12 best food and bar spots to discover on Calgary's 4th Street

Want to know where the best places to go on 4th Street are for any occasion at any time of year?
We’ve made a list of the best places to check out on the popular culinary street, in order from south to north, between 17th and 25th Avenue.
Here are the best food and bar spots to discover on Calgary’s 4th Street.
Pinbar
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Play some pinball and drink some beers on this corner spot of 17th Avenue to start your adventure down Calgary’s 4th Street.
Address: 501 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Class Clown Hamburgers
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This spot has wine, beer, and retro vibes to create an ideal atmosphere to stop in for a burger with a group or a quick one by yourself.
This place is fairly new and people are loving it!
Address: 1711 4th Street SW #106, Calgary
Roy’s Korean Kitchen
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First came Anju on Calgary’s 4th Street and 17th Avenue, and now we have Roys Korean Kitchen, a fun spot with many of the same delicious food items, like the ramen carbonara and the famous chicken wings.
Address: 2024 4th Street SW, Calgary
Shokunin
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One of the highest-rated restaurants in the city, Shokunin is a gastropub known for its delicious sushi, sashimi, and yakitori-style menu, with amazing cocktails, all served in a stylish setting.
Address: 2016 4th Street SW, Calgary
Anejo Restaurant
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Tacos and margaritas are the names of the game at this spot on 4th. Of course, there are plenty of other things to try, but it’s the amazing tacos and over 10 different kinds of margaritas that make this one of the most fun places to grab a drink.
Address: 2116 4th Street SW #2, Calgary
Blowers & Grafton
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Sociable and shareable appetizers here really bring home the sense of East Coast community, but so do the dishes themselves. Fish tacos, mussels buckets, and the signature and traditional fried pepperoni are just a few of the ways Blowers & Grafton brings a taste of Halifax to Calgary.
Address: 2120 4th Street SW, Calgary
Bincho Izakaya
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This hot spot for Japanese izakaya serves up sushi, kushiyaki, rice bowls, Japanese-style pasta, and more.
Address: 2204 4th Street SW, Calgary
OEB Breakfast
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OEB is a Calgary brunch institution, and with one on 4th, there’s really no better place to grab breakfast along the way.
Address: 2207 4th Street SW, Calgary
Mercato Mission
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Not only does Mercato have some of the best Italian and pasta dishes in Calgary, but there’s also a market attached to grab a quick take-home bite or Pizza Mercato in the back for an amazing pie.
Address: 2224 4th Street SW, Calgary
Vin Room
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This sit-down wine bar is a little quieter and fancier than many others on the list, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less of a good time. This is the spot to have an intimate glass of wine with someone and get deep into conversation over a cheese plate.
Address: 2310 4th Street SW, Calgary
Joyce on 4th
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It really does seem like Calgary’s 4th Street has every type of restaurant and bar, and adding an Irish pub seems to complete the list. Grab some pub food, or just stop in for a perfectly poured Guinness.
Address: 506 24th Avenue SW, Calgary
South Block
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The last spot on this list, right at the very end of the strip, is the stunning South Block. The BBQ food menu is outstanding, and the open room and patio, and the massive basement that often has live shows are the perfect place to start or end the journey on the 4th.
Address: 2437 4th Street SW, Calgary