Donna Mac
681 Reviews
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- Thursday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Friday11:30 AM–11 PM
- Saturday11 AM–11 PM
- Sunday11 AM–9 PM
- Monday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–10 PM
About the Business
Donna Mac |
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+14037193622
1002 9 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0B5
Hours
- Thursday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Friday11:30 AM–11 PM
- Saturday11 AM–11 PM
- Sunday11 AM–9 PM
- Monday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday11:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–10 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Good for kids
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Bar on-site
- High chairs
- Outdoor seating
- Late-night food
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Great cocktails
- Gender-neutral washroom
Recommended Reviews
R Rathore
03.10.2023
Donna Mac
Great experience. I hadn’t heard of Donna Mac but was invited for brunch by my family.Walking up to the restaurant, it looked open and inviting especially with all of the windows.Walking in, I was pleasantly greeted even though the server was a little busy I knew I had her attention enough so that she could finish with the client she was already helping and she attended me directly after assisting the other patron. I don’t think she felt rushed either, because it seemed her needs were met and the server moved on.I was seated promptly as she seemed to know exactly were my family was but I didn’t feel like an annoyance even though I was about five minutes late for our reservation.Our table server was prompt with asking for my drink order and exposing the menu. She was polite and didn’t rush me for my order.We had a few brief questions that were answered exactly which made our orders go through quicker.While waiting on our food we all commented on the decor of the restaurant. It’s such a big and open space but they were still able to make it feel cozy and comfortable. There was a brunch rush going on but we weren’t bothered by ambient noise and I felt like there was adequate enough that we didn’t have to worry about eavesdropping.The food service was prompt and the plating was great. Each serving plate was different and retro and the food fit it well with the portions.I had the pirogies with pork belly and it was fantastic. Our table shared their house salad with fresh greens and mushrooms with a perfect amount of dressing on it.Unfortunately there were no leftovers because the food was portioned properly. We had enough to fill ourselves and maybe two more bites.I will be back for the service, food, ambiance.
Amanda Krishnakumar
27.09.2023
Donna Mac
Loved the Vietnamese crepe! Was super decadent, but that fish sauce caramel was really great!
Jack Sun
24.08.2023
Donna Mac
Drink (long island) - 8/10, not much of a cocktail drinker but this was refreshing and not too sweet.Croquettes - 9/10, crunchy exterior, smooth interior, accompanying sauce makes it one of the best appys.Rotating bread - 8.3/10, last time I came I enjoyed the bread rotation they had more. Depends on what bread they have that dayZa'atar fries - 9/10, crispy fries that are still soft on the inside. Wish they had more sauce. Large amount of fries for the priceSalad - didn't eat. great portions, pictures don't do it justice, the salad was piled high.Steak - 7.9/10, steak was well cooked, puree and toppings paired well with the steak. Didn't like that the caramelized onions were whole in this dish, quite sweet. Small portion of steak for the price.Mac and cheese - 7.5/10, pasta was cooked well, did not like the excess of the crunchy topping.Cookie with cream - 8.5/10, soft and sweet cookie and the cream helps cut some of the sweetness. Great end to the mealService - 7.8/10, service was good, water was filled a couple times throughout the night.Atmosphere - 9/10, comfortable seating, interior design is nice (plants, colour palette, open kitchen design), lighting could be just a tad brighter but that's more of a personal preference. On the rare occasion there are times where it can get loud and you have to somewhat shout to be able to hold a conversation.
Chad Moore
18.08.2023
Donna Mac
We stopped in for a quick late afternoon veggie lunch.The place has a clean, open, all glass look to it. The music is inviting and the vibe is chill. Great for people watching too. On to the food!!! We went for a happy hour deep fried cauliflower slider, brussels sprouts and carrot cake. I’m savory and my wife is sweet (she may be reading this). The sprouts were massive and nicely seasoned, crisp and well presented, my slider was crunchy, but of heat and the bun was soft with a bit of toasty goodness. The carrot cake was a clear winner with layers and a picture perfect presentation. A great spot that is central, has great service and a ton of vegetarian options. Give it a shot and leave happy!
Kristy Chen
12.08.2023
Donna Mac
Food was pretty good and their aioli fries were superb. Although the entrees did not have a lot to it, I would’ve liked some more veggies with my sandwich, a decent experience overall. The decor is great and there is lots of space. The service was very attentive and I loved how clean everything was.
Colin Meade
01.08.2023
Donna Mac
Brought some industry friends from out of town here the other night. The gent serving us was fantastic, food was amazing, and we had a great time. Some items we re ordered they were so good. My wife and I have been here 3 times including this time and it's always been outstanding. We usually have our 4 year old with us and they're great with accommodations in that regard as well given its a very nice downtown restaurant. Go, you won't be disappointed!
Erika Goaldway
25.07.2023
Donna Mac
We visited Donna Mac on Sun afternoon for brunch. I loved their interior, decor was so beautiful and elevated! I had Turkish eggs, it came with lemon yogurt sauce with lots of herb like dill, I liked it so much more than hollandaise sauce, it was fresh, light and delicious. The chick peas were also seasoned well and goes well with the yogurt sauce. Sourdough was chard nicely, it was delicious, I recommend if you are looking for something light as I was still hungry after eating it. I also tried fried chicken, it was crispy and heavily seasoned, borderline too salty but I enjoyed it. Carrot cake was also good, it came with beautiful sweet carrot chips with caramelized walnuts, cake was not too sweet and icing has saltiness to it, and it was beautifully presented on a cute plate! I personally am not a big fan of very moist cake and this cake was a bit too most, and it was too much icing to cake. It was $11 and I thought it was not worth the price.My friend had beet pastrami sandwich, I LOVED this sandwich, it had a lot of beets and a lot of flavors, 100% recommend! But I wish it came with some side, side fries are $7, the price is as same as appetizer item - Zaatar fries, I personally thought add on side items should be smaller potion and more affordable price, but it is just my personal opinion.One thing we felt like need an improvement was that the beet pastrami sandwich was not listed as vegetarian item and it also said ‘ask for VEG’ meaning, ask for vegan option. We found it a bit confusing as we initially thought it was ‘beef’ pastrami as it did not have vegetarian icon on the menu.Also our server did not come back after she delivered food, when there were only 2 other tables when we were eating.I loved their flavors, I’d love to come back for dinner time!
Ruby Raguindin
24.07.2023
Donna Mac
A personal Calgary favourite. Their food is always delicious and they have some the friendliest staff. We usually dine in (which is great because their tables are really spacious and well laid-out) but we dined on their dog friendly patio for the first time and it was great. They have tall wood fences surrounding the outdoor seating area, which makes you feel less like you’re eating on the sidewalk.
Alycia Ryan
22.07.2023
Donna Mac
Wonderful experience here! The food is so fresh and delicious. The beet pastrami sandwich is out of this world! So much flavor. The tomato salad was also overwhelming in a good way. I had basic expectations for this but it was much more. Their sour dough bread is perfect.Service was very attentive and the servers were knowledgeable and made good recommendations.
Shane Wenzel
21.07.2023
Donna Mac
An enjoyable atmosphere with its light classy interior and vintage vibe. Soft 60’s music is playing in the background, and a simple one-page menu with various choices.Try the fried Cauliflower, the Brussels and especially the Six Layer Schnitzel.
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1002 9 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0B5
Donna Mac