Where to Find Great Brisket in Calgary

Brisket comes in many forms, sliced, sauced, smoked or stacked on a sandwich. Calgary’s barbecue scene has plenty of spots serving it low and slow, with flavours ranging from classic to creative.

Here are a few of our favourites for getting your brisket fix.

Palomino Smokehouse
109 7 Ave SW

The Palomino Smokehouse has been open since 2004 and every year since then they have served over 40,000 kg of brisket. You can partake in several ways at the Palomino – sliced brisket served with pickles and slaw or burnt ends tossed in barbecue sauce, and their sandwiches, the Alberta Cheesesteak and the Palomino Beef Dip, are delicious too.

Hayden Block Smoke and Whiskey
1136 Kensington Road NW

Discover Texas-style BBQ at Hayden Block Smoke and Whiskey. Located in Kensington, brisket by the half pound or in a sandwich is on offer. The meals are perfectly paired with baked beans and deep-fried pickles. Another great way to enjoy their brisket is in the Hot Mess – chunks of beef served up in a baked sweet potato.

Tool Shed Brewing Company
801 30 St NE

Tool Shed keeps things smoked low and slow, serving up a Texas-style brisket by the half‑pound or in a hearty sandwich. Their signature Texas‑Style Brisket comes with creamy coleslaw, house‑made pickles, and their “People Skills” beer mustard for dipping. Smoky, tender, and perfect with a craft pint in hand.

Comery Block
638 17 Avenue SW

Comery Block is a West-Tennessee barbecue and bourbon bar located in the heart of 17th Avenue. Their meats are smoked for 10 to 14 hours daily and can be enjoyed in a couple of ways – like in tacos! And what better way to enjoy brisket than with a cheesy bowl of mac & cheese.

Big Sky BBQ
Okotoks area: 306016 15th St E, Foothills
Big Rock Brewery: Inside Big Rock Brewery, 5555 76 Ave SE

Big Sky delivers authentic Texas-style brisket by the pound, chopped brisket sandwiches, hearty meat plates, and even large party platters. Both locations serve Certified Angus brisket with your choice of smoked sides, while their “Meat By The Pound” brisket is the no-frills, smokehouse classic. It’s low‑and‑slow done right, with a welcoming atmosphere perfect for enjoying a generous helping of smoked beef

South Block
2437 4 Street SW

Part of the “Block” family, South Block delivers North Carolina-style BBQ and is also a brewery. Their brisket can be ordered by the half pound, and they even have blueberry burnt ends. If you’re craving a sandwich, there are a couple of options – sliced brisket and brisket Philly. Yum!

Jane Bond BBQ
723 46 Avenue SE, #321

You can find award-winning brisket at Jane Bond BBQ. The tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef is slow cooked and served with Carolina Bee-sting and Bitter Peach BBQ sauces. You can also take your brisket on the road with their Blackstrap Brisket Jerky. This unique jerky is flavoured with Blackstrap Molasses and Janes’s ALL Canadian Dirty South BBQ Rub.

Big T’s BBQ & Smokehouse
2138 Crowchild Trail NW
14935 Deer Ridge Drive SE
510 – 77th Avenue SE
1510 – 80 Mahogany Road SE

Big T’s certified Angus beef brisket is marinated for 24 to 48 hours and then smoked for 8 to 12 hours. Try it in their Gutbuster made with sliced brisket, pulled pork, andouille sausage, jalapenos, caramelized onions and mozzarella cheese. Their beef is available by the ¼ pound and can be found at several locations around the city.

Prairie Dog Brewing
105 D 58 Avenue SE

Beer and BBQ come together at Prairie Dog Brewing. Their southern-style meat is cooked daily in Western Canada’s largest restaurant smoker. Get creative and build a custom BBQ platter with their salt and pepper rubbed Alberta Certified Angus Beef brisket, slow smoked to perfection. You can even find brisket pastrami on the menu – cured for over 7 days before being smoked. It pairs perfectly with their draft beer, cider, mead, and other craft beverages in various sizes, from 20+ taps. They offer flights as well so you can try out a few products at once.