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Rotisserie Prime Rib Alberta Beef - CHARCUT University District, Calgary, AB

CHARCUT University District

4.5
4.5
153 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
CHARCUT is a proud female majority-owned and operated destination restaurant and bar from Calgary’s CHAR Hospitality Group – founded by Carrie Jackson and acclaimed chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson. Our menu draws inspiration from Italian and Portuguese traditions, a nod to Connie’s heritage, while celebrating seasonal, artisanal, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. From our handmade pastas and vegetable-forward sharing plates to our house-cured meats, butcher cuts, and rotisserie prime rib of Alberta beef, we take a back to basics, back to flavour approach by evolving simple ingredients. CHARCUT offers a true neighbourhood restaurant experience, a place to gather and connect over great food, drinks, conversation, and company.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Website
    https://www.charcut.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
  • Private party facilities
    Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Offers

  • Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 15:30 - 21:45,Thu - 11:30 - 15:30, 15:30 - 21:45,Fri - 11:30 - 15:30
    Weekdays 2 to 5 PM Half off all wine, beer, cocktails and our house housemade Salumeria & Formaggio No reservation needed, available at both locations

    Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays photo

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 11:30 - 15:30, 15:30 - 21:45
    HALF-CUT @ CHARCUT aka it’s wine Wednesday! Come in for half-priced bottles of wine all day and night at both our downtown and University District locations.

    Wine Wednesday photo

Menu

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What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CHARCUT University District offers a vibrant dining experience in Calgary. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "amazing service," often highlighting the locally-sourced ingredients and creative menu. While the ambiance is lively, some find the noise a bit high. Overall, it's a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable evening.

153 Reviews

  1. Catherine

    VIP

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was exceptional. It’s still too loud in there, but we persist and go.

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  2. Tanya

    VIP

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was delicious Sadly , service was not up to par

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  3. Sean

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for our Anniversary and they made it super special! Delicious food, nice ambiance, super attentive staff. Definitely will come back for another special occasion!

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  4. Ronny

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The music was loud. Cannot hear people talking. But, service and food were great.

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  5. Jeffrey

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    A long hair was found in my meal. A disgusting breach of hygiene was met with an indifferent management response.

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  6. Donna

    VIP

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful table for 2 by the fireplace with exceptional professional service from our server. Food and drinks came promptly and all dishes were outstanding - exceeding our expectations. Steak was done perfectly, crispy potatoes fan-tastic, the blistered tomatoes amazingly flavorful with cheesy sauce cleaned up with beautiful foccacia bread. The zucchini salad was a delightful surprise bursting with flavors all equally balanced. Bravo to our server and all the chefs in the kitchen. Its was a tremendous dining experience for us. Thank you.

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  7. Barb

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointment overall with this experience. We were an hour early for our reservation, so sat at the bar for a cocktail. Then asked the hostess if we could be seated for our reservation. She pointed to our table, so we sat ourselves. 10 minutes after sitting, I received a text stating we didn’t show up for our reservation, so my credit card would be charged. I replied, “we are here & have been here over an hour”. I then received another response “ oh lol” Bartender was good for cocktails at the bar. Good was not good

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  8. Jenniferr

    VIP

    Calgary

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wanted to love it but it was honestly not that nice an experience. We tried the pork belly, the blistered tomatoes, the escargot and the prime rib. We would not recommend any of those dishes. Saturday evening so noise level was ridiculous and server was scarce. It was disappointing - perhaps going on a weekday would have been more pleasant, I don’t know.
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 19 December 2024
    Thanks for taking the time to review us, Jenniferr. We are disappointed that we didn't live up to the high standards we have set on your visit, we appreciate the direct feedback. We are addressing the issues you have shared with us. Thank you again for your gift of feedback

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  9. Jocelyn

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was really great, it was a bit noisy but the food was delicious and portioned well. Our waiter was attentive but not annoying and there was a warm ambiance.
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 19 December 2024
    Your kinds words made our day, Jocelyn! Thank you for taking time to share the details of your dining experience. Glad to hear the service was on point. Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Scott

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food was adequate, but nothing special. The entire evening was just about wrecked as we were ignored for several minutes waiting for a staff member to acknowledge our existence and to seat us for our reservation.
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 19 December 2024
    Thank you for the candid feedback Scott. We are disappointed to hear we did not make you feel welcomed or special. We're always striving to improve and your review is invaluable in this process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more seamless experience.

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FAQs

CHARCUT University District is rated 4.5 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for CHARCUT University District

4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    McLaurin
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace
  • Website
    https://www.charcut.com/
  • Catering
    Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
  • Private party facilities
    Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.
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