Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar

4.6

396 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

For almost thirty years, Buchanan’s Chop House and Whisky Bar has served contemporary food in a classic Calgary room. Michael and Carol Buchanan opened this neighbourhood icon in 1988, and the result is a family run, West Coast style restaurant that is true to the Chop house tradition. Buchanan’s proudly serves Alberta beef, pastas, soups and sauces – all made from scratch. In the grand tradition of the chop house, they are proud to offer fresh fish, chowder, a world-class wine list, and one of Canada’s most extensive whisky lists to round out your experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 261-4646
Website
http://www.buchanans.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Philip Ng

Location
738 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0G7
Neighborhood
Calgary
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chinook SalmonCA$32.00
Wild Caught when Available Farmed when Not; Presentation Changes Daily
Braised Beef PastaCA$29.00
House Smoked Short rib & sirloin w/ Port Balsamic Tomato Sauce
Chicken / Shrimp PastaCA$29.00
Sea Shells / Spinach & Cajun Cream Sauce
Veggie BowlCA$20.00
Rice Vermicelli. Sautéed Vegetables w/ Lime Coconut Broth
- Add Alberta Beef, Chicken Breast or Ahi TunaCA$30.00
Seafood BowlCA$34.00
Lobster / Scallops / Prawns / Mussels w/ Thai Red Curry Sauce & Jasmine Rice

Lamb & Beef Specialties

Ranch Grown-House Aged

Rack of LambCA$58.00
Dijon Herb Crust, Lamb Jus
Benchmark Farms Long Bone Beef Short RibCA$48.00
Braised / Root Beer Demi-Glace

Alberta Beef

We source and serve both Grass-Fed and Grain Finished Alberta Beef, always Angus breeds. The only beef in our burgers is always, and only, sirloin

Certified Alberta Angus 8 or 10 Oz. New York
'AAA' Angus Striploin
- 10 OzCA$52.00
- 8 OzCA$42.00
Certified Alberta Angus 6 Oz. Steak SandwichCA$36.00
'AAA' Striploin on Baguette w/ Béarnaise, Onion Ring & Fries
Alberta Prime 40 Oz. Porterhouse SteakCA$115.00
harbroiled - Bone In House-Cut 'Tenderloin & New york' - Meant to Share

Signature Burgers

Bacon CheeseburgerCA$25.00
Charbroiled Angus Sirloin / Cheddar
Jalapeño / Onion BurgerCA$25.00
JalapeÑo Havarti & spicy Onion Marmalade
Veggie BurgerCA$19.00
Maple Cheddar w House Mustard
Turkey Club BaguetteCA$21.00
Bacon / Lettuce / Tomato / Pepper Aioli

What 396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Steakhouse
Calgary
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar in Calgary offers "exceptional service" and consistently "great food." Known for its "BEST BURGER in town" and "melting lamb chops," it provides a classic and welcoming atmosphere. Patrons appreciate the "amazing whiskey menu" and the attentive staff, making it a "favourite restaurant" for many.

396 Reviews

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Bruce
Calgary
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Short ribs were so well done, shredded easily with a fork. Tasty sauce too. Cajun fish sandwich was also tasty, good size and came with fries. We had a wedge iceberg salad, enjoyed it. The mac and pork belly was the only underwhelming part of the meal, not enough cheese in our opinion. Service was very good, timely and just right.
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Kathryn
VIP
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I cannot say anything about this place except it’s amazing. Best of everything! Salmon was TO DIE FOR! Never disappoints. Ever.
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Deborah
Calgary
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I was disappointed with the food. I ordered the lobster pot pie. It was full of a cream sauce and cubed vegetables with precious few, if any, bits of lobster. A real disappointment as Buchanan's can usually be counted on to serve a good plate of anything... The service was excellent and the company exquisite. Too bad the food was such a letdown!
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Ron
VIP
Calgary
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy hour cheeseburger 16 bucks cannot explain how good they are and one of the few places you can get it cooked less than well done.The lamb shank was cooked perfect and no waxy film in your mouth when done eating it.They have a great 49 steak apply and dessert that can not be beat Fridays nights and Saturday a different dish as well.I only wish they offers up a smaller rib eye but you won’t find much better anywhere in calgary.
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Myron
Calgary
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Upon receiving a recommendation from acquaintances, we decided to dine at Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar. We commenced our meal with appetizers, selecting Bruschetta and Crispy Wasabi Prawns. Unfortunately, the Bruschetta was soggy and topped with stale diced tomatoes; when we requested balsamic vinegar for drizzling, the waiter provided white vinegar instead, explaining that balsamic was unavailable. Similarly, the Crispy Wasabi Prawns lacked crispness. We chose not to consume these appetizers; however, it is noteworthy that the manager graciously removed them from our bill. The main course of Beef Short Rib was palatable but excessively seasoned with pepper. Regrettably, the service staff's performance was subpar and left my companion feeling uncomfortable. We shall not patronize Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar in the future.
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Jason
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always its a great staple of Calgary. You know what you are going to get. Exceptional service from many of they long term staff
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Tim
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service! Excellent food! I'll be back.
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Willian
Calgary
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Simple food and price is high. We did jot really enjoy the pasta, seemed to be like normal food for a higher price. Expectations were high.
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Leah
Edmonton
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best steak dinners my husband and I have ever had! Great wine menu, amazing whiskey menu. The side dishes served with the meal were excellent. We will make a point of returning here next time we are in Calgary.
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Richard
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal - value for money with outstanding service
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Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 396 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Google Map for Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar

738 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0G7

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Philip Ng
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buchanans.ca/
Phone number
(403) 261-4646

Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

ChowderCA$11.50

Soup du JourCA$9.50

BruschettaCA$14.50

Chop House TatakiCA$18.50

Wasabi ShrimpCA$18.50

Wings

Salt & PepperCA$16.50

Lemon RosemaryCA$16.50

Phil's Hong Kong Hot WingsCA$16.50

Salads

House SaladCA$17.50

Caesar Salad #1CA$17.50

Caesar Salad #2CA$27.50

Fresh Fish Pasta

Chinook SalmonCA$32.00

Braised Beef PastaCA$29.00

Chicken / Shrimp PastaCA$29.00

Veggie BowlCA$20.00

Seafood BowlCA$34.00

Lamb & Beef Specialties

Rack of LambCA$58.00

Benchmark Farms Long Bone Beef Short RibCA$48.00

Alberta Beef

Certified Alberta Angus 8 or 10 Oz. New York

Certified Alberta Angus 6 Oz. Steak SandwichCA$36.00

Alberta Prime 40 Oz. Porterhouse SteakCA$115.00

Signature Burgers

Bacon CheeseburgerCA$25.00

Jalapeño / Onion BurgerCA$25.00

Veggie BurgerCA$19.00

Turkey Club BaguetteCA$21.00

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