Raja's Grill Calgary
Reviews of Raja's Grill Calgary
from GoogleYou know when you get a recommendation for a place, and you think, “okay yeah, let’s try it” and then you go and it blows your expectations out of the water? That’s Raja’s Grill. We are visiting from Winnipeg and had to stop per a recommendation from a family friend and boy was it worth it!!!! Garlic naan? Melts in your mouth. Beef nihari? The kind you write home about. Chicken handi? Perfectly spicy. Short ribs? The reason we came, and the most delicious, tender, short ribs I’ve had probably ever. The size of the seating area is not proportional to how fantastic this place is—a family friendly atmosphere with prompt, personable service. As we ate, there were literally two groups of people waiting to sit—you must come to Raja’s Grill!!!!
The reviews do not lie! Raja’s Grill is one of my new top eats in Calgary. Butter chicken, biryani rice, garlic naan, and then short ribs. 10/10!
We had a terrible experience at Raja Grill. The owner seated us with another family with only 3–4 inches between the tables—our elbows were literally touching. There was no proper space or privacy. The naan was also undercooked, table were dirty But the worst part came after our food arrived. We had been eating for only about 10 minutes when the owner came over and told us to finish quickly because another family was waiting outside for our table. Seriously? We are paying customers, not eating for free. If customers are only allowed 10 minutes to eat, maybe the restaurant should put a timer on the wall or menu! We were so uncomfortable and upset that we stopped eating and left. What made it worse was the complete lack of apology or embarrassment from the owner face . Being busy is understandable, but rushing paying customers out after 10 minutes just to make more money is unacceptable. Very poor customer service. Respect your customers instead just collecting money, YOU ARE BEING GREEDY , learn some customer service I wish I could give Zero star. Worst restaurant
Went to Raja's Grill on Edmonton Trail and was immediately greeted by the very friendly owner, who took the time to talk with us about the dishes.We ordered the BBQ Butter Chicken, and it was brilliant—so rich in flavor! The ribs were equally amazing and incredibly succulent. We paired everything with their perfectly cooked butter naan, which was a real highlight. As a nice surprise, we tried their rice pudding at the end, and I highly recommend it. This is easily one of the best restaurants around!
Came in for dinner, was greeted with a great atmosphere, super cheerful service. Will definitely come back if I’m in Calgary again. Food was phenomenal, tandoori fish especially blew me away. Cannot reccomend enough
Went there for the first time and it was a great experience. Ordered halwa puri and naan chanay. both were absolutely delicious. The owner was kind and welcoming. The service was really quick. Will definitely keep going!
Excellent food. Was in Calgary for a night and tried this place. Very yummy. Must recommend. Will try again whenever I visit Calgary.
Overall a nice place to try some good Pakistani food. We went there for the beef short ribs and it was not disappointing at all. The owner is a very humble and friendly Pakistani, making sure his guests are well taken care of. Highly recommended for trying something nice in Calgary!
Raja’s Grill on Edmonton Trail in Calgary is a gem! 100% HALAL. We ordered the white grilled chicken and boneless malaise boti—both were tender, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The chana curry was rich and delicious, complementing the meal beautifully. Excellent service and authentic flavors. Highly recommend for anyone craving quality Pakistani cuisine!
About Raja's Grill Calgary
At 4524 Edmonton Trail, this family-run Pakistani BBQ kitchen grills over charcoal and open flame, using halal meat as standard practice.
What to order
Order the tandoori fish, even if you came for the kebabs. Diners also single out the short ribs, which many say are the most tender they have had, along with the beef nihari, butter chicken, biryani and garlic naan. The chicken handi and the halwa puri are worth trying too, and the halwa puri makes a good breakfast order. One diner said the garlic naan melts in the mouth.
What it's like
The staff are warm and the service is really quick, and the owner takes the time to talk you through the dishes, which is a big help if the menu is new to you. The room is cosy and popular, with tables set close together, so arrive early or call ahead at busy times.
Before you go
The rice pudding is a good way to finish, and the naan chanay is another morning order diners enjoy.
| Saturday | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Monday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Friday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |