Aloha Modern Kitchen - A Taste of the Islands Right Here in Calgary!…read more I've been meaning to check out Aloha Modern Kitchen for quite some time, and I finally had the chance to visit this past Sunday evening. Let me just say--it was well worth the wait! We ordered the Maui Ribs, Loco Moco, Charred Broccolini, and a few cocktails to round out the evening. As someone who's had my fair share of Loco Moco in Hawaii (it's my go-to breakfast item whenever I visit the islands), I was extremely excited to try it here in Calgary. To my amazement, Aloha's version did not disappoint--the Loco Moco and Maui Ribs were absolutely incredible! Packed with flavor, perfectly juicy, and cooked to perfection. I couldn't stop raving about it, and my guest was equally impressed. If you're looking for an authentic taste of the islands without hopping on a plane, I highly recommend dining at Aloha Modern Kitchen. It's a little slice of Hawaii right in the city.

First time in Calgary and Aloha seemed like a place we would like to try. Food came out fast and…read morethe server was new but great! In general the food was all extremely salty, all three of us said the same thing. Not horrible, just not a memorable meal, probably wouldn't return. Just a tip, when parking in the lot, don't pay, restaurant offers free parking scan. Not a big deal but $4 is $4.

Great food, and it comes out quickly, but everytime I'm…read morehere, it feels like I have to rush my meal before the guy comes over to kick us out. I understand you want to turn the tables over to get more people served, but when you haven't stayed an excessive time, or even got the bill yet, it's off putting.

Marketing 101 says location, location, location! Parking is a nightmare. Really enjoy the food and…read morethe staff are lovely. Most recent visit got the seasonal pumpkin spice latte. $9 for a lukewarm 4 oz coffee that wasn't particularly tasty.

This is a fun, hip bar with skilled bartenders…read more We sat at the bar and were entertained by watching the bartenders whip up all their menu requests. Bottles were flipped, beverages were poured from heights, liquids were stirred with finesse. All the servers were friendly.

We walked in and were sat down pretty quickly on a Saturday night, the place was pretty packed too…read more Overall, the bar area has a really cool vibe and the staff was really great! I ordered the love lace and my partner got the brass tacks. Next time I would probably go with something else but overall we had a good experience.

What an an exceptional hidden spot! Loved the dramatic entrance into this speakeasy and very much…read moreenjoyed the music that night. The ambience is low light, perfect vibe, waitresses and staff were wearing vintage looking clothing, and you definitely felt that you were taken back in time. The drinks were amazing and the food looked great, we only had the snack nuts which I highly suggest. There were some surprises during the night with musicians coming in and playing, so the experience was even better with so many sounds throughout the night.

Loved this place! Loved the drink options! Loved the appetizer type food options! Loved the…read moredecor and definitely loved the live music! What a great experience! Totally Calgary unique!

Wow. Absolutely amazing! Stunned by how unique, well-balanced, and well thought-out their cocktails…read morewere. 10/10 would come back again!!

cheese + chips was 12/10 - may have been a bit tipsy and snackish but it was soooo good if I…read moreremember correctly! And good price! Harvest Hills 12/10. So smooth, such a great drink. Every time we come into town we stop here!

Came here for our one year wedding anniversary and the staff were so sweet. We got complimentary…read morechampagne, which was a nice surprise. Our server offered to take pictures of us at dinner which was also thoughtful. The vibe was chill but fun!

We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more…read moreoptions on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day.

Very energetic and fun place to enjoy drinks and dinner. I went there with two other ladies and we…read morehad a wonderful time. Staff was very professional.

The music was so loud along with the crowd noise that we left before we ordered…read more We were at the one on McLeod Trail

Lina's is a local spot, but Italy specific. Great selection of pasta, dishes, sauces. We had…read morewine, pasta, meats, desserts and great , patient service.

An all-around great food and shopping experience. Food quality is amazing and prices very…read morereasonable.

Lovely patio, tasty coffee, and very good food! Had to modify something to make it vegetarian, but…read moreit was doable and they subbed in a tomato for the sausage :) would definitely come back!

Came on a weekday night so it wasn't too busy. Bottom line was the drink was good, the service was…read morefabulous, and the chips were totally forgettable. Got the Jungle Bird (like many others on Yelp it seems) and thought it was pretty tasty. Can't go wrong with pineapple. The bar chips we ordered tasted like they came straight out of a bag, so nothing to write home about there. The bartender was exceptionally friendly and told us about his travels throughout Canada and the world. Always cool when you get a chance to speak with people with different experiences than your own. The setting itself is awesome--who wouldn't want to drink in the back of a barber shop? I'd have no issue coming back next time I'm in Calgary.

Located inside a climbing gym (I know it's unusual, but bear with me!), Approach Cafe and Bar is a…read moreone of a kind stop. I recently went there with a couple of friends, and I'm inclined to say that it could become one of my new favorite restaurants in Calgary. They have a seasonal menu, which makes the thought of coming back each time pretty exciting. When we went the first time, we tried the Korean fried chicken sandwich, the daily special - honey kimchi burger, and the halloumi sandwich. All were excellent! The desserts were also amazing, the panna cotta was frozen, which they explained, but I wasn't mad about it. At first, it felt a little strange to be eating inside a gym, but I actually liked seeing all the action. It was also really decent prices for the quality of food! I'm really looking forward to going back and trying their newest creations.

This is a nice hidden gem in Shawnessy. It's in a weird location with terrible parking and zero…read moresignage. Therefore, it's hard to find. They are located in a Climbing centre. Have a look at my photos and you will understand. It's a small menu and it looks as though they specialize in the Benedicts. Therefore, I ordered the zucchini benny and it was delicious. The Egg was cooked perfectly and the flavours are there. The presentation is very nice. Also, while you eat you get to watch people climb. Like I mention before, it's a weird place to a cafe and because of this I don't think too many people know about this restaurant. They definitely need some type of sign because there is zero outside. They are only attracting the climbing patrons and they need to do a better job advertise to bring in other members of the public. I only heard about this place thanks to the YYC Facebook Foodie group. Otherwise I wouldn't have known about this place. There isn't too many breakfast cafes in this area so I think it would attract more customers if they advertise themselves more.