Notes

We love Old Spaghetti Factory because this is where Branden first expressed his love and later on, ask for a lifetime commitment with me.  This quaint and rustic restaurant is a witness of our evolving love - from courtship to engagement! :)

Hours
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm
Fri.& Sat. 11am-11pm
Sun. 11am-9pm

Parking

Meter & Pay parking. Free after 6pm and on Sundays.  Bus parking available a half a block away on 2nd Ave.

Price: $-$$ 

Notes

There are strategic locations anywhere in the city for Joey Tomatos. We love the Barlow location (because it's near our area!) and Eau Claire because of their outstanding service and roomier space.  Chinook is always crowded though and Crowfoot while nice too, seems a bit more on the mature populace hangout.

Notes

Their newly-renovated restaurants offer a variety of meals - from the hearty eater to the figure-conscious! There is a Denny's right beside our reception venue so if you're coming a bit early for our wedding day or stay overnight at the hotel, you might want to check Denny's for a true Canadian meal.

Notes

East Side Mario's in Chinook Mall SW was the first restaurant that Branden & I dined in.  Yes, our first date was in ESM! ;)  Although, nowadays, we frequent the NE location coz it's nearer our area.

Price: $-$$

Notes

One of our favorite steakhouses in Calgary is Montana's. Service can be a bit long-ish but if only for the nice and authentic western atmosphere of the restaurant - I'd say it's still a good place to check out. :)

Price: $$-$$$

Notes

Chili's is one of the places that we go to on a usual Saturday gimmick. It's casual yet happening - and lots of varieties that you can choose from.  A favorite hang out even in Manila, Chili's somehow transports us back home. :)

Price: $$ - $$$

Notes

Crave Cookies and Cupcakes is one of the biggest craze in Calgary because of the yummy goodness of their dessert. Yes, you can taste the butter - ergo, sinful!!!! :) So, while it's one of our favorites - we have to warn people to just eat in moderation - as the sweets are loaded! Yikes!!!

Price: $$ (yep, they're not cheap!)