Alberta Beef

[Jobber80]

Im bored and I have a questions for the people of Calgary. Where is the best place to get a cheeseburger in Calgary? My buddy is going there and he wants to know. The only reason I wonder is if I think about my city, all the tourist brochures and stuff will say all these fancy restaurants are the places to go, but I know that the greasy spoon down the street serves the best food.. Only the locals would know where the best food is ;)

[uglybutterfly]

I've never had a burger there but Peters Drive In is supposed to have some of the best in town, order a milkshake there too.

It's 219 16th Ave NE You can't miss it, theres always a line up but if you park there's a walk up window there too.

[Ravenous Yam]

I think Peter's is closed... or closing very soon. 16th Ave expansion project.

Too bad, it was (or remains for a short time) delicious.

Other than that, i don't really know any places famed for their burgers.

 

I can give you a delicious Prime Rib and Steakhouse (Smuggler's Inn), and delicious deli & sandwiches (Keith's Deli), but I at least for the moment can not think of any place other than Peter's thats as well known for its burgers. It may still be open now, but it won't be for much longer, so it depends on when your friend is going down there.

[Ruettiger]

Peters is still open. As for smugglers, while good, it takes a good 5-6 hours for your food to get to you, so clear your day plan.

[Guest girl]

Yeah, Peter's is the best, and their small fries can feed like four people. Their portions are HUGE! They have good milkshakes too.

[everest]

Any other recommendations for great eateries in Calgary? I'm new to the town and very interested.