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

CHARCUT University District

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4.6
4.6
204 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse
4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    McLaurin
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Offers

  • Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM,Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    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 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM
    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

What 204 people are saying

CHARCUT University District reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CHARCUT University District offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful food" and "fabulous service." The menu features standout dishes like "scrumptious" pizza and prime rib, with a focus on quality ingredients. The ambiance is lively, perfect for special occasions. While a few service hiccups were noted, overall it's a "highly recommended" spot for a memorable meal.

204 Reviews
  1. Roda

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience celebrating my husband’s birthday at CHARCUT. They made it extra special with a birthday balloon at our table and a complimentary round of champagne. The croquettes and tomato/cheese appetizers were outstanding, and the steaks were delicious. The crispy potatoes were good, though a bit strong in fat flavor for my taste. Overall, a fantastic night with great food and thoughtful touches!

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  2. Cassidy

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We really liked the food and thought that the selection was good.  however, when a restaurant does small and large plates that are meant to share, typically they make sure to stagger the dishes to come at an appropriate time. This was not the case for our visit to CHARCUT. All of our dishes were brought simultaneously which left very little room for any plates and made the eating experience a little uncomfortable. In the future, it may be nice to provide guests with an option of whether they would like meals to come all at once or staggered prior to putting in orders. Alternatively, they could also notify guests that all dishes come at once so that they can order appropriately.

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  3. Ryan VIP

    Calgary2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Side dish potatoes undercooked and under salted, main chicken was over cooked and dry, and initial bill was wrong - nearly overcharged by almost twice the amount it should have been. Overall a disappointing dining experience.

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  4. Sharon

    Calgary37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service, wonderful food. Would highly recommend!

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  5. Vanessa

    Calgary8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, food was good, we had 12oz of prime rib cooked medium, roasted potatoes, bone marrow, zucchini salad, chenin blanc and a beer. We celebrated a birthday. Would like to try other items on the menu next time

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  6. Derek VIP

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night! Has a wonderful time with incredible food and service!
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on April 24, 2025
    Hi Derek Thank you for joining us at Charcut UD. Your review makes us very happy! Hope to see you again soon

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  7. Mckenna

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great experience! The service was 10/10 all the staff was so friendly and kind. The food and drinks were amazing. Will definitely be back!
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thank you for sharing such kind words about your visit, ! Happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the service, food and drinks. See you next time!

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  8. Chuck

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When we arrived the host was cold and not very welcoming. Our server was great. The pizza was awesome and caborana was cold but was tasty(probably better hot). Overall a not bad experience
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hi Chuck Thanks for visiting us and for your candid feedback. Sorry to hear about your welcome experience and the chilly pasta, we are always striving to improve and this will help us. We will be sure to pass along to the team. We hope to see you again.

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  9. Arup VIP

    Calgary9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great ! It was my second time we went with our friends and we all enjoyed the vibrant ambiance and the friendly staff who all were of excellent quality! Food was of very good quality and value!
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hi Arup Your kinds words made our day! Thank you for returning, that means a lot to us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our living atmosphere and the service and food quality was great. Don't be a stranger!

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  10. Cecile

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the verde salad, pizza margarita and roasted carrots - Absolutely scrumptious!! So happy you now serve espresso coffees.
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hello Cecile We are happy to hear you found the salad, pizza and the carrots scrumptious! Insider tip- new menu coming soon and the carrots may disappear from the menu until the fall. our chef's are working on some great new spring dishes. Hope to see you soon.

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CHARCUT University District is rated 4.6 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for CHARCUT University District

4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    McLaurin
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • 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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