Over four decades ago, Frank Krowicki launched Smuggler's Inn on Macleod Trail just south of Glenmore Trail Southeast. Open late, the steak house offered high-end meals in a cozy, comfortable setting. It was an instant hit.
While the Smuggler's Inn menu has evolved and the establishment now shares its building with three sister restaurants, Open Sesame, Bolero and Tango Bistro, its patrons have remained true. "We are still seeing people who have been coming here for 30 years," explains general manager Andrea Cintula. "We're seeing their children, and in some cases we're seeing their children." She estimates that three quarters of the restaurant's clientele are regulars. She also notes that these regulars come in all shapes and sizes, from the business crowd to retirees to the Sunday family dinner crowd.
Prime rib is definitely the star of the show at Smuggler's Inn, but the restaurant also serves New York cuts, filet mignon, rib eye and bison steak. The balance of the menu has something for everyone, from classic steakhouse fare such as baked garlic escargot appetizer to oven-roasted, herbed chicken, smoky beef ribs as well as seafood dishes such as halibut tarragon, which is a customer favourite.
BRAISED SHRIMP (SF/GF)
White wine, lemon butter, fresh herbs
SALT & PEPPER RIBLINGS
Soy mustard marinade, cracked balck pepper
CALAMARI (SF)
Lemon aioli, pickled fennel, bravas sauce
CHICKEN WINGS
House Cajun or Carolina BBQ
CRISP FRIED PICKLES (V)
Chipotle aioli, dressed arugula
MUSHROOM SKILLET (GF/V)
Garlic butter, fresh herbs
HOUSE BAKED BEANS
Double smoked bacon, molasses
POUTINE
Montreal cheese curds, beef dripping gravy
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL (6) (SF)
Mignonette, Tabasco, lemon
All burgers are served with your choice of fries, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, or rice
HAND PRESSED BURGER
Peppercorn slab bacon, Canadian cheddar, fixings
BISON BURGER
Local ranch bison, Canadian cheddar, peppercorn slab bacon
ENHANCERS
sauteed wild mushrooms
fried egg
peppercorn slab bacon
blue cheese crumbles
provolone
avocado
truffle oil
crispy onions
All sandwiches are served with your choice of fries, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, or rice
CHICKEN CLUB
Avocado, green leaf, crisp bacon
BEEF DIP
Shaved prime rib, gruyere, au jus
STEAK SANDWICH (GFA)
8oz top sirloin, garlic toast
YELLOW FIN TUNA SANDWICH (SF)
Quick pickled fennel, lemon garlic aioli, arugula
PRIME RIB SANDWICH (GFA)
9oz slow cooked Alberta beef, garlic toast
THE SALAD BAR
Take a trip through the Soup & Salad bar and make your own favourite creation.
Make your salad bar creation even better with these
ENHANCERS
sirloin steak
grilled chicken breast
garlic buttered shrimp
mac ‘n’ cheese
grilled salmon
grilled cheese sandwich
ROASTED CHICKEN (GFA)
Butter mashed potato, chicken gravy, vegetables
MIXED GRILL
Pork slab ribs, grilled sausage, sirloin, house baked beans
RIBEYE
Grilled Alberta beef, crispy onions, cafe butter
CHICKEN & RIBS
Pork BBQ ribs, roasted chicken, home style baked beans, coleslaw
GINGER CHICKEN STIRFRY
Breaded chicken, julienne peppers, rice
BBQ CHICKEN FLATBREAD
Shredded roasted chicken, balsamic red onion, roasted red pepper
JAMBALAYA (GF/SF)
Chorizo, shrimp, roasted vegetables, tomato sauce
WILD MUSHROOMS ON TOAST (V)
Garlic butter, arugula, shaved parmesan
CAJUN SALMON (GF)
Rice pilaf, garlic buttered asparagus
FISH & CHIPS
On tap beer batter, house made tartar sauce
HALIBUT (GFA/SF)
Jumbo shrimp and scallops, orange cream, rice pilaf, asparagus
$4 Caesars, $5 Pints & 1/2 price glasses of wine
STUFFED YORKIES
Shaved Alberta Beef, house yorkies, au jus
CHICKEN WINGS
Carolina BBQ or house Cajun
CRISP FRIED PICKLES
Cornmeal dredge, chipotle aioli
OYSTERS
Daily selection, mignonette, tabasco
POUTINE
Montreal cheese curds, beef drippings gravy
MAC N CHEESE
White cheddar, panko topped
BACK RIBS
Half rack ribs, BBQ glazed
STEAK FRITES
8oz sirloin, sea salt fries, garlic toast
PRIME RIB SANDWICH
9oz Alberta beef, sea salt fries, garlic toast
All entrees include our famous salad bar, a choice of three soups, and breads fresh from our own bakery.
PRIME RIB LUNCH CUT
8 oz slow roasted mouth watering prime rib, complete with mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and au jus. What we’re famous for.
CAJUN BLACKENED SALMON
Spice seared, rice pilaf, buttered asparagus.
STEAK SIRLOIN
8 oz of Alberta’s finest beef sirloin grilled to your liking. Served with buttermilk mashed potato and the vegetable of the day.
HALF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
One half of a juicy herb roasted chicken served with buttermilk mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and homemade chicken gravy.
ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA
Roasted peppers & zucchini tossed in a smoked paprika tomato sauce with pasta. Topped with fresh grated Podano cheese.
BAKED GARLIC ESCARGOT (GFA)
garlic buttered, provolone, herbed garlic toast
BAKED JUMBO SHRIMP (SF)
crisp prosciutto, chili cream cheese, zesty bbq sauce
BAKED BRIE (GFA)
savoury berry compote, crostinis
CALAMARI (SF)
lightly breaded, garlic aioli, smoky tomato sauce
CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS (SF)
lump crab meat, aged Parmesan, Bearnaise topped
CRISPY DRY RIBLINGS
sea salt and cracked black pepper
SMUGGLER’S CAESAR
crisp romaine, smoked bacon, shaved Parmesan, croutons
BACON WRAPPED SEA SCALLOPS (SF/GF)
roasted scallops, smoked bacon, apricot compote
All served with your choice of french fries, mashed, seasonal vegetables or rice
PRIME RIB SANDWICH (GFA)
9 oz slice, horseradish aioli, herbed garlic toast
SHORT RIBS (GF)
Alberta beef, root vegetables, pan jus
CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH
sliced avocado, smoked bacon, garlic aioli, ciabatta
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH
shaved prime rib, Gruyere, au jus
HAND-PRESSED BURGER
smoked bacon, Canadian cheddar
BLACK & BLUE BURGER
peppercorn crusted, blue cheese crumbles
CRISP GINGER CHICKEN STIR-FRY
bell peppers, ginger sauce, rice pilaf, sesame seeds
SIRLOIN STEAK SANDWICH (GFA)
8 oz Alberta beef, herbed garlic toast
SPECIALITY OF THE INN, THE FINEST CUT OF ALBERTA BEEF, HAND-CARVED, SLOW ROASTED ON THE BONE
all served with seasonal vegetables, au jus and Yorkshire pudding
larger cuts available 2.00 per oz, add cajun blackened 2.00, neptune 7.00 SF, blue cheese crumbles 2.00, peppercorn sauce 2.00
#1 SMUGGLERS CUT (GFA)
#2 FIRST MATES CUT (GFA)
#3 OWNERS & FRIENDS CUT (GFA)
LIGHTLY MARBLED, JUICY AND FLAVOURFUL, AAA ALBERTA BEEF
all served with seasonal vegetables
CLASSIC NEW YORK 12 oz (GF)
NEW YORK NEPTUNE (SF)
CAJUN BLACKENED NEW YORK (GF)
PEPPERCORN CRUSTED NEW YORK (GF)
WELL MARBLED AND MILD FLAVOURED, THE MOST TENDER CUTS OF ALL BEEF
all served with seasonal vegetables
CLASSIC FILET 8 oz (GF)
GARLIC PARMESAN CRUSTED FILET
applewood smoked bacon, 8 oz Alberta beef, demi glaze
FILET NEPTUNE (SF)
PEPPERCORN CRUSTED FILET (GF)
RIB EYE STEAK 20 oz (GF)
Seasonal vegetables
GRILLED PORK LOIN (GF)
smoked bacon and bean ragout, seasonal vegetables
BISON STRIPLOIN 8 oz (GF)
berry demi glaze, seasonal vegetables
TERIYAKI SIRLOIN
teriyaki sauce, grilled pineapple
CAJUN BLACKENED
seared in our house blend of 15 spices, Smuggler’s Cajun sauce
NEPTUNE
Bearnaise topped with buttered crab meat, grilled asparagus
PEPPERCORN CRUSTED
peppercorns, wild mushrooms, brandied cream
BLUE CHEESE
Gorgonzola crumbles
CAJUN CHICKEN DINNER (GF)
rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
CHICKEN NEPTUNE (SF/GF)
rice pilaf, buttered asparagus, lump crabmeat, Bearnaise sauce
CAJUN CHICKEN JAMBALAYA (GF/SF)
jumbo shrimp, chorizo sausage, grilled vegetables, spicy tomato sauce, rice
BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
broiled bbq glazed ribs, seasonal vegetables, in-house baked beans
RIB COMBO
seasonal vegetables, in-house baked beans
CHICKEN AND RIBS
quarter roasted chicken, bbq glazed back ribs, seasonal vegetables, in-house baked beans
OVEN ROASTED HERBED CHICKEN (GFA)
seasonal vegetables, natural pan gravy, whipped potato
SMOKY BEEF RIBS
bbq glazed, seasonal vegetables, in-house baked beans
All served with rice pilaf and grilled, buttered asparagus.
CEDAR PLANKED B.C. SALMON (GF/SF)
garlic dill glaze
GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAK
simply grilled, olive and pinenut relish, rice pilaf, sauteed asparagus
SMUGGLERS SHRIMP (GF/SF)
wine butter sauce
KING CRAB DINNER (GF/SF)
broiled Alaskan king crab
LOBSTER TAIL DINNER (GF/SF)
two broiled lobster tails
SEAFOOD PLATTER (GFA/SF)
sea scallops, jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, halibut, lemon butter
HALIBUT TARRAGON (GFA/SF)
sea scallops, jumbo shrimp, tarragon orange cream
FRENCH FRIES V
twice fried, sea salt
BAKED POTATO
dressed to your liking
TWICE BAKED POTATO (GF)
Canadian cheddar, smoked bacon
WHIPPED POTATO (GF/V)
fresh herbs, butter
MUSHROOM SKILLET (GF/V)
wild and button mushrooms, garlic butter
LOBSTER TAIL (GF)
RISOTTO (GF)
Arborio rice, grated Parmesan, herbs
POUTINE
Montreal cheese curds, rich gravy
ASPARAGUS (GF)
sauteed, Bearnaise topped
KING CRAB LEGS (GF/SF)
BAKED SHRIMP
garlic buttered, panko topped, fresh herbs
GARLIC TOAST (V)
CRAB MAC ‘N’ CHEESE (SF)
lump crab, three cheese, truffled panko breadcrumbs
CAJUN BLACKENED (GF)
BLUE CHEESE (GF)
PEPPERCORN SAUCE (GF)
NEPTUNE (GF/SF)
Bearnaise, buttered crab meat, grilled asparagus
This evenings diner includes a choice of:
All entrees served with seasonal vegetables, potato, and our famous salad bar. Followed by tea or coffee and our famous Mud Pie for dessert
ROAST PRIME RIB
NEW YORK STEAK
CEDAR PLANKED SALMON
CHICKEN CHASSEUR
VEGETARIAN PASTA
Our Famous Brunch just got better with the creative team of Tango Bistro! We still offer all the favorites that have made Smuggler’s Inn a top brunch destination, as well as incorporating the bold style and flavors that are making Tango Bistro the new Hotspot.
(SF) Shellfish, (GF) Gluten Free, (GFA) Gluten Free Available, (V) Vegetarian
TODAY’S FEATURES
ADULTS: 22.95
SENIORS: 18.95
CHILDREN AGES 3-12: 1.25 x THEIR AGE
selection of Tango crafted salads (V/GFA)
leafy greens with various dressings (V/GF)
fresh cut fruit trays (V/GF)
import and domestic cheese board (V/GF)
charcuterie board with pickles and Brassica mustard (GF)
fresh glazed grapefruit (V/GF)
pour your own cereal bar (V)
omelets and fillings made to order (GF)
waffles with syrup and toppings (V)
hand carved slow roasted beef brisket (GF)
BBQ roasted chicken
hash browns (V)
beef sausages (GF)
beef sausages (GF)
smoked bacon (GF)
classic eggs Benedict or Lobster eggs Benedict
Teriyaki glazed chicken
grilled and glazed Valbella gammon ham with pineapple (GF)
Seafood ciopinno
roasted vegetables with fresh herbs (GF)
pasta with pesto and sundried tomato
selection of cheesecakes (V)
various sponge cakes (V)
fresh from our bakery danish and croissants (V)
assortment of shot glass desserts (V/GFA)
in house made cinnamon buns (V)
fresh baked cheese and herb scones (V)
assortment of juices
MUD PIE
Our famous original! A square of cappuccino ice cream on an Oreo cookie base topped with chocolate fudge.
CHEESECAKE
Rich baked cheesecake, topped with a cherry sauce.
BLACK AND WHITE BROWNIE
A freshly baked dark chocolate brownie, with chunks of velvety white chocolate, a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and hot fudge sauce… Anyone want to share?
COCONUT CRÈME BRULÉE
We’ve updated this elegant classic with Malibu rum and toasted coconut to make this a decadent treat.
APPLE CRISP-CRUMBLE
Granny smith apples slow braised with buttered brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with golden rolled oats and served with a scoop of fiasco vanilla gelato.
KNICKERBOCKER GLORY
A classic twist on a sundae with peach melba sauce, chocolate coins, jello, french vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with a crisp wafer.
Drinks
RED, UNIQUE REDS, WHITE & ROSE, BUBBLES & ICE WINE, SCOTCH 1 OZ, COCKTAILS
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Established more than 40 years ago, Smuggler’s Inn is a classic steakhouse serving traditional cuts of beef like prime rib and filet mignon, with tried and true appetizers such as garlic escargot and stuffed mushrooms. The restaurant’s salad bar is known for its fresh and plentiful selections. For lunch, you can hit the salad bar and order a nicely priced side from a selection of grilled meats including salmon, chicken and sirloin steak or even a grilled cheese sandwich.
View this Smart ListAre we sensing a theme? Alberta beef is beautifully complemented by a bold Caesar, so the drink is a mainstay of steakhouses around the city. A beloved grilled meat landmark on Macleod Trail, Smuggler’s kicks its Caesar up a notch by adding horseradish (by request) and tossing in a pickled asparagus spear.
View this Smart ListA number of entrees are available gluten-free at this landmark steak and seafood complex on Macleod Trail just south of Chinook Centre. When in Rome, do as the Romans: order the GF prime rib sandwich served with veggies, fries and garlic toast.
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