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The Beltliner

4.6
4.6
155 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Comfort Food
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The Beltliner, named for the old streetcar that ran down 12th ave in the early part of the last century, is a modern and casual interpretation of the classic diner.

We offer a menu crafted with local, seasonal, artisanal and handmade ingredients.

Our goal is to continually offer the freshest, most innovative, playful takes on diner fare in a fun and approachable setting. We take those classic diner staples you would expect and elevate them with great produce and modern techniques. Serious cooking while not taking ourselves too seriously.


We also have a small to-go coffee counter featuring Fratello coffee, Fresh Pressed Juice and loads of housemade pastries and snacks.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Home Style

  • Cuisines

    Comfort Food, American, Canadian

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (587) 955-1555

  • Website

    http://thebeltliner.com/

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Justin Lall

  • Location

    243 12th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1H6

  • Neighborhood

    Beltline

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for brunch

  • Calgary

    Great for brunch

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  1. PM

    PaigeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kevin was a fabulous host. He kept our coffees full, made sure our guest with celiac was cared for, and got our food to us in a timely fashion. Strongly recommend!

    The BeltlinerResponded 3 days agoHi Paige, Thanks for leaving a review! We think Kevin is fabulous too!

  2. WW

    WWTKS

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A good spot for a business lunch - relaxed atmosphere

    The BeltlinerResponded on November 7, 2022Thank you!

  3. KC

    KrisC

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We really enjoyed our breakfast and will be back again soon!
  4. JF

    JustinF

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food is always good here! Would recommend checking out.
  5. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The menu is very skinny for someone having an egg allergy. I ordered the breakfast poutine w/o the egg and hollandaise and that’s exactly as it came. First, it didn’t look like any poutine that I’ve ever had. Wedge fries do not make a good poutine and the cheese curds looked like it was simply melted cheese. In retrospect I would have expected the hollandaise to have been substituted with a gravy. All in all, a very uninspired and not an enjoyable meal.
  6. DP

    DakotaPaul

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    I wish the server would look at the right week before telling us we don’t have a reservation.

    The BeltlinerResponded on October 10, 2022Thank you for leaving a review. We value your feedback. Can you please email your phone number and we will contact you for the details of your visit.

  7. LW

    LeighW

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Several issues with food and the restaurant only had 4 tables being weighted on during this time. Burgers were sent back twice for being burnt. Other food didn't arrive and when asked, it arrived under-cooked. Salad had a beard hair at the bottom. Chef had a beard 🤨. Won't be returning.

    The BeltlinerResponded on October 7, 2022Hi Leigh, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We value your feedback. Can you please email your phone number to the email provided and we will contact you to discuss the details of your visit.

  8. JT

    JulieTM

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Delicious food. Trendy diner ambience. Service good. Relatively quick service once we had ordered.

    The BeltlinerResponded on October 7, 2022Thanks Julie! Hope you come back and visit us soon.

  9. RL

    RobL

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. I am older and conversation can be a challenge with music levels. We were able to find a table further away from the speakers.

    The BeltlinerResponded on August 22, 2022Thanks Rob!

  10. MR

    MegR

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible! Our server recommended the Cilbir and it was OUTSTANDING! I will be dreaming about that dish

    The BeltlinerResponded on August 7, 2022Hi Meg, Thanks for the 5 star review. We love the Cilbir too...so yummy!

  11. BR

    BlakeR

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and service was excellent. Dog friendly patio is great! Only small issue was the street noise. Must have been a fire somewhere!

    The BeltlinerResponded on August 7, 2022Thanks Blake!

  12. CS

    ClareS

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Usually love the place. It our service this time was awful and food subpar. Hoping it was a blip and not the new normal over there. Usually awesome.

    The BeltlinerResponded on July 28, 2022Hi Clare, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We value your feedback. Can you please email your phone number and we will contact you regarding the details of your visit.

  13. TM

    TonyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place, great food! Not cheap anymore but hard to blame restauranteurs for that.

    The BeltlinerResponded on July 18, 2022Thanks Tony!

  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed everything about our breakfast here. Great service, good menu and well cooked and presented food. They even made good tea!

    The BeltlinerResponded on July 6, 2022Thanks for leaving a review! Come back and visit soon!

  15. R

    Redawgleader

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    As breakfasts go…myeh. No better than the uninspired fare of a truck atop cafe. The menu is a yawner. My classic eggs benny was bland. Eggs overcooked, hollandaise lacked flavour, taters were dried out. I had heard it was good. Not so much. Server was good.

    The BeltlinerResponded on June 16, 2022Hi Darcy, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is important to us. Would you please email your phone number to the email provided and we will contact you to discuss the details of your visit.

  16. MP

    MellyP

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was great as always. Was very sad to hear you got rid of the homemade jam. That was one of the reasons we came to the belt liner. I was very much looking forward to it and buying another jar. I even bragged to an out of town guest about your jam, only to get there and get the Kraft packets
  17. F

    Fancyrick

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was friendly and attentive and our food was amazing.

    The BeltlinerResponded on May 27, 2022Thank you!

  18. LP

    LizP

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    The soup was very salty, the salad dressing was very fishy and the server (although it was his first day and I have sympathy for that) forgot to come back to take our order.

    The BeltlinerResponded on May 22, 2022Hi Liz, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is important to us. Can you please email your phone number to the email provided and I will contact you to discuss the details of your visit.

  19. MA

    MathewA

    Calgary

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent every time. Get service and great food. Happy to return

    The BeltlinerResponded on May 12, 2022Thanks Mathew! We are happy to hear it!

  20. KC

    KelliC

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, what an unexpected find - we enjoyed our boozy drinks, service and overall experience. We will be back!

    The BeltlinerResponded on May 12, 2022Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you had a great experience!

  21. CK

    ColleenK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was good. Liked the setting. Signs were great! Glad they accept reservations as we were a large party.

    The BeltlinerResponded on April 25, 2022Hi Colleen, Thanks for the review. Hope to see you again soon!

  22. DL

    DanL

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were outstanding. Food was delivered quickly and as expected. Waiter went out of his way to help with ideas and even provided a little container of their homemade jam for my mother in law to take home.

    The BeltlinerResponded on April 21, 2022Hi Dan, Thanks for the great review!

  23. ML

    MikeLee

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food is always very good. I can't wait to go back now that I am working close by.

    The BeltlinerResponded on April 17, 2022Thanks Mike! Hope to see you soon!

  24. JG

    JenniferG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. Tables were a little too close for my current comfort.

    The BeltlinerResponded on April 17, 2022Thanks Jennifer!

  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was so great, food came out quick and drinks were top notch!

    The BeltlinerResponded on March 14, 2022We are so happy to hear that! Thanks for dining with us!

  26. RR

    RougeRed

    Edmonton

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was yum!!!!! I’ll be back

    The BeltlinerResponded on March 5, 2022Thank you! Come back soon!

  27. JC

    JaeC

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Food was really good, abit pricey. Service staff were not very attentive, coffee should be filled before it’s done, in my opinion.
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it here. Best staff and best food. Chef’s know whats good! Always a great ambiance and experience here. Thank you!

    The BeltlinerResponded on February 11, 2022Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We value your kind words.

  29. J

    Jasmine

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love going to the Beltliner for brunch. They have a great selection of food and drink options with very friendly service. Definitely recommend

    The BeltlinerResponded on February 11, 2022Hi Jasmine, Thank you so much for the great review! We love that you love coming here for brunch!

  30. MB

    MichaelB

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is awesome. The coffee keeps flowing. What made the day great was out awesome Waiter! He was fantastic! Thanks

    The BeltlinerResponded on February 3, 2022Hi Michael, Thanks for the great review! Awesome food and service is what we like to hear!

  31. RV

    RobertV

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!

    The BeltlinerResponded on February 3, 2022Thanks Robert! We're happy you had a great experience. Come back and visit us soon!

  32. DM

    DavidM

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Beltliner knows what they are about. They serve good food with a diner focus and they execute well. It is a pleasant atmosphere (across from the park with nice views) with pleasant and efficient staff. It is always easy to plan to go to The Beltline as I have never been disappointed!

    The BeltlinerResponded on January 21, 2022Hi David, Thanks so much for the amazing review! We're so happy you enjoyed yourself. Please come visit us soon!

  33. CV

    ClaireVZ

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Great food. Outstanding service. Love that it's one of the few breakfast places that allows reservations!
  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Had breakfast sandwich and salad. Excellent sandwich, generous portions. Server put me off repeatedly calling me ma’am. Otherwise good experience
  35. M

    Myles4you

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks for the great service. Nice place to get some good eats.

    The BeltlinerResponded on December 3, 2021Thanks Myles!

  36. f

    foodiefanatic

    Edmonton

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good, every time!!

    The BeltlinerResponded on December 3, 2021We're so happy to hear this! Thank you for leaving a review.

  37. f

    foodie1

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Hidden gem. Staff are friendly and understand that a business breakfast is not a full day event. Huge number of options on the menu to suit everyone. Constant coffee top ups. Great well cooked portions.

    The BeltlinerResponded on November 25, 2021Hi Foodie, Thanks for the 5 star review! We're so happy you had a great experience. Come back soon!

  38. j

    jeffc

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    No complaints. Food was good and reasonably priced. Will go again.

    The BeltlinerResponded on November 19, 2021Hi Jeff, Thanks for leaving a review. Hope to see you soon!

  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2021

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The food was a little cold and not very fresh. Server was fantastic!

    The BeltlinerResponded on November 15, 2021Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback. Can you please email your phone number to the email address provided and we will contact you for the details of your visit.

  40. i

    ironbasset

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good service, food and experience, will return.

    The BeltlinerResponded on November 15, 2021We're glad you had a great experience! Thanks for leaving a review. Hope to see you again soon.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Beltliner does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. The Beltliner also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (587) 955-1555.

The Beltliner is rated 4.6 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

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 7 times today
Google Map for The Beltliner

243 12th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1H6

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Beltline

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Comfort Food, American, Canadian

  • Dining style

    Home Style

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Justin Lall

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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