SALTLIK Calgary
1781 Reviews
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- Thursday11 AM–10:30 PM
- Friday11 AM–10:30 PM
- Saturday4–10:30 PM
- Sunday4–8:30 PM
- Monday11 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday11 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday11 AM–10:30 PM
About the Business
SALTLIK. A rare downtown Calgary steakhouse. | Spacious, upscale steakhouse with a relaxed vibe serving premium cuts with wine & craft cocktails.
Contacts
Call Us
+14035371160
101 8 Ave SW #21, Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
Hours
- Thursday11 AM–10:30 PM
- Friday11 AM–10:30 PM
- Saturday4–10:30 PM
- Sunday4–8:30 PM
- Monday11 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday11 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday11 AM–10:30 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Curbside pickup
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wi-Fi
- Transgender safe space
- Wheelchair-accessible elevator
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Cozy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar on-site
- Outdoor seating
- Late-night food
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
Recommended Reviews
Jack Sun
01.10.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
Came to this restaurant with high hopes but was left disappointed because of the steaks.Wagyu carpaccio - 9/10Beef had a rich smoky flavour to it, pickled shallots and mustard added the acidity that it needed to cut through the cheese and meat. Bread was on the oilier side, and the meat could have been colder.Wok-fired calamari - 8.2/10Different take on calamari being that it's not deep fried/ crispy. Seasoning is great. Lack of a crunch threw me off, some pieces were a little soggy.Kobe fat fries - 8.5/10One of the best fries I've had texture wise. Satisfying crunch and their horse radish/mustard dip has a nice kick. The fries themselves lack seasoning though.Angus beef sirloin - 3/10One of the worst steaks I've ever had at a restaurant. Meat was so tough and hard to chew through that my friend had to spit a piece out. Steak lacked salt. Mashed potatoes were okay, brussel sprouts with the maple mustard dressing saved the dish.Filet mignon - 4/10Easier to chew but that's a given with this cut. Basically the only upside compared to the sirloin. Also lacked salt.Vanity Fair Cocktail - 8/10Nice refreshing cocktail.Sticky Toffee Pudding - 7.8/10Nice presentation with the caramel chip. Toffee sauce is good, can be overly sweet to some. Pudding itself was moist. Caramel chip is quite thick and got stuck in our teeth when chewing. There could have been more ice cream for the amount of pudding there was.
Flames
29.09.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
I went to a bar with three friends in Calgary. The interior was very clean and had a great atmosphere. The most impressive aspect was the beautiful staff. They greeted us with smiles and were very friendly, making the ordering process smooth. Among the dishes, I ordered Alberta beef, and it was incredibly delicious. It was juicy, and the quality of the meat was fantastic. Additionally, they had a wide selection of craft beers, with many flavorful options. We had a great time drinking and enjoying ourselves with friends. Overall, it was a fantastic bar experience, and I would love to go again.
Shrutika Sachdev
14.09.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
Vibrant steakhouse in downtown Calgary! Kobe fries are delicious and so are the other starters. The beet dip and asparagus with hollandaise were favourites. Steak is what they are known for but they also have chicken / seafood options. Get the Molten cake and Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert to round out the meal!
Tancred
02.09.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
Been here twice, three days apart.The service is great, Eloise was very quick and attentive and pleasant and made our experience very enjoyable, all other staff were also very friendly and extremely knowledgeable on the menu and the intricacies of managing dining tables. They were extremely attentive even though it was quite busy, and very friendly and kind.The location itself has street parking all around the place (we came on a weekend and then after 6). The atmosphere inside is a classic steak place, the booths were very comfortable.The food was delicious and extremely well priced. The wagyu appetizer, the tuna tartare, and the smoky trout would be my recommendations. I preferred the béarnaise sauce over the red wine with the filet mignon. Their cocktails also are great quality. The deserts (sticky toffee pudding, and the tiramisu) are our go-tos.Definitely will be back again !!
Debbie Middleton
24.08.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
We enjoyed our last meal in Canada at Saltlik and it was excellent. We had the Grilled Salmon With black truffle ravioli, asparagus, oven-dried tomatoes, with truffle beurre blanc sauce, and the Angus beef sirloin with mashed potatoes and maple mustard brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were the best I've ever had. The service was equal to the food.
Jeff Han
29.07.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
Not as delicious as I recommended. +120$ on steak + glasses of wine, which is not worth it.Servers are unkind sometimes and streets are too noisy.
Jon Chamberlain
24.07.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
Had a fantastic dining experience here recently and will definitely be going back as I’ll be spending more time in Calgary and always love a place like this I can count on.We were lucky enough to go when it wasn’t overly busy and snagged a great spot on the patio beside the street. The street it is situated on provides a great atmosphere all on its own. Great people watching, with local buskers strewn throughout the area.We were greeted by Drew, who was top notch from start to finish. My dining partner already had a drink in mind and ordered off the menu. I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted and have an idea to Drew of the flavour profile I was after. He seemed to welcome the challenge sand the drink he brought me was exactly what I was looking for.She ordered the Hunter Chicken and I got the New York Striploin. Both of them were plated excellently. Flavour wise, I tried the chicken and it was quite good. Seasoning was a bit lacking and this cooking method isn’t quite enough to let the chicken to the talking by itself. Similar experience with my steak. Seasoning left something to be desired. Quite good but a bit sear heavy for a generally tougher cut. A pre-bake and rest during prime hours can go a long way. I have the same criticism of most steak houses. Just one man’s opinion.Drew came back and checked on us exactly the right amount of times and always a great little chat.I ordered an espresso after we were done dining. By this time, a fair few new tables had recently arrived and were seated. In the bustle of it all, my espresso order was lost. When Drew came back, I told him that if it wasn’t on the way, not to worry about it and we were good with the cheque. He went in and made it himself immediately and wouldn’t allow me to pay for it. If somehow that came out of his pocket, I hope the tip more than made up for it.I’ll certainly be seeing y’all soon and can’t wait to try some of your smaller dishes. They looked delicious.We just popped in for a casual dinner and ended up getting the big date experience haha. Thank you again to Drew and all the staff for the great experience.
Shellie Wilson
21.07.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
Our visit to Saltlik was not planned. We actually were at the restaurant next door - we wanted steak but the other restaurant told us, after we started eating our appetizers, that they had run out of steak - so we went to Saltlik. All I can say is WOW!! It was my birthday and we told them when we got there about the disappointment with the restaurant next door. We ordered our food and within minutes, the hostess came to our table with two complimentary glasses of champagne. The service we received throughout the evening was absolutely top notch. Our food was exceptional. We were also provided with complimentary dessert. It was one of the best meals we have ever eaten - the staff was absolutely phenomenal and we will absolutely be back!!
L.
21.07.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
I’ll preface this with an experience that became a series of unfortunate events. I truly feel that an inexperienced server should not have been assigned to our table of 12 guests. Drink orders were not taken in a timely manner, nor were our food orders. I completely understand it is etiquette to wait for all guests to arrive before ordering mains, but a lot of our guests were in and out for a smoke and we were ignored until we waved our server down repeatedly. Communication was lacking for the entirety of our dinner service. All we wanted was to at least start with drinks and appetizers but our server kept hiding away for gosh knows what.Though the majority of our food was quite decent, the overall experience left us with a bad taste in our mouths right ‘til the bitter end. The manager spoke to our party head and gave him a gift card and bottle of Prosecco to make up for the disappointing experience.Over 1800 reviews due to longevity in the food scene still means something obviously. Funny enough, a fellow foodie friend who saw my food posts was surprised that Saltlik was still around. I’d like to know what happened? They used to be outstanding!
Juan Celis
18.07.2023
SALTLIK Calgary
Went here with a party of 15 people to celebrate a birthday.Overall the outstanding point of the experience was the staff and the attention to detail found around the restaurant.Our party ended up being larger than expected but the waiting staff quickly moved stuff around and got all of us seated together. Furthermore, they were able to make helpful suggestions with the menu, take our coats, and were always attentive.Unfortunately, the highlights did not include the meal.The drinks were well made, we ordered an espresso martini which was a little strong, a cucumber mule; very refreshing, and a margarita. Along with two beers.For our appetizer we had Wagyu Carpaccio, while you could tell that the quality of ingredients was high, it had too much grainy mustard aioli which was overwhelming.Our mains were the Table Burger, The Premium Steak Sandwich 7oz Prime Sirloin, and the Scallops + Gnocchi.The burger was delicious.The steak in the sandwich did not leave me that impressed considering the reputation of the restaurant. It seemed like all the seasoning on both the steak and the salad I ordered with it was put on only the top of the meal, and not eventually distributed throughout. Gave the impression that it was done at the very end and as if the salad hadn’t been tossed well.The Scallops + Gnocchi were very fresh and you can tell the pasta was made in house however I wish the dish would have been hotter when we received it.For dessert we ordered the Molten Chocolate Cake which was the best decision of the night. Cake was made simply and with great ingredients, knocked it out of the park.Everything included paid over $250 which is definitely on the expensive side when it comes to a night out for dinner. Wish there was more to highlight with the food, but at the end of the day the staff was the best thing that night.Not entirely sure that I would come back or recommend with no hesitation. But it was a great night!Side note: The area you can book downstairs seems outstanding!
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101 8 Ave SW #21, Calgary, AB T2P 1B4
SALTLIK Calgary