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Pigeonhole - 17th Ave, Calgary, AB

Pigeonhole - 17th Ave

4.7 (1799)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Dining Bar
306 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A8

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 18 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Merritt Gordon
  • 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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What 1,799 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Calgary

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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.
1,799 Reviews
  1. Kennedy

    Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 3 days ago
    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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  2. 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 2 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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  3. Kristine VIP

    Calgary / Southern Alberta77 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 3 days ago
    Thank you so much Kristine! We hope to host you again soon! - Amaris Pigeonhole

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  4. 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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  5. 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 3 days ago
    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. John Mike

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and Service is phenomenal! Beef tartare was very freshly served and chicken schnitzel is a must try.

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  9. Walter

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The six of us had a great time. Food was very good and cocktails were delicious. What real stood out for us was the service. Our server Grace was absolutely wonderful. She laughed with us and also made us laugh (maybe she was laughing at me)! I can’t say enough about how great she was. Also the chef who brought us the food was fun and a great guy. Thanks for last night. Wonderful. They went out of their way to celebrate my birthday.

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  10. Jeff

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service! One of our favourite places for a nice tapas meal in Calgary!

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pigeonhole - 17th Ave

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
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