Calgary Must-Eat Food Guide!

After living in Calgary for over a year and eating my way through the city, here are my top restaurant picks for visitors—no need to research further, this list has you covered! ✅ ZCREW Cafe (Australian Brunch) Fun, photogenic dishes with bold flavors. Must-tries: Boston Creme French Toast, Bird Nest, Korean Fried Chicken Benny, Matcha Pancake. Drinks are all Instagram-worthy. 📍 401 11 Ave SE | 💰 ~$30 ✅ Asian Palace (25-Year-Old Chinese Staple) Classic dim sum carts + authentic Cantonese dinner. Highlights: Concubine Chicken, Beef Brisket Pot, Ginger-Scallion Crab, Black Pepper Sizzling Chicken, Fish Maw Soup. 📍 295-1623 Centre St N | 💰 ~$30 ✅ Caesar’s Steak House (Alberta Beef Icon) Old-school charm, open-fire grill. Perfect medium-rare steaks & pork chops. 📍 512 4 Ave SW | 💰 ~$80-100 ✅ Han Corea (Hottest Korean Spot) Skip the Busan branch—this one’s the place for: Pork Bone Stew, Beef Intestine Hot Pot, Octopus Pot, Blood Sausage, Braised Pork Knuckle. 📍 7008 Farrell Rd SE | 💰 ~$30-40 ✅ Banana Leaf (Malaysian Gem) Bak Kut Teh (sells out by afternoon!), Hainanese Chicken, Curry Laksa, Satay Skewers, Roti Canai. Closes early—go before 5pm! 📍 3330 32 St NE | 💰 ~$25 ✅ Peters’ Drive-In (1964 Milkshake Legend) Mix-and-match flavors like Banana+Blueberry+Oreo. Skip the burgers—just come for the massive shakes. 📍 219 16 Ave NE | 💰 ~$7 ✅ Grey Eagle Buffet (Casino Feasts) Wednesday Asian Buffet & Thursday Seafood Night (5-10pm). Pro tip: Arrive early—lines get wild! (18+ only) 📍 3777 Grey Eagle Dr | 💰 ~$35 ✅ Ari Sushi (Top-Tier Japanese) Fresh sashimi platters, udon, creative rolls. 📍 1201 9 Ave SE | 💰 ~$60 #CalgaryEats #YYCFoodie #TravelGuide #BestOfCalgary #FoodieHeaven