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Pigeonhole - 17th Ave, Calgary, AB

Pigeonhole - 17th Ave

4.7
4.7
1764 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Dining Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Join the flock. Dine on eclectic shareables, imbibe an ever-changing drink list, and groove to a diverse vinyl collection in a buzzing service driven space.

Additional information

  • Location
    306 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A8
  • Phone number
    (403) 452-4694
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Dining Bar, European, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat 10:30–01:00 Sun 10:30–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Merritt Gordon

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Offers

  • Afternoon Snack Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 14:00 - 17:00,Sat - 14:00 - 17:00
    Afternoon imbibery with a condensed food menu focused on light bites and seafood.

  • Late Night Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 22:00 - 00:45
    Indulge on half priced bottles of wine, and half priced chilled seafood during our buzzing and boisterous late night happy hour. Available on Friday and Saturday evenings after 10:00pm.

Menu

Seafood

  • east coast oysters (6)

    red plum mignonette, house hot sauce

    • scallop crudo

      melon, chili citrus vinaigrette, marcona almonds

      • victoria's seafood platter

        east coast oysters, snow crab cluster, chilled shrimp, marinated mussels, accoutrements

        • shrimp cocktail

          fanny craddock sauce, spicy cocktail sauce

          • northern divine caviar

            30 grams, crème fraîche, potato chips

            Small Plates

            • mushroom croquettes

              avonlea white cheddar, rosemary aioli

              • endive & castelvetrano olives

                winter citrus, candied hazelnuts, mint

                • wagyu beef tartare

                  roasted cheddar cream, shallot, horseradish

                  • stracciatella & grilled radicchio

                    honey crisp apple, praline vinaigrette, croutons

                    • charred cabbage

                      shaved mimolette, jalapeno salad cream

                      • poplar bluff beets

                        umeboshi vinaigrette, feta, sunflower seed, watercress

                        On Bread

                        • heirloom tomato toastie

                          fried cheese curd, piperade, basil

                          • little mac burger

                            martin's potato bun, russian dressing, american cheddar, iceberg, pickles

                            • atlantic cod sandwich

                              tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, chili cucumber, american cheddar

                              • nathan's famous hot dog

                                chicago style- relish, ketchup, mustard OR jalapeno slaw, celery salt

                                Large Plates

                                • ricotta cavatelli

                                  lobster mushroom, bacon, rosemary, poached egg

                                  • half chicken schnitzel

                                    sourdough crust, mushroom cream, dijionnaise

                                    • west coast sockeye salmon

                                      fondant potato, buttermilk, swiss chard, dill

                                      • slow roasted duck legs

                                        potato and rutabaga purée, eggplant, jus gras

                                        • steak frites

                                          striploin, black garlic butter, skinny fries, aioli

                                          Sides

                                          • warm cerignola olives

                                            ancho chili, oregano

                                            • skinny fries

                                              garlic aioli

                                              • crispy potato hashbrown

                                                kennebec potatoes, parmesan, truffle dip

                                                • roasted mini peppers

                                                  calabrian chili vinaigrette, fried garlic

                                                  • grilled broccolini and cheese

                                                    roasted garlic vinaigrette, puffed buckwheat

                                                    • bibb lettuce salad

                                                      buttermilk vinaigrette, crispy shallots, fresh herbs

                                                      Sweets

                                                      • soft serve sundae

                                                        sweet clover, toasted oats, honey caramel

                                                        • warm maple cake

                                                          poached prunes, toasted oats, honey caramel

                                                          • crispy chocolate profiterole

                                                            made by marcus vanilla ice cream, nutella

                                                            Last updated: 23 March 2024

                                                            What 1,764 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                            4.7
                                                            4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                            • 4.7Food
                                                            • 4.7Service
                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                            • 4.4Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Loved For

                                                            • Calgary / Southern Alberta

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                                                            • Calgary

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                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Pigeonhole on 17th Ave is a vibrant culinary gem, known for its "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "charred cabbage," "beef tartare," and delightful "cocktails." The ambiance is both cozy and chic, with vinyl records adding to the experience. A must-visit for any occasion.

                                                            1,764 Reviews

                                                            1. Karen

                                                              Las Vegas2 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined today

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              First timer. Had the Snow Crab toast and the Hot Chicken Sandos and we each had a glass of wine. Good food. Good service. Music was a little loud. parking is challenging at peak hours (645 pm), and we each had a car and both of us had to park around the block so expect to walk a block.

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                                                            2. KateS

                                                              Edmonton2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              From the moment we came in to the service and the incredible food. I’m floored and grateful I got to experience such magic. When I’m visiting town I will be sure to go again!!

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                                                            3. Gus VIP

                                                              Calgary3 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on 24 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              Service was perfect but food portions are small for the price.

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                                                            4. Kyle

                                                              Calgary24 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 24 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Our servers were all excellent, the food was terrific, and the vibe is always great. Always happy with Pigeonhole and would recommend to anyone.

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                                                            5. Andreja

                                                              Toronto5 reviews

                                                              4.0

                                                              Dined on 20 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The staff, ambiance, drinks (which were delicious !) and appetizers were amazing. Where points were lost was with the main course which was disappointing, because we were looking forward to trying it.

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                                                            6. Samantha VIP

                                                              Calgary5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 17 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Absolutely amazing!! Every single dish and cocktail was so good. Started with the scallop crudo, then had the mushroom croquettes and charred cabbage, and finally shared the Manitoba pickerel. Exceeded expectations. Super friendly servers as well!!

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                                                            7. Yasmin

                                                              Toronto1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 13 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              The pork belly was delicious! The overall atmosphere and meals were excellent. We will return for sure. A lovely place for dinner.

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                                                            8. Eric

                                                              Calgary5 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              It was mostly fun, service was great. But it was pretty loud where we were seated.

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                                                            9. Darcy

                                                              Calgary13 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Amazing experience at Pigeonhole. The service, the portions, the flavour, the presentation all were the best we have experienced. This was our first time, and will not be our last. If you have not experienced a real treasure in DT Calgary, then please make the time to.
                                                              Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded on 10 February 2025
                                                              Darcy! Thank you so much for your review! Glad your first outing with us was a hit, can't wait to host you the next number of times! All the best, Connor S, AGM

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                                                            10. Claire

                                                              Calgary6 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              This is my third time at Pigeonhole, and it does not disappoint. The food is outstanding - some of my personal faves are the charred cabbage, the mushroom croquettes and the warm maple cake. So so good! The service is also incredible, very friendly and personable staff, and a cozy ambience to top it all off. I highly recommend this spot!
                                                              Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded on 10 February 2025
                                                              Hey Claire! Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! I'm very partial to the Maple Cake myself! Can't wait to host you a 4th, 5th and 6th time! All the best, Connor S, AGM

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                                                            Pigeonhole - 17th Ave is rated 4.7 stars by 1764 OpenTable diners.

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                                                            2 people
                                                            19:00
                                                            Booked 39 times today
                                                            Google Map for Pigeonhole - 17th Ave

                                                            306 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A8

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (403) 452-4694
                                                            • Price
                                                              CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Dining Bar, European, Bistro
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–01:00 Sat 10:30–01:00 Sun 10:30–21:00
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Private Lot
                                                            • Payment Options
                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                              Merritt Gordon

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