Avenue Calgary Restaurants in Calgary (May 2026)
Avenue Calgary's annual ranking of the best restaurants in the city, selected by a panel of expert judges.
See the official 2026 list at Avenue Calgary.
Last updated May 4, 2026
Top Avenue Calgary in Calgary
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ShokuninJapanese Izakaya |     |
4.5 ★2,142 reviews | Yakitori, Chicken Oyster | 2016 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W3 |
| 2 | DOPOItalian | |
4.6 ★319 reviews | Whipped Ricotta, Grilled Bread / House Bread | 1907 34 Ave SW #10, Calgary, AB T2T 2C2 |
| 3 | River CaféCanadian | |
4.3 ★2,091 reviews | Kyuquot Sound Smoked Sablefish, Fairwinds Farm Goat Halloumi Salad | 25 Prince's Island Park, SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0R1 |
| 4 | EIGHTCanadian | |
4.7 ★78 reviews | Chawanmushi with lobster, Innisfail carrot soup | 631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1C3 |
| 5 | Maven |  |
4.5 ★1,089 reviews | Fry Bread with Cream, Mexican-style Birria de Res Eggs Benedict | 1006 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A5 |
| 6 | NUPOJapanese | |
4.5 ★483 reviews | Omakase Tasting Menu, Nigiri | 631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1C3 |
| 7 | Bar GigiItalian | |
4.8 ★236 reviews | Scallops, Prawn Toast | 336 9 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0V6 |
| 8 | Bar RoccaWine Bar | |
4.1 ★77 reviews | Polpetti (Meatballs), Caesar Salad | 1909 34 Ave SW #105, Calgary, AB T2T 2C2 |
| 9 | Ten Foot Henry | |
4.7 ★3,913 reviews | Butterscotch Pudding, Charred Cabbage | 1209 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V3 |
| 10 | Bridgette BarNew American | |
4.7 ★3,362 reviews | Rainbow Trout, Eggplant Fries | 739 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0C4 |
| 11 | Chairman's SteakhouseSteakhouse | |
4.5 ★2,281 reviews | Steak (various cuts), Tartare (Tuna or Wagyu Carpaccio) | 2251 Mahogany Blvd SE, Calgary, AB T3M 2V6 |
| 12 | Major Tom BarModern American | |
4.4 ★2,400 reviews | Major Tots, Caesar Salad | 700 2 St SW #4000, Calgary, AB T2P 2W2 |
| 13 | Mercato Mission - RestaurantItalian | |
4.6 ★1,682 reviews | Pappardelle with Ragu of Wild Boar and Beef Ribeye, Gigli | 2224 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0H3 |
| 14 | Carino "Japanese Italian Kitchen"Japanese | |
4.7 ★1,202 reviews | Tonkatsu Curry Carbonara, Duck Nanban with Udon | 2210 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W9 |
| 15 | Cassis BistroFrench | |
4.7 ★707 reviews | Foie Gras Crostini, Steak Frites | 2505 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1J7 |
| 16 | Fortuna's RowLatin American | |
4.3 ★930 reviews | Tiradito, Short Rib | 421 Riverfront Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C2 |
| 17 | Pat and BettyRefined European-inspired | |
4.6 ★631 reviews | Pork Belly & Scallops, Rigatoni | 1217 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0V3 |
| 18 | MilpaGourmet Mexican | |
4.3 ★621 reviews | Pork Belly, Steak Tartare (Carne Apache) | 1531 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1P2 |
| 19 | Bar ChouetteFrench | |
4.6 ★210 reviews | Cheese Soufflé, Duck Pie with Sour Cherry Ju | 227 11 Ave SW #130, Calgary, AB T2R 0E9 |
| 20 | HankkiKorean Street | |
4.9 ★4,166 reviews | Whole Mozzarella Corndog, Korean Fried Chicken | 1058 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0A5 |
| 21 | Native Tongues Taqueria - Victoria ParkMexican | |
4.5 ★4,965 reviews | Tacos, Guacamole | 235 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1H7 |
| 22 | Boogie's Burgers RenfrewClassic American Diner | |
4.6 ★3,885 reviews | Burgers (general), Milkshakes | 908 Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB T2E 3K1 |
| 23 | Tacos Mexico MemorialMexican | |
4.6 ★3,176 reviews | Gobernador Tacos, Fried Birria Taco | 3725 Fonda Wy., Calgary, AB T2A 4V6 |
| 24 | Galaxie DinerClassic American Diner | |
4.8 ★2,153 reviews | Myhre’s Benedict, Calgary Breakfast Sandwich | 1413 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1G7 |
| 25 | OEB Breakfast Co. | |
4.5 ★2,957 reviews | Breakfast Tacos, Eggs Benedict | 222 5 Ave SW #110, Calgary, AB T2P 3L8 |
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