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Chop Steakhouse & Bar
Category: Restaurants Steakhouses Steakhouses [Edit]
Chinook Centre6605 Macleod Trl SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0K9
(403) 250-2043
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy, Trendy
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
21 reviews for Chop Steakhouse & Bar
Review Highlights
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"...up if you're looking for some *very* tasty chicken wings." In 2 reviews -
"These were some of the best crab cakes I've ever tasted and..." In 3 reviews -
"...all around the 2nd floor lounge and it's the perfect pre or..." In 3 reviews
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21 reviews in English
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Review from Kourosh A.
Calgary, AB
1/1/2012
Excellent service.
The food was really good, but what made us love this place was the friendly staff. Our waiter went out of his way so many times to make us feel welcome.
He suggested a few delicacies, drinks and main dishes and everyone was happy with what they got.
I would definitely go back. -
Review from Sergey S.
5/15/2012
Chop! Now that's a serious wallet killer for nothing really special...
Food is ridiculously, impossibly overpriced for what it is. There is no excuse that this is a chain, etc - many chains serve more of a better stuff, for less money. In Chop, you'll get something very mediocre which could be tolerated if not for the bill.
Drinks are not too bad, desserts are actually quite delicious.
Service is fine - all young and eager folks, friendly and full of energy, if not quite experienced. I hope they'd find a better job afterwards.
So why two stars? Well, you can definitely eat at Chop - if your company is backing the cost. I'd never go there out of my own pocket, though - and even for the "expensed" food there was a lot of non-reimbursable overhead to pay remaining.
Did i forget anything... ah, decor! Decor is ok. -
Review from Ritesh B.
Calgary, AB
4/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Alright I heard a lot about this place so I tried it today. I ordered a medium well New York Striploin Steak with chop cut fries. The steak was bland hard like a rock and to be honest I've tasted better for a cheaper price. Fries were alright again I've had better. The service and staff were phenomenal but I go to a restaurant for good food as well not just for service.
Enviroment to sit in: A
Friendly staff: A+
Parking: A+
Food: C+
Service: A+
Price: B-
Service: A+ -
Review from Terence F.
Calgary, AB
2/20/2012
First off, there I want to make sure people understand that Chop is by no means a bad place to eat, the only issue I had of course was that the food quality was not as good as the rest of the experience.
So to start, the environment and decor = excellent. Its a very nice place to be at and it is a comfortable and upscale atmosphere that is still casual so you don't have to worry about dress code.
Secondly, the service is excellent, hats off to the waitress Tiffany (or I think thats her name) for excellent service, being very attentive and always smiling. It always makes the experience better when the staff there seem to be enjoying things at the very least.
So coming down to the food, we ordered the beef carpaccio as an appetizer, a filent mignon and a prime rib to share. We ended the experience with the raspberry creme brule.
The Carpaccio was very good, looked very elegant and very enjoyable.
The Filet Mignon...was ok. It looked good and the sides that came with it were good but the meat itself just wasn't the juicy, ultra tender melting taste that I have had before. The taste was there, but it just wasn't juicy.
The prime rib was also ok. It tasted alright but like the filet, just was not juicy. I mean it was decent but the tendons were really tough on the sides (or my knife was too dull), and when I bit into the meat, it didn't flood or overwhelm my senses with flavour. So in short it tasted fine.
Dessert was a raspberry creme brule, nice and sweet and was satisfying. Nothing mind blowing here either.
So what does it bring it down to? Well it was fine but I expected a whole lot more for a place that had such excellent service and nice environment. It was a nice place to try out for sure and I'd probably give it another try sometime, but as it stands, there just are better places out there. -
Review from Van B.
12/2/2011
Where to begin...
I was at Chop for my company's 'holiday' get-together where all of our company's staff members all over the city came to celebrate the end of the year. I like how Chop is set up looks great, design wise works and the high ceilings make it top notch.
There wasn't a set dinner or anything, more like finger foods which is totally fine with me as I had a bit to eat before heading down there for the nights festivities. After downing a beer or two I decided to fill up my stomach with something other than alcohol.
I started with the Onion Rings which were big, crunchy, not greasy whatsoever and anyone who knows me personally knows how much I love Onion Rings. I also tried out these steak cubes which were freaking awesome! I couldn't help but keep coming back to fill up my plate with more of these. I can't really remember a time where I've eaten crab cake but for what could be my first try at it I thought it was delicious as well. The chicken wings looked tasty too but I refrained from eating anything that requires my fingers to get dirty (I'm a diva, I know.)
There were waitresses with a tray of shots walking around and aggressively were trying to get us to buy some all night and so finally with their beautiful looks we gave in and bought a whole bunch. BOY what a bad idea. Honestly, I drink enough to know what I'm drinking and how much alcohol is in it. These 'shots' of sourpuss? Was more like shots of JUICE. Don't tell me that there is alcohol in that when you can't even taste it. What? Did you put like .0005 oz of alcohol in it?
Also these waitresses needed to communicate better with their bartenders because for the whole night our drink tickets could be used for doubles. Later on in the night when we went to the bar instead of through a waitress the bartender refused to give us doubles for a drink ticket.
Besides those things the staff were friendly and for the most part almost all the waitresses were really pretty. I hate snobby waitresses who when you joke around with them seem to think you're some kind of creep. The ladies here were nice about it and laughed along with us which I thought was great!
I'll probably be back here on a regular night to try out some of their food (I won a $100 gift card to Chop) woo! -
Review from Jag S.
Calgary, AB
11/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
I enjoyed it. It's a typical steakhouse, with great steaks - as expected anywhere in Calgary.
Might be considered on the "pricier" side of things - but eh, that's Calgary for you.
I really liked the venue most, a few different floors, and various seating options to accommodate groups of any size and type. From loud and rowdy to quite and intimate. I loved sitting on the balcony and just watching the crowd in the parking lot.
As per the food -- mmm. mmm. delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly! Medium rare - which at times can be hard to find.
4/30 -
Review from Jason G.
Calgary, AB
9/1/2011
My wife and I had been anxious to check Chop out ever since it opened, but hadn't had an opportunity until recently. It must have been 30 degrees Celsius the day we finally made it there, so straight up the elevator to the third floor terrace we went. The servers were gorgeous, the cocktails were fabulous, and the appetizers were incredible. My wife had the Crab & Shrimp Cakes, and I had the Coconut Lime Mussels, which paired phenominally with their Tanq Gin and lime sorbet cocktail (can`t remember the name). For dinner I had the Baseball Sirloin, which was decent, but the Keg still does a better job of seasoning. My wife had the Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi, which apparently tasted good, but if I was Gordon Ramsay I probably would have had something quite colorful to say about the presentation, or lacktherof.
After dinner, we had our picture taken with the resident silver cow that hangs outside the washrooms, which were also pretty cool by the way. Beore we left we checked out the two other levels of the restaurant, and the decor alone made us want to return. -
Review from Damian P.
Calgary, AB
9/21/2011
This is going to be a two-in-one review for both times I was there in the past two months.
The first time I was there I went with a girlfriend and we made reservations. It was an early Friday evening and we were expecting it to be as good as it was the first time we went almost a year ago. It was not at all like our first experience. We were seated at our table and we then proceeded to wait close to 25 minutes before our waiter came around. I couldn't believe it. He was very nice but was not near as attentive as he needed to be. The place was not very full and he walked past us numerous times. However on the other hand the food was delicious. I am always impressed by the food. I think I had the Chop burger and my friend had a salad.
I was there again last week and the service was better however, our waitress left our menus on the table the entire time! I has parents that were in the restaurant business and I've been going to restaurants my whole life and this has never ever happened to me. Is this normal?? However the food again was delicious. I had a bowl of their seafood chowder and crab cakes. These were some of the best crab cakes I've ever tasted and i would totally recommend them to those who like them.
All around Chop is great for their food but their service is not that fantastic. I wish i had had a better expereince with them because it really is a great restaurant. -
Review from Robert R.
Calgary, AB
7/27/2011
We went out on a Tuesday night and glad we made a reservation as the wait for walk-ins was the better part of an hour. The restaurant has a contemporary, hip feel to it.
The service was fabulous as our waitress had very good knowledge of the wine list and could accurately describe how various dishes were prepared and provide excellent recommendations.
Turn around time on the food was excellent as well especially considering how busy the place was. The menu is strong on steak and prime rib dishes with a chicken, a pasta, and a couple of fish dishes to provide some variety.
We both ordered steak, one Filet and one New York Sirloin along with a couple of appetizers and dessert. The food was good, not great. If I was in the area, I would consider going back as the atmosphere and service were excellent.
If you are looking at having the best steak in town, a couple of downtown locations would be a better bet but the price at these establishments reflect that. -
Review from Miss J.
Calgary, AB
12/19/2011
Stopped at Chop last weekend for a casual dinner out, and thought the food was quite good. I opted for the ahi tuna and wasabi infused mashed potatoes. Both were quite tasty (although I would have preferred the tuna without the sauce on it). Reviews from my fellow diners were overall good, and we also enjoyed a nice bottle of wine. I'd definitely return to try something else from their menu. A nice alternative for dining at Chinook, but a bit on the expensive side.
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Review from Shauna A.
Calgary, AB
1/31/2011
Dinner & a movie night with the kids (teenagers) was a hit when we couldn't find Moxie's in Chinook Mall. So, we tried out Chop Steakhouse & Bar. Of course, with the young ones I didn't check out the lounge, but the restaurant was a winner!
Great meal from start to end. Ceasar salad was tasty, Chop Burgers for the kids was a Hit! and I tried out the Roasted Mushroom Ravioli - a house specialty. It was superb. Great wine selection - I had to try the house white, a buttery Chardonnay. Very nice.
Prices were reasonable - 3 people fed for under $90 (including drinks) at a really classy restaurant.
The service was excellent from the hostess to the wait staff. Kudos to all at Chop Steakhouse & Bar!
We'll definitely be back soon... this time to actually try their steaks.
(Note: this place gets busy for a reason. You may want to get a reservation just in case.) -
Review from Clucker M.
Calgary, AB
1/28/2011 1 photo
Bok! Never would have guessed, but Chop is definitely a place to hit up if you're looking for some *very* tasty chicken wings. Sure it's a swanky place and most people are dressed much better than this dirty lil' fowl, however don't let that keep you away.
Chop's got Parm Bacon, Hot and Bourbon chicken wings that were perfectly cooked with the saucy meat literally falling off the bone. Nice presentation with a tasty dip on the side (but no carrots or celery) and decently priced at $11.50 for about 12 wings.
Add to that lots of great beers on tap and some big screen TVs all around the 2nd floor lounge and it's the perfect pre or post movie venue.
These may be some of the best wings I've tried so far in 2011.
Stay saucy and for more great chicken wing info be sure to check out http://HotWings.ca of course. -
Review from Heidi D.
Calgary, AB
7/30/2010
I was reluctant to write this review purely out of selfishness to keep this place a secret!
A three storey palace, perched at the south end of Chinook mall. Chop Steakhouse Bar is what a relaxing evening out with friends is all about. Chinook mall offers over 1000 parking spaces, above and below ground, which generally permits hassle free parking right outside Chop's front door.
This place is enormous, with a roof top patio on the third level, lounge on the second level and restaurant on the ground floor. The decor is magnificent--funky, modern and luxurious. There are a couple of lighting fixture I would like to take home. We opted for the lounge and settled ourselves in a plush suede booth.
The atmosphere is friendly and cosy and the servers are fast, polite and know what they are doing, not to mention they are all stunning looking young ladies.
The food was incredible and I highly recommend the steak bites. melt in your mouth. They even made the perfect rum and coke. But does all this luxury come at a cost I hear you ask? No, not really. The steak bites were $12 which I consider an average price for an appetizer. Twelve dollars very well spent in my opinion.
A hassle free, fine dining experience in a casual environment.
Thanks Monica (Senior Assistant Manager), we will see you soon! -
Review from Whoop K.
Calgary, AB
2/21/2011
I enjoy the atmosphere of this restaurant. It's very modern and the interior is well designed and appealing to the senses. I notice all the great reviews and I was anticipating a good experience here but unfortunately I must disagree with the other reviews. Maybe I came on an off night (although it was a Saturday night), but I was not happy with the service or the food.
A friend and I were seated in the lounge on the second level. it was not a very busy night, yet it took at least 10 minutes for our server to arrive at our table and take our drink order. While we were waiting we were debating getting up and leaving because it took so long.
Finally she arrived and she was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. Both my friend and I were in for just a small bite to eat so we both ordered the chop salad with chicken. Now, I don't know what the thought process was going into making this salad, but it was really terrifying how huge this salad was. It resembled a pre-packaged salad you would find at a grocery store. Each ingredient in the salad had its own row on top of the lettuce and I swear they dumped half a bottle of bacon bits on the salad which sat in a large heaping pile on one side of the plate. The cheese was cut into large chunks, as were the eggs and tomatoes. I needed a knife to cut through everything. Because the plate was so full I could not easily mix the dressing in (which, by the way, was sitting under everything, not mixed in).
The only tasty part of the salad was the chicken. I ended up leaving a large portion of the salad untouched because first of all it was way too large, and second of all it was just not very good.
I would give Chop a second chance just because I would like to know how the rest of their food is. But if it is anything like this salad experience I would never go back. Really, a restaurant should not screw up a salad, it's a really bad sign. -
Review from Adrian B.
Calgary, AB
3/28/2011
Ok, I am a wine guy and while I appreciate restaurants attempts to point me to their wine list, attempting to charge $30 corkage fee is outrageous. If you are going to have moxie to ask that kind of money, your wine list better be able to stand up and of course theirs doesn't. For being a high end offering of a larger chain, Chop has got a lot of learning around how to treat customers that are looking for wine related experiences. #1, go out on a limb and put some vintages on your list, #2 - Train your staff to be able to speak to every bottle. #3 - Don't make it prohibitively expensive to bring in your own or just say no we don't offer that service.
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Review from Brie P.
Calgary, AB
5/22/2011
We had awful service at this place. Some of our food was forgotten (salad at the beginning and drinks while eating). There was a pushy staff who commended himself in front of us for "up selling" the food. Our food took almost an hour to come and when all we wanted to do was leave we still had to wait a good 15 minutes for our bill. We did make a complaint and received a dessert to take home, but it really wasn't worth it. The food itself however was very well done but unfortunately does not make up for the lack of service.
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Review from Susan R.
Calgary, AB
Nice atmosphere, dining area is broken up so it's not super noisy, and you can actually have a conversation with your dining companions. Our meals Were cooked exactly to order, and we inhaled the cheesecake. I am already planning two more trips.
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Review from Jeff N.
Calgary, AB
12/27/2010
Dinner for six c/w a $90 bottle of wine, including tip, $400. Not bad. Food was very good, service outstanding, decor pleasant. Going back .... For sure!
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Review from Sherri R.
Calgary, AB
7/22/2011
Good for going for drinks. Steak bites are awful. Food period is overprices and looks like it was prepared by 12 year olds.
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Review from Dino M.
Calgary, AB
8/13/2010
Great service and very attentive. Food was fresh and flavorful. Music was not too loud. Price was average. Recommended.
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Review from Catherine L.
Calgary, AB
1/12/2011
I'm hooked! Tried this restaurant last Friday and I would return in a heart beat. There is reserved parking for restaurant customers in front of the restaurant located in the south end of Chinook Centre. I found the decor very stylish and urban - I loved the porcelain deer heads on the wall. (I hate seeing dead animals on the wall so this was a nice change). The food came quickly. I had a Chicken Apple salad with tossed pecans. The lettuce was crisp, fresh and cold, the chicken breast was tender, juicy and warm. They even give you a nice COLD fork for your salad. It's the small things that count. My favourite part of the evening was the Caribbean Rum Cake. You can taste the rum, and the vanilla gelato is Divine. So creamy...you will not want to share this with anyone at the table - you can tell your friends to get their own. The restraunt also had a bar upstairs and I believe a patio. We were seated in the main level dining area so I'm not sure what it's like upstairs. Washrooms were also nice and clean. LUV! LUV! LUV!
