Come taste a delectable meal at National On 8th. Come sit at the bar with a cocktail and recline on their terrace under the sun. They are open after-hours from Monday to Saturday and are conveniently reachable by public transit but also by bicycle and car. They are situated in a surrounding characterized with merchants and parks.more...See more text
Servicing the business sector of downtown Calgary, West Restaurant is a great place to have lunch with colleagues or clients. The atmosphere is very modern and populated with business clientele, the service is quick, the pricing is reasonable, and the food is delicious.
The only challenge I had was that I didn't make a reservation for lunch, and at 11:30 it was very busy and our table of 3 just about did not get in. There isn't any signage in ScotiaBank (as of posting May 21, 2010) as to where to go, at least I couldn't see it, so you have to make your way to the 2nd floor to enter the restaurant.
Overall, I would visit West restaurant again.
Standing in stark contrast to the dark and moody atmosphere of the bar’s interior just one floor below, the rooftop patio at the Stephen Avenue location of National is a hedonistic delight packed with beautiful people, outdoor games and a wide variety of drinks and delectable pub grub. Blow off some steam and catch up with loved ones over happy hour drinks from 3 to 6 p.m., when all draft drinks are $0.25 per ounce.
Situated on the upper level of Scotia Centre, National on 8th exudes plenty of relaxed, craft-beer-hall charm and serves contemporary pub food with its pints. Notable lunch dishes include the Clive Burger, chilaquiles (from the all-day breakfast selection) and crispy chicken sandwich. Come for the food and drinks, and stay for the games. Ping-pong, anyone? In the summer months, enjoy your lunch break on the establishment’s roomy outdoor patio.
If you and your workmates dig craft beer and a better class of pub food, National on 8th is located on the Plus-30 level of Scotia Centre in downtown Calgary. Every weekday from 3 pm to 6 pm, the big and bustling restaurant and bar offers happy hour drink specials.