🔥 49 Years of Family Legacy—Calgary’s MUST-VISIT Steakhouse!

📍 Mercato West (873 85 St SW #5000, Calgary, AB T3H 0J5) 🍽️ Pro Tip: Book ahead! Always packed—we saw every table full. Portions are HUGE. Server advised: *"1-2 dishes per section feed 4 people."* We ordered single servings and still took leftovers! Two zones: Market (lunch) + Cozy dinner area (opens at 5:30 PM)—go for the latter for full ambiance & service. ✨ STAR DISHES ✨ 🥩 Bistecca (25oz) — $89 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Dry-aged, marinated perfection (default medium-rare). Zero gaminess—just squeeze lemon + sprinkle salt. Server insisted: "No pepper/sauce needed!" Melt-in-your-mouth tender. Worth every penny! 🍝 Linguine — $35 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Cream sauce loaded with jumbo shrimp & scallops. Al dente noodles (could be softer, but flavor is 🔥). 🍸 Limonata (Cocktail) — $12 "Sweetest drink?" → This gin-based sleeper hit! Light on alcohol taste… but packed a punch (left me pleasantly buzzed). 🍝 Penne — $29 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Rich meat sauce (generous chunks!)—just slightly salty. 🐚 Cozze (Mussels) — $31 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Creamy white wine broth + crispy bread to soak it all up. SOLID SIDES & MORE 🥬 Bruxelles Sprouts — $23 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Charred + steak-friendly. "Anti-cancer superfood," per the server! 🍰 Tiramisu — $13 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Adorable jar presentation—sweet but shareable (gets rich fast). 🍞 Focaccia Bread — $5 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Simple but perfect with olive oil & balsamic. SKIP THESE 🥓 Asparagi (Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus) — $23 🌟🌟🌟 Overly salty with mayo-like drizzle. 🧀 Zucchini — $23 🌟🌟 Halved + cheesed… meh. 💡 Final Notes: Dinner > lunch for full experience. Cocktails are sneaky-strong! Save room—you’ll want to try everything. #CalgarySteakhouse #LegacyEats #FoodieGram #YYCDining #MeatLovers #FamilyRestaurant #NoLeftoversClub