I thought I'd check out of view of Calgary tower and downtown from this restaurant and hopefully grab a good bite. I was definitely underdressed and way too casual with some of the fancier date nights around me so maybe dress a bit nicer if you decide to come. I ordered the filet medium rare and it was delicious but the highlight was actually the French fries with garlic aioli. Do yourself a favor and get the fries all day long everyday with any meal here. They were perfectly crispy and the garlic aioli was a chefs kiss. The view is nice if you're by the window. Service was average. A bit slower and didn't check in as often but I think it's cuz I was by myself to be fair. But some water refills are always appreciated. Worth it to check it out! If only for the fries read more

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The view is worth a 5-star rating. However, the food was a bit of a letdown. We ordered half-sized spaghetti did not finished and it was undercooked with hard noodles and a sour sauce. The duck confit sauce was too sweet. The steak tarts and old fashion were highly recommended though. The service was alright. The manager (she might be the manager or host), who wore a slightly different outfit, was very welcoming and friendly. She even offered us dessert after we mentioned the food didn't meet our expectations and we'd driven all the way from EDM. We declined because we'd already had a big breakfast. Overall, the high-level view is worth checking out but the food could be improved. The steak might be better. read more

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One reason why we chose to come here was for Calgary's incredible skyline. The views alone made the night special but the service, ambiance, and food truly elevated the entire experience. The space feels upscale and sleek, and I especially loved the bar decor and overall vibe. Our server did an outstanding job recommending items and everything he suggested absolutely delivered. One of the highlights was their Peach Old Fashioned which was easily one of my favorite Old Fashioneds I've had. The Benchmark Angus beef was also top notch, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. What really made the evening memorable was the attention to detail throughout the entire experience from the warm hospitality to the perfectly paced service. It felt like the ideal place to celebrate a special occasion. I would highly recommend Major Tom if you're looking for an unforgettable date night, anniversary dinner or celebration. We'll definitely be back again! read more

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Tried out Major Tom on a packed Friday. They're on the 40th floor of the Stephen Ave building. Luckily, we'd made reservations and asked for a table with a view. They have a daily golden hour (3-5pm); 50% off all wine bottles, $12 chilled martinis and $5 draft/Major Tom Collins/alcohol-free cocktails. - Latte ($6.50) - 2x Lunch ($40.00) - scallop crudo, beef carpaccio, cavatelli, duck confit, passionfruit sorbet and eclair. Excellent appetizers. Cavatelli was decent, duck was okay. Sorbet was lacking punch. Eclair had a nice oolong tea flavour read more

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Happy hour $5 Major Tom Collins? Sold! Victoria was the nicest server and her recommendation of those potato doughnuts was a Calgary highlight. Nice view, and if you get in early, there doesn't seem to be a big crowd, but I think you need reservations, and don't dress like a slob, this is a nice place. read more

Excellent! Service was impeccable. Our waiter, Alex, was phenomenal. We went with his recommendations and had an incredible dinner. Thank you Major Tom for an excellent experienc read more

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This was genuinely one of the most scrumptious places I've ever ever ever been to. The moment you walk in to the 40th floor, sprawling views of the Calgary skyline coupled with floor to ceiling windows illuminate your view. We got stuck in the parking lot for 30 min and were therefore quite late, but they still accommodated our lunch. SO nice!! We got the power lunch, which includes two hor d'oeuvres and one entree. We tried all four options - the major tot, crispy chicken wing, potato doughnuts, and salmon tartane. Everything was immaculate, especially that major tot which is a tater tot with smoked sturgeon paste and pickled onions. Now the entrees were insane. Quite literally the best in new American/Canadian food I've ever had anywhere. The crispy duck was so juicy, and that bbq consommé was genuinely drinkable. The charred cabbage had just the right crisp, and the flavors were just so well balanced. The ab trout was even more insane. The creamed corn grits were so flavorful, the sauce ricard was so creamy, and the skin on the trout was so perfectly crispy while the fillet was so moist. Probably the best cook I've ever seen on a fish. Seriously this was amazing! read more

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We were on our honeymoon visiting Banff National Park and had an early morning flight out of Calgary. Before retreating to the hotel, we had a late lunch/early dinner at Major Tom after reading/seeing glowing reviews and it did not disappoint. My husband will say this was one the best meals we had while in Canada. We ordered the rigatoni which was to die for. The Caesar salad which was so cold, crunchy and refreshing. Then decided we'd split the 8oz filet which was out of this world. Perfectly cooked, kudos to the chef. But the highlight of this experience was the service. Our server, LaTasha, was THEE BEST. She made the experience all the better. She was so friendly and fun, easy to talk to and even recommended we order the pasta FIRST so as to not spoil all the flavors of the bearnaise sauce we selected to come with the steak. Thank you, LaTasha, you made our entire day!!! I also loved the presentation of my gin martini. Friendly hostess as well. Clean bathrooms. Beautiful views! Must do if you find yourself in Calgary! read more

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Zach from the bar was amazing. My best friend and I enjoyed my birthday cocktails he crafted, and the food was bomb. Zach was so attentive and polite! read more

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Came to celebrate and see the sunset on the 40th floor! Staff was attentive and made some drink and meal suggestions. We asked for a table at the windows so we can see the sun set over the Rockies and also see the Calgary Tower. read more

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Our interactions with staff throughout the point was surprisingly disappointing considering the ambience the restaurant is aiming for. Especially when factoring in the prices. Not the experience I was expecting for a restaurant of this calibre. They do a lovely Campanella! read more

Upscale and classy place that's perfect for an anniversary dinner or special occasion. I didn't have any issues like other reviewers had, my service and food were both exceptional! We were greeted and tended to all night with care, and every dish was plated nicely. Cheese toast: such a simple dish was elevated with a secret sauce and parm. So rich and buttery! Duck breast: this was cooked to perfection. Juicy and not overcooked or gamey, it had a flavourful crispy crust. The vegetables soaked up all the delicious jus. Baked Alaska: old fashion and a classic fancy dessert. I recommend to share it with another person because it's a big portion for one! Had a really lovely time and recommend that you make a reservation! read more

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Our waiter Matt was awesome! You can tell they are big on elevation at this restaurant. Matt took a lot of pride in his service and this is rare these days. He for sure made it memorable! We tried the potato donuts, steak tartare, burger, Waldorf salad all were amazing. The steak tartare was the highlight! Also tried cocktails Manhattan, espresso martini, and the dirty martini with Belvedere was the clear winner! Very delicate and the blue cheese olives were the best I have ever had. They are hand stuffed with Castelvetrano olives. Divine! Will be back again next time we fly into Calgary. read more

Cancel Major tom. I have been treated poorly on 2 separate visits. Tried to give them a second chance but this place thinks too highly about themselves that they treat solo customers extremely poorly. On my first visit I was completed ignored for over an hour after being seated. Didn't even offer me a drink or water. Second visit. I specifically made a reservation by the window a month in advance and because I was solo they seated me by the doorway with no view. As a paying customer that will spend hundreds of dollars for a meal for 1 this left a sour taste on each visit where I did not want spend my money there. And from now on I won't. Cancel Major tom. Its over priced pretentious and quite frankly a waste of time. read more

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Come for the view, and the food, but mainly the view. 40 floors up, overlooking Calgary's incredible skyline, sits a swank Major Tom. The beer salad was one of the most incredible dishes I've ever had. Incredibly well presented, the beets were sweet like candy. My main pasta, the campanelle with calamari and chili was just okay. I found the dish overly salty and the pasta a bit overcooked. It was by no means a terrible dish, I've just had better. Service at Major Tom is impeccable and extremely friendly. Id come back for the view and beet salad alone. read more

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Visiting from Vegas and chose Major Tom for our only night in Calgary. Unfortunately our server Lacey made it super weird. Potato donuts- it felt more like a tater tot or a croquette then a doughnut. It was basically deep-fried potato, and not doughy like a donut. Tomato salad- refreshing and well balanced. I would order this dish again. 28 day dry aged strip loin - we needed to switch our order to this since they ran out of prime rib. This meat was so dry. It wasn't edible for me. Potato puree - it needed a cream with it or something. Theu do absolutely nothing for your anniversary here. We asked our waitress and she said all she could do is put a candle on dessert if we purchase one. The view is only nice if you get a window seat. We requested one since we booked months in advance, but they sat us in the way back. I wouldn't come back and I wouldn't recommend this to visitors. read more

First night in Calgary meeting up with great friends and this resto was our first stop My pictures are horrible and don't do this place any justice!! We were having such a great time and enjoy the food so much that I completely forgot to take a pic right away.. The ambiance is fabulous, it's at the highest point of the building with a beautiful scenic view of the Calgary tower and the city at night ! The food : 5+++++ amazing super tender I absolutely loved their waldorf salad We went for the icelandic cod and lamb just amazing and delicious winderful flavours completely recommend!! They kept being blue cheese olives I just loved thag the olives were stuffed with blue cheese mmm yummmy I even got the marsala mushrooms very good and flavourful Service .. 4/5 the hostess was extremely rude and we just didn't know whos name was on the reservation so it took us a minute to figure it out but she could have been more friendlier while she has us figure it out and not yell or trash us... otherwise our service inside the resto was phenomenal.. waitress was super caring friendly and quick everything was great except that hostess with major attitude problem! read more

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The views from this restaurant were gorgeous. The dim lights inside really set a luxurious vibe. The espresso martini was a great way to start off the night. The rigatoni was pretty good but I tried my friend's NY strip loin and felt like I wished I got that instead. The rigatoni was a lot of meat and not enough noodles for me. The flavor of the NY strip loin was the type to make your mouth water. If I ever go back I would definitely order that! read more

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Great Dinner with fantastic views of Calgary! Barry our server was amazing, Definitely saved room for the baked Alaska dessert. Food & drinks were delicious. read more

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Our biggest disappointment was that this restaurant is still serving US wine. A Pino Noir, what a shame and embarrassment to them. A few other things were disappointing. We booked very well in advance, weeks, and were promised window table. When we arrived, there was nothing available, including no apology. No coat hanger offered, room was loud and crowded Our meals were tasty and service was good Until they deal with US wine sales we and others won't be back. read more

Not quite what I expected. This place came highly recommended from a friend. The highlights she mentioned were amazing view and great ambiance. The view hands down was exquisite. Ambiance I found to be just ok. The voices carried so even the waiter had a hard time hearing us if we didn't scream. Service was mediocre at best. Unfortunately our waiter seemed to disappear at times with major time gaps between check ins. The food was also mediocre at best. Items had either too much flavor or none at all. The fries were full of pepper truly like the kitchen messed up. The Ceasar salad was delicious but if you don't like capers make sure to ask them to hold them. The broccolini had the oddest taste again as though the kitchen used the wrong spice. Tasted so strange. The steaks were cooked nicely but lacked flavor. Overall an experience I don't need to have again. read more

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Hard to find fault with Major Tom. Unfortunately we were socked in with smoke so we didn't get to enjoy the famous view, but the food, service and decor still managed to make it a memorable meal. We were a large group so we got to do some sharing, even from the vast and creative cocktail menu. We started with some appetizers, all excellent, especially the scallop crudo. I had the cheeseburger made from brisket. As good as it was, and it was excellent, my fries stole the show! Other entrees included steaks and pasta, all excellent. Prices are as expected for fine Calgary dining, however there are some lower priced items for those that want to budget the experience. Some appetizers are under $10 and the side size pastas, which my wife had, are under $20. Definitely will be back, a Calgary gem. read more

Major Tom - MT Cheeseburger with the best fries ever! - Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Spectacular all around. The views 40 feet up are stunning of the city and we were sat right at the window. Our server Alex was one of our favorites we've ever had at any restaurant. Honest, informed about the menu, and super nice. The peach old fashioned was an incredible drink and we decided on splitting the butchers cut of the night, 32 oz porterhouse. The meat was cooked to perfection. Our night ended with dessert and the chocolate mille feullie was incredible. Such a special night! read more

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I was in Calgary last week for the stampede and this restaurant was recommended by a bartender at another restaurant I dined in (although it was on my to-eat list). We arrived at 8pm and were told that there will be a two-hour wait. I didn't mind waiting because the restaurant is so beautiful! The view was gorgeous, overlooking Calgary from the 40th floor. Also, I never believed it when they say it was a long wait and there were plenty of tables unoccupied. Haha! We waited for 40 minutes and were told that we can be seated by the bar. I have no problem with that. Before I was seated, I wanted to quickly take a photo by the window but was shooed away by the server (he has a moustache) that his customers were on their way. To be honest, he was quite rude (considering this is a higher-end restaurant). Anyway, I took my photo and went to my seat. My server (Matt) was amazing! He's very attentive and patient with us. We recommended us the marsala mushroom to accompany our steak and he was right! It was soooooo good! We started off with some oysters (nothing special) and then the cheese toast (not bad). For our entrees, we had the New York Striploin (good but was a tad cold) and the rigatoni (nothing special). Once again, the marsala mushroom and potato puree were pure joy! We were too full to have desserts but I kept on looking at the table (remember the one I sat to take photos earlier). The couple kept on ordering hors d'oeuvres and they looked so good, so I consulted with my server and he suggested that I should try their crispy hen eggs and that did not disappoint! Tips: Get dressed up. Make a reservation (hopefully get seated by the window to enjoy the spectacular view). Order the marsala mushroom and crispy hen eggs! Their drinks were amazing too! read more

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Firstly, i must state it was a 40 minute wait. ( reservation was at 7 pm) ...We had a child with us and that was unfair. The people at the table knew we were waiting but would not leave. The manager SHOULD have handled the situation. She or he was no where to be found. We were about to leave Thankfully the front girls and many servers helped our waitress Grace and all was turned around. We had wonderful evening and service was excellent. Grace our waitress was outstanding!! The food was EXCEPTIONAL! Kudos to the chef and the kitchen crew! We appreciated the appies were on the house. Many Thanks Grace. Amazing and delicious food. I highly recommend Major Tom if you are celebrating an important family milestone or just want a 5 star meal. Terrific menu and array of phenomenal dishes. We will be back. Thank you Grace and EVERYONE who contributed to making it a truly memorable evening. read more

Spectacular fine dining in downtown Calgary, seriously the only thing this place is missing is valet. Also oddly they don't have a phone line for whatever reason but you can text the number on the website and someone will respond to you. We started off with the potato doughnuts which were amazing, fluffy and decadent with the cheese. Next the yellowtail crudo was so well seasoned we wish we ordered a second serving. Then the entrees we both had steak - a5 Miyazaki strip loin and steak frites which was a flat iron cut. They arrived perfectly cooked, both tender even though they're different cuts. We also had a side of bearnaise sauce and broccolini. Finally dessert, thankfully we saved room because this place serves legit gourmet desserts. They are big enough to share between 2-3 people but we wanted to try the carrot cake and chocolate Mille feuille. They are both such a treat but I highly recommend the carrot cake as it was beautifully spiced, balanced with the frosting and sauce, and just so pretty to look at. We're not locals but we definitely hope to be in the area again soon to dine here next time! read more

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Amazing view. Hip vibe. Great service. Steak and broccolini well seasoned. Fun desert - Baked Alaska flamed tablesi read more

Yep, ya definitely go! Park in the basement garage, it'll be $16 CAD dollars for two hours super convenient. 40th floor with amazing views and if you time the sunset right, you are in for a treat. We went at 4pm and made an OpenTable reservation. The 3pm - 5pm happy hour menu is great, and I get to sample the dishes that are popular. We had the MT burger and it's pretty solid, the patty was medium rare with a slight pink, superb. The cheese toast was a winner, I mean it's like an elevated Texas toast filled with some amazing garlic spread, that is melted into a gooey cheese sauce! The scotch egg with pepperoni jam is just a must, you won't find that just willy nilly. The pepperoni flavor is strong, I don't wanna say it but very similar to Torino's pizza rolls, which is not a bad thing in my opinion. I've had my share of those little frozen things in high school. The cocktails are so fun, I would have sat there and tried them all if I didn't have my five year old with me. We had a wonderful waitress, she was so friendly and everything came out quick. Enjoy and have a wonderful time friends! Cheers! read more

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Food and service were great. When booking we were told no availability and then when we called that day there was. There were a lot of empty tables though for having no availability read more

The view is unbelievable! The cocktails are on point! The team members were kind and the ambiance was spectacular! Upscale cocktail lounge with beautiful food options. Next time we are in the area, this will be a must visit again location. read more

I went there for my birthday & they made it really special. My waitress, forgot her name Sorry, was the sweetest. Food was great. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

Major Tom - Prime rib with broccolini - Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Swanky spot for the ambiance in Calgary with a gorgeous city view and tall windows. Loved the steak frites and the lobster rolls. The burger and fusilli were fine but don't need to get it again. Skip the salmon crudo. read more

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The food was mind blowing . Fresh and tasty . The service was absolutely amazing thank you Jenna . So Drink , salads , half a bowel of pasta and dessert and tip around 75$ give or take . I would recommend this hands down read more

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I was luckily able to snag a reservation the same day on a Thursday. The place gets pretty busy, but service was top notch overall. Their drinks menu is quite extensive with a lot of their own creations. I ended up trying the All the Way Up (seemed appropriate for the setting). The drink was well made and it's made even nicer by the view. Tried the Major Tots and the Potato Doughnuts for the table and both were great. The Major Tots really had the smoked sturgeon flavour come through and it worked really well with the Tot itself. The French onion Custard was a revelation on the potato doughnuts that worked very well. The steak was cooked and seasoned really well. This place is definitely a must visit if you're in Calgary (reserve in advance as it does seem to get quite busy) both for the food and for the views. read more

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The atmosphere is great for date night you feel like you are going to the Calgary tower so don't underdress. A majority were wearing suits and dresses very high end lounge. Service was great. Views are great at night. The food was great except the gnocci and baked Alaska don't order it The gnocchi was mushy no sear or texture to the gnocchi and the sauce just didn't go well. It was 2/10 one of the worse gnocchi I've had. The gnocchis I love is the seafood gnocchi from embarcederos and the gnocchi from Cucina. I've never had a baked Alaska before but will never have it again because the alcohol was strong the cake was dense and the filling was just not a dessert I would want to eat. However! The BOMB MUST TRY is: Lobster rolls the best I've had in Calgary you can taste the lobster and some aioli sauce inside is delicious!!! Order 5 of this if you must Tuna cru is fancy and melt In your mouth good with a refreshing green sauce that doesn't over powering the fish Waldorf salad if you love blue cheese which I do ! The duck perfectly cooked with delicious and perfectly seasoned cauliflower The a5 wagyu meh order small because you will get sick of it because of how fatty it is but that's normal. read more

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What I like: * The atmosphere is great * Service is awesome * the Views spectacular * Cocktails are amazing * Price is good Dislike- food is average read more

Went here on a weekday during working hours after trying to book a reservation on a weekend for weeks and then giving up! They only seem to have resos available before 3 pm and after 9 pm on most days. It was totally worth it though - the food and the views! Had the cheese toast, scallop crudo and crab/shrimp roll to start. Loved the crab/shrimp roll the most - the roll was buttery and the combo of crab and shrimp went really well together! The cheese toast was also yum and super easy to share as it was already cut in 4 pieces. Can't go wrong with cheesy anything really haha The scallop crudo was fresh and worth a try too. For the main we got steak and frites along with the tomato salad. The steak was medium which was perfect and the fries were perfectly spiced - loved it! The tomato salad was good too but is a large portion so watch out. Overall, loved the meal overall and the view from the 40th floor of the building. Parking is a bit hard to find so beware but it's downtown Calgary after all so give yourself a bit more time to get here or take the train which is conveniently steps outside the restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped by for an afternoon snack to enjoy while overlooking downtown Calgary. We enjoyed: - potato doughnuts: light, pillowy clouds that were the perfect combination of sweet and acidic - citrus salad: burst of flavor Would recommend! read more

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Major Tom had an incredible 40th story view and great food and service. The interior is well decorated and the view is panoramic. We walked in without a reservation for lunch on Friday and were seated by the window. We ordered pretty lightly but the tartare, tots, beet salad and pasta were all home runs. We'd definitely come back! read more

Major Tom - Sturgeon tots and beef tartare - Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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An amazing experience! I actually came here back in the summer 2024. I'm just now writing a review as I feel I only ever come on Yelp to complain of the bad experiences. I need to post more of my positive experiences, and Major Tom was the first to come to mind. The customer service was top notch. The hostess and waitress were both lovely. The layout aesthetically pleasing. I ordered the crispy hen egg appetizer, and the garlic shrimp. The flavors were incredible. I don't even like shrimp very much, but based on the reviews, I decide to take a chance. I'm so glad I did. If I'm ever in Calgary again, I will most certainly eat here. read more