Best Steak place in Calgary?

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by Table 5

The problem is if you want the same quality of cut, it's pretty hard to find if you're just the average consumer. The best cuts (ie Prime) get snapped up by restaurant industry. Even if you do find one at a butcher, you're definitely not going to be paying Superstore prices.

The one place where you can get a good cut is Costco. I remember someone in the grocery industry told me once that they get better cuts than anyone, with the exception being first tier restaurants.

As for which steak place to go to, Chop = Moxies (literally). I don't mind The Keg but it is literally hit or miss.

[Baxter Renegade]

Wellingtons
Charcut
Saltlik

In no particular order. If you go to one of these places, you'll have a great steak.

[homestand]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

A great question for Ruth's Chris, they seem to boast about the super hot plates for some reason. I never saw the big deal about it, asides from something that could burn you if you weren't thinking.

In my mind the super hot plates are a gimmick.
Create a gimmick then charge a higher price. The consumer sees the higher price and thinks they are getting better quality and something special. Millions have been tricked.

[Table 5]

I fail to understand how hot plates would equate to a high end experience. What is their thinking behind that? I get super hot plates when I order fajitas at a run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurant...it doesn't really mean anything.

[Northendzone]

I dunno, I think that the much larger portions at Ruths Chris are the reason the prices are so much higher. The sizzling plate is pretty cool.

I,was going to give a shout out for the outback steakhouse. I love that little crust on thier steaks and as I recall they were reasonably priced. I try and make a point of stopping in when we are in th US of A

[wpgflamesfan]

Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat

The one place where you can get a good cut is Costco. I remember someone in the grocery industry told me once that they get better cuts than anyone, with the exception being first tier restaurants.

This used to be true. Sadly for the time being they no longer carry Prime grade Canadian Beef.

[JohnnyHowDoO'duya]

Originally Posted by malcolmk14

Honestly, Cactus Club makes a pretty good steak surprisingly. I know, I know, but it really is good, especially the blackened creole one.

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Hang on, what's with the "I know, I know " bit? Something wrong with Cactus Club?

The Creole Steak is probably the best bang for your buck steak anywhere. I have eaten in some of the most expensive steak houses in the world and yeah they are awesome, but for under $30, the Cactus Club rates right up there just fine.

So what am I missing about Cactus Club, is there some inside joke?

[bagofpucks]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Anyone know how the steak at the Calgary Tower restaurant is?

Cattle Baron and Ceasars are my favoritete steak places but I did have an amazing, possibly top 3 all time, steak at the Palliser.

I actually had a steak at the Calgary Tower a few months ago. I can't remember the exact cut I had, but knowing my preferences, it is safe to assume it was a NY strip. I thoroughly enjoyed it; it was cooked to perfection and had a good seasoning on it that was not overpowering. I think it was between $25-$30 for an 8 oz, so fairly reasonable in my opinion.

[metallicat]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHowDoO'duya

Hang on, what's with the "I know, I know " bit? Something wrong with Cactus Club?

The Creole Steak is probably the best bang for your buck steak anywhere. I have eaten in some of the most expensive steak houses in the world and yeah they are awesome, but for under $30, the Cactus Club rates right up there just fine.

So what am I missing about Cactus Club, is there some inside joke?

It's the whole thing about eating steak at a place like the Cactus Club and then admitting to it on here. I see nothing wrong with it. I love the Keg for example, but it seems because it's a chain it gets a bad rap.

[corporatejay]

The Keg, dollar for dollar, is not only the best value steak in the city, it's probably the best value restaurant in the city.

[KeepCalmCarryOn]

Originally Posted by corporatejay

The Keg, dollar for dollar, is not only the best value steak in the city, it's probably the best value restaurant in the city.

This man knows of what he speaks.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

I dunno, I think that the much larger portions at Ruths Chris are the reason the prices are so much higher. The sizzling plate is pretty cool.

I,was going to give a shout out for the outback steakhouse. I love that little crust on thier steaks and as I recall they were reasonably priced. I try and make a point of stopping in when we are in th US of A

There's actually two Outbacks in Edmonton if you're ever really craving it (I've never been).

[Gundo]

And while your out treating yourself to a fancy steak dinner don't splurge and treat yourself to a "Kobe" beef steak..... Because Japanese Beef has been banned for import into North American for the last 2-3 years due to good 'ol foot and mouth disease.

Read More Here

http://m.thestar.com/living/food/art...ou-think-it-is

[meanmachine13]

Thanks for all the ideas guys. We are going as a group of 6, with my parents paying for everyone. Thats why I wanted to keep it on the more "affordable" side of things. I will show them the Vintage website, which has the menu and pricing and see if its somewhere they would like to go.

[JohnnyHowDoO'duya]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

It's the whole thing about eating steak at a place like the Cactus Club and then admitting to it on here. I see nothing wrong with it. I love the Keg for example, but it seems because it's a chain it gets a bad rap.

Still confused, is Cactus in the same category as Boston Pizza and Chili's or something?

[JohnnyHowDoO'duya]

Originally Posted by corporatejay

The Keg, dollar for dollar, is not only the best value steak in the city, it's probably the best value restaurant in the city.

Disagree, Keg along with Tony Roma's are probably 2 of the worst bang for your buck restaurants I have ever experienced.

[FanIn80]

Another vote for the Ranche at Fish Creek and the Vintage Chophouse downtown on 11th ave.

http://www.crmr.com/theranche
http://www.vintagechophouse.com

Edit: Though not exactly a steakhouse, if you're looking for really good food and a lot of fun and an INSANE amount of meat... hit up Bolero for their NON-STOP meat skewers. Mmmmm... meat....

http://www.bolerocalgary.ca

[Daradon]

Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat

The one place where you can get a good cut is Costco. I remember someone in the grocery industry told me once that they get better cuts than anyone, with the exception being first tier restaurants.

As for which steak place to go to, Chop = Moxies (literally). I don't mind The Keg but it is literally hit or miss.

Right on both counts.

Costco, as horrible as the name sounds, gives the best non specialty beef. Better than all the stores. Do it yourself.

And yes Chop is Moxies. I've just always had a real good experience.

[guzzy]

You haven't tried steak until you've eaten dry aged steak. Rush (next to the palliser) has a great dry aged steak. It is hard to find dry aged steak in this city under $50. I think it is around $35 but you won't be upset.
The only thing i have had close was a kobe steak from Divino (no longer on the menu sadly).

[_Q_]

If I want a good steak, I usually head down to Co-op midtown market and grab a couple of AAA dry aged striploin steaks from there and BBQ at home. They usually have 3 cuts there that are pretty much steak house quality. I have also occasionally seen the dry aged steaks at the Quarry Park location, but haven't had any luck at any other location.