Pigeonhole - 17th Ave

Name: Pigeonhole - 17th Ave
Address: 306 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2S 0A8
Telephone: (403) 452-4694
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1801)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Dining Bar

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

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Dining Bar, European, Bistro
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 452-4694
Website
http://www.pigeonholeyyc.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Merritt Gordon

Location
306 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A8
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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Ketchup Confidential
Jun 28, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
Join us for sammies and bespoke cocktails! Two days only, and sandwiches until we run out!

Offers

Late Night Vibing
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 10:00 PM - 12:15 AM
Indulge on our limited late night food menu, featuring Chilled Seafood, Fried Goodies and a Sweet Treat. Crush some Martinis and other delectables during our buzzing and boisterous late night offering. Available on Friday and Saturday evenings after 10:00pm. Kitchen closes at 12am.

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Popular dishes

oysters
half or dozen, plum mignonette, house hot sauce, accoutrements
shrimp cocktail 8 pc.CA$24.00
tiger shrimp, fanny craddock sauce, spicy cocktail sauce
scallop crudoCA$20.00
fennel, grapefruit, yuzu kosho vinaigrette
seafood platterCA$110.00
east coast oysters, snow crab claws, shrimp, marinated mussels, accoutrements
kaluga caviar
15g or 30g, crème fraîche, potato chips

On Bread

simple mac burgerCA$21.00
russian dressing, cheese, pickle
hot chicken sandoCA$23.00
gravy, dill pickle, english pea, sourdough
snow crab toastCA$29.00
cheese curd, citrus butter
schneiders® original wienersCA$10.00
100% canadian beef

Small Plates

mushroom croquettesCA$11.00
rosemary aioli, avonlea cheddar, parsley
bibb lettuce saladCA$14.00
buttermilk vinaigrette, crispy shallots, fresh herbs
endive & castelvetrano saladCA$17.00
hazelnut, citrus, mint
beet & umeboshi saladCA$18.00
fairwind farms feta, shallot, watercress, sunflower crunch
alberta beef tartareCA$22.00
roasted cheddar cream, shallot, horseradish
charred cabbageCA$19.00
shaved mimolette, jalapeño salad cream

Large Plates

rigatoni alla nonnaCA$27.00
marinara, pecorino, basil
manitoba pickerelCA$42.00
garlic potatoes, buttered zucchini, dill
half chicken schnitzelCA$44.00
sourdough crust, mushroom cream, dijonnaise
sticky glazed pork bellyCA$45.00
romaine lettuce, tumeric pickles, fried rice cakes, toduwan
steak fritesCA$57.00
bavette, charred onion butter, skinny fries, aioli

Sides

skinny friesCA$8.00
garlic aioli
warm olivesCA$11.00
ancho chili, oregano
old bay hashbrownCA$12.00
kennebec potatoes, tobiko dip
charred broccoliCA$12.00
chili crisp, peanut & buckwheat crunch
buttered butter beansCA$15.00
guanciale, black pepper, pastis

Sweets

warm maple cakeCA$13.00
poached prunes, brown sugar cream
crispy chocolate profiteroleCA$13.00
made by marcus vanilla ice cream, nutella
sweet clover soft serveCA$14.00
honey caramel, oat granola

What 1,801 people are saying

Pigeonhole - 17th Ave reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Calgary
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pigeonhole on 17th Ave offers an eclectic menu with standout dishes like the "charred cabbage" and "beef tartare." Patrons praise the "phenomenal service," particularly from staff like Grace and Amaris. The vibrant atmosphere, creative cocktails, and nostalgic touches make it a "unique dining experience" in Calgary.

1,801 Reviews

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Ali
Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for a great time! Amazing staff and delicious food made my birthday with friends a really great experience!!
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Usman
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal started promisingly. The starters — oysters— were flavorful, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully presented. Then came the main event: the Alberta steak, cooked sous vide though claimed bbq’d on menu. The texture was oddly soft, bordering on mushy, and the flavor didn’t live up to Alberta beef’s usual reputation. It lacked the sear and depth you’d expect from a well-prepared steak. Frankly, it tasted like someone had followed a YouTube tutorial and didn’t quite finish the video. Fortunately, the dessert — crispy profiterole— ended the night on a sweet note. Comforting, rich, and indulgent without being overwhelming. Overall, the pigeonhole showed some potential, but the steak, which should have been the star, fell disappointingly flat. Come for the starters and dessert, but don’t raise your hopes for the main.
Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded 2 days ago
Hi Usman, Thank you for writing a review for us, and providing some feedback as to your experience. We are always looking for opportunities to grow as a restaurant and team, and will always be grateful for guests that give us that chance. I'm saddened to hear that your dining experience was not up to the standards we try to keep, namely when it came to the entrée that you had. I have shared your review with our chef team and please trust that they will take your feedback very seriously. I'd like to offer to reimburse you for the entrée that you had as well as invite you back and offer to handle your next reservation with us - please email our info@ line and reference my name, Reshma, so that I may help you out. Thank you again for your review, I truly appreciate it. Reshma
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Lisa
Calgary / Southern Alberta15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place! the menu is small so the items they make they have perfected, love going there and will for sure be back. It can get quite busy in there as it's a small restaurant. They play records on an old turntable, its so cool.
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Kennedy
Orlando / Central Florida East5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything here was amazing, one of the best meals we’ve ever had - the scallops crudo, the chicken schnitzel, the olives, the asparagus, the mushroom croquettes- all prepared beautifully and creatively - terrific cocktails also and our servers could not have been better - this restaurant is a culinary gem!
Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded on June 20, 2025
Hey Kennedy! Thank you so much for the compliments! We truly love what we do here! I will pass the comments on to our staff! We hope to see you again soon! Many thanks! - Amaris Pigeonhole
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Allison
Calgary / Southern Alberta7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Salty food Pricey for eggs and bacon Atmosphere is weird, not vegan or vegetarian friendly at all with the decor.
Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded 7 days ago
Hi Allison, Thank you for writing a review for us - we always appreciate when guests take the time to write in and give us the opportunity to grow. I'm saddened to hear that you did not find value in our brunch offering and for that I apologize. I have informed our chef team of your review as they take all guest feedback seriously. I also completely understand that our atmosphere is not for everyone, so I'd love to offer to personally handle a reservation at our sister restaurant Pigeonhole Downtown that does not have any taxidermy, so that we may have the opportunity to turn your experience around. Please reach out to us at our info@ line so that I may have the opportunity to set this up. Thank you again for writing in, Allison. Reshma
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Kristine VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta78 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the smash burger and hot dog! The hot dogs presentation is picture perfect! Food is very tasty!
Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded on June 20, 2025
Thank you so much Kristine! We hope to host you again soon! - Amaris Pigeonhole
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Martine
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most phenomenal experience at Pigeonhole yesterday. We’ve been a few times before and loved it but this specific visit was exceptional. I told Connor (the manager) about a drink I had the last visit but couldn’t remember the timing or what I had and he went back to our old reservations to find out when we were in and what the drink might have been. Then it was magically perfectly recreated. The food was truly amazing- our favourite dishes were the steak frites and the maple cake. 12/10 evening. I don’t feel like there’s anywhere else like this in the city and definitely not this level of service.
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sharole VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting decor and staff were super friendly. The food was also excellent
Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded on June 20, 2025
Why thank you so much Sharole! We aim to please! If there was anything that we did that made the visit 5 stars we would love to know! We love what we do and we would love to keep doing it! We hope to see you again soon! - Amaris Pigeonhole
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Mervyn
Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was generally good. We did not like the pickled muscles though a little fishy and not sure the pickling does them any favors. They were part of the seafood plate. Oysters and crab were very good. Muscles did not get eaten. Cabbage and Tartar were very good. Enjoyable place to be.
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Michelle
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food & ambiance was great! The service was fantastic thank you Grace!!
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Pigeonhole - 17th Ave is rated 4.8 stars by 1801 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Cross street
2nd St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
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
Merritt Gordon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pigeonholeyyc.ca/
Phone number
(403) 452-4694

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About this restaurant

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Ketchup Confidential

Late Night Vibing

charred cabbage

mushroom croquettes

half chicken schnitzel

Seafood

oysters

shrimp cocktail 8 pc.CA$24.00

scallop crudoCA$20.00

seafood platterCA$110.00

kaluga caviar

On Bread

simple mac burgerCA$21.00

hot chicken sandoCA$23.00

snow crab toastCA$29.00

schneiders® original wienersCA$10.00

Small Plates

mushroom croquettesCA$11.00

bibb lettuce saladCA$14.00

endive & castelvetrano saladCA$17.00

beet & umeboshi saladCA$18.00

alberta beef tartareCA$22.00

charred cabbageCA$19.00

Large Plates

rigatoni alla nonnaCA$27.00

manitoba pickerelCA$42.00

half chicken schnitzelCA$44.00

sticky glazed pork bellyCA$45.00

steak fritesCA$57.00

Sides

skinny friesCA$8.00

warm olivesCA$11.00

old bay hashbrownCA$12.00

charred broccoliCA$12.00

buttered butter beansCA$15.00

Sweets

warm maple cakeCA$13.00

crispy chocolate profiteroleCA$13.00

sweet clover soft serveCA$14.00

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