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Rotisserie Prime Rib Alberta Beef  - CHARCUT University District, Calgary, AB

CHARCUT University District

4.5
4.5
183 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Steakhouse

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2 people
21:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
CHARCUT is a proud female majority-owned and operated destination restaurant and bar from Calgary’s CHAR Hospitality Group – founded by Carrie Jackson and acclaimed chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson. Our menu draws inspiration from Italian and Portuguese traditions, a nod to Connie’s heritage, while celebrating seasonal, artisanal, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. From our handmade pastas and vegetable-forward sharing plates to our house-cured meats, butcher cuts, and rotisserie prime rib of Alberta beef, we take a back to basics, back to flavour approach by evolving simple ingredients. CHARCUT offers a true neighbourhood restaurant experience, a place to gather and connect over great food, drinks, conversation, and company.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
  • Private party facilities
    Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    McLaurin
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Offers

  • Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 11:30 - 15:30, 15:30 - 21:45,Thu - 11:30 - 15:30, 15:30 - 21:45,Fri - 11:30 - 15:30
    Weekdays 2 to 5 PM Half off all wine, beer, cocktails and our house housemade Salumeria & Formaggio No reservation needed, available at both locations

    Happy Hour 2 to 5 PM weekdays photo
  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 11:30 - 15:30, 15:30 - 21:45
    HALF-CUT @ CHARCUT aka it’s wine Wednesday! Come in for half-priced bottles of wine all day and night at both our downtown and University District locations.

    Wine Wednesday photo

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CHARCUT University District offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The standout "knowledgeable staff" ensures guests feel welcome, while the "upscale yet laidback vibe" adds to the charm. Noteworthy dishes include the "prime rib" and "zucchini salad." Despite occasional service delays, CHARCUT remains a "highly recommended" dining destination.

183 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night for 2. Excellent choice, enjoyed it a lot. Service very good and food excellent.

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  2. Nancy

    VIP

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, atmosphere and food were all great! Much thanks!

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  3. Charles

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dining room and seating options. Food was great and portion sizes were solid for the price !

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an absolutely phenomenal experience at this establishment, thanks to our incredible server, Maryann! From the moment we sat down, she made us feel right at home. Her knowledge of the wine, food, and drink menu was impressive, and she offered excellent recommendations that truly enhanced our dining experience. It was clear she took great pride in providing outstanding service, and her attention to detail made all the difference. We left feeling like we had experienced something special, and we will definitely be returning for another amazing visit. Highly recommend asking for Maryann—she’s a gem!
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hello Thank you for the glowing review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed and food and especially MaryAnn's service. She is a true hospitality professional and we are so happy to have her on our team. We hope to see you again soon

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  5. Malakai

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was bad. Our waiter especially was just bothersom. It was just busy and felt impersonal. Food was OK, but the value wasn't there. The price point required either higher quality or bigger portions, but instead, it was just small portions of mid-quality. Maybe it was just a bad night but was a let down and a mood killer.
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
    Malakai, Thank you for the candid feedback. We are disappointed to hear we did not make you feel welcomed or special. We're always striving to improve and your review is invaluable in this process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more seamless experience.

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  6. Tanya

    VIP

    Calgary

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I went here for Valentine’s day and got their Valentine’s Day menu set. The zucchini salad and scallops was a delicious way to start the evening. The prime rib main course was delicious. And finally the chocolate crunch dessert was the best way to end our date. Will definitely be back!
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
    Tanya, We are happy to hear you thoroughly enjoyed our Valentines Special! Thank you for choosing Charcut. ps the chocolate crunch is available on our regular menu The charcut team

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  7. Michael

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing experience. Food like I have never seen it presented or tasted. Such high quality experience. Friendly staff and a tableside visit from the chef. Highly recommended. We thoroughly enjoyed our Valentine's date night.
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
    Michael Thank you for choosing Charcut for your Valentines day dinner. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything. Hope to see you back another night! We are open for lunch Tuesday to Friday and dinner Tuesday to Sunday

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  8. Greg

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for lunch. Love the pork belly and Espresso Martini!
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hi Greg Can't go wrong with an espresso martini & pork belly that is for sure! Our faves as well. We are happy to hear you enjoyed everything. We look forward to seeing you soon

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  9. Tim

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome early Valentine’s experience. Food was really unique and top notch. Service was perfect. It was neat to see how the team worked together seamlessly. Ambience was great as well. Thanks for a great evening!
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
    Tim, Thank you for choosing Charcut for your Valentines day dinner. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything! We are very fortunate to have a team that works together so well. We hope to see you again soon

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  10. Cheri

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would like to give a 5⭐️ review. The food, staff, ambience was great. But, I chose CHARCUT in the University District because they were listed as a participant in the Burger-it-Forward initiative by Cdn Beef Farmers to raise money for Cdn Food Banks. A noble cause. When we arrived none of the service staff were aware of this despite it being midway through a month long fundraiser. However, I do acknowledge and appreciate that the kitchen staff did provide an exceptional burger even though it was not on the menu.
    CHARCUT University DistrictResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hello Cheri, Thank you for supporting Canada Beef's Burger it Forward program. All of our restaurants are participating in the program, including Charcut University District. We have followed up with the team to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention, this will help us improve our communication prior to future collaborations.

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CHARCUT University District is rated 4.5 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for CHARCUT University District

4150 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    McLaurin
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Portuguese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
  • Catering
    Check out our sister Restaurant Connie & John's Pizza
  • Private party facilities
    Large Party BookingsBoth CHARCUT locations can host reservations for large parties, private events, and full restaurant buyouts. Please email info@charcut.com to submit an inquiry and a member of our team will get back to you right away.
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