The Palomino Smokehouse

Name: The Palomino Smokehouse
Address: 109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 0W5
Telephone: (403) 532-1911
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (171)

CAN$30 and under

Barbecue

109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W5

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Barbecue season never ends at the Palomino Smokehouse!! Situated in the heart of downtown Calgary with the largest smoker in Western Canada. All of our meats are smoked low and slow everyday as we go through pounds of BBQ classics such as Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and Ribs. Our Smoked Chicken, New Orleans style Catfish Po'boy, award winning Chili and rib-sticking Macaroni & Cheese are also extremely popular with the locals. All of our BBQ sauces (House, Chipotle and Carolina Mustard) and Rubs are made in-house and are gluten free. On weekends we feature the famous Cowboy Brunch, our BBQ-inspired take on breakfast classics which are available for both early and not-so-early risers. We feature a large selection of beer, whiskey, bourbon and other spirits to quench your thirst.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 532-1911
Website
http://www.thepalomino.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W5
Neighborhood
Calgary
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 171 people are saying

The Palomino Smokehouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Great for live music
Calgary
Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Palomino Smokehouse is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "great service" in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Known for its hearty BBQ, brisket, and "delicious" sides, it's a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. The outdoor patio and accommodating staff make it a standout choice downtown.

171 Reviews

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Brenda
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I invited my son, who was visiting from Montreal, and friends who relocated to Calgary from Montreal. The food was hearty and delicious. We sat outdoors and enjoyed every minute.
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Alyssa
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for the great birthday ! palamino was very accommodating.
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Jeff
Calgary / Southern Alberta10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're on the hunt for some exceptionally smoked meat, Palomino is the spot. It's a dive bar with amazing food. I've never had a bad meal there and the people are casual and friendly. Will be back as soon as I can and would highly recommend to anyone.
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Salvador
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good location in downtown for an after meeting with customer in a very casual relaxed ambient and if you are craving for some brisket and typical pulled pork and other bbq staples. Service is very fast and food is good. Service is great, they are accessible and ready to serve and help you
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Salimah VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta46 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was cold for all of us. The Fish Po'Boy sandwich only had fish on one half. I will never come here again. Used to be one of my favorite places.
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Monika
Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amazing food as always, the outside patio is the best, our server was amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service! It’s become our favourite lunch spot downtown!😊
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Sonya VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta36 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Four of us dinned here before a show. Super disappointed in the food given this is now owned by concord group. I had pulled jackfruit and my friend had the haddock po boy. The bread was not fresh (buns were hard) on either and the filling just fell out. The other two folks had a bbq assortment and it was ok. The food quality is not up to par with other concord group establishments. Won’t be back. There is much better quality bbq in the city at a better price point.
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Katrina
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my partner here for his birthday and we both loved it! The staff was nice and attentive. It’s such a treat to have a more relaxed place with delicious food downtown near the Calgary tower. I hadn’t been to Palamino before, but we will definitely be going back!
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Stephanie
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience being from out of town! The ribs and everything accompanying it was fantastic and delicious!
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FAQs

The Palomino Smokehouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 532-1911.

The Palomino Smokehouse is rated 4.7 stars by 171 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

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W5

Additional information

Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.thepalomino.ca/
Phone number
(403) 532-1911

The Palomino Smokehouse

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