A grilled tenderloin is served up with lobster sausage, a green peppercorn demi-glace and mashed potatoes. Definitely for people with larger appetites. $36. (220 42 Ave. S.E., 403-287-9255, alloydining.com, @alloyrestaurant)
Bolero The Full Rodizio
Grilled meats like Brazilian-style top sirloin and pork sausage are stacked high on large skewers and carried around the room by energetic servers ready to carve off the perfect portion right at your table. $40. (6920 MacLeod Tr. S.E., 403-403-259-3119, bolerocalgary.ca, @bolerofiregrill)
Borgo Tratorria Grilled Pork and Rosemary Sausages
Get a taste of an Italian summer. A duo of plump, rich-tasting sausages are served with a fresh panzanella salad. $16. (818 16 Ave. S.W., 403-245-2202)
Broken Plate Lamb Chops
Meaty chops are char-grilled, topped with oregano butter, vegetables and Greek signature lemon potatoes. Opa! $31. (104, 350 Aspen Glen Landing, 403-457-3000, brokenplate.ca, @broken_plate)
Charcut Grilled Butcher Steak
The butcher steak never leaves the menu here. Cooked until medium-rare and topped with arugula, matchstick potatoes and chimichurri, it’s always a winner. $19. (899 Centre St S., 403-984-2180, charcut.com, @charcut)
Model Milk The Burger
Arguably one of the most raved about burgers in the city. Here, Justin Leboe’s meaty offering is topped with mushroom ragout and cheese curds. $19. (308 17 Ave. S.W., 403-265-7343, modelmilk.ca, @modelmilkbistro)
Muse Grilled Alberta Bone-in Rib Eye for Two
Dating a carnivore? Share Muse’s grilled rib eye with roasted beets and potato blini and topped with barnaise and a port reduction. $78. (107 10A St. N.W., 403-670-6873, muserestaurant.ca, @muserestaurant)
NOtaBLE Grilled Alberta Lamb Sirloin
A thick cut of lamb sirloin is grilled, then rested on top of a tomato and Boursin cheese risotto and finished with mint parsley pesto. $36. (4611 Bowness Rd. N.W., 403-288-4372, notabletherestaurant.ca, @notablecalgary)
Vin Room Lamb Kabobs
The only thing better than sitting on the nicest patio in Mission is biting into chef Claire Cameron’s kabobs, which are served with a sweet, bright tumeric sauce and wilted greens. $12. (2310 4 St. S.W., 403-457-5522, vinroom.com, @vinroom)
Vintage Chophouse Canada Prime New York Strip
You can’t go wrong with a classically grilled steak at this swank restaurant. Pair it with lobster mashed potatoes and you’ll be one happy patron. $37. (322 11 Ave. S.W., 403-262-7262, vintagechophouse.com, @VintageChophous)