Spot On Kitchen & Bar

Very rude servers. I was just in there and the server would barely speak or make eye contact with us, she was also very unkempt.
The server then proceeded to deny my valid driver’s license because there was a small crack in the corner (I have used this license at a variety of bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Calgary without issue). When I inquired about this she told me «my Cesar was not worth her getting in trouble». Generally she was very unprofessional and bitchy.
On another note the food and drinks here are way overpriced for their quality.

I have eaten here about 10 times in the past year. The décor is simple and they p, any fun music and have a small outdoor patio. The thin crust burning bee pizza is fabulous and so is the karouzo special. I’ve enjoyed the salmon salad, the burgers and have tried both kennebec and sweet potato fries. They are amazing! Fries come in a small deep fryer basket if ordered as a side dish. Portions are fairly large. I’ve tried the fish tacos and the steak tacos. Would pass on the steak tacos. The saucy balls are super tasty and once they came out undercooked which I sent back and had a fresh order made. That was my only disappointing experience. They brought us hot, cooked saucy balls and removed it from our tab. Do note during busy times, service is not stellar and you may wait awhile for a drink. Overall, a solid lunch or dinner spot as I’ve obviously been going approx once/​month.

Three of us went here for dinner on May 31, 2016. Here’s the good and the bad:
Inferno Shrimp — very good. Sauce was not inferno hot, but just warm and quite tasty. There were 10 shrimp as advertised, and they were of medium size and perfectly cooked. The bread for dipping was excellent. Would order this again.
Grilled cheese sandwich and ceasar salad. — Well, there was one small dab of cheese in the center of the the sandwich. We complained and said — just reduce the bill and charge for the salad. They took it off completely. The salad was good — lots of bacon, cheese and croutons. But the dressing (not enough garlic) was on the side as it was thick and creamy it didn’t pour or spread very well. It should have been all mixed up.
Tacos — got the special $ 4 tacos (min order 2)
Coconut shrimp taco — good mango salsa, properly cooked breaded coconut shrimp, and a reasonable amount. Would order this again.
Seasoned fish taco — lots of fish, very tasty. Would order this again.
Parmesan chicken wings with red mile sauce. — basically just medium wings with clumps of shaved parmesan on 2 of the wings — the rest were bare. The waitress did not ask us our choice of dipping sauce so we ended up with something akin to ranch. The whole dish was a disappointment.

I brought my dad here for his birthday. We were in the neighborhood and looking for somewhere new to try. I always enjoy trying new restaurants and there were positive reviews (thanks Unilocalers!), so we took a chance!
The interior is simple, but nice. They have done a good job renovating the space and making it approachable for people who want dinner or just a quick beer after work. Our server was friendly and always made sure we had drinks/​everything we need. My dad got the Spaghetti and Meatballs, and I had the Avocado burger. My dad enjoyed his Spaghetti and Meatballs and was happy with the portion size. My burger was pretty good. While I liked the different take on frying the avocado, I think it would’ve been better if they just let the avocado shine on its own. Otherwise, the bun to meat ratio was good and it was pretty tasty.
I’m only giving 3 stars because while we liked our meal, it wasn’t anything unique or something that stood out as mindblowing. I would give it another try though.

A lot to like plus some quibbles. The place is comfortable and modern without being fussy. The menu is extensive with a lot of variety and good specials. However the burger tasted like meatloaf — mushy and over handled. Another person at our table got spaghetti and meatballs and the meatballs tasted exactly the same.

This place is light years ahead of the last two restaurants/​bars that were in this location. The service is good and the food delicious. I am glad to have this place in my neighborhood!
I’m currently avoiding carbs, but in the past have really enjoyed their maple bacon burger (sorry I can’t remember the name… maybe something Canadian) and poutine. In fact, I’ve enjoyed all of the dishes I’ve had there.

It was the first visit for us to Spot On. Tuesday evening featured specials on pasta and Wildrose beer. It also featured live music («Son of Ray”/ Rob Lagace) which was entertaining but not obtrusive. You could still hear yourself think and talk and we were sitting in the lounge where the musician was located.
We split an order of salt and pepper chicken wings and coconut shrimp tacos. The wings were lightly breaded. Not something I usually like but these were light and crispy. They also came with a side dish of your choice. We chose Kennebec fries which were nicely seasoned (old bay?)
The tacos were delicious and one of the few instances of coconut shrimp that actually had some taste of coconut. The hot sauce they put on the table in an unlabelled squeeze bottle was fantastic and HOT! I loved it but some people would probably appreciate a warning before using!
I had beer which was nice and cold. My wife had wine and was impressed she got a new glass with each glass ordered not just brought in a carafe and poured into a dirty glass. A nice touch. This isn’t a super fancy place but it was those nice little touches that made it a great evening. The service was attentive and genuine, not like some of the fake saccharine service you get at the chain restaurants. We enjoyed ourselves and will definitely go back. We saw a lot of pizza coming out of the kitchen and it looked delicious!

I never even heard of this restaurant until I moved into the area. So, when we were looking for a place to have dinner near me… We settled here.
Frankly, I don’t think it’s something super special but our server was pretty nice, there is daily specials and good drink and food selections.
We sat out on the patio which is always in the WIN column for me… who doesn’t love patios, Amirite?
I ordered up some jerk chicken tacos that actually had a nice kick to them and were quite substantial… however I found the spice on the chicken to be a bit over powering by itself but that’s just me being picky (and really, this is MY review… I’m allowed. that’s right, it’s all about ME people) OH also, it was topped with mango salsa… which was nice.
So… like the fellow reviewers before me, would I say this place is «spot on»? I’d have to try it out again and see… but good first experience for sure.

Didn’t know at first this place is the same as the 4^th spot. This of course is great news, because I knew I could expect a good meal.
I had the Samosa Veggie Burger. It had a hint of curry flavour and a softer texture. A nice change to the usual veggie burgers made of Porto Ella or a rice combo. It was served with a sweet mango chutney, on focaccia. My only tiny complaint is that for a veggie burger, it’s on the slightly expensive side.
My bf went for the ultimate comfort food, the bacon jalapeño macaroni. Also on the expensive side for the portion size, but wholly! It’s creamy, smoky and VERY spicy. This dish had a ton of jalapeños.
I would actually recommend this to start to share between three people instead. But alas, some people can eat a heart attack on a plate like that with no repercussions.
Our server was friendly and efficient.
While the location isn’t as cozy as the original, it’s food makes up for the lack of ambiance, with quality.

Wow, this place is good!
I rarely leave reviews to food places after just one visit, but in case of Spot On I think that’s justified. Because I’ll most definitely be happy to return, and am inviting anyone to see I was right praising the place.
Just out of it, had a lunch with my dear love, and honestly, everything worked absolutely well. Nice and helpful service, excellent (and I mean it) quality of food, large portions, all good.
Many nice and professional touches in design, menu item names. Food is most obviously created just there in the kitchen — nothing of Kraft’s gravy, or burger patties from nearby superstore. Spot On kitchen actually works, and works impressively.
The place is a bit pricey on drinks, and menu may have extend a bit further than «advanced bar» fare, but hey, whatever they have — they do it right. My respect.

Karuzos pizza comes to the south, finally!
I’m super pumped about this place. As a born and raised Calgarian (please, no pictures) I have always loved Karuzos. I loved that the 4^th Spot kept the recipes once they took the reigns. The only thing that kept me from spending my mortgage on 4^th Spot pizza was the inevitable drive north. Now there is NOTHING to stop me.
If you can’t tell, the pizza is amazing. The rest of the menu isn’t to bad either. Could use a better beer selection but it’s not a deal breaker.
Go here. Eat pizza. And give it a good review

I don’t live in Calgary and this place is located close to where my brother lives. Went there for lunch with four adults and six kids. The host was nice, our server was a little slow and a little unresponsive initially to our request to have the kitchen look into egg and nut allergies that our kids have.
For my brother’s kids with no allergies, the serving size for the kids menu Chicken tenders and Spaghetti and Meatballs was very generous. We had to wait about half an hour for the rest of the food. The waitress tried to get our order for the quesadilla ($ 14) for our kids out — which our three kids split. We supplemented that with a full order of nachos ($ 21) and side fries. That was plenty. The French Onion was very good — what made it unique was that it was covered with both melted cheese and a puff pastry as well. Really excellent and worth trying if you are a fan of French onion. Second best to the Sofitel in San Francisco. My wife had soup of day which was a cream of mushroom — she said it was ok and was a little disappointed that the cup of soup did not have any bread. My brother had the burger with the deep fried avocado and it looked good. my sister in law had the Matador salad — which was beef and veggie kebob which looked fantastic plentiful.
We would definitions go back given the proximity to my brother’s place. Food was tasty and the portion size was good value. Wait staff could be a little better, but they were not rude or anything.

While visiting from Ontario for a family reunion we all went to lunch
At Spot On (6 adults and seven kids). The service was excellent. The food arrived promptly, to the delight of hungry kids, and was rated excellent by everyone in the party. The burgers were hand made and well seasoned, pizzas for the kids were well received including two gluten free pizzas. The portion sizes were quite ample and you won’t leave hungry. We are looking forward to a return visit and will definitely eat here again.

Whenever I see a new restaurant with solid reviews I make sure to add it to my list of places to try, this was the case with Spot On Kitchen & Bar. First of all I was very happy to get away from eating downtown; seems like the majority of the time I’m eating out it’s a trek to Calgary’s busy core. So heading to a restaurant in the quieter and unassuming Garrison Green was a breath of fresh air! Spot On is located on the corner of Richard Road and Richard Way in the Southwest where Local 002 used to be, you’ll notice it right away with its fun and bright new sign and branding! There’s plenty of parking as well and it’s free, another plus over not eating downtown! Upon entering you’ll take in their bright and homey interior, the décor has a simple but modern feel to it with rustic and local elements that make for a very relaxed and cozy environment. The hostess was super friendly and was happy to let us pick our table as it was a quieter evening. The restaurant is broken into a lounge and dining room, but both areas flow freely into each other to maintain the open concept. We sat in the lounge which still felt very relaxed and welcoming, not loud and hectic like most separate restaurant lounges. There’s also a beautiful looking patio we would have tried had the weather cooperated.
Their menu offers items created with locally sourced food and selections of a gastropub variety, nothing feels too out there and a lot of it feels Canadian. Things like their poutines, Alberta beef, Quebec cheese curds and maple bacon just scream Canadian comfort food. But then they also have a ton of fresh and colourful ingredients added as a twist to your usual pub menu items, a «Tacos N’ Mexi» section, pastas, thin crust pizza and even weekend brunch! Their selection is great, well-​rounded but not overwhelming or too much to go through. There are even a lot of gluten-​free options throughout their entire menu! Their beer selection is adequate for your average beer drinker, but beer snobs will likely be a bit disappointed. Their cocktail menu sticks to the basics, but they looked equipped enough to take most requests. Finally their wine menu is definitely an improvement on the former two and offers a nice selection of reds and whites, along with a couple roses and a few champagne options.
Our server Mia was great; she was accommodating and on the ball with everything. Even when we were changing orders right after saying them, she remained patient and friendly lol :). She made sure to check-​up on us more than once and ensure we had everything we needed, and was happy to answer any questions we had about the food or the restaurant. It also seemed like she was well trained on the menu and knew it well, I’m always impressed when a server can confidently point you in the right direction and read the table well. For food we split a half order of their «El Grande Nachos» w/​chicken, I can see why they’re called El Grande as even a half order was substantial! For our mains I went with the special which was the «Steakout Sandwich», for my side I had Kennebec fries and my fiancée had the Maple Canuck Burger with a caesar salad on the side. The nachos were just okay for me, the toppings were good but the tortilla chips weren’t my favorite nor was the salsa. To be fair I don’t like most restaurant salsas as I like my salsa hot and spicy! My steak sandwich was cooked perfectly and it was definitely a quality AAA cut and the fries were great. By the far the biggest winner at the table was the Maple Canuck Burger, luckily my fiancée couldn’t finish it all and I could sample it. It was so tender and the flavour combination was unreal, I tried parts on their own which were all great and as a whole it comes together amazingly! In my top 5 burgers for sure!
Super impressed by Spot On Kitchen & Bar, exceeded my expectations and delivered great service and even greater food! Definitely one I’ll be excited to re-​visit!

I give it 5 stars cause it’s about time someone in the area opens up a restaurant that is family friendly while still having great food, wine, specials and not making me find a Boston pizza. The other other choice in Marda, Garrison, Altadore and Killarney are Opa which is on for fast food but not for a sit down evening for a great meal. The food as well is really great. Pizzas are great, tacos, burgers and fries. The kids (and I) love the chicken fingers and friends. Wednesday I half price wine which is lovely to not pay $ 12 per glass. Overall a very welcome addition to the area and such great food and service I would drive for it.

Wonderful food. Monday night was pizza night. Reasonable prices and very tasty. Atmosphere very nice too.

A bright «Spot» in the area! Have eaten here several times since they opened in March and the food has been great each time. Fish tacos are as good as I have had in Hawaii, Burgers are huge and may be the best I have had. Seem to have some sort of special happening any day of the week. I heard there is music on Tuesday nights, but have not had a chance to check that out yet… will do that soon. Best of Luck and keep up the good work!

Went to out last night expecting to eat at Local 002, but found that it had been replaced with Spot On.
This place is affiliated with 4^th Spot in the NW and seems to have the same menu. We decided on pizza (the «Karuzo’s» thick crust) and some pints (some kind of happy hour deal at $ 5).
Overall, a good experience. Great service! My only complaint is that the pizza was kind of undercooked — the crust was too pale and didn’t have enough crunch. I want to say 3 stars for the pizza, but 4 stars overall, especially considering they had just opened the day before.