Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Calgary | Silver Dragon Restaurant
Since 1966, Silver Dragon Restaurant has been Calgary's premier destination for authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine. Our Hong Kong-trained chefs craft over 200 traditional dishes daily, from signature ginger beef to live seafood preparations. As a family-owned establishment, we combine decades of culinary expertise with warm hospitality, offering dim sum trolley service, private dining rooms, and catering for weddings and corporate events.Our Calgary location on 3 Avenue SE anchors Chinatown, while our Banff outpost at 109 Spray Avenue provides mountain vistas alongside our renowned menu. With extensive vegetarian options, including our Buddhist Feast, and convenient takeout/delivery services across downtown Calgary and suburbs, we remain committed to delivering exceptional Chinese cuisine rooted in tradition and perfected through experience.
Services
Dim Sum
Seafood Dishes
Catering Services
Take-out
Delivery
Vegetarian Specialties
Private Dining Rooms
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have over 55 years of experience serving authentic Chinese cuisine in Calgary
- Our Hong Kong-trained chefs prepare over 200 traditional Cantonese and Szechuan dishes
- We offer comprehensive catering services for weddings and corporate events
- We operate Calgary's original dim sum trolley restaurant since 1966
- Our menu includes extensive vegetarian options including Buddhist Feast dishes
What people say
Award-winning Chinese food
Best dim sum restaurant
Top 6 Chinese restaurants
Satisfy all vegetarian cravings
Stunning Rocky Mountain views
Services
Dim Sum
Our daily dim sum service features traditional Cantonese delicacies served from rolling carts. Available from opening until 2:30 PM for lunch and continuing until closing. Dishes include shrimp dumplings, pork buns, and seasonal specialties prepared fresh daily by experienced chefs.
Seafood Dishes
Live seafood preparation includes lobster, crab, prawns, and clams from our on-site tanks. Chefs expertly prepare dishes using traditional methods like steaming, stir-frying, and spicy Szechuan-style cooking. Available as la carte selections or part of multi-course dining experiences.
Catering Services
Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and banquets with customized menus. We provide traditional Chinese banquet dishes, buffet setups, and on-site service staff. Available at our private dining rooms or off-site locations across Calgary and surrounding areas.
Vegetarian Specialties
Extensive vegetarian options include Buddhist Feast with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and seaweed, plus vegetable spring rolls and Ma Po Fried Tofu. Dishes use premium ingredients and traditional preparation methods to deliver authentic flavors without meat or seafood.
Private Dining Rooms
Contemporary Pan-Asian style private rooms accommodate groups for special occasions. Features include dedicated service, customizable menus, and banquet facilities for weddings or corporate functions. Available at both Calgary and Banff locations with capacity for up to 100 guests.
Questions
What makes Silver Dragon Restaurant Restaurant unique?
We combine 55+ years of culinary tradition with Hong Kong-trained chefs preparing over 200 authentic dishes daily, including Calgary's original dim sum trolley service since 1966.
Do you offer vegetarian options?
Yes, we feature 12+ vegetarian specialties including our popular Buddhist Feast with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and seaweed prepared in traditional Chinese styles.
Are private dining rooms available?
Yes, we offer private banquet facilities at both Calgary and Banff locations, accommodating groups up to 100 guests with customized menus and dedicated service.
Do you deliver Chinese food?
We deliver to downtown Calgary and nearby suburbs. For delivery orders, please call our order desk at 403-264-5326 during business hours.
What are dim sum hours?
Daily dim sum service runs from opening until 2:30 PM for lunch, with evening dim sum available from 2:30 PM until closing.
Do you have a Banff location?
Yes, our Banff restaurant recently moved to 109 Spray Avenue, offering stunning mountain views and a slightly different menu than our Calgary location.
