The Toad ‘n’ Turtle is a pub that prides itself on its food. Rather than serving the usual pub fare, it serves house-smoked meats and a large selection of succulent appetizers such as pulled pork poutine and coconut shrimp.
Prior to opening Toad ‘n’ Turtle’s flagship Barlow location in 2001, founder and co-owner Paul Tomlinson visited busy pubs all across North America to learn their secrets. “I realized besides having good service, it was good food,” he says. “We have chefs in every location, and our food is made in-house, not out of a box.”
Those chefs smoke their own meats and cheeses, creating unique flavours that are hard, if not impossible, to find elsewhere in the city. The Toad’s loyal clientele return again and again for pulled pork, brisket and pastrami sandwiches. Even the pizza sauce is smoked.
Tomlinson is most proud of the establishment’s enormously popular Maui ribs, a recipe of his own invention inspired by Azeka Ribs, a famed but now defunct Korean short-rib shack in Maui. He intuitively experimented for over seven years by plying his relatives and friends with regular, experimental barbecue meals, and the effort paid off. “I’d say it’s 90 or 95 per cent of what Azeka had,” he says with satisfaction. “You can’t get it anywhere. It’s prime rib cut across the bones. They aren’t short ribs. The meat is tender. We marinate it for a minimum of 72 hours before we will serve it.”
Calamari
Tende,Crispy Calamari rings
Rib Bites
bone in Pork Ribs,and Pepper
Toad Stools
Mushroom Caos filled with crab
Greek Flatbread
Crispy flat bread crust
Mini Yorkis
Sausage N Pretzel
In house baked pretzel
Nachos
Maui Ribs
Thinly Sliced Hawaian Style
Curry Mussles
Sweet and tender pei Mussles
Fried Mussles
Crispy Battered fried dill Pickles
Chicken Fingers
Four tender Chicken Strps
Classic Poutine
Fries Cheese Curds,House gravy
Pulled Pork Poutine
Fries,Award winning slow smoked
Margarita Prawns
6 Chilled tequila marinated prawns
Coconut Prawns
8 Crispy Coconut Coated tiger Prawns
Quesdilla
Tender Chicken Breast,Peppers
Tnt Platter
Calamari,Matgarita Prawns
Daily Vraft Soup
House Salad
Mixed astisan greens,cucumber
Ceasar Salad
Thai chicken Salad
A Chilled marinated chicken breast
Quino Salad
Tri Color Quinograins,Mixed greens
Spinach Summer Salad
Baby Spinach crisp apple Slices
Spinach N Beet Salad
Quinoa Grains,mixed greens,Oven roasted vegetables
Veggie Cocktail
Fresh carrot breast
Popeye Wrap
Boby Spinach,fresh tomato,feta
Angry Chicken Wrap
Juicy Chicken breast,hot sauce
Brisket Wrap
Awrd Winning,Slow Smoked brisket
Pub Burger
Fresh 100 % Pure Patty,Crisp Lettuce
Angry Burger
Fresh,100% Pure beef Patty
Loaded Toad Burger
Fresh,100 % Pure beef Patty
King Burger
Fresh,100 % Pure beef Patty
Bison Burger
Alberta free range bison Patty
Veggie Burger
Veggie Patty,sayteed mushrooms crisp lettuce
Beef Dip
Award winning slow smoked Brisket
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Award winning slow smoked pulled Pork
Pastrami Stack
Slow Smoked Pastrami,swiss cheese
Brisket Sandwich
Award winning slow smoked brisket
Tnt Club
Grilled Chicekn Breast Peppered bacon
Cuban Pork Sandwich
Award winning Pulled Pork,smoked ham
Turkey Havarti
Tender sliced turkey breast,havarti cheese
Steak Sandwich
"Sterling silver"top Sirloin
Loaded Turtle Pizza
Smoked ham,Pepperroni,Pineapple,Mushrooms,Mozzarella Cheese
Carnivore Pizza
Smoked ham,Pepperroni,Sausage,Peppered bacon
Vegetarian Pizza
Mushrooms,Peppers,Spinach,feta cheese
Fish N Chips
Crispy tender Pei mussles in our rose sauce
Mussles Linguini
Sweet and tender pei mussles
Butter Chicken
Tender chciekn breast cubes
Edmontonian
2 Juicy bratwurst Sausages,Perogies
Shepherd's Pie
Lean ground beef,garlic mashed Potatoes
Stickly Toffe Pudding
Traditional british dessert
Frangelico Chocolate Mouse
Light and airy chocolate
Crispy Vannila Pudding
Served with Chocolate Drizle
Cheese Cake
Mixed Berry or Chocolate Sauce
Mason Jar Cake
Black Forest cake,Brandies Cherries,Whipped Cream
Edmontonian Brakfast
2 Poached eggs a grilled bratwurst sausage
Bubble N Squeak
2 Eggs any Style,grilled bratwurst sausage
Egg Benedict
2 Poached eggs Smoked hjam.english muffin
Steak N eggs
flat Iron Steak grilled your liking 2 eggs
Poutine Breakfast
Hash browns,2 eggs any style
Bacon N Eggs
2 eggs any style 3 strips of Peppered bacon
omelette
3 eggs omelette with your choice of Fillings
Chicken Wing
BBQ Dill Pickle Garlic Parmesan Honey Garlic,Thai Peanut,Sweet Chili Garlic
Drinks
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The Toad’s two Calgary locations distinguish themselves with upper-floor patios and particularly good food. With selections from its on tap beer menu and fine array of scotch, enjoy house-smoked barbecue dishes. Pub-crawlers travel light, so opt for an appetizer, and try the pulled pork poutine or the Maui ribs.
View this Smart ListThe Toad ’n’ Turtle on Barlow Trail Northeast is a Brit pub that features its own wee Scotch club. Sampling the entirety of the club’s list of fine whiskies (not all at once, naturally) earns a member tumbler with your name etched on it and a place on the mirror of fame. Specials are conferred upon club members throughout the year.
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