Vintage Chophouse and Tavern - Calgary, Alberta

We dined at Vintage Chophouse & Tavern on a Sunday night around 6:30 PM. Although we booked a reservation, it turned out to be unnecessary. We were seated in the lounge area on nice, comfy sofas, and the three of us were able to sit around a round table comfortably. Our ... server was incredibly friendly and attentive, frequently checking up on us to ensure everything was perfect. We started with some delightful cocktails—I had a delicious apple cinnamon drink—and a nice Merlot wine. The appetizer we ordered was a duck dish on pastry with cranberries, and it was absolutely delicious. I’m still dreaming about it. For our main course, my fiancé and I shared a medium-rare porterhouse steak, while my cousin opted for the prime rib, which looked equally fantastic. Both steaks were cooked to perfection, and I would definitely order the same again on a return visit. The sides were just as impressive. The Brussels sprouts were sweet and deep-fried, and absolutely to die for. We also had broccolini and macaroni and cheese with lobster, both of which were delicious. The ambiance was that of a classic steakhouse, with dim lighting and a dark color palette, making for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Overall, we had a great time—the food was filling, and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for a great steak downtown. Read more

Yesterday evening, I celebrated my birthday dinner at this establishment with some close friends. I was in search of a venue offering excellent food, impeccable service, and a soothing atmosphere, and Vintage exceeded all my expectations! The atmosphere exudes charm, and the staff were incredibly kind! The service was unparalleled! They went ... above and beyond to ensure each meal was cooked perfectly, even offering a fresh side dish upon hearing my comment about the sour cream being too much for me due to my lactose intolerance. Additionally, my steak was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor and juiciness. Our server graciously accommodated our lively table conversations, bringing out a meat board to showcase the cuts and answer our questions. No glass was ever left empty, and as a delightful surprise, they treated me to dessert and sparklers, and shots! What a sweet birthday gesture. The way they presented our dishes and tidied our table made me feel like royalty. I highly recommend this venue for a memorable evening; it truly exceeded all expectations. I eagerly anticipate my next visit! P.S. Don't miss out on the Brussels sprouts, and if you're a fan of gelato, try the salted caramel and dark chocolate flavors! Also, the server and manager were quite easy on the eyes, adding to the overall experience! Thanks everyone for spoiling me on my birthday. Read more

This is one of the fancier restaurants that I have visited, and it certainly met my expectations. Vintage is the kind of restaurant you reserve for special occasions that happen once in while, maybe like a date or a birthday. The prices are pretty high so definitely not casual dining! The service I ... received wasn’t amazing, but it was great nonetheless. It met my expectations in where it matters but nothing excellent struck me as exceeding those standards. Though, I really enjoyed how they showed us the cuts and explained how each one is best enjoyed in their restaurant. Atmosphere was great, it had a mix of fancy and party vibes with its music and lighting. I do wish however that the washrooms were abit cleaner.. Finally the food, I think that everything I ordered was amazing. The ribeye steak had a nice crust, was tender, juicy, and cooked medium rare just as I asked for, and the bone marrow butter just elevates the flavours with a touch of its own! The lobster add on was also great, I do wish the butter had a little more salt to it but it was still good otherwise. Overall, Vintage is pretty expensive, but I will have to recommend visiting at least once if you are in Calgary and try their steaks. Just be prepared to spend a lot, the food quality and portions I would say fit the price. But you can be the judge of that once you sit at one of their tables. I know for sure I will eat here sometime again in the future, and maybe even try out their Wagyu cuts! Read more

Dined in for dinner on Valentine’s Day weekend with my gf and was pleasantly surprised with the service and deliciousness of the food - I had never been here before. Our server, Constantine, was great and began our dinner by showing us the cuts of steak available at the restaurant. ... We were served dinner bread and oysters for our appetizer, which were both great. As for our dinner, we order the 24oz “Canadian Prime Bone-In New York” steak and the “Roasted Forest Mushrooms” + the “Twice Fried Fingerling Potatoes, Bacon Chive Sour Cream” as our sides. All of these were amazingly delicious. Coincidentally, it was my first time trying a medium-rare steak and I enjoyed it very much. The rest of the staff that we were serviced by were also very kind and welcoming. Will definitely be returning in the future. Read more

The ribeye quality is good, I can taste that it is dry aged prime steak, but it's thinner than normal, don't think it has enough 14oz, also it's over cooked than medium rare, the shell is a bit bitter. The sauce is a disaster I ordered. Other than that, other ... foods are pretty good, especially the seafood platter, recommended to get. Read more