We usually don't expect much from airport hotel restaurants, but this place far exceeded our…read moreexpectations. It was genuinely one of the best hotel dining experiences I've had. We stayed at the Marriott for an early morning flight and decided to eat dinner at the restaurant on site. We started with Sunday martinis, which were well-sized and well-made, followed by a bottle of wine. The wine list isn't extensive or especially high-end, but we easily found something we enjoyed. For food, we ordered the baked brie with local berries to start...absolutely incredible. My husband had the pasta special with egg noodles w/ fried steak, which he said was perfectly cooked and outstanding. I had the vegetarian chili, which was just as impressive: deeply flavorful with unique spices, not overly spicy, and the plant-based protein paired really well with the beans. I'd love to try recreating it at home. One thing I especially appreciated was the honesty from our bartender. We initially considered the charcuterie and cheese board without the charcuterie part, but he openly explained it was mostly charcuterie and suggested we try the brie instead. That level of transparency stood out and was refreshing. Overall, this meal completely exceeded expectations. I would absolutely go back, even though it requires two flights and a full travel day to return. I wish chefs in our area would be as creative and inventive.

GOOD RESTAURANT INSIDE THE CALGARY AIRPORT…read more During an overnight stay at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, we dropped by the lobby restaurant, Yakima Social Kitchen & Bar. Not expecting much from airport food, we were pleasantly surprised by our meals here. Service on both visits was friendly and attentive. Even with a mostly empty restaurant, the kitchen was a bit slow but we would rather wait for a hot freshly prepared meal than get quickly served something that has been sitting under a heat lamp or microwaved. For dinner, we ordered (all prices CAD): Thai Vegetable Soup & Glass Noodles ($15) and Yakima Alberta Beef Burger ($27). The burger was a large thick burger served hot off the grill with a green salad side (upcharge $3). Skip the Asian-inspired soup that resembled a thin tomato soup with little or no curry paste or coconut milk. For breakfast, we shared the Yakima omelet platter ($23 plus an extra egg $4). The well-stuffed four-egg omelet was packed with mushroom, ham and cheese. An unexpected highlight of the breakfast platter was the delicious breakfast potatoes - large chunks of well-seasoned white, purple and sweet potatoes. Tip: if you have a long layover, drop by Yakima Social for a bite and then relax in the adjacent large comfortable hotel lobby lounge. A multi-story floor-to-ceiling glass wall separates the hotel lobby from a busy airport walkway ensuring a quiet retreat from the chaos of airport travel.

This place accepts Air Canada vouchers. We were seated quickly around 2pm. Located in Arrivals…read more Highly recommend the Margherita pizza, Poutine fries with pulled pork, and Caesar salad. The pizza can be very crumbly on your lap. The fries had nice gravy. I love reaching the soggy fry bottom toward the end of the meal. Our server was nice but once the food was out she wasn't around so we couldn't request additional sauces or more frequent water refills. Although when the water refilled it had a tap taste so probably best to get water from the 7 Eleven. The high tables have room for a lot of dishes but you'll need to push your luggage toward the edges of this place for room. The ambiance was nice. Not too crowded and liked the Christmas music vibes. They also have arrivals times so you can keep track from where you're seated.

Great food! Nice little spot in the airport to grab some food. Service was quick and efficient.read more

Ate here during a layover in Calgary. My husband had the Cobb salad and I had the roasted Brussel…read moresprouts. Tasty food, great beer selection and Speedy service... what more could I ask for!?

What would you like from an airport bar? Belgian has a pretty decent menu, good service and I love…read moretheir decor. We had the charcuterie board and it was definitely different, but good- pickles, green beans and roasted garlic are foods I don't always see on a restaurant charcuterie but they were tasty! Of course the normal cheese and meats were on it as well. We were happy to wait here and the service was fantastic.

Had dinner at The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck and enjoyed it. The wings were really good--crispy and…read morefull of flavor. I do wish they gave you a few more for the price, since portions felt a little light. It is on the pricey side, but that's expected here. What really stood out was the service--attentive, professional, and super friendly. Honestly, they earned an extra star just for that. Ended up being a solid experience overall.

Not great food by any means, but convenient if you have time to kill in the US-bound terminal…read more Chicken Caesar salad wrap isn't too bad. Meatballs were salty and from a bag, same for the meatball sub. Service was efficient if not a bit rushed.

Excellent food and service as always. Good portion and selection. Worth the wait for the tables…read more Top choice for our family and friends.

This is the best breakfast place in Calgary. We love going here for any occasion. Highly…read morerecommend it.

We had half the menu and everyone agreed--ridiculously tasty. Maybe the best chicken sandwich any…read moreof us have ever had in Canada! Milkshake is reportedly very good. Don't sleep on the pickles. Treat yourself!! Also the service was very friendly and attentive. W

Wonderful chicken sandwich. woke up the next morning wanting another…read more Can not wait to enjoy again! Exceptionally nice service. Friendly and a real gem for the neighbourhood.

Delish! Food was hot, fresh and very tasty. It took a min to cook but we were a big group and we…read moreappreciate the freshness so we were willing to wait. Favorites: mango faluda. Tandoori chicken wrap. butter chicken sandwich. All 10/10 yum. Butter chicken had some spice. Medium I would say. Would go again. Great service. Kind people and yummy food. Free parking. It's a small restaurant but pleasant inside

Great food, music and vibe. Amazing lunch specials, for the quantity and great quality can't be…read morebeat! Quick service and friendly staff! Butter chicken certainly has a great kick to it!

Dropped in for lunch. Good spot with excellent atmosphere. Super attentive staff and very fast…read moreservice. I ordered the tuna poke bowl. It was good portions and fresh with good flavor. The fruit, tuna and aioli type sauce mixed well together. Good lunch experience

We had an excellent server who was friendly and attentive but ask smiled. We ordered the poke bowl…read moreand salmon. I'm not sure which one I preferred more, both were delicious. This place is popular among downtown personnel, especially for the Happy Hour. We went outside of happy hour and were able to sit in the dining room. Parking would need to be in a paid lot in the city. Nice ambiance and clean bathrooms.

I was so excited to finally get a chance to visit Hearts Choices in person earlier this week. While…read moreI've tried their take home products and have heard rave reviews from friends, this is the first time we were able to squeeze it into a visit to Calgary. Now that I know what I've been missing, I'm going to have to make it a regular spot for when I'm in town. Hearts Choices is located in a strip mall off Edmonton Trail. The inside is very casual but still comfortable. Orders are take. At the counter and staff bring the food to you when it's ready. The menu consists of a mixture of western and Thai comfort foods. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with a side of poutine and we also shared an order of cauliflower wings with the table. I was sooo happy with my sandwich. They nailed the essentials of a good Reuben. I also really enjoyed the rosemary gravy they use on their poutine.

Reuben sandwich is very good. The place was super clean and an added bonus was frozen packages of…read moreplant based beef and chicken to buy.

Imagine having gotten off your plane after being rerouted all day, nearly missing your connection,…read morehaving very little opportunity to eat anything, wait 30mins for the hotel shuttle...only to come to the open restaurant hotel a full 30mins before closing and be told...."our restaurant isn't seating anyone" The conversation with the host went something like this: Me: wait what? The website says you close at 11pm. Botanicus: our kitchen IS open so I'm happy to take your order. Me: what about that table, it's not in the restaurant Botanicus: that's not available, how about the bar. Me:there is no more room. Botanicus: how about over there? That's available. Me: the coffee table? I ended up sitting (Criss cross applesauce as my children would say) on the floor so that I could be more level with the coffee table and food...and so I didn't look and feel like I was an animal eating my meal. I wasn't asking for anything odd. They wouldn't even give me a table outside the restaurant in the breeze way area...Mind you; I didn't arrive 5mins before closing but at over 30 mins the entire restaurant floor should be open. Also, there isn't fine print anywhere on the website saying "no tables available but the kitchen is open" or "we reserve the right to close the restaurant anytime we want". Is there is a class action case here? Does offering a coffee table to have dinner seem like a service or customer oriented option? I ordered: Appetizers: Fried spiced cauliflower not bad, nice crunch, good heat Main: over all the dish was cold. Worse, the Halibut was especially dry. The asparagus had an undercooked crunch and had zero flavor. I suspect the person doing the microwaving of this food couldn't wait to get home!. Let me note here: the appetizer and the main arrived at the same time. So annoying ! Clearly an indicator of expediency at the expense of customer service. Dessert: baklava cheesecake was cold and hard; I could have used a knife to cut myself pieces, not at all an standard experience with real cheesecake., I suspect it was already in the freezer and "the cook" possessed zero microwave game...how else does one explain when one gets something like ice cream vs a smooth silky texture of actual cheesecake...the philo dough on top was an afterthought. I always say it's "all about the food " at a restaurant. I described bad food but it was edible and I didn't get sick so that's something. However, the lack of empathy and service by any definition is just the worst at Botanicus and for me unforgivable. If you find yourself in my situation, I recommend opting for room service. At least you'll have a table to eat your badly microwaved food. And I suspect that's what they want you to do!

Botanicus Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant located in the Westin Calgary Airport. They are the…read morerestaurant where Bonvoy Platinum Elite and above members go to for "free breakfast". There are few options here for breakfast. You can order off the menu where they will cook your breakfast to order. They also have a breakfast buffet for those that can't make up their mind after looking at the menu. Botanicus was the perfect place for my wife and I. My wife, who doesn't like to get up in the morning, ordered off the menu for a takeout breakfast in bed. I was able to visit the restaurant and partake in their buffet. Their breakfast buffet is better than a typical hotel buffet with everything elevated. In addition to scrambled eggs, they also have cooked to order eggs. It might be a Canadian thing, but, they had beef sausages. They even had smoothies. Service was very good. The wait staff understood my needs in getting takeout breakfast for my wife while I ate in the restaurant. They did a good job in clearing plates and in keeping my coffee cup filled. Botanicus was a great place for breakfast while staying at the Westin.