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1886 Buffalo Café, beside Eau Claire Market
Walk north from Eau Claire Market to reach the M River Café (Prince's Island Park,
403/261-7670, 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri., 10am-10pm Sat.-Sun., $26-49), a cozy, rustic din-
ing room that will surprise you with some of Calgary's finest cooking. More of a restaur-
ant than a café, it features extensive use of produce and ingredients sourced from across
Canada. Standouts include buffalo, top-quality Alberta beef, and salmon dishes, with the
latter often incorporating maple syrup. Lunch mains range $17-24 (including a delicious
smoked trout flatbread), while weekend brunch ranges $11-19.
Had a bad experience dining in a revolving restaurant? Haven't we all. Hopefully your
meal at the Sky 360 (101 9th Ave. SW, 403/508-5822, 11am-2pm and 5pm-10pm daily,
$23-42) atop the Calgary Tower will be memorable for more than the view. A full rotation
takes one hour. Expect healthy, modern cooking that uses lots of Canadian produce, with
lunchtime sandwiches, such as maple-smoked chicken with apple chutney, for under $20.
In the evening, the butternut squash soup is a good way to start, before moving on to mains
such as braised pork chop with Digby scallops.