We were visiting Calgary from Nova Scotia. We were staying nearby and noticed the restaurant, Buchanan's. We decided to give it a try. We happened to stop by during Happy Hour Food which is between 3-6PM, you can get one of their 8 oz ground sirloin burgers for $12 (which is half price). We all ordered burger and fries. AMAZING, HUGE, TOP QUALITY!!! Top notch food, top notch service!! Better than anything we have had in Nova Scotia. The waiters were friendly, courteous and amazing! They cook the burgers just as you ask... perfectly!!!!!! YOU MUST VISIT DURING Happy food hour!!!! You will not be disappointed!!!!! The rest of their menu looks fantastic, we will be back again to try other items...
If you are in Alberta, you should be eating steaks, especially if the restaurant is called a chop house! We walked here from the Westin on a Thursday night. A few tables were occupied outside. I don't know why but we were the only diners inside. Our waiter Sean was very attentive and knowledgeable. Filet mignons were great, cooked and served to our order. Don't understand why other reviewers would complain about $29 hamburgers when they could've had a filet mignon for $39. Had wines by the glass and shared apple crumble dessert. Prices were very reasonable, even without the 25% discount for C$ to US$. BTW, there is street parking available in the evening.
Buchanans is one of our favorite restaurants in Calgary. However, during our latest meal there, we experienced the worst service we have had from any restaurant in years. The main course, which the kitchen did its usual excellent job preparing, was served to us barely warm. The service was slow and inattentive. We had to ask the waiter to take our order, and to bring the bill. He haughtily refused to provide separate bills for each of the two couples in our group. This is not the quality of service that we have come to expect from this restaurant. We would like to keep Buchanans on our favorites list, but they have to clean up their service.
quick and easy through the restaurant and seated on the Patio. The server was there promptly (but never did introduce herself or tell me of the fish or soup specials though I digress) . The beer and wine list is quite nice giving...a good selection of beverages that would go with the different food options. I tried the Seafood Bowl excellent nicely cooked rice covered with an amazing curry sauce and lots of perfectly cooked seafood. Though there was not much lobster it was tender and flavourful and the other parts scallops, mussels, etc. again cooked properly. All arrived hot to the table a very nice lunch
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This looks like a neighborhood pub and whiskey bar, but it is so much more. The whiskey choices are immense and the menu leaves you wanting more than one.I had the Hong Kong wings with the lobster scallops. I recommend both. Just outside the downtown core, this place is worth the walk.
For $ 27, one would expect a hamburger to be omg good. It's ordinarily mediocre. And small. And overcooked. And nigh tasteless. The best reason to go to Buchanan are the whiskeys. There are too many to drink in a lifetime. The food... is a different story.
the atmosphere is welcoming and warm. the people are friendly and enjoy their customers in. they do everything they can to ensure that they are satisfied with eating and drinking and service.
Are you looking for a great, downtown, dining experience without it a big-ticket price or a pretentious environment?
Buchanan's Chop House and Whisky Bar
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If I could give Buchanan's 7 Stars I would.
This is the best chophouse experience you will have in Calgary.
Incredible people, incredible quality and and
To be honest, if not for the big taste I wouldn't have ever thought of coming here.
Clynelish 'Double Matured ' Distillers Edition
Certified Alberta Angus 8 Or 10 Oz. New York
Certified Alberta Angus 6 Oz. Steak Sandwich
Glenfarclas 1988 Family Cask 52.7% Cask 1512
Glenfarclas 1979 Family Cask 52.8 Cask 146
Glenfiddich (21) 'Rum Cask ' Grand Reserva
Glenhaven Glenfarclas-Glenlivet (17) 53.2
Glen Moray 1988 Duncan Taylor Dimensions
Linkwood (21) A.d Rattray Collection '89
Glen Moray 1990 Duncan Taylor Dimensions
