Although geographically small when compared to other metropolitan cities, Calgary's Downtown offers a multitude of dining options. On chomp!, our Downtown Hotspot also covers other dining Hotspots including Chinatown, Eau Claire and Stephen Avenue. With over 100 downtown restaurants featured on chomp!, you're sure to find a great dining destination.

17th Avenue is a vibrant area full of diverse shops, restaurants, cafes and services. The heart of 17th Avenue begins at 4th street SW and extending to 14th street SW, and caters to everyone. With distinctive eateries to keep you fed from breakfast to dinner, after work cocktails to post clubbing snacks, this neighborhood will immediately become a favorite. In addition to the allure of wonderful food 17th Ave will delight shoppers with eclectic home décor and apparel boutiques. Be it warm and summer or slushy and winter, 17th Ave is a great place to spend a day.

Kensington is Calgary’s premiere “Urban Village”. Rows of unique and trendy boutiques, restaurants, cafés and services make this one of Calgary’s most desirable areas. Take in breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the many eateries featured on chomp! Located just a few blocks outside the downtown core and bordering the Bow River pathway makes Kensington easily accessible no matter how you travel. Spend a sunny weekend afternoon walking the loop and explore all this hotspot has to offer. Keep up to date with chomp! for the many events and festivals throughout the year.

Stephen Avenue: The Core. As the name suggests, The Core is the moniker given to Calgary’s busy and exciting downtown. Centered around 8th Avenue, known as Stephen Avenue, the core has become a destination not to be missed. Along Stephen Avenue, you will find diverse award-winning restaurants. From tapas to wine bars, steakhouses to sushi, downtown has a flavor to please every palate. Not to be over shadowed by great food is the great shopping. Bankers Hall, TD Square, Scotia Centre and Eaton’s Centre is where you will find everything from unique apparel boutiques, cooking shops, wine merchants and way-cool electronics. While currently under renovations, the shopping is still abundant. Stephen Avenue is a great place to spend a Saturday with the girls shopping and eating! Could it get any better?

From Sushi to Italian, 4th Street is home to several of Calgary’s favorite restaurants. Adjacent to 17th Ave, this area continues the trend of hip eateries, fun boutiques and hours of people watching. With the arrival of several new condo developments, 4th street has become a one-stop shopping district. Create a memorable meal with ingredients from an authentic Italian market while picking up flowers and stopping for a relaxing coffee. The Lilac Festival is an annual spring event on 4th street. This street festival brings out thousands of Calgarians to enjoy food, shopping, entertainment and the beer gardens under what is most often a sunny sky.

Located directly south of Calgary's downtown (seperated by 9th Ave and the train tracks), The Beltline is comprised of four neighbourhoods: Victoria Crossing, East Victoria Crossing, Connaught Centre, and West Connaught. 14th Street SW marks The Beltline's western boundary and the Elbow River marks the eastern.

Chinatown is a mixture of shops, services and restaurants like no other area in the city. This community offers architectural and cultural treasures that continually surprise even the seasoned diner. Many exciting and entertaining events light up the streets with parades, festivals and friendly people. Chinatown is bordered by the Bow River to the north which offers some spectacular views of the river valley as well as some of Calgary's wildlife. This is also home to the Chinese cultural centre as well as the centre street bridge.

Eau Claire offers a wide range of shops, boutiques and eateries. Connected to Prince's Island Park in Downtown, Eau Claire comes alive in the summer with a multitude of outdoor patios, festivals and events.

The revitalized neighborhood of historic Inglewood holds many of Calgary’s culinary gems. In addition to the finest Italian, sweetest desserts and warm cafes are unique home décor, music and apparel shops - not to mention the historic buildings and landmarks which add to the cultural appeal of the area. Inglewood is located along 9th avenue just across the Bow River to the East of downtown. The pathway and transit make it easy to get to and parking is abundant. Whether enjoying a quick business lunch or a romantic evening dinner, it is without a doubt your experience in Inglewood will keep you coming back. chomp! will also keep you informed of the special events occurring throughout the year.

Marda Loop is a vibrant and friendly neighborhood. It is located in the inner-city's SW just up 14th street, stretching along 33rd avenue to Crowchild Trail. Rows of unique accessory and clothing shops, funky coffee houses and delightful restaurants make Marda Loop a destination for all. It is also home to Garrison Woods, a lovely area to walk about after grabbing lunch and coffee. The Calgary Farmer's Market in the Currie Barracks is a short walk across the bridge over Crowchild Trail. With so many areas to explore and eateries to experience, Marda Loop will be a spot to return to time and again.

The revitalized neighborhood of Victoria Crossing is a thriving district not to miss. Within a a short stroll to the Saddledome and Round Up Centre, grabbing a bite before the game, a concert or event is a great way to experience the restaurants that call this area home. The Warehouse District, within Victoria Crossing, is home to some of Calgary’s oldest sandstone architecture and buildings juxtaposed between Calgary’s newest state of the art high-rise condo developments. Along 1st street SW you will find home décor and apparel boutiques to satisfy any shopper. Don’t let the construction deter you from taking a stroll through this growing and unique area of Calgary.