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Smugglers, Calgary, AB

Smugglers

3.8
3.8
3631 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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.

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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 28, 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
  • YYC Food & Drink Expo

    CA$35.00 - CA$45.00 per person

    Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
    The YYC Food & Drink expo has returned! Join us for 17 days of exclusive chef curated three course menus available for lunch and dinner.
    YYC Food & Drink Expo Photo

What 3,631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smugglers delights with its renowned prime rib and diverse brunch buffet, offering "fantastic" breakfast favorites, "great variety" at the salad bar, and "amazing" desserts. The ambiance is cozy and service is friendly, although some find wait times lengthy. Overall, Smugglers ensures a memorable dining experience, especially for brunch enthusiasts.
3,631 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very busy upon arrival; however tapered off as we were leaving. We arrived in the middle of a shift change I believe. The buffet table could be moved to the corner where the charcuterie items reside (opposite the beef station) or run along the wall where the prime rib station is. It was very congested navigating people and items. Staff seemed frustrated navigating the set up as well. The food was delicious, our server was friendly as was the staff. The desserts are delicious!! Normally I am not a big dessert fan however they looked so appealing I tried many items and they were delicious (carrot cake, tarts, cheesecake - well done!). Liked that tea/coffee and juices were included. Will be back!

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  2. Milena

    Calgary3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service good but it would have been better with more food options for the breakfast buffet. Very limited for people who don't eat pork products

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  3. AGNIESZKA VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. What I didn't love: Very noisy and poor layout. Hard not to collide with other guests and waiters on the way to and from the buffet tables. Very crowded. No clear order to where the line starts and ends. What I loved: the food quality was great and prime rib was on point, and lots of other goodies to choose from. Deserts were delicious. I didn't have any room to try the anything from deli table but that looked amzing as well. Lots of fancy cold cuts, cheeses and sides. We requested a booth and got one. Reserving a table was a good idea. Even though it was a Buffett brunch our server was great and checked on numerous times. I only didn't give it full 5 stars because of the noise and strange layout but I'm not sure how else they could make it work in that particular room. I'm glad Smugglers has Sunday brunch again. We really enjoyed it and will be back. Thank you Smugglers for a great brunch!

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  4. Mikayla

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Smugglers was an absolute delight! We had a party of 15 and they did everything they could to accommodate us even tho we had to call a couple times to modify our reservation. As usual, food was delicious. Service was spectacular and all the staff were just wonderful! Will always recommend this establishment!

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  5. Trevor

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow best buffet ever don't no where they get their bacon but best i ever had and I've had lots prime rib was spot on .to bad we are two and a half hours away but this will be our go to place when we come to town .

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  6. Lori

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time doing brunch here and it was absolutely delicious.. We will return again

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  7. pina

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I would say is just ok, when our orders arrive my sauce in my salmon dish is very salty, not enough sauce on a braised short ribs on my daughters dish and quite a bit dry , but the dessert save the day , its good and lastly our server , i would give her a 2 ⭐️ it takes a while to get our order.

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  8. nicole

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing. The amount of set up that goes into putting on a brunch like this was great to see, very thoughtful and layed out perfectly. Highly recommend and definatley worth the amount you pay!!!!

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  9. Jillian

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. We had a very attentive and knowledgeable server.

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  10. Mark

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Smugglers was a date night for my wife and I. It has that old classic steakhouse feeling. They have some classics on the menu, steak and prime rib but they have something for everyone. Our server, I’m sorry, I don’t remember her name, was excellent and on top of our needs the whole time. The food was excellent. Dinner for two with tip was reasonable for a steakhouse. The salad bar which used to be expansive was pared down and not where it used to be and was somewhat oddly placed, but I would order it again just for the steak soup! Thank you Smugglers!

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Smugglers is rated 3.8 stars by 3631 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 42 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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