State & Main

Well Calgary. I tried. I waited until a night where I had nowhere to be arrived. As luck would have it I had a few hours to kill before hitting the airport for a trip.
I trundled down the street to State & Main where (pre-​oil crash holocaust) I couldn’t get in here to save my life mid-​day.
Now that the mind-​bending Calgarian lunch hour is somewhat dead… I’m sure no one will have a problem with getting in here — any time of day.
Food — ugh. I can’t speak for all of it but I saw 3 pizzas, tasted one and they were just gooey and not thought out. Pricing? Well, overpriced as in every aspect of the Calgary market — especially for what you get.
Service — now HERE please take note Calgary. There was a FANTASTIC bartender who waited on our table that was fast, polite and really great. I was thoroughly impressed by this as you rarely see it in this city. He’s a gem and I hope they hold onto him because he’d have me coming back even though the food sucks.
Bevvies: Decent selection of beer AND they have my favourite Dark & Stormy so, I’m likely to go back for a drink at least. Definitely not a pizza.

A good spot for lunch, especially when the cocktails are on special. Kids are welcome which is awesome. Food is good, really like the jalapeño cheeae mashed potatoes and the homemade cinnamon buns are delicious.
Has a nice décor inside and a good sized patio outside. Its really busy during lunch so make a reservation!

A few waitress was quite rude in regard to us standing near there drink pick up area. Yes I understand I am in you way but if I am paying for my drinking and I am in your way is because your bartender is serving me there. No need to be rude to customers! Not coming back soon!

Went here to try it out with a girlfriend last week. After checking out the menu and seeing the milk and cookies I was really excited to try it. We went and ordered our dessert and some wine, the food and wine was great. The issue I had was with service. Our server embarrassed my friend by accusing her of being underage (after we showed our ids). We tried explaining the math to her and that yes we are both 18. It literally says on my friends ID «under 18 until November 2013». Even after pointing this out we received no apology, just attitude.
The food was great but the service really turned me off and I definitely won’t be returning to this location.

I’m less sanguine than reviewer CT about this restaurant’s contribution to the dining scene. There isn’t much to distinguish it from chains like Earl’s or Milestone’s, but those places seem to be doing fine, so I’m sure S&M will too. Like those places the menu is a bit of a masculine gastronomic grab bag, with burgers, steaks, meaty salads (e.g. Cobb), and south east asian bowls predominating. Happy hour specials consist of about a dollar off select beverages and appetizers. Dark interior with low lighting and plenty of televisions makes it feel like a cross between a sports bar and a casual lounge.
The grilled bread hamburger was substantial with straight up classic flavour, and there are a number of choices for sides. The sauteed brocollini was tasty if a bit underportioned, and the dill dip for the fries a nice touch. The Manhattan was just right. Minor variations on what you’d expect at other common chains are welcome, but don’t warrant an extra star, so three stars.

Great restaurant, great service, great food! Lots of people on a Friday lunch hour. It was bustling and very loud — a sign of a good restaurant!
I ordered the California Cobb Salad. It had pieces of grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, mesclun greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, hard-​boiled eggs and a lovely balsamic vinagrette. I enjoyed my salad very much!
My friend ordered the Chicken Tenders with an up-​order of sweet potato fries. She liked her meal.
I’ll be back to try out other dishes in the menu!