3.5 STARS. Food is good to very good (not exceptional). Three members of out party had streak - all 3 steaks were a combo of unfortunately chewy and then very delicious. I had the linguini and enjoyed every bite. The service is good to very good (not exceptional). Younger, trim hostesses dressed in black - some lacked experience that one would expect of a higher-end restaurant. The ambiance is very good to excellent; a great place and space to relax - get one of the tables by the fireplace if you can (arrive earlier than later to get one). There is no coffee to be had after dinner - none. This is a med-range steak place. Ruth Chris might be a better bet. Cheers. read more

We had out wedding reception here on 06/26/2015 - and it was the most amazing experience we could have asked for. Each course was the perfect size and cooked exceptionally. Out of the 24 guests, we had one that could not eat pork and one vegan. Both were treated extremely well and the vegan meal was a massive hit. The downstairs room was perfect for our guest count, and each person loved the pool table and onsite bartenders/servers. Everyone was on point and not a thing went poorly. I would highly recommend Saltlik over any other steakhouse in Calgary. (We spent months looking for the perfect restaurant.) Basically, if you're planning an event, I say go for Saltlik and save your selves the trouble. read more

I met a client here for dinner tonight and had a good experience. The service was professional and friendly, the atmosphere was very nice and the food was good. My only complaint is that our entrees came out just minutes after our soup and salad course - I would have expected better from a place of this quality. However, the french onion soup was spot on and the salmon with broccoli was quite tasty too. I hear the steaks are amazing, but I just wasn't looking for something so heavy. read more

I am an American staying at a nearby hotel, in Canada on business. Many of my colleagues who had been visiting for sometime prior to me had recommended this place. They do, indeed, have great steak. We have tried steaks at many restaurants throughout the city, and they have the best so far. They declare their Chipotle steak to have a "kick-ass" sauce. As with many spicy dishes I've had in Calgary, it was disappointing but only in lacking a true spicy heat. The flavor is great. The skinny fries aren't necessarily better tasting than regular fries but they are fascinating! Unlike the states, when one orders a steak well-done, it comes out well-done...no pink & juicy!!! It is said that you MUST try the Chocolate Cake. It is baked fresh at the time it is ordered because it is filled with liquid chocolate that runs freely into the berry compote when you first dip your fork into it. The vanilla bean ice cream is the perfect compliment. It is truly grand. The New York style cheesecake is my personal favorite. The atmosphere is pleasant. As Americans, we are quite used to the service being quicker. It takes some getting used to in dining out taking 2 hours. This isn't so much a complaint as an observation because it seems to be the Canadian, norm no matter the restaurant. read more

Stopped here with my wife for a nice dinner before going to a show. Very comfortable seating outside on Stephen Ave. Nice ambiance and professional service. The food was quite good and the prices reasonable. Tried the scallops and the cheese pate for appetizers and both were excellent. We both tried the petite fillet and were happy with the results. Have also tried the Saltlik in Banff and found it quite good as well. We would recommend both locations for a nice dinner out on the town. read more

My favourite restaurant in Calgary. Everything from the atmosphere to the staff to the food is amazing. I'm impressed time and time again. There is some true talent at Saltlik. Me and my buddies go here at least once a month. read more

A group of 6 popped in here after a long day at the office. And by that I mean a long day at the convention centre. I was in Calgary for work. It was GREAT to find a place downtown that was still serving, as we didn't arrive until after 9pm, and having been to Calgary many times on business, i've been turned away from restaurants more times than I can count. (Downtown kitchens don't seem to stay open late on week nights.) I wasn't starving, as I had a pre-dinner dinner (a must when you work until 9-10pm) but I wanted to take advantage of the "Alberta Beef" thing. When in... do as, you know. I ordered the petit prime sirlon, and my steak rare (obvs.) It was well cooked (or rather, appropriately cooked), but REALLY chewy. Like the last person to finish her meal, my jaw hurts chewy. There was a lot of gristle, which was too bad, but the flavour was good. The baked potato was fine, but I must admit my plate looked very empty with a small steak and a baked potato on it. Some garnish, or a few veggies would have gone a long way. I split the caramel toffee pudding, and it was fantastic. Very sweet. EXCEPTIONALLY sweet in fact, and served with ice cream, but I'm not a lady that is afraid of sweet things! In fact you might even say that I covet. So this was not a problem. :) Dinner with tax and tip (no drinks) came to $35. Not too shabby. read more

Nice steak place close to the Calgary Tower. Atmosphere is nice and service was all very good. Our group had steaks and salmon and all was good. read more

This restaurant went up in my eyes with this recent meal. I'd been to Saltlik before and it was always heavy on the chain and sodium, low on distinctivness or charm. In Calgary and needing a dinner that would deliver and be reasonably fast, I chose the Lick. It exceeded expectations. The servers sat me immediately, my waitress went beyond the canned politness and faux-joy found at many chains (are you listening Milestones?) and I had a pasta that actually was delicious (linguini with light cream sauce, bacon and asparagus). Would go back solely on the strength of this meal. read more

3.5 stars Went Fri Nov 19th, had a 7:45pm reservation. Not an issue, walked right in. Restaurant about 75% full. Very helpful waitress. Ordered calamari as appetizer. Decent. I had rib eye as my main course. A little fatty, but cooked perfectly (ordered it medium) Had a loaded baked potato as my side, was good. GF had the ribs, decent portion, lots of sauce. Fall off the bone meat, so she was happy. Overall, this restaruant is more of an upscale milestones, or earls. For a better steak, go to Ruths Chris. read more

Executive Summary: Pretty good food and comfortable surroundings. Service, however, is not to the standards one would expect from a place serving top-rate Alberta beef. Spent the week up here with my honey planning our Banff wedding and decided to try an upscale place because we like good steaks. Several people recommended Saltlik so we gave it a shot. The place is comfortable, interesting, and not pretentious. The steaks were good. I wasn't sure what to expect about Alberta beef but I had a Filet that, while not trimmed (which was weird), was still tender and tasty. My better half had the prime sirloin which was super lean and had great flavor. The veggies were fresh and nicely prepared. The service, however, lacked polish. The staff was friendly and seemed eager but they either didn't have enough staff or Canadian timeliness is different because they're being courteous and don't want to remotely rush anyone. We waited almost ten minutes to order our drinks and wine. No mention of specials or whether we'd been there before or anything. Normally in places like this they try to assess your level of hillbilly-ness but not so here. Little touches that I expect were lacking here. They didn't bring clean silverware to the table after our appetizers were cleared. No familiarity with the BC wine I ordered. No suggestions as to menu items. Again, the staff was friendly enough but service in a steakhouse really should be something other than "meh--it was ok." read more

Prime downtown location on Stephen Street makes this a natural choice for a nice dinner out. Interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting with fireplaces and an open kitchen. Had the petite sirloin and loaded baked potato -- steak was cooked perfectly, seasoned well and potato was tasty and packed with sour cream, cheese and bacon bits. Portion was sizable, but not gigantic. Wine list was solid, but expensive. Would have been nice to have a few more reasonable options to choose from. Service was attentive and friendly, although the overly short and tight dresses on each waitress was slightly off-putting -- made it seem like the restaurant was trying a bit too hard to be "cool." Overall -- a good experience and will plan to return when I am back to visit Calgary another time. read more

Just because I missed the one in Vancouver, that didn't last as long as it should've. Located right in the heart of the CBD, in terms of decor and ambience, it's a notch classier than an Earl's though a slight edge to the latter in terms of food. Still a place to be seen. Also great for private events, their downstairs venue even has a pool table, hi-def tv and sofa seating too. read more

a solid 4star evening dinner. friendly service, good quality food and even the price tag is nice. Filet Mignon with spicy broccoli as side dish. go an find out. they have even a patio seeting available! read more

I am not a huge steak connoisseur. For some reason, it is just hard for me to be impressed with a grilled slab of meat. However, there were a few times in my life when I was really wowed by the flavour and texture of steak, and it is those fond memories that drive me to visit a steakhouse once in a blue moon. Plus, being in Calgary, I decided it was finally time to try that famed Alberta beef. Saltlik seemed like a natural choice - smack in the middle of downtown, with a cool name and a fancy-looking huge glass door that separates the chosen few on the inside from the plebes wandering the 8th Avenue. And I am only half kidding - as I understand, a steak restaurant is a special occasion kind of a place, where you splurge but expect elite food and elite service. Saltlik, on the other hand, is very down to earth. Too much so, actually. The tiny lobby was being cleaned as I walked in, as if the restaurant was closing. The staff, while very friendly, is not really best educated on the wine and food choices. The first surprise came when I found out there was no bread (!) in the restaurant - only garlic bread, which, naturally, is not free. That was a first one for me. The house salad is less than impressive - bitter salads, a couple of cut strawberries and a tiny bit of goat cheese. No tomatoes or other vegetables. But OK, that was just a snack before the big steak dinner. I waited, and waited, and then more. Finally, the meat came. What can I say? It was another night of disappointment in my quest for a perfect steak. It was dry-ish and rather tough, despite my lengthy requests for something tender and marbled when ordering. So, that's about it for Saltlik. I am afraid it's another case of a restaurant trying to be something it isn't, which is all too common in Calgary, alas. read more

I walked around the area trying to find a steakhouse to satisfy my craving for some delicious steak. I came in here hoping for the best and I feel I've been provided with the best. My waitress for the night is Maddie, and she is just amazing. She was prompt, sharing her own thoughts with the food. Since it's my first time in the restaurant, she suggested the Lobster Mash to pair with my steak. And OMG, that Lobster Mashed Potato is delicious. It's mashed potato with large pieces of lobster on top. It is worth every cent. Now to the main course, steak! I ordered the Filet Mignon, my friends ordered ribeye, and sirloin. All three steak came cooked perfectly right on dot for both rare and medium rare. I find the ribeye is the best valued. For $39 you get a 15 oz of steak and yes, cooked to perfection. I don't know what I can say to praise this place. Everything is just wonderful. Oh! One thing... They don't allow us to bring our own wine. Hmm... I guess that's the only downside? read more

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Was in town for a site inspection for an upcoming conference, so we thought we would check it out. In short, AVOID AT ALL COSTS (and the costs are high). Went there on a Sunday night ordered a bottle of white wine. The "sommelier" had trouble opening a screw cap, then I tasted it and it was warm, which I pointed out to her. "Oh so you want a cold one?" was her reply OMG !!! The meal arrived which was a steak with an included baked potato we ordered a side of Asparagus each. The order arrived my dinner partner had no baked potato and I got asparagus and the potato. The server thought that my partner did not want a side but a substitution. My asparagus was cold as was the baked potato. They where replaced but by this point, I had enough. The manager did offer us free dessert but we declined. To top this dreadful experience off we both got food poisoning. read more

Excellent... Again! Have never been disappointed here and i am pretty hard to please. Waitress suggested med rare rather than rare for rib eye. And was absolutely right, even though i often choose blue. Not cheap but very very good read more

This is one of my regular haunts for supper before a show at the CPO or one of our fine theatres downtown. The food is always great (and reasonably priced -- especially their steaks), the staff is friendly and quick to serve (and very good at wine recommendations when you can't make up your mind), and the venue itself is swanky and comfortable. Can't decide where to go for supper? You won't go wrong with this place. Also: if you work downtown, and want to go to a nice lunch on a Friday, bring yourself and your casual Friday blue jeans here for a burger and relax for a bit. read more

The food at Saltlik is consistently good quality and tasty however the service is consistently terrible.

The ambience of this restaurant is incredible! Very easy to hold private and intimate conversations as the noise level is very manageable. Onto the food: the steak is absolutely fantastic, sides are incredible and most importantly, the service is fantastic. Morgan, our server, was incredibly engaging, very thoughtful and very attentive. The only reason this restaurant is not a five star was the tableware. When you order wonderful sides and a big steak, the plates need to be larger. Managing delicious sides and a big steak on a small plate is very difficult. Morgan and the entire team made our 25th wedding anniversary celebration a spectacular event. Highly recommend! read more

My husband loves steak. So for his birthday I decided to take him to the Saltlik. I had made reservations. However when we arrived we still had to wait for our table. The restaurant was busy, but there were still empty tables here and there. It appeared as though the hostesses had to figure out what they were supposed to be doing. It was a bit frustrating! The restaurant was pretty noisy. We could barely hear each other, which made it difficult to have a conversation. The food was OK...nothing exceptional. It was a journey in itself to simply find the washrooms, which are located downstairs. I wouldn't bother going back. There are better places to find a great steak in town! read more

Don't go here if your group is better than like 4 people. Planned this birthday dinner out for 10 people. Upon arrival, took over half hour to get a drink order, another 10 minutes for the the actual drink. Ordered some appetizers, they didn't put through one persons order. Meals were good, I'll give them that. Comes time to pay the bill. They split everything up for us, 18% mandatory tip. Typical though for big group. Everyone's bill is above 100 or damn near. We pay the bills, some people leave extra. The one bill was required $30 change, server does not even come back. Finally get someone else to go get her. She says we didn't leave any extra. Argue with her for 5 minutes, she admits she mixed the money in with another tables money. Has to get a manager. They come back with a stack of cash trying to say this was this table, and that was that table. Whatever. We just gave you guys $1500 with 18% gratuity on each bill. You're gonna argue over $20? She brings the manager, he stand there like a wet noodle and doesn't say a word. Just give us the $20 like seriously? Absolutely shit way to end this dinner, thanks so much. read more

Went to Saltlik last week for the first time after hearing some local contacts say it was good and I wasn't disappointed. I had the filet mignon, lobster mashed potatoes, and salad (one with feta cheese, etc). The food was great - cooked well, nice presentation, and overall delicious. I could make a meal just out of the lobster mashed potatoes! Had an awesome server named Erin J that I would highly recommend for anyone coming in. She made the visit very pleasant, was very courteous, and helpful for my visit to Calgary. read more

Waited at our table for over 20 minutes, no wait staff came by at all. No drink orders, no water, nothing. Walked out and went to Ruth's Chris instead. read more

On a work trip and the hotel recommended Saltlik for dinner. The 10 oz filet was one of the best I've ever had. Cooked perfectly, tender and delicious. The loaded baked potato was a nice side. My server brought a side of tortilla chips with the Mexican creamed corn I ordered and I highly suggest that as well. That should be a menu item. Overall a great meal with fantastic service. If I ever return to Calgary I will not hesitate to order the same thing again. read more

Decent food and service ok. Wine selection is great here and servers serve you with you smile. We came here for my girlfriends birthday dinner. Steak was amazing. Definitely a great place for good dinner. read more

Was a pleasure to dine at a great local steak house during what would be a stampede time of year. The food was excellent. The apple pie and the toffee pudding were highlights of the meal. Our server was absolutely lovely and very welcoming. Overall great experience. read more

We managed to get a table late on a Saturday night. The restaurant was busy and the atmosphere was good. Our waitress was very attentive, made good conversation and gave good advice on the food. I ordered the Sirloin, medium rare, and it was well cooked although I feel the steak was under seasoned. The peppercorn sauce was ok but not as flavourful as I have had before. The steak comes with a loaded baked potato as standard an it was average. Again I felt it needed more seasoning, could have been hotter/crispier and the topping could have been melted more. My girlfriend had the slow roasted chicken which was very good and was a large portion (half a chicken). All in all great value! The waitress suggested the chocolate lava cake for dessert and it was delicious, a perfect end the the meal. Overall I give Saltlik a 3.5. The service and atmosphere was good but I feel the food could be made better. read more

Took my wife out for a nice dinner at the saltlik, it was her first time dining there but I had been before with a friend. My wife ordered the filet which she quite enjoyed along with seasonal vegetables and a baked potato. I rose the NY striplion with season vegetables which tastes like they had been on fire as they had an odd smoke taste to them, my steak was just okay as it had a tendon in it and wasn't as tender as you would expect for $34. Drinks were good we each had a beer to start and the a glass of the Malbec with our steak which was very nice. Hostess greeted us and took my jacket for me and seated us, they were very friendly and prompt. Waitress seemed new but she was friend and definitely giving her all, the rest of the team seemed to cover for each other to make sure you got served and that you had everything you ordered, definitely good coverage. I will return but will try a different menu item, and I would still recommend to my friends to go here for a nice meal. read more

We will be back! Read some reviews that almost made us not try this place. Our Waiter Tyler was awesome as well as the other staff that checked in frequently to see if we needed anything..great steaks and lobster mashed potatoes! read more

SALTLIK Calgary. - Steakhouses Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

.. Its ok. That's about it. Pretty pricey and for a steak house, the steaks were pretty tough.. Not over cooked massive, my medium steak was perhaps medium well, but no way should have been as tough if you believe their own Steak write up. Not sure its worth the price tag, probably better off at Ruth's Chris down the street .. Adding an extra point. When you're spending $80 on a meal, please serve filtered water and not the crap from the tap that smells and tastes like a public swimming pool laced with chemicals, that just trashed my meal and re-rating to 2 read more

Saltlik sits at the intersection of Tourist & Traffic in downtown Calgary, so we were a tiny bit apprehensive, despite receiving a recommendation, but... The steaks were fantastic, service was friendly (our Somm was eager and helpful) and we truly enjoyed our evening. It was crowded and a bit loud at times, but Saltlik never missed a beat with us. Well done! (pun intended) read more

We went here for our 6th anniversary. I had the salmon with ravioli and my boyfriend had the filet mignon as recommend by our server Sanjali. She had great knowledge of the menu and history of the restaurant. The service was outstanding and the meal was just as amazing. We highly recommend this place to locals, out-of-Towners- or even anyone with some extra cash looking for a great meal. You definitely get what you pay for with this place and we were nowhere near disappointed but actually impressed. The cocktails were delicious and Sanjali directed us in the right direction for our taste after the first cocktail. If you want equality among guests, a delicious meal, great service, and hands downs a wonderful experience, GO HERE. Saltlik is not just a meal but a full dining experience. We will be returning soon! read more

Don't waste your time, especially if you have kids with you. The menu is severely limited and pretentious while also being far overpriced. I expect the food probably tastes good if you can find something you like from their short list of options, but this is only based on atmosphere and price since we stood up and walked away without ordering anything when we couldn't even find a decent cocktail on their menu. read more

Saltlik came recommended to us as the best steakhouse in Calgary. We had a nice dinner here and enjoyed it. The space is nice and the service is friendly if a bit chaotic. There seem to be a lot of people running around doing a lot of different things. We shared a wedge salad for appetizer, which was delicious. We liked our steaks as well, though we agreed that, while delicious and confidently prepared, there was nothing remarkably special about them. We shared the made-to-order apple pie with ice cream for dessert. Everything was tasty and prepared in accordance with our requests. Enjoyable but not overwhelming. read more

Stopped in tonight after our flight into Calgary. Service was great! Hostess greeted and got us seated right away. Our server was fantastic. All the others diners in the restaurant seemed very happy as well. We got the Hunter Chicken and Michelangelo pasta. They were so delicious and fresh. I would love to return for the Michelangelo pasta again. Desserts looked good as well - perhaps next time! read more

I really like this restaurant.My wife and I both ordered strip loin steaks and they were cooked perfectly and seasoned well.Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating even though members of our party were running late.Was a little loud in the restaurant though. read more

Pretty decent steakhouse, nice wine list and not the most expensive place in town good atmosphere

#1 thing I need to mention is the Beef Carpaccio appetizer. The capers are fried, tasteful greens compliment and don't overwhelm, not too much sauce, great colour on the meat, finely shaved beef. The first time I had it when I was in Calgary, I lived in Victoria. I liked it so much, I got an order boxed up to take to my wife. We came back and searched out the restaurant (I couldn't remember exactly which one it was after 2 years) and we were both exceptionally pleased to realize the Saltlik was the place and they still had it on their menu. Steaks are not as perfect as Vintage but still very good. Decor is very pleasant and wait staff are very good. A good solid place to go for an evening out. read more