Trib Steakhouse

I was so impressed with this restaurant. The se on my boss and I walked in we were greeted by friendly staff, the two steak entrees we ordered were literally to die for! Next time I’m in the neighbour hood I’ll definitely come back.

I really love steak houses, but I am a pretty harsh critic of them, and so when I entered into this older style, lush, deep brown woods, and low lighting atmosphere, and only 2 people were sitting at the bar, I was skeptical. It was 4pm and I thought a place with an insane happy hour ($ 3,$ 4,$ 5 at 3pm, 4pm&5pm), would be busier. I then noticed all the reserved placeholders on the tables and there was actually a downstairs.
The server was wonderful and friendly, and as my friends arrived, the drinks were always refilled and the attention to us was great.
The ginger beef special was hot, fresh, and super flavorful and tender. I wanted to eat bowls and bowls of it… sooooooo good.
The highballs, (being a whiskey drinker) were a great price and it encouraged me to drink more.
By 4:30 the place was packed and the food coming out looked divine. It was a great experience, and I will def be back again.

Trib’s got a killer happy hour and they don’t skimp on the service either. When you’re dealing with $ 3, $ 4, and $ 5 drinks and appies between 3, 4, and 5:00PM respectively, you’d almost expect a catch in the service. Like those chain AYCE rib places for example; sure, it’s all you can eat… If you can ever find your server to order some more.
Our server at Trib, however, kept my glass topped up and my appetizers rolling in regardless of what the clock said. She was even nice enough to do a happy hour last call, just in case we wanted to sneak in one more drink before it was back to full price. We did.
Buck-​a-​shuck oysters and less than $ 5 wine in a classy comfortable lounge with exceptional service? Yeah, that’s a 5-​star to me.
I snuck a quick peak at the dining room which looks quite enjoyable in that upscale Alberta steakhouse kind of way. I’d really like to come back for a big beef dinner and bask in what they really excel in. They are a steakhouse, after all.

Do yourself a favour and move this to the top of your happy hour list!
I‘d heard about this happy hour for a while but hadn‘t quite made it down to check it out yet. Until now. They have a selection of a white wine, a red wine, a select draft, highballs and appys that are all $ 3 from 3−4pm, $ 4 from 4−5pm and $ 5 from 5−6pm (Check it out!
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I highly recommend the ginger beef. Sadly the pretzel bites no longer exist (although I hear from a reliable source that these were great). There’s also $ 1 oysters (from PEI when we were there) and pâté (which apparently ranges from really good to not so good).
I had a Cab Sauv and really enjoyed it, and the service was impeccable. I didn’t get his name but the server behind the bar was very attentive, including offering me another wine about five minutes before 5pm so that my next beverage would be $ 4 again. Rather than $ 5.
The space (upper level, I didn’t go downstairs) was very comfortable, even the bar seats were nice and big and cushioned. Plus booths. Booths are the best. I also liked the décor with the stone walls and Christmas decorations, with some chilled out traditional Christmas songs were playing.

I was excited to try their famous steak burger. I was glad I didn’t dine on my personal tab as it was a bit of a disappointment. The sauce in the burger was quite delicious but it sort of ended there. The patty was decent but not mind-​blowing. The buns appeared toasted but were not very tasty and the friend onion rings (two pieces) that come stacked on top looked exciting but didn’t taste so.
The toffee cake was not very good at all. It was overly firm and lacked moisture.
The venue itself is bi-​level and the lower level is conducive to hosting a private event.
Sadface

If you’re looking for a waitress who throws your bill at your face and doesn’t even try to be reasonable, that’s definitely the place to go.

This is the first restaurant I DEFINITELY not recommend to friends. Food and drink were under expectation and the patio waitress was not friendly at all and threw receipt at us in the end. She didn’t deserve any tips since it meant for good service, we gave it anyway. However, watch the attitude.

I always have such incredibly fond memories of Trib.
Out of the various steakhouses that we’ve been to here in Calgary (including Hy’s, Caesars, Saltlik, and Charcut), Trib is still my go-​to place when you’re looking for a nice night out.
I’ve been here for both lunch and dinner. The ‘Trib Cut’ Dry Aged Bone-​in Rib Eye is amazing and great to share with another person. A huge chunk of meat (we’re talking 36 oz here).
Yes, 36 ounces.
For $ 90, not bad at all and you’ll leave the restaurant stuffed. It’s so good. The only catch is that it takes awhile to cook (it’s a roast), but well worth the wait.
The desserts here are top notch as well as the service. Great date spot, 5 stars.

When you dine with the former GM and you meet the Chef Ian, and you tell the chef to make us whatever you know this is going to be Good !!! This was hands down the best ribeye I have ever eaten period. The GM’s Micheal pairing of wines from white to red based on our appetizers was completely delightful. The Chef sent our table and array of desserts that melted in your mouth and allowed your taste buds to rediscover themselves.
I know we were treated by Chef Ian to a over top meal, but when you Challenge the chef, and tell him that you have not had a great piece of beef since you been in Alberta. You know that he was going to bring his best game. I just didn’t know his game was going to be this great.
The service was *****
The Décor was ****
The Chef was *****
The Pairing of wines was *****
The desserts was *****
The bill was $$$$
The overall experience *****
Now that’s the Real Deal, and the whole Truth.
Just Great Food. Just a Great Chef. Just a Great GM
Just Great Service.
Just a note: The bill was very reasonable for dinner for three people.

Great atmosphere, earnest service. Summer veggie salad was excellent as was the Caesar salad (which was quite traditional).
Smoked chicken and bbq house-​cured ribs were outstanding. Note that this is a big serving.
Beef and elk dish missed the mark; the steak was actually disappointing, on par with a pub steak sandwich. The elk Wellington that came with it was ok although the elk was shredded — made it a bit like the texture of a cheap sausage roll. At the price this should have been the best steak I’ve had all year, so I was a bit crestfallen.
Didn’t have time for dessert. Manhattan cocktail was made with Jim Beam, not exactly a premium drink. Also had way too much watery ice in it. Completely diluted.
Wine list is extensive and the by the glass choices offer a nice range in price.
Stephen Avenue prices for most of the menu, bring both credit cards.

OMG! So good! I still dream about the steak here!
I had an amazing rib-​eye with some delicious roasted potatoes and Gorgonzola sauce (on the side)
DELICIOUS!!! Melted in my mouth! I can’t wait to be back!
We had a steak each and it came out just over $ 50/​person with tax and tip included. Not too bad.

Being in a carnivorous mood, we celebrated my gf’s 30^th birthday at the Trib. Our group was seated in a secluded section in the basement, which at first seemed ideal for a larger dining party, however the section was freezing cold and they tried to remedy it by bringing us a portable heater (it’s the thought that counts right?)
Nevertheless, we made the best of the situation as there was delicious food to be devoured! After throwing back a few cocktails, we ordered our appies and entrees (I went with the seared scallops to start and beef & venison as my main). Can one ever go wrong with seared scallops? The answer is no. The scallops were crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside and served on a bed of pureed butternut squash and drizzled with balsamic reduction.
My main was equally as delicious. The venison was shredded and mixed into the barley, topped with spaghetti squash, broccolini and nested on top of it all was my perfectly cooked (medium rare) steak.
After entering a food induced coma, our server brought out a nice candle lit dessert surprise (warm chocolate & sticky toffee pudding) to our table. This is an appreciated gesture in my books, it’s never expected and adds to any celebratory experience when you’re dining anywhere.
Our server split up our bills, and even though we were a larger group she didn’t add the dreaded «assumed gratuity» to each of our bills (this of course always makes me tip more than usual, esp if the service was above and beyond)
Great food with great friends in an even greater venue. Couldn’t have asked for more, thanks Trib!

Came here for a business dinner. Had the lobster max and cheese — wow! Great mix of flavours! Also had the mussels and halibut which were fantastic! Definitely recommend

I’ve been to the Trib for business lunches and dinners a number of times, and have always had fantastic meals and service. Great wine list, and fresh steaks to make your mouth water!
My most recent visit was to watch Olympic hockey over lunch. We were able to get a booth right in front of one of the big screen TVs they had set up for the games. We had great service throughout the game. I ordered the Trib burger medium rare, but ended up just nibbling around the edges as the center was completely pink and raw. I would order it again, but would definitely ask for it at least medium if not well-​done.

We went tonight to try the big taste yyc menu. We were hoping to try a few new things and learn something with the wine pairings. We didn’t learn anything… I asked our server about the elk Wellington. She told me it was beef elk. So that’s elk that comes from a cow? Ahaha hilarious. We asked about each wine pairing. She didn’t know what brand they were.
She didn’t bring any bread or water, when I asked if we could get a drink she said «mmhm» and walked away.
If the service was even close to how great the food was, there might be more people here on a Thursday night in downtown yyc.
Ps the cow elk was amazing…

I went here last night after a work conference. We were seated right away. It wasn’t too busy. Comfy chairs. Nice atmosphere. Not loud so great place to have good conversations.
Our waitress Kyla was great. Super friendly and joked with us. Great service.
I would definitely recommend having a Ceasar Drink! It was probably one of the best Ceasars that I’ve had. Very tasty!
They also have a really nice looking wine «cellar».
We ordered the steak and scallops with green beans, shredded squash on a risotto croquette. The croquette was amazing! The mix of all 4 items was a great mix. Different flavours and textures. The scallops were done perfectly! My steak was medium rare and it was ok. The scallops were definitely better than the steak. The croquette was quite impressive! It was shaped like a hamburger patty, lightly breaded and deep fried. Crispy edges. I’d recommend getting this. It was on the pricy side — I think $ 46. We knew it was quite a lot of food so we didn’t end up ordering anything else. I would recommend going.

Had a pasta and beef dish. The beef was beautifully soft and the sauce on the pasta was yum. Only negative is I think my pasta was a bit on the chewy side and service was very slow. This is not the place to grab a quick bite for lunch

After looking through the menus of some local restaurants on Stephen Ave, my hubby and I settled on Tribune, as we were craving some Filet Mignon. The atmosphere is very nice, the greens salad was delicious with pumpkin seeds and sundried tomatoes, and the entrees were very good. The stuffed potato that came with the filet mignon was amazing! I ordered a sundried tomato pasta, and while it was very very good, I would likely not order it again – you go here for unique dishes, and you can get pasta anywhere. We also ordered a side of fries with garlic aoili – so delicious! For dessert, we had a mango crème brûlée; there is a different flavour of crème brûlée served every night, and this one was especially delicious!
After our first experience was so lovely, we decided to come back with mother and sister, and had an equally wonderful time, save for the rowdy party of six that was seated next to us– had a little too much wine, I’d say. We tried the duck breast, and it was wonderful – the sauces that came with it complimented the duck so well, it was delicious. This time around we tried the lemon curd dessert, served with raspberry sauce in a crispy shell – it was SPECTACULAR! Mother was in heaven!
All-​in-​all, a beautiful, classy spot to go for dinner or lunch. The prices are not outrageous, as you get what you pay for– fresh, flavourful dishes prepared by a master chef who clearly knows his way around a kitchen!

Looking for a steakhouse on Sunday evening, I found myself using the monocle on the Unilocal App. At first, I passed on the Trib because it had 3.5 stars. I was looking for a quality place and thought it best to keep searching. However, after inquiring with my guests I determined there preference was to do as little travelling by foot as possible. Thus, in the end we chose Trib because we were too lazy to go anywhere else.
Upon the advice of the greeter, we choose to go downstairs into the dinning room for the ambience. It did not disappoint and offered a wonderful contrast to the uninspired Stampede patio seating. It had Intimate lighting, a cellar to the north, nice roomy tables, comfortable seats and was very relaxed, but it still felt like a place you could get together with a group of friends.
Our party tried the entire Brushed Butter Reserve Angus menu; Striploin ($ 32), Rib Eye ($ 33) and Mignon ($ 36). All were excellent, well prepared and cooked to perfection. Even the grill marks were impressive. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the Shallot Wine Sauce. I expected it to complement the steak, but ended up not using it. It just did complement it well. I should of asked the server for the best paring. The portions are ok as well, but could be a little bigger for the price.
All in all it is pricey, but I loved the ambience and the food. It would be a fancy-​causal (but more on the fancy side) place to double date.

Stopped in here on a Whim, for a quick dinner before a concert at Jack Singer. We were just walked by, saw the door and headed in. Coming in with no knowledge of this place ended up working in our favor — we loved the atmosphere in this place, it was excatly what we were looking for.
We were seated downstairs, where the décor is sort of rustic modern. Exposed foundation, wine lining the walls, hard wood floors and dark leather. Candles and low lighting helps to soften the masculine vibe in this restauraunt.
We had a similiar experience to other reviewers when it comes to service. Friendly, unpretentious and attentive. Wine was ordered — fabulous wine by the way — and warm bread showed up at our table — my dinner date said it was worth it alone for the bread.
I ordered the double pork chop and my date had steak. The food arrived and, I was wowed. Lovely presentation, generous portions and amazing flavours. We were both completely pleased with the food. I was so impressed by my pork chop — I should mention it’s the first time I have ever ordered a pork chop, so I have nothing to compare it too. But this… this was something else! So juicy, full of apple flavour and just a real delight to eat. We actually still talk about that chop. The meat itself was from somewhere in Alberta, I forget where but appreciate places that support «local» ranchers.
All in all, we loved this night. It was an intimate dinner, the atmosphere lent itself so well for us to have a nice Friday night date dinner. The menu is bit pricey but sometimes you have to treat yourself! I will go out on a limb and say I recommend the double pork chop — but keep in mind that I am not chop expert! Would love to hear if others enjoyed it as much as I did.