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Smugglers, Calgary, AB

Smugglers

3.9 (3660)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse
6920 Macleod Tr. S, Calgary, AB T2H 0L3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    James Lawson
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Smugglers Weekend Brunch Buffet

    CA$39.00 per person

    Jan 25, 2025 - Dec 31, 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

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What 3,660 people are saying

Smugglers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smugglers offers a classic steakhouse vibe with "great food" and an extensive brunch buffet featuring "delicious prime rib" and "fantastic dessert selections." The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is "attentive and friendly." While service can sometimes be slow, the overall dining experience remains enjoyable and satisfying.
3,660 Reviews
  1. Jeff VIP

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was on point. Beef cooked well. Salad bar disappointed a bit.
    SmugglersResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Jeff, Thank you very much for your visit and review, we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  2. Margie

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We frequent Smugglers all the time for both lunch and dinner. Both my husband and myself just commented after last nights dinner that the last 2-3 times we’ve been there, the quality of food has declined in taste and just overall quality. (We pretty consistently have the prime rib dinner and always each enjoy a slice of calamansie pie). Last nights calamansie pie in particular was not good at all… is there a new dessert chef by chance. What has changed? New owners, management or chef? Again, the overall quality hasn’t been consistently good the last couple times we’ve been there. The service was not great at all in that it took over an hour to receive our food… not used to that at all.
    SmugglersResponded on June 25, 2025
    Dear Margie, Thank you very much for your visit and your review, please accept my apologies for the delays in service you have experienced. As for the quality of the food we are serving Certified Angus Beef which is the highest quality available. Our pastry Chef recently won the Stampede Cellar Uncorked award and all our desserts are made in house. Yours Sincerely, Jean-Michel

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  3. Cathy

    Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It is not the smugglers of old , went in October and it was disappointing service but the food was good so we attributed it to being busy . Last night was not busy and they were very disorganized , 40 minutes to get a cocktail prime rib took over an hour with no starters ordered . They forgot to take the order for the people across from us and the people behind us were seated and ordered before us and they didn’t have their food when we were leaving after being there for an hour and 40 minutes .
    SmugglersResponded on June 25, 2025
    Dear Cathy, Thank you very much for your visit and your review, please accept my apologies for the delays you have experienced. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Jean-Michel

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  4. Pam

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to celebrate and anniversary and enjoyed excellent service and quality food. Went for the prime rib and it was well-prepared but lacked some spices in my opinion. My partner did not like their mashed potatoes as they were very bland but our server exchanged them for a baked potato which was excellent. Best value on the menu is their Banana Split for dessert. Can easily feed 2-3 people after such a large dinner. We both had prime rib cuts with the add-on soup and salad bar.
    SmugglersResponded on June 25, 2025
    Dear Pam, Thank you very much for your visit on this special occasion, we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Yours Sincerely, Jean-Michel

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  5. Bella

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delectable and they were super accommodating to us and our toddler! Even had a kids menu, service was wonderful and we will most definitely go back next time we’re in Calgary!
    SmugglersResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Bella, Thank you very much for your visit, we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Yours sincerely, Jean-Michel

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  6. Sabine VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Smuggler's is back. Very enjoyable experience with great food. Thank you for bringing back the soup and salad bar. We'll be coming again.
    SmugglersResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Sabine, Thank you very much for your visit, we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Jean-Michel

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  7. Trish

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Born and raised in Calgary, heard Smugglers Inn was really good. Figured I'll take my mom for her 75th birthday. Our reservations were at 5:00pm, so first table to be seated for dinner. Both mine and my mom's meals were like warm. Paying $60/dinner it should be hot. Server ordered the wrong steak for my son, so he had to wait longer for his food. At least his was hot when it came. Dessert came but just for my mom, no biggie. My mom ate hers while we waited for the other 2 desserts. They ask if there's a special occasion for tonight, but they don't do anything special for those occasions so not sure why they bother asking. It's my first and last time I'll be there. I'll stick to Hy's or The Keg.
    SmugglersResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Trish, Thank you very much for your visit, please accept my sincere apologies for the delays in service you have experienced. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  8. Neil

    Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our visit was pretty middle of the road. The service was great and our server was very attentive. We had the salad bar. The options were very limited. There were a couple of soups and several types of lettuce with a selection of toppings. No alternate options such as potato salad or non-salad vegetables. The meat served with the main was way overcooked. The thickness of the slices were very variable, which accentuated over cooking of portions of the serving. We've been to Smugglers many times over the years. This last visit left us surprisingly underwhelmed.
    SmugglersResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Neil, Thank you very much for your visit and your feedback, I am sorry to hear that your mains were overcooked. We are looking forward to welcoming you back on a different occasion. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  9. William

    Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I had order baked potato and it came mashed. Did bring me a baked, but it want hot and had little taste. Serve slow but was friendly. Too a long time for the bill to arrive. I won’t be returning.
    SmugglersResponded on June 18, 2025
    Dear William. Thank you very much for your feedback, please accept my apologies for the delays in bringing you the bill. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  10. Melissa

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not many variety but food quality is ok. Overall pleasant experience dining there.
    SmugglersResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Melissa, Thank you very much for your visit and review, we are looking forward to your return. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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