Charbar
Open nowSteakhouse, Wood-fired, Brunch · $$ · Calgary
Charbar is a wood-fired steakhouse located in the historic Simmons Building along the Bow River in Calgary's East Village.
3 each{asado} barbeque techniques and the social event of having a barbeque in latin america {chorizo} a spanish sausage made with paprika, oregano and chiles {chimichurri} marinade for grilling meat {crudo} raw {dulce de leche} “jam made of milk” caramelized milk and sugar {empanada} traditional agentinian baked hand pie {gaucho} argentine cowboy {jamÓn} ham {mignonette} condiment made with minced shallots, cracked pepper, herbs and vinegar {picante} spicy {provoleta} argentine variant of provolone cheese {sorghum} a gluten free ancient grain that grows well in the prairies {ultra dry-aged} method to prepare beef in a climate controlled environment maximizing flavour and tenderness
SMALL PLATES & FIRE PIT SIDES
- Traditional Empanadas18
slow cooked beef, hot sauce butter
- Avocado Bruschetta17
toasted pistachios
- Blistered Provoleta Cheese17
oregano, chilies & sidewalk citizen sourdough
- Fried Fresh Corn Ribs13
citrus aioli, chimichurri
- Wedge Salad19
crisp lettuce, grizzly gouda, ripe tomatoes, red onion, avocado & green goddess dressing
- Grilled Beef Chorizo16
salsa criolla, chimichurri, grilled sidewalk citizen sourdough
- Summer Zucchini Salad12
zucchini, fennel vinaigrette, whipped ricotta, salsa criolla
- Charred Napa Cabbage Salad18
avocado, crunchy seeds, mint, citrus
- Crispy Romanesco & Cauliflower16
green goddess, lemon, crunchy seeds
- Fried Poplar Bluff Organics Potatoes13
hot sauce butter, herb aioli
- Parrilla Beef Fat Fries12
aji picante aioli
- Grilled Asparagus19
lemon ricotta, chili butter, crushed pistachio
SEAFOOD & RAW BAR
- Tableside Ceviche Mixto23
red shrimp, octopus, ahi tuna, onion, cascabel chilies, cilantro, puffed wild rice
- Half Dozen Oysters24
chimichurri mignonette
- Seafood Atlántico Salad24
mussels, scallops, squid, shrimp,watercress & tomato
- Hokkaido Scallop Tiradito22
aji amarillo, tomato, fresco, cilantro
- Trout Crudo18
coconut lemon crema, crispy corn
- Fire Grilled Octopus22
chorizo, tomato, hominy corn
- Crispy Fried Calamari19
citrus aioli, salsa criolla
- Grilled Argentine Shrimp26
chili butter
CHARBAR CUTS
- Ultra-Aged Alberta Beef Porterhouse Steak155
32 oz, crispy poplar bluff potatoes
- Broek Pork Acres Tomahawk52
red pepper butter beans, chimichurri
- Braised Ewe-Nique Farms Lamb40
andean locro, slow cooked winter squash & hominy corn sofrito
- Gemstone Grass Fed Beef Butcher Steak39
7 oz, crispy poplar bluff potatoes
- Alberta Beef Tenderloin Steak65
8 oz, crispy poplar bluff potatoes, herb aioli
- New York Strip Steak60
12 oz, crispy poplar bluff potatoes, picante aioli
- Wood Fire Grilled Half Chicken42
9 spice blend, fresh zucchini ribbons
- Double Stacked Gaucho Burger28
aged cheddar curds, crushed avocado, french fries
- add bacon4.50
- Parrilla Grilled Saskatchewan Trout42
braised gigante beans, summer vegetable salad
PIZZA {FUGAZZA}
all fugazzas can be made gluten free 6
- Stuffed Quatro Queso28
charred onion, brie, provolone, mozzarella, gorgonzola
- Napolitana26
prosciutto cotto, tomato, mozzarella, oregano
- Caprese24
san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, olives
DESSERT
- Dulce de Leche Cheesecake16
dark chocolate pistachio mousse
- Torta de Tres Leches16
three milks cake, orange crema, toasted almonds
- Coconut Lime Brulée16
mango and lime compota
FIRE PIT SAUCES
- aji picante aioli
- chimichurri
- pickled chilies
- hot sauce butter
- smoked salsa criolla
All Day Menu
From the restaurant's PDF menuARTISAN PIZZA
all pizzas can be made gluten free 6 a 20% automatic gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more 05.16.26
- Quatro Queso “Fugazzetta Style”24
provoleta, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, onions, chimichurri
- Funghi25
foraged mushrooms, truffle, whipped cheese
- Margherita24
crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella
- Pepperoni25
san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella
WOOD FIRE GRILLED CUTS
our feature cuts are wood fired & served with classic chimichurri
- Bone-In Alberta New York Strip Steak$6/oz
- Ultra Aged Alberta Porterhouse Steak$5/oz
- Chateaubriand of Alberta Beef$8/oz
- A5 Wagyu Beef Strip Steak$27/oz
CHARBAR FAVOURITES
- Gemstone Grass Fed Beef Butcher Steak39
7 oz, crispy poplar bluff potatoes
- Alberta New York Strip Steak65
12 oz, crispy poplar bluff potatoes, picante aioli
- Wood Fire Grilled Half Chicken42
9 spice blend
- Alberta Beef Tenderloin Steak65
8 oz, crispy poplar bluff potatoes, herb aioli
- Stuffed Pasta “Sorrentinos”30
fresh cheese, toasted pecans, grilled heirloom tomatoes,pepita pesto, parmesan
- Double Stacked Gaucho Burger29
aged provolone, crushed avocado, fries
- add bacon4.50
- Grilled Whole Branzino46
swiss chard, leeks, salsa criolla
FIRE PIT SAUCES
- aji picante aioli
- chimichurri
- pickled chilies
- hot sauce butter
- smoked salsa criolla
SMALL PLATES & FIRE PIT SIDES
- Traditional Empanadas18
slow cooked beef, hot sauce butter
- Crispy Fried Calamari19
ají amarillo, summer salsa
- Avocado Bruschetta17
toasted pistachios
- Blistered Provoleta Cheese19
salsa criolla, watercress, sidewalk citizen sourdough bread
- Kale Caesar Salad19
bacon, parmesan, bread crumb & creamy chimichurri dressing
- Charred Napa Cabbage Salad18
avocado, crunchy seeds, mint, citrus
- Fried Corn Ribs13
chimichurri, ají amarillo, cilantro
- Fire Grilled Octopus22
charred tomato, ají amarillo, cucumber salsa
- Grilled Argentine Shrimp26
lime sauce, chili butter
- Parrilla Beef Fat Fries12
ají picante aioli
- Grilled Swiss Chard & Leeks16
parmigiano
- Crispy Poplar Bluff Organic Potatoes13
salsa criolla, lime sauce
- Fire Roasted Asparagus19
ricotta cheese, pepita pesto, pistachio, grilled lemon
TABLESIDE PREPARATION
3 each
- Ceviche Mixto23
red shrimp, octopus & ahi tuna
- Steak Tartare29
dry-aged alberta beef, charred sourdough
LUNCH FEATURES
From the restaurant's PDF menu- Chimichurri Chicken Sandwich24
pulled chicken, mozzarella, fresh avocado on grilled sourdough bread
- Traditional Beef Empanadas & Fries22
served with hot sauce butter
- 6 oz New York Strip Steak26
fire grilled & finnished with chimichurri sauce
- Alberta Beef Burger22
aged provolone, crisp bacon, lettuce, pickles, aji aioli
- Alberta Steak Salad32
6 oz new york steak over chopped romaine, red onion, cherry tomato, parmigiano, herb & pumpkin seed dressing
a 20% automatic gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more 05.18.26
ARTISAN PIZZA
all pizzas can be made gluten free 6
- Bacon & Eggs27
mozzarella, smoky bacon, baked eggs, brown butter hollandaise, green onion
- Quatro Queso “Fugazzetta Style”24
provoleta, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, onions, chimichurri
- Funghi25
foraged mushrooms, truffle, whipped cheese
- Margherita24
crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella
- Pepperoni25
san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella
WOOD FIRE GRILLED CUTS
our feature cuts are wood fired & served with classic chimichurri R O O T E D I N A L B E R T A . D R I V E N B Y F I R E . I N S P I R E D B Y C U L T U R E S F R O M A R G E N T I N A T O O U R B A C K Y A R D . U L T R A D R Y - A G E D B E E F , W O O D F I R E , B U I L T F O R G A T H E R I N G A N D C E L E B R A T I O N .
- Bone-In Alberta New York Strip Steak$6/oz
- Ultra Aged Alberta Porterhouse Steak$5/oz
- Chateaubriand of Alberta Beef$8/oz
- A5 Wagyu Beef Strip Steak$27/oz
SIDES
- free range egg4
- smoked bacon9
- beef chorizo9
- aviv’s sourdough7
- chipotle potatoes, aji aioli9
- seasonal fruit9
SMALL PLATES
- Breakfast Breads & Butter12
our fresh biscuits, fresh jam, whipped butter
- Yogurt Parfait13
vanilla bean yogurt, house-made granola clusters, seasonal fruit, dulce de leche
- Parrilla Beef Fat Fries12
aji picante aioli
- Kale Caesar Salad19
bread crumb, bacon, parmesan, creamy chimichurri dressing
- Fried Corn Ribs13
chimichurri, ají amarillo, cilantro
- Charred Napa Cabbage Salad18
avocado, crunchy seeds, mint, citrus
BRUNCH SPECIALTIES
- Argentine Style Empanadas20
slow-cooked beef in our empanada pastry, hot sauce butter, two farm fresh eggs
- CHARBAR Benedict23
house-made biscuit, prosciutto cotto or avocado & tomato, poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise with chipotle seasoned potato wedges
- Asadora Breakfast23
thick-cut bacon, grilled beef chorizo, farm fresh eggs, grilled sourdough
- Avocado Toast19
crushed whole avocado, fried farm fresh eggs, sidewalk citizen sourdough
- Double Stacked Gaucho Burger26
aged provolone, crushed avocado, fries
- add bacon4.50
- Chimichurri Chicken Sandwich24
pulled chicken, melted mozzarella, fresh avocado on grilled sourdough bread, fries
BRUNCH BEVVIES
- Summer Sangria Sessions1 litre pitcher 52
white & red created daily with fresh fruit, wine & liqueur
- Classic Caesar with a Kick 2oz14
chili vodka, worcestershire sauce, tabasco, clamato juice
- Kicking Pickle Caesar 2oz13
dill infused eau claire flourish gin, pickle juice, worcestershire sauce, clamato juice, pickles
STEAK & EGGS
your choice of steak with 2 eggs & chipotle seasoned potato wedges
- Gemstone Grass Fed Beef Butchers Cut Steak42
7oz
- Alberta Striploin Steak67
12 oz
- Alberta Beef Tenderloin67
8 oz
SEAFOOD
- Tableside Ceviche Mixto23
red shrimp, octopus & ahi tuna
- Fire Grilled Octopus22
charred tomato, ají amarillo, cucumber salsa
- Grilled Argentine Shrimp26
lime sauce, chili butter
DESSERTS
- Chocolate Mousse16
chocolate shortbread, crème anglaise, white chocolate
- Brûléed Dulce de Leche Crêpe16
chantilly cream, fresh strawberry
- Sweet Italian Polenta Cake16
compressed mango, vanilla mousse, raspberry gelee
LIQUID DESSERT
- Campfire Comfort 2.5 oz17
“spirit-forward, toasty warmth & touch of stone fruit” toasted pecan crown royal black, caol ila 12 single malt, grand marnier, smoked peach syrup & angostura
- Darling 2 oz17
“seasonally refreshing, juicy & honeyed” bridgeland honey chamomile grappa, el gobernador pisco, soho lychee liqueur, honeydew syrup & lemon juice
- Espresso Martini 2.5 oz18
“frothy bitter-sweetness, light cacao, caffeinated” ketel one vodka, kahlúa coffee liqueur, housemade phil & sebastian’s coffee cordial
COCKTAILS
- Snapshot2 oz 17
“light efferverscence, floral lead & crisp finish ” ketel one vodka, liquore strega, bosco prosecco, hibiscus mango syrup & lime juice
- Channel Orange2 oz 17
“bright citrus, light herbaceousness & crushable” flor de caña 5 rum, bénédictine, seared orange basil syrup & lime juice
- Darling,2 oz 17
“seasonally refreshing, juicy & honeyed” bridgeland honey chamomile grappa, el gobernador pisco chileno, soho lychee liqueur, honeydew syrup & lemon juice
- Me Gustas Tù2.25 oz 17
“smooth mango, zesty citrus & velvety mouth-feel” coconut oil washed don julio reposado, chinola mango liqueur, yuzu mango cordial & chilled cream cheese foam
- Campfire Comfort2.25 oz 17
“spirit-forward, toasty warmth & touch of stone fruit” toasted pecan crown royal black, caol ila 12 jahre single malt, grand marnier, smoked peach syrup & angostura
- As The Sky Blushes2.25 oz 17
“easy-drinking, tropical sweetness & bitter finish” suntory toki whisky, giffard crème de pamplemousse, guava reduction, lime juice, egg white & ginger bitters
- If You Can’t Beet Em...1.75 oz 17
“complex botanicals, tangy & subtle earthy notes ” tanqueray n. ten gin, mint infused cocchi rosa, beetroot shrub, lemon juice & black pepper
- Veiled Sunset2 oz 17
“smoky florals, pleasant spice & exotic fruit” cascabel chili infused 400 conejos joven mezcal, taylor fladgate 10 year tawny port, tamarind syrup, lime juice & mole bitters
- Summer Sangria, white or red, 6 oz15
“crowd-pleasing, fruity & approachable” red wine, st-rémy signature brandy, pineapple nutmeg syrup & citrus white wine, cointreau noir, smoked peach syrup & citrus
- Yuzu Mango Iced Green Tea8
cold brew green tea & yuzu mango cordial
- Tamarind Fizz8
tamarind syrup, lime juice & soda
- Beetroot Refresher8
beetroot shrub, lemon juice & soda
- Guava Lemonade8
guava reduction & lemon juice
AMARI, BITTERS & LIQUEURS 1 oz
- Absinthe Bourgeois14
Absinthe | France | 55%
- Averna Siciliano10
Amaro | Sicily | 29%
- Cynar8
Amaro | Italy | 16.5%
- Fernet Branca9
Amaro | Italy | 39%
- Montenegro9
Amaro | Italy | 23%
- Nonino12
Amaro | Italy | 41%
- Sibilla11
Amaro | Italy | 34%
- Strega Liquore9
Amaro | Italy | 40%
- Campari Milano8
Aperitif | Italy | 25%
- Lillet Blanc8
Apertif | France | 17%
- Becherovka9
Liqueur | Czechia | 38%
- Bénédictine (DOM)9
Liqueur | France | 40%
- Chartreuse (Green)13
Liqueur | France | 55%
- Chartreuse (Yellow)12
Liqueur | France | 43%
- Cointreau8
Liqueur | France | 40%
- Cointreau Noir9
Liqueur | France | 40%
- Coole Swan9
Liqueur | Ireland | 16%
- Frangelico9
Liqueur | Italy | 20%
- Grand Marnier10
Liqueur | France | 40%
- Kahlúa9
Liqueur | Mexico | 16%
- Luxardo Amaretto8
Liqueur | Italy | 24%
- Luxardo Limoncello8
Liqueur | Italy | 30%
- Luxardo Maraschino8
Liqueur | Italy | 32%
- Luxardo Sambuca8
Liqueur | Italy | 38%
COGNAC & BRANDY
- Boulard Grand Solage9
Calvados Pays d’Auge | France | 40%
- St. Remy Signature11
French Brandy | France | 40%
- Courvoisier VS12
Cognac | France | 40%
- Pierre de Segonzac VSOP17
Cognac | France | 40%
- Rémy Martin VSOP17
Cognac | France | 40%
- Rémy Martin 173821
Cognac | France | 40%
- Rémy Martin XO45
Cognac | France | 40%
SHERRY, PORT & GRAPPA 2 oz
- Bridgeland ‘Eau de Vigne’ Grappa27
Grappa | Calgary, Canada | 33.5%
- Pedro Ximénez Alvear Solera 192723
Sherry | Spain | 16%
- Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny19
Port | Portugal | 20%
- Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny30
Port | Portugal | 20%
DRAUGHT 16 oz 473 ml
ALL DRAUGHT BEERS ARE SELECTED FROM OUR FAVOURITE CRAFT BREWERIES. PLEASE NOTE: SOME OF OUR COCKTAILS CONTAIN NUTS OR RAW EGG. PLEASE MAKE YOUR SERVER AWARE OF ANY ALLERGIES.
- Village ‘wit’ wheat ale 4.5%11
- Vaycay ‘crouching tiger’ asian rice lager 4.2%11
- Cabin ‘super saturation’ new england pale ale 6%11
- Ol’ Beautiful ‘melody’ west coast india pale ale 6.5%11
- Jasper ‘crisp pils’ pilsner 4.8%11
- Dandy ‘the julia’ peach cobbler sour 5.5%11
CANS
- Dandy ‘neighbourhood’ india pale ale 7.5%12
- Vaycay ‘hoptopus’ cryo cold india pale ale 6%12
- Establishment ‘jam rock’ blackberry sour 5.6%11
- Lonetree authentic dry cider 5.5%10
- Helix gluten free new england india pale ale 5.1%12
- Village ‘connie’s’ lager 5%11
- Fahr pilsner 355ml 5%9
- Dandy ‘world’s finest’ nitro stout 4.2%11
- Annex grapefruit radler 3%10
- Alley Kat ‘mangolorian’ fruited beer 0.5%10
- Village ‘john’s’ pale ale 0.3%9
WHITE
- See Ya Later Ranch13 | 64
riesling | Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada
- Bico de Ran14 | 67
albariño | Rías Baixas, Spain
- F. X. Barc ‘expression’13 | 64
sauvignon blanc | Loire Valley, France
- Saumur réserve des vignerons14 | 67
chenin blanc | Loire Valley, France
- Talmard Mâcon-Uchizy bourgogne blanc18 | 89
chardonnay | Burgundy, France
- Gregoris13 | 60
pinot grigio | Veneto, Italy
- LFNG laughing stock vineyards95
viognier | Osoyoos, BC, Canada
- Pascal Jolivet sancerre125
sauvignon blanc | Loire Valley, France
- Gregoris soave68
garganega | Veneto, Italy
- Meiser alzeyer trocken77
riesling | Rheinhessen, Germany
- Catena Alta110
chardonnay | Mendoza, Argentina
- Spinning Top79
sauvignon blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand
SPARKLING
5 oz | bottle
- Giusti asolo prosecco superiore extra brut14 | 70
glera | Veneto, Italy
- Borga prosecco brut16 | 79
glera | Veneto, Italy
- Bruno Zanasi lambrusco15 | 76
grasparossa | Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Antech ‘émotion’ crémant de limoux rosé17 | 88
chardonnay & chenin blanc | Languedoc, France
- Henry of Pelham cuvée catharine brut101
chardonnay & pinot noir | Niagara, ON, Canada
- Lacourte Godbillon terriors d’ecueil extra brut225
pinot noir & chardonnay | Champagne, France
- Veuve Clicquot brut170
pinot noir, petit meunier & chardonnay | Champagne, France
- Charles Heidsieck brut réserve199
pinot noir, chardonnay & meunier | Champagne, France
ROSÉ
- See Ya Later Ranch ‘nelly’14 | 66
gewürztraminer & pinot noir | Okanagan Valley, BC
- Gérard Bertrand ‘côte des roses’15 | 75
grenache, syrah & cinsault | Languedoc, France
- Borga ‘roséveryday’14 | 70
rabosa | Veneto, Italy
- Gérard Bertrand château la sauvageonne170
mourvedre, viognier & grenache | Languedoc, France
RED
- Barandales14 | 70
tinto de toro & garnacha | Toro, Spain
- Domaine Girard15 | 74
pinot noir | Languedoc, France
- Jeff Carrel ‘les darons’14 | 70
grenache & syrah | Languedoc, France
- Malenchini Chianti15 | 77
sangiovese & merlot | Tuscany, Italy
- San Felipe14 | 71
malbec | Mendoza, Argentina
- Piattelli vineyards15 | 75
cabernet sauvignon | Cafayate Valley, Argentina
- Culmina115
malbec | Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada
- Burrowing Owl101
merlot | Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada
- R. Stuart & Co. ‘love, oregon’105
pinot noir | Willamette Valley, OR, USA
- Tributus Paso Robles110
cabernet sauvignon | Sonoma County, CA, USA
- Caymus145
zinfandel | Napa Valley, CA, USA
- Caymus special selection440
cabernet sauvignon | Napa Valley, CA, USA
- Bernabeleva Navaherreros75
grenache | Madrid, Spain
- Venta las Vacas110
tempranillo | Ribera del Duero, Spain
- Costers del Sio ‘celistia’80
tempranillo & syrah | Catalonia, Spain
- Grand Corbin Manuel saint-émilion140
merlot & cabernet franc | Bordeaux, France
- Cèdre Héritage75
malbec | Cahors, France
- Domaine de Colette ‘fleurie’99
gamay | Beaujolais, France
- Domaine Pavelot savigny-lès-beaune125
pinot noir | Burgandy, France
- Domaine de Beaurenard châteauneuf du pape180
grenache & syrah | Rhône Valley, France
- Boroli barbera d’alba 1661109
barbera | Piedmont, Italy
- Boroli barolo classico170
nebbiolo | Piedmont, Italy
- Aia Vecchia ‘sor ugo’ bolgheri superiore155
cabernet sauvignon & merlot | Tuscany, Italy
- Querciabella chianti classico119
sangiovese | Tuscany, Italy
- Sasso di Sole brunello di montalcino175
sangiovese | Tuscany. Italy
- Brigaldara amarone della valpolicella185
corvina & corvinone | Veneto, Italy
- Catena Zapata265
cabernet sauvignon, malbec & cabernet franc | Mendoza, Argentina
- Caymus ‘red schooner’165
malbec | Mendoza, Argentina
- Ben Glaetzer ‘wallace’75
shiraz & grenache | Barossa Valley, Australia