Alberta beef is one of the most popular exports of this northern Canadian province and as such, it’s also something you can find in restaurants across Calgary. From venues specialising solely in steak, to some of the best bars and restaurants in Calgary. These hotspots offer Alberta beef cooked just how you like it, so if steak makes you salivate then this is a great city to eat out in. From family-friendly spots to romantic destinations that are perfect for date nights, celebratory gems and casual hotspots for group dining, the best steakhouses in Calgary promise a memorable time.
Book a private dining room for a special occasion and experience that little extra bit of luxury at a prime steakhouse in central Calgary. Enjoy the smoky flavour of wood-fired steaks at a restaurant in Banff with a warm mid-century chalet-style dining room. Head to Downtown for some Brazilian-inspired meats carved at your table, with live jazz on weekends. Sample meats cured in-house in the University District, with rotisserie prime rib and butcher-cut steaks on the menu.
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The best steakhouses in Calgary for premium Alberta beef cooked exactly how you like it
For a luxurious Hollywood take on the classic steakhouse – book at Chairman’s Steakhouse in Calgary
Upscale, luxurious and featuring only the highest grades of meat and seafood, Chairman’s Steakhouse delivers a Calgary dining experience like no other. In partnership with Vintage Group, Chairman’s embodies old Hollywood from the glitz and glamour days. Think Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, fedoras, feather boas and a place where everybody knows your name. With only the highest quality cuts of meat, an unparalleled wine list and some innovative cocktails, this is a night out you’ll remember for a long time to come. Signature dishes include the 12oz New York Steak Sinatra – cooked how you like it and served with Pacific white prawns, sauteed mushrooms and vegetables and a marsala cream sauce. For date night, or just to share with a friend, there’s a 36oz Canada prime bone-in smoked ribeye or an Australian Wagyu tomahawk, each with your choice of two signature sides.
For ranch-style dining with panoramic mountain views – try Chuck’s Steakhouse and Patio in Banff
If there’s one thing better than a great steak, it’s a view of the mountains while you eat it. And at Chuck’s Steakhouse and Patio that’s exactly what you can expect. With only the highest quality Alberta beef on the menu, every dish is sumptuous – dry aged in-house, grilled over mesquite and hardwood, and finished in an 1800-degree broiler for that perfect crust. Book a private mountain-view dining room for a special occasion, or take a seat in the ranch-inspired public dining area – every seat in the house is the best seat. The steaks at Chuck’s are sourced from three ranches, all less than 350km from the restaurant. Grass-fed, free-range, premium meats are the only grade that makes it to your table. From a family platter chateaubriand to individual tenderloin, ribeye, striploin and much more.
For Brazilian-style steaks with live jazz – visit Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse Calgary Downtown in Downtown Calgary
In a unique dining experience at one of Calgary’s best steakhouses, Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse Calgary Downtown lets you lead the way when it comes to service. Take a wander through the extensive hot and cold counters to choose your accompaniments, then select your meat and have the server carve it table-side. This is churrasco, or Brazilian barbecue, at its best. The meats are marinated in South American spices and grilled on skewers over open flames for an intense smokey flavour. And with live Brazilian jazz to entertain you, you’ll want to stay all night long. Whet your appetite with a Brazilian pina colada before diving into an indulgent eating experience. For a set price, you can enjoy unlimited cuts of 13 types of meat, plus your choice of appetizers and sides from the bars. Try petite tender beef garlic steak, maple-cured ham, bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin and more.
For the best wood-fired steaks in Calgary – pay a visit to Bluebird Wood-Fired Steakhouse and Fondue in Banff
Specialising in prime rib but with plenty more than that on the menu, Bluebird Wood-Fired Steakhouse and Fondue has a cosy chalet-style interior that will make you feel right at home. From early brunch to evening cocktails, take a seat by the roaring fire and bask in the warmth of good food and great conversation. From 4 pm until 5 pm every day, enjoy 50% off fondue and great deals on cocktails and pints. But the steak is the real showstopper here, so be sure to save room. The prime rib is all-day roasted and comes in a 10oz, 12oz or 16oz cut, served with Bluebird steak spice, horseradish crème and natural beef jus, with a Yorkshire pudding on the side. Or, try an Alberta steak with peppercorn or bearnaise sauce – striploin, ribeye or tenderloin cuts, cooked your way.
For one of the best family-friendly steakhouses in Calgary – take the gang to The Keg Steakhouse and Bar in Calgary, Downtown, Crowfoot, Market Mall, Macleod Trail and Lethbridge
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar has six locations, in central Calgary, Downtown, Crowfoot, Market Mall, Macleod Trail and Lethbridge and is the perfect venue to get the family together over steaks and more. Prime rib is the house speciality, alongside all your favourite cuts of steak, fresh seafood, crisp salads and warming soups. The prime rib is marinated in a signature blend of Keg spices and slow-roasted to perfect tenderness, before being hand-carved. Add a signature Keg martini or a glass of red from the extensive wine list to complement your steak. Or sample something different, from juicy lobster tails to blackened chicken, or a vegetarian shepherd’s pie with mushrooms and red wine gravy. All this in a fun and welcoming dining area that is truly comfortable
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For local beef, game and fowl cooked over open coal and wood fires – book your seat at The Guild in Calgary
With a name inspired by long-ago guild halls, The Guild retains the charm that comes with being somewhere that feels a little bit secretive. Exemplifying an exciting new take on not only cookery and barkeeping but also butchery, this is without a doubt one of the best steakhouses in Calgary. The beef is local and the cooking techniques utilise open flames on both coal and wood for that authentic smoky flavour that you can’t get any other way. Spanning two cosy floors and with one of the largest patios for drinking and dining in Calgary, you can enjoy prime steak in comfortable luxury. Pop in for weekend brunch with steak and eggs, or for happy hour on any day from 2 pm until 6 pm. For dinner, maybe sample the maple-glazed short rib with prairie grains or the juicy garlic shrimp risotto with fennel and saffron.
For butcher-cut steaks and rotisserie prime rib – book a table at CHARCUT University District in the University District of Calgary
Specialising in rotisserie prime rib and butcher-cut meats, CHARCUT University District is the best steakhouse in Calgary with a Mediterranean twist. Founded by Carrie Jackson, this destination restaurant is proudly female-majority-owned. The menu, created by acclaimed chefs John Jackson and Connie DeSousa, is inspired by Portuguese and Italian culinary traditions, with thoughtfully sourced artisanal and seasonal ingredients. It’s a real neighbourhood gem encouraging connections, not only with your own group but with the staff and other diners. Happy hour runs from 2 pm until 5 pm every weekday, with offers on beer, wine, cocktails and the zero-proof Salumeria menu. Complement your drink with a lightly smoked Alberta short rib direct from the butcher, served with organic crispy potatoes, or a daily featured butcher shop rotisserie parmesan fries and wild greens. If for some reason you don’t fancy a steak, try an artisan pizza, house-made pasta dish or whole branzino grilled with summer squash and lemon butter.
For one of the best steakhouses in Calgary for ranch-specific Alberta beef – check out MODERN STEAK on Stephen Avenue in Calgary
Much more than a traditional steakhouse, MODERN STEAK on Stephen Avenue strives to be the very best steakhouse in Calgary, known for being one of a handful of Canadian restaurants that serve Wagyu, dry-aged, wet-aged, grain-fed and grass-fed beef 365 days a year. Expect ranch-specific, pasture-raised Alberta beef cooked at an 1800-degree infrared grill for a juicy steak centre and flavourful crust every time. The decor and music are warm and modern, breaking away from the traditional steakhouse dark woods and leathers. Menu highlights include the modern benchmark showcase, featuring four cuts of steak to serve three to four people, and the filet trio for two to three guests. The sharing steak platters are perfect for date night.
For one of the best steakhouses in Calgary for private dining – book a table or a private room at Vintage Chophouse & Tavern in central Calgary
Voted one of Calgary’s best steakhouses, Vintage Chophouse & Tavern has been serving only the finest cuts of meat for over two decades and counting. The strong reputation of the restaurant, while anchored in its meat program, also lies on the shoulders of an excellent selection of seafood, signature side dishes and salads. Not only that, there are also over 700 carefully selected wines for you to find the ideal pairing for any meal you choose. There are five unique dining areas, including public, private and semi-private, each with comfortable seating and its own individual ambience. Great for business meals or a night out with friends. Start with prime steak tartare and truffle aioli, move on to an Alberta rack of lamb with creamy shallot peppercorn jus, or sample the steak of your dreams – ribeye, tenderloin, striploin or Wagyu with any two signature sides.
For Canadian Prime Grade steaks and handcrafted cocktails – take your seat at Hy’s Steakhouse – Calgary in Calgary
Taking the classic steakhouse tradition and giving it a modern twist, Hy’s Steakhouse – Calgary brings you recipes both traditional and reimagined, with a little old school pizzazz. Hy’s favourites, which include the steak Diane and the Caesar salad, are prepared tableside for your entertainment. Popular menu choices include the cheese toast for two, “famously irresistible since 1955”, and the beef Wellington with filet tenderloin, foie gras and oyster mushroom duxelles. Finish with bananas foster, dramatically flambeed at the table with dark rum and served with vanilla ice cream. In pride of place at Hy’s is the circular grill room enclosed in glass, so you can see what the chefs are up to without having to get too close. The bar is horseshoe-shaped, encouraging socialisation, and surrounded by a series of dining spaces accommodating both spacious and intimate events.
Some of the best steak in the world comes from Alberta and, as the largest city in the province, Calgary naturally offers some of the best specimens. Whether you like yours cooked to a crisp, rare and tender or anywhere in between, you’ll find it at the best steakhouses in Calgary.
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