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Big T's Bbq

86/100 (3789 ratings)

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"A colleague recommended this restaurant when she found out I was traveling to Calgary for the day and am I ever glad she did! Thanks Kate! I was..."

Jeannie Duff

"Really nice place. Super clean and the staff is friendly. The food was quick and the taste was amazing. Worth the drive from Red..."

Alex Vermillion

"1st time here!! When you walk in the smell hits you immediately!! The food was delicious and the staff were friendly!! Service was fast even when a..."

Natasha Jasmine Labadie-Brito

"Wow, amazing. I have never had such amazing meat, so delisciously well done, phenomenal service. Great prices, wow, I can’t believe it. Popped in..."

Marian Ciasteczko

"If you're reading this then you know what you're looking for. And Big T's does it WELL. Bbq so good that you can smell the smoke in your nostrils..."

Stephane Swinton

"Always a good choice, if you like meat! We split a Priscilla Platter, intended to serve two, and added on fries on the side (because fries!) and were..."

Maria Jenkins

"The meatloaf is to die for mmmm . If you're starving you won't go wrong with a meal Big T's Bbq &..."

Laurie Siegelaar

"Delicious food, great service and most of all SO many gluten free options for those of us cursed with celiac!! Great all around!..."

Krista Fougere

"Love this place! It's the first place I go for supper when I visit Calgary!!! Best Gluten Free..."

Sandra Alimonti Horon

"My wife and I were in Calgary yesterday and tried this place for lunch before heading out. She ordered a Smoked chicken burger and I ordered the..."

Michael Friesen

"Superb! Seriously you can not have a better experience if you are into this kind of cuisine anywhere else in Calgary! It is been more than 5 years..."

Miladkh65

"The beef ribs are delicious. Huge portions. Poutine was good. Beans are excellent. Pulled pork wasn’t my favorite and I prefer it more moist. Good..."

Cal

"Best pork ribs I've ever had! Smoked to perfection and glazed with just the right amount of sauce. I've eaten a lot of ribs over the years and this..."

Matt

"Went here for lunch and loved it. Can't wait to go back and try more! Delicious pulled pork, super filling and full of flavour. Can choose marinated..."

Mandy

"We had the Priscilla platter and it was a good amount of food. My favourite was the beef brisket, it was so delicious. The pulled pork was good too,..."

Mrs. B.

"Kid friendlyGreat bbq for CanadaWe had the 80 dollar platter. It was great for two big boys their wives. They have a few bourbon. Not huge..."

Steve

"I visited this restaurant twice. I liked the food and the setting. I've tried their brisket and dry ribs. I found their cornbread to be moist and..."

Food Maven

"Friendly service, so many options, you definitely need to try this place more then once. The platter for two was the perfect amount of delicious...."

CordovaPie

"Busy for a Sunday night but did not have to wait long for a table. Had the gutbuster with veggies. Nothing to write home about for the veggies but..."

Jo-Anne

"First time going, very good food with good service. Menu is a bit overwhelming, because you want to eat everything. The gravy is to die..."

Albert Mah

"I've enjoyed consistently good food and service here for several years. Today's brisket sandwich and onion rings continued the tradition. Tasty. My..."

Achillides

"Glad to see they have remodelled the place it has changed the atmosphere. I never really enjoyed the food when we had previously gone there but this..."

Blair Werbowesky

"The place was redecorated since the last time I came. It had a really nice modern and clean pub decor with wood accents. The server was very friendly..."

Poguzia

"If I had an opportunity I would go back to this place. Came here based on positive reviews. Ordered the chicken wings, shrimp and donut shaped..."

Foodhumpers

"I knew that it was a good sign when we arrived at 5 pm in a week day and there was a line up. I loved the lay out and it has a relaxed ambiance...."

Gizmo's Momma

"Wow really good. I walked in and immediately was hit with the smell of smoked yumminess.We started with an andouille sausage just because..."

Rick Millns

"Stampede is in full swing and what’s better than a bit of BBQ to satisfy your stampede cravings. Yes you can make your way over to the grounds to..."

Scrumptiously Fit Food

"Stopped in tonight for our first time for our 22nd Wedding Anniversary, place was nicely set up, atmosphere was spot on, service was top shelf - the..."

Jerry Grant

"Food was delicious and plentiful. We ordered the platter that serves 2, bit of each of their meats. Staff was on the ball despite the restaurant..."

Candice

"Lovely local restaurant served authentic food. Highly recommended their BBQ Rib. Love their spicy chilli hot source. You need to try the corn bread..."

CP

"A great bbq joint. The meat here is always very flavourful and juicy. The pulled pork sandwich ($13) is my personal favourite, and I would definitely..."

Quince

"Great flavours, tender meat and tasty sides. We ordered the platter for two - slightly disappointed as the brisket was sold out, but sausage was a..."

Leah

"Awesome smoke on the ribs! Great choice of side dishes, the spicy slaw is delish! Bucket of sauces provided for you to try! Service was very good,..."

Anne De Wolf

"If you like meat, you need to come here!! The signature BBQ sauce was delicious. The brisket is something I highly recommend. I normally don't like..."

Tiffany Kjenner

"Highly recommend coming here if you feel ravenous because the portions are huge! So much delicious meat, and it's not over priced either. Super..."

Nav

"I went here with a group of 15 people. The wait was long but only because the people at the largest table were talking for an hour after they..."

MCalgary

"Went here for lunch with my girlfriend and had the Priscilla platter to share. Overall was very delicious and satisfying. Ribs were fall off the..."

Jonathan Rho

"Great spot for a good meal of smoked BBQ! Been here a few times now, food is always tasty and the service is good. Come hungry because the portions..."

Wtfrost

"For someone who isn't the biggest fan of meat in general, this is a really great barbecue place. I don't have much to compare it to for a bbq..."

ES

"Tried their $8 and up luncheon menu with a buddy last week and was pleasantly surprised. The food and service was fine. Good value. I..."

Mikey

"Went here a few hours after the labour day classic ended across the street and there were still some fans there so it was fairly busy. We were able..."

Warren

"Meat lovers paradise! We got the Priscilla platter for 2 and sampled a delicious array of beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken and it came..."

A. Ku

"Simply a perfect meal. Great service, great hospitality, great value. It doesn't get better than this.We will be back again and again. It..."

Joe Milner Sr.

""Juliaaaaaaaa!", a waitress from Ontario (you can tell who she is by her laugh), is very welcoming. Chard, the GM, is a rock star. The renos look..."

Sovain

"I know this is stupid... Being a vegetarian going to a BBQ smokehouse!!! But I'll comment anyways.. (to help other vegetarians lol??) The service was..."

K-Town

"We love the new look at Big T's since their reno in January, and it's the same great food and service they've always had! We have always had a great..."

Stacey Carr

"Delicious food better than before. Great renovations. Prices should be $$$ now but worth the price. Brisket and Andouille sausage the best and don't..."

Nctsms

"Great BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, Rib Ends, Andouille Sausage, Hush Puppies, Deep Fried Pickles & Sides (Spicy Coleslaw, Beans, Cornbreads, Etc)...."

Mark Staudinger

"I have been here a few times before they renovated. It was good bbq... but the mac n cheese was really bad. Just fake cheese like KD. Serious!..."

Foodfrenzy

"Went with a group of friends today and even with a few hiccups it was great. We had a larger group and even though we had to wait a bit the manager..."

Laut

"Wow. Amazing food. Most of the items on the menu are gluten free! and they really take pride in that. Modern but nicely done interior. Friendly staff..."

Terry H

"Happened by this place and was blown away. Meatloaf was extremely moist and had great flavour. I really liked the spicy kick it had. I've had better..."

Shawn Shepherd

"Excellent!!!!. Ordered the big T plate and its soooo..."

Aruindima

"Pretty good. I need to say that I have not been to Big T's since the renovation but before that was a regular starting from the opening. I live..."

Deathdefyin

"This is my new favorite family meal place. The food is amazingly good. Service is..."

Me Want Food

"Great space, great staff and great food!!! Fantastic upgrade on the..."

Randene

"FANTASTIC!. I love this place. It was just a huge coincidence that we were all craving ribs/Big's T's last night, only to find out they had JUST..."

Mash001

"Love this place! Can't wait for it to reopen! Love the deep fried pickles and the..."

Tamyka Bacon-Latiff

"What an absolutely amazing experience last night at the grand opening for the one in deer run. The staff was super nice and right on the button with..."

Little_kelly_1

"Loved the Big T Platter. Three of us split a Big T Platter and had plenty of left over. The ribs were fantastic. Everything was delicious, and the..."

Jason Klassen

"Really good bbq. This place is beside our hotel and we decided to give it a shot and the food was really good! I picked the 3 meat and my girlfriend..."

Brent Morton

"Best food in Calgary. I have been to Big T's often since moving to Calgary and have never been disappointed. The service is always fantastic, and the..."

Sierrasimms

"Having mixed thoughts...We have been here many times and always loved the food and experience. The last 2 times we went the service was terrible!..."

Courtney

"Loved the smokey flavour. We were visiting Calgary last week and enjoyed Big T's so much we ate there twice. Memphis dry rub ribs were moist and..."

Danmc64

"Good friends are nearly regulars here, and have been telling me about it for months. I don't get the negative reviews. We went early, got an..."

Laura S.

"Great food and service - will be back!. I've seen some poor reviews on this site; however, we didn't experience anything but great food and great..."

TanyaR

"For a BBQ place in Calgary, it was okay. I like the space itself, interesting and fun. The service was a bit frantic, and there seemed to be a bit of..."

MB

"The best BBQ in town !!!! Love the fact things are not smoothered in sauce they bring it to your table and you can choose the flavor and how much. We..."

Colleen

"Tasty food and drinks!. Went here for a buddies birthday. We ordered the Big T's Platter, and it was more than enough for the group of us. The pulled..."

Allan.wright72

"Awesome food! If you like meat you will like this place. Great cornbread..."

Sarah Whiteley

"Best BBQ in the city! My boyfriend took me here for my first time today and I have nothing bad to say. The food was five star, and we even got to..."

Jamie

"I was so excited after seeing this restaurant was featured on "You've Gotta Eat Here" on the Food Network. The menu points out what exactly was on..."

Roxy S

"The staff hers is just amazing. They cater to everything, super fast, super friendly. Management is excellent as well. So polite! Their sausages are..."

Casey Sidhu

"The flavours of the Memphis style rib and the brisket was unique and delicious. Both meats were cooked perfectly, tender and juicy. Service was..."

Abdul Aziz Al-Amin

"Great place for a family, group or even a single person. We had the barbecue ribs and it was great, perfectly sauced and falling off the bones. It..."

Glory Haruna

"I had St. Louis ribs half rack first but it was so good that i ordered another half. It was big meaty & tender fall off the bone as described. The..."

jerlen lorana

"Stopped at Big T's due to hunger getting the better of us. Checked reviews and decided to try it out and glad we did. Nothing better then the smell..."

David Barclay

"Very happy with the quality and the quantity! The Memphis Dry Ribs were exactly what I was craving - all meat, but juicy. Well smoked. The spicy slaw..."

Jeffrey Butt

Hayden Block

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"Went for brunch today, everyone had a great experience. The bacon-wrapped corn was something special, very well done, great flavour. The Brisket..."

Mr Jimmy

"I feel like I get cooler every time I go here. From the awesome whiskey menu to the BBQ, I always leave in self induced physical pain. It’s cool to..."

Chad Hayden

"Went here on a Saturday evening, so it was busy as expected, but the service and food was incredible, especially given how busy they..."

C

"We go here regularly for the brisket, cole-slaw and green beans. I had the half chicken this week instead. So good, the chicken was tender and smoky,..."

2bSb

"My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine's Day, it was amazing. We shared the brisket, the green beans and the Frito Pie, which was my favourite..."

Chantel Coutu

"Such a fantastic place to go for a date, night out, or food...it pretty much has it all! I absolutely loved the style here! It is not your typical..."

Miss Zin

"Before we even tried it I was convinced I was going to love Hayden Block (whisky and brisket being two of my favourite things), and it didn't..."

Victoria

"The food and drinks here were fantastic! I tried the dry smoked ribs, deep fried pork belly, and macaroni salad. Everything was delicious and not..."

Lankanlioness

"Unreal food, better drinks, and service that rivals any BBQ joint I've been to. The fact that this place only has a 3.8 rating is a travesty and just..."

Matt Aalbers

"Good food at a reasonable price. Both the pulled chicken sandwich ($12) and potato salad ($4) consisted of very generous portions for the price. The..."

Oatmealforlife

"Love this place!! Great drinks, amazing barbecue!!! Brisket, hot links, ribs.... great food!!!Side dishes are also amazing, who doesn’t..."

Jordan

"Best smoke house and whiskey joint north of the 49th. Love it all, would literally eat till I'm sick...then start on the whisky! The vinigars in the..."

Doug West

"The bbq here is the best in the city. No kidding, it's honestly better than Big T's by a long shot, and cheaper. I'm not big on whiskey, but my..."

Shawna

"Excellent Brisket. Perfectly smoked and juicy as hell. The coleslaw was very good with grainy mustard dressing. Not too sure what the other person..."

Chris Eshpeter

"Came for the 50% off meats after 9 pm and I just say, was absolutely amazing. While still a little pricey, you get some beer tender, flavorful and..."

Lenny Wing-King

"Delicious food and a huge selection of whiskey. The food portions are enormous and feature authentic tasting southern barbecue. Their late night half..."

James Earl Bond

"Soooooo goooood! Can't wait to go back. Try the smokestack corn and beans. There amazing side dishes. I thought the pork ribs were tasty but the..."

Jake McLaughlin

"I’m not entirely sure where my love of barbecue stems from. Probably C-Stu introducing me to the magical Manwhich at Holy Smoke many years ago..."

Kelsey Hipkin

"Very busy place and for good reason. We had very friendly efficient service and food was delicious. The menu isn't huge (I'd love it if they added a..."

Big_Spoon

"Love this new gem in Kensington. Food is absolutely delicious (2 thumbs up for the hot link & brisket). Been here a few times and the service +..."

Natasha Beauchamp

"This was a walk-by pick. It was a gorgeous Sunday mid-afternoon and we sat out on the patio. I avoid Kensington because of the ridiculous parking,..."

Royfact

"I have to admit, this place wasn't really on my radar - purely based on the fact I cannot eat anything that comes from the Pig (it's an allergy of..."

Jennlikesbeer

"I have been really into Smoked Foods lately and have tried a few places,Hayden Block is a neat place I liked the ambience, I went with a buddy for..."

Stew Burner

"Been here four times now. Food prices reasonable and portions good. Booze a little pricey. Always lots of staff and good service. Worst thing was one..."

Emily Russell

"Best place for amazing BBQ in Calgary. Fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. Friendly atmosphere. Delicious drinks. Great patio in the back...."

Fructose Intolerant

"Mecca for bourbon lovers! This Texas style BBQ has an really extensive selection of bourbons and ryes and one can spend long evenings savoring them...."

Uday Shanbhag

"Hayden Block an excellent spot if your looking for good quality and tasty meat! Going on a Wednesday night, the restaurant was clean, busy, loud..."

Rebecca

"My partner and I went here for a late night half price meal and a drink. What an incredible experience! For a Wednesday night it was a great..."

Gemma Foxton

"Great food at a reasonable price, everything is half off late-night. Cocktails are good and they have a ton of awesome whiskey and bourbon. Highly..."

Luke

"Two of us shared half a pound of brisket, a tray of BBQ wings, a piece of cornbread and three sides - pasta salad, broccoli salad and bacon-wrapped..."

HungryinCalgary

"Perfect place for those who love bbq and meat. Vegetarians this place is not for you! First time coming here and we loved it. My husband got a pound..."

Neltron

"It feels like BBQ season is just around the corner and I can’t wait! After being cooped up inside all winter long, I’m extremely excited to break..."

Scrumptiously Fit Food

"Totally stumbled upon this place going to the Kensington pub. So glad we did!! Great atmosphere! The food was awesome, best BBQ we have had in..."

S. Miller

"Really good brisket, done just right. Also tried the Rib ends, seasoned very well. Service is great and Mondays aren't busy so it seems like the best..."

Tkadventures

"As soon as I heard about this place I had to check it out ! Having tried most of the other bbq places in the city I was ready to dive in for one..."

Dan Lepkowski

"Never disappointed here! The smoked wings with the house dry rub are the best wings I've ever had. The old fashioneds are my favourite in Calgary...."

Gabriella Jarvis

"Went to Hayden Block on Friday night and arrived between 10:30pm and 11pm. The place was quite full seeing how it is half price meats after 10pm..."

Hangry In YYC

"This is the best, most reasonably priced for what you get, non-delusional place to eat in Calgary. Anyone criticizing the food here have lost their..."

Jane

"Fantastic BBQ! Stopped in on a busy Friday evening but luckily got seated right away. I love whiskey/bourbon and this place has a lot of..."

Tyrell Scott

"Good food and great service! Really yummy appetizers and sides, our meal was cold unfortunately but still yummy!! We had had be Fried Pickles and..."

Justess

"Visited the restaurant before a concert last night. I used to live in Texas and have been to many BBQ joints in the south and have yet to find one in..."

Krw231

"I've waited 6 months to try Hayden Block and was not disappointed. As a fan of american style BBQ I have been waiting for Calgary to offer the real..."

Stephen Watson

"Wow.Their brisket is incredible, and melts in your mouth. I found it perhaps a bit too fatty, but I'm a bit weird about meat and usually prefer..."

Thea Daley

"I got the chopped brisket sandwich and OH MY GOD. This was so juicy and flavourful, not to mention the abundance of meat! Would definitely have..."

Jessica Gerein

"First time visit. Met with an old pal for lunch and to catch up! I enjoyed the bright sunny room, a nice mix of modern and traditional. Service was..."

Achillides

"The epitome of modern Calgary: classic barbecue but trendy and hip as f. Good food, good service, will definitely be back. Would definitely..."

Steven Dewar-Turcotte

"Went to Hayden Block and got the last table yesterday at 545pm. Fairly a large place the atmosphere is younger and trendy. We tried the smoke..."

KT

"The ribs were tender and juicy. I could taste the smoky flavour and I liked the dry rub spices on the top. I didn’t feel like there was a need to..."

Hitting The Sauce

"I've been to about a dozen smoke houses from Austin to San Antonio, Tx. These guys do as good a job as the best I ever had there. You can order your..."

Brian Winch

"Been there 3 times since it opened and all I can say is fantastic. Loved everything I have tried so far. Favorite are the ribs!! They have saved me..."

Roger Miner

"This new bar is awesome! The BBQ is really good, and the BBQ sauces are to die for. The bar atmosphere is friendly and they have a great looking..."

Tristan

"Great meal! Went here last night (Saturday night) was worried it would be really busy and would have to wait but luckily even though it seemed really..."

Gillian Galante

"Great BBQ place for picking a selection of meat and sharing. Brisket and chicken were both delicious. Ribs were a little drier than I would typically..."

Cheyne

"Great new place and the selection of bbq sauces are great. The expresso based one is sooooo good. Prices reasonable for area. Only thing that..."

Paul Franco

"Mixed feelings. We went today for the first time with the intention of checking it out before taking out of town guests.The Harry Potter..."

Food Maven

"Went there for brunch this morning - so unbelievably delicious. I loved everything about this place: the honky tonk/twangy music and decor made me..."

A Foodster

"An impressive barbecue restaurant, the meats are all slow smoked and very tender and flavorful - the brisket is particularly delicious. We tried..."

Allagrace663

"The food was amazing! The turkey was so juicy. & I love how you can choose item by item and build your tray. The decor is very nice too. Will..."

Jennifer Boyer

"Amazing food. Seriously. Ribs that are perfectly cooked, meat just falling off the rib, flavourful and smoky. Brisket, bursting with flavour,..."

Joshua (ThickBurger_Bites)

"Some of the best smoked meat I've ever had, and I adore the family style serving! My husband and I came and ordered 1/2 pound brisket, 1/2 pound..."

Stephanie G.

"Stopped by for a quick bite and a drink. We ordered brisket, beet salad, beans and broccoli salad on the food side. We found the brisket a little dry..."

Linda Tyler

"My go to place for late night eats/drinks or just when I'm craving meat big time! I love the atmosphere here, they set a good mood with low lighting..."

Christopher Zsofcsin

"We finally 🙌🏼 got a chance to check out this place over the weekend! The meat was delicious, especially the Chipotle Maple Smoked Pork Belly..."

Nhi Giang

"Excellent selection of whiskeys, highly recommend going there between 4 - 6 for their half price whiskeys to try some of the more pricier ones! Great..."

Brayden S

"Went to Hayden Block last week. I had the brisket, corn bread and brisket chili. A smoked old fashioned paired nicely with it. The service was..."

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