EIGHT offers an exclusive 8-seat dining experience, focusing on an interactive tasting menu that explores Canada's unique cultural mosaic and terroir. The restaurant operates seasonally, with bookings released for specific periods.
Customer Perception
While direct customer reviews are not provided, the restaurant's high ranking (No. 2 NA 50 Best) and the fact that bookings sell out within 30 seconds indicate extremely high demand and a very positive perception among diners, suggesting an exceptional and sought-after culinary experience.
An acclaimed restaurant in Calgary, co-owned by Chef Darren MacLean, known for its refined dining experience. It has been recognized among North America's best and as a top restaurant in Calgary.
Masako Morishita is a self-taught chef from Kobe, Japan, who transitioned from a career as an NFL cheerleader for the Washington Commanders to become a James Beard Award-winning executive chef. She is renowned for...
EIGHT is known for its 'Cultural Chef Exchanges,' where Chef Darren MacLean collaborates with renowned chefs from around the world to create unique culinary experiences. The restaurant aims to push boundaries by creating a unique and inclusive 20-course menu.
Bookings are released seasonally (e.g., Fall bookings for Oct, Nov, Dec). Due to its limited seating (8 seats) and high demand, it is critical to book well in advance immediately upon release, as seats sell out very quickly.
Awards & Recognition
No. 2 North America's 50 Best Restaurants
5
Absolutely unreal experience at EIGHT. Every dish was next level — creative, beautiful, and packed with flavour. You can tell there is serious talent and passion behind every plate. The food wasn’t just good… it was AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.
The atmosphere was elegant but comfortable, service was outstanding, and every course felt like a surprise in the best way possible.
This is not just dinner — it’s an experience. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in Calgary. If you’re thinking about going… do it.
Now come eat at the EIGHT… it’s amazing. 🔥🍽️⭐
I have to say, this was the best dining experience, I have ever experienced. I dined at Gaggan in Bangkok, which is number 5 in the world, and Eight was even better. Went to Shoshuken tonight, and it was better than many restaurants I visited in Tokyo. Can’t wait to get lucky, and get another reservation as I didn’t get in last week!
Very unique experience, and food was incredibly creative, only 8 seats available and reservations are hard to get. Start out in their exclusive lounge, Speakeasy, for starters and cocktails before heading over for dinner. Very cool bar menu including their mocktail. After dinner we returned to the lounge they called it After Eight for drinks and petite four. Darren himself came out and gave a brief intro and dropped in and out to chat with us. An experience to remember!
A truly wonderful experience. thoughtfully prepared food where you can taste and feel the passion in every dish with artistry shining throughout, and an intense attention to detail curating every moment from when you arrive until you leave.
As the name suggests, there is only room for 8 people and reservations are a must; almost like getting concert tickets.
The atmosphere is great, you use a phone in the hotel lobby to be escorted to a speakeasy for pre dinner drinks which are so unique and delicious.
Then it's time for dinner which doesn't disappoint. We had 19 courses and each one was a piece of art and flavor was unbelievable. We loved how the chef and team explained the inspiration behind each course, which is a cross between Canadian and Japanese cuisines. My wife had the tea pairing and each one was incredible, I had the wine pairing which was very good too.
Cannot wait to come back, reservations open soon!
