Reviews Bolero

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Bob Lehrer
+5
I went to Bolero Restaurant on Sunday July 30th as part of a group for brunch and I have to say the food was delicious and wonderful to say the least. One person was seriously allergic to citrus. She advised our server and asked if any of the food items at the buffet or the meats brought around to our tables contained citrus. Moments later the chef came out with a BIG binder and started going over the ENTIRE buffet and on the tour advised what can and can't be eaten. This went so above what I would have expected and want to give the biggest compliment to the chef and to Bolero. The food was beyond awesome and our service was great. But the customer service of literally a walk through the buffet with binder in hand was customer service at its finest and deserving of a white hat award for customer service. Chef I don't know your name but I like your style. Thank you Bob
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Aaron Craddock
+5
Amazing food great service and atmosphere...the Fresca bar is a great starter, the meat is very succulent and full of flavour...authentic Brazilian at its finest...go on an empty stomach as you will be full afterwards
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Troy Ritz
+5
Great experience as always, the meat selection was fantastic with great variety and cooked to perfection. Service was great. We will definitely keep it at the top of our list as a favorite.
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Robert Aguirre
+5
Simple the best! Really good food,people and the over all Presentation and experience had been the best I've been to in Calgary. Definitely suggest it to everyone if you haven't already been.
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Dawn Clark
+5
Boo to the bad reveiws. We abslutly loved it!! I had no idea lamb could be so delectable and barbeque such and experiance. Take your appetites to new extremes and dont skip Tres Leche cake for dessert!!
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Samantha Comeau-Seguin
+5
Service was great and food was incredible as always. Literally every person that came to our table was so friendly and helpful. Best Brazilian place in town by far. Can't wait to go back.
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Vadym Hulchenko
+5
amazing place, great service food is freshly cooked and delicious! definitely will go again 👌
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Mark Janz
+5
When my friends and I plan to come to Bolero, it’s an event. The food is divine (especially the habanero pork, garlic top sirloin, and barbecued cheese), the staff are like old friends with their friendly service and genuine conversation they initiate, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. No dining experience for us is more landmark than our trips to Bolero!
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Genese Smith
+5
Really great food. The guy at the front Dean is awesome the server Conner and the dishwasher Abola we really loved all of them !!!!! The food was great �
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Trista MacIsaac
+5
My husband made reservations for us for our 17th wedding anniversary. The food was fabulous and the service was top notch. Phil our host, was so refined, delightful and always on point. He made sure we weren't looking for anything the whole night. This guy definitely deserves a raise. �
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Brian Frerichs
+5
Outstanding Food, Service and Environment!! An excellent place to go for a great meal!!
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Onkar
+5
I've had their buffet and it's sooooo much variety! Various kinds of flavours will visit your table and you're gonna wanna try them all. Love the wines and desserts as well. Kudos and Cheers!
May 03, 2019
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Dave Thompson
+5
All of the servers and waitresses were helpful and super friendly. The salad bar and hot foods were very good especially the beef stew. We enjoyed all of the different meats, breads and cheeses. I would always recommend Bolero to anyone who asked.
Nov 12, 2018
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Ginganinja
+4
This place is absolutely incredible! I’ve been numerous times and it’s always been a fantastic experience! I wouldn’t make any big plans for afterwards though as you’ll probably slip into a meat coma and break into the meat sweats!(if you’re a gluttonous savage like myself) The selection of meats they bring around are all delicious, the salad bar is pretty good(who’s coming for salad anyway) and service has always been excellent. Highly recommend! I can’t wait to go back!
Jun 22, 2018
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Ken Brown
+5
First time and it was terrific. Great service, great selection. The pineapple is so delicious and the top sirloin awesome. Don't be afraid to try the habanero pork. It is spicy but not off the chart.
Dec 21, 2017
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Trav Tok
+4
I have been to many steakhouses across Canada, USA and Mexico and this is one of my favorites. My supervisor asked me to recommend a place for a visiting colleague and this was my go to.  The reason? Quality meats without being overburdened with sauces and spices. I actually don't know if the beef is local, but given the high standard of beef quality in Alberta, this is the reason I send people here. I didn't look through the reviews already but if you have never been to a Brazilian steak house, be sure to try the grilled pineapple. As some have probably mentioned, this is a fairly expensive place, appropriate for entertaining clients, birthdays, and other corporate events.  I don't recommend this for a date night unless you and your date can show restraint because you will likely over-eat.
Nov 29, 2017
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Foodisgood421
+5
If you're a meat and steak lover like I am this is the place to go. Go light on salad bar unless you're a vegetarian that came to a meatertarians paradise. Bacon wrapped items amazing. Parmesan pork tasty but dry.. But understandable as pork needs to cool longer. All the steaks are on point. The pineapple is an absolute must. If you love meat especially red meat this is the place for you. End of story.
Oct 14, 2017
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Jenna Carswell
+4
Really fun and different dining experience! We had never done Brazilian BBQ before this. We didn't have appies, but tried all the meats and three desserts. The highlights were the grilled pineapple, the bacon wrapped sirloin, and the coconut creme brûlée! Unfortunately there was a table of large people beside us and the meat servers kept going to them before our little table of two so we missed out on seconds of our favourites because the skewers were emptied by the other table.
May 08, 2017
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Rina Carcasole
+4
Having dinner out for a friends birthday, we sat up on the bar level. Service was once again spot on for Bolero, meat was cooked well and served frequently. Our server was quick with drink refills and cheese buns. Definitely coming back here again!
Apr 02, 2017
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Rebecca
+4.5
Bolero is an excellent restaurant to go to if you want a variety of meat. The ambiance, environment, staff, and service is excellent. Our waitor made sure that all our needs were met, he was not pushy nor repitive.

The meats were very tasty, however the flavors were quote minimal, there was only garlic, Parmesan, and salt & pepper flavors. I would have liked to see a combination of simple seasonings to more complex flavors that compliment the meat taste.

The cold/hot food side bar was excellent, there is a variety of salads, and sides that cater to vegetarians, vegans, sea food lovers etc.

For the price you pay, it is worth to check out. I reccomend this place for the hot/cold side bar, variety of meats but not flavors, service, and environment.
Mar 19, 2017
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That Girl
+4.5
Love it here! My go to place when my boyfriend & I plan a date or are just craving red meat. The meat is seasoned very well, also good selection for the salad bar too. Great service here! I have never been disappointed. I hope they keep up the great work. No complaints! Good job Pampas!
Feb 27, 2017
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Kyla Duffield
+5
They always have amazing food and great service! I have been here countless times and have yet to be disappointed. Don't forget to try out the brunch on Sundays as well!
Oct 02, 2016
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YYCFoodie
+4
The last time I was at Bolero was likely over 5 years ago. Came back again last night for some decent Brazilian BBQ. I would say this is still my fave Brazilian BBQ over all the ones that has opened throughout the years.

I made reservation for 7:15pm and our waiter greeted us and ensured our drinks and plates were cleared. the gentlemen that brought the meat around were all very patient and nice! One of the guys ended up knocking over our glass of water which poured all over my BF. The waiter came to clean it up but it would have been nice if he offered something or mentioned it to management but he just simply didn't care. It was like my BF peed his pants! He needed 3 towel napkins to soak up the water poured on him!

Anyway, the price is $43 pp which is definitely not cheap. This entitled you to serve yourself at the salad bar. The salad bar had a lot of vegetables and some beef dishes, the night we went they had beef stew which was pretty good. The only thing they lacked were hot veggies. Most of them were cold. And my dad preferred if soup was part of the salad bar.

The meats were delicious though. Around 10+ types and all marinaded differently and cooked to perfection. Definitely won't be able to come here everyday but once in awhile is a nice treat.
Sep 08, 2016
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Rjames9257
+5
It's always a great time to eat here with friends. Yes it's expensive, but I think with the quality of food and the excellent salad bar, that's expected. They generally have about 10-12 different skewered meats that come around, which are all very tasty. I think my favorite has to be the hot wings, but the tenderloin comes a close second.
Jun 08, 2016
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Lindsay Powell
+5
Excellent food and service. All of the meats were amazing - particularly the rib eye, fillet mignon and lamb. The grilled pineapple was the perfect way to end the meal. Be careful to not fill up on the salad bar items!
Jan 25, 2016
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Krystal Rose-Lee
+5
Oh hell yes! I love this place . All you can eat meat like are you kidding me ha-ha . It was busy so the servers were also very busy but hey that's how it is when your in a well liked restaurant . it's pricy but worth the money to me ! Brunch on Sunday is less expensive if you want to try it out first . make reservations tho because it does get packed. Wooot woot If you love meat , go heeeereeee
Jan 15, 2016
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Me Want Food
+5
So much fun! This place was fantastic! We had a great time trying all the various meats and delicious pineapple that made its way around. This was the very first place I've ever seen my husband absolutely stuffed and satisfied. I'm not a big meat eater but there was enough other choices that I wasn't hungry either.
Nov 24, 2015
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Nan
+4
Brunch! Yum!
* Menu:  Buffet. Great assortment of cold and hot dishes. Desserts.
* Thumbs Up: Loved the servers coming to table to offer fresh items. Pineapple and bacon wrapped chicken worth getting! Marker on table (green, yellow, red) to let servers know when you are too stuffed to try one more item!
Nov 02, 2015
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G Ip
+4.5
This is our go to place for steak, food is great and value is good with an open salad and soup bar, you will ever go home not full.

Great food and value, can't get better.
Oct 28, 2015
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Famished Feline
+4
****worried that we got the late time slot.. we timidly tried the later time slot. It was pretty good.  The wings were a bit dry but tasty.  After dodging several eating mishaps we tried out Bolero again. Happily it was much better. We has parm beef.. lamb.. ribs. . Sausage..pineapple glaze ham.. pineapple. . Our service was quiet and reserved but she did pass by quite a few times. There was great dessert table and salad bar. A few sad points were that they replaced the Gelato with plain vanilla yogurt and the fresh pasta was really mac n cream... no Alfredo sauce. Price was pretty good on Sundays. Wheelchair accessible and has a baby change table in the clean bathrooms... beats out Minas and pampas. And more notably Moon If you like variety and meat this is sure to tickle your fancy.********previously. ..what happened here??? At first sitting there are empty pans.. overcooked or recooked basa.. potato hash chunks were refried and heavily salted .... our waiter was scary and absent.. pretty sad....resturant was half empty.... Really feel like they recycled their foods.. They remade the potates haphazzardly but they cut the potaoes intp huge quarters. I must have been unlucky brcause ny potatoe had faint black ring.... the bbq meats seemed to fare better*******.there for Sunday brunch and it was FABBBULOUS!

The was plenty of food and everything was fresh.  Except maybe the salad was wilty.  There was so much of everything I dont think anyone even looked at the salad.

The wings and basa  were my favorite.

I wish the kids price was better deal though.
Sep 16, 2015
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Siktong
+4
If you love protein this is the place. Come hungry because you'll want to try their great selection of meat which is cooked perfectly. Also the service was great with very attentive servers.
Sep 14, 2015
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Estee
+4
Amazing selection of meat and the service that comes with is incredible! I love the authentic Brazilian experience you get here! They are great with large groups as well!
Sep 14, 2015
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Theresa
+4.5
Come hungry!! The assortments of meats are always cooked to perfection. The salad bar is a great addition to the meal and acts as a great palette cleanser. The servers are very attentive. The grilled pineapple is mouthwatering, but if it doesn't come around... Ask for it!!
Aug 30, 2015
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Facebook User
+5
The meat is to die for..and the mashed potatoes? YUM. The bacon wrapped chicken was my favorite and the sirloin. SO GOOD..Even the jalapeno cheese in the salad bar is to die for
Aug 27, 2015
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BertsBites
+5
Bolero's is a U inquest dining experience and if you like meat you will enjoy this Resto! There was a large group of us, 10 in total, and we were situated in a comfortable spot. Our Server and all of her meat wielding helpers were great! Friendly, efficient and more than generous with their portions. We ate until nothing more could be had ...

Great restaurant, great food, great ambiance, and a hit for all of the 10 people in our group  that enjoyed this evening!!!
Aug 18, 2015
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MF3
+5
This review is strictly a rating of the quality of food. Forget the reviews, this place is one of the best places in Calgary if you're looking for excellent quality meat and great service. May I note to come with an empty stomach and an appetite. The downfall is it cost 45$ + Tip for the all you can eat choice but it is worth it, you get to try 12 different meats with other choices like the cheese and barbecued pineapple. It's not a place I go to often because of the price but it's still an easy Top 5 place in Calgary too dine.
Aug 13, 2015
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Phil1941
+4.5
Consistently Good. I've been to Bolero several times and, assuming you enjoy grilled meat, I recommend it. The meats consistently taste very good and having a meal with a variety of different meats is enjoyable. The salad bar offers much more variety than just "Caesar or garden" so you can choose some nice side dishes.
There are some downsides in my experience. The size of the restaurant and the way they prepare and cut the meats takes away the true Brazilian feel. If you want a second serving of a specific item it tends to take a long time for it to come to your table. There are other options if you are looking for more authentic, family-style rodizio.
Also, the items that are prepared (both meats and salad bar) are always the same - this is a plus as far as consistency but a negative if you're looking for creativity in your meal.
I've always found the service to be friendly and overall find going to Bolero to be a good experience.
May 02, 2015
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Ashley - Adventure To Anywhere
+4.5
This place is phenomenal!  All of the amazing meats that come to the table, the salad bar, the GRILLED PINEAPPLE oh my god...desserts, wine, everything.  Service is spot on.  Ambience is sexy.  Treat yourself.
May 08, 2015
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Dchew
+4.5
Bolero Fire Grill - still awesome place. We had to drive into the city to get a battery for my watch (where we live, they cannot service an expensive watch) and it's 5:30 and were kind hungry...where to go ? We decided on our favorite - Bolero.
Advise to everyone...sit at the bar..you're treated better than a table. Every time we go there...the meal was awesome. If you love meat..this is the place for you


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Great dinner spot. Hello Urbanspoon peeps
We drove in from LA today and did some visiting and shopping. On our way back home we decided on a restaurant which was not open and decided to take the chance on our favorite eatery....Bolero. This approx 4:30 and no table were available and we sat at the bar (I recommend sitting at the bar, the service is much better as the bartender will ask if you would like a specific meat choice and they will come to your area first)
Everytime we go to this place, the food is awesome and we love the atmosphere...don't load of veggies/side dish...
May 30, 2015
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Mikeb
+4.5
Expensive....But worth every penny!!. I went for the full meal deal. Got the hot/cold bar and the meats. Everything was simply amazing tasting. Service was great. It was definitely expensive, but very worth it. Wouldn't be breaking the bank to go every week, but fantastic for special occassions.

My only issue was that I ate too much of the salad bar stuff!!! Next time I will eat less of that and more of the amazing meats they bring around.

BBQ PINEAPPLE............AMAZING!!!! I don't even like pineapple!

My faves: Parmesan Pork, bacon wraped fillet, bacon wrapped pork, bbq pineapple, top serloin.... and well everything else! lol.

I really like the atmosphere as well. Dimly lit and old skool looking with all the wood and rock. Very cool experience.

Will definitely go back again!

-Mike
Feb 05, 2015
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Julzy
+4.5
Bring on the meat!. On its own: The restaurant has fiery decor (thanks for not placing a giant cattle head on the wall), a high open ceiling (you can hear your table conversation and not have to yell), a cozy sides bar (with plenty of options) and the meat is copious and consistently doled out. We liked the ribeye, the sausage (I still think about it and my mouth waters), the bacon wrapped chicken and tenderloin, the bbq pork ribs, and the rump roast the best. Note that a lot of it does come out rare to medium rare but there are times when the meat is cooked more so just pass and wait.

Compared to Gaucho: The service and decor are better but the drinks at both places either suck or have gone downhill (I miss you, caipirinhas). Gaucho meat is definitely saltier and more consistently medium to medium well (not a big fan). The garlic parmesan beef is more flavorful at Gaucho and they have beef ribs but I liked the meats better at Bolero for cuts and the way I like my meat cooked. The sides are fresher at Gaucho and I like their variety more. Bolero meats could be more flavorful (throw on more cajun spice on your wings, for example) but the meat kept coming and it was succulent. Great crusts and tenderness. I don't want to throw out juicy and moist like it's x-rated or anything but they get top marks for that. It's definitely drier at Gaucho. And the grilled cinnamon and caramelized pineapple is included. Grab it while you can. It's AMAZING!

Bolero, you got me. You'll see me again real soon!
Jan 07, 2015
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Tahn1971
+4.5
Good meats. I didn't think i would like Brazilian food but this restaurant is a great place for a big meat meal.. the sort of restaurant you want to go with your guy friends and have a guys meals..

service is also good.
Dec 29, 2014
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Krisford
+4.5
Things have changed. We have been visiting Bolero since it first opened it's doors and recently went with company. Prices keep going up and selection is going down. Whoever was cooking Sunday Nov 8 was hit and miss, once the habanero pork came out it was beautiful next time burnt to a crisp that was pretty much every dish all night long. My husband favourite triple creme brulee is now just a single flavour instead of the ginger/coconut/vanilla. I don't know what is going on, we still had fun, but the quality of the meat has definitely changed. I loved going for the meats that aren't drenched in sauces just natural flavours but they are drowning everything like the pork ribs in sauce, and red meats in wine. blech. I miss the plain picanha along side the garlic Picanha..now there is just one choice. The feijoada wasn't even as good as it once was.. and I miss the little garlic breads, and no grilled veggies ever came around.
Nov 15, 2014
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Millicent.thom
+4.5
Great selection of meats. We attend for a business lunch and i think everyone had to be rolled out.. so much food and great selection.
Nov 09, 2014
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Okotoks Cowboy
+4.5
Wear stretchy pants. You get both quantity and quality at this Brasilian all you can eat restaurant. I have eaten at an authentic Brasilian BBQ house in Sao Palo Brasil, Bolero's I would have to say is not as good, but what restaurant is out of their native country. Close to the real Brasilian experience.

All in all would recommend for a good night out bring friends and a BIG appetite, and focus and eat through the pain.
Nov 01, 2014
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Tyrell Scott
+5
Make sure you are hungry. This place is awesome! The selection of things to eat is enormous. To start, the salad bar is extensive and delicious. My mom is a vegetarian, and even though this place is known for its meat, she loves coming here with us for the salad bar. All the cuts of meat are fantastic with lots of variety and tastes. The grilled pineapple is to die for and their tres leches is the best dessert I have ever had...no lie...best dessert ever! Dinner is always good but they also have what I say is the best value sunday brunch you can find. Can't wait to go back.
Oct 19, 2014
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Mike Mackenzie
+4.5
Had the best dining experience tonight here! I can be pretty critical bit not with this place. All, yes all the food was absolutely amazing, the restaurant is beautifully designed and our server Ian was probably the most knowledgable and professional server I've ever had! Love their concept of dining, the red, yellow, green system is awesome! New favorite restaurant forsure! Thanks Bolero!!!
Sep 25, 2014
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Naomi Goldstone
+4.5
Love the fresh crust of every succulent slice. The only place I have gone that was better was in Prague.
Love the evening ambience. Sat by a fireplace at table for 2. Romantically slow, long dinner in general pace and filling in every way. It's a bit pricey for every day but a treat when you decide to have one for sure. Excellent service.
8.5/10
Sep 15, 2014
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Xtee
+4.5
True carnivore. If you're a meat-lover like me, you'll be guaranteed to be satisfied with portions and portions of a large variety of juicy and mouth-watering meat
Aug 29, 2014
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Mic Mac
+4.5
Blew us Away!. Fantastic place! Here's the high points:
-Excellent food
-Excellent service
-Good music
-Restaurant temperature was just right
-Bathrooms were clean and well stocked
-Good value

This was an overall great experience and would recommend anyone to go
Aug 27, 2014
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Pookie0904
+4.5
Meat Lover's Paradise. My bf took to me to this restaurant on my b-day. Their service was great. Liked variety of meats. They brought a special B-day cake at the end. I could not ask for more. It was an amazing experience.
Aug 19, 2014
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Gabrielle Masciarelli
+4.5
Sooooooooooo good. I LOVE this place. BBQ pineapple. Need I say more? Great service, too. We sat at the bar because there were no tables left and the bartender was great. The food was fantastic, excellent selection but you have to love meat to enjoy this place.
Aug 14, 2014
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Hughjass84
+4.5
Very good.. Fair prices , good food and nice ambience. I would definitely come back to this place. Great meat and salad bar , only thing is some of warm dishes at the buffet get cold if you don't get to them right away , but they do have good flavor. Even thinking about bringing my wife's family here. If your going to get the whole experience its about $50/person with your drink.
Aug 02, 2014
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Sketchworks
+4.5
Great for picky eaters!. Have been going to Boleros for several years on Valenties with friends.. I am not a big meat eater but I like going because I can eat what I like and pass on what I don't like. The pineapple and grapefruit are to die for. Love them! Service is ok, nothing spectacular.
Jul 02, 2014
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Keithloach
+4.5
Fantastic Food ...after Entrapment. Great restaurant as a whole. Food is fantastic, every selection offered something new for the taste buds. There wasn't an item I did not like! There was never a long wait for the next choice to come and nobody left hungry! Our server was kind and had a big smile. Only pitfall: The server didn't even ask us what we wanted to order from the menu, she simply stated that when we were ready to eat we simply had to turn our table marker onto the green end. This entraps people into getting charged for the full meal price at $40. I don't know if this was a tactic used by her, or one the restaurant has all its staff do?
Jun 27, 2014
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Brooke.nash21
+4.5
Wow!. My boyfriend took me here for our one year anniversary, and wow I was impressed. Amazing selection of meats. Some I didn't try because it wasn't quite up my alley (ie the lamb). This is the kind of place where the price is worth the experience!
Jun 06, 2014
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Rice
+4.5
Bring your appetite. Bolero is simply a must go for anyone who enjoys their meat.
A decent variety of different meats to choose from, so anyone can get the most of the meal if there is something you do not like. I was extremely hesitant to try the grilled pineapple, but that stuff is quite addicting.
Jun 01, 2014
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Alison Lorraine Niblett
+4.5
Loved Boleros!!!. Had an excellent meal last night will for sure be back. The bacon wrapped chicken was the best!
Apr 20, 2014
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Spark87
+4.5
Went to Bolero tonight as a group of eight. It was a surprise gathering for my boyfriends birthday. All of my expectations were met and far exceeded! The meat was amazing, the salad bar had a lot of selection and was really fresh. Our server was great. Everything was absolutely top notch! We would most certainly return!
Apr 19, 2014
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Nevadam64
+4.5
10/10 Absolutely delicious as always and worth every PENNY!!!!!. After visiting Bolero's multiple times over the years for a may different events I was compelled to read some of the comments from other guests that have visited restaurant. I was taken by surprised from all of the negative comments that have been posted.

First off yes the meal is $40.00 for the FULL Rodizio, this meal is for people that want to come sit and enjoy a great meal with great company and absolutely AMAZING service. You have the ability to SAMPLE 18 different kinds of BBQ Brazilian meats eat some great salad bar and hot plates. If you are unable to or DO NOT want to spend $40.00 for a meal there are 2 other options on the menu to choose from. As anyone that is reading this knows that Urbanspoon rates Bolaro's as a FINE DINING RESTAURANT, $40.00 for unlimited supply of meat and an open salad bar is pretty damn good. As I have eaten at restaurants that I have paid double for my meal and got a fraction of what you get at Bolaro's.

People really need to take the time and review the ONLINE menu before going to dining establishments.... do some research. There are not to many FINE DINING restaurants that will give you a FREE piece of cake for your birthday or include your beverages. If anyone is looking for an inexpensive dinner this is not the place for you ..... in that case maybe you should try the Denny's across the street I hear that they have a great Cheese Cake and kids eat for free on Tuesday's......... Just my thoughts.
Apr 16, 2014
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Kelsey Moar
+4.5
A little pricey but worth it if you're hungry. Bolero is a little pricey, as other have mentioned, but if you go hungry and save yourself for the more expensive, tender cuts (like both of the filets...mmmm) you will be a happy camper. The pineapple and the little fire roasted garlic breads are also incredibly delicious. Don't plan anything after because you will definitely be in sent into a meat coma.
Apr 11, 2014
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Ub3rst4r
+4.5
Come with a empty stomach, leave with an empty wallet. We came to Bolero about a week ago for a birthday. My favorites were the bacon wrapped chicken and Parmesan crusted sirloin. Being an all you can eat (kind of) restaurant, I was expecting it to be a little pricey, but I wasn't expecting it to be $40/person pricey. We asked for a desert menu after we finished on the entrees and they didn't have a desert menu. Instead they told us what they had for deserts, but didn't seem to mention the prices for the deserts. The deserts we ordered weren't super expensive, but we would've liked it if they told us how much they cost. Another tip I would give Bolero is to put in better signage. The only sign we saw was facing the opposite side of McLeod Trail. unlit, and masked by the shadow of the bright Open Sesame Restaurant (which is downstairs) sign.
Mar 15, 2014
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Lucie Snackazino
+4.5
A Brilliant Brunch. We got a great table early on in the brunch schedule and felt the value was excellent considering the amount and quality of the food.
We tried at least six different meats including beef, lamb and chicken. All were prepared expertly and the sides, salads, grilled pineapple, waffles and desserts were delicious.
We had wonderful service and would highly recommend it to others.
Mar 02, 2014
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Kelseymeldrum
+4.5
Tasty Tasty. Love it here. The service is great, the food is great, the drinks are a little expensive but they're tasty as well.
Feb 17, 2014
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Ashley
+4.5
The service was good the soup was great but our sandwiches weren't as good as they usually are
Feb 14, 2014
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Kate
+4.5
Loved it!. Sunday brunch is awesome here. Great atmosphere, great food. Will definitely be back many times.
Feb 13, 2014
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Princessa77
+4.5
I really enjoyed it. I took my boyfriend here for the first time. We had a good time. Although it's pricey and we couldn't afford to go regularly we really enjoyed the food, the ambience, and the general experience. We had more meat offered than what we could handle and when we asked for a specific meat to come around again, it was there within a few minutes. We hope to be back the next special occasion:)
Feb 05, 2014
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Bullxxbear
+4.5
King of brazil. Great food, service and atmosphere. although you must be mindful of those who have eat too much when exiting the building.
Nov 27, 2013
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Greco
+4.5
It's Pricey. Dinner for 4 @ $40.00/person to start. This would include the hot dishes and as much food as you can eat from the 18 skewers that are available (of which only about 8 made it to our table). Drinks (including coffee at the end) was an additional $16.50. With Tip it was over $200.00. With all that said, the hot dishes were average I did enjoy tasting the different meats that were offered. The bacon Wrapped Chicken was my favorite. The place as full and dinner reservation was at 5:30pm, we couldn't get it any later than that. With all that said, Its really not a place that I would regularly go to. The experience wasn't all that enjoyable but it was interesting. Once is enough for me but maybe your different?
Oct 13, 2013
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Babyspruce
+4.5
I love this collection of 4 restaurants. Bolero Fire Grill offers an amazing and unusual experience. There is a large variety of meats on skewers, brought to your table to choose from. If you prefer your meat cooked well done, they'll gladly set an assortment aside for you. My favourite thing to wait for is the grilled pineapple. It's simply decadent. The salad and side buffet offerings are plentiful and delicious. I have sampled their desserts and they too are wonderful, so make sure you leave room. Bolero's also has a wonderful Sunday brunch that includes the meat samplings as well as breakfast assortments. My family celebrated Mother's Day this year there and enjoyed the experience enough to go back next year. One note, this is a popular place, so make a reservation!

Smuggler's Inn is right next door. Offering a variety of menu items and specializing in prime rib. They have an extensive buffet salad/soup bar, including 3 different soups with fresh bread.

Open sesame offers a nice option for a meal. My favourite menu item is the make your own meal. First, you fill a bowl with your choice from a huge selection of veggies and optional toppings like peanuts. Then you choose your sauce combination and how much you put in is up to you. Then you choose to have it alone, with noodles or rice and if you want, you can choose to add in meat. You present your selection to the chef, who prepares it and it is brought to your table when ready. A great place for picky eaters because you can choose your items. Also, since you choose the ingredients, you can eat a different dish every visit!

The fourth restaurant in this collection is Tango. I have not tried it yet, but the menu looks amazing!

Check it out on line.
Aug 18, 2013
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Even1out
+4.5
Wonderful service, our server was polite quick and since my family and I had never dined here before he was more than happy to explain the process and give us other interesting information about the restaurant. Food was incredibly flavourful. The atmosphere was superb and everything was so clean. Will defiantly return
Aug 15, 2013
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Jaeme R
+4.5
Love This Place. We have eaten here many times and we are never disappointed by it. The service is great and the food is fantastic. It is a very fun way to spend an evening. My favorite is the habanero pork loin and the pineapple, yum!!
Aug 13, 2013
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BeenThereB4
+4.5
Novel and interesting. My wife and I ate here last last week. It is basically a meat feast. The service and food were good. The meats and flavours were very tasty. I would recommend it if you haven't been before and are looking for something different. I'm not sure we'd go again.
Jun 22, 2013
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Todd Nickle
+4.5
This isn't for the Bolero Grill, but I was directed to this page from Smugglers. I am writing to rave about the salad bar. It is a very good deal. Try the wasabi dressing!
Jun 07, 2013
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Jocs
+4.5
Love it!. We have been here twice. Usually when we are celebrating something special. Love the meat and I can't get enough of it. My favorite is the grilled pineapple. I like the ambiance! Servers are very attentive. I have yet to try their brunch.
Jun 04, 2013
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Robert P
+4.5
Exceptional Food and decoration. What a great experience! The room is gorgeous, the food is fantastic and the staff are friendly and helpful. On Sunday my family met at Bolero's for dinner. I have never experienced Brazilian BBQ before but knew what to expect...a lot of meat! I myself is more of a veggie lover so I was happy to see the salad bar. We thought the cost would be about $60/person and were delighted to see it only cost $45. I totally will recommend this restaurant to all meat eaters out there. The only reason I knocked a star off is because the chicken was quite overcooked but no big deal :)
May 17, 2013
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LiAnn Truong
+4.5
Meat Sweats. If you're a carnivore and crave meat, this place will definitely fill your needs.
May 15, 2013
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Nat
+4.5
Meat Fest. Excellent food, ambience, and service! Definitely great place if you're in for a "protein" load!
Apr 30, 2013
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Mig.girl
+4.5
Absolute fave. I love love love this place. my favorite date place for my boyfriend and i. i recommend it to anyone. the service is great, the meat is great, the salad and side bar could use some work, but you barely spend anytime there anyway to save room for the parade of meat!!!
Apr 28, 2013
5
Melissa Jensen
+5
This place is a real treat for a special night out! We came here for my birthday and wow the service was amazing! The price to bring kids is surprisingly fair and not expensive, so don't hesitate to bring kids. My 6 year old loved the place. I found some of the meats were better than others but the food came fast, often and hot! The drink menu had some good choices. The Brazilian lemonade was delicious! I guess the only thing i was missing was some sauces for the meats. But we still really loved it. The pineapple is to die for!
5
Snaida Belony
+5
Wow wow wow!!! Lovely place, the service the food. Only positive things to say about this place, definitely an experience. The best thing to do is to basically pick the $49/per person option on their menu, basically you get to try a bunch of meats I believe there are around 14 varieties of meats you can try from one of them is like caramelized pineapple (so good!!!) . There are also some meats that we can try from the buffet. They also had this fish stew, I don’t normally like fish but the stew was amazing the fish was so soft and tender. I really just enjoyed my experience there, all the staff was really nice including our waiter he was very very kind. I would recommend this place for anyone having a birthday for any kind of celebration. I’ve never had Brazilian food before I think it’s worth a try for anyone who hasn’t tried Brazilian food before. Definitely a meat eaters locational so I don’t know much about the vegetarian options. They did give us these really tasty vegan cheese bites things that was really good ! Also the dessert. “Tres Leches Cake” 10/10!! A little heavy but we took the rest home to enjoy.
5
Will Schmidt
+5
Service was great, food was great, there was an abundance of eat items that came often and quickly. This last visit was a birthday and our server was amazing, polite, responsive, and more than on top of every aspect of his role. Would recommend this place to anyone who lives meat, make sure you are hungry when you go and don't shy from the buffet of other foods either! Pineapple.... Amazing
5
derrick ng
+5
Very tasty experience. Went to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. Worth every penny. Thank you Steven for your amazing service 👏 We will be back again 😆.
4
John “Jo Fer” Ferrrier
+4
Always a fantastic time. Bring your appetite and dig in to as many different meats as you can. The staff are friendly and the food is well.worth the cost to sit down.
5
Sarah Pack
+5
Honestly I cannot say enough good things about this place. My husband and I have been coming here for years and there was definitely a missed presence felt during the pandemic and we are so happy they are reopened! Had a birthday dinner here once again. The staff are next level, the service is next level, the food and drinks are next level. This is an absolute diamond in the rhinestone world of Calgary restaurants. This place is not understaffed which is a rare thing to see nowadays so clearly the owner is doing something right to keep everyone happy! Great job Bolero team!
5
Jarrod Hanson
+5
Outstanding food, but even better service. Setting is intimate and lively. Staff do a great job at keeping patrons well fed, as they should! Salad bar is well stocked. Suggestions from staff for menu options led us to this awesome pan fried cheese, a must-have! Great work to everyone on staff. We will be back!
5
Crystal Lynne
+5
We had an incredible night here tonight. The service was unmatched; every staff member we interacted with was friendly and polite. Our server was great, he was always around and checking in on us to see if we needed anything, despite how busy he was. The bartender was particularly impressive. He was going non stop, making drinks of all kinds, but despite that he still took time to bring us straws in case we wanted them and cameout from around the bar again to fill our glasses with the jug of sangria we ordered. The food was also amazing and just as impressive as the talented staff. 5 stars, 10/10, highly recommend.
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