


Calgary
Grazers
Seasonal Calgary Zoo restaurant serving refined, locally sourced dishes beside the alpaca yard in a newly renovated dining space.
canadian · farm-to-table · contemporary · asian-inspired
Our story
At Grazers Restaurant, we invite guests to enjoy fine dining with a wild twist in the heart of the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo. Our newly renovated space features floor-to-ceiling windows, cozy cedar paneling, and a private licensed patio overlooking the alpaca herd, creating a distinctive setting for lunch during a zoo visit or an intimate gathering.We craft dishes with ingredients sourced from Canadian farms, local vendors, and our own zoo gardens. Through our food and hospitality, we connect the dining experience with the zoo's wider commitment to wildlife conservation and memorable experiences in a one-of-a-kind setting.
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My work recently hosted our annual Christmas/New Years party at Grazers because we wanted to enjoy Zoolights during the last week. The venue is absolutely stunning and spacious. We all had an amazing time!The staff did a phenomenal job ensuring 50+ healthcare workers and their partners were well looked after throughout the event, which made my and my co-host's job super easy. We opted to do the buffet option as it offered a wide variety (appetizers, entrée, and desserts) for a reasonable price. The food tasted fresh and was so delicious! We loved how attentive and friendly the wait staff were because they ensured the food was refilled promptly, plates were cleared quickly, and water glasses were constantly kept full.We really appreciated the private spacious venue at Grazers, as we've had
We love the food at the zoo! The Grazers restaurant is quiant, peaceful and a great ambiance inside and out. The food is always amazing, sourced from local ingredients with vibrant and fresh flavours. Prices are very fair and service is quick and efficient.Don't sleep on this restaurant!! It's better thab many restaurants I've had outside the zoo :) Members also get 10% off!
Very disappointing experience. We had a reservation, and my 2-year-old was asleep in his stroller. The hostess told us it was fine to bring him in, but when we were about to be seated, the manager informed us that the stroller wasn't allowed, even though two other families were dining with strollers in the same area.She insisted I wake my sleeping toddler or remove the stroller seat and place it on a chair, which I felt was unsafe. When I explained my concerns, they were dismissed instead of being treated with understanding.I left feeling embarrassed and humiliated. The issue wasn't the policy, it was the inconsistent enforcement, poor communication, and lack of empathy toward families with young children.
The animals are cool…but the food is luxurious! Our first time at Calgary Zoo and we wanted to take in a full and beautiful dining lunch experience. And the AC was an attractive option too in the hot heat of a summer day. The zoo has tons of walking so coming here for your lunch is something I would definitely recommend. The menu had so many delightful options we had a hard time deciding but ALL of the dishes we ordered ended up being incredible!The service was good. The layout was a little awkward with the bathrooms being right by the kitchen door so I felt like I was constantly seeing almost crashes from the staff and people just coming out of the bathrooms. But the restaurant itself is finely decorated, we enjoying the TVs showing close ups on some of the zoo animals. The kids menu had
Yes! We found the perfect street nachos! The reason why you see a wine it’s because they have special drink each day and on Wednesday it was lucky wine! Overall the place is clean and the service is on top. The server didn’t hesitate to explain each and everything on the menu so that I can make a decision. She is really friendly.
Guest testimonials
We love the food at the zoo! The Grazers restaurant is quiant, peaceful and a great ambiance inside and out. The food is always amazing, sourced from local ingredients with vibrant and fresh flavours. Prices are very fair and service is quick and efficient.
The animals are cool…but the food is luxurious! Our first time at Calgary Zoo and we wanted to take in a full and beautiful dining lunch experience. And the AC was an attractive option too in the hot heat of a summer day.
Yes! We found the perfect street nachos! The reason why you see a wine it’s because they have special drink each day and on Wednesday it was lucky wine! Overall the place is clean and the service is on top. The server didn’t hesitate to explain each and everything on the menu so that I can make a decision. She is really friendly.
Went for the first time with my mom and my baby yesterday and SO impressed!! Sat on the patio and enjoyed a nonalcoholic aperol spritz, a Cobb salad, and shrimp tacos - service and food were awesome, shady trees were beautiful, and it was cute to eat by the alpacas and ostrich. Such a nice oasis from the busy zoo. Will definitely go back!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch once again at Grazers. Lots of different choices. The fish tacos were superb and the clubhouse wonderful. Rowan is an excellent server and provided top service.
We stopped in here on the Easter Weekend and they had an incredible buffet set up. There was a great selection to choose from and the food was absolutely incredible. There was nothing that someone tried that they didn't like. It was great to stop in and have a hearty delicious meal at the Zoo.
We attended a friend's wedding at Grazers this weekend and loved the food! We started with a salad, everything was fresh and interesting to look at. Our table all had the chicken and it was a hit with everyone. Dessert was delicious. The staff was attentive and kept everything going at a good pace. We would definitely recommend it.
You can get all of the fast food staples at the Calgary Zoo (burgers, chicken, ice cream, etc), but you can also go to Grazers and get a full service restaurant experience. I had pasta, salad, soup, and about ten thousand little desert samplers, and overall it was comparable to or better than any similarly priced restaurant - the service was super fast, even though it was busy, it was calm and quiet inside, and the food was really quite good.
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Open · closes 5:00 PM
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