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Pigeonhole

4.7
4.7
1472 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Dining Bar
All day drinking and dining from 11:00am-11:00pm. One menu for lunch, dinner and late night.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Dining Bar, European, Bistro

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (403) 452-4694

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Blair Clemis and Rebecca MacLeod

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    2nd St

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. LADuke

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Last night of the YYC Food and Drink Expo 2023. Great for foodies - that rainbow trout was phenomenal.
  2. LukeM

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Pigeon hole is a Calgary staple. The braised cabbage dish is my absolute favorite. Tried and true restaurant that needs to be cherished!
  3. Lisa

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another outstanding meal at Pigeonhole - we have found the food, the service and the overall experience to be consistently excellent!
  4. KristinaM

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love it . Food was amazing . Very cozy inside. Highly recommend to try this place
  5. MikeK

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was my sons 22nd birthday. He is very into making cocktails and enjoyed the menu. Food was excellent.
  6. Chelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A tasty meal, service was quick and attentive, and the atmosphere was great (music was a little loud at times but that may have been the song being played). Attended as part of YYC food and drink expo but will be coming back to partake of the regular menu.
  7. AndrewK

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Really great food, very attentive service. We will be sure to return.
  8. Csidegirl

    Vancouver

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our daughter’s birthday and we decided to meet them at Pigeonhole. Fabulous food, exceptional service and a really fun time. We tried a mixture of the tasting menus and added dishes to share. Gabriel was an excellent host and server. We were treated to a sample of bubbly for the birthday celebration! Thanks for making it a special evening
  9. Travelintwinkie

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was great! Beef tartare was one of the best!
  10. Radana

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3 of us dined there last night! Grace, the server, was great, food and ambience always superb! Will enjoy again.
  11. MichaelW

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Overall, the food and the service was good, but it was loud. The menu is varied, interesting and well executed. The location is great, the building is architecturally interesting, and they give plenty of space between the tables, so customers don’t feel like they’re jammed in. But, Pigeonhole, like so many other restaurants, let it’s good food, service and other charms down by playing music so loud that the only time one can talk is between songs. A good meal is rendered only okay if, when leaving, everyone at the table notes how quiet 17th Ave is in comparison to inside the restaurant.
  12. CaitlinW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as always. Brought my 4yr old daughter and my mother. Server Grace was so lovely.
  13. JaneA

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service all servers were friendly and provide great feedback on drinks they offer.
  14. Sfitzg02

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Had brunch with friends. I had reserved table for 4. One of us has very strict gluten & dairy free diet. I had put this on reservation, so the server asked who had dietary restrictions and helped with her order. My over hard eggs came out as poached eggs, the server quickly figured out the issue and quickly whisked away my plate. A whole new plate with the correct eggs was brought out about 5mins later. I was very appreciative that everything on the plate was hot (except the bibb salad). We all had a version of the Full breakfast, which was amazing! Nice seating and atmosphere. The music was a little loud at times, but bearable. We all enjoyed ourselves and we will probably go again.
  15. Dickymill

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great Nosh, good vibe, great service and allot fun. 👍
  16. EmTw

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun and good atmosphere. Earl grey martini was delicious. Fish was done perfectly.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time trying brunch at pigeonhole and it was fantastic! We had the cabbage, crab melt, croque madame, mushroom croquettes and the soufflé pancakes. Everything was delicious except the pancakes weren’t our favourite. They did seem a little undercooked in the middle but everything else was just so good we didn’t even mind!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pigeon never disappoints.
  19. StefanL

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gabe made our meal! The duck was crazy good and the tartare melted in your mouth. Loved it!
  20. HussV

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Pigeonhole is always a go to spot form me. Although, this time around there was a piece of plastic within my hot dog, which wasn't the greatest experience. Overall still a wonderful place!
  21. Holly

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a lovely date night! Would go back again for sure!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service here is outstanding. Food is incredible. Cocktails are unique and delicious
  23. SammyF

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an incredible experience with Avyn. We had a large group in and she made the night super enjoyable. As always, the staff, service, food, and experience was exceptional. Thanks pigeonhole :):)
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cocktails unbelievable Gabriel was great and food was perfectly prepared.
  25. TCfromTV

    Calgary

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Food was very good. Really cool spot to grab some food. It’s loud in there for sure, great place to go with some energy.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a friends birthday and we could not have been happier. Thanks so much to our wonderful and attentive server Grace for making the whole evening special. Try the steak !
  27. JayW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, amazing tapas. I would definitely go again.
  28. BaileyS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No complaints -- ambiance was incredible, food was delicious, and everyone was friendly. We will definitely return :)
  29. JVCal

    Calgary

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    The entire experience was saved by our server, who was very professional, approachable and helpful. Our charred cabbage dish must have had an off night because all my wife and I could taste was salt. Our server noticed our reaction and offered to take the dish away, as well as the item off our bill without having to ask. The other dishes were okay, but certainly nothing special. For the price point and reputation, we expected more. Needless to say we won’t be back anytime soon…

    PigeonholeResponded on February 25, 2023Thank you so much for this feedback. We always are looking for ways to improve what we do here at Pigeonhole. This information was brought to the attention of our kitchen team and we have made the appropriate adjustments. We are never happy when people leave their expirience dissatisfied, so we’d love to invite you back. Please reach out to me at tmcgaughey@pigeonholeyyca if you’d like to give us another chance, this way I can ensure your next visit is a positive one. Sincerely, Taylor

  30. RosalieW

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have been here a few times. Love love the food as always. Tried the grilled peppers this time but not a fan. But we don't have to love everything. We will definitely be back!
  31. Donna1358

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was amazing
  32. GinaC

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were all delicious. The mushroom croquettes were amazing, good for sharing
  33. ShainA

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good, portions could be a bit larger. Service was good too.
  34. EluvierAcosta

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place so very much! Best restaurant in the city. Service and food are outstanding :)
  35. MarkR

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner date at Pigeonhole! We went for our anniversary and were pleasantly surprised with everything from the attentive service to the outstanding food and incredible ambience. We left with full bellies raving about the entire experience from appetizers to dessert. We will absolutely be coming back and sharing great reviews with our friends and family too.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome Birthday dinner with girlfriends, shared everything . The staff was so nice and welcoming. Little gem on 17th. Going back for brunch. Great atmosphere.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The brunch was absolutely delicious! It was a lovely place to sit and talk.
  38. TomH

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Everything was just great enjoyed the food and the place itself. Sat at the bar had a very nice and helpful bartender serving us. No complaints. We were in a bit of a time crunch trying to get to the Philharmonic so perhaps a bit rushed. Will certainly return.
  39. Christina

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious, amazing quality dishes at great prices. Loved the Scallop Crudo and Charred Cabbage. Wonderful service! Will be back.
  40. Colin

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Bland food with no flavour, limited menu. Service was good.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pigeonhole is rated 4.7 stars by 1472 OpenTable diners.

Pigeonhole does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Pigeonhole

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

Additional information

  • Cross street

    2nd St

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Dining Bar, European, Bistro

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Blair Clemis and Rebecca MacLeod

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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