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Best buffet I’ve been too in Calgary and otherwise. So many options to choose from, I went back 4 times to make sure I tried everything lol. Hard to pick a favourite but the prime rib, omelette station, and sticky toffee pudding at the dessert table were all up there.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXmxgq0KxrzqdWs6njqM1UverZuCaLisTZmEvwxo9l0aU8e3QbB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3","rating":5},{"date":"6 months ago","name":"I. Am. Canadian","text":"Christmas brunch at the Safari Lodge was wonderful. The decorations were gorgeous and the food itself was better. They even had Christmas pudding. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVURMf9bwsdMFMvmMCu9QKRHqGSs_BPFMZwEr2g1D12cvfjsXQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6","rating":5},{"date":"3 years ago","name":"Anthony M","text":"The Sunday Brunch was fantastic, delicious, and a great value, considering it only costs an additional $17 on the ticket price to the zoo. Lots of food, custom salad bar, fresh fruit with a chocolate fountain, custom omlette bar, and roast sliced in front of you as needed.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX-P0FnHedMXHwNCAHygOSPrr7iNYy3hoyBgebdPERJz-ddnPkB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4","rating":5},{"date":"a year ago","name":"Gurpal Banwait","text":"I will définetely recommend safari buffet to those visiting calgary zoo! Little addition to tickets and you can enjoy lot more! And you can avoid carrying loads of food! Buffet is enough to keep you full! And it is indeed kids friendly","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW-CISnEZoxme9Yq3HzeB49jNMjYE6QT10MjdnwwS_-bPL_hOVwsQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5","rating":5},{"date":"7 months ago","name":"Divya Sholter","text":"We went to Safari Lodge for the Mother’s Day buffet and had a great experience. There were lots of options for both veg and non-veg, and the food quality was pretty good and tasty. The service was friendly, the seating was comfortable, and our toddler loved the dessert section! All in all, a very enjoyable and family-friendly experience—we’d definitely come back for another special occasion.","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"Written August 26, 2017","name":"Happygoomom","text":"Food choices are good and prices are reasonable. Caters to both children and adults. 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Reserve a table at https://websales.calgaryzoo.com/buy/special-event/sunday-safari-brunch/?update=71835."},{"question":"What weekly events or specials does Safari Lodge offer?","answer":"Safari Lodge runs the following weekly events: Sunday Safari Brunch (Every Sunday)."},{"question":"How can I order from Safari Lodge?","answer":"Order directly from the menu at https://service.scan2dine.io/p/7Mh4mqlLB6uG. Guests dining in can also scan the table QR code to order."},{"question":"What's the average rating of Safari Lodge?","answer":"Safari Lodge has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, from 194 reviews."}],"last_updated":"2026-07-23T18:07:46.186Z"}