If you had to pick one place in Calgary to eat...what would it be?

[ekguy]

No criteria, no price limits, no specific type of food...

If you had to pick one place in Calgary to eat on any given night which would it be?

For me I'd have to say I've always had a soft spot for Pulcinella down in Kensington.

:drool:

Let's hear what everyone's fav spot is.

Could maybe open people's eyes to some new spots.

:)

[rage2]

Ruth's Chris. Everyday.

[darthVWader]

Crack McDonalds $8.00 and a free live show. Best bang for the buck.

[swak]

Probably Nicks Steakhouse.

[trieuth]

embarcadero

[EG6boi]

Mucho Burrito on Crowfoot. Great burritos!! It's like high-end Taco Bell :thumbsup: :drool:

[EK 2.0]

Teatro for me...

[Civic_Drift]

Alloy for me

[Tik-Tok]

1600 Beir Haus...

Food isn't very pricey, awesome burgers, good selection of European beers, dance club atmosphere late night Fri/Sat. and most importantly, is stumbling distance from home, with Studio82 half way between, so I can stop for a refresher :rofl:


There's tons of better restaurants, but this one is my current fav.

[ExtraSlow]

Either Rouge or Chef's Table.

[Proyecto2000]

Oceana :drool:

[Adrenaline101]

Halo

[heavyfuel]

Sakana Grill in Crowfoot. I'd eat $100 worth of sushi every day if I could afford too.

[G-ZUS]

Pita Basket

[rage2]

Originally posted by heavyfuel
Sakana Grill in Crowfoot. I'd eat $100 worth of sushi every day if I could afford too.
Really? Sakana IMO is one of the worst sushi places in the city. Inconsistent, and sometimes downright awful. I only go there in an emergency.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by rage2

Really? Sakana IMO is one of the worst sushi places in the city. Inconsistent, and sometimes downright awful. I only go there in an emergency.

i only go for late night happy hour!

[max_boost]

It's been awhile but I really like Anju.

[kaput]

.

[Artega]

Originally posted by ekguy

For me I'd have to say I've always had a soft spot for Pulcinella down in Kensington.



I had never really enjoy Pulcinella. As Neapolitan pizza goes, I’d have to say Famoso has been really good.

My vote for a restaurant goes to Teatro.

[K3RMiTdot]

pho thanh..

[DGill]

McDonalds :drool:

[littledan]

Nandos for me... or as my mother in law calls it... "landos" :rofl:

[civic_stylez]

Pulcinella!!!

[Tomaz]

Earls/Milestones/Moxies (all the same, right?) - It's usually a safe bet.

[dannie]

Mercato

[Mibz]

Panago :P

[zipdoa]

Sushi BBQ Inn across of SAIT

and Overeasy for breakfast.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by littledan
Nandos for me... or as my mother in law calls it... "landos" :rofl:

Nando's is the bomb! It's apparently big in Australia!

Mine is U&Me.

[powerslave]

Moti Mahal

[pf0sh0]

bolero

[Type_S1]

Originally posted by rage2
Ruth's Chris. Everyday.

Really? What do you like there. IMO that is one of the worst steak places for the price in Calgary. I've only been there twice with friends who say they love it and both times they said it was an off day...but I definitely would not go back.

For me? I think Teatro and Beleros are both pretty awesome.

[LadyLuck]

Cactus Club for me. Favorite!

[flipstah]

Originally posted by LadyLuck
Cactus Club for me. Favorite!

Great choice! Servers aren't too bad either. :love:

[winson2001]

Originally posted by rage2

Really? Sakana IMO is one of the worst sushi places in the city. Inconsistent, and sometimes downright awful. I only go there in an emergency.

Sakana is not good for sure.. but i would'nt call it worst in town, theres many a scary sushi place everywhere, e.g. that place next to tubby dogs, that place across 36st from TnT supermarket.... they so bad i dont even know their names lol

If i have to pick 1 spot to eat for the rest of my life.... i'd prolly go for Zipeng

[know1edge]

Originally posted by zipdoa
Sushi BBQ Inn across of SAIT

and Overeasy for breakfast.

you only get one, cheater

[shutterbug_art8]

Peking Peking

[dirtsniffer]

cactus club for me too

[AndyL]

Calgary tower rotating restaurant.....mmmm venison....

[ercchry]

Originally posted by AndyL
Calgary tower rotating restaurant.....mmmm venison....

Uh, you mean ruth chris? Or have you not been there in years? :rofl:

[asp integra]

Caesars downtown for steak

[90_Shelby]

Originally posted by ercchry


Uh, you mean ruth chris? Or have you not been there in years? :rofl:

Ruth Chris is at the bottom, Sky 360 is at the top.

[souljer]

Macleod Sushi & BBQ. nothing like all you can eat for $22. much better than the one across from sait gets realy busy on weekends

[turbotrip]

Originally posted by ercchry


Uh, you mean ruth chris? Or have you not been there in years? :rofl:

Umm no he means Sky 360.

And my choice would have to be Papa John's. Chicken and beef

[cam_wmh]

Mercato. The deli is pretty underrated too!

although i'm sinking a lot of money into my car lately, so fuck it...

MCDONALDS!

[lee88]

Alberta king of subs:drool:

[Blue]

chiantis !!

[lilmira]

Seriously McD to Teatro? I'm just gonna throw hooters in there.

[sputnik]

Palomino on 7th Ave.

Great BBQ, stiff drinks, good entertainment and probably one of the most underrated patios downtown.

[ExtraSlow]

The palomino patio feels like a mexican prison. But I enjoy that vibe.

[n1zm0]

i know i should pick something expensive if there's no limit but for me, Gee Gong. i'd eat 'assorted' beef noodle soup everyday until:

http://i.imgur.com/1vdvk.jpg


Originally posted by flipstah
Nando's is the bomb!

i would take a bottle of the table sauces with me to put on everything i eat, something about the canadian made table sauces being so much better vs the actual ones you can buy made in South Africa or wherever at the front, even though the owner told us that they're exactly the same.

[rage2]

Originally posted by Type_S1
Really? What do you like there. IMO that is one of the worst steak places for the price in Calgary. I've only been there twice with friends who say they love it and both times they said it was an off day...but I definitely would not go back.
If you're concerned about price/value, it's not the restaurant for you. You're not going to Ruth's looking for quantity for the money, but quality. You're dropping at least $120-140/person on a good dinner there such as this:

1. Wyborowa :drool:
2. Ahi tuna :drool:
3. Calimari :drool:
4. US Filet Blue Rare :drool:
5. Sweet Potato Casserole :drool:
6. Creme Brulee :drool:

That's my perfect meal right there. Don't think I've ever had an off day. It's been consistent since day 1 for me.

If you want value, my parents love Reef and Beef in Rundle. You'll be shitting beef for 2 days eating there, at $40/person.

[hampstor]

Originally posted by rage2
Ruth's Chris. Everyday.

Why not the Flat Iron Grill in the NE? :angel:

[Feruk]

Divino Wine and Cheese Bistro on Stephen Ave for lunch, and La Viena on Kensington Road for dinner.


Originally posted by AndyL
Calgary tower rotating restaurant.....mmmm venison....
Not the worst food I've had in an upper scale Calgary restaurant, but pretty close. Tried it twice; I wouldn't make my dog suffer through the leftovers. If it was located anywhere else, I'm sure it would've been gone years ago.

[aespana]

Boleros For me!!

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by hampstor


Why not the Flat Iron Grill in the NE? :angel:

:barf:

This has to be one of the worst restaurants I can remember in recent memory. Completely empty but service sucked, food was expensive, and I can't even remember anything memorable about the meal at all.

[Team_Mclaren]

MBA in china town :rofl: :rofl: ... they did change their name a while ago but its still the same place.

[Sorath]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
MBA in china town :rofl: :rofl: ... they did change their name a while ago but its still the same place.

No, they have a different menu. I don't think it's the same place :dunno:

I used to hate MBA. But the new menu is good:drool:

[Maxt]

Sushi man on 1 st sw, but they closed...:( ...

After that, probably Cravings on Centre st s or Japanese Village.

[leftwing]

Sushi Ginza

[msommers]

Probably Teatro but Da Guido is damn close.

[jwslam]

I'd eat Koryo to my death.

[Type_S1]

Originally posted by rage2

If you're concerned about price/value, it's not the restaurant for you. You're not going to Ruth's looking for quantity for the money, but quality. You're dropping at least $120-140/person on a good dinner there such as this:

1. Wyborowa :drool:
2. Ahi tuna :drool:
3. Calimari :drool:
4. US Filet Blue Rare :drool:
5. Sweet Potato Casserole :drool:
6. Creme Brulee :drool:

That's my perfect meal right there. Don't think I've ever had an off day. It's been consistent since day 1 for me.

If you want value, my parents love Reef and Beef in Rundle. You'll be shitting beef for 2 days eating there, at $40/person.

Wasn't really concerned about price when I went there because we got 50% off....I am simply saying that the food was nowhere near the quality you were paying when comparing it to other restaurants. Everything at this place was mediocre at best for the type of place it is.

I agree completely with the creme brulee though, that is the only thing I would go back for that stood out.

[austic]

Charcut or Q Haute

[hampstor]

The one place i'd pick to eat, would be at home because I can make whatever I want. :D


Originally posted by Weapon_R


:barf:

This has to be one of the worst restaurants I can remember in recent memory. Completely empty but service sucked, food was expensive, and I can't even remember anything memorable about the meal at all.

Only reason I mentioned it was because I had lunch there with rage2, kenny and mibz. rage2 had a short, dark, curly hair (you can draw your own conclusion as to what it was) in his food. :barf:

IIRC it was kenny's suggestion to go there!

[sputnik]

Originally posted by rage2
If you want value, my parents love Reef and Beef in Rundle. You'll be shitting beef for 2 days eating there, at $40/person.

A buddy of mine and his wife would go there EVERY year for Valentines Day.

They like the food (for what it is) but even better was the people watching.

Rednecks in their finest Wranglers and cleanest t-shirt gettin' all fancied up for their special lady friend.

He said one more than a few occasions you would see one get down on one knee and propose. With a number of tables clapping and hooting and hollering after her response.

[jvyyc]

Muse, River Cafe, Rush.

I know you only said one, but I let my other personalities choose too.

[ekguy]

Originally posted by jvyyc
Muse, River Cafe, Rush.

I know you only said one, but I let my other personalities choose too.


Well played sir, well played.

:D

[A790]

Originally posted by hampstor


Why not the Flat Iron Grill in the NE? :angel:
Is that your place?

I used to go fairly often for lunch but have stopped going.

[Amysicle]

Originally posted by n1zm0
i know i should pick something expensive if there's no limit but for me, Gee Gong. :werd:

Quality has always been consistently good. Portion sizes and price are reasonable too.

[dieselpower91]

Red Water Grille :poosie:

[black_2.5RS]

Il Sogno.

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by flipstah


Nando's is the bomb! It's apparently big in Australia!

Mine is U&Me.
i do not understand the fascination with nandos to be honest. i would not say its big here but some people do rave about it. i've had it a few times and everytime it's just under mediocre haha. tiny patty on a huge, dry bun..does't do it for me

[natejj]

I could eat at Charcut every single day.

[ekguy]

Originally posted by dieselpower91
Red Water Grille :poosie:

went there a few weeks ago and it's amazing.

[bleu]

Vero Bistro. My absolute favourite restaurant...but I do like Anju as well.

[eglove]

towa or thi thi

[SGForever]

Originally posted by jwslam
I'd eat Koryo to my death.


This. I could eat the garlic potatoes until my stomach exploded!!!!!:thumbsup:

[malcolmk14]

When you go to MBA or Gee Gong what are you supposed to order? I've been to both with some white friends and we never know what to get, so whatever we do end up getting all tastes the same (read: bland). I want some real Chinese food that a Chinese person would eat. What I've tried at both of those places would make me think that Chinese people just like eating paper.

[89coupe]

Charcut

[NCS05]

Originally posted by Dumbass17

i do not understand the fascination with nandos to be honest. i would not say its big here but some people do rave about it. i've had it a few times and everytime it's just under mediocre haha. tiny patty on a huge, dry bun..does't do it for me

Their chicken sandwiches are meh but their half chickens are amazing. Extra spices with some potato wedges:drool:

[Maxt]

Originally posted by rage2 If you want value, my parents love Reef and Beef in Rundle. You'll be shitting beef for 2 days eating there, at $40/person.

Originally posted by sputnik


A buddy of mine and his wife would go there EVERY year for Valentines Day.

They like the food (for what it is) but even better was the people watching.

Rednecks in their finest Wranglers and cleanest t-shirt gettin' all fancied up for their special lady friend.

He said one more than a few occasions you would see one get down on one knee and propose. With a number of tables clapping and hooting and hollering after her response.

I finally got to go to this place... Even the 5.99 steak sandwich on the bar side is great.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by malcolmk14
When you go to MBA or Gee Gong what are you supposed to order? I've been to both with some white friends and we never know what to get, so whatever we do end up getting all tastes the same (read: bland). I want some real Chinese food that a Chinese person would eat. What I've tried at both of those places would make me think that Chinese people just like eating paper.

You should get some asian friends. But even then that doesn't exactly solve your problems. Most of my asian friends are bananas. I think I balance them out with my uber asianess.

Depends on what kind of chinese food you're willing to eat. I don't exactly EAT asian as asian as I am. I speak/talk/walk/what not asian but I don't eat asian. Asians tend to eat stuff like pigs legs and chicken feet, or beef tripe and pigs' blood clots... Completely do not understand. So back to your question: Depends on what you're willing to eat you can get some pretty eclectic stuff, but even if you're not willing to go that far, I'm sure you're just ordering stuff with the wrong flavors.

[CanmoreOrLess]

Originally posted by malcolmk14
When you go to MBA or Gee Gong what are you supposed to order? I've been to both with some white friends and we never know what to get, so whatever we do end up getting all tastes the same (read: bland). I want some real Chinese food that a Chinese person would eat. What I've tried at both of those places would make me think that Chinese people just like eating paper.

Same boat friend. I am left leaving a Chinese meal thinking: "This cannot be what a billion people eat" and maybe they think the same thing of us after a Big Mac? I have had some success in a new method, I slowly walk into a crowded (needs to be nearly 100% Chinese people, more the better) place and order whatever I see looking good on another table. When in Rome....

I've tried no MSG and with MSG at my local Chinese takeout, both taste the same and the MSG just leaves me thirsty. Now I am off all Chinese take out until I can find a good place. My best friend in HS was fresh from Hong Kong, his family owned a HK food restaurant, never had food so good as what his mother brought home for us. So yes, make friends with a racial bias towards good food. Eh, relationships can be built on anything and food is a good start.

[Isaiah]

Originally posted by 89coupe
Charcut
How about for dinner?

[Hot_Wheelz]

If you want Asian food, Silver Inn on 26 ave north east and center street. Sooo good.

[JustinMCS]

River Cafe

[BebeGrl21]

Originally posted by Hot_Wheelz
If you want Asian food, Silver Inn on 26 ave north east and center street. Sooo good.

I agree! Sooo yummy