10 Best Restaurants with Patios in Calgary

JOEY Eau Claire offers relaxed contemporary dining with a broad, globally inspired menu spanning starters, entrées, sweets and a range of cocktails, wine and beer. Dishes mentioned in the menu and dining experience include blackened chicken, salmon, Korean fried cauliflower, hummus, steak and desserts such as apple pie with maple ice cream.

The Eau Claire location also provides a private event space for booking, making it suitable for both everyday meals and hosted gatherings. Day and late-night happy hours add flexibility for after-work drinks, casual meetings and later dining.

JOEY Barlow pairs relaxed contemporary dining with a broad menu of international and regional dishes. The offering covers starters, entrées and sweets, alongside cocktails, wine and beer, with day and late-night happy-hour periods. Its globally inspired menu includes options such as gyoza, lettuce wraps, tacos and non-alcoholic drinks, giving groups room to order across different tastes. The Calgary restaurant also has a private event space available for booking, making it suited to casual meals, celebrations and organized gatherings.

Earls Kitchen + Bar serves gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines and beers in a sleek, upscale chain setting. The menu also includes dishes such as sushi rolls, thin-crust pizza, Calabrian spicy pasta, tortellini, ribs and Cajun chicken, giving groups room to choose across different styles. It works for lunch, dinner, drinks or a casual celebration, with Calgary locations including Tin Palace, Barlow Trail, Bankers Hall, 16th Avenue, 170th Street and Dalhousie. The restaurant’s broad menu and polished setting make it practical for mixed groups rather than diners seeking one narrowly focused cuisine.

Ten Foot Henry serves a vegetable-anchored menu alongside brunch and cocktails in airy, rustic-modern surroundings. The restaurant suits shared meals with friends or family, with dishes ranging from vegetables and salads to pasta, steak and desserts such as butterscotch pudding and banoffee pie.

Its menu is relatively small, but the format encourages choosing several dishes to share. The setting is lively and decorated for lingering over a meal, while the cocktail and wine selections broaden the appeal beyond a straightforward dinner.

Bridgette Bar is a chef-driven bar in Calgary’s design district serving small plates, entrées, pasta, pizza, cocktails and a snack menu during its afternoon happy hour. The food-led menu supports sharing or a fuller meal, while the setting combines an arty feel with a lively bar atmosphere. It suits diners planning a social meal, an early afternoon stop or cocktails with chef-driven dishes. Matinée happy hour runs daily from 2pm to 5pm with the snack menu only. Minors are permitted in the main dining room until 9:30pm.

LOCAL Public Eatery Barclay is a two-storey Eau Claire restaurant and bar built around flexible casual occasions, from lunch and happy hour to dinner, late-night drinks and weekend brunch. The venue has two bars, two patios and TVs, while the menu includes familiar favourites, burgers, steak frites, salads, desserts and brunch towers. It works for groups, office lunches, sports viewing and relaxed drinks. The restaurant also accepts party bookings. Expect a lively setting rather than a quiet dining room, with patio seating and a broad food-and-drink format that lets different diners order from the same table.

Owens Landing is a Calgary restaurant suited to relaxed meals, group dining and patio lunches. Its menu includes steak and prawns, carbonara, truffle mushroom risotto, charcuterie, burgers and daily soup, with cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks available. The dining room accommodates larger groups, while the patio adds an outdoor setting for daytime visits. It works well for a reunion, comfort-food stop or broad meal where different diners want substantial mains and shareable selections.

SALTLIK Calgary is a spacious downtown steakhouse on Stephen Avenue, serving premium cuts alongside wine and craft cocktails. Its relaxed upscale setting suits business lunches, intimate dinners, celebrations and visitors looking for Alberta beef. The menu also includes seafood, sides, desserts, mocktails and other dishes, while online ordering supports pickup or delivery when the restaurant is open. The location looks toward the Calgary Tower and provides a central setting for an evening out. Reservations are available, and the restaurant operates for lunch and dinner on weekdays, with later weekend service and shorter Sunday hours.

South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co. is a rustic-chic Calgary brewpub serving North Carolina-style barbecue by the half-pound or in sandwiches. The menu includes brisket, turkey, pork belly, po’boy sandwiches, shrimp and grits, hush puppies, fried pickles, spicy fries and shared platters. Its patio creates a relaxed setting for meals and drinks, and the venue is dog friendly. The restaurant suits diners who want smoked meats with beer, cider and other drinks, whether visiting for a casual lunch, a shared meal or an outdoor gathering.

LOCAL Public Eatery 8th Avenue is a downtown Calgary pub built around rotating craft beer, burgers, shared plates and a lively social setting. The location offers 20 taps, including seven rotating seasonal or new selections, alongside an open kitchen and a menu that extends beyond burgers to items such as steaks, rice bowls, salads, fish and chips and brunch offerings. It suits a quick lunch meeting, after-work happy hour, casual dinner or group outing near Stephen Avenue and downtown entertainment. Party bookings and group activities are also available, giving the venue a broader use than a standard meal stop.