Nick’s Steakhouse & Pizza has grown from one man’s dream into a family-run landmark where tradition, community and hearty plates come together.
Decades later, the Petros family still carries on that legacy with recipes rooted in scratch cooking and a spirit that feels like home.
Photo Credit: Nick’s Steakhouse & Pizza (Nick Petros, founder)
Nick’s Steakhouse & Pizza
Nick Petros arrived in Canada from Greece at the age of 17 with empty pockets, zero English and a strong work ethic. He worked every job in the restaurant industry, from janitor to maitre’d, eventually opening Nick’s Steakhouse and Pizza in 1979. These days, his son Mark Petros runs the restaurant along with the third generation of the Petros family. They continue to serve hearty plates like steaks and pizzas, and every entrée comes complete with salad, garlic toast, vegetables and your choice of potato. Chef Anthony Lam makes sure the recipes stay true to the originals and, though the menu has slowly grown over the years, the focus on scratch-made comfort food has never wavered. It’s one of those places where regulars know the staff by name and pre-game Stampeder crowds help keep the energy high. Nick’s supports local at every turn, from Alberta beef to Alberta beers, and has a long history of giving back through community sponsorships and donations. That loyalty goes both ways with staff who’ve stayed for decades and customers who feel like family. Nick passed away in 2023 but his legacy lives on through his children where stories continue to be told through food, memories are shared, and the spirit of family endures.
Nick’s Steakhouse & Pizza | 2430 Crowchild Tr. N.W. | 403.282.9278 | nickssteakandpizza.com
Leave A Comment