Pigeonhole
687 Reviews
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- Thursday5–10 PM
- Friday5 PM–1 AM
- Saturday10:30 AM–1 AM
- Sunday10:30 AM–9 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday5–10 PM
- Wednesday5–10 PM
About the Business
Pigeonhole |
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+14034524694
306 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A8
Hours
- Thursday5–10 PM
- Friday5 PM–1 AM
- Saturday10:30 AM–1 AM
- Sunday10:30 AM–9 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday5–10 PM
- Wednesday5–10 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Bar on-site
- Outdoor seating
- Late-night food
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Great cocktails
Recommended Reviews
Leesha Kanbour
03.10.2023
Pigeonhole
One of the best spots in the city, and quickly becoming my local haunt.The late night happy hour on the weekend is incredible - good vibes, fun music, flowing wine, and lots of oysters. As if that’s not enough, their tartar is among the best I have ever had, their brunch is delicious, and the service is always top notch.
CY Siu
02.10.2023
Pigeonhole
Came here for a weekend brunch - best to make reservations or it can be quite busy very fast. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Large list of beers, wines and cocktails. Brunch and lunch range from $15-25. There is a lot of care and quality that goes into the food and its presentation. For those who choose the toast option - it is mainly an open faced toast and it is a thick slice of crunch (much like a stable plate to hold the toppings). The crab melt was extremely flavourful and you smell the crab/seafood components. I would personally recommend the full breakfast or souffle pancakes. The pork belly here was my highlight - texture to flavour.
Zoo Man
30.09.2023
Pigeonhole
Good service and nice atmosphere. Food were bit over seasoned but overall not bad. Wish they have more layers of flavour, and their dish sizes were bit larger. I like that they don’t rush people.
Christopher Zsofcsin
24.09.2023
Pigeonhole
We had the hamburger with fries, mushroom croquette and Pancakes. The croquettes and hamburger was very good but the Pancakes were too sweet for us. The service was very friendly and fast and the place very nice and clean. Only problem I had was how close the seating is. We didn't feel so comfortable and felt like we had to whisper between the 2 other couple dates next to us. I don't think I would come back unless I was in a big group and we can get the bigger stand alone table.
Kristy McAvena
19.09.2023
Pigeonhole
Stopped here after a day at the stampede.We sat at the bar and ordered 2 apps and a main to share.If you’re into non-alcoholic cocktails, they have some great ones here. My girlfriend had the matcha one and winter berry. Both were tasty and a good replacement for a regular cocktail.We had the waygu tartare, the cabbage, and the halibut.The tartare I would come back and get again and again, excellent flavour and very tasty.The charred cabbage came piled high with grated cheddar - why? It was good without for sure.The halibut was good, but the star of that dish is the gnudo it comes with. They were packed with flavour and I would eat a dish of just those.Overall the service was good, but there was a lull between dishes (30-45 min) which was too long if you had somewhere to go after your meal.
Erika Ravnsborg
12.09.2023
Pigeonhole
This is a nice place but... Yeah here is the story. The outside looks a little sketchy and dirty but once you get inside, you see the true beauty of this place. The ambience is really cool. I love the brick and mortar feel with it's red chandelier as a pop of color and statement piece. It's like stepping into a place where time has stood still.Our server was great! He really took care of us and made sure that we were enjoying our time there. No matter how busy he was he made sure to stop and see us. He knew the menu well and made some good suggestions. A big thank you to him.Sadly, there are some big downsides. There is not a lot of options especially for those who love a vegetarian fare. I didn't see a whole lot of items for anyone who has other dietary restrictions either. So that is a reason that I docked it a star.Now here is another reason why I docked it another star. For what we got, it was sure expensive. Yes it was delicious but it costs a lot of money to just have an egg on some toast with a little cheese foam. Then there was the eggs, toast, and salad that my friend had gotten. Again it was lovely but to have to pay so much for that ($20+) just doesn't seem right. This is the kind of thing you can make at home and not break the bank account.All in all, this was a pleasant experience but a person sure has to pay for it. Frankly, if I have to spend a pretty penny for my food, I would want something that I would not be able to make myself. It needs to be more elevated and unique.
Mark Lack
12.08.2023
Pigeonhole
A great experience! We had the prawn cocktail, which was good but I probably wouldn't order it again, it didn't jump out as anything special. Then we had the Beef Tartar, it was delicious and the presentation was perfect. Following that, we had the charred cabbage and again it was awesome, full of flavor. Somehow we had room for the chicken schnitzel, I have never had chicken made this way and it was stunningly good! Finally our server, Justin, was super and made us feel welcome and was very relaxed. He is a real asset that I hope the management appreciate. We will be back!
Eric Leung
25.07.2023
Pigeonhole
Came here for a night out. On this occasion, we started with the mushroom croquettes and the charred cabbage. Both were very tasty. The croquettes were very crispy and the cabbage had a nice creamy & cheesy sweetness.This was followed by the little mac burger (it is like a fancy big mac from McDonald's), ricotta dumplings (a light lemon freshness to these soft dumplings), chicken schnitzel (crispy sour dough skin with tender chicken and the gravy was light/not too salty), and crispy hash browns (crispy on the outside, soft & smooth on the inside and pairs well with the truffle sauce). I would recommend every one of these!Definitely will be back for more!
Albert Mah
24.07.2023
Pigeonhole
Amazing food. Fantastic service, probably one of our best experiences out in a long time. Attentive server. Checked on us often. The table beside us had the chicken schnitzel and it looked amazing. We got the halibut instead. Great experience. Would recommend!
Shining Chang
20.07.2023
Pigeonhole
My partner and I dined in here last Friday and had a wonderful time with excellent food, top notch service, and good vibe.Recommended dish: Wagyu beef tartareRecommended drink: Hakuna matchata (free of spirit)**contains pistachiosFood:We tried the 2023 YYC food & drink experience menu and every dish was delicious (we tried EVERYTHING). I have never been a fan of grapefruit or olives but eating here has changed my mind and inspired me to try new flavour pairing. The Wagyu beef tartare was my favourite dish (available in their regular menu) in which the taste was expertly well balanced (salt, fat, acid, bread vs tartare ratio) and opened my appetite for the second course. Both the Alberta trout and white lasagna were tasty, especially the oyster mushrooms in the lasagna... the more I eat, the more I craved!Critique: while both the trout and the lasagna tasted great, I find them too much on the fat and perhaps including an element of citrus would help elevate both dishes and make them easier on the stomach.Both desserts were good. Loved the oat crisp in the roasted caramel apple. Loved the dark chocolate juniper ganache with medaleines. Loved that both were not too sweet, which is a common issue with desserts.The Hakuna matchata (drink) that we ordered on the side was nutty and refreshing. I would highly recommend matcha lovers to give this a chance.Service:Excellent! The staff were informative, friendly, and pleasant. They made us want to go back again.Atmosphere & decor:Good music. Unique decor. The lighting was on the dimmer side to set for a warmer and lay back atmosphere, which I adore. One concern I have is that the rest room is only accessible at the upper level, which may be an issue for those who have difficulty with stairs (i.e. wheel chair accessibility may be a concern).
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306 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A8
Pigeonhole