Smitty's Restaurant & Lounge - Airdrie — Restaurant in Airdrie

January 2023:

I have had the pleasure of being served by 2 amazing servers in the past month! The first was a young lady in the bar/lounge a couple weeks ago. She advised me if I wanted fruit without melons it would be best to have some fresh berries! So she herself went to the kitchen and made me a little bowl of berries! I was so thankful for her honesty and her attention to detail! She was also very kind and amazing! I sadly don't have the receipt to remember her name.

The second one, I was able to get her name as I wasn't in a rush to go anywhere. We chatted a lot this evening in the restaurant section! Kailynn was INCREDIBLE! I came in for an early dinner, with my mentee, who has autism, so he sometimes says things that aren't socially appropriate, doesn't wait his turn before speaking, or assumes everyone is our server, even when they aren't. 😅 She was so patient and kind. She even helped suggest foods for him as he was having a hard time choosing. She also went above and beyond when I needed her for a bathroom situation involving my mentee. If being a server doesn't work out (for any reason) this girl needs to be a teacher or an EA! As an EA who works with Spec Ed kids, I was beyond impressed! Management should be thoroughly impressed with how this young woman interacted and connected with this child, who has missed Smittys very much over the past year. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!

December 2022 (Re-opening)

We came in for breakfast on Sunday and have never experienced such GREAT service at a restaurant! Multiple people including management made sure everything was up to our standards. You will never be without coffee because top-ups came around every 5-10 minutes! Very impressed and more than happy you guys are back! The pricing was also very good and the portions were the same as usual! Nice and filling! We also love the new decor and updated style of this location. It pays homage to the old-school smittys while making it look clean, sleek and approachable!

My only suggestion/critique is that the bread was very thin and crunchy. It would be nice if you guys could source a nice, local sourdough that doesn't crumble when you eat it. Toast needs to be thick enough to be crunch on the outside, soft on the inside... perfect for scooping up the last bits of yolk or sauce off your plate! The cubed hashbrowns also weren't as well seasoned or as crispy on the outside as they used to be. Hoping these 2 food-related critiques will hopefully be sorted out soon.

My husband's father loved going to Smittys for Sunday breakfast. Sadly he passed in October of last year, but we will very much be keeping the tradition alive!

Sunday breakfasts are officially back on...

The Good: I stopped by because I had seen a Cobb salad advertised. There were people in the restaurant but the lounge was empty with the TV's on so I opted for that. The place was spotless and the server was friendly and efficient. The Bad: The price! Wings on wing nights are $14.99, about regular price at other establishments but the kicker was the $8.49 16 oz glass of beer which, for those who like to compare apples to apples, is $10.62 a pint! Outrageous but explains why the place is empty. The Ugly: The Cobb is listed in the menu as a "bed of lettuce" with all the ingredients for a Cobb salad on top. What I was served was a bowl full of lettuce with 5 of the sorriest, driest pieces of packaged chicken one could imagine on top beside what had to be the smallest egg I've ever seen. There was a spoonfull of jarred bacon bits, a spoonfull of MINCED TOMATOES ( I can't say I've ever been served minced tomatoes in a salad but I suppose if you are only going to serve a quarter of a tomatoe in a salad it does give it some volume). The star of the salad was 2 (or 3) spoonfulls of real blue cheese however the effect of this was to completely overpower all the other flavours, such as they were. Although the lettuce was supposed to be dressed with ranch if it was, it was dressed so lightly that I could find no evidence of it. It is a real stretch of the imagination calling this a Cobb salad. I can say that neither the concept or execution worked for me.

Response to owner: Make no mistake, I left a 1 star review based solely on the salad that was presented to me, not anything to do with wings or their pricing. I had assumed that if the waitress was going to explain the special of the day ( Wed. in this case) she would explain all aspects of the special, ie, the price includes a drink of your choice. If she did, and I missed it, my apologies however I didn't leave a 1 star rating based on information I did or didn't receive but rather on the physical evidence of what was put right in front of me. F.Y.I., the cost spread for an order of wings and a pint (20 oz) in Airdrie ranges from $9.50 to $19.00 so at first glance it may seem like this lounge is right in the middle of the pack and so it would be if one had only one drink. As soon as one is asked to pay $10.62 for a second, or heaven forbid, a third pint, this bar loses any competitive edge. So, while I indeed will be back to see if there are changes to the Cobb salad, it won't be for...

I visited Smitty’s in Airdrie for breakfast, and I’m still buzzing about the incredible experience! The moment I stepped inside, the staff welcomed me with warm smiles and genuine friendliness, instantly creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The service was impressively fast yet never felt hurried—our server was attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed with just the right amount of check-ins. The star of the show was the Big Country Breakfast, and it was absolutely phenomenal! This hearty plate came loaded with perfectly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, juicy sausages, and golden hashbrowns that were seasoned just right. The accompanying toast was buttery and toasted to perfection, and the fluffy pancakes were a sweet bonus, served with rich maple syrup. Every bite was bursting with flavor, and the generous portions left me satisfied but not overwhelmed. The presentation was vibrant and appetizing, making the meal even more enjoyable. What really impressed me was how seamlessly the staff worked together, keeping the busy restaurant running smoothly. The combination of the delicious Big Country Breakfast, fast and friendly service, and warm ambiance makes Smitty’s in Airdrie my new go-to breakfast spot. I can’t...