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Pigeonhole - 17th Ave, Calgary, AB

Pigeonhole - 17th Ave

4.8
4.8
1759 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Dining Bar

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 452-4694
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Merritt Gordon
  • Neighbourhood
    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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Offers

  • Afternoon Snack Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.,Sat - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Afternoon imbibery with a condensed food menu focused on light bites and seafood.

  • Late Night Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 10:00 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.
    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.

What 1,759 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 a memorable dining experience with "amazing service" and "incredible food." Guests rave about the "fantastic vibe" and "cozy ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the "best tartare," chicken schnitzel, and unique cocktails. Despite occasional loud music, the attentive staff ensures a delightful visit.

1,759 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    VIP

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Eric

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 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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  3. Darcy

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 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 7 days ago
    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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  4. Claire

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 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 7 days ago
    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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  5. Teagan

    VIP

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can never go wrong seeing the flock at 17th Ave PHole. Be sure to ask for a mystery dog 🌭
    Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks Teagan! Gotta get a glizzy of the mystery variety, Matt is keeping it tight on grill these days, never know what kinda dog he's gonna send you! Thanks for being part of the flock! All the best, Connor S, AGM

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  6. mike

    VIP

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It still amazing … However it has really changed its ralent and vibe in the past few months. No longer my go to place. Sad .. because I love pigeon

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  7. Rebekah

    VIP

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow - what a great place for some pre hockey game snacks and drinks. Our server (god I wish I could remember their name), was absolutely incredible at reading our table and providing the level of service I expect while dining out. Will return!
    Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Rebekah! Thank you so much for your review! I believe Charlotte was your server that evening! We have an incredible team and I am so lucky to be working with them all. Can't wait to host you again soon! All the best, Connor S, AGM

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  8. Steven

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The cabbage and croquettes were 10/10. Great service and food all around.
    Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review Steven! Can never go wrong with either of those dishes! Looking forward to hosting you again sometime soon! All the best, Connor S, AGM

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  9. Adam

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not very busy for a Friday night. Food was good, but missing some "wow." Charred Broccoli was more the texture of steamed. Schnitzel was quite good!
    Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review Adam! We hold ourselves to a high standard and appreciate every piece of feedback. I've passed your note onto our kitchen team. I hope we get another chance to host you in the near future! All the best, Connor S, AGM

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  10. Radana

    VIP

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Consistent! Always joyful experience for all senses. Their beef tartare is THE BEST!!!
    Pigeonhole - 17th AveResponded 7 days ago
    Radana! Always a joy seeing your name in our reservation books. The tartare IS the best, I completely agree! Can't wait to host you soon! All the best, Connor S, AGM

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Pigeonhole - 17th Ave is rated 4.8 stars by 1759 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Pigeonhole - 17th Ave

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd St
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:30 am–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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