Steak

Restaurant	Type of Food	Style	Description	Information
Buchanan's	Steak	Informal	This is a good steak place for the west end of downtown crowd. Their burgers have been rated by others as the best in town. We would say they are very good ground steak sandwiches, but for real burgers we would go elsewhere.	738 - 3 Ave. SW 261-4646	Su Closed M to F 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Caesar's Steak House	Steak	Formal	A great formal setting, well-loved for business lunches, but nothing too unusual about the steak.	512 - 4 Ave. SW 264-1222	10816 MacLeod Tr. S. (Willow Park Village) 278-3930	M to F 11 a.m. - midnight Sa 4:30 p.m. - midnight
Carman’s	Steak	Formal	You're right; this isn't even near Calgary, but it is our favourite formal steak restaurant and sets a standard against which all eateries of any kind are judged. Reservations required.	26 Alexander St., Toronto, Ontario (2 north of College, just east of Yonge) www
Carver's Steakhouse www	Steak in Calgary	Formal	The setting is pleasant and comfortable. They have avoided the dark wood that so many seem to think must go with steak, but looks rather like the remnants of a 1950's rumpus room. The prices are high; that is true, but the portions are of equally high quality and large, so be careful not to over-order. Dorothy especially liked the fact that the servers weren't afraid to give their own preferences rather than sticking with the everything-on-the-menu-is-good routine. Reservations recommended. For us, it's the filet mignon and then the peppered strawberry crêpes for desset.	Sheraton Cavalier Hotel 32 Ave. & Barlow Tr. NE 403 291-0107	Su 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. M to Sa 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar www	Steak	Informal	A good medium-priced steak house. Note: They do not take reservations—for reasons we do not understand—so expect long waits at key times.	Stadium Shopping Centre 1928 Uxbridge Drive NW 403 282-0020	425 - 36 St. NE 403 235-5858	#100 4600 - 130 Ave. SE 403 726-1022	1101 - 5 St. SW 403 266-1036 320-4th Avenue SW (Westin Hotel) 403 699-9843 7104 Macleod Tr. SW 403 253-2534	521 Banff Avenue Banff, AB 403 762-4442 117 Banff Avenue Banff, AB 403 760-3030
Matador Pizza & Steak House	Pizza / Steak	Informal	This is another of those restaurants that seem to have been around forever, and in this case, the longevity appears to be deserved. The setting is fresh and bright. The service is friendly, and the thin crust pizza is made with the freshest and tastiest of ingredients. The steak side of the menu we found rather ordinary, so the compromise was a "4" right on the category cusp.	4625 Varsity Dr. NW (just north of Market Mall) 286-3133	Su & Holidays 4:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. M 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Tu to Sa 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Montana's Cookhouse Saloon	Steak	Informal	This is a main line just-what-you-would-expect steak house with the usual cowboy and logs overlay. And if it hadn't been for the crumbs on the table when we arrived on our last visit, the score may even have been higher.	112 Crowfoot Terrace NW (Crowfoot Plaze) 241-9740 www	2555 32 St. NE 735-9270 Calgary International Airport 221-1792	5622 Signal Hill Centre SW 217-1100
Nick's Steakhouse and Pizza	Steak	Informal	An old Calgary stand by in the traditional steak house mold.	2430 Crowchild Tr. NW (across from the stadium) 282-9278 Delivery 282-9278 Catering 263-2377 www
Ric's Grill	Steak	Informal	The menu is extensive; the setting, pleasantly subdued and refreshingly modern. The steak is excellent. Some of the side dishes, however, are rather ordinary, and the service is not quite as polished as at some higher–rated steakhouses. But all in all this is a good choice for a bit less money.	1436 - 8 St. SW 269-2477	Su - Th 11:00 a.m. - midnight F - Sa 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Vintage Chophouse and Tavern	Steak	Informal	The setting is comfortably modern. By that we mean that wisely placed spot lighting and plenty of warm wood manage to add a definite contemporary flair without leaving you feeling as if you are sitting in a minimalist museum. The tavern end of things does send some smoke and commotion into the dining area, but neither of these spoiled the meal, even for Dorothy who is allergic to smoke. The steak is excellent, but a variety of other dishes should please every member of the group including vegetarians. But beware. The portions are large. The stuffed potato almost defeated Grant.	322 - 11 Ave. SW 262-7262 www	Su 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. M to W 11:00 a.m. - Midnight Th & Fr 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Sa 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a,m.