love this place. used to come there nearly everyday when I went to bow valley college... in retrospect probably wasn't the healthiest habit but that's on me and not on the tremendously friendly and chill staff. This place is exactly my type of greasy; by that I don't mean the cleanliness of the establishment (as it is impeccable) but that it's covered in band stickers and the people working and down to earth. (also at the time a bucket had to be put on tge floor whenever it rained haha classic roof issues) food was also really good when I went with other people that actually ordered food and not just double jack diet's short no ice and pabts blue pints (cheapest on tap). in conclusion I have had a tremendous amount of good times here and I commend the staff for tolerating me with such a pleasant demeanor and I hope to return soon. hopefully you guys host some gutteral shows soon.
p.s. if you guys need an opener for a metal show hit me up my band will play for free
Great place with the best food, drinks, music and so much memorability to see. If you have not gone you are missing out.
When one has a morning appointment in downtown Calgary, on a weekend, there aren’t a lot of brunch places that come to mind. I know they’re out there, but to be honest downtown can be a ghost town outside of business day hours – so please do give me recommendations. One bright spot in the downtown brekkie scene is The Palomino Smokehouse. Located on the picturesque? Seventh Avenue and First Street stretch, it was the perfect location for some pre-Women’s March nosh a couple weeks back.
Mmm, this is an excellent BBQ place in Calgary. The atmosphere is a little on the rougher side, most likely due to it's location and the fact that it is a popular bar in the area. I have tried several dishes but the brisket has always been my favorite. Make sure to bring your I.D., the bouncers will I.D. everyone.
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I’ve been going to the Palomino for years, but unfortunately, over the past 10 or so years, l’m limited to going on my bi-yearly pilgrimages back home to Calgary. Throughout this time, the Palomino has consistently cooked up the best BBQ around, and some of the best I’ve ever had.
On my most recent trip, I took my wife (who’s been here before), my 3-year old son, and my in-laws for lunch. They too were more than impressed!
I diverted from my usual BBQ fare of ribs with a side of meat, and ordered the Pit Boss sandwich (brisket, pulled pork and sausage) with a side of smoked cheddar gritz and garlic fries. All 3 others had the Mac & Cheese. Nobody was disappointed and everyone was well fed.
The service was prompt and friendly, and the server was helpful and able to help with all our questions. They were also more than accommodating for out little one (who was more than happy sharing my fries). The music was also at a good volume, noticeable but not loud enough to make conversation difficult.
If you’re in Calgary and like BBQ, you should definitely eat here. As a side note, from experience, the Palomino is also a great place for live music later on in the evening!
My daughter and I had lunch at the Palomino and it was delicious. We especially enjoyed the eclectic decor and the fried pickles. Very reasonably priced for downtown.
Calgary has a limited number of true BBQ places so you really can't throw any out of the mix just because they don't stand up to Texas standards. I rated Palomino a 4 but the others from a non-beef province gave it a 4.5. Four of us shared the Fat Ass platter for $69.00 and no one left hungry. All of the food was pretty good - brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, chicken, corn and other assorted sides. The bacon-wrapped corn and sausage were especially called out as hits. You don't go to a BBQ place for a fine dining environment. This is a bar come restaurant with a nice patio as well as a downstairs club. It is unashamedly rough around the edges. The wood on the floor has worn trails in it and it looks like it was last redecorated in the 70s. Beer and BBQ aficionados would not be deterred by the environment, but the more genteel amongst you may express some dismay. Personally I find it part of the charm.
A dive bar in the true deep "dirty" south meaning for the phrase. Their BBQ is far less greasy then Big T (new owners) and deep than Holy Smoke. The ambiance is a throw back to the way Calgary was prior to the upgrades of the 1990's, and for those who remember the old King Eddie, the Palomino is great fun with zero pretense. And because of that authenticity, it's a staple for of wildcatters, bankers and the grunge scene. Patio is great and a tourist draw. Of the menu: rib ends & brisket are their calling card. Smoked wings are a rare treat in a city of freeze dried breaded wings. All sauces are done on site and the fresh meat & authentic Carolina Mustard flavor will pull you back.
Love the hearty homemade soups, salads, garlic fries, chicken club, appetizers and ribs (that come with a variety of homemade sauce choices) as well. Would definitely recommend!
Went here for lunch, really like the vibe and atmosphere and the food was really tasty! I had the special of the day which was a brisket sandwich and the hubby had the beef brisket main. Meat was done well, juicy and smokey and all of the accompaniments were great as well. Will be back.
I love this place. I don't think it is serving the "best" BBQ in town, but it has a great location and a cool vibe. I would not recommend this joint for anyone who is a foodie. BUT if you want a fun, casual atmosphere while you pig out on brisket and cornbread, this place has my vote. I love the nearly hidden patio - it is a tiny sanctuary in the middle of a bunch of buildings.
This is the perfect spot to bring meat lovers for a plate of completely unpretentious comfort food.
Gorgeous patio at the back of the pub at a prime location in downtown. The pulled pork poutine was the best but the BBQ platter was a bit disappointing as the pub was supposed to be famous for its smoke meat, ends up the beef brisket and ribs we got actually were kind of dry and not tender at all. It would be a perfect place for beer in the summer at the patio but not for the meat.
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