If you could eat anywhere in Calgary on somone elses dollar...where?

[dino_martini]

Guys,

My birthday is coming up, and I've been offered to be taken anywhere I like. But where should I go? I have no clue at this point. I was thinking Steak, but I'm not too sure.

So I ask you, if someone was willing to take you anywhere you like for a great meal. Where would you go? :)

[drtoohotty1]

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/279549/review-ruths-chris-steakhouse-calgary-tower/

:drool:

[Sorath]

if you like steak, a few good places i like are caeser's steakhouse, carvers in sherton cavalier, ruth chris'

in that order

[Kritafo]

bears den

[Wrinkly]

River Cafe - excellent food. My abosolute fave in Calgary

I second Ceasars for great steak, the Sheraton I found ot be quite mediocre, wouldn't go back there.

Don't know if they have re-opened from their refurb' yet, but Hy's is also very good.

[G-ZUS]

That's a question best reserved for 89coupe, whether on his dollar or someone elses

[colinxx235]

oceana's, the rouge

[msommers]

Originally posted by Sorath
carvers in sherton cavalier, ruth chris

:thumbsup:

[mowglee]

I know its not in Calgary but if you can go for brunch at the Banff Springs Hotel thats what I would do. Im pretty sure you need reservations but man o man that place is amazing.

[KRyn]

Rush for sure!

[nonlinear]

Catch :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

not necessarily expensive, but it is for sure an all-around AWESOME dining experience.

keep in mind that in the chef Hayato Okamitsu was named Canada's Best Chef in the 2009 Canadian Culinary Championships.

[eglove]

Originally posted by Kritafo
bears den

i would try this, i have been told by a lot of people the food and atmosphere there is amazing

[AzNxHyDrA]

For steak I really like Chicago Chophouse. It's pretty pricy there but since your not paying its all good ;)

[taemo]

Mercato's Bistecca

[Thomas Gabriel]

Going to Muse for my bday dinner this week.

[cannondale1]

Definitely Rush..... that is me though :)

[flipstah]

Originally posted by nonlinear
Catch :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

not necessarily expensive, but it is for sure an all-around AWESOME dining experience.



:thumbsup: on both counts!

Although I`m a sucker for midnight dimsum with some friends so U&Me FTW! :rofl:

[Davetronz]

The Ranche in Fish Creek :drool:

[slinkie]

Originally posted by mowglee
I know its not in Calgary but if you can go for brunch at the Banff Springs Hotel thats what I would do. Im pretty sure you need reservations but man o man that place is amazing.

haha dunno if OP was looking for brunch?

but i love banff springs buffet too... couple years ago they had this muskox thing that was awesome.

[Baron O' Funk]

Rush or Alloy

http://rushrestaurant.com/
http://www.alloydining.com/

Steak... not sure, but avoid Chicago Chophouse, terrible service and over rated. Perhaps Ruths Chris or Vintage?

[atgilchrist]

+1 for Vintage for steak, or Muse/River Cafe/Rouge for an amazing meal.

[nonlinear]

wow, you guys like a lot of douchebag restaurants :poosie:

[swak]

Chicago Chophouse.
Excellent food.

[Kritafo]

Originally posted by Davetronz
The Ranche in Fish Creek :drool:

It would be a toss up between the Bears Den and The Ranche...I do love both places.

[NoMoreG35]

I'd go to either bears den or oceana. I didn't find rush to be that good.

[syeve]

Ruth Chris, just cause it would be the most $. The Ranch and Bears Den are good times. Ummm, I guess my final answer is Il Songo, it's baller.

[urban.one]

Is this a romantic dinner for two? Dinner with the parents and grand parents? Or dinner with a group of friends?
Id suggest a different place for each scenario. need more info

[Mitsu3000gt]

Bears Den or Rouge

[almerick]

I lean more towards quantity vs quality soooo... Boleros, get the pineapple.

[B20EF]

Always wanted to try La Chaumière.

[GQBalla]

Originally posted by almerick
I lean more towards quantity vs quality soooo... Boleros, get the pineapple.

boleros is still good though.

[Strider]

Rush
Chef's Table, Kensington Riverside Inn

[r3ccOs]

I like La Chaumière, Fleur De Sel, and the Ranche

I'm surprised there aren't more "douche" responces such as those Victor Chow & Penny Lane crap such as:

Bellgo
Blvd
Metro Grill

[snoop101]

I heard the european Resturant in Bragg creek is pretty good.

[suen_boi]

Originally posted by nonlinear
wow, you guys like a lot of douchebag restaurants :poosie:

So, your contribution to the thread is?

Vintage has been good and consistent for me.
River Cafe also deserves :clap:

[Baron O' Funk]

Originally posted by snoop101
I heard the european Resturant in Bragg creek is pretty good.

Bavarian Inn, very good.

[Proyecto2000]

Belgo, for many reasons :drool: :poosie: :drool:

[msommers]

Originally posted by nonlinear
wow, you guys like a lot of douchebag restaurants :poosie:

What if I said Nonlinear's house for pizza?

[nonlinear]

^^bring it on! i could start hosting weekly pizza parties like Jeff Varasano http://slice.seriouseats.com/jvpizza/

seriously, i will do that someday once i get a better oven and bigger kitchen :D

unfortunately, i'm not nearly as big of a douche in person as i am on beyond haha

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by snoop101
I heard the european Resturant in Bragg creek is pretty good.

Yeah I've been out there a couple times. Really good.

I might cut this person a break and just go out to like The Keg or something. I'm not sure if I'm feeling that nice :rofl:

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by taemo
Mercato's Bistecca

I love the open kitchen. Food is excellent, great service and decor. :thumbsup:

[asp integra]

go to Muse in kensington, amazing place, awesome food, you will not be disappointed!

[adamc]

Bear's den was really good, the room is kinda weird though, huge and open.

Good for a large party but weird when I took a date there.



I'd go:

River Cafe
Rush
Capo
Mercato


Depends what kind of food & atmosphere you're looking for, Calgary has some good variety.

[pinoyhero]

Easy choice ... Il Sogno

[Khalil.e]

Blink.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by r3ccOs
I like La Chaumière, Fleur De Sel, and the Ranche

I'm surprised there aren't more "douche" responces such as those Victor Chow & Penny Lane crap such as:

Bellgo
Blvd
Metro Grill
La Chaumiere blow but Fleur de Sel and the Ranch kill it for sure. :)

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by adamc
Mercato


Originally posted by taemo
Mercato's Bistecca


Originally posted by r3ccOs
Fleur De Sel,

So, for now I'm sort of leaning away from Steak.

Mercato is on 4th street correct? that is what I get when I type it into google.

I checked out Fleur De Sel's website and the menu looks pretty good.

I'm not much for dressing up, so would I get into Mercato/Fleur De Sel in a nice pair of jeans a collared shirt?

Thanks guys

[Sugarphreak]

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[NoMoreG35]

Originally posted by dino_martini


So, for now I'm sort of leaning away from Steak.

Mercato is on 4th street correct? that is what I get when I type it into google.

I checked out Fleur De Sel's website and the menu looks pretty good.

I'm not much for dressing up, so would I get into Mercato/Fleur De Sel in a nice pair of jeans a collared shirt?

Thanks guys

I know for sure that you could get into Fleur de Sel with a pair of jeans and stuff. Last time I was there the waiter didn't have time to change and was wearing his shorts & t-shirt for like an hour.

[B20EF]

Originally posted by pinoyhero
Easy choice ... Il Sogno

Forgot about this one, great restaurant

[Vagabond142]

On someone else's coin, Da Guido. Every time. It may not be steak, but their veal parmesan is O_O!!! :drool: :drool: :drool: I also love the vitello scaloppine siciliana so much I remembered its name o_O Veal sauteed in tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella and fresh roasted eggplant :drool: :drool:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by asp integra
go to Muse in kensington, amazing place, awesome food, you will not be disappointed!
Trying this place tonight, will report back

[dezmarez]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
On someone else's coin, Da Guido. Every time. It may not be steak, but their veal parmesan is O_O!!! :drool: :drool: :drool: I also love the vitello scaloppine siciliana so much I remembered its name o_O Veal sauteed in tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella and fresh roasted eggplant :drool: :drool:





:werd: :werd: :werd:

[brown911]

Da Guido is real pricy, but its damn good.

[Redlyne_mr2]

OK so Muse wasn't bad... the appetizers were really good. Oysters were fresh and large in size, the seared scallop and roasted brussel sprouts were fantastic and the escargots in that sauce they make was delish. Love the little cheese breads they give you but was a bit dissapointed by the entree. The lobster ravioli was waaaaaay to salty, the caviar on the top only makes it saltier as well. Great venue though I love the multi story setup. Service was so so.. our waiter was sort of an introvert who didnt really add to the experience.

Not sure if Id ever go back but it was a fun night nonetheless.