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Originally Posted by taxbuster
Went to Hy's on a client's dime a month ago...it was like walking back into the 1970-80s....fun in a weird sort of way. Cheese toast was decent, steak sammie (blue) was pretty good as well, as were the fries. Bananas Oscar were unchanged from ... well, forever.
Would I spend my money going there? No.
For the same $$ I'd eat at Pigeonhole or Brigette Bar.
For a different experience: Lonely Mouth.
There IS actually interesting food in Calgary and it doesn't involve 1970s steaks. I'm probably your parents' age.
Agree on the quiet rooms at Hy's though...wish there were more places like that (also bars).
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I agree that there can be some interesting food places in Calgary for a higher level meal outside of steakhouses. I do think Calgary and Calgarians lack a little of the outside the box thinking that other major Canadian cities do in dining options.
Where I think the appeal of steakhouses is and has been for 100+ years and will be for another 100+ years is on value and knowing what you get.
Far too often in today's environment you don't know what you are getting in some ways. A little bit of protein, some filler and off you go. Lot's of 35- $40 6 oz "chef created" roasted chicken or $30 pasta dishes.
With a steakhouse you usually know what your getting. They may not be cheap with the sides and the 300% on the wine but rarely does someone feel ripped off if it's a comparable meal.