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Smugglers, Calgary, AB

Smugglers

3.8
3.8
3629 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse
6920 Macleod Tr. S, Calgary, AB T2H 0L3

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
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.

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
  • Easter Weekend Brunch Buffet

    CA$29.00 - CA$59.00 per person

    Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025
    Celebrate Easter with a Brunch Buffet that's both delightful and delicious. Treat yourself to a lavish spread, featuring all your breakfast and lunch favourites including all you can eat turkey and AAA prime rib, soup & salad bar, seafood, charcuterie, made to order omelettes, decadent dessert display with 20+ varieties of freshly baked in house award wining pasties and dessert including a chocolate fountain! Please kindly note there is 90 minutes allocated for each reservation regardless of party size. While we will do our best to accommodate seating requests, we cannot guarantee any specific preferences. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you for Easter Weekend!
    Easter Weekend Brunch Buffet Photo
  • Easter Dinner Buffet

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate the season with a delightful Easter Dinner Buffet that the entire family will enjoy! Savour a variety of gourmet and comfort food favourites including unlimited turkey and AAA prime rib, flambé garlic prawns and much more - there's something for everyone to enjoy! Beloved Dinner Classics including All You Can Eat Turkey & Prime Rib, Flambé Garlic Prawns, Soup & Salad Bar with Smugglers Original Steak Soup, Seafood Station including Smoked Salmon and Chilled Prawns, Charcuterie with Local and Imported Cheese, and Cured Meats. A Decadent Dessert Display with over 20+ varieties of freshly baked award winning Pastries and Desserts including a Chocolate Fountain and Fresh Sliced Fruits. Full Menu available on our website. Please kindly note there is 90 minutes allocated for each reservation regardless of party size. While we will do our best to accommodate seating requests, we cannot guarantee any specific preferences. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you for Easter Sunday Dinner.
    Easter Dinner Buffet Photo

What 3,629 people are saying

Smugglers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smugglers offers a diverse menu with standout dishes like "prime rib" and "omelet bar." The "dessert selection" is praised for its variety and quality. The restaurant provides "great service," although some reviews mention slow service. The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," making it a popular choice for brunch and special occasions. Despite some critical notes on food temperature and layout, many diners appreciate the "delicious brunch" and overall experience, often planning to "return."
3,629 Reviews
  1. Cliff VIP

    Edmonton12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An oldie but a goodie! Smugglers still has great food and a great atmosphere! Cliff

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  2. Caroline

    Calgary4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It would have been really helpful to have a door unlocked for a disabled adult. Although not needed, are there any washrooms available on the eating level?

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  3. Michelle

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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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  4. Milena

    Calgary3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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
    SmugglersResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Milena, Thank you very much for your visit and review, please come back for our elevated Easter or Mother's Day Brunch which will feature a wide range of dishes suitable for people who do not eat pork product. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  5. AGNIESZKA VIP

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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!
    SmugglersResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Agnieszka, Thank you very much for joining us for our Sunday Brunch, we appreciate your feedback and are looking forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  6. Ryan

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time for myself, boyfriend had been before. Great selection of many different items. Loves the omelet bar and was very fresh. Filled up so quickly and missed out on prime rib…. Will have it next time. Only issue was lack of juice cups… busy place so they went fast. We will be back!
    SmugglersResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Ryan, Thank you very much for your review, we are looking forward to your return in the near future. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  7. Mikayla

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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!
    SmugglersResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Mikayla, Thank you very much for your visit and review, we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future, Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  8. Trevor

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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 .
    SmugglersResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Trevor, Thank you very much for joining us, we are looking forward to welcoming you back for Easter or Mother's Day. Kind Regards, Jean-Michel

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  9. Lori

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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
    SmugglersResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Lori, Thank you very much for your visit and review, we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Yours Sincerely, Jean-Michel

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  10. pina

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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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Smugglers is rated 3.8 stars by 3629 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 17 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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