Calgary has a cuisine scene to be reckoned with. Here are some ideas for sweet and savoury local stories.

Alberta Beef

Across the country and around the world, Calgary is known for its tender grain-fed beef. Sixty-seven percent of the beef consumed in Canada comes from Alberta, and Calgary’s restaurants offer unparalleled cuts of red meat.

Try it for yourself at restaurants like Caesar’s Steakhouse, Carver’s Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Ric’s Grille.

Canadiana

For something truly unique, try bison or elk at Calgary restaurants that pride themselves on serving the best local products. Some of our favourites are River Café, Blink Restaurant, The Ranche, Divino, Cilantro and CHARCUT Roast House.

International Flavours

Calgary has a diverse multicultural population, and everyone’s imported their culinary traditions.

A long and proud tradition of "western Chinese food" is well worth experiencing in Calgary's Chinatown (don't miss the Ginger Beef, which was invented here in a restaurant on Centre Street), and the city is similarly blessed with a multitude of fine Italian restaurants.

On it goes – whether you’re looking for sushi, curry, shish tawouk, dim sum or paella, visitors often come away impressed by the range and depth of Calgary's cuisine.

There are great dining stories to be found in neighbourhoods like Kensington, Mission and Chinatown, as well as along International Avenue (17 Ave. N.E.).