I liked the place walking in and left wishing I went to a different restaurant. The ambiance and use of lights were nice, the local beers were good, and the sustainable, organic menu was appreciated. We tried the Cracklins (pork rinds) first. Though heavy handed on the salt, I really enjoyed the flavors they used for the seasoning. Goes great with a pint of beer. We opted to have our appetizer before our meal, but we didn't expect to wait an hour for our food to come. I tried to be patient about it until I started to notice patrons who arrived later than us receiving their food and watching our waitress keep her interactions with our table short. Our food arrived. I ordered the pappardelle (noodles with pork shoulder, cabbage, etc) and he ordered the house burger with fries. I did not enjoy my dish at all, I had a hard time eating it. Pappardelle is made to handle heavy sauces since they're thick noodles and I typically enjoy pork shoulder, but there wasn't much sauce, there wasn't much flavor and the noodles were dry because of lack of sauce, and the pork shoulder pieces were dry and overdone. I couldn't finish my meal and preferred not to take it home. He enjoyed his dish more, described it as tasting almost pizza like because of the toppings inside but overall thought there was not enough seasoning for the meal. There were tons of fries, which were just ok. It's one thing to have to wait a long time for your food, but it's another to wait a long time for a dish that wasn't worth eating. It's even worse when staff notice and avoid your table. As a first time visitor to Canada and as the first restaurant I tried, this was a bad experience I wish I avoided. If anything, the local beer is good. read more

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Love the decor and feel of this restaurant. Like a modern upscale pub. They are pretty new and still working through the kinks that all newbies need to get through. Servers are still a bit confused about table numbers and are learning the menu. The manager seemed to be highly involved. We enjoyed our experience here as all food was solid and very flavourful. Cocktails were good and at $10 who can complain? Lol. We shared the house hot wings and loved the intense flavour and spice, although I think it was too much heat for the normal palate so they might need to tone it down a notch for the rest of the population. The wings were covered a green sauce and served with house made buttermilk ranch which was delicious. Lamb linguine was my favourite and full of flavour. Tender braised shredded lamb swirled in perfectly cooked noodles and zesty tomato sauce. The burger was pretty good and those house fries that they come with are the bomb (herb parmesan and crispy). Would return to 1918 for sure. The menu is limited but I think that will change over time too. read more

1918 Tap & Table - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Had a groupon to try this place, so went for brunch which they serve from 10-1. The 1918 brunch was suitably sized and reasonably priced. The strawberry compote pancakes came with an embarrassingly small dab of compote on them for 2 large pancakes. Really could have been done much better considering that the berry compote was part of the title of the dish yet it was barely featured on the plate so that part was a little dissapointing. The coffee was really very good and the service was good as well. Will have to try for dinner to come to a proper conclusion. I do feel like this place has a lot of potential as its a beautiful airy space with lots of glass and nice accents. In my opinion, an ideal space for some acoustic show nights as its large and open - I would love to see something like this happen here as its a lovely space to sit and enjoy drinks and company. read more

Clearly the rating for this place is being dragged down from their early days when they were still ironing out the kinks, because we had a fantastic meal at this place and I highly recommend it! We drive by this place a lot and I kept meaning to check it out, especially in the summer because they have a great patio. But, I kept forgetting or something would always come up. Then a Groupon showed up for this restaurant, so I bought one to remind myself to go! My date and I managed to find a parking spot in their little lot but there is ample street parking too. We were greeted and seated quickly and asked our preference for high or low table (which is a nice touch, because no one wants the high seats at any restaurant ever!) Manhattan's were on special that day, and check out my photo of the cocktail - pretty as a picture! It was classy and delicious. I ordered the short rib - for a mere $21 I'd like to add! - and it was FANTASTIC. I cleaned my plate and I can't wait to go back for it again. Tender meat, a good amount of brown sauce, a healthy slab of scalloped potatoes (note: I didn't taste anything weird in it as per previous reviews, I thought it tasted ok), and roasted red cabbage on top of butternut squash puree which mixed to make a delightful sauce for the whole thing. Make sure to put all components on each forkful for the full experience! My date had the arctic char. It was a strange choice for him and definitely out of his wheelhouse. He said it tasted like he was on holidays somewhere light and tropical (even though we ate during a snowstorm!). But he tried my short rib and agreed that he would order that next time. I will definitely be back for the short rib, plus there are several other menu items I want to try, like the pork schnitzel, the chicken parm sandwich, etc. And I still have to return to check out the patio when the weather warms up! NOTE: Did you know that a portion of the proceeds to go support the veterans? (the restaurant is part of the new legion in Kensington). Well now you do :) read more

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Just had a couple nice beers, ordered some food for take out. Asked how long it would take for a burger and The schnitzel ; was told 12- min 15 36 min later food finally showed up( after 3 prompts to the bar tender) Got it home (less than 5 min) all food was cold. I've been going to the tap and table for over two years on and off always with mixed results Sometimes it good sometimes it's bad No consistency kept giving it the another chance with hopes for improvement. Done, will never go back read more

Nice venue and service. Steak sandwich's should never use Focaccia bread. Too bulky. Would give it another go though. Would be a great spot in summer with the patio. read more

1918 Tap & Table - Chips and dip. Yum! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is not your grandfather's Legion club. In June 2017 the old Kensington Legion -- one of the largest legion clubs in Canada -- moved into a new building directly next to it's old home near the corner of Kensington Road & 19th Street NW. The new location features a restaurant open to the public: the 1918 Tap & Table. Unlike most Legions, there is no membership requirement to visit the downstairs space. (Note: There is also private Legions club on the second floor featuring an outdoor balcony, bar and live music on weekends. However, this club will also be open to non-members for the next several months!). The 1918 focuses on modern pub grub. We had a fantastic burger with seasoned fries served with a garlic aoili dipping sauce and salad. The couple next to us were trying some of the other plates that also looked amazing, like lamb with pasta. The bar focuses on locally-brewed beers from several Calgary breweries including Toolshed and Big Rock Brewery. The staff are very knowledgable on beers and the food. The atmosphere downstairs is a mix of ages from 18 to 80. There is also an outdoor patio for nice weather. The decor is what I would describe as recycled modern. It's a beautiful space with big sunny windows and bright light, literally night and day compared to the old legion that resembled a dark school cafeteria. I had two minor complaints: 1) the bartenders could be more attentive to empty glasses; I had to raise my hand and wave to get attention several times. 2) Compared to a typical Legion where you can get a whole meal for $6-$10 bucks, the prices here are expensive but on par with Calgary gastropub prices. That said, it's now the closest pub to our home so we'll be back! Again and again! Full disclaimer: my wife and I are both veterans of the *US* Army, but members of US and Canadian armed forces are eligible to join the Legion, and the membership is reciprocal to Legion clubs on both sides of the border. read more

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I received very poor communication / customer service when planning my first Christmas party for my hospital unit. The whole planning process was awful. -I was passed along between 3 different organizers and each of them provided me with differing information. Took more than a week to respond to all my emails which was very nerve racking and stressful as venues book up fast -I had none of the overhead information provided when initially planning, so unknowingly did not incorporate the gratuity and taxes into my ordering of food and beverage. I ended up providing all my work colleagues with different information as well, which was frustrating and embarrassing -They sent a confirmation email, 2 days before our event, for a month later with details of a completely different service. Turned out they double booked us -We were promised a private room, which is why we booked with them, then due to the double booking they set us up awkwardly in the main restaurant. I would not have been informed of the room switch if I had not asked questions about music -Informed that they were open till 1am then we were asked to leave by 10pm -I asked multiple staff if I had ordered enough food and all of them assured me I had, when in fact there was no where near enough - which was what I was very concerned about -They were apologetic when I complained and informed me they would provide an extra drink ticket per person. Saying they would charge $5 instead of $7 for them. This confused me at the time, but thinking I was receiving an extra ticket at no extra charge, I agreed to it. Ended up paying $140 extra, out of my own pocket, then I originally planned for read more

We *really* wanted to like this place, as we live just a few blocks away. It would be great to have another good restaurant option within easy walking distance of our house. Unfortunately, we just had brunch here, and it was really disappointing. We ordered two dishes: the Pork Benedict and the French toast. Both were mediocre. The pork in the Pork Benedict was dry and flavourless. There wasn't much Hollandaise sauce. One of the poached eggs was very runny (which is just fine with me), but the other had been cooked to a medium-boiled consistency -- the yolk had fully set. We must not have been the only people who got inconsistently-cooked eggs: as we were finishing a server brought us a plate of eggs cooked over easy. Apparently they were meant for a different table that had complained about their eggs. The French toast was also flavourless. I want to write a longer description, but what more is there to say about food that has no taste? The "orange blossom cream" on the side was nice, I guess. I'm one of those people who reflexively eats everything on their plate, but neither my wife or I bothered finishing our (admittedly large) dishes. They weren't *bad* -- they were just profoundly bland. We want to like this place so much that we're going to come back for dinner on another night to see if we just came at a bad time. But as it stands, I see no reason to ever come here instead of Dairy Lane three blocks down the road. read more

This restaurant had some rough days earlier on, but lately it's been getting better and better. With our past few meals here, the food and service was spot on. read more

Hmmm, will try the members only area next time. Interesting visit. My wife was given a dirty cup for her coffee. The burgers had a very pungent tomato type sauce that smelled like compost and grabbed at your taste buds. The server did try very hard and that was appreciated. I may go back at some time for a second try. Tried the members area, I don't know what this place is anymore. Looks like a board room with a bar at one end. No one was in there. They closed at 6:00 pm on a week night. I think they open at 3:00 pm. What's the deal? Why are they open at all? Is there some secret area I missed? Maybe there is a different members area with big screens and pool tables etc. Very disappointed with the direction you went. Unfortunately you will lose all your regular members. Again I don't believe that this legion did this to their membership. Very disappointed. read more

I still think the burgers here are the best kept secret in Calgary. Yesterday I had the Fisherman's Stew - WOW! ! It is loaded with white fish, clams, mussels, shrimp - they didn't scrimp on the fish. it was a perfect fall dish. I will definitely order it again. read more

We have been here about a dozen times and the food and service is always excellent. This evening i was dining alone, and I was tired, hungry and cold when I arrived. I was warmly welcomed, and seated at a good table (not too near a large group nor hidden in a corner). My waiter, noticing that I was cold, immediately brought me a mug of hot water to warm me. He recommended the evening's "special" , a bacon wrapped meat loaf which was delicious served with mashed potatoes, peas, and a good gravy. It was an excellent choice. Great comfort food! This is such a good place for a casual meal in a nice atmosphere. read more

A disappointing experience. Food took far too long to arrive, and when it finally did it was cold (apart from the fish and chips). One overcooked, grisly steak and one burned chicken. Our server did everything she could to help, but was embarrassed at the situation. Not sure if we will come back. I really like the location and the concept of this restaurant. West Hillhurst really needs more of these types of places but I walked away with the distinct impression that this place is struggling. A shame... read more

My colleague planned our work Christmas party at this venue and was given conflicting and inaccurate information. The budget was incorrect despite being quoted an initial amount. All of us in attendance paid the price that was calculated and to learn that she was charged an extra $140, mixed up the drink tickets and that we had to utilize the restaurant space (when we were told we would get a private room) is extremely disappointing. We were also initially told that we had to vacate the premise by 10pm, then we were told 1am. The day of the event we were asked to leave at 10pm. Inconsistent information, poor execution. I would not recommend utilizing this place for any sort of event. The food was average. read more

So close! The restaurant located in the new Royal Canadian Legion building is modern and gorgeous. The menu is fresh and the food delicious and fairly priced. It was a hot summer day and I enjoyed my meal until the server Cayley threw some shade. Perhaps it was innocent and if this is your first job I apologize. It is irritating and borderline disrespectful when strangers, specifically younger than you, refer to you as, "Sweetie," "Honey" or other cute pet name. So close to a 5 out of 5. read more

Okay. Nice atmosphere and building/service, and it was busy for a weeknight. Food was meh, we all liked the fries but the mains were nothing to rave about. Someone commented the house bbq sauce was weird. My veggie burger was too wet and greasy from sauteed veggies, which I didn't enjoy. Big portions but lacking in quality, probably wouldn't go again for food but maybe for drinks as they had some decent specials. read more

Greatly enjoy going to this restaurant. Good drink specials and friendly service. Fabulous food with a tasty weekend brunch. Love the floor to ceiling windows and decor. Patio is a great spot in summer. read more

Service wasn't good, waitress made many mistakes on our order. I ordered poutine and my friend ordered chick pea curry and my other friend nachos. I tried all 3 appetizers and they were just so so. I had much better food in other restaurants for better price. However, the ambiance and place looks trendy, but food and service isn't that good. read more

Second time going: Ok, went back again and now totally turned off, unfortunately. Had to update my review because it was completely opposite. We got there right at the beginning of the Sunday brunch rush and the staff were a scattered because they totally weren't prepared for a rush. I ordered the same meal as last time, the salmon eggs benny. Last time it was on a homemade biscuit and was delicious. This time it was on an English muffin and was meh. Our kids got the kids Farm. One egg "any style" + bacon and has browns, with a kids pop. We asked if they could get something else to drink and we're told it doesn't come with a drink. Huh? We left it because our kids were fine with water anyway. Then we ordered one of their eggs fried and one boiled. The waiter said they couldn't do a fried egg ... HUH? But over easy was an option ... isn't that the same thing? Maybe not but come on. Then we were told a boiled egg was also not in the system but he could do two eggs over easy. Seriously?? The waiter was nice but come on man! Figure this stuff out. Oh and the background music was terrible. The acoustics are bad in there anyway because it's all glass windows for walls on one side, big open space and super high ceilings but the speakers were cracking on the bass. It was like when you have speakers hooked up to iTunes and don't adjust the equalizer - how do people not notice that. It sounds terrible. Won't be back for a while until they get some more kinks worked out. It's too bad because we live super close. First review: We went here for brunch a few weeks back. During stampede week actually. The staff were still working on switching up seating arrangements inside but we sat out on the patio. The staff were awesome, very attentive to our two little kids, 5 and 2. Had brunch. Both of us had eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and it was delicious, with loads of hollandaise sauce. I don't remember what the kids had but I'm pretty sure we ended up taking some home since the portions were really good. Will go back for sure. read more

Went here for the first time. Met a friend for lunch. We can early and really had our choice of seating. We chose to sit on the patio on the west side in the shade. We both had the Turkey Sandwich. I has the green salad on the side and she had the fries. All were delicious! We had the Panna Cotta for dessert and were not disappointed. By the time we finished our lunch, the place became busy, although there were plenty of seats. Perhaps areas for improvement are more parking. There are only a few spaces in the new building's lot and most folks seem to park in the old parking lot and walk over. Not really a problem now, but will be if and when the old one is torn down and made into condos. They might want to clearly mark the entrance. During our lunch, we noticed several people attempting to enter from the opposite side of the building and were confused on how to get in. An easy fix would be a sign on the proper door. So far, the menu seemed rather small, but that might be a good thing. Maybe they are just offering a few things and do them well. Overall, I'd return with friends. read more

I met a friend here yesterday after work for Happy Hour and we ended up staying way past Happy Hour. Why? Because our waiter was FANTASTIC! If you go to 1918 Tap and Table, ( which you should) ask to be served by Scott. He was funny, friendly and real! This is a guy that loves his job and it shows. It was so refreshing to be served by someone that actually cares. Not pretentious, just real! Keep it up, ​Scott. We'll be back! read more

Really wanted to love this place but was very disappointed. Ordered house made chips to start. Massive portion of ok chips and nice dip. Had the beef stroganoff but found it flavourless. Pasta was ok but a bit too el dente for me. A bit of salt and pepper and a beefier flavour would have been welcome. Husband had shepherds pie. He said it was ok but didn't like the chips on top instead of mashed potatoes. Neither meal was particularly hot. Cocktails were good and servers were very good. Only two salsa on the menu - Cesar with kale and the other two had arugula and since I don't like kale or arugula I passed. Menu is small so should be well prepared and flavoured. Was a Sunday evening and they had been closed from 2 pm to 5 pm so there was only 1 other customer when we arrived. Filled up gradually while we were there. Limited parking and not well marked entrance. Patio is facing Kensington road so is a bit noisy. Overall really disappointed so will not return. read more

Two attempts both epic fails. This restaurant is very amateur. The staff have not tried many of the items on the menu (our first hadn't tried anything and the second had only tried the burger) so they come off as unhelpful and unknowledgeable. The hostesses let us seat ourselves both times while they followed us around, they had also run out of menus (here's a hint, print one for every chair in the restaurant and then print another 50% for spares . . . just a thought!). On both visits our food was taken to the wrong table . . . not once but for each course. No lie, appies, mains and desserts delivered to the wrong table. The staff clearly don't know the table numbers which should be basic knowledge. The manager circled quickly on our second visit to see how we were doing, we barely got one word out of our mouth before she moved on. We attempted to provide feedback upon our exit but she snapped in response and walked away in a hurry. There was an odd dance floor set up too. Not sure if it's a Stampede thing but it was odd. Is this a restaurant or a family wedding hall (read: kids - grandparents dancing). The food is mediocre at best. All of our meals (on both occasions) arrived luke warm. One of the plates was so hot the server had to use her shirt sleeves to carry it (another amateur move) yet the food on the plate was not hot. We're really disappointed. We were so excited to have a restaurant within closer walking distance than Kensington. Now that we've tried twice we unfortunately won't return. The extra 8 minute walk to Kensington is absolutely worth the far superior service and food at any of the restaurants there. Some things that might help improve the experience in the future: 1) Train your staff - bring them all in and give them samples of every menu item. That's basic Restaurant 101. They should know the menu inside and out and also know the table numbers the food is going to. 2) Serve hot food and provide napkins to staff to carry plates that are hot so they don't need to use their shirt sleeves. 3) Find your identity - are you a restaurant or dance hall? Either is fine but you can't really be both. People (especially those sans Children might not want to be subjected to the family dance off complete with the added squeal!). 4) Get a wifi booster for your patio so people can pay at their table. 5) You're located in a Legion that offers membership which provides a discount at the restaurant - your staff should know something about the membership. When we asked the "Manager" about membership she tossed a card at us and told us to come back another time, stating she was 'just the restaurant manager'. Here's a tip - obtain some knowledge of the surrounding business and don't huff off when people try to engage you. Your attitude alone is reason for us not to return. read more

I didn't expect a slice of processed cheese on a $16 burger. I can get that at any fast food place. I was with a group of 5 for lunch and two ordered the Chopped Salad medium rare, both thought the meat was warmed up not freshly cooked and tough to chew. Good service and atmosphere. read more

Had lunch here recently. Happy to support the legion. Found the menu to be a little bit limited, and the server knowledge was lacking. Meals were good, but they need to brush up on a few things. read more

Beautiful sunlight with all the windows. Had the pork schnitzel very tender and tasty. For desert the baked Alaska mini was recommended by our waitress, great choice. Was with friends so made with good food and good friends very nice night out. read more

I went with my son, daughter-in-law and twin 3 year old grandsons for a Saturday brunch. Everything was great, from the care and consideration of the waitress to the quality of the food. We had a wonderful time. It great to have a facility of this caliber in the neighbourhood. read more