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   DuncanM

   Edmonton

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Very good food, building was very old and needs help. Other than that ribs were delicious. Cornbread also wonderful.

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   Mattyj

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Always a solid meal, the smoked wings are some of the best in the city. Can't wait until next dill pickle soup day.

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   Mick

   Calgary

   16 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Great food and service!

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   BWBW

   Denver

   6 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2023

   overall1food2service1ambience3

   Service was below par. The server was more concerned about her phone than getting the drinks out to us once they were made. One of my guest asked for a grolsch but was brought something entirely different. My guest trying to be polite didn’t say anything but halfway thru she noticed it wasn’t what he ordered, she just shrugged it off. On my platter I ordered the Turkey and brisket. The brisket was dry and did not have any flavor. The Turkey was supposed to be sliced breast but it was pulled apart with both white and dark meat. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t even smoked, just cooked. Finally we ordered the burnt ends for an appetizer. The server did not put them in, so they were late and when she brought them out, after being reminded that we didn’t get them, she only discounted them. Good environment. Just not good food or service. I will not go back.

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   JeffS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 17, 2023

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   Hadn't been in a long time and the food still holds up. Quality smoked meat and a killer house BBQ sauce. Can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches or sides. Staff were great. Only complaint is the uncomfortable stools at the bar.

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   LeslieP

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great time, the service was fast and friendly. It was very busy and we were stuck in traffic, late for our reservation. I called to let them know we were close by and they happily saved our table til we arrived. I really appreciated that as we were there with visiting from out of town family for a Flames pre-game meal. The restaurant was packed, they could have easily given away our table. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks and we took the train to the hockey game with plenty of time to spare to watch the warmup! Thank you, we’ll be back!

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service, great food, great vibes!

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   TobyT

   Calgary

   46 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2023

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   Delicious!!! The best cornbread anywhere! The pulled pork spring rolls and deep fried pickles are to die for! I love the Mac ‘n’ cheese-be sure to add brisket to it!!! All that great food and amazing service to make the experience even better!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

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   This was my first time dining here and i think i’ve found my new go to date spot! The overall feel at the place is very chill and fun. they have lots of shareable options for great prices. the staff was very friendly and our waitress Reyanne (not sure how it’s spelled) was awesome and recommended some delicious meals. will definitely be returning!!

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    IxbyWuff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Good for gluten free folk. Good for groups. Queer friendly. Has gender neutral bathrooms

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    DeanE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Need more comfortable chairs other than that all is great

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    JeremyH

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Always consistent on food and quality, great place for a meal, cold one and good friends..

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    ChadR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bbq, brews, live music and great staff. What more could you want? One of the best in Calgary.

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    JoeS

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    Palomino is always a good meal and a good time. Highly recommend it.

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    McMac

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Quick stop for a business lunch, good food, great service!

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    lingb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

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    Great food. They adjusted our reso from 3-5 without issues. Thanks for the great customer service.

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    JackieK

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

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    We were down there for the Devin Cuddy concert. We made it a dinner & a show and it was a great night.

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    TinaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Food and service was good. Greeter was not very efficient. He couldn’t find our reservation yet we saw a table sign that indicated our name, time and party number on the bar. I even showed him our confirmation email and he just said we have lots of seats, help yourself. Very loud music so it was hard to carry on a conversation. Would suggest they change their menu when it comes to gluten free. For example, they indicate that french fries are GF yet they do not have a dedicated fryer - therefore they are not safe for celiacs! Thank goodness we asked before ordering. Overall we were satisfied and would consider coming back to the restaurant.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience4

    Food was very average. The brisket was dry and chewy. The service was great though.

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    ErinH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

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    The garlic fries are fantastic, but will stay on your breath for days.

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    NifH

    Calgary

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

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    Yum to the deep fried pickles! Great flavour and a very crunchy coating. I had brisket with grits and green salad. The brisket had good flavour but it was dry and barely warm. The grits weren't really smooth and not hot either, the cold cheese on top didn't help. I'm not sure why there was paper on our plates. When cutting the meat we were picking paper out of our food, which isn't appealing. I just think it's an odd choice. Why did I give 4 stars? The flavour of the brisket was very good and if the rest was presented better (and hot), it would have been a hit. Also, the service was amazing. Kathleen was SO friendly and attentive, I'd go back to chat with her! Ha ha! I didn't mention the food issues to her but I should have. When the music started downstairs at 6, we couldn't hear each other. I think the music upstairs was turned up too which didn't help. We love music but it was coming at us loudly from both directions so we made our exit. I would go back again.

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22. TN

    ThursdayNightSupperClub

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely FABULOUS food! Great atmosphere only draw back was parking. But it’s downtown parking is alway hit or miss! Will definitely be back.

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    KyleG

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

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    It was great food. The service was quick. I would recommend it to anyone.

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    DarylM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Food was excellent not to noisy service was okay but a little slow

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    DavidH

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Amazing food and amazing service and nothing else really matters!!

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    DavidS

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a pleasure at the palamino. Hot tasty and good

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    Riley

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

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    Server was incapable of checking in on the table for drinks and ignored us. Waited an hour before being asked what to drink, server then decided to only serve half the table. The server did not communicate cutting the table off and was extremely rude. She would not respond when asked questions, we would have appreciated this communication and would have left. Waste of our time and your time. This was a birthday party and quite possibly the worst service I've experienced and I was sober.

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28. S

    Smoked

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2022

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    service was really slow. too loud and noisy to have a conversation when table for 5 or more.

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    Sasha

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2022

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    we checked on Sunday evening. Unfortunately, only a few item of the food and drink menu were available, a little disappointing. The staff were very friendly and food was yummy yummy. We had "beef bristake" and "very very slow cooked chicken".

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    Coco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    The food was tasteless and cold. They were also out of a lot of menu items. Disappointing as usually the food is great here. Table was sticky and dirty.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2022

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    Food was average.

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    Jann35

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great, service very attentive. Casual dining

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33. DD

    DiedrikD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2

    Dry & cold bbq food. Maybe because we went there on a quiet moment?

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    Peaches

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience1

    A decent restaurant in a good location, the food was good however it was so incredibly loud that our own waitress could barely hear us and got all of our orders wrong. Not her fault, but a suggestion to the restaurant- if you’re going to have a band blasting in the basement below maybe turn the music down that you’re already playing. Some guests would love the opportunity to socialize with their waitress/waiter or the friends they are sitting at the table with.

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    meee

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2022

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    Great BBQ, great patio ambience.

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    SeanM

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

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    Food and service was awesome. Didn't expect the loudest live music though. Would come back for patio beers

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    ChadC

    Calgary

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

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    It's a really good local haunt, some day it's a dive but that's what we like about it. Over delivers

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    StephLaf

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2022

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    Excellent ratio quality price. Provides also exclusive meals.

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    AlyssaL

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

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    My husband, son and I went to the palomino on a recommendation for gluten free dining. As 2 recently diagnosed celiacs we're still searching out great places with gluten free options. The palomino had a lot to choose from. We started with wings that were VERY delicious. However that's where it ended. We both got the 2 meat platter and the brisket was dry and chewy with no flavor and the ribs only tasted of smoke. The best thing on my plate was the garlic fries, which at a BBQ restaurant shouldn't be the case. As well my husband ordered beans which were just chili and "greens" which was a salad, not what you would think of when ordering greens at a bbq place. The service was also not great. My order came wrong and we didn't get a lot of attention when it came to drinks. Overall we won't be back.

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    OBKay

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2022

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    Used to live in Calgary went frequently, not the same place now. Food was not good and portion size was not good value for money

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