Smugglers

3.8

3556 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Originally established in 1974, Smuggler's Inn has been serving Alberta prime rib to several generations. Always a popular place for Calgarians to gather and celebrate, we are the preferred dining choice for birthdays, anniversaries, milestones or just meeting friends and family. Our prime rib is the main feature of our diverse menu, available all day, every day any way you like it. From a 9oz. prime rib, all the way up to a 18oz cut, our succulent prime rib is sure to please any appetite. Of course there is a creative selection of steaks, chicken and seafood to satisfy everyone. It would be a great idea if you saved room for one of our delicious desserts...even if you plan on sharing.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 253-5355
Website
http://www.smugglers.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
James Lawson

Location
6920 Macleod Tr. S, Calgary, AB T2H 0L3
Area
Calgary
Cross Street
Glenmore Trail & Macleod Trail South
Parking details
Parking in the rear of the building (East side), as well as on the street.
Public transit
The #81 Macleod Trail stops just in front of the restaurant (both heading North and South) and we are also within walking distance from Chinook Station.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

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Experiences

Smugglers Christmas Brunch Buffet
CA$31.00 - CA$63.00 per person
24 Dec 2024 - 26 Dec 2024
Get ready to sleigh your festive cravings this Christmas with a feast that you won't want to miss. Join us on December 24, 25, and 26 from 10am to 2pm for a Merry Celebration of flavours and joy! Assorted Artisan Pastries & Toast Charcuterie Smoked BC Spring Salmon & Black Tiger Prawns Soup & Salad Station Original Smuggler’s Steak Soup Scrambled Eggs, British Style Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Bacon Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage, Eggs Benedict Classic Stuffing Roasted Vegetables Baked BC Salmon Omelette Station Oven Roasted Turkey AAA Prime Rib Decadent Dessert Display Coffee, Tea, Pop, Juice included with buffet Please kindly note that for this special occasion buffet, there is a dining time limit of 90 minutes per reservation.
Smugglers Traditional Sunday Roast
CA$36.00 - CA$95.00 per person
21 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Smugglers presents Traditional Sunday Roast. Available every Sunday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy a delightful three course Prime Rib dinner for just $55! Start with your choice of Feature Soup or House Salad, followed by AAA 28 Day Aged Prime Rib or Grilled BC Salmon, and conclude with a sweet treat of Sticky Toffee Pudding or a Trio of Ice Cream. $55 Traditional Sunday Roast Three Course Dinner / $99 Traditional Sunday Roast Three Course Dinner with Beverage Pairings / $36 Smuggler's Cut (Main Course Only)
New Years Eve 5 Course Dinner
CA$99.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Indulge in a remarkable five course chef's tasting menu while celebrating the arrival of 2025. Please note that our regular dinner menu will not be offered on Tuesday, December 31st. 1st: ‘Chicken Kyiv’ - Confit Chicken Leg, Garlic Butter. 2nd: Frisee Salad - Dijon Vinaigrette, Bacon & Brown Butter Breadcrumbs, Chicharron. 3rd: White Onion Soup - Leek Oil, Fresh Chives. 4th: (choice of ) Smugglers Prime Rib - Whipped Buttery Mash, Roast Sprouts & Bacon, Roast Tomato, Horseradish & Au Jus OR Grilled Salmon - Braised Leek, Fingerling Potatoes, Capers, Sea Asparagus OR Truffle & Mushroom Risotto - Foraged BC Mushrooms, Fresh Truffle, Parmesan, Arugula Pistou. 5th: Tropical Bliss - Banana Sponge, Coconut Mousse, Mango & Passion Fruit Cremeux.

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Get Ready to Jingle Your Taste Buds! Indulge in Christmas delights at Smugglers that will make you say HO HO Holy Yum! Get ready to sleigh your festive cravings this Christmas with a feast that you won't want to miss. Join us on December 24, 25, 26 from 10am to 2pm for a Merry Celebration of flavours and joy!

Christmas Brunch Buffet

Christmas Brunch BuffetCA$63.00
Beloved Breakfast Classics - Scrambled Eggs, British Style Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Bacon, Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage, Eggs Benedict, Classic Stuffing, Roasted Vegetables, Baked BC Salmon. Assorted Artisan Pastries & Toast. Charcuterie - Assorted Cold Cured Meats, Pickles, Cheese, Nuts, Olives, Honey, Fruits, Crackers. Organic Smoked BC Spring Salmon, Chilled Sustainable Black Tiger Prawns, Classic Cocktail Sauce. Soup & Salad Station - Kale, Romaine, Cabbage, Croutons, Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Caesar Dressing, Blue Cheese Dressing, Italian Dressing. Original Smuggler’s Steak Soup. Featured Action Stations - AAA Prime Rib, Oven Roasted Turkey and Omelette Station. Decadent Dessert Display with 20+ varieties including a Chocolate Fountain & Sugar Cookie Decorating Station. Coffee, Tea, Pop, Juice are included.
Christmas Brunch Buffet - Kids 5 to 12CA$31.00
Beloved Breakfast Classics - Scrambled Eggs, British Style Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Bacon, Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage, Eggs Benedict, Classic Stuffing, Roasted Vegetables, Baked BC Salmon. Assorted Artisan Pastries & Toast. Charcuterie - Assorted Cold Cured Meats, Pickles, Cheese, Nuts, Olives, Honey, Fruits, Crackers. Organic Smoked BC Spring Salmon, Chilled Sustainable Black Tiger Prawns, Classic Cocktail Sauce. Soup & Salad Station - Kale, Romaine, Cabbage, Croutons, Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Caesar Dressing, Blue Cheese Dressing, Italian Dressing. Original Smuggler’s Steak Soup. Featured Action Stations - AAA Prime Rib, Oven Roasted Turkey and Omelette Station. Decadent Dessert Display with 20+ varieties including a Chocolate Fountain & Sugar Cookie Decorating Station. Coffee, Tea, Pop, Juice are included.

What 3,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.8Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

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Discover the vibrant dining experience at Smugglers, known for its "amazing service" and "delicious brunch buffet." This inviting venue offers a delightful array of "tasty desserts" and a "friendly atmosphere." While the prime rib is often praised, be mindful of occasional service hiccups. Visit for a memorable meal!

3,556 Reviews

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Tracey
VIP
Calgary
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dined here for Christmas buffet and felt it was way overpriced for what was available. There was barely any turkey served, gravy was tasteless and side dishes were mostly cold. Unfortunate considering it cost $199 for three people.
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Shane
Calgary
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went to the buffet for Christmas eve lunch. Carving food was cold and English muffin was stale. Waitress was very nice but manager wasn't aware of her own cyber Monday special. Staff took my phone multiple times to inspect the gift card instead of the manager coming to the table. Very awkward lunch.
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Eri
Calgary
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great atmosphere and high quality food they have! Service is amazing and attendants were friendly and accommodating for the brunch Buffett experience we had :) variety of food sections from omelet station to meat carving station, the dessert buffet was a dream! Highly recommend visiting! 💯💯💯
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Silvana
VIP
Vancouver
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was really disappointing on a quiet Monday night, short staffed. It took 45 minutes for us to get wine at the table…The ribeye was not too bad but the peach cobbler was really underwhelming. I did love the Gorgonzola sauce.
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Jan
Calgary
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We had a reservation, were seated, and three times they asked us if we had a reservation! After the 3rd time was annoying . The menu choices were not to my liking. Used to go often when the had a salad bar , and the area with the fire place was open. Don’t think I will be returning
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Craig
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Food is always outstanding and accompanied by great service.
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James
VIP
Calgary
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Smugglers has been around for a long time. This means it goes through good times and it goes through bad times. Sadly, we're in the latter for 2024/5. I've never before been served raw pork, cold food and burnt prime rib. But, since the latest management can't be bothered to staff appropriately... you're on your own. I would've crawled over broken glass for a water, and the single drink that we were offered (excepting the managers attempt to pacify), well, apparently liquids are slim pickings these days. Don't blame the staff. Our poor waiter was the only one in the entire restaurant and the manager - nowhere to be seen. Only showed when there was a meltdown at any of the tables in the room. So... mystery solved. Why is Smugglers in a down phase? It'll be a number of years before we bother coming back.
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Mike
VIP
Calgary
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I had not been to smugglers in over 10 years. I had fond memories and was expecting the same, but I was hugely disappointed in the food the portions of food and the service. I won’t be going back for at least another 10 years.
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Denise
Calgary
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Sunday Roast 3 course special and it was amazing. The salad was fresh with delicious dressing and the prime rib with mashed potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding and roasted vegetables was delectable and to finish it off, we had the sticky toffee pudding which was amazing
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Brittany
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful inside, brunch menu was diverse and delicious
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Smugglers is rated 3.8 stars by 3556 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

6920 Macleod Tr. S, Calgary, AB T2H 0L3

Additional information

Cross Street
Glenmore Trail & Macleod Trail South
Area
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking in the rear of the building (East side), as well as on the street.
Public transit
The #81 Macleod Trail stops just in front of the restaurant (both heading North and South) and we are also within walking distance from Chinook Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
James Lawson
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.smugglers.ca/
Phone number
(403) 253-5355

Smugglers

Make a booking

Additional information

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Experiences

Smugglers Christmas Brunch Buffet

Smugglers Traditional Sunday Roast

New Years Eve 5 Course Dinner

Popular dishes

Chocolate Cake

Tenderloin 9oz

Chicken Pot Pie

Menu

Christmas Brunch Buffet

Christmas Brunch BuffetCA$63.00

Christmas Brunch Buffet - Kids 5 to 12CA$31.00

What 3,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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