Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Calgary

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Calgary? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

UNTITLED Champagne Lounge

4.9

4.9 (294)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Downtown

About the restaurant

UNTITLED Champagne Lounge is the embodiment of sophistication, charm and style. A unique environment that is both amicable and unpredictable, providing excellent service with an unbiased spirit. With a vast selection of champagne and impressive array of sparkling wines, our team is equipped to match your taste and budget with the perfect bottle.
For those who prefer their drink on the rocks or two fingers high, UNTITLED has something special just for you: Artisanal Champagne-based cocktails. Using progressive techniques and carefully curated spirits, we’ve created a new beast that will rival even the tastiest old-fashioned.
While drinks are our focus, there’s something to be said for properly paired accompaniments. Our food menu accentuates the bubbly experience with bites as elegant as the champagnes, and perfectly matched. The Champagne world is your oyster. (And you can order those too.)
Welcome to our swanky hideaway. Lose yourself in our world of refinement

Top review

Shayne

Dined 3 days ago

Great atmosphere, food and great service. The food and cocktails were great. Recommend this place for date night or getting together with friends.

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Experience

Champagne Listening Room

Experience

Savoir-Vivre

Business & Pleasure

4.8

4.8 (111)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Inglewood

About the restaurant

Bustling 22 seat cocktail bar tucked behind Neighbour Coffee offering dinner, cocktails & natural wine in a low-lit space.

Top review

CFim

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Our bar tender was fabulous! Was creative and made us amazing drinks based on our preferences.

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Experience

Business Casual

CRAFT Beer Market - Calgary

4.8

4.8 (137)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

The OG CRAFT located in Calgary’s Beltline district. This restaurant set the stage for each location that came after it. Three-season rooftop patio with 360-degree views of Calgary’s skyline and a retractable roof. If it’s over 5 degrees we will be open! We have multiple seating areas including the main dining room and bar, private room, a mezzanine area with games and a rooftop patio.

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Brett

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Great evening with great service for our bday party

Last Best Brewing & Distilling

4.7

4.7 (595)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Downtown

About the restaurant

Last Best Brewing & Distilling opened its doors in May 2015. The name Last Best draws from Calgary’s eclectic history. At the end of the 1800s, the Canadian government launched a campaign called ‘The Last Best West’; it’s purpose was to populate the western prairies and grow agriculture in Canada.

The administration believed that this area was the Last Best chance in the modern world for homesteaders to lay roots and shape their futures. The accomplishments resulting from the Last Best initiative have paved the way for the budding craft beer and distilling industries here in Alberta.

Last Best Brewing & Distilling honours this historical spirit through its name and unwavering commitment to making delicious well-crafted beer, spirits and Alberta-inspired cuisine.

Top review

GRANT

Dined on Oct 29, 2024

I had a business lunch for 7 and they put a mandatory 20% gratuity on the bill. Then, handed me the machine and asked for more. This is overtly presumptuous and greedy. Likely wont eat here again. Food was good. Service was good, but not enough to bring me back.

Prickett Richard

4.7

4.7 (252)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Beltline

About the restaurant

Prickett Richard is a cocktail bar located in the underbelly of Comery Block Barbecue. You’ll find the entrance in the back alley just off the corner of 17th Avenue and 6th Street SW. Look for the steel door and head inside. You’ll see a kitchen on your left, don’t go in there, just head downstairs and through the wooden clad door straight ahead. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are available based on availability.

Top review

Kelly

Dined 3 days ago

Love this place. The ambience is fabulous. Cheese Toasr is so yummy! Definitely going back.

Tavern at Deerfoot Meadows

4.7

4.7 (11)

CAN$30 and under

American

Willow Park

About the restaurant

Proudly Canadian-owned, but with a global flare, The Tavern Collective combines nostalgia, steampunk vibes, and an atmosphere where every day feels like an adventure. From great music and delicious food to uncommonly good service, we’re all about bringing people together and creating memories that last.

Whether you’re craving something healthy, or traditional pub fare, we’ve got you covered. Our globally-inspired dishes range from shared appetizers and handhelds to satisfying mains, burgers and salads, with an emphasis on fresh, quality ingredients. Take a trip through tasty options like sushi hand rolls, indulgent Mexican street corn dip, Vietnamese spring rolls or a hearty steak sandwich. And let’s not forget our standout pizzas. It’s a world of flavours, all in one Tavern.

Top review

AmyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great restaurant/lounge environment, really good service. Staff went above and beyond to accommodate an allergy. Food was surprisingly good for the type of restaurant.

Saddleroom Grill - Scotiabank Saddledome

4.6

4.6 (170)

CAN$51 and over

Grill

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Saddleroom Grill employs a guest-centric philosophy. From Locally sourcing our beef, to close partnerships with great wineries, to a passionate service team building the excitement before events in the Scotiabank Saddledome. Located on the Terrace Level, East side, with great views of the Elbow river, and ice surface on the other we offer a unique dining experience only moments away from your event seats.
Whether its a client dinner before the game, drinks and appetizers with friends or date night with that special somebody make the Saddleroom Grill your new pre-event destination.

Top review

PaulVIP

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

Menu options are awesome and interesting. Last few menus have had things that you do not normally see on menus in Calgary. Food is always very well prepared. Hope they bring back the Frog Legs!

MODERN STEAK ROOFTOP

4.6

4.6 (564)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Modern Rooftop is a gorgeous patio located on the third floor of the restaurant. Boasting views of the Calgary skyline, including Telus Sky and the Calgary Tower, Modern Rooftop is the perfect place for premium Alberta beef, libations and good vibes.

Top review

Catlyn

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

As always, excellent service and ambiance! Never a bad experience at Modern Steak

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Happy Hour & Club Frites at Modern Steak

Barcelona Tavern

4.5

4.5 (18)

CAN$30 and under

Spanish

Downtown

About the restaurant

Barcelona Tavern, located in downtown, combines modern elegance with rustic charm for a sophisticated yet cozy dining experience. The stylish interior features sleek furnishings and contemporary artwork, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The menu highlights Mediterranean cuisine with fresh, high-quality ingredients, offering a range of tapas, main courses, and desserts inspired by Spanish and Catalan traditions. Attentive service ensures a memorable meal, whether you're enjoying a casual get-together, a romantic dinner, or a special celebration.

Top review

GordonVIP

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Good food at a decent price point. Can be in front with all the energy or in the back where it is a bit more tranquil. A good choice for breakfast when they are offering it (check/reserve first).

Social Beer Haus

4.5

4.5 (80)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Calgary

About the restaurant

Social Beer Haus is located on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary: 220 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B5. Now that you know where we are located, WHY hangout with us?

First, let’s talk — food and drinks! Are you a lover of southern smoke texas style bbq, as well as craft beer, whiskey and wine? Yes? Awesome! In a nutshell, that’s our food identity.

Secondly, when you hang out with us, our focus is to make you feel more than welcome. Most importantly, we are creating a super fun atmosphere where everyone can socialize and be HAPPY!

Top review

Camille

Dined 6 days ago

Great, just one thing was the Brisket on the taco was dry, but once you added one of the very flavourful sauces from the table - you're good to go.

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Experience

Flames Game All You Can Eat Wings Special

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