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Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar, Calgary, AB

Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar

4.7
4.7
400 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Philip Ng
  • Area
    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

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Steakhouse

  • Calgary

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Calgary

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar offers a "classic local Calgary chop house" experience with standout dishes like the "best burger in town" and "best salmon in town." Patrons appreciate the "exceptional service" and "amazing food," underscoring Buchanan's as a "great staple of Calgary." Whisky enthusiasts won't be disappointed.

400 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious Valentine's Day dinner at Buchanan's. We had fillet mignon and the T-bone steak. athe dessert was lovely, too. The ambience was magnificent, the service was exquisite and the overall experience was very memorable. We'll highly recommend Buchanan's and we'll definitely be returning.

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  2. Darryl

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, excellent supper! I’m diabetic, and appreciated the no sugar and no starch accommodations that they made for me.

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  3. Alex

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Service in town. Rather pricy. Great selection of whiskeys

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  4. James

    VIP

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best burger in town and delicious key lime pie. Could use a refresh on the beer list.

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  5. Bruce

    Calgary

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    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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  6. Kathryn

    VIP

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    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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  7. Deborah

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 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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  8. Ron

    VIP

    Calgary

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 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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  9. Myron

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 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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  10. Jason

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 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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Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
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738 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0G7

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
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