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Smugglers, Calgary, AB

Smugglers

3.7
3.7
3566 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (403) 253-5355
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    James Lawson
  • 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

Experiences

  • Smugglers Weekend Brunch Buffet

    CA$39.00 per person

    25 Jan 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
    Smugglers is excited to share that our weekend brunch service will transition to a full buffet featuring all you can eat prime rib, beginning the weekend of January 25 and 26, 2025. Treat yourself to beloved breakfast classics like scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, pork sausage, turkey sausage, eggs benedict, and made to order omelettes. Savour additional favourites such as charcuterie, soup & salad bar, smugglers original steak soup and of course - our renowned AAA prime rib! And don't forget our indulgent dessert selection, boasting over 20 items, all freshly baked from scratch by our award winning pastry team.
    Smugglers Weekend Brunch Buffet photo
  • Date Night at Smuggler's

    CA$99.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    This Valentine's Day, impress your loved one with a memorable date night at Smugglers on Friday, February 14th! Enjoy a magical evening by treating yourself to our Valentines Day Plank For Two, featuring Prime Rib, Beef Ribs, Pork Ribs, Chorizo Sausage, Garlic Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetables, and Fries. Accompanied by our selection of House Made Sauces - perfect for sharing and savouring together. Make this Valentine's Day unforgettable with great food and a romantic atmosphere. Reserve your table now to secure a spot.
    Date Night at Smuggler's photo

What 3,566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smugglers offers a mix of experiences, with standout service from staff like Marvin and a positive brunch atmosphere. While some guests raved about the "great atmosphere" and "excellent food," others noted changes in menu options and ambiance. The prime rib is often praised, though recent experiences suggest a need for consistency in food quality and service.

3,566 Reviews
  1. Kaitlyne

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow, even though it was a quiet Saturday dinner rush. It took us over an hour to get our food from when we ordered. Our server said our food was coming out soon but it took an additional 25 mins to arrive. Individual drink orders took 5-10 mins to arrive. We haven't visited since 2022, it used to be one of our favorite restaurants for celebrations. Unfortunately, our experience left us feeling like the quality and service has went down from before Covid and we are unlikely to return.

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  2. Victoria

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our son, mother, spouse had a very delicious meal at smugglers to celebrate a birthday. Two of us had 6 ounce temderloins with fries and veggies, and the guys had large rib Eye steaks with fries and veggies. The steaks were amazing! The peppercorn sauce for the steaks was fantastic. The service was excellent!

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  3. Harry

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The decor is from the 80’s. Service was SLOW .. too few staff on the floor. Worst prime rib I’ve had in a long time. Mashed potatoes looked like they had squeezed out of caulking gun or maybe scooped with an ice cream scooper. Took 30+ minutes to order drinks and dinner. Another 20 minutes to get the drinks and an hour to get dinner.

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  4. Pamela

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service very salty food and hard to chew calamari

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  5. Sharmane

    VIP

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was OK. The no salad bar is a big change and a really disappointing one. It’s very clustered here now and the noise carries so we listened to almost two hours of babies crying non stop. A few in our group liked their prime rib but one cut was very poor. The pasta was good but bland. The Ribs were awful though, no one ate them. The cheese bread was the star of the show. I wouldn’t recommend this place and we don’t intend on returning ourselves.

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  6. David

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were sat in the bar for New Years Eve dinner. Ambiance in the bar is lack-luster with too much lighting. Requested the Smugglers Amber beer - out. Asked for a 9 ounce red wine and received a glass of wine filled to the rim - not classy. We were only checked on once by our server, which resulted in the shortest meal I've ever had at a nicer non-chain restaurant (45 min). It was very underwhelming and was not a great New Years Eve experience for myself or my daughter.

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  7. Travis

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Great atmosphere. And great service. And the food was delicious.

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  8. colin

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    They gave our reservation in the dinning room away to another couple whose name was “similar” they said. They then put us in the bar, a dark raised cubical directly across from bar, awful ambiance. Slow to be served. Had to ask for our wine. Had to ask for horseradish that was to have come with meal. Very disappointing for a New Years Eve celebratory dinner we were looking forward, especially after making reservations weeks before, and answering their many texts of confirmation.
    SmugglersResponded on 5 January 2025
    Dear Colin, Thank you very much for your review, I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the atmosphere of the bar. Please reach out before your next visit and we will ensure that your receive your preferred table. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  9. Nancy

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Smugglers would normally get all 5 stars. However, the day before our reservation we were told they were now doing a fixed menu… gives no choice to go elsewhere at the last minute before New Years Eve, next was having to sit beside a large group with a toddler… didn’t expect to have to spend a special evening out dining beside a toddler ( I love kids but not at finer dining establishments), which leads to the noise level of a squealing child, the food was good as we had prime rib… the starters not so much. I booked for the oyster bar which was not available now with a fixed menu. 5 stars go to our server Marvin, he was attentive even with having to oversee a lot of other tables, friendly, and professional… thank you Marvin for making our night!

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  10. Bruce

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Normally the prime rib is excellent. Last night it was dry not tough but not really enjoyable. As well they had a special menu only. I thought when booking we could order from normal menu. Instead of 38 for prime rib it was 59. In their defense the server asked how it was and I mentioned that it was not great. She offered to replace it and I said it was okay. Guess I only have myself to blame. As we walked out I saw other prime ribs that looked more like what I would have expected.
    SmugglersResponded on 5 January 2025
    Dear Bruce, Thank you very much for your review. I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your Prime Rib. Please let me know when you will return and I will personally ensure that that your cut exceeds your expectations. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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Smugglers is rated 3.7 stars by 3566 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Smugglers

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Glenmore Trail & Macleod Trail South
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • 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
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