Rose Garden was located two blocks from my hotel, and thus a convenient option for dinner. First thing I noticed is that there are at least 20 steps to enter the main dining room. As someone currently experiencing mobility difficulties, it was a slightly challenging climb up the stairs. Once I made it to the top, I was met with a charming decor. I was the sole customer during my visit. I arrived around 8pm and was seated near the window. A perfect spot to people watch when it's not raining. My server was efficient and kind. I was told it was last call as I was placing my order (they close at 9pm). From then on, the dinner service felt rushed. Within 10 minutes, I had my appetizer, entree, and drink. Just as I'd started on my entree, I was asked if I wanted my dessert to be brought out. Let's get into the best part of my evening- the food! The Spring roll was perfectly crispy with yummy goodness within. The Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp was delicious. The Mango and Sticky Rice was different than I am accustomed with, but it was edible. Lastly, I found the Mai Tai drink to be sweetly refreshing. I wanted another drink, but I'd missed the last call. From the time I was seated to paying the bill, it was a total of 45 minutes. The prices are affordable. This is a gem in downtown Calgary. read more

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Staff seemed completely clueless. Completely messed up order. Boss said he was a vegetarian and ordered pineapple fried rice. Came out with chicken and shrimp. Brought us Calamari we didn't order then proceeded to argue with us about it. Charged me for after they took it back. Will never go back and so not recommend. Better places in Calgary. read more

Stopped for a quick solo lunch and was very satisfied. Service was courteous and efficient without feeling rushed. The chicken panang was amazing! Just the right amount of heat, gentle hint of peanuts and creamy curry texture. Served with your choice of coconut or jasmine rice. read more

Rose Garden - Thai chicken panang curry with coconut rice! - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Nice place Not too busy July 12 Service was great White wine not so great Thai Beer very good We had the Dumplings Sweet Sour Beef Pad Thai noodle Coconut Ice cream too! read more

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Cool decor when you go up the stairs, makes you feel like you are in Thailand. Nice place for a relaxed date or for a family dinner. Good service as well! Great selection of appetizers, the chicken skewers were my favorite . The Pad Thai was good, the shrimps were HUGE! The pineapple curry is a good choice for those who don't like it too spicy! read more

Rose Garden - Pad Thai, Pineapple Curry & rice - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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On Thursday I met up with friends at the Rose Garden for their fantastic lunch buffet . It was about $22 and the food was awesome . We really enjoyed the authentic Thai soup , curry chicken , beef , mixed fresh stir fried veggies , yummy coconut rice , crispy spring rolls , salad rolls , special fried rice , delicious noodles & their mini tapioca mango desserts! Everything was tasty & we really enjoyed our meal ! The interior had a thai theme and added to our meal . The service was prompt and attentive to clearing dishes away & refilling our drinks . I have always enjoyed the Rose Garden lunch buffet and look forwards to another lunch gathering with great friends ! We were so hungry & enjoying our meal - I totally forgot to take any pix !! read more

The best Thai restaurant in Calgary without a doubt. I've been going to this restaurant for the past three years. The taste has never changed, still like the first time. I ordered this time without dinning in due to covid. Chicken satay, stir fried mixed vegetables with coconut rice, pad Thai noodles,coconut ice cream and sticky rice with mango! Everything was mind blowing, authentic taste and flavourful. Good portion sizes and scrumptious! read more

I am yet to give their other dishes a try but I enjoyed my spicy drunken noodles (15% off when you pick it up). I give it 4 stars because it was flavorful. It was legit spicy. The dine in experience must be better here since the decor looked great and it is at Stephen avenue. read more

If you love Thai food like I do, DEFINITELY try the Rose Garden's Lunch Buffet (cost is around $15/person) Everything from the salad rolls, all the way to the sticky rice mango dessert is DELICIOUS. Plus, being a vegetarian, it's nice to see they have meatless options in their buffet. The decor is beautiful & welcoming, and the service has been good every time I have been. Be warned: this place is PACKED during lunch hours, but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

Rose Garden - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I recently paid another visit to Rose Garden, and I asked myself, why did I wait 3 years between visits? It's just as good as I remember, and it's still like $20 for all you can eat lunch buffet. The selection is appropriate given that they want to keep things fresh and delicious. Buffet's with a selection that is too big can often not have enough turnover. The coconut rice here probably will give me diabetes, but holy cow, it's to die for. the curry choice is always done pretty well, and so is the pad thai. It doesn't stop there! They have salad, spring rolls, meat skewers, soup, and dessert and fruit. Service is good with prompt water top ups and plate removal. I don't know why I'm not here once a month! read more

In the last couple of years, we have been blessed with a real growth in the number of Thai restaurants in town. Once upon a time I might have given this place four stars, but the competition has gotten stiffer in this category. All of the Thai staples are served here, but the flavours are not as bright, and the presentation not as refined, as at places like White Elephant or Khao San. For example, the pad thai is too sweet, and not peanut-y enough for my taste. The curries are spicy, but lack some depth. Don't get me wrong, if you're in the downtown core and need a sweet/spicy/salty fix, you'll be sated here (tip: the rice is great and plentiful), but it's a interlude rather than a symphony. The decor, a cross between a Buddhist temple and a thatched-roofed beach hut, feels really Thai but is also a bit tired. This feeling is compounded by the low but unromantic lighting. The prices are average, but they have also have a 2-for-1 deal in the Entertainment Guide, which ensures I come back. read more

Rose Garden - Cashew chicken - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is def my new favorite place in Calgary! Prices are alittle higher than I thought. But food were delicious! I ordered crab raccoon, I think they call gold bags I tasted real crabs more than cream cheese. Finally!!! They used more crab meat inside! Then I ordered hot red curry along with white rice (they even charged for rice) but it was delicious and perfect. I recommend you to go to this place. Just warn it's alittle dark place if you wanna go outside dining. read more

Rose Garden - Front restaurant - Thai Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

A wonderful experience with a culturally rich interior that can make you forget that your in downtown Calgary. A note: It is located on the second floor, so it lacks disability access for people who struggle in climbing the stairs. At first, the entrance of the restaurant was greeted with a dark, uninviting set of stairs. It reminds me of a haunted house. Every time I go to a Thai restaurant, I always order a Thai ice tea and it was amazing. It was refreshing, cold and just the right amount of that oh so sweet evaporated milk. I highly recommend it. Our first order was the calamari. It was nicely presented, cooked well, but it was bland. You have to add the sweet and sour sauce that came with it to add flavor. Our main course was pad thai and hor mok kai, chicken wrapped in banana leaf with zucchini, basil and red curry paste. The chicken was really good that my girlfriend reminded of her food back home in the Philippines and it goes well with coconut rice. The pad Thai, on the other hand, was OK, nicely presented, but it lacked spiciness, and nuts which I love. The sauce could've been done better by adding just a bit more. One of my Thai food craves to go. Overall, it was a great experience and I will definitely come back for more. read more

Sadly, something changed. This was one of the best Thai restaurants in the city, which was as authentic to true Thai as could be. At some point during the pandemic, there was a change. The food is now equivalent to a food court shack .... the flavour gone. I cant say for sure, but its likely this restaurant was sold to nee owners, i dont believe its just a change in chefs. RIP Rose Garden read more

Food: 4.5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Overall experience: 4/5 (1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic) After reading positive reviews I finally decided to come here for their $15 lunch buffet. Definitely did not disappoint, some of the best Thai food I've had in Calgary for cheap! It may cost more than your average buffet but you get to try a variety of quality Thai dishes that you can decide to order on their menu another time. I highly suggest going early before the lunch rush (11:30 or even earlier is ideal) because: 1. the lineup gets pretty long (almost out the door) 2. and so you can try a bit of everything since they unfortunately are a little slow at restocking the buffet during the rush and there wasn't much left at the end of the rush. If you decided to take a group of people here make reservations in advance because my friend and I ended up sitting at the bar to eat. The restaurant is pretty tiny and cooky with buddha/cultural statues placed near the entrance and bunches of dried flowers hanging down from the ceiling. Nothing too classy. The service was nothing to rave about. There are about 15 items for you to try including two cold salads (one with some spicy beef and the other was papaya), coconut rice, Thai fried rice, various fish and meat curries, pad thai, Thai styled meat skewers, Thai spring rolls, spicy chicken tom yum soup, and desserts including mango sticky rice, fried bananas and coconut jellies/pudding. Everything was packed with flavour! The coconut rice was light and fluffy with a strong coconut flavour and the curries had a well balanced, light coconut curry flavor. Not one pad thai is the same and although I thought Rose Garden did a good job in terms of flavour (it wasn't overly sweet like candy) i thought it was missing some oomf. I think it needed maybe a squeeze of lime, nuts or the addition of more veggies. I especially love their tom yum soup! It's a little greasy but uber delicious! If you love spicy foods this is the dish to try since it has a nice kick of spice, yet just the right amount of sourness from the lemon grass. Only complaint is that they didn't strain out that hard chicken cartilage and lemongrass pieces you from the stock. Their desserts round off the meal and if you are like me who loves deep fried goodness, you have to try the deep fried bananas there which had a nice crunch and wasn't overly battered or soggy. Overall, if you're working downtown and looking for something new to try, give Rose Garden a visit. I beware you though, you might need a long nap afterwards. This is also a great opportunity for people who haven't had Thai food to try a little bit of everything from the buffet. Definately will come back! read more

I am no Thai food expert, but the dish I had was Epic! I ordered The Spicy Peanut stir-fry, Cashew Chicken, and Red Curry and it was really good. The restaurant people are friendly and there are cool looking statue decoration things. On another occasion I came in 30 min before close and forgot some important medication. Well they looked me up (I had called earlier in the day) called, and stayed late 45 minutes for me to return and grab my medication that night. I am a diabetic and without my insulin I would have been in huge, huge trouble. When I got there the lights were off and it was just the owner waiting reading the paper all dressed to go home. So I must say go to this restaurant. The food is great and the service is AMAZING. Please support this business read more

The food is decent, and a very good thing is that the hot sauce and spices are on a separate table, so you can mix it yourself. If you are allergic to hot and spicy Thai food, you can still enjoy this place! read more

If you love Thai food and don't mind the longest lunch line-up in downtown Calgary then you should definitely try the Rose Garden Restaurant lunch buffet. All the downtown business folks can't be wrong, for just under $15 dollars you get amazing all you can eat Thai food. It is a ridiculous price for what you eat, believe you me. The Rose Garden is a tricky place to find even if it is on Stephan avenue, as you don't really expect it, but once you do find it, you have to go up the flight of stairs and you immediately get whisked away to a very elegantly exotic decorated restaurant. Here you will be welcomed by an assortment of Buddha's and by a busy but extremely friendly hostess. Try to avoid sitting at the back area by the buffet, it can get really tight fitting there as people are going to get their groove on but if you don't mind that you are then in fact the closest to the buffet and how convenient for your second or third fill ups. Some RG highlights: the Masatman Curry, the Garlic Squid, the Calamari, the Chicken Green Curry and the Pad Thai. This is obviously one of my favourite Thai places to eat in the city; hopefully it will soon be yours as well. read more

Another lunchtime secret... except it's not because lunch hour is a busy, busy time! One of my friends is a sucker for sketchy looking food spots... restaurants, food stands, it really doesn't matter. If it looks questionable from the outside, she's in there faster than Peter Pan pouncing on his shadow. Thankfully for me, Rose Garden is not sketchville. It's just a never ending buffet of Thai yumminess that I could've easily filled up on 2-3 more times if room in my stomach would allow! The buffet isn't huge. Expect about 8-10 different items including some meats, noodles and the like. I'm not sure if they change out the buffet items each day or if they remain the same. The soup is likely to be different each time though. When we went, they said it was chicken noodle. What we should've known that it was the Thai version! Think chicken noodle meets sweet and sour soup. On the list for favourite lunchtime buffet spots? I think so! read more

For the price, Rose Garden offers great Thai! With a variety of different Thai plates, you will be sure to find something to your liking at a reasonable price. The two times that I have been there, I have gotten the chicken curry and pineapple prawn curry with coconut rice. Both were excellent and filling! The atmosphere is a relaxing Asian setting that is relatively business casual. Nothing too fancy, but not bad either. The restaurant is a little small, but it makes for a more personal experience. Service at Rose Garden is a little slow (note: I was with a large party both times). The staff are pretty friendly and prompt about serving drinks. Food, however, comes out a little slower. Overall, I would recommend stopping in if around the downtown area. Be warned, though, that street parking is tough to come by down around the restaurant. read more

Upon meeting a friend for a relatively late last minute lunch, we wandered up to Rose Garden thinking if the buffet was over we could always just order off the menu. We were pleasantly surprised that the buffet was still fully (and freshly) stocked. I started with the hot and sour soup which was awesome, they didn't skimp on the veggies and the broth had the perfect tartness to it. We made our way around the buffet, grabbing spring rolls, pad thai, variety of skewered meats and tofu/seafood stews. I really enjoy Thai food because most of the time it's spicy, but it enhances the flavours of the dishes not overpower them with intense heat. We probably ate more than our fair share of food, and ~$20 seemed like a steal for the quality of food we got. I've heard that it is really busy here during lunch so I think we lucked out going later than the usual masses. read more

This review is mostly just for Rose Garden's Thai food buffet. I have not ordered off the menu from Rose Garden. At $15.95, Rose Garden's buffet is a pretty good value but the quality is not the greatest. The restaurant is nice, the service is good, although I think it maybe sets itself up to be little bit "fancier" than it actually is. I was surprised how many people coming in had reservations during a workday lunch hour, but the staff were still able to accommodate me and seat me at the bar. Not too many of the dishes in the buffet were very memorable, however the calamari was maybe the most tender I have ever had and I went back a couple of times for the Red Beef Curry alone. Very delicious (especially when you hit the pockets of Thai basil). I may not go out of my way for Rose Garden, but if I am hungry and wandering aimlessly around Stephen Ave., I could see myself stopping by. read more

We came here for lunch. One of my co-workers had been here before and said it was really good. In the end, I would have to disagree. The decor is pretty cool. It reminds me of a tiki bar with a twist of thai. It's pretty small but warm and inviting. There were by the windows that overlook Stephen Avenue Mall. Might be nice to sit there with the windows open a bit and watch everyone from above. (this place is on the second floor) The service was pretty good. Our waitress kept our water glasses filled during our meal. We all had the buffet. Of course when I hear buffet I get excited and think I need to wear my stretchy pants. But not here. The buffet was like a dining room table size with the food warmers on it. Not a huge selection. It was just ok but really nothing memorable. I'm sure there are better places in this city. They had deep fried squid & shrimp, satay chicken, a coleslaw like salad, some interesting dipping sauces, and a small selection of deserts (didn't look that exciting). It gets busy at lunch so it's best to make a reservation. An even better idea is to make a reservation somewhere else. read more

I can only visit downtown restaurants for dinner, so I never know what is popular and busy at lunch. However, I was missing Thai food and picked up a Living Social voucher for this restaurant; I finally got the chance to cash it in this week. When I entered I was pleased to find the restaurant was busy- about eight to ten other tables had customers. I was greeted and seated quickly, and throughout the course of the meal service was prompt. I'm a vegetarian, so I started with vegetarian spring rolls and then had vegetarian pad thai and vegetarian masaman curry (on steamed rice). I was VERY impressed when the staff came back to the table twice- once to ask if I ate fish sauce (no) and once to inquire about eggs (yes). In seven years of eating meat-free I don't think anyone has ever been that thorough! The food was excellent. The spring rolls were hot and crisp. The pad thai was flavourful and had abundant tofu and eggs. And the masaman curry was a stand-out... it had a decadent, rich flavour that contrasted the fresh vegetables perfectly. Serving sizes were ample- the two main dishes easily served two people with leftovers to take home. I will definitely return to Rose Garden, even without a coupon! read more

I ended up at Rose Garden looking for somewhere to satisfy a bunch of different constraints... vegan-friendly, and not a chain... and everyone in our party was satisfied. The food ranked up with some of the other amazing Thai I've had. The pad thai was excellent, and the various curries we ordered were also very tasty. My only complaint about this place was that the service was a bit... awkward. The servers were nice enough, but kind of seemed a bit scared of people. Also, we all ordered coconut rice and each received a small order of rice... I would have thought that they would have suggested we get a few large orders to share, but oh well. read more

I was treated to a lovely lunch at Rose Garden Thai Restaurant yesterday. I haven't been to this restaurant for such a long time. The food was all-round pretty good. The appetizers were the salad rolls and the papaya salad. I liked the papaya salad as it cools your mouth down with the hotter and spicier food. There were 2 kinds of rice: fried pineapple rice and steamed coconut rice. The coconut rice was warm and fluffy. It goes so well with the Beef Thai Curry. I found the beef a little tough. The beef was also cooked with bamboo shoots and basil. There was plain vegetables, vege bean thread vermicelli (tung-hoon), cashew chicken, thai bbq chicken, pork satay, calamari and spring rolls. At the back table, the tom yum chicken soup resides as well as the different sauces like the satay peanut sauce, the chilli sauce and the dipping sauce for the rolls. Also, at the back table, there was big fresh fruit platter and the wonderful SE Asian desserts. Reminds me of home - the agar-agar (coconut jello), the banana fritter, the tapioca dessert and of course, the famous mango rice with coconut cream. DELICIOUS! It sure gets crowded in that skinny, long restaurant. Everyone has to dodge people getting their food and/or coming back to their table. I also found the plates were a tad too big and too heavy to carry back the food. I hope they will change the plateware. read more

My staff visited Rose Garden for lunch. The service was good but I wasn't overly impressed with the food. I had heard a lot of hype over it and maybe if I had ordered one of the rice or noodle dishes, I would've thought differently. The coconut chicken soup was good but the chicken salad was not. I picked at it but it did not have a great flavour. I'm not sure if it was the sauce or the chicken itself, but it tasted off. I probably won't visit again. The decor is pretty cool though and the staff was very attentive. read more

Tried the Rose Garden today for the lunch buffet, the food was allright for a buffet but not upto the quality of Thai Sa-On or Thai Nong Khai. The buffet was clean and the food was replenished very consistently so there was no empty trays to deal with. For a quick thai lunch downtown I would recommend Rose Garden. It does seem to be very busy so a reservation is probably a good idea. read more

Love this place! It's our go to for Thai food in Calgary. Great portions, taste and value. Can't wait for Dining in!

This is my first favorite Thai Restaurant ever. It started when I got off class from U of C and was terribly hungry, so me and my dine out friend decided to try Rose Garden. We didn't know they have lunch buffet daily and the place was really pack, mostly business men dine their, so we manage to get a table and the buffet was nice and fresh, everything was delicious, and the Thai ice tea is to die for. I also brought my family here for special occasion and they love it also. The food always taste good and consistence. The ambient is cozy and very Thai. read more

The rose garden is an amazing restaurant. I eat here often and have never had a bad meal. The staff are all polite and attentive. Even if your just getting takeout like I do. I've always been given a glass of water and told to have a seat at the bar while waiting for my food to be prepared. I usually order the Cashew Chicken with a side of coconut rice. The chicken always cooked perfectly and the amount of spice is just right, the rice is fluffy, flavorful and aromatic. So if your in the area and your wanting some good Thai food stop in and enjoy this gem! read more

This restaurant seems like it's way past its prime. It seems like it might have been a decent place at some point in time but they've just lost interest. Everything about this place was terrible. The staff seemed disinterested, the decor was elaborate but dated and unkept and the food was just about average. I guess we should have followed the usual rule of thumb and not entered a nearly empty restaurant at dinner time. Please don't waste your time and money on this establishment. read more

Stopped by for buffet lunch. The food was just okay, not particularly special, but certainly edible. The buffet selection, though, was tiny. Just not much to choose from. That and the price for buffet earn a solid three stars. I may go back, but this time to try some of the items off the menu instead. The restaurant was long and narrow, but had a nice ambiance anyway. Service was decent and as friendly as could be expected. It's on 8th Ave., which makes it a part of the fashionable part of town. read more

I stopped in here a week or so ago and grabbed Thai with a girlfriend! Normally I wouldn't have noticed it, ( it is located above another restaurant), But i am glad I went in! Awesome decoration gave it a very cultured feeling, which sometimes we lack. The service was good, just a little over excessive and it almost seemed like they were getting ready for us to leave and wanted us to speed it up, this would not stop me from going back!! the food was amazing we had Green Tea to drink and coconut rice with Chicken curry and a sizzling beef dish! It was AMAZING!!!! Interactive and fun! I would go back again and again! read more

When we entered the restaurant at about 7:30 it was quite busy, but one hour later there were only two more tables occupied. Well, the food was quite ok, but nothing special. So were the Tom Yum soups. We chose the large portion and were really disappointed about the small bowls that were placed in front of us. I would like to see what the small portion is like. All in all I cannot recommend this place. read more

Have had lunch here many times. You enter a doorway and go upstairs. Decor is lovely and service is decent. I've only tried the buffet here. Selection is good for lunch but not huge. They have staples like chicken curry, pad Thai, 2 kinds off rice, fried squid, green mango salad which is my fave- it has a serious spicy kick to it! Chicken wings are yummy and the dessert may vary from a tapioca to fresh fruit and mango jello or coconut jelly. Overall a solid lunch deal in a comfortable setting. My friends like this more than I do and I love the company but I'd not go out of my way to dine here. read more

Since visiting this restaurant about 9 months ago, again for the first time, I have been back at least 10 times. Thai curries are my absolute favourite curries, and the Pa-nang curry served here is out of this world tasty. I know a lot of people hit this place up for their lunch buffet, but they're regular sit down menu is where it's at. They have around 80 dishes to choose from and the quality of the food is excellent. They are great with accommodating me as a celiac, and I have never had any issues with cross contamination here. That is high praise coming from me. They're serving sizes are large and work well for family style meals which is how we normally eat, and I enjoy trying multiple dishes per visit. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone solely based on the quality of their food. It is by far the best Thai food I've had in Calgary. I feel like I can pick any dish at random and I will enjoy it. The decor is cool with lots of Thai artifacts around. It has an eclectic vibe to it. The only downside is that when you take your leftovers to go, they bring the takeaway containers for you to fill yourself. Not a fan of that, but I don't really care because I enjoy the food so very much. read more

Terrible, un-attentive service by a rude waitress on a Friday night, with just mediocre Thai food mixed in. I was in town on business by myself, and stumbled upon the restaurant. I was seated at about 615pm on a Friday night, and it took at least five full minutes for the waitress to even look at me or pour me a glass of water. The glass she put it in had someone else's lipstick mark on it, but before I could say anything or get another, she scurried away. So I poured myself a new glass. Had to pin down the waitress and ask to order, and then the food didn't come for 35 YES THIRTY FIVE MINUTES. During that time period, the waitress never made any effort to refill my water even when my glass sat there empty. I even flagged her down once to ask if the food was coming, and all she did was come back and bring the check, with no food, nor any explanation about when my meal might actually arrive! I was just on the verge of getting up and leaving, wondering if this girl even spoke English, when the food finally came. I ordered Tofu with Veggies and the Papaya Salad (Som Tam), and asked for it to be prepared for takeaway, since the restaurant seemed busy and had I thought that might mean faster service. Turns out that rice does not come with the curries/ stir fries here, and the waitress never thought to mention that when I ordered. So then I ordered some as an add on, and told her I had been waiting for thirty plus minutes without once receiving water, and she gave me serious attitude, no apology, nothing. When I handed over the money to pay, there was no "thank you," or God forbid a "sorry to keep you waiting." Turns out the girl spoke perfect English, no accent or anything, so I can't call her silent treatment simply a "miscommunication." Who cares what the food tastes like if the service is so wretched you can't enjoy your meal? This place seems short staffed, but more than that they just don't give a crap about your experience. Took the food to go, and ate back at the hotel, hoping at least the food itself would provide some respite, but alas, it was simply mediocre. It deserves ZERO stars. OK, maybe half a star for the coconut rice, that was pretty good =) read more

This was super convenient to my hotel and was quite excited to talk about my recent trip to Thailand with the owner. I opted against the buffet (which looked awesome) as I was really in the mood for some Tom Yum Koong and Panang. Fantastic, fresh Thai ingredients aren't easy to come by in my neck of the woods but was pleasantly surprised that my dished were loaded with yummy galanga and kaffir lime leaves. This is definitely worth a stop while in downtown Calgary. read more

Small and cramped sitting area. Buffet is overpriced and limited in variety