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Thomsons Kitchen & Bar, Calgary, AB

Thomsons Kitchen & Bar

4.4
4.4
178 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Thomsons Kitchen & Bar is a renowned destination for casual dining and after-work drinks. Guests can look forward to a menu offering authentic Canadian dishes prepared in a modern way and a stylish bar serving a well-curated selection of wines, local beers and specialty cocktails. Visit us on Sundays for our iconic Sunday Brunch Buffet.


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (403) 616-3567
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alexander Schaefer
  • Private party facilities
    Thomsons Kitchen & Bar is available to be booked for private events. Right next to the restaurant is Thomsons Social Hub. Perfect for the unconventional and bold occasions, the Social Hub is a unique space that features original sandstone walls and brick archways from the 1890s. Its old-world charm is matched with modern conveniences and advanced audio-visual technology. Highlight of the space is an interactive open kitchen. Let's start planning your special event! Call our Sales & Catering team at (403) 717 1234 or email salescalrc@hyatt.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Located in downtown along the historic Stephen Avenue Walk
  • Parking details
    Guests dining at Thomsons Kitchen & Bar are entitled to complimentary self-parking at the hotel @ $32 underground parkade (based on availability). Please present your parking ticket to a Thomsons server for validation. The hotel has temporarily suspended valet services as part of the enhance safety measures in place.
  • Public transit
    The C-TRAIN platform is ideally situated adjacent to Hyatt Regency Calgary, where Thomsons Kitchen & Bar is located. You can travel for only $3.50 per trip. The Downtown C-TRAIN transportation is a free fare zone. Taxis are also available 24 hours a day in front of the hotel.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for brunch

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Good for business meals

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Good for business meals

  • Calgary

    Great for brunch

  • Calgary

    Good for business meals

  • Calgary

    Good for business meals

178 Reviews
  1. LynnT

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    While I understand inflation is an issue, it was disappointing that the steak sandwich ( my favorite) has become smaller and the same price or perhaps even more. The taste was great however the portion was noticeably different. My mom had the fish and chips -- $23 for one piece of Cod -- yikes. If your menu and prices are going to change perhaps you could offer 15 percent off to those who dine with you and are going to use the spa. Just a thought. The service and our waitress -- 100 percent!!!

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  2. LanaW

    Calgary

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The location is wonderful. Ambiance is comforting, although it was a bit noisey. The booth seats were too low for dining.

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  3. EstherT

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Tried their business set lunch and it was such a great deal and tasted delicious! Love that it is a rotating menu, will be back!

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  4. Savm

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was quiet on a Sunday morning but breakfast was very good. We had fairly large group and the server did a great job. Would recommend for a nice breakfast downtown.

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  5. ChrisD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Pretty good. Standard good hotel buffet for $40.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Unfortunately, the staff is very nice but the food has gone downhill significantly since we last ate here and the price has gone up. For $42 per person I expect eggs to have some seasoning, the potatoes were also tasteless. It’s hard to ruin bacon so that was alright. French toast was dry. The seafood crepes were good, and the chocolate mousse was the best part of the meal. You can actually have amazing brunches at equally upscale restaurants for less. Pass, unless quality improves.

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  7. ToniQ

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Staff was welcoming, food was delicious and ambience was perfect.

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  8. GordonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always recommend Thompsons, it is one of my favorite places for business lunch, excellent staff, great atmosphere quiet, easy to do business.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!!! Lots of gluten-free options! Highly recommend!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. TammyG

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff, food and value. Will definitely be returning.

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  11. PeterM

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best Sunday Brunch in Calgary Great food PM

    Thomsons Kitchen & BarResponded on July 5, 2023

    Hello, PeterM! You are very kind with how you described our Sunday Brunch Buffet. We are delighted that you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next visit.

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  12. Clayton

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Our reservation was at 1pm. The buffet lasted until 2pm. Unfortunately the food was not good. Cold food when is should be hot. Mothers day buffet was fabulous. Fathers day buffet was not.

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  13. KELLYK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great choices on the buffet great staff was a pleasure.

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  14. TanyaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Thomsons is a great place for a business lunch. Quiet, with good food and service.

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  15. YvonneE

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience1
    We had a terrible experience. Loved the old menu. This new one doesn't match it. My friend's wanted a salad and chicken. The server suggested the crudites and side chicken. They came out a separate times PLUS the crudites are served in a large mason jar with the whole carrots on top with stems and all. My burger was dry...new recipe according to server. My other friend ordered your lunch special...it was good minute the drink that was knocked across the table at her.

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  16. DawnC

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Thompson's for a lite dinner before attending the CPO and found to be the perfect start to our evening.

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  17. PattiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a delicious and well-presented brunch. Great variety and so many amazing dishes.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group of six was served by Irene and she was amazing. The food was delicious and everyone was so friendly. I would definitely recommend!

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  19. HenryL

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The roast beef was So Tough I could not cut it with a steak knife and was impossible to chew let alone swallow. The roast beef you served at the Mothers Day Brunch was tender and delicious and was the main reason to return on May 21st. Very disappointing.

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  20. Anne

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a business lunch. Everyone ordered something a little different and the food was excellent. The options for people with dietary restrictions were varied (GF / DF / Vegan) and the quality of the food was top knotch. The service was spectacular, with the server in our section being attentive but not overly so; overall a wonderful dining experience and I'll bring my clients here again.

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  21. Claire

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Not great honestly - weren’t told brunch was ending at 11, so when our waitress came and took our menus without first warning us brunch was over - not the greatest. Especially considering we went for brunch. Value wasn’t great - got a Brussel sprout Caesar and it tasted and looked like a store bought salad. Root vegetable fries were over cooked. Weren’t offered any cream or sugar with our coffees. Quite disappointed as have dined here before and had a good experience.

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  22. Ming

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The servers are friendly and the food are really great.

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  23. ShelleyV

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place for a business lunch. Relaxing environment , a variety of seating options, and pleasant business casual feel. Food was great. Fresh, well plated and lots of healthy options. My new favourite place to meet clients for lunch or drinks. Good parking and easy to get in and out of downtown.

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  24. AlbertD

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    As with our previous visit, dinner was an enjoyable experience. The restaurant is quiet so that you can easily carry on a conversation. No loud music or bar patrons.

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  25. AlbertD

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Convenient place to meet downtown for lunch or dinner. Our server was excellent and everyone enjoyed their meals. Menu is not extensive but had enough variety for our party.

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  26. SternaV

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The tables are very big, hard to have a conversation with the person opposite you. Some pf the food was a little cold.

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  27. Katydid

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a glass of wine and a a few appetizers prior to going to Theatre Calgary. The waitress was friendly, prompt and gave good suggestions for what to order. The appetizers were very good and the ambiance of the restaurant very nice.

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  28. MikeS

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food and service…but a little noisy…hard to converse.

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  29. TanyaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic buffet selectiction and service. Will definitely be back!!

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  30. km81893

    Edmonton

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved the fireplace and the ambience. Wine was a little pricy though. Food was nice, especially the appetizers.

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  31. LeeO

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food was amazing! So were the cocktails. Our server was LOVELY but overall service was pretty slow considering there was only 3 or 4 tables seated at the time.

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  32. CraigW

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice food selection and reasonable prices. Server Ringo was great

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  33. Carl

    Düsseldorf

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Sunday brunch is absolutely recommendable. Great value for money.

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  34. KLBH

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were fantastic, wasn't busy at all. We were there early after the Theatre Calgary matinee. Loved that our server was honest about wine selection to make sure we had a good experience.

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  35. MyrnaG

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our meal, a preset menu to complement the play Forgiveness which we had just seen. The meal was creative, well cooked and beautifully plated. Irene’s attention to our table was excellent, great service.

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  36. JenniferM

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fantastic food with a lovely quiet atmosphere. would deffinitely go back

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  37. Barb

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great pre theatre dinner at Thomsons last evening. Food was great. Service was excellent not too rushed but out in time for walk to theatre Calgary. Restaurant was full but not so noisy that you couldn’t hear yourself speak!! We didn’t have the set menu but it looked delicious and was a good price. Will be back.

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  38. Rbbrown

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Theatre night! We had the set menu and all of it was delicious! 3 courses for $45 was a great deal.

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  39. Barb

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the environment and the staff were lovely.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food selections less than before, but the service still the best.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Thomsons Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 616-3567.

Thomsons Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Thomsons Kitchen & Bar

112 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K6

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located in downtown along the historic Stephen Avenue Walk
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Guests dining at Thomsons Kitchen & Bar are entitled to complimentary self-parking at the hotel @ $32 underground parkade (based on availability). Please present your parking ticket to a Thomsons server for validation. The hotel has temporarily suspended valet services as part of the enhance safety measures in place.
  • Public transit
    The C-TRAIN platform is ideally situated adjacent to Hyatt Regency Calgary, where Thomsons Kitchen & Bar is located. You can travel for only $3.50 per trip. The Downtown C-TRAIN transportation is a free fare zone. Taxis are also available 24 hours a day in front of the hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alexander Schaefer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 616-3567
  • Private party facilities
    Thomsons Kitchen & Bar is available to be booked for private events. Right next to the restaurant is Thomsons Social Hub. Perfect for the unconventional and bold occasions, the Social Hub is a unique space that features original sandstone walls and brick archways from the 1890s. Its old-world charm is matched with modern conveniences and advanced audio-visual technology. Highlight of the space is an interactive open kitchen. Let's start planning your special event! Call our Sales & Catering team at (403) 717 1234 or email salescalrc@hyatt.com.
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