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The Palomino Smokehouse, Calgary, AB

The Palomino Smokehouse

4.8
4.8
162 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Barbecue season never ends at the Palomino Smokehouse!! Situated in the heart of downtown Calgary with the largest smoker in Western Canada. All of our meats are smoked low and slow everyday as we go through pounds of BBQ classics such as Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and Ribs. Our Smoked Chicken, New Orleans style Catfish Po'boy, award winning Chili and rib-sticking Macaroni & Cheese are also extremely popular with the locals. All of our BBQ sauces (House, Chipotle and Carolina Mustard) and Rubs are made in-house and are gluten free. On weekends we feature the famous Cowboy Brunch, our BBQ-inspired take on breakfast classics which are available for both early and not-so-early risers. We feature a large selection of beer, whiskey, bourbon and other spirits to quench your thirst.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 532-1911
  • Website
    http://www.thepalomino.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W5
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

The Palomino Smokehouse's menu was last updated 2022-02-20.

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What 162 people are saying

The Palomino Smokehouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Palomino Smokehouse offers a vibrant blend of "great food," "awesome service," and an authentic BBQ atmosphere. Located conveniently near transit, it's ideal for casual dining with "phenomenal" brisket and "delicious" deep-fried pickles. Embrace the lively music scene and rustic charm, perfect for groups or solo visits.

162 Reviews

  1. Katrina

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my partner here for his birthday and we both loved it! The staff was nice and attentive. It’s such a treat to have a more relaxed place with delicious food downtown near the Calgary tower. I hadn’t been to Palamino before, but we will definitely be going back!

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  2. Stephanie

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience being from out of town! The ribs and everything accompanying it was fantastic and delicious!

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  3. Donna

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met my kid and his band members for dinner before their performances. We made reservation for 6 and ended up with way more and the restaurant was VERY accommodating. I had the pulled pork meal, was delicious. Meat was tender and juicy with a ceasar salad and beans as a side. Husband had the beef dip with garlic fries and coleslaw. We shared the bourbon apple crumble for dessert. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely return.

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  4. RobertS

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ❤️ Palomino Smokehouse. The bbq is delicious. The ‘fixings’ offer a good variety of choices, also delicious. The service is great as well!

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  5. ElaineSMohan

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Palomino Smokehouse is a great place for ambiance, great food and service. Only draw back is the parking.

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  6. Richard

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for BBQ and a fantastic value. I’ve been here 3-4 times with work groups and would definitely be going back!

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  7. Suzanne VIP

    Calgary9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing. We got the brisket and mac and cheese and the brisket was moist and flavorful and mac and cheese was a hit. The rustic salad hit the spot for a more healthy dish. The service was great and friendly. Would definitely recommend

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  8. Kyle

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Palomino kills it every time. Get the brisket if you forever want your life to change for the better

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  9. Jason VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New menu is good. Brisket sandwich is outstanding. Miss the chilli that’s no longer available though. Otherwise, all good.

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  10. Doug

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They do everything really well and I love the informal atmosphere.

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FAQs

The Palomino Smokehouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 532-1911.

The Palomino Smokehouse is rated 4.8 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Palomino Smokehouse

109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W5

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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