TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Calgary - Updated November 2024

Rocky's Burger Bus

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"The best burger in town by far. No crap on this burger to mask the taste. Beautifully cooked, moist ground beef, never dry. The fries are incredible..."

Kevin Kulczycki

"I love this place. Always have. The burger is great and for the price ... well it's double great at that..."

Michael Burchill

"The most amazing burgers in Calgary! Why go downtown and pay $20 for something that was just warmed up and sitting under a heat lamp when you can..."

Gord Fehr

"Rocky's Burgers is a must-add destination in your culinary tour of Calgary. Juicy, tasty home-made burgers served with a tantalizing selection of..."

Patrick Nichol

"I have never been disappointed by going to Rocky's Burgers. I have been to both the old location and the new location and definitely love having them..."

Ken Baker

"Enjoyed the burger & fries today! I'd definitely recommend this to any burger..."

Jolene Lutyck

"Was there on the way to a Roundup in Banff Best burger north of San..."

Steve Thurm

"Awesome and then some! Great Food Great people! All the food is fresh, Be prepared for a full..."

Jeff Johanson

"This Establishment is one of the best in the cities. Great workers, great food, great experience. Thank you Rocky's Burgers!!! I recommend eating..."

Joe Plant

"always awesome food and friendly..."

Chris Raymond

"Top notch burgers...the best in..."

Jo Majko

"Best onion rings!!! &..."

Kathryn Dundas

"Just Awesome!!! So glad this was my first stop in..."

Heather Cheater

"Rocky rocks. It's at the. Crossroads Market -- I didnt realize it's open 7 days. All fresh made to order. Can't go wrong for the price. I have to..."

Scruffle

"Have only been here once but had a pleasant experience. I love seeing food trucks and the like in the city. I find they are usually far better than a..."

Nicole Justine

"A great diner-style burger. Big patty. Inexpensive. Simple. I ordered it with the standard cheese, mustard, onion and relish. Fries were a..."

Ryan Hammond

"There was a lot of type about this burger joint so I decided to give this a try. The burgers were huge but lacked seasoning as it was pretty bland...."

Paul C

"Best burger in Calgary in my opinion. Big thick juicy with a bit of a charred crust. Haven't had a chance to go by since they moved location and I..."

Bolt Speedman

"My Favourite Bacon Cheese Burger in Calgary. During my eight years in Calgary I've tried dozens of burger places and Rocky's Burger bus is by far my..."

Mrebessette

"Good, but room for improvement. After hearing some hype about how it may be the best in the city, finally had a chance to check out Rocky's today...."

Mike

"On to something but the burgers need more..."

Ryan

"The best burger in calgary great taste awesome service the..."

Darren

"Don. What else can you say about a great burger that hasn't been said here already, I am surprised at the 8% who don't like it, they must be..."

Don

"Best Burgers In Calgary. Fresh everything with friendly service and a great location. Worth the trip. Ties Ed's (near the Dome) for the best burger..."

G.

"Great classic fast food joint!. The burger was great but its been a while since I tasted onion rings like that! Amazing guys. This was my first time..."

Glenn

"Best burger anywhere! Simple quality ingredients, including fresh cut fries an hearty portions make for a great..."

Dean Scott

"Meaty goodness. Wanna cover your burger with all those toppings go to five guys... wanna a complete meat experience gotta hit the bus.... No doubt..."

Ron

"Great Burgers. The only way a burger should be! Consistant service and quality, great value for the money! Line ups are worth the..."

Not Important

"Homemade Goodness. Awesome homemade burgers. They taste like mom makes but just that much better. The poutine is awesome too and washed it down with..."

Corner Deuce

"I would eat here everyday if i lived closer. I love that during last summer it opened on weekends. The best burgers and hand cut fresh fries you can..."

Cody

"The grease grenades and gut bombs here are superb. Certainly puts the Big Mac and the Whopper to shame! Oh, you just cannot beat their juicy burgers...."

Whine 'n Dine

"Best Poutine in Calgary.. I visit the bus a few times a year and the only complaint would be that they are not open on the weekends.....If..."

Robdotrob

"Cool!. Good burger, definitely want to go back again. Wouldn't recommend the fries. Awesome that it's served out of a bus! Too bad it's not open on..."

A-and-C

"Excellent burgers! Rocky's is definitely one of those little 'hidden gems' that is truly unique only to Calgary. A single patty itself is about an..."

Fatboy

"Hmmmmmm meat!. This place has been on my wishlist for quite some time, and due to the fact that it's only open when I'm working, I never had a chance..."

Peaches

"Damn good home cooked taste. Great place to grab an amazing burger. Nothing fancy about this place, just good and big burgers for a decent..."

Unknown303

"One of if not the best Burger in Calgary. Really - its a burger bus, with the best burgers going. My only complaint is that I work in the far north..."

Shane Peterson

"Meat Orgy is Right!. Rocky's lives up to the hype!! The cheeseburger that I ordered easily had the thickest patty that I have ever seen out of..."

Krunk

"Five Guys Run Over by a Bus. In order to call yourself a true Calgarian you must eat one of these burgers (unless you are a vegetarian of..."

Perry

"Best burger in Calgary. As advertised this burger delivers. How they manage make a patty so large but so tender is truly a wonder. Handmade patties..."

Andrew Burgess

"Good stuff, good stuff. Great burger, good fries, tasty onion rings. What's not to like, just wish it was open later or on weekends, than I could get..."

Cazizarty

"AWESOME. This Burger Bus is AMAZING, I've been coming here since I was a kid. I have found most burger bus's to have some of the BEST, BIGGEST,..."

JunkFoodVeggie

"Mighty fine.. A red bus buried to the axels in dirt parked on the edge of a hill alive with happy gophers. Red picnic tables dotting the hill. A..."

Sir Dinealot

"Get your Burger fix!. Rocky's burgers are handmade and delicious. The onion rings and poutine may be the best in the city.A great place to..."

Major9000

"Get on the BUS!. If you haven't already, it's time to get onto this popular spot in the SE industrial area of Calgary. This one of a kind gem is an..."

K C Foore

"Nice place to grab a bite!. Very cool burger joint! Run out of a permanently parked converted bus. Friendly staff, fair portions at fair prices. Nice..."

Zhenyuli

"There is a pretty good chance that Calgary has the best fast food burgers in the world, as we should given that most are made with the best beef in..."

Nolan Matthias

"Here you can see them grilling the burgers fresh. Look how massive they are. My god. It is like a massive meat..."

Russ

"This isn't McDonald's fast; the burgers are grilled fresh and hot so the wait is worth..."

Are You Gonna Eat That

"When people talk about restaurants as institutions, it usually refers to a place that has maintained their longevity, and quality. In Calgary, people..."

F O O D O S O P H Y

"I've been eating at the Rockwell family buses for over 30 years, there was a time I had to have one of their bacon and tomato sandwiches every day..."

Brandi Edwards

"I've heard about this place for quite a while and decided to stop in while I was in the area. This ended up being a great experience. We had..."

David Gauley

"Rocky's is one of those locally owned burger places that serves you the quality you would make yourself. Ample meat is an understatement and the..."

sean paradis

"Hands down my favorite burger in town. Quality meat every time, no need for anything over the top because they manage to do so much with beef,..."

Cody Schubert

"Extremely kind and considerate staff. Very personable and helpful! The cheeseburger was simple, yet highly delicious! Milkshake was filling, tasty,..."

Jeremy Hunter

"Been 7 years since I've had Rocky's, and I think they've actually improved in that time. It was awesome back then, but these are some serious..."

Davis Collyer

The Coup

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"Tremendous food, accommodating staff who will hang up your coat, and they are always eager to inform if you are new to this style of dining or any of..."

George Barbari

"The people at the Coup are so pleasant and the good is to die for!!! This is a must I you have not eaten here before. They use healthy ingredients..."

Sabrina Van Der Voet

"Every time I go to Calgary I make time to eat at the Coup. It is always amazing, and this past experience didn't disappoint! The food, the staff, the..."

Tanie Walker

"My favorite restaurant in Calgary: love the philosophy, the colors and the food is just amazing!! As a gluten free vegan, Im always happy to go..."

Sarah Des

"[Starters]1) gyoza2) chard 3) crispy cauliflower wingsWORTH The gyoza was the best in all the starters we had. NOT..."

Raveena Berde

"Accompanied by and recommended by a dear friend we opted dine at The Coup one evening while in city. Contrary to expectations, the place churns out..."

Vikas K Saxena

"The Coup is easily the best vegetarian restaurants I have been to. I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. The staff is..."

Olivia

"I came here with a close friend of mine and we both have multiple dietary restrictions. The Coup was able to provide options for both of us, as well..."

Awkwardjess121

"The coup is a beautiful little vegetarian restaurant on 17th ave. The menu is extensive and has tons of vegan and gluten free options. They proudly..."

Whitegurlsushi

"This was a first for me. A completely vegetarian/vegan restaurant, but I'm open minded and tried it. The food was really good and pretty..."

I Y

"So yummy. I can see why the ratings are so high. Everything I tried had so much flavour and I was extremely satisfied. I even took one of their..."

Jessica Ta

"Just the loveliest place, Veg or not. The flavors are incredible, the portion sizes are great, the cocktails are delicious. The atmosphere is good..."

Kat

"This was my second time at The Coup. I used it as a means to balance the grease of the Stampede midway. It is the real deal of..."

Hypsochromic

"Haven't you heard?!? Going vegan is possible... this place shows you that you don't need meats to have an EXTREMELY tasty meal... everything and I..."

Codi Kingdon

"I really enjoyed the curried soup and the broccoli satay was also delicious. It was National Whiskey day so I ordered the drink special which was 3..."

P MGJ

"I have been here twice, had a salad bowl the first time which was good, second time I had falafel quesadillas which were a little dry and difficult..."

Luke

"I know a lot of people won't go here because of the vegetarian menu, but you have to give it a try. You won't miss the meat because every dish is..."

Lynn

"This place had been on my radar for awhile and I'm so glad we finally tried it. It was GOOD. Even my meat eating husband was pleased. The atmosphere..."

Kaylabmedley

"Great little spot, with such amazing fresh food! If you are gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan the options are endless. They also have quite an..."

Carli Van Heerden

"This place is really good. All the food is fresh and some nice vegetarian options. Servers were helpful and the enviroment was quite nice. We had..."

Rob King

"Went here for lunch yesterday and I have to say i'm fairly impressed. A few years ago I went here and I thought it was bland and missing something..."

KT

"As a hater of vegetables, The Coup is where I go for my weekly fill of vitamins. With bold flavours on the menu and unique daily specials, it's a..."

Oatmealforlife

"J-Thug told us to try the scallops. The “scallops” turned out to be king oyster mushrooms ($14). The mushrooms are tea-smoked and pan-fried. At..."

Hitting The Sauce

"Super impressed. Tons of flavor, beautiful presentation. Can't wait to come back again! I had the Magic Dragon Bowl with tofu, quinoa, and tomato..."

Kambi Heywood Hubbard

"Every single time I have gone to The Coup I have had a delicious meal - and I'm not even a vegetarian! Went here for lunch with a friend last week..."

Newsam

"The Coup is probably THE go-to eatery for vegetarians and vegans alike in Calgary. It could even convert some carnivores to a plant-based diet!..."

Jomar

"What a cute little restaurant! Absolutely love the design and overall vibe of the place. I went here for lunch with my auntie and I had the queen of..."

Cdawg

"If you're looking for a quirky vegetarian restaurant then this is the place for you - especially since Cafe Gratitude closed :'( I wasn't..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Awesome food! A Vegan's Happy PlaceI finally had dinner at the Coup. I'm in Calgary on business quite often, but haven't had a chance to..."

TonyB

"The Coup was the last stop on our poutine crawl during Poutine Week. I couldn't have the poutine (allergic to the mushroom gravy) so I tried the..."

AlisonY

"I love eating here. It's amazing that we don't have more vegetarian/vegan spots in a city of 1mill. They just revamped their breakfast menu and it..."

Tmoski

"Transitioning to becoming vegan has been a challenge when it comes to eating out...but thank goodness for The Coup!!! My favorite dishes are the Full..."

Arezo Sonuhi

"Two words falafel quesadillas! I dream about these! They are so delicious, flavorful and a good size. Food is on the higher end... But expected for..."

HungryHips

"Why have I waited until now to try this place???I guess because every time I walked by it's been packed-but now I know, rightfully..."

BigHairandHighHeels

"I came here for the first time with my two daughters for bruch. My daughters had the Frittata and the Untraditional while I had the El Sobrero with a..."

Carmela

"This place is amazing! Incredible food, wonderful atmosphere and friendly service. This has become my new favourite restaurant!! Highly recommend the..."

Melanie Smith

"I am no vegetarian but I am a big fan of good food & the coup has a great breakfast, have only been there for breakfast. I tried the untraditional..."

Michael Buchanan

"I haven't been here in probably 7 years. The food here was delicious and the service was great as well. This place filled up fast over lunch hour so..."

Cowtown Foodie

"I loved the food and service but it was a little confusing. Went in early between lunch and dinner service and a lady came up and just looked at me..."

Adom

"Loveeee the food here. I'm vegetarian and my friend is vegan so we visit here all the time. The ingredients are really fresh and the taste is always..."

Shanna Liu

"I love it here! The tempeh shawarma is great as well as the dragon bowls. Any features they have are almost always phenomenal. The service can..."

JTro

"Ah The Coup, I absolutely love this place because it demonstrates how eating Vegetarian isn’t boring and flavourless. Lately, I’ve been losing..."

Kimmy W

"Great place, they cater to a very picky crowd and seem to do it wonderfully. Their values and food are top notch. I love this play because it's not..."

Erubes

"One of my favourite spots and I always get excited coming back. The food is so fresh, delicious and visually appealing. I don't miss the meat at..."

Kimmy W

"Love , love, love coming here! This has been one of my favorite restaurants in calgary for the last 5 years. I used to go every Sunday night for over..."

Emily Pickering

"AMAZING! Wonderful knowledgable staff and bartenders. The food is amazing every time. I'm celiac and lactose intolerant and there are many options..."

Leiya Aimee

"Returned to the coup for a birthday dinner and was finally able to enjoy the experience without having to tend to my toddler. Started off with the..."

Lynnie_83

"what I can I say. Food, Service and Atmosphere were all great!we enjoyed the quality a lot! the drink menu was unique and stellar....."

IsChad

"My first time here and it was such a refreshing experience. Seeing hostesses and servers dress uniquely set a very comfortable and relaxing..."

Theresa

"I've been there several months ago and service was great as well as the food. Good portions and tasty. Busy so expect a bit of delay but it's worth..."

Maya

"First time back since the expansion...the new dining room is gorgeous! I had the poacher (eggs Benedict) and it was yum yum yum :) the hash browns..."

K

"Servers will go above and beyond for you! Definitely would give a 5.0 for them!Food is very hipster, light, and clean. I highly recommend..."

Shirley Huynh

"This is a very nice restaurant and the servers know the menu very well. Not being a vegetarian myself did take away from my enjoyment of the meal as..."

Loves2eat

"I consider myself a pretty big carnivore and definitely avoided salad for the first 20 years of my life. The Coup turned me onto vegetarian fare done..."

Ryan Kelly

"Excellent food! My wife is a vegetarian so it is refreshing to go somewhere she can choose anything on the menu. We'll go here for a special night..."

Ben

"Amazing food! Authentic and organic! If you enjoy fresh cooked food and organic prepared food, this is your place.I have gone here numerous..."

AnDyRoOhOo

"I love this restaurant. I try to come here every time I am in Calgary. Great food and customer service. My favourite dishes here are the dragon bowl..."

Sue M

"this is a great place for breakfast and the new renos are great aswell. i come here often and very get bored of it. the food is different, tasty and..."

Nordak

"Heard such good things about this restaurant that I had to try it. Absolutely delicious vegetarian food. Even my husband who complained about going..."

Jen Aumuller Rawson

"Great atmosphere. They offer a specialized menu that is hard to find. I had the Magic Dragon Bowl with tofu & quinoa, it was very good except there..."

KnitClub

"Amazing Customer service and appreciation, Fantastic food alongside a great environment which made our experience so pleasant and our tummies super..."

Kristen Gagnon

"A filling lunch made with fresh ingredients. Grilled Teahouse Sandwich is a great try for a veggie-filled meal and with a great crunch. Looking..."

Jenny

"Impressed!. I was impressed with the Coup's menu - higher end flavours but a slow-food feel. The cocktails and drinks looked devine. I had a spicy..."

Nomnom

"Great food, great atmosphere. Yesterday we went to Coup, and it was amazing. I had the dragon bowl with spicy almond sauce, and it was wonderful...."

Sarah

"I’ve never heard of The Coup until my sista brought me here for brunch on a Saturday morning. We were in luck – no line (unheard of for Saturday..."

Jonny

"Went there for brunch and fell in love with its vegetarian dishes. Didn't know that vegetarian food could be so amazingly delicious! Loved the iron..."

Cathy Lin

"Amazing, delicious, crave worthy food. I'm not a vegetarian but the meat is definitely not missed on the menu. From the appetizers to the desserts I..."

Sarah B

"I love this place. Went here multiple times before the renovations and it was delicious. After the renovations it has just gotten..."

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"Nice option for vegetarians, but not as good as you can cook at home.. I had a great time at the Coup with a tasty Radler type drink. It was busy,..."

Aibra105

"Wonderful experience. My SO and I ate here the other night and had a fantastic experience. We sat at the bar, the bartenders were helpful and..."

Dinosaurusr3x

"Kind dining. I used to visit here all the time when I lived in Calgary. Can't wait to come back. Great fare and..."

Mikefromfernie

"Awesome. I'm not even vegetarian and this place is one of my favourite restaurants in the..."

Littlelightsinthesky

"I was invited here by my vegan friend...I probably would not have picked it myself. I am surprised to say that I had one of my favourite meals in..."

Eat To Live

"Homemade vegan may be better. My husband the meat eater took me, the vegan here to surprise me for date night. Food was really yummy, although..."

Grant

"I love the Coup!. I LOVE the Coup! And I am so glad it is open again after the renovations! I think the renos look great.............. but, I miss..."

Samhibbert

"Happy that it's back!. I waited for what seemed like forever for The Coup to reopen its doors. So happy to see the changes - beautiful space, fun..."

Leanne Vogel

"For vegetarians and meat eaters alike. My meat eating boyfriend and I the vegetarian had date night last night and surprisingly my boyfriend chose to..."

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"Good Food and Service. I had a good experience here. I thought the menu was great and we had really good service. Prices were decent. The only down..."

Jb15

"Great Food.. The first time I came to the Coup, it was for my friend's birthday. The service was a bit slow that day, but we had a lovely meal. I had..."

Cdowb021

"My wife and I went here for dinner and can say that we really enjoyed it. Service is excellent here with friendly and helpful servers who are always..."

Steven Crowder

"Being vegetarians is not easy most times when we want to eat out. Coup has many Vegetarian and vegan options. The food was delicious. Staff were..."

Dhyanitha Manavya

"This wasn't my first time eating here, and definitely won't be my last. Even though it's not a fully vegan establishment, a good amount of the menu..."

Jeremiah Anderson-Ferguson

"My first ever vegetarian experience was at The Coup! I went there when visiting Calgary and absolutely loved it. They serve a welcome shot (shrub..."

Kimiya Gerami

"One of my favorites for over a decade. So aware and accommodating for food sensitivities and allergies. Great variety of menu that anyone can find..."

Sandy L Smith

"We had an absolutely amazing lunch at The Coup today! I let my wife pick our lunch spot, and I have to say I was nervous when she picked the all..."

Jane Donaldson

"Definitely returning. The shawarma is AMAZING. It is better than any meat shawarma I have had. We also ordered the regular benedit. They messed up my..."

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