Our Calgary-area edit for good food, fun dates, family outings, girls’ nights and the occasional glow-up. These are the local spots we’d actually suggest when someone asks, ‘Where should we go?’
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Food and Drinks
Hangouts & Dates
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Food and Drinks
Calgary-area places for great meals, drinks and treats—from casual comfort food to date-night-worthy tables.
Great food, big helping, good prices
La Viena Italian Restaurant
A great option for girls night or date night!
Alvin’s Jazz Club
Great food, good prices, and a step into history!
The Dining Car at High River Station
Steakhouse's can be pricey, so we highly recommend Chairman's Wednesday dinner special! Its become Natasha's birthday tradition!
Chairman's Steakhouse
Celebrated a wonderful 50th Birthday here, and the staff was amazing!
ONE18 EMPIRE
A great vibe if you're on your own or with a group. A delicious menu paired with great prices
Leopold's Tavern Calgary - Seton
Came for a birthday, stayed for the huge buffet selection!
Hitchki: Grand Indian Buffet | Indian Restaurant Calgary
A great spot for eating and people watching in the deep south!
Natasha's go-to restaurant. Pro tip! Order the Butter Chicken Poutine (its a hidden menu item!)
State & Main Kitchen + Bar Restaurants | The Sign of Good Times
Cactus chips have the perfect amount of crunch and spice!
Welcome to Boston Pizza | Restaurant & Sports Bar
Good prices and delicious food! And check out their themed event for Halloween and Christmas!
Tops Pizza South
Hangouts & Dates
Fun ideas for date night, girls’ night or a family outing when you want to do more than just grab dinner.
Have we mentioned we're Harry Potter fans yet? DISCLAIMER: Go for the experience, not the service
The Potion Room Bar
A great place with events throughout the year including brunch shows, a Halloween train, and Polar Express!
Aspen Crossing | Mossleigh AB
When does a fun night out NOT include bowling? (And yes, we picked Harry Potter themed bowling names.....)
National
Fun for adults and kids!
Activate
A great place for any occasion, date nights, groups events, or even a family outing!
Launchpad Golf - Heritage Pointe
Everything you could want in one stop! From coffee and desserts to full meals, to sheesha and live music!
SASA CAFE (@sasacafecalgary) · Calgary, Alberta - Instagram
A fun winter excuse to explore the city one hot chocolate at a time.
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
Treat yourself while supporting a great cause. This festival takes you all around YYC and even neighboring cities!
Chinook Blast
Ukrainian food, music, dancing and community all in one lively celebration.
Ukrainian Day – UCC-APC
More than a pizza night—Tops goes all-in on seasonal pop-ups, plus music bingo every Friday. The Halloween and holiday themes make it a fun pick for a casual date or girls’ night. Reservations are a good idea on event nights!
Tops Pizza South
Glow Up Spots
Local beauty and self-care stops for a little maintenance, a little pampering and a well-deserved reset.
Knowledgeable staff and a great hair treatment, I love the service here!
