These Calgary restaurants were named among the most romantic in Canada for 2025

Date night is calling!

A restaurant interior. Right: Dinner plates.

Major Tom in Calgary. Right: Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

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Valentine's Day is around the corner, and if you're looking for a Calgary restaurant that will bring the romance, you're in luck. These are the best spots in the city to set an intimate vibe for celebrating with your partner.

Whether you're planning a first date or celebrating years of love, these top spots will impress—so don't wait, make that reservation.

OpenTable revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in Canada which highlighted the "hot spots that diners will fall in love with" in cities around the country.

To create the ranking, OpenTable looked at over 900,000 diner reviews and various factors like reservation demand, diner ratings, and how often reviews had the tag "romantic" in their feedback.

Nine swoon-worthy Calgary restaurants made the cut, ensuring you can impress your partner with exquisite cuisine, cozy ambiance, and candle-lit magic. From elegant steakhouses to charming riverside dining, these restaurants promise an unforgettable experience.

Here are the Calgary restaurants that were named among Canada's most romantic:

  • Alvin's Jazz Club
  • Bolero
  • Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
  • Chairman's Steakhouse
  • Major Tom
  • Modern Steak — Southport Rd.
  • River Café
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House — Calgary
  • The Lake House

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