Vintage Chophouse and Tavern

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Keyser Soze

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Vintage Chophouse and Tavern in Calgary is the kind of place that reminds you what dining out is supposed to be. You walk in, you sit down, you order food, and then grown adults bring you something delicious without acting like you’re inconveniencing their entire bloodline. It’s a steakhouse that actually feels like a steakhouse. Serious food, classy atmosphere, and service that doesn’t come with an ego problem. And this was lunch, which makes it even better, because most places treat lunch like a punishment. We started with the roasted Brussels sprouts, and let me tell you, these things were cooked like they had a purpose in life. Crispy, flavorful, perfectly roasted, and seasoned like the kitchen wasn’t afraid of making vegetables taste good. These are the Brussels sprouts that make you question every sad boiled vegetable you’ve ever eaten. Then came the smoked cheddar mac and cheese, which is basically what happens when dairy decides to show off. Rich, creamy, and aggressive in the best way. This is not one of those little side dishes that politely sits in the corner. This is the mac and cheese that shows up, kicks the door open, and announces itself like it pays rent. The Caesar salad was fresh and well made, and it did exactly what a Caesar salad is supposed to do. Crisp romaine, proper dressing, good balance, and it actually tasted like someone in the kitchen understands that Caesar salad is not supposed to feel like a chore. The chicken noodle soup was warm, comforting, and exactly what you want at the start of a meal. And it was halal friendly for my friend, which matters, because it’s nice when a restaurant can serve something simple without turning it into a complicated negotiation. Now the steak. Here’s where we hit the only bump in the road. I ordered medium, and it came out well done. That is not a minor difference. That is a completely different experience. Medium is juicy and tender. Well done is what happens when someone is afraid of happiness. So I mentioned it to the staff, and they immediately took it back. No attitude. No debate. No weird defensive speech like I was insulting their ancestors. About fifteen minutes later they brought out a new steak cooked properly, and it was excellent. And then they did something that genuinely shocked me. They comped my entire meal. The whole thing. Because they felt bad that my steak was overcooked and I had to wait for the replacement. I tried to refuse because it felt like too much, but they insisted. So I did the only thing that made sense. I tipped the staff generously, because what’s right is right. Vintage Chophouse and Tavern is outstanding. The food is top tier, the atmosphere is exactly what you want for a proper lunch out, and the service is the kind that makes you remember why people still go to restaurants in the first place. Mistakes happen. The difference is these people fix it fast, fix it properly, and then they make sure you leave feeling taken care of.

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Fihdelah

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We went to here on our first time on New Year’s Eve and had such a great experience. I went with my boyfriend and everything from start to finish was amazing. We didn’t catch our server’s name, but she was absolutely fantastic, attentive, friendly, and made the night feel special. It’s nice when a server has good knowledge with the menu! Gave amazing recommendations. The ambiance was perfect for NYE, and every staff member we interacted with was so welcoming. The food did not disappoint either. We had the Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes, and we shared the 32 oz porterhouse, everything was cooked perfectly and tasted incredible. Overall, an amazing night with great service, great food, and a great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

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Julia Cora

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Such a cozy, classic spot. The atmosphere was warm and intimate, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Steaks were cooked beautifully, rich and flavourful, and the sides were just as comforting. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and everything felt unrushed. A great place for a date night or a special dinner when you want good food and a timeless vibe.

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C.R. Pynch

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Beautifully marbld steaks cooked to perfection. The Brussels sprouts had a delicious sweet and sour finish, and the mushrooms and onions were an umami bomb. Had a fantastic bottle of Amarone that was recommended by our server, that paired perfectly with everything. Our server was both fast, and extremely.knowlegable. part way though our visit the jazz band kicked in with some fantastic ambiance, topping the night off. Highly recommend paying a visit, and definitely.recommend the 18oz ribeye!

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Jaina Daniel

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We went out for a celebration dinner at Vintage and we were delighted by our experience. We really enjoyed that our server brought over the steaks to show us the options and went over what each is best served as and the flavour offerings. We started with the scallops and were very happy with our selection. We ultimately decided to go for the Rib Chop with Tallow butter with the scalloped potatoes and lobster Mac and cheese as sides. The rib chop was fantastic, the bark on the steak was delicious and the steak as a whole was flavourful and great. The sides were fantastic too! They ended our dinner with a complimentary dessert. we chose the lava cake, it was amazing. Our server was very attentive even though he was running around crazy busy, and was very on top of everything. We will certainly be back!