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Ten Foot Henry

The guide was updated: 2024-08-29

Taking its name from a comic strip character by Carl Anderson, Ten Foot Henry is a restaurant that takes pride in using freshly picked vegetables for many of its dishes. Other than the many vegetarian options, you can have pasta in the form of bucatini and tagliatelle, or pick from their fish and meat offerings, such as their spring salmon and masala chicken.

Useful Information

Address: 1209 1st Street Southwest, Calgary
More Info: Special brunch menu Sat & Sun 11am–2pm
Opening hours: Daily 11am–11pm
Website: www.tenfoothenry.com
Phone: +1 403 475 5537
Email: eat@tenfoothenry.com

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Pigeonhole

Pigeonhole

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Ten Foot Henry

Ten Foot Henry

Taking its name from a comic strip character by Carl Anderson, Ten Foot Henry is a restaurant that takes pride in using freshly picked vegetables for many of its dishes. Other than the many vegetarian options, you can have pasta in the form of bucatini and tagliatelle, or pick from their fish and meat offerings, such as their spring salmon and masala chicken.

Modern Steak

Modern Steak

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Blue Star Diner

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Minas Brazilian Steakhouse

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Vero Bistro Moderne

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