Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar

4.5 (412)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

738 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0G7

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2 people

19 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

For almost thirty years, Buchanan’s Chop House and Whisky Bar has served contemporary food in a classic Calgary room. Michael and Carol Buchanan opened this neighbourhood icon in 1988, and the result is a family run, West Coast style restaurant that is true to the Chop house tradition. Buchanan’s proudly serves Alberta beef, pastas, soups and sauces – all made from scratch. In the grand tradition of the chop house, they are proud to offer fresh fish, chowder, a world-class wine list, and one of Canada’s most extensive whisky lists to round out your experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 14:00–23:00
Phone number
(403) 261-4646
Website
http://www.buchanans.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Philip Ng

Location
738 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0G7
Area
Calgary
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chinook SalmonCA$32.00
Wild Caught when Available Farmed when Not; Presentation Changes Daily
Braised Beef PastaCA$29.00
House Smoked Short rib & sirloin w/ Port Balsamic Tomato Sauce
Chicken / Shrimp PastaCA$29.00
Sea Shells / Spinach & Cajun Cream Sauce
Veggie BowlCA$20.00
Rice Vermicelli. Sautéed Vegetables w/ Lime Coconut Broth
- Add Alberta Beef, Chicken Breast or Ahi TunaCA$30.00
Seafood BowlCA$34.00
Lobster / Scallops / Prawns / Mussels w/ Thai Red Curry Sauce & Jasmine Rice

Lamb & Beef Specialties

Ranch Grown-House Aged

Rack of LambCA$58.00
Dijon Herb Crust, Lamb Jus
Benchmark Farms Long Bone Beef Short RibCA$48.00
Braised / Root Beer Demi-Glace

Alberta Beef

We source and serve both Grass-Fed and Grain Finished Alberta Beef, always Angus breeds. The only beef in our burgers is always, and only, sirloin

Certified Alberta Angus 8 or 10 Oz. New York
'AAA' Angus Striploin
- 10 OzCA$52.00
- 8 OzCA$42.00
Certified Alberta Angus 6 Oz. Steak SandwichCA$36.00
'AAA' Striploin on Baguette w/ Béarnaise, Onion Ring & Fries
Alberta Prime 40 Oz. Porterhouse SteakCA$115.00
harbroiled - Bone In House-Cut 'Tenderloin & New york' - Meant to Share

Signature Burgers

Bacon CheeseburgerCA$25.00
Charbroiled Angus Sirloin / Cheddar
Jalapeño / Onion BurgerCA$25.00
JalapeÑo Havarti & spicy Onion Marmalade
Veggie BurgerCA$19.00
Maple Cheddar w House Mustard
Turkey Club BaguetteCA$21.00
Bacon / Lettuce / Tomato / Pepper Aioli

What 412 people are saying

Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Calgary
Steakhouse

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Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar is celebrated for its "best burger in town" and a "great selection of whiskeys." Patrons love the "awesome Friday night special" and "magnificent ambience" for a memorable dining experience. Although some note service inconsistencies, many praise the "excellent service" and tasty dishes.

412 Reviews

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christine VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta35 reviews
2.0
Dined on 6 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
There were only 3 tables occupied for dinner but It took 15 minutes for them to take our order, including drinks. Waiter forgot the salad we ordered. The steak was good but the vegetables were cold, fries were not hot either. Considering the cost of the meal, this was not good value or a good experience.
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Lisa VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went last night for dinner, and maybe I'm new to the party, but they have an awesome Friday night special. We shared a 29 ounce T-bone steak, wasabi caesar salad, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and whisky peppercorn sauce. Meal for 2 cost only $99. We each got a dram of whisky from their massive collection for dessert, GlenAlacchie and Caol Ila (they have real dessert too - ha) Excellent service - friendly and professional to boot! We also sat on the west facing patio, watching the world go by, to/from the river pathway - so lovely.
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Tim
Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent and the food was very good! A very good spot for our business lunch!
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Nischay
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on 8 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food overall. Service was a little slow. Steak size between 6 and 10 difference was huge. Otherwise good taste, ambience
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Drew VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best burger in town, and reasonably priced compared to the competition!
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Patricia
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I come here with friends maybe once a month or every two months and it never disappoints, food is great, service is fantastic and so is the music.
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shawn
Vancouver / British Columbia14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Dishes are a little overpriced. Service was good!
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David and Joan VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta47 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Have been going there since it opened in 1988. Nice menu, great atmosphere, amazing whisky collection, and courteous professional service.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
1.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Showed up and they didn’t honour our reservation. Ended up in the back room at a table way too small.
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Todd
Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We sat in a booth on the bar side and it is quieter during lunch than the restaurant side on a work week. Service was awesome, and the fish i had was maybe overcooked slightly, but perfect last time i was there. It is a great little spot
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Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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738 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0G7

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Area
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 14:00–23:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Philip Ng
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.buchanans.ca/
Phone number
(403) 261-4646

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Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar

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Appetizers

ChowderCA$11.50

Soup du JourCA$9.50

BruschettaCA$14.50

Chop House TatakiCA$18.50

Wasabi ShrimpCA$18.50

Wings

Salt & PepperCA$16.50

Lemon RosemaryCA$16.50

Phil's Hong Kong Hot WingsCA$16.50

Salads

House SaladCA$17.50

Caesar Salad #1CA$17.50

Caesar Salad #2CA$27.50

Fresh Fish Pasta

Chinook SalmonCA$32.00

Braised Beef PastaCA$29.00

Chicken / Shrimp PastaCA$29.00

Veggie BowlCA$20.00

Seafood BowlCA$34.00

Lamb & Beef Specialties

Rack of LambCA$58.00

Benchmark Farms Long Bone Beef Short RibCA$48.00

Alberta Beef

Certified Alberta Angus 8 or 10 Oz. New York

Certified Alberta Angus 6 Oz. Steak SandwichCA$36.00

Alberta Prime 40 Oz. Porterhouse SteakCA$115.00

Signature Burgers

Bacon CheeseburgerCA$25.00

Jalapeño / Onion BurgerCA$25.00

Veggie BurgerCA$19.00

Turkey Club BaguetteCA$21.00

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