Best Restaurants in Calgary
This list highlights Calgary restaurants with high Google ratings and substantial review counts as of October 2026. The selections span from Beltline and Downtown to Sunridge and Southwest Calgary, offering a mix of neighbourhoods. Inexpensive price points are common, though several moderate options are included. Ratings are consistently high, with most places at 4.8 or 4.9 stars from thousands of reviews, and one holds a perfect 5.0.
The restaurants cover a wide range of cuisines, including Korean, Indian, Mediterranean, and classic North American fare. The list reflects where Calgarians are dining and reviewing positively. It is based on data to show reliably popular spots, not hidden or new openings. Every place here has at least 300 reviews, ensuring the ratings are well-established.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hankki | Beltline | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 4,324 | $ |
| 2 | Gogi Korean BBQ - Sunridge, Calgary | Sunridge | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 3,432 | $ |
| 3 | Korilla Korean BBQ | Beltline | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 2,629 | $$ |
| 4 | Gogi Kitchen - Downtown, Calgary | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 2,298 | $ |
| 5 | New York Fries Chinook Centre | Southwest Calgary | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 2,108 | |
| 6 | Pür & Simple | Acadia | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,996 | $$ |
| 7 | JOEY Chinook | Southwest Calgary | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 9,048 | $$ |
| 8 | Mumbai Bites | Southeast Calgary | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 5,253 | $ |
| 9 | Tonic Kitchen + Bar | Stoney 2 | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 4,451 | $$ |
| 10 | Earls Kitchen + Bar | Southeast Calgary | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 3,600 | $$ |
| 11 | Jerusalem Shawarma McKnight | Calgary International Airport | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 3,046 | $ |
| 12 | Meltro Burger | Southwest Calgary | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,044 | $ |
| 13 | Expatasia LTD. | Southeast Calgary | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 993 | $ |
| 14 | Kabul Bites | Renfrew | ★★★★★ 5 | 601 | $ |
| 15 | Galaxie Diner | Beltline | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,284 | $$ |
| 16 | India Paradise - Calgary | Sunridge | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,182 | $ |
| 17 | Madurai Kitchen | Marlborough Park | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,026 | $$ |
| 18 | IBU Restaurant and Bar | Southwest Calgary | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 848 | $ |
| 19 | Calgary Hot Plate Restaurant & Sweets | Westwinds | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 787 | $ |
| 20 | Alumni Sandwiches | Southwest Calgary | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,603 | $$ |
Hankki
It is inexpensive and open daily from 10:00, closing at 22:00 or 23:00. Reviewers often mention Korean BBQ, corn dogs, honey butter fries, and affordability.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-22:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-23:00
- Fri 10:00-23:00
- Sat 10:00-23:00
Gogi Korean BBQ - Sunridge, Calgary
Gogi Korean BBQ in Sunridge is an all you can eat spot with a 4.9 rating from 3432 reviews. It is inexpensive and opens daily at 11:30. Reviewers frequently note the marinated meats, bulgogi, and accommodating staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Korilla Korean BBQ
Korilla Korean BBQ in Beltline has a 4.9 rating from 2629 reviews and a moderate price level. It features a rooftop patio and karaoke. Reviewers often talk about corn cheese, premium beef combos, and complimentary ice cream.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 17:00-23:00
- Tue 17:00-23:00
- Wed 17:00-23:00
- Thu 17:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Gogi Kitchen - Downtown, Calgary
This Downtown restaurant has a 4.9 rating from 2298 reviews. It is inexpensive, opening as early as 10:00 on weekdays. Reviewers frequently mention Korean food like bibimbap, BBQ bowls, bulgogi, and dosirak.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
New York Fries Chinook Centre
Located in Chinook Centre, this spot has a 4.9 rating from 2108 reviews. It opens at 10:00 daily, closing at 19:00 on Sundays. Reviewers often highlight the fries, poutine, hot dogs, and accommodating staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-19:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 10:00-21:00
Pür & Simple
Pür & Simple in Acadia is a moderate priced restaurant with a 4.9 rating from 1996 reviews. Reviewers often mention eggs benedict, french toast, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00
JOEY Chinook
It opens at 11:00 daily, closing late. Reviewers often note the kind staff, patio, happy hour, and steak.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Mumbai Bites
Mumbai Bites in Southeast Calgary is inexpensive with a 4.8 rating from 5253 reviews. It opens at noon daily. Reviewers frequently mention vada pav, butter chicken, dahi puri, and polite staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 12:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-23:00
- Sat 12:00-23:00
Tonic Kitchen + Bar
Tonic Kitchen + Bar in Stoney 2 has a 4.8 rating from 4451 reviews and moderate prices. Reviewers often talk about the kind staff, portion size, eggs benedict, and frittata.
Opening hours
- Sun 06:00-01:00
- Mon 06:00-01:00
- Tue 06:00-01:00
- Wed 06:00-01:00
- Thu 06:00-01:00
- Fri 06:00-01:00
- Sat 06:00-01:00
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Southeast Calgary has a 4.8 rating from 3600 reviews and a moderate price level. It opens at 10:00 or 11:00 daily. Reviewers frequently mention the personable staff, patio, happy hour, and new location.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-01:00
- Sat 10:00-01:00
Jerusalem Shawarma McKnight
This Mediterranean restaurant near the airport has a 4.8 rating from 3046 reviews. Reviewers often mention the buffet, iftar, donair, and welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-02:00
- Mon 09:00-22:00
- Tue 09:00-02:00
- Wed 09:00-02:00
- Thu 09:00-02:00
- Fri 09:00-02:00
- Sat 09:00-02:00
Meltro Burger
Meltro Burger in Southwest Calgary has a 4.9 rating from 1044 reviews. It is inexpensive, opening for dinner at 16:00 or 17:00. Reviewers often highlight the burgers, patties, truffle fries, and note it serves halal food.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-23:00
- Tue 16:00-23:00
- Wed 16:00-23:00
- Thu 16:00-23:00
- Fri 17:00-00:00
- Sat 17:00-00:00
Expatasia LTD.
Expatasia LTD. in Southeast Calgary has a 4.9 rating from 993 reviews. It is inexpensive and has limited hours, open from 11:00. Reviewers frequently mention cauliflower, pork belly, and gluten free options like 'crack and cauli'.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-17:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 11:00-20:00
Kabul Bites
Kabul Bites in Renfrew has a perfect 5.0 rating from 601 reviews. It is inexpensive, with hours starting at 12:00 or 15:00. Reviewers often talk about Afghan food, Kabuli rice, generous portions, and friendly owners.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-21:00
- Mon 15:00-21:00
- Wed 12:00-21:30
- Thu 12:00-21:30
- Fri 12:00-21:30
- Sat 12:00-21:30
Galaxie Diner
Galaxie Diner in Beltline has a 4.8 rating from 2284 reviews and moderate prices. Reviewers frequently mention hash browns, bottomless toast, portions, and wait times.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 08:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
India Paradise - Calgary
India Paradise in Sunridge is inexpensive with a 4.8 rating from 2182 reviews. It opens at 11:00 daily. Reviewers often mention the buffet, mandi, pani puri, and welcoming staff. It is women-owned.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Madurai Kitchen
Madurai Kitchen in Marlborough Park has a 4.8 rating from 2026 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 11:30 daily. Reviewers frequently talk about dosa, South Indian food, sambar, and filter coffee.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:00
- Mon 11:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-21:30
- Sat 11:30-21:30
IBU Restaurant and Bar
IBU Restaurant and Bar in Southwest Calgary has a 4.9 rating from 848 reviews. It is inexpensive, opening at 10:00 or 11:00. Reviewers often mention the cauliflower, brussel sprouts, beef rendang, and pork belly.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Calgary Hot Plate Restaurant & Sweets
Calgary Hot Plate in Westwinds has a 4.9 rating from 787 reviews. It is inexpensive, opening at 10:00 or 11:00 daily. Reviewers frequently highlight biryani, garlic naan, butter chicken, and halwa puri.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Alumni Sandwiches
Alumni Sandwiches in Southwest Calgary has a 4.8 rating from 1603 reviews and moderate prices. It opens at 11:00 daily. Reviewers often talk about sandwiches, the hot chicken sandwich, beef dip, and parmesan fries.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours, as they vary widely.
- Many restaurants are inexpensive, but several like Korilla Korean BBQ and JOEY Chinook have moderate price levels.
- Restaurants are spread across the city, from Beltline and Downtown to Sunridge and various quadrants (SE, SW, NE).
- Most places offer takeout and delivery, as indicated by their features. Many also have notable cocktail, beer, or wine service.
- For breakfast, consider Pür & Simple or Galaxie Diner, which open early and serve popular morning meals.
- Note that some places, like Expatasia LTD. and Kabul Bites, have more limited weekly schedules.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating formula was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank above those with many. Only restaurants with at least 300 reviews were considered. The list also only includes places that were open at the time of data collection.
Questions about restaurants in Calgary
What are the highest rated restaurants on this list?
Most restaurants here have a 4.8 or 4.9 Google rating from hundreds to thousands of reviews. Kabul Bites has a perfect 5.0 rating from 601 reviews. High review counts, like JOEY Chinook's 9048 reviews at 4.8 stars, indicate consistent popularity.
Which neighbourhoods have the most restaurants on the list?
Several areas are well represented. Southwest Calgary, Beltline, and Southeast Calgary each have multiple entries. Other neighbourhoods include Sunridge, Downtown, Acadia, and Renfrew. The list covers a broad geographic range across Calgary.
Are there good options for breakfast or brunch?
Yes. Pür & Simple and Galaxie Diner are noted for popular breakfast and lunch, opening early and closing by mid-afternoon. Reviewers often mention eggs benedict and hash browns. Alumni Sandwiches also serves a popular breakfast.
Do these restaurants offer takeout or delivery?
Nearly all restaurants listed have features indicating they offer takeout and delivery services. Specific attributes like 'has_takeout', 'has_delivery', and 'has_no_contact_delivery' are common. It is best to check the individual restaurant's current options.
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