REcommend me a good restaurant plzzzzzzzzzz

[ShiDave]

Ok, I need to take the woman out for her birthday next week. I need some good creative ideas on where to take her. I'm thinking something higher end, but that still has a semi-casual feel to it. Here are some requirements.

She really likes good food. I mean really good food. This is the most important thing I'm looking for.

A cool atmosphere would be awesome.

Good service would be nice.

Something close to the beltline/ downtown would be good as well.

Bonus points for a non-traditional type of meal. Like some sort of fusion dishes as opposed to the traditional Italian or Greek or whatever.

I'm not worried about prices so throw me what you've got. Thanks bro's.

[Boosted_TL]

Catch, Saltlik, Wild Ginger, Red Water are great places to eat.

[malcolmk14]

Originally posted by Boosted_TL
Catch, Saltlik, Wild Ginger, Red Water are great places to eat.

These are all decent. Catch is the best of the four.

If you want a truly cool experience and GREAT non-conventional food, hit up River Cafe near Eau Claire.

I can't say enough about this place that hasn't already been said, so just search it on chowhound to check out reviews.

Or search river cafe on this site and check out a couple of the threads that mention it.

[Quiet10]

I went to Saltlik last friday and I thought it was mediocre at best and the server we had wasn't exactly the best (but maybe i'm just picky). I've had a better server at Red Lobsters on 16th LOL

+1 River Cafe

[bubbley]

Check out Mango Shiva on 8th ave..just went there for lunch the other day..great atmosphere/food..not traditional indian food even the butter chicken for fucksakes is called some greek name...expensive as well but well worth it..and it just re-opened this week

[ronaldo]

Originally posted by Quiet10
I went to Saltlik last friday and I thought it was mediocre at best and the server we had wasn't exactly the best (but maybe i'm just picky). I've had a better server at Red Lobsters on 16th LOL

+1 River Cafe

the saltlik in Calgary sucks in comparison to the one in Banff.

[Quiet10]

I've never been to the one in Banff, I will go give it a shot next time i'm there though.

Thanks

[89coupe]

Originally posted by ShiDave
Ok, I need to take the woman out for her birthday next week. I need some good creative ideas on where to take her. I'm thinking something higher end, but that still has a semi-casual feel to it. Here are some requirements.

She really likes good food. I mean really good food. This is the most important thing I'm looking for.

A cool atmosphere would be awesome.

Good service would be nice.

Something close to the beltline/ downtown would be good as well.

Bonus points for a non-traditional type of meal. Like some sort of fusion dishes as opposed to the traditional Italian or Greek or whatever.

I'm not worried about prices so throw me what you've got. Thanks bro's.

Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro
www.crmr.com

113 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
(403) 234-0403

or

Escoba Cafe & Bar Ltd
www.escoba.ca

624 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1G4
(403) 543-8911

or

Blink Restaurant & Bar
www.blinkcalgary.com

111 8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
(403) 263-5330

or

Rush Restaurant
www.rushrestaurant.com

207 9 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1K3
(403) 271-7874

[ShiDave]

If any of you have been to the Trough in Canmore, this is her favorite place. So that's more or less what I'm trying to shoot for, except without having to go to Canmore lol.

Thanks for all your efforts so far.

Edit: Also, we won't be showing up until 10, so late hours are a MUST!!

[CaptainReboot]

Brava Bistro on 17th is pretty good

[Denslayer]

http://www.bears-den.ca/


been here before..place is so sweet...but ballin'

[malcolmk14]

Bears Den is excellent. And River Cafe takes reservations for 10 pm.

[sputnik]

Wild Ginger is overpriced and overrated. Typical Vickers Penny Lane establishment.

Have you considered Olives? It is in the base of the Arriva condos.

www.olivesrestaurant.ca

1129 Olympic Way SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0L4, Canada
(403) 984-5000

[A790]

Jacqueline Suzanne's | 1219 9 AVE S.E. | www.jacquelinesuzannes.ca

Enjoy :)

[Speed_69]

Muse :thumbsup:

http://www.muserestaurant.ca/

[GiangZilla]

+1 for river cafe!!!

[em2ab]

Zagat

[HoTTNiXX]

How much you willing to spend?

Muse Restaurant in Kensington is one of my personal favorites.

CAPO in Inglewood is good Italian food.

Sugo in Inglewood is great food and a good couples atmosphere.

Olives in Arriva is great food and a nice contemporary atmosphere.

Catch is decent, if you want seafood.

But if you're in it for the food and nothing else, you can't beat Bookers. haha. Great food there.

The Living Room is a GREAT place for a date, one of the only places in Calgary that does a fondue type dinner.

[Ice712]

After reading your request I would recommend Alloy.

http://www.alloydining.com/

It has a good vibe, very good food, AND the prices are not ridiculous like some of the other higher end establishments in Calgary.

Honestly, places like River Cafe, Teatro, and even Capo are over-rated. I don't mind dropping some cash on a good meal but in this town the $100+/person bills doesn't ensure you good food or good service.

I just came back from the US and wow do those people know how to run restaurants. I guess they've been working at it longer and the customers MUST be smarter. Calgarians have too much money and patience.


Originally posted by ShiDave
Ok, I need to take the woman out for her birthday next week. I need some good creative ideas on where to take her. I'm thinking something higher end, but that still has a semi-casual feel to it. Here are some requirements.

She really likes good food. I mean really good food. This is the most important thing I'm looking for.

A cool atmosphere would be awesome.

Good service would be nice.

Something close to the beltline/ downtown would be good as well.

Bonus points for a non-traditional type of meal. Like some sort of fusion dishes as opposed to the traditional Italian or Greek or whatever.

I'm not worried about prices so throw me what you've got. Thanks bro's.

[Ice712]

Originally posted by 89coupe


Rush Restaurant
www.rushrestaurant.com



I'm going to Rush tonight...I'll let you know what I think

[Baron O' Funk]

If you are looking for something nice, unique, and semi-affordable try Alloy. I love it there.

[MintRacer]

Oceana Restaurant
www.oceanacalgary.com

101 7 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 5M3
(403) 245-8787
Get directions

[89coupe]

Originally posted by MintRacer
Oceana Restaurant
www.oceanacalgary.com

101 7 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 5M3
(403) 245-8787
Get directions

That place is terrible.

[ShiDave]

Originally posted by HoTTNiXX
How much you willing to spend?



Whatever, but for arguements sake lets keep it under a grand.

[Ice712]

Originally posted by ShiDave


Whatever, but for arguements sake lets keep it under a grand.

Under a grand?!?

Shiat NEGRO...I know Calgary is expensive but we're not in Manhattan.

If you are going to feed this chick a $500 dinner than there better be some hardcore knob-gobblin' going on!

[dino_martini]

What do you like to eat?

I thought The Tribune was pretty good.

http://www.thetribunerestaurant.ca/

100-118 8 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB

The Roasted Duck was so good.

[Stunt66]

Originally posted by ShiDave


Whatever, but for arguements sake lets keep it under a grand.

Fuckin student!:nut:

[ShiDave]

Originally posted by Ice712


Under a grand?!?

Shiat NEGRO...I know Calgary is expensive but we're not in Manhattan.

If you are going to feed this chick a $500 dinner than there better be some hardcore knob-gobblin' going on!

Probably before dinner, but the point is don't worry about the $$$$, just throw out a good restaurant or 2.

[viff3r]

Originally posted by A790
Jacqueline Suzanne's | 1219 9 AVE S.E. | www.jacquelinesuzannes.ca

Enjoy :)
+1

Cool atmosphere, good service, great food & martinis. Not grossly overpriced but not cheap either...

[403ep3]

Originally posted by Ice712


Under a grand?!?

Shiat NEGRO...I know Calgary is expensive but we're not in Manhattan.

If you are going to feed this chick a $500 dinner than there better be some hardcore knob-gobblin' going on!

+1 for knob-gobblin'

[A790]

Originally posted by Ice712
After reading your request I would recommend Alloy.

http://www.alloydining.com/

It has a good vibe, very good food, AND the prices are not ridiculous like some of the other higher end establishments in Calgary.


I have mixed feelings about Alloy... read my review here (http://forums.beyond.ca/st/223896/review-alloy-restaurant/).

[Ice712]

Originally posted by Ice712


I'm going to Rush tonight...I'll let you know what I think

Top Drawer!

This place has it all...good food, service, chill ambiance.

[ShiDave]

I'm kind of leaning towards Blink at this point. I booked a reservation at the River Cafe originally, but changed it to Blink.

[malcolmk14]

Either one should be excellent. Let us know what you think!

[n1zm0]

kinda late but for future reference, the saltlick downtown kitty corner from the catch, great steak there, definetely in my top 5

[krazynammer69]

Try SKY
the one in the calgary tower i heard it was good never tried it yet though

[HoTTNiXX]

Originally posted by ShiDave
I'm kind of leaning towards Blink at this point. I booked a reservation at the River Cafe originally, but changed it to Blink.

Please please please please don't go there.

Unless after 3 executive chefs they have finally gotten the menu right. Haven't been there since it opened. But then it was horrible.

Go with Alloy. I've heard great things about it.

[ShiDave]

Originally posted by HoTTNiXX


Please please please please don't go there.

Unless after 3 executive chefs they have finally gotten the menu right. Haven't been there since it opened. But then it was horrible.

Go with Alloy. I've heard great things about it.

You mean Blink? What's wrong with their menu? I looked at it online and it sounds great.

[It's all I got]

let me make it simple..................Alloy or Cilantro

[GiangZilla]

Blink sucks went there for my sister's birthday and it wasn't good. Is Chris Ruths any good?!