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Restaurant	Rating	Type of Food	Style	Description	Information
Bar B. Q. Hot Dogs and Sausages		Hot Dogs	Take Out	You get exactly what you would expect with an excellent price and product: hot, large hot dogs of various kinds, a few basic condiments, even including sauerkraut and a cold drink if you wish. Good vegetarian selection.	usually at the southeast corner of 3 St. & 7 Ave. SW OK, stop for a moment and remember this is a hot dog stand, and then ask whether they have a phone or not.	Good weather only
The Barley Mill Eatery & Pub		Bar	Informal	The Barley Mill has slipped steadily since our first visit in 1997. The food has become more and more bland. At the same time, the potatoes seem to have grown in size, while the chickens must have suffered from breast reductions. There is still a pleasant pub-like atmosphere here, but there are better places to eat in this category.	201 Barclay Parade SW, Eau Claire Market 403 290-1500	Canyon Meadows Dr. & MacLeod Tr. 403 244-6626	Su to Th 11:00 a.m. - 1 a.m. Fr, Sa 11:00 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Baskin Robbins www		Ice Cream	Informal	The fine details of the name of this 31 flavour ice cream parlour vary from the northwest to southeast, but the quality and choice of the ice cream are the same. And there is frozen yogurt too if you are not of the true faith. (That is an ice cream freak.) Needless to say, there is a good vegetarian selection, until they come up with flavours like beef vanilla or chocolate with deep fried pork.	Bay 106 - 4625 Varsity Dr. NW at shaganappi 403 288-8790	516 10816 Macleod Tr. S in Willow Park 403 278-6611
The Bavarian Inn Restaurant www		German	Informal	Good German cuisine is difficult to find in the Calgary area, so the short trip to Bragg Creek is a pleasant price to pay for fine, traditional German dishes. And the stress on organic, local ingredients is a pleasant bonus. Good vegetarian selection on the dinner menu        Click here to make reservations through Open Table.	75 White Avenue Bragg Creek, AB 403 949-3611	Tu to Su 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Belgo Brasserie www		French	Upscale casual	The cuisine is French (and Belgian) based, and thus is able to do delightful things with some of the classic dishes. And there is even poutine for those with more French Canadian taste. All in all the food is excellent, but the service is consistently underwhelming. Note: The lounge at the front tends to be quite loud, so if you looking for a quieter atmosphere, ask to be seated toward the back. Click here to make reservations through Open Table.	501- 8 Ave. SW 403 265-6555
Belmont Diner www		Diner	Informal	As with all Calgary diners, expect lineups for breakfast on the weekends. But there is something about an old-fashioned bacon, eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns and milkshake breakfast that makes the wait/weight worthwhile.	2008 33 Ave. SW 403 242-6782	M to F 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sa, Su, Hol 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Belvedere www		Gourmet	Informal	The setting is a blend of the beams and bricks of an old Stephen Avenue establishment covered tastefully with the tiles and trappings of a first class restaurant. The food is also a pleasing blend of the traditional and the trendy. If you wish, you can have a meal in the bar or eat there choosing from a separate menu of smaller items. Reservations recommended.	107 8 Ave. SW 403 265-9595	M to F 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. M to Sa 5:00 p.m. - somewhere around10:30 p.m.
big fish www		Seafood	Lunch	We dropped into big fish for lunch hoping that their "dockside menu" wasn't all from a dock in Calgary. It was a pleasant surprise, sporting a small menu but with a good range from fish and chips made with walleye to a pot au feu with saffron. The dishes were mostly well—presented classics, but with nice touches like house ketchup and lemon caper mayo. They also do not serve species that may be endangered, so there's one less thing to worry about. Reservations recommended at peak times.	1112 Edmonton Tr. NE 403 277-3403	Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Big T's BBQ and Smokehouse		Grill	Informal	Here is barbecuing right from the deep south, slow cooked over applewood coals. The secret for economy and pleasure is to go with friends, order one of the big platters that include a taste of everything and pig out.	2138 Crowchild Tr. NW (across from McMahon Stadium) 403 284-5959
Bill's Peking House Restaurant www		Chinese	Informal	We were a bit worried about this one. After all "Bill's" and "Chinese" don't usually go well together. But we discovered that this second-floor establishment is well worth the climb. The portions were large, and well cooked, and the pleasant decor with a view out over Fish Creek Park made this a surprisingly enjoyable experience, well-worth a try. Good vegetarian selection.	380 Canyon Meadows Drive S.E. (just off Canyon Meadows east of MacLeod) 403 278-3338	Daily opens at 4:30 p.m.
Bolero Fire Grill		Grill/ Latin American	Informal	So here is how you eat at a Brazilian grill: Take a little salad from the extensive salad bar, and a couple of selections from the hot bar, and then be patient; sit back, and enjoy your meal as the gauchos bring you serving after serving of different meats and pineapple cut right from the barbecue spit. You can also choose to have a set portion brought to your table, but why would you want to spoil the fun? Click here to make reservations through Open Table. When you are making reservations, tell them that you need a table that is accessible to the wheelchair lift.	6920 MacLeod Trail SE 403 259-3119	5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Bonterra Trattoria www		Italian	Informal	Good reviews are so easy to write. For Bonterra: The atmosphere is old-world comfortable. The service is friendly and knowledgeable. The menu is varied. The food is plentious and delicious. There really isn't much more one looks for in a restaurant. Good vegetarian selection.     Click here to make reservations through Open Table.	1016 - 8 St., SW 403 262-8480
Booker's BBQ Grill & Crab Shack www		Grill/ Seafood	Informal	Some restaurants spend thousands trying to get an authentic dockside atmosphere. Booker's just chose Calgary's well–worn east end and benefits from a real sense of old and gritty. And it works wonderfully, especially if you are there when a blues band is playing. Now here's our suggestion as to how to get the most out of Booker's. Order a variety of ors d'oeuvres, being sure to get both grill and seafood items. Then perhaps a salad or something else light. Then you will have room left for dessert. Otherwise you may suffer from over–stuffed–icity. Crab cakes. Click here to make reservations through Open Table.	316 - 3 St. SE 403 264-6419	Su 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. M to Th 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. F 11:30 a.m. - midnight Sa 4:0 p.m. - midnight
Booster Juice: Juice and Smoothier Bar www		Juice	Fast Food	Juice is the new panacea for those who want healthy food in a hurry. Here you find it. From yogurt to mango, from soy to açaí, they will whip the ingredients to your taste's desire. And with every drink you get a free booster. From protein to echinacea and from calcium to ginseng, they will do their best to keep your body alive and well. Good vegetarian selection.	Kensington 314A - 10th St. NW 403 270-2704	Sunridge Mall 403 590-8770	Glenmore Landing 403 252-1333 Garrison Woods 3542 Garrison Gate S. W. 403 240-3289 Westhills Town Center 131 Stewart Green SW 403 685-4745 634 - 17th Ave. SW 403 802-0889	South Trail Crossing 4703 - 130 Avenue SE 403 726-0483
Bow Valley Grill		General	Buffet	Eating in Banff amidst the multitude of fast food and often over–priced restaurants is a problem. But especially if you have guests with you and want to show them the best of the town, the Banff Springs Hotel holds both history and good food. The Bow Valley Grill provides a fine menu, but we would recommend the buffet. It is reasonably priced for the selection and should give everyone an excellent meal. And the tour of the hotel leaves regularly from just outside the door. Good vegetarian selection.	Banff Srings Hotel 405 Spray Ave. Banff, Alberta 403 762-2211	Daily 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. But watch for seasonal variations.
Boyd's Seafood Restaurant		Seafood	Informal	Good fish, but all cooked with a sameness in presentation.	5211 MacLeod Tr. S 403 253-7575.
Brava Bistro www		Gourmet	Informal	With a motto of "Dine like you mean it." this restaurant really means it. They begin with a Mediterranean base and run with creativity from there. The sauces are subtle, but made to bring out the true nature of whatever is underneath, unlike so many restaurants with the barbeque mentality which seeks to mask the meat flavour altogether. The setting is modern bistro, but without the cramped confusion that often surrounds that word. The service is knowledgeable and friendly. The servings are plenteous. Click here to make reservations through Open Table. According to the menu: Fresh vegetarian dishes can be created on request.	723 - 17 Ave. SW 403 228-1854	Su 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. M to Sa 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M to W 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Th to Sa 5:00 p.m. - midnight
Broken Plate Kitchen & Bar www		Greek	Informal	Large, tasty portions of good Greek food. Good vegetarian selection.	302 - 10 Streeet NW 403 283-6300	#590 10816 Macleod Tr. SE (in Willow Park) 403 225-9650	159-1829 Ranchlands Boulevard NW 403 239-8887
Buchanan's		Steak	Informal	This is a good steak place for the west end of downtown crowd. Their burgers have been rated by others as the best in town. We would say they are very good ground steak sandwiches, but for real burgers we would go elsewhere.	738 - 3 Ave. SW 403 261-4646	Su Closed M to F 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Burger Inn		Hamburger	Fast Food	This local chain of hamburger outlets wins for the most unusual kinds of burgers made from such interesting ingredients as pork, lamb, turkey, buffalo, venison and ostrich. They also offer cholesterol–free fries, real fruit–flavoured milkshakes, and the convenience of being able to order your burger ahead of time so it will be ready when you arrive. Now that's really fast food. Good vegetarian selection.	920 - 36 Street NE 403 235-5860	9669 MacLeod Tr. S. Brick Plaza 403 252-4840	2020 - 4 Street SW 403 244-9293 3829 Bow Tr. SW 403 685-0825	128 Edmonton Tr., Airdrie 403 912-0369