We went here for a business meeting and the food did not disappoint. The tuna stack was fresh and filling. Be sure and ask to make it extra saucy for that extra flavor! The crab dip was hot and creamy! I also had a couple of ranch waters and they were very refreshing. The atmosphere was inviting and the vibe was very laid back. The wait staff was also attentive and nice! I'll be going back! read more

Cactus Club Cafe - CREOLE CRAB & SPINACH DIP - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Dropped in for lunch. Good spot with excellent atmosphere. Super attentive staff and very fast service. I ordered the tuna poke bowl. It was good portions and fresh with good flavor. The fruit, tuna and aioli type sauce mixed well together. Good lunch experience read more

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I wanted to leave a review to recognize our waitress, Faith, for her exceptional service. She was highly attentive, brought a fantastic sense of humor to our table, and took amazing care of our group. I am especially grateful for how wonderfully inclusive and kind she was with my special needs daughter. Employees like Faith are rare gems who elevate the entire dining experience. Management should be incredibly proud to have her on the team. read more

We were pleasantly surprised to find this place with great food and service not too far from our hotel. We visited twice during our vacation in Calgary and we loved the vibrant feel and tried several items on their expansive menu. Wide array of cocktails to choose from. My husband enjoyed Penicillin which is a mix of Johnnie Walker black, honey, ginger, lemon, lagavulin peated whiskey. My daughter savored her Brazilian Lemonade which is a mix of rum, whole lime, and sweetened condensed milk. I had a Virgin Mojito which was refreshing. Another time I tried another zero-proof drink. I believe it was called Hey Hibiscus. Delicious appetizers that we enjoyed were: *Creole Crab & Spinach Dip served with corn tortilla chips. *Chili Citrus Calamari is crispy fried, sprinkled with chilis, szechuan peppercorn, and served with a citrus dip. *Truffle Fries freshly fried seasoned with truffle, herbs, grana padano, and served with garlic aioli. The main entrees were shareable too and we were delighted with the Peppercorn Ribeye which is this 45 day aged 14oz CAB® ribeye in brandy peppercorn sauce and served with buttered mashed potatoes and green beans. The healthier choices did not disappoint either: *Avocado Kale Salad with Salmon was delicious with crispy chickpeas, grilled avocado, pickled red cabbage, fennel chili crumb, grana padano, and lemon garlic dressing. *Szechuan Lettuce Wraps was this generous portion of chicken (our choice) in sweet and spicy szechuan glaze, sprinkled with a good amount of peanuts, wontons, korean chili sauce, and spicy yogurt. *Tuna Temaki was new on the menu and described as ocean wise™ ahi, toasted sesame, cucumber, serrano pepper, nori, green onion. We all wish we had a Cactus Club Cafe in the US. Google says they have one in Miami. Come to the San Francisco Bay Area with your solid 5 quality food, service and your upbeat, energetic and welcoming vibe! read more

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Walked 20 minutes from our hotel on a cool Calgary evening to try this place and was not disappointed. We were greeted by the friendliest hostess, who guided us through the softly lit ambience to our table. We opted for indoor dining but the patio was tempting. Our entrees, Baja fish tacos and the med bowl with falafel were both excellent. The Canadian IPA was a great accompaniment. Our server was not only friendly, but personable. It was a great dining experience, except for the guy behind me who couldn't complete a sentence without using at least one f-bomb. But not everyone can be a Shakespeare. read more

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A great option for groups. Varied menu with options for every type of eater. The szechuan lettuce wraps with tofu were well seasoned and a large portion, enough to share or order as your entree. The crispy tofu bowl was also good. It has great toppings and was a filling entree option too. The service was lacking a bit for our group, as the servers were talking more with each other than helping guests. read more

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Great food, excellent service and classy atmosphere. The inside and patio were equally appealing. Husbands got the peppercorn ribeye and loved it. I got the blackened chicken with broccoli as I have a legume allergy and it comes with green beans. The staff easily made the switch and I loved it. They even threw in a free anniversary dessert! Yum!!!! The crème brûlée is very good...if ur curious, do iiit. read more

Cactus Club Cafe - Crème brûlée - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

first timer at cactus club cafe! i remember trying to go in vancouver but now :D i would describe this spot as like yard house very comparable to the quality of food and vibes. we ordered calamari and it was so soft and tender; not as chewy as your usual kind. also ordered the scallop and shrimp ceviche -- and the sauce was very lemon-like and the avocado was smooth and creamy YOM my bf got this chicken salad and it was ~different~ from your usual salad lol the cocktails were okay imo read more

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Went there with a group of friends. Luckily we had reservations on Labor Day holiday when many other restaurants were closed. Our server Mona was friendly & efficient. The food was tasty & creative and satisfied our friends with dietary restrictions. We will be back! read more

very popular casual dining in the N.E. In my view this is a consistent top tier location that presents the Cactus Club brand well. The reason this place is popular is consistent high quality food, cool vibe and variety of flavours from Feenie burger, famous squash ravioli, sushi aburi, steak frites and even vegan friendly dishes like the med bowl - yes I have family who are vegans so our venues sometimes are challenged As a west coaster, Would I feel ok ordering sushi or the poke bowl from a casual non Japanese restaurant in Albert? If it is at Cactus Club with high turns on fresh food, heck yah! I can also get awesome chicken wings and other dishes so something for everyone's palette I went here for the second time this week as I was originally going to compare the "earls/cactus club/joeys" family but did that before and returned to CC as it is in my view the best of the 3 in NE Calgary No surprises here, awesome food served properly seasoned tuna poke bowl and aburi salmon sushi with blue moon wheat beer Sitting at the bar to avoid the wait for a table. I had the Steak frites that was cooked perfectly to med rare with fresh fries (not oily) and peanut butter bar with top tier hagan da premium ice cream for dessert The parking lot was full on a Thursday nite at 7 pm If I had the foresight, I would have planned my evenings for happy hour as prices are much better for my favourite items This is my go to whenever I am in N.E. Calgary read more

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Food was delicious drinks were made right and tasty service was great very attentive staff our server was on point made sure we were well taken care of will definitely be back to eat here again way to go katey keep up the great work read more

Cactus Club Cafe - Bellini - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Lovely atmosphere Excellent food at reasonable prices. Wide variety of choices on menu. I tried the squash filled ravioli with prawns. They were outstanding! Service was superb as well read more

What an awesome experience! I was unexpectedly overnight in Calgary and yelp'd dinner nearby my airport hotel. Lucky me to find the Cactus Club Cafe within walking distance. It was highly rated and thus I selected this place because of the tuna tower. Unfortunately, this dish is no longer on the menu but not to worry. I had the tuna tataki and the "fired" salmon. When it arrived, I told Matthew I could not eat it all (8 pieces each) but I ate every bite with the wasabi, soy sauce and fresh ginger. It was awesome. The place was packed yet friendly and welcoming. It is lovely and comforting for the traveler as well as locals (vast majority of clientele). I sat at the bar with Matthew who did an awesome job. My only constructive feedback would be to "up" the "by the glass" offerings. There were no sparkling options and the options were kinda disappointing. I find wine via Vivino if not familiar and the best rating was 3.9. This place can do better and match the food, ambience and service! read more

We went for lunch at Cactus Club Crowfoot, 4 of us: my wife and I with a couple visiting from Manila Philippines, As we haven't seen each other for over a year, the 4 of us was kinda noisy & animated telling stories. I ordered a soy dijon salmon and my wife a truffle chicken. He ordered a well-done 8oz steak, with all the trimmings and his wife a prawn ravioli entree, plus a extra green goddess salad for the 4 of us. Midway thru eating, everyone commented how good the food was-- perfectly cooked, seasoned and presented. Our waitress, Sarah was so nice and charming and catered to our requests. We overstayed a little due to lots of stories. I asked Sarah if are we Ok with time, and she just replied Enjoy!! Rogel & Vicky read more

Visited this location several times. The service and food have always been very good. It is very loud no matter what time you're there.

Great food. I had an ahi poke bowl and my friend had shrimp butternut squash ravioli and shrimp ceviche. Everything was tasty. Service was nice and upbeat. read more

Another spot that the "locals" highly recommended, so of course I found myself here... Interesting menu, cool vibes and super friendly servers made my experience great! Chicken lettuce wraps and butternut squash with grilled shrimp seemed to be the go to, so I gave them both a try. Both were great and either could have made for a full meal! read more

Cactus Club Cafe - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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The steak was excellent. The service was very good and the ambience was fun. The price was very reasonable considering the place. I'd definitely go again! read more

We had a reservation, place was packed but seated promptly and food was fast. Only complaint was the parking lot under serves the building capacity in a major way. So we parked on the street a few blocks away. read more

The waitress Sopia Italian girl went beyond helping us. We waited awhile for someone to come to our table and she walked over put her things down and took over. She was so friendly funny and so helpful read more

Cocktails were lovely - especially good morning Vietnam & passion fruit mojito especially. The pickle brined fried chicken was AMAZINGX10, savoy cabbage, pizzas Diletante and the Dude were also good. Our server Jordan was great too! read more

Our go-to place for girls night. Consistently great food, service and ambiance. Tuna poke bowls and key lime pie are the best anywhere! When they do mess up, they make it up and take the guest experience seriously. read more

Fantastic restaurant. Our food was spot on. I had the green curry w prawn. Perfectly cooked. My sweetheart had the Panko crusted chicken sandwich. Another home run. Nice ambiance & great service by Ashleigh!! read more

Cactus Club Cafe - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

It's always good food when we eat here. Service is great and ambiance is really nice as well.

I'm in town for a work trip and I'm almost embarrassed to say that I at at the Cactus Club Cafe 4 nights in a row. I had a different entree every night and everything they served was delicious. read more

We had an exceptional dining experience at Cactus Club Café on Barlow Trail NE in Calgary. From the moment we arrived, the inviting ambiance and attentive staff made us feel at ease. The menu featured a wonderful selection of dishes, all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients that delighted our palates. The atmosphere struck a perfect balance between elegance and comfort. Our servers, Ashley S and Alexis D, were both knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring that our visit was truly memorable. This establishment comes highly recommended. read more

It's always consistently good and they offer allot more than burgers and fries. The red Thai curry is fantastic. Service, as usual, top notch! read more

awesome food. a little time to get your food but it was a great food. Cant complain about the food and the ambience. My steak was done right

First time here and the food was probably the best we had our whole trip! The bartender was friendly and professional. Will definitely be back again. read more

Food is great. I've always had good service and servers. It's comfortable and has a nice ambiance.

Had lettuce wraps and calamari to go. Food was fresh and as always very tasty. It's my go to in Calgary. They brought out to car promptly

Ive tried their locations across the country and to tell the truth this one is my favourite I hope you enjoy it as much as I did- wow the food is incredible but make sure you make a reservation they are ALWAYS BUSYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!! :) read more

spectacular food and amazing service but wow is it expensive and WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW its ALWAYS BUSY. Actually its not a big thing that they are always busy- its a good thing. but toooooooo expensive. But thank you to the staff who always are above and beyond great great great customer service I sooooooooooo appreciate you !!!!! And great decor ! read more

We went to Cactus Club Cafe on 39th Avenue in Calgary. The food was delicious, very fresh and seasoned perfectly. I had the chargrilled steak and my daughter had the salmon. What made our dining experience wonderful was the amazing staff! Everyone we encountered were so friendly and helpful. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a flawless dining experience! read more

Great food! Amazing service! Great atmosphere, ambience was casual. Salmon was the best, great value for the money. read more

Came here after a flight, was very hungry. They take reservations online on their website, which is necessary because there was a 45 min wait for a table. Luckily, the bar had open seats so was able to sit there to eat. Overall the food was mediocre. They used to have great flavors of wings but now only have hot or salt and pepper. Salt and pepper was too dry. Hot was fine but nothing special. The grilled avocado kale salad was interesting but they are trying too hard, would've preferred a traditional Caesar salad. Parking lot is small so can be a little difficult to find parking. Overall I would probably give it 3.5 stars, but will round up to 4 stars because the waitresses and bartenders and hostesses were all mostly very attractive and friendly so they get bonus points for that. read more

We can never be in Canada without stopping in for Cactus Club a few times. We dined here after flying into Calgary en route to Banff and their food is delicious as always! We have our favorite dishes and every location makes them consistently. Love the atmosphere, music isn't blaring, nice patio seating also. Our favorites are the lettuce wraps, truffle fries, Mex bowl, crispy tofu bowl, Avo Kale Salad, grilled Dijon salmon and blackened creole chicken and cheesecake for dessert. Service is always on point! read more

Absolutely a waste of your time premium rates for nothing!!! While wait staff is great Andrew the manager has lost complete connection with the crowd will be a totally better place after he is gone had no problem with the wait staff only him? Spent 3hrs here while only seeing him for 15mis great staff great menu! While complete lack of good leadership/Manager ship! Will be informing my 2nd Cousin Joe Rogone as well total bummer! read more

Food is top notch for a chain restaurant. The poke bowl was outstanding and the summer drink specials are an excellent value. The service is great! read more

Cactus Club Cafe - Poke Bowl - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Very loud and crowded, even on a Tuesday evening. A nice selection of wines, and 50% off all wine the night were there. Excellent calamari and all our mains were fresh and tasty. read more