Riot on VIII
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Calgary's Newest Hookah / Shisha Lounge! Join us for a Smooth Hookah and some great Food & Hot Drinks!

Restaurant type

  • Fine Dining,
  • Lounge,
  • Bar,

Cuisine type

  • Middle-eastern,
  • International,
  • Mediterranean,

Dishes

  • Sandwich,
  • Burgers,

Features

  • Take-out,
  • Online Menu,
  • Restaurant With Delivery Services,

Atmosphere

  • Romantic,
  • Intimate,
  • Casual,

Products and Services

  • Order Online,
  • Order Delivery,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
  • Arabic,
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Sunday
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Rates:

  • $11 To $25,

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Meet the owner

Situated between the historic, turn of the century Molson Bank and Hudson’s Block buildings on Stephen Avenue Walk, and sharing a tenancy with the Western Store and Calgary Shoe Hospital, is a Syrian restaurant that’s both an emerging casual-dining hotspot and an apt reminder of downtown Calgary’s ever-changing dynamic.

Surrounded by historic sandstone architecture and Cowboy paraphernalia, A La Saj, which opened in January of 2013, offers a fresh take on downtown eats. Tastefully casual, the bright, narrow space is inviting. As Arabic house music pumps through the sound system, you notice the simple yet effective decorative touches: gleaming white walls, black chandeliers and vintage black-and-white photographs in an assortment of frames hung salon-style throughout the seating area.

Manager Mohammad Elsabek explains that the images are of The Oriental Club, an award-winning eatery in Syria on which A La Saj is based. A fast-paced lunch spot by day, the restaurant shifts into a lower gear by night when the lights are dimmed, the volume of the music goes up and the shishas come out. “At lunch, people are in a hurry, they cannot wait, but in the evening we are relaxed,” says Mohammad of the shift from convenience to comfort. Additionally, on weekends, the restaurant brings in a variety of types of live musical entertainers who perform traditional Syrian fare as well as contemporary western songs. Music includes oud performances (a mandolin-like instrument) and a weekly dabake night (a type of Arabic dance) in the former category, as well as DJs and karaoke in the latter.

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Menu & Prices

Salads MENU - Riot on VIII

Fattoush

Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Crispy Fried Bread With Our Homemade Fattoush Dressing

$6.50

Chicken Fattoush

Fattoush Salad With Chicken Shawarma Pieces On Top, Finished With Garlic Sauce

$8.50

The Traditional MENU - Riot on VIII

Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

Chicken Shawarma

$10.50

Beef Donair

$10.50

Falafel

$9.95

Thyme (Z'atar)

Thyme dried herbs mixed with sesame seeds & olive oil.

$5.50

Hummus

$6.50

Cheese

Mozzarella mixed with Akawi cheese

$6.50

Cheese And Thyme

$6.95

Labneh

Middle Easter strained yogurt

$6.50

Mhamara

Red pepper paste mixed with tomato & chilli flakes

$5.50

Mhamara With Cheese

$6.95

Grilled Cheese With Strawberry Jam

$7.50

Garlic Cheese Saj

$6.50

Chicken Shawarma - Combo

Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$14.85

Beef Donair - Combo

Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$14.85

Falafel - Combo

Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$12.85

Thyme (Z'atar) - Combo

Thyme dried herbs mixed with sesame seeds & olive oil. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$11.00

Hummus - Combo

$12.00

Cheese - Combo

Mozzarella mixed with Akawi cheese. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$12.00

Cheese And Thyme - Combo

$12.45

Labneh - Combo

Middle Easter strained yogurt. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$12.00

Mhamara - Combo

Red pepper paste mixed with tomato & chilli flakes. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$11.00

Mhamara With Cheese - Combo

$12.45

Grilled Cheese With Strawberry Jam - Combo

$13.00

Garlic Cheese Saj - Combo

$12.00

Brunch Special MENU - Riot on VIII

The Foul Platter

Fava Beans Cooked With Tomato, Parsley, Onions, Olive Oil, And Two Pieces Of Saj Bread

$8.50

Hummus Dip

$6.95

Egg N Saj

Scrambled Eggs With Truffle, Cheese, Tomatoes And Mushrooms

$8.95

Fatet Saj Bowl

Saj Bread Cut Into Pieces With Chick Peas And Our Homemade Fateh Sauce

$10.95

Labneh Dip

$6.95

Dessert MENU - Riot on VIII

Nutella

$5.50

Ricotta Cheese With Honey

$6.50

Halawet El Gibin - 4 Pieces

$6.50

Crunchy Nutella

$6.95

Kinder With Mozzarella

$795.00

beverages MENU - Riot on VIII

Drinks

The Un-Traditional MENU - Riot on VIII

The Canadian

Maple Seared Turkey Breast with Tomatoes, Lettuce, Cheese And Our Home Made Maple Dijon Sauce

$10.50

The French


A third generation family recipe of tuna mixed with green olives, corn, tomatoes, lettuce with sauce Dijonaise

$9.50

The Italian Uno

Our Take On A Bresaola Sandwich With Fresh Rucola, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil And Balsamic Reduction

$10.95

The Italian Duo

Levantine Version Of A Pizza With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Mushrooms And A Drizzle Of Truffle Oil

$11.50

The Swiss

Melted Raclette Cheese On Top Of Swiss Sundried Beef And Petit Pickles

$10.50

The Calgarian

You Can Never Go Wrong With Steak, Cheese, And Mushrooms

$12.95

The German

The Famous Frankfurter Sausage With Melted Cheddar Cheese, Crumbled Chips, Our Homemade Sauce, And Mayo

$9.95

The Canadian - Combo

Maple Seared Turkey Breast with Tomatoes, Lettuce, Cheese And Our Home Made Maple Dijon Sauce. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$16.00

The French - Combo

A third generation family recipe of tuna mixed with green olives, corn, tomatoes, lettuce with sauce Dijonaise. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$15.00

The Italian Uno - Combo

Our Take On A Bresaola Sandwich With Fresh Rucola, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil And Balsamic Reduction. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$16.45

The Italian Duo - Combo

Levantine Version Of A Pizza With Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Mushrooms And A Drizzle Of Truffle Oil. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$17.00

The Swiss - Combo

Melted Raclette Cheese On Top Of Swiss Sundried Beef And Petit Pickles. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$16.00

The Calgarian - Combo

You Can Never Go Wrong With Steak, Cheese, And Mushrooms. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$18.45

The German - Combo

The Famous Frankfurter Sausage With Melted Cheddar Cheese, Crumbled Chips, Our Homemade Sauce, And Mayo. Combos Include Fries Or Salad + Drink

$15.45
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A busy Syrian lunch spot on Stephen Avenue Walk by day, A La Saj brings out the shisha pipes by night and dials up the cultural accompaniment. Evenings feature live performances by traditional Syrian folk musicians as well as contemporary Western DJs and karaoke.

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