9 Guy Fieri-approved restaurants you need to visit in Calgary
Guy Fieri might just be one of the most recognizable figures in the food industry. The American restaurateur and TV host has travelled all over the continent, racking up a colossal 54 seasons of his hit show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to date.
As part of the Food Network series, Fieri has visited a fair few Calgary restaurants, where he’s sampled everything from Vietnamese food to BBQ. He even told Dished that the city is a “food mecca.”
Some of those Calgary spots have now made it onto Triple D, and it’s so exciting to see the city’s food scene getting the recognition it deserves.
According to visits from the mayor of Flavourtown himself, these are some of the Calgary spots that you should add to your foodie bucket list.
Namo Cafe Bistro
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The Mayor of Flavortown paid a visit to Namo’s Edmonton Trail outpost, where he tried out its towering Duck Confit Monte Cristo and, from its dinner menu, the Nomad Fish and Chips, which offers a unique spin on the classic dish.
Address:Â 824 Edmonton Trl., Calgary
Address:Â 396 11th Ave. SW, Calgary
Address:Â 9737 Macleod Trl. SW Unit D 290, Calgary
Park by Sidewalk Citizen
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Fieri paid a visit to the stunning restaurant, found just inside a fairly unassuming building at Central Memorial Park. The spot is known for its Mediterranean dishes, and while visiting, the Triple D host tried Park’s Beeswax Dry-Aged Lamb and the Falafel.
“He loved the lamb, and it’s evident in the show when he talks about how it’s one of the best lambs he’s had on Triple D. He said that so many times,” Chef Stefan Gusztak told Dished.
Address:Â 340 13th Ave. SW, Calgary
Jane Bond BBQ
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As he was visiting during the Calgary Stampede, it was only right for Fieri to enjoy some BBQ while in town, so he stopped by Jane Bond BBQ, known for its mish-mash menu.
If you want to recreate his visit, grab the Brisket Bun, the St. Louis Ribs and the Brisket-stuffed potato skins.
Address: 723 46th Ave. SE #321, Calgary
Address: 101 Sage Valley Common NW #102, Calgary
Address: 80 Canyon Meadows Dr. SE #1101, Calgary
Darwin’s Charcoal BBQ Chicken
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Fieri also paid a visit to Darwin’s Charcoal BBQ Chicken, a restaurant that highlights cuisine from the Philippines, particularly island-style charcoal BBQ chicken.
The chicken is marinated for 48 hours in a secret blend of spices before being grilled to perfection over hardwood charcoal.
“It’s an incredible honour to showcase our Philippine island flavours from right here in Calgary,” the restaurant said.
Address:Â 2550 Country Hill Blvd. NE, Calgary
Heaven Restaurant & Market
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This underrated spot on 17th Avenue specializes in Latin and Venezuelan cuisine, and all of the food is gluten-free. Dished went into the restaurant to sample some of the dishes Fieri picked up, including the Venezuelan dish Pabellon Criollo and the Pataconwhich, and they both lived up to the hype.
Address: #119 – 1013 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Saffron Street
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During his visit to YYC, Fieri was also spotted at one of Calgary’s best Indian restaurants, Saffron Street. Located inside First Street Market, the spot offers up a wide range of Indian street foods such as Kati rolls and Thali (larger plates) with curries like Butter Chicken and Prawn Vindaloo.
Address: First Street Market – 1327 1st St. SW, Calgary
Calgary Momo House
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This spot offers Nepali cuisine, with plenty of momos on the menu. With plates and plates of steaming dumplings and larger dishes such as Himalayan Butter Chicken, Chow Mein and traditional Nepali Thali, it’s well worth a trip for any Calgarian.
Address: 4310 104th Ave. NE #2150, Calgary
Address: 20 Crowfoot Cres. NW #410, Calgary
Salt & Pepper
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Fieri was also spotted filming at Mexican restaurant Salt & Pepper while visiting Cowtown. The spot, which opened in the 1980s, offers a host of Mexican dishes, from tacos, enchiladas, tortas, burritos and more.
Address: 6515 Bowness Rd. NW, Calgary
Pure Street Food
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Pure Street Food, the sister restaurant to Pure Kitchen Bar, is tucked away in First Street Market, but it offers some of the most delicious and fresh Vietnamese street food around.
One of its most famous snacks is its sesame-topped savoury donuts that are stuffed with pork, chicken, beef, or tofu, as well as fresh veggies.
Address: First Street Market – 1327 1st St. SW, Calgary
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