Calgary Family Restaurants

Housed in a replica of downtown Calgary’s 1893 Canadian Pacific Railway Station, the Railway Café provides patrons with the casual elegance of a turn of the century café. Whether enjoying a hot or cold lunch or freshly brewed tea or coffee, cafe diners can enjoy their meal while sitting in the replica railway station reminiscent of lunch counters popular during when trains were the dominant form of distance transportation. Alternatively, relax outside on the boardwalk overlooking the beautiful Glenmore Reservoir with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. Daily the cafe offers a variety of homemade, fresh soup and sandwiches. All dishes are prepared and cooked on-site, using the highest-quality and freshest ingredients sourced from local Canadian suppliers. Open daily from 9am to 4pm year-round.

A great choice for casual dining and delicious desserts, made in their own bakery.

With restaurants across North America, this family friendly restaurant specializes in rotisserie style chicken, but features a full menu of sandwiches, salads, sides, drinks and desserts.

Enjoy the spectacular mountain views and casual atmosphere found at this restaurant. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, as well as a la carte menu items are offered. Children can choose menu items of a special menu.

Catering to kids and kids-at-heart, this themed restaurant offers live entertainment, games and a menu of pizzas, wings, french fries, sandwiches and desserts. Party hosting solutions are a specialty.

Nando's menu features flame-broiled chicken infused with the heat of peri-peri, or the bird's eye chili pepper. Other items available include sandwiches, salads, vegetables and rice dishes.

A family friendly restaurant, a kids' menu is available at this Canadian franchise. Along with offering all-day breakfast, a large menu features steaks, ribs, pizza, pasta, salads and much more. Enjoy a casual atmosphere, value prices and contemporary decor at one of the many locations found in Calgary.

Perkins Restaurant is open 24 hours, serving a wide variety of foods. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner items including waffles, burgers, sandwiches and seafood.

Located at multiple locations throughout Calgary, Phil's Restaurant is open daily. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day, the menu at Phil's includes hamburgers, pancakes, sandwiches, and more.

Offering moderately priced meals 24 hours a day, Denny's is a family friendly restaurant with a casual dining atmosphere. The chain, well-known for its all-day breakfasts, has much more in store.

Originating in Calgary, Smitty's now features more than 100 restaurants throughout Canada. This family favourite specializes in all-day breakfast, as well as offers all-day lunch and dinner.

Color's Cafe is a family restaurant known for its unique decor and its generous breakfast buffets. It is located in The Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Serving a plethora of breakfast favorites 24 hours a day as well as a variety of lunch and dinner dishes. Open daily.

Enjoy comfort meals such as chicken pot pie, burger platters, AAA New York steak, fish and chips, and butter chicken at this chain restaurant. They are family friendly and offer a children's menu as well. Visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Eat Eat In Inglewood offers homecooked meals, serving breakfast until 1pm. Soups, salads and burgers are also featured on the menu.

Kelsey's offers casual dining in a colourful atmosphere decorated in collectibles. The menu provides a variety of ribs, burgers, wings, pasta, pizzas, stir-fries, steaks, and more. A patio is located on the premises. They are open Monday to Thursday from 11 am to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 1 am, and Sunday from 10 am to 11 pm.