Smuggler’s Inn
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6920 MacLeod Trail S Calgary, AB T2H 0L3
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(403) 253-5355
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http://smugglers.ca
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Specialties
Purveyor of Prime Rib & Potable Spirits, for over 40 years!
History
Established in 1967.
Smuggler’s Inn was originally named BAR X, and was built in 1967. By 1976 BAR X officially changed it’s name to Smuggler’s Inn. In 1981 Backstreet Lounge and Backstreet Dining Room were built. In 1983 the atrium in the Winelight Dining Room was added. In November 2000, Backstreet Lounge closed and Open Sesame was opened in it’s place. Then in May 2007, Bolero opened where Backstreet Dining Room was located. Tango was opened in February 2010, and is now the fourth restaurant in the building and Smuggler’s Inn is in it’s original dining room.
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6 Reviews for Smuggler’s Inn
We had a great experience at Smugglers! They were very accommodating of us with our 4 month old baby and his stroller! They were attentive and staff was great! Would have given 5 stars however I found my cut of prime rib was mostly fat(not the yummy prime rib kind) and bone. I had been craving Prime rib since before I was pregnant so I was so excited to finally get some the meat was delicious where it was but the cut wasn’t great. However still a great experience Salad bar was top notch as always!
I came here with great expectations of prime rib… Which were not really met with meat that was a bit tough and not really cooked prime rib style. If you’re used to american-style prime rib with au jus, you will likely be disappointed. I’m not quite certain if the meat is roasted there. The au jus was more like a glaze or sauce on top of the meat. The salad/soup bar is very nice though.
We loved the atmosphere and the decor. We were seated right away and the staff was SO friendly and accommodating. We were placed at a cozy table right near the fireplace. The portion sizes were massive and very filling.
“””””””Came here on Friday for dinner. Quite busy but we had made reservations online and were seated right away even though we were 15min early. We come here about once a month as the food quality is always consistently good We started with their all you can eat salad bar – great selection”””
“””I wish I could give it more stars because the ambiance is so good. We went for a going away lunch and the service was horrible. We also waited over 45 minutes once our orders were in for our food. We ordered the basics: burgers and fish and chips. Our food was alright but the whole experience took too long that A&”
Smuggler’s is a typical old school steak house with outdated decor and mediocre food. We went with a group of 10 and the majority tried the prime rib as the reviews state it was the best in Calgary. I agree the cut of meat and oversized portions were decent but the sides are lacking. They have a salad bar and soup station that I enjoyed more than my entree. I am going against the grain on this one and still prefer The Guild steakhouse. I can dig old school charm but need flavour, step it up.
