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EIGHT

4.7(84)

Eight-seat Calgary tasting counter exploring contemporary Canadian cuisine through multicultural stories, local ingredients, and changing daily menus.

contemporary canadian · tasting menu · indigenous-inspired · multicultural · fine dining

Open · closes 12:00 AM

Signature Dishes

Canadian Reflection Menu

$335

A dynamic, daily-changing Canadian tasting menu celebrating Canada’s multicultural culinary identity. The experience begins with bubbles or cocktails in the parlour at 5:30 PM, followed by the tasting menu at 6:00 PM. The menu is composed daily and substitutions are not accepted.

Cultural Chef Exchange 2026 – Japan

$995

A special collaborative tasting-menu event featuring Tokyo chefs Naoto Kishimoto and Natsuko Takahashi. Scheduled for August 15, 2026.

Bubbles or Cocktails

$0

Available in the parlour before the tasting menu begins. Individual drink selections and prices were not published.

Wine Pairing

$0

Wine pairings are available with the tasting menu. Specific pairing options and prices were not published on the accessible menu sources.

Mocktail Pairing

$0

Non-alcoholic pairings are available with the tasting menu. Specific selections and prices were not published.

About

Chef Darren MacLean leads EIGHT’s intimate eight-seat tasting experience in Calgary, exploring the stories, ingredients, cultures, and traditions that shape contemporary Canadian cuisine. He developed his culinary perspective through extensive study and travel in Japan and through cooking in Calgary’s high-end restaurants before opening Downtownfood, Shokunin, NUPO, and EIGHT. MacLean was the sole Canadian finalist on Netflix’s The Final Table and has received international recognition, including One Knife – Excellent at The Best Chef Awards 2025.

Darren MacLean, Executive Chef

Darren MacLean

Executive Chef

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Opening Hours

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

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631 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1C3, Canada

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Reviews

4.7(84)

Allan Schaefer

8 months ago

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.

Cat Chow

11 months ago

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.

Mike Brock

a month ago

Every dish was next level — creative, beautiful, and packed with flavour. You can tell there is serious talent and passion behind every plate.

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Jim Or

June 20, 2026

The experience started with thoughtfully researched drinks by the amazing Randy in afterEIGHT. Then, into the horseshoe-shaped, 8-ish seat, intimate Eight space, I personally enjoy the views of all the food preparation and assembly.

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Karyn

March 2, 2026

We were greeted by Sandrina who had such a charm about her in every way. She explained the pairings so well and had lots of information about the wineries and the beverage. Randy, the mixologist had so much passion for his creations (which were absolute fire) and was very personable.

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Kevin

June 19, 2026

There were numerous items and flavour combinations I had never experienced before, and there wasn't a single course out of the 18 that I did not thoroughly enjoy. The stories behind each dish and the fact that the ingredients were local also made the experience even more enjoyable.

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Josh Or

June 20, 2026

Best dining experience of my life. Every dish was exceptional, thoughtfully prepared, and paired with a story that made the experience even more memorable.

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Brady

May 29, 2026

We were excited for the food but weren't quite sure what to expect from "Canadian Cuisine". Absolutely everything about this experience - food, drinks, service, setting, and especially the story - was exceptional.

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Sean

June 26, 2026

Truly and unforgettable experience. A beautiful, intimate setting with superb service and world class drinks/food. A must go

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Travis

March 8, 2026

You have to try this dining experience. Calgary is lucky to have this quality of food and drink, paired with this amazing staff.

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