15 Calgary area spots just named among Canada’s most romantic by OpenTable
Planning a date night, anniversary dinner or Valentine’s reservation?
OpenTable just released its annual list of Canada’s most romantic restaurants, based on diner reviews and reservation data, and Calgary showed up in a big way.
Fifteen local and nearby spots made the cut, from riverside dining rooms to classic steakhouses and skyline views.
If you’re booking somewhere that feels a little special, this is a solid shortlist to save.
Here are the Calgary area restaurants that made the list.
Alvin’s Jazz Club
Downtown Calgary
Live jazz, cocktails and dinner in an intimate club setting. A good pick if you want music and a night out vibe with your meal.
Bolero
Macleod Trail
Brazilian steakhouse with continuous tableside service and grilled meats carved right at your table. Lively, interactive and great for groups.
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
Fish Creek Park
A historic ranch house restaurant inside Fish Creek Park serving upscale Canadian fare in a quiet, park setting.
Chairman’s Steakhouse
Mahogany | SE
A classic steakhouse known for prime cuts, seafood and a polished dining room. A go to for special occasions and celebrations.
Luca
Downtown Calgary
Italian fine dining with handmade pasta, seafood and an elegant, modern space designed for slower, sit down dinners.
Major Tom
Downtown Calgary
A modern steakhouse and cocktail bar on the 40th floor with panoramic city views. One of the most popular spots for a dressed up night out.
Modern Steak – Southport Rd
Macleod Trail
Contemporary steakhouse with in house dry aged beef, craft cocktails and a sleek, modern dining room.
Orchard
Downtown
A bright, modern restaurant focused on seasonal ingredients and share plates. Slightly more relaxed but still very date night friendly.
River Café
Prince’s Island Park
A long time favourite located right on Prince’s Island Park, known for Canadian ingredients and a cozy, wood filled dining room surrounded by trees.
The Lake House
Lake Bonavista
A chalet style restaurant overlooking Lake Bonavista with a fireplace, rustic interior and a menu built around Canadian game and seafood.
Vintage Chophouse & Tavern
Downtown Calgary
A traditional steakhouse with exposed brick, leather booths and classic steak and seafood dishes in a downtown setting.
Worth the short drive
Flores & Pine
Bearspaw (just outside northwest Calgary)
An elevated casual grill room serving contemporary Canadian dishes, with weekend brunch and dinner in a warm, cabin inspired space just outside the city.
Amedeos
Okotoks
A neighbourhood Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and classic comfort dishes in a cozy, casual setting.
Heartland Cafe
Okotoks
Farm to table style dining with seasonal menus and a relaxed, intimate dining room.
Italian Farmhouse Restaurant & Bar
Bragg Creek
A charming Italian restaurant tucked into Bragg Creek, popular for handmade pasta and a scenic small town date night feel.
Planning ahead?
These restaurants tend to book up quickly around Valentine’s Day and long weekends, so reservations are your friend.
We’ll keep updating our Calgary Locale date night guides, but if you want a tried and tested starting point, this list is hard to miss.
Looking for more ideas? Check out our latest restaurant openings and things to do this weekend.