Hy’s Steakhouse

Love Hy’s, always a perfect steak — ALWAYS.
Service is top notch. You will never have your wine glass empty — unless you’ve polished off the bottle.
Cesar salad is fantastic, cheese bread is always a good choice.
Hy’s always has us coming back for more.

I do agree that Hys has some of the better steaks in town. We came here with a large group and got to try a variety of their dishes and most were pretty decent. The cheesy toasts are always a good start but try to save some room for the actual meal! A little bit more on the high side in regards to dinner prices but worth a try.

First, terrific service. Our waiter, Jared, was friendly, informative, and attentive without being the least bit intrusive. He provided us with a wine recommendation that we really enjoyed, told us a bit about the restaurant and the food that they serve, and since we ordered two tableside dishes, also finished the preparation of our food.
We opted for the cheesy toast (because cheese and why not), which was a tasty starter; the Caesar salad, which was delicious and fresh; and the Chateaubriand. The meat was delicious, though one of us found the seasoning a little heavy-​handed (only on the perfectly seared crust). Vegetables were very fresh and plentiful (a bounty of delicious mushrooms included). The biggest miss was the Béarnaise sauce, which was both over-​salted and not the texture I expected (not sure if this was a one-​off or just how they typically prepare it.) Luckily, the dish also comes with a demi-​glacé that was tastier than expected.
The meal was perfectly paced, the atmosphere reserved and elegant without being stuffy, and we enjoyed our meal and evening. We’d eat here again!

So Hy’s finally reopened after a long hiatus out of the Calgary market. I loved their old location on 4^th Avenue with the «men’s club» feel about it, There were very private booths in the lounge for confidential meetings. The new location is very upscale and posh but lacks that old club feel. The food is excellent, albeit very expensive. The beef stroganoff at lunch is very delicious and reasonable.

Went with my 2 kids, (19 and 14), for our yearly Christmas dinner.
Simply, I can’t imagine how it could have been any better. For a new space, it already has a great «classic» steakhouse feel. One thing I WILL say is thank god my daughter is too young to drink and my son doesn’t like wine… it’s not for the faint of heart as far as pricing goes, but that said, it was worth it because of the ambiance, service and perfectly prepared meals.

This was my first visit since their old location closed many years ago… I was deterred from visiting b/​c I noticed that they are now a lot more upscale and the prices were quite high. However, after having lunch there today I have to say it was well worth it. My friend and I shared the cheese toast, she had the steak sandwich and I had the steak salad. You can tell the steak is really good quality, it was cooked perfectly to medium rare and the marinade was spot on (my husband just saw my picture and actually said that looks like it’s really tasty! Lol). Anyways, we both immensely enjoyed our meals and wouldn’t hesitate to come back. The service was really good and overall it was a great experience.

Second time here and it was 5 star PLUS rating again. The service here is impeccable. Food is top notch and wine, cocktails are amazing. This place is crazy expensive but it’s worth every penny for a great dinner out for celebration or if you’re really rich. Treat yo self!

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and service was A+.
The table side caesar salad is so good, along with their steaks.
I recommend this place to anyway looking for a romantic atmosphere, excellent food, and top notch service.

This is the place to be for a fine dining experience! The service is excellent. We had the beef carpaccio, escargot, and I ordered the rack of lamb. All was very well executed. They even have cheese toast which was to die for! I ordered a glass of Sangiovese and it was the best red I had ever tasted. The wine menu is extensive and I think they must do their own wine mixing from certain regions. I would go back in a heart beat!

This may well replace my other Calgary Haunt. We dropped in for lunch between meetings and sunk into the most comfortable chair in any restaurant lounge I can imagine. Very sadly we could not imbibe in a cocktail, but this only gives another reason to return. Instead, I ordered an intoxicating cup Mulligatawny Soup, and was not disappointed in the least. Service is attentive, but somewhat more aloof than most similar Calgary eateries. Salads are HUGE (as they should be for 20 CAD). I’d skip the 8 CAD «cheese toast;» Buy bread and cheese at home, and challenge your culinary skills.

What a complete pleasure to dine at Hys. The service from the moment we walked in to when we left completely full was excellent. The restaurant itself is a visual treat (we were with an architect and he was so impressed with the décor and layout of the establishment). The server was knowledgable about everything, and explained the beef to us. The food did not disappoint — I suggest the appetizer platter. It was so good we could have just ordered more and more!
If you are looking for a top notch dining experience in YYC, Hys is where it is at. Ben and Angus — you were fantastic. Congratulations on such a wonderful restaurant.

This place was a WONDERFUL addition to Calgary’s restaurant life! My service was exceptional, the food was AMAZING, everything made to PERFECTION! Very relaxed chill atmosphere, music was good, not too loud, a definite go to place to get out of the hustle-​bustle of everyday and have a DELICIOUS meal:)

Classics are classics and few steakhouses do it better than Hy’s! Food is awesome I had Filet a la Hys done to perfection with a bottle of delicious Belle Glos Pinot Noir. Server Kim was perfect, sat a table in lounge, ambience is great! I will be back!

First time here. The restaurant atmosphere was good, dark ambient, servers were great, service was great. The cheese toast was really good, something different. The over all food were just ok, nothing that spectacular. My Chicago style NY steak was ordered medium rare but got it as medium, still very tasty, the lobster & baked potato were good. Appetizer Jumbo prawn cocktail & Froster banana were good. I might come back for another try.

I came into this beautiful restaurant to meet a few friends not expecting to eat. Walking in to this restaurant was very appealing to the eyes. The décor is modern and beautiful, the restaurant is very spacious and cleverly designed with private dining rooms used for business functions. The waiters and waitresses are extremely professional and cater to all your needs. Between 4 of us we ordered a strip loin and a rib eye steak with lobster tail and vegetables and french fries on the side. The steak was one of the best I have ever tasted. The fat on the rib eye steak was perfectly marbled into the steak and the striploin was flavourful and cooked to perfection. I can’t wait to come back.

Great food, great service.
Fried Calamari and Jalapeño Peppers…5 Stars. The calamari and jalapeños were lightly coated in the chickpea flour. The calamari was nice and tender. They didn’t have that crispy shell but still tasted very good… credit that to the meaty bite-​sized rings (kudos to Hy’s for selecting great specimens). The raita dip was a nice compliment. My only gripe is that I wished there were more pieces of fried jalapeños.
Braised Pork Belly…5 Stars. Perfectly braised pork belly with a quick flash on the grill for even more flavor. Fork tender and melts in your mouth. The housemade steak sauce was excellent; savory smooth!
Caesar Salad…5 Stars. Prepared from scratch table side. Doesn’t get any better than that. Aromatic freahly grated parmesan cheese with a lovely light dressing.
Beef Wellington…5 Stars. The tenderloin was perfectly cooked; tender, juicy bites. The foie gras and oyster mushroom duxelle added loads of flavor, as well as, the buttery puff pastry. Just an excellent dish and execution.
Pistachio Crème brûlée…4 Stars. The custard had the perfect consistency but was a bit light on the vanilla bean flavor.

I’ve heard way too much about this restaurant and had already developed a strange hyped up version of what it would be in my head prior to our supper last night. My anticipation caused me to revert back to the teenage girl I once was and play dress up.
Parking for this location is great for the evenings, as there is street parking and also the safety of the underground parkade in the adjacent mall.
We had reserved ahead of time, so there was no wait time for our table. The start of service for us was a but unorganized as we weren’t sure who our server was and were asked for our drink orders multiple times. Plus the table was not set prior to us being sat, therefore the bussers had to clumsily attempt to set it after we had ordered drinks. The cocktails we ordered (The Lady Germain & The Forbidden Fruit) were on point, although price point was a bit high (which we had expected before hand) and the wait time on them felt like forever. To my horror after reading other reviews… I was not offered a water type!
The menu was easy to navigate but no specials or explanations were offered by our server (i.e. soup of the day). As it was V-​Day, we got some Fresh Oysters ;) which were scrumptious and have me salivating at the mere recall of them. The server upsaled us on «Cheese Toast for two», which we were glad to have as we were… starving by the time it arrived.
I ordered the 8 oz Filet Mignon with Baked Potato. The potato is presented undressed and toppings are added at table side. I asked for all the toppings, and felt quite overwhelmed by the amount of sour cream the server decided to plop on it in one go (still delicious though btw). But I must say, the filet mignon was by far the best I’ve ever had, never have I had one so tender yet juicy all at the same time! The seasoning was perfect: D The boyfriend was very satisfied with his Bone-​In Rib Steak with Rice Pilaf as well.
Service as I’ve mentioned was a bit off last night. No one had told me about the quiet server that we would get that would spill our drink and frown at the grains of rice the boyfriend got on table and he couldn’t quite scrap off, or the stares he gave our spots of tabasco on the table cloth that occurred from my lack of coordination. With EVERYTHING in mind, it was still a great night out: D Will be back for sure as I would love to experience the «Hy’s Tableside Service».

Was invited for a lovely lunch at Hy’s Steakhouse. I ordered the NY Steak Sandwich and decided on steamed/​grilled vegetables. The steak was cooked as per my request — medium rare. Delicious and well-​seasoned. My friend ordered the Duck Confit Salad. She liked her salad. Our food came out within 10 mins of ordering! That’s amazing.
The restaurant is huge with lots of dark colours, mixed tables & chairs, a big bay window with the chef grilling the steaks behind it. The wait staff wears a white buttoned up jacket over black pants.
Definitely will be back!
The only con I have is that we had to wait for our check for a bit. But once I managed to get a waiter, it was A-​OK. Oh yes, another thing, the steak knives could be a little sharper.

Best steak ever.
Best cheese toast ever.
Best key lime pie ever.
Best service ever.
My wife and I came in for an early dinner after work after being turned away elsewhere for not having a reservation. Hy’s welcomed us in to their lounge immediately with the only condition that they had a limited menu until 5pm as they were in the process of changing their kitchen over from the lunch menu to dinner. Not a problem as were were ok with having a glass of wine and a few appetizers.
Our server greeted us shortly after sitting down and offered us our choice of distilled, sparkling or ice water. She returned with our waters and their wine list which is housed digitally on an iPad.
After giving us a few minutes to peruse the wine choices she returned to take our order and give us the verbal rundown of the food available. We were both pleasantly surprised that they were offering a steak sandwich during this time of turnover and both chose to go with that option along with some cheese toast to start.
Now you might be thinking to yourself «Really Chris? Cheese toast?». This was the best darn cheese toast anyone has ever served me. The cheese blend is mouthwatering and the bread is broiled to perfection. The bread hasn’t just been shoved through an oven to melt the cheese, the cheese is nice and crispy on top. They also cover the basket with tinfoil when bringing it to your table so the cheese stays gooey and warm until your ready to take your first bite.
They grill the steaks in a glassed-​off area in the restaurant so you can see your cut being cooked right in front of you, should you be sitting in the right place in the restaurant. My wife and I had front row seats.
The steak sandwiches arrived just as we were wrapping up our last bites of the appetizer. Perfect timing. For my side I went with the mashed potatoes. They were thoroughly pureed, not a lump to be found and piped onto the plate in a fancy looking mound. They could have used a little more seasoning but were still quite enjoyable. The steak was almost twice the size of the toast its served on. I had my steak the only way a steak should be cooked, medium rare, and my half-​inch thick slice of heaven was done perfectly.
The steak was tender and juicy and a very large portion for what you would be expecting when you order a steak sandwich. The price is also par for the serving size coming in just under $ 27.
The after dinner menu has a large range of port and cognac options ranging from $ 10 – 200 a glass. There are a few warm options too like a B52 or blueberry tea. The dessert section has a few solid choices. While I would have chosen the Bananas Foster, my wife wasn’t feeling as adventurous and we went with the key lime pie to share.
The size of the slice is the same as you would expect from any restaurant, but the dessert is on a different level from your average restaurant. The crust was nice and crumbly. The filling had a creamy colour to it, not some weird fake green colour you get with a store bought pie. You could tell it wasn’t some frozen pie they buy from a food supplier and thaw out a piece for you. The slice was also topped with a healthy amount of whipped cream.
The total for all of the above with two glasses of wine was just over $ 100 including tax. A price easily worth paying again and again for one of the best steaks you’ll find anywhere.
Kudos to the staff for their excellent service. From the ladies at the door with their warm smiles and greetings, to our server who was there just at the right time and not overbearing, and the gentlemen clearing our plates that seemed to come out of nowhere and disappear just as quickly, great job by all.