters, chorizo, white anchovies or omelet)
and paella made from Valencia rice and speckled with
various combinations of seafood, chicken, beef and
chorizo. Entrees $$ 1129 - 17 Ave SW, 403-475-4165.
Map 1, H5 www.lascanarias.ca
STEAK
BUCHANAN’S CHOP HOUSE AND WHISKY BAR Its
chophouse menu features steaks and chops as well as
fresh seafood. Drink menu features over 20 varieties of
wine by the glass and over 200 single-malt whiskies.
Entrees: $$$ 738 - 3 Ave SW, 403-261-4646. Map 2, D2
www.buchanans.ca
CAESAR’S STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE A Calgary classic
for top-notch steak. Undeniably old school, Caesar’s
has been captivating diners since 1972. Featuring some
of the best beef Alberta has to offer aged a minimum of
28 days for enhanced taste and optimum tenderness. All
steaks are cut individually to order, seasoned with house
spices and charbroiled for ideal flavour. Classic service
including table-side dishes such as Chateaubriand
and Steak Diane, paired with classic cocktails and a
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list ensure
a memorable experience. Entrees: $$$ Downtown:
512 - 4 Ave SW, 403-264-1222. Map 2, D3 Willow
Park: 110, 10816 Macleod Tr S, 403-278-3930. Map 1, L6
www.caesarssteakhouse.com
CHARCUT ROAST HOUSE A contemporary cuisine hot
spot serving phenomenal rotisserie and charbroiled meat
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