| Restaurant | Rating | Type of Food | Style | Description | Information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxie Diner www |  | Diner | Informal | Here was a restaurant that saw a split in the vote between Grant and Dorothy. Dorothy thought the hashbrowns were a bit salty and found the coffee strong. Grant downed the coffee and had helping after helping of the hashbrown refills. Then there was a debate as to whether it was on the 17 Ave. strip--It is just south of 17th.-- or whether it should be under the downtown listings. So here is the final decision: This downtown, breakfast-all-day type diner provides just what it promises-- good old-fashioned breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches and home made milkshakes. Some will like it more than others, but that is always the case. Give it a try and decide for yourself, but take cash as they do not accept credit cards. | 1414 - 11 St. SW 403 228-0001 | Sa, Su, Hol 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. M to F 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | |||||
| Garden Cafe |  | General | Fast Food | This probably isn't a restaurant that you would set out to discover, but there will probably come a time when you will eat here. It is in the General Services Building at Foothills Hospital serving fast, inexpensive, bland, predictable food to the staff and visitors. Surprisingly there doesn't seem to be any stress on wholesome choices. But then again if you eat wholesome food, the hospital won't get you as a patient as often. Wear your CRHA badge and get 10% off. | Foothills Hospital (Frist Floor in the Special Services Building) | 24/7 | |||||
| Gee Gong | | Chinese | Noodle House | This is a local Chinese fast food eatery, so don't expect anything fancy in service or on the menu, but the food is good and the place is packed especially at lunch time. It's also a good place to buy barbecued pork to take home. | 206c Centre St. S 403 264-1533 | Su 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. M to Th 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. F 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sa 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. | |||||
| Ginger Beef Peking House |  | Chinese | Buffet | A large selection of average Chinese dishes. | South 252 -10816 MacLeod Tr. S (Willow Park Mall) 403 271-2233 | 5 Brentwood Village Mall 3802 Brentwood Road NW 403 282-5090  | 5521- 3 Street SE 403 272-8088 | ||||
| Globefish Sushi & Izakaya www |  | Japanese | Informal | The menu is extensive with lots of pictures for the uninitiated. There are many traditional favourites along with some of the more trendy recent concoctions like California rolls and even some local specialities such as Flames and Alberta rolls. The portions are smaller than at some other restaurants, BUT they are also less expensive. So just order a bit more. The food was well prepared and presented with an emphasis on milder flavours. Good vegetarian selection. Reservations are not taken so do get there early. | 326 14 St. NW 521-0222 Lunch Sa, Su, Holidays 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. M, W, Th, F 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Closed on Tuesday | #1 2009 33 Ave. SW 403 249-8866 Lunch Sa, Su, Holidays 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tu to F 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Closed on Monday | |||||
| Glory of India www | | East Indian | Informal | The service is friendly. We though it was OK. Good vegetarian selection. Reservations recommended, especially at noon | 515 - 4 Avenue SW 403 263-8804 | Su & Hol Closed Buffet M to F 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner M to Sa 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | |||||
| Gnocchis's Ristorante & Dining Lounge | | Italian | Informal | The setting was comfortable. The food was good. There were even a couple of excellent dishes ordered at our table, especially the gnocchi—which was to be expected as this is their specialty. However, the overall effect was spoiled by a couple of less-than-excellent dishes, like pasta with very little sauce, and having to beg for coffee refills. Then there was the discovery of a hair in one dish that was greeted with an, "Oh that must be a cat hair." as if we were looking for a CSI course in hair identification. Good vegetarian selection. | 1238 - 8 St. SW 403 262-2887 | M to Sa 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - close | |||||
| Gong Kee Restaurant |  | Chinese | Informal | This is a Formica and simplicity neighbourhood restaurant, heavily patronized by the Chinese community. Take out is a big part of the business as shown by the fact that they have two telephone numbers. And in the midst of the friendly informality, the food is excellent. Then as you leave, you can even stop and buy some BBQ meat if the supply hasn't run out for the day. Good vegetarian selection. We noted that the back hallway is sometimes used for storage, but this is the kind of place at which the staff will be happy to move things for you if you need access. | #5 4527 - 8 Ave. SE (take 44 St. north from 17 Ave. or south from Memorial Dr, 403 235-1933 403 235-4652 | Su to Th 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. F, Sa 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. W Closed | |||||
| Green Olive Italian Restaurant | | Italian | Informal | This is another hidden strip mall delight. The pizza is thin crust. The ingredients are fresh. The staff is friendly. AND daily specials give you extremely good dining value for your dollar. | #105 2220 - 68 Street NE (just north of 16 Ave.) 403 590-9838 | Su noon - 10:00 p.m. M to F 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | |||||
| Grizzly House Restaurant www | | Swiss | Informal | Yes, there is fondue and hot rocks cooking, which is their own version of the traditional Swiss raclette. Then these more traditional elements are mixed with buffalo and caribou and alligator and Alberta beef to provide a wide variety of food experiences. This all takes place in a setting that is somewhere between an idealized Swiss chalet and a hand-hewn mountain cabin. Smoking is encouraged, but the ventilation system seems to carry away the stench quite well. Reservations appreciated. | 207 Banff Avenue (on the main strip on the right hand side as you enter the townsite) Banff, AB 403-762-4055 | 11:30 a.m. - midnight |
