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$$$ · canadian

Calgary

charbar

4.1(1969)

Calgary East Village wood-fired steakhouse serving Alberta beef, seafood, brunch, and riverfront dining in the historic Simmons Building.

canadian · argentinean · steakhouse · wood-fired

Closed · opens 11:30 AM

Our story

At charbar, we bring guests together in Calgary’s East Village and inside the historic Simmons Building along the Bow River. Our dining room and riverfront patio are built around a custom Argentine wood-fired grill, and our menus highlight ultra-dry-aged Alberta beef, seafood, and seasonal ingredients with influences from Spain and Italy.We are a collaborative destination, working alongside local partners such as Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters. Guests can join us for brunch, lunch, dinner, and private events, or simply walk in and enjoy a relaxed, communal meal built around fire, shareable dishes, and cocktails.

Meet the chef

Jessica Pelland serves as executive chef at charbar in Calgary. The restaurant’s reservations listing identifies her as the chef leading the kitchen, and the menu pages show her overseeing a wood-fired, Argentine-inspired program centered on Alberta beef, seafood, and seasonal dishes.

— Jessica Pelland, Executive Chef

Jessica Pelland

Executive Chef

Signature Dishes

Menu

Restaurant highlights

Ways to enjoy

Dine inTakeoutReservations

Events

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 2:00pm–5:00pm

Happy Hour

50% off draft beer, wines by the glass, and highballs.

Every Wednesday

Wine Wednesday

50% off bottles of wine, all day and night.

Saturday & Sunday 10:00am–4:00pm

Weekend Brunch

Weekend brunch service with charbar classics.

During brunch all summer

Summer Sangria Sessions

1 litre pitchers of red or white sangria available during brunch.

Gallery

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Reviews

4.1(1969)

Google reviews

Steve Zumbrunn
On Friday afternoon we popped down to East Calgary for a lovely walk along the river. We needed to enjoy a bevy on a patio, so we chose Charbar. We had a perfect table outside on their patio. Our server was Chris, and she was lovely. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Seeing as there were four of us, we split some meals and small bites. The charred Napa Cabbage salad was big enough to split, so do that if you chose. The Corn ribs were very unique but delicious. This is a side dish and a smaller portion, so remember that as you may want to order two or more of them. I had the Alberta beef burger with fries. It was the lunch size, so smaller, but perfect. I wouldn’t have wanted a larger one. Very tasty and so it was easy to eat, and the fries were perfect in both portion and taste.One of my g
a month ago
Anna Wegner
Today was my first visit to Charbar and it was amazing. It was busy and we did not have a reservation, but the staff was very friendly and had a table for us after only a few minutes. We had the Gemstone Steak, and the Gaucho Burger, both were absolutely incredible. Portion sizes were good. Derek, our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about the steak options. Service was pretty quick, it did not feel like we waited long for food. The atmosphere is good, not too noisy or crowded. For desert we ended with the cheesecake, which was also delicious.
a month ago
Dorian Reeves
Just had an amazing meal at Charbar! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere hit the perfect balance of upscale yet relaxed — great for a date night or dinner with friends. The food was exceptional: the grilled meats were juicy and full-flavored, the seafood was fresh, and the sides were delicious and well-seasoned. Service was attentive and friendly, making the whole experience feel effortless. The rooftop patio (if the weather’s good!) is definitely worth a visit too — great views of the river and city. If you’re in Calgary and want a memorable meal with bold flavors and great vibes, Charbar definitely delivers
4 months ago
Talia A
Awesome experience! Great food, great drinks and awesome service. Definitely recommend the porterhouse steak, octopus and cauliflower dish. For drinks, the kinky boots and as you wish were fantastic. The server was also very knowledgeable about the menu. Would definitely recommend for a date night.
3 months ago
Jeremy Kwan
Unfortunately the burger was not what I was hoping for, especially as this is a steak house. It wasn't that balanced of a burger and the burger patty itself lacked seasoning. The buns were also oddly crumbly, but this is a personal preference.Server was great and the atmosphere is peachy. The cx service was very good.But for the price point and the uninspiring burger, I am not sure if I could recommend. Then again perhaps their steaks and it's accompaniments are what I should try before a firm judgement.
a month ago

Guest testimonials

Steve Zumbrunn
We had a perfect table outside on their patio. Our server was Chris, and she was lovely. Very attentive and knowledgeable. The charred Napa Cabbage salad was big enough to split, so do that if you chose. The Corn ribs were very unique but delicious.
a month ago
Anna Wegner
We had the Gemstone Steak, and the Gaucho Burger, both were absolutely incredible. Derek, our waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable about the steak options.
a month ago
Dorian Reeves
The rooftop patio (if the weather’s good!) is definitely worth a visit too — great views of the river and city.
4 months ago
Talia A
Definitely recommend the porterhouse steak, octopus and cauliflower dish. For drinks, the kinky boots and as you wish were fantastic.
3 months ago

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Opening Hours

Closed · opens 11:30 AM

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

Find Us

Simmons Building, 618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1, Canada

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