Saddleroom Restaurant
555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
(403) 777-3694
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Starts with a very warm welcome from Dan at the entrance. Sevice was great - thanks Daniel, and food very good. Excellent burger & foot-long chicken strips very tasty & tender. Also thanks to manager Brenda for noting the allergies, and to the staff as well. Quiet, calm dining before the storm of the game!
Overall food was OK but it was noticeable that it was prepared in advance and looked dry. Found menu lack choice
Not worth $75. Cod was over-cooked and chewy. Calvados gravy too sweet. Cheese appie very bland. Service was excellent.
Coppino was terrible very fishy, two of us barely touched it. Server took it away without asking a thing. Server was below par, not sure why I even tipped.
Very cool spot to have dinner before the game. Easy to get to. Nice space. Fantastic service. Our server was amazing. Very attentive. Friendly. Funny. She did a great job. The chef even came and visited our table. Very cool. The food is just ok. But you are paying for the location I think more than the food. Strip-loin was tough, very small, under seasoned. The scallops were pretty good but again tiny. Attempting to drift into a fine dining category. Dessert was good. But at $75 it's not terrible priced. Don't come hungry or you will be grabbing a pocket dog after.
The service and food was excellent, they were speedy and considerate of the time we had to eat prior to our concert. Thanks for everything.
Very disappointing experience. The portion sizes were shockingly small for the price. The beef carpaccio appetizer was overwhelmingly salty, to the point of being unpleasant. The striploin entrée consisted of only three tiny slices of beef with a few carrots and potatoes — more like a tasting sample than a proper meal. The flavors were bland and uninspired, nothing that justified the cost. Overall, it felt like poor value and left me frustrated. I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Wowee!!! Christy knows how to host an event in the Saddleroom. Christy served our huge group like a queen. We had a massive group event for the SHANIA TWAIN concert during stampede and Christy kept every one fed, watered happy and catered to all evening long we were attended to. Thank you! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food quality was ok but not good value for small portion size (I had the beef striploin). Had to get a full meal after. That's a bad sign. Venue is way too loud - have to yell to have conservation. Service was slow. Do not sit at the bar - very tight for a guy. We were at a table but saw a few guys jammed in at the bar. Just too pricey for what you get and the venue. Go to Vintages nearby for a nice steak at only slightly more cost.
A great place to have a meal before the game or concert. My husband and I have enjoyed dinner a few times. Lovely atmosphere, the service is good and the food was tasty, pair with a nice glass of wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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They were great the place was really full and it was right before a concert so a little on the loud side. The service was good we didn't feel rushed the timing was good giving us enough time to get to our seats. The pre-set menu was very good and had good options for the price.
The food at the Saddleroom was a bit hit-and-miss. The crab cakes, although flavorful, were a little dry, and the rectangular shape left them with too many hard, crispy corners that detracted from the texture. The striploin was well-prepared and tasty. While mine had a bit of gristle, my guest's was perfectly tender, so it may just have been an unlucky cut on my part. Unfortunately, the Black Forest cake fell short. Some desserts are best left untouched from their classic form, and this was one of them. The base was simply too dry, and it didn't deliver the rich, moist experience that one expects from such a timeless dessert. One surprising miss was the concert cocktail choice for Heart's performance. A bourbon-based cocktail felt mismatched for a crowd that was overwhelmingly female—bourbon just doesn't seem like the ideal spirit for that demographic. A more approachable option might have been better received. However, the service was absolutely top-notch. Our server provided exceptional, attentive service and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure that even out-of-town guests felt warmly welcomed. Truly a shining example of white hat hospitality. Special mention goes to the Saddleroom Manager, who set an impressive standard. She was everywhere—greeting guests, seating, delivering plates, clearing tables, and even taking the time to make table touches. It was refreshing to see a manager so hands-on and committed to the guest experience. Adding to that personal touch, the chef coming out to visit tables was a delightful surprise. I've never seen this happen in any other area of the Dome and it made the experience feel more personal and welcoming. Overall, while the food had its highs and lows, the service was truly unforgettable setting the Saddleroom apart from other dining experiences at the Dome. Side Note: Educate your concourse staff about the Saddleroom most don't know it exists or its unique experience. They're your best word-of-mouth promoter
Never been disappointed in the saddleroom grill food has always been spectacular. Hard to believe you're in a hockey arena.
I had a great experience at the Saddleroom Grill with my good friend, my son, and his friend before a game at the Saddledome. The atmosphere was comfortable, and the service was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent—everything was well-prepared and tasted great. The portion sizes were just right, and everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. It was the perfect spot to grab a quality meal before the game. Overall, I'd definitely recommend the Saddleroom Grill for anyone heading to an event at the Saddledome. Great food, good service, and a convenient location! Will always be coming back until the new arena opens
Service was prompt, very friendly & efficient. The food was fantastic & exceeded our expectations. The portions left us too full to finish our equally delicious desserts! All in all a fantastic meal experience!
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