I went to this place on 17th Ave. going to take out my service dog for a steak dinner and…read moreappreciation for his work for the month. I usually go to Earls, which is an amazing place on Stephen Avenue with great hospitality and amazing food selections. I walked into the national and they requested an outside seat because it was a beautiful day. The female staff member identified my canine as a female and asked what was her name. I stated Yep he is a male and his name is Goliath.. From that point on, I was treated with severe aggression and hostility by the staff members The waitress that approached my table was hostile in nature and when I explained to her that I wanted a regular Caesar if they made one, I would love one she was offended. I explained that a lot of places have a house style Caesar and I was looking for a normal style Caesar, and if they provided it complete aggression and attitude in her tone and how she addressed me. she then performs the worst duty of all, which is falsifying a report to a police officer. She had her superiors, called the police and stated that I threatened her with my service dog. There is no action on this of me, threatening her. There is no threat to her there is no hostility, and I recorded the whole thing with my glasses . Big shout out to Ray and Maia, with these glasses, I was able to prove my case and clearly clarify any questions at the Police we're having in regards to the accusation. Seven police officers showed up at my table after I had enjoyed a Caesar and was joyfully offered another by the mail manager. The table beside me was having a great conversation with me. They were a family from the US who were coming to Canada, and I was explaining to them the wonderful things I could see such as the Calgary stampede that was coming up. I explained and showed off of metal. My dog was given by a paramedic for the great service that he provides, and we were having a wonderful conversation before the police showed up. I own a service animal training company and promote my business through word-of-mouth . ! This was sheer defamation of character, belligerent, and lies, false accusations, and the worst service I have ever received in any of the establishments I've visited in the city If you are choosing a place to go to, I recommend you avoid the cra and abrasive nature of this one

We only stopped by for a drink. We enjoyed our talk with Dylan, the bartender. He was super…read morefriendly and gave us some great suggestions of things to do, including the Lilac Festival on 17th Ave. He poured a great beer and made a mean cocktail. In fact, he put together a sangria that was the perfect combination of wine and fruit and refreshingness for a hot day! Dylan was training a bartender and we got to witness his knowledge as he helped her out. The ambiance of National is very cool. It feels upscale and friendly at the same time. I'll definitely be back, if not this trip, the next!

3 star rating is accurate. I wasn't expecting anything better. Wide selection from sushi to…read moreburgers. When you do too many things you end up with average food. Service was good and atmosphere is bright and pleasant. I'd go back for a beer and an appetizer .

Just had the most amazing lunch at Brown's. We had the most beautiful friendly service with…read moreKristen. Highly recommend lunch at Brown's food was amazing but the service made my day.

I enjoyed my visit to Ship & Anchor Pub, a favorite of my friends in Calgary. This is their go to…read moredowntown lunch stop and I'm glad they took me there too. It's a classic pub vibe, with a decor that matches its name, but it's the food that really took me by surprise. The table had a round of Shafts that were quite delicious and I tried their cider on tap. Food wise, they have an astonishing selection of Gluten Free Option, so for once I was able to enjoy appetizers galore. The calamari was tasty as heck. The chicken strips could've used a bit of seasoning, but came with excellent sauces. And well, I have never had a bad tater tot in my life. I'd like to go back and try more here, that's for sure.

This place is a classic, local pub. We were expecting for it to be more like a sports bar where…read morepeople hangout to watch and cheers. But it only has two medium size tv that showed sports. The food was typical bar food, can't expect much. Service was okay.

Came here to celebrate a couple of friend's birthdays. They had the upstairs reserved for about 30…read moreof us. They assigned one waitress for us but we probably could have used two. She did a great job serving everyone but you could tell she was a bit overwhelmed at times. It was nice to have the whole upstairs as it made it more private for our large group. The downstairs didn't look too busy though. Food was great. My wife and I shared Caesar Salad, French Onion Soup, and Beef Dip. Very well done although they forgot the dip for the beef dip but that was fixed quickly. There is plenty of parking outside and it was easy to get to. Would come here again.

Over the years I have found the food and service have gone down hill…read more Food can be hit or miss, especially the wing nights, this is the closest pub/bar to my house. Unfortunately my wife and I have had bad service, bad food ( as in the shits the next day), or just portions that don't reflect the price. I will be honest, the service has changed to the better now, and the waitresses even during the busy times are pretty consistent with our service and orders. Dicksons needs a make over, the pool was free but there's a ball missing, the upper bar is permanently closed. The beer is hit or miss, but so far I haven't been refused a on tap beer replacement because of the bad tasting beer. Though I have been told by the Barman "Everyone's taste is different." When I told him my Amber beer tasted like a mouthful of pennys. Consistency is something this eatery needs to work on. It used to be such a great place to go to.

Atmosphere: pretty cool! I like the nautical theme, and it's not too loud or flashy. Got the VLTs…read moreand I think two arcade style games? I think it's mainly geared towards the older crowd, my partner and I were the youngest looking people I seen lol. Service: Awesome! Bartender Bob was a great guy. They have good deals every day, and good prices. The staff are friendly and very sweet people. Food: My partner and I got the sticky toffee pudding and the cheesecake.. holy moly they were honestly the best desserts I've had in ages. I've eaten a few sticky toffee puddings and slices of cheesecakes.. but they don't beat Schooners. Honestly, I am jealous this isn't my neighborhood pub. We are originally from Edmonton, and were getting sushi from a store behind this place. We decided to kill our 30 minute wait time in this pub, and I have no regrets. Absolutely will come back when we are in town again!

Came here on a Thursday with my brother. Thursday has $5 off burger special. I had the American…read moreCheddar Burger with Fries and a and extra side Caesar Salad. Really good. The fries were skinny which I like. My bro had the Big Boy Burger and it looked really good as well. The only thing weird was they charged for pop refills but maybe that's the norm now. I hadn't been here in years and will definitely be back.

This place is a bar for sure! But it had pretty good food. We ordered the pierogies, onion rings,…read morefried pickles, fish and chips, and beef tacos. The onion rings had a hot honey sauce, it was really delicious so a pleasant change from ketchup. It was pretty busy but it's a Saturday. We were happy with everything we ate. The service was great! After 7 pm, you have to be over 18.

Don't let the name fool you. Great food at amazing price for the area. Has plenty of outdoor…read moreseating which was nice on a cool night. I don't drink but the drink menu looked quite varied. Service was excellent. If you are in the Stephen Avenue area this is definitely worth a stop.

Very energetic and fun place to enjoy drinks and dinner. I went there with two other ladies and we…read morehad a wonderful time. Staff was very professional.

It was our first time at Cactus. My husband's burger was delicious and I had the best Cajun…read moreblackened chicken of my life!!! Our server was lovely. They do, however, need to keep their beer cans and draft beers cold. My Blue Moon was warm; so was my husband's Zero-alcohol IPA. (We are not in the UK )

Despite the delicious wings especially on special every Tuesday and Saturday, the server Courtney…read morehas a mouth on her like a truck driver which is so unprofessional. Spends time out smoking and rarely says thankyou after tipping as if it should be mandatory. Not sure why the owner is so submissive not to let her go by now. It must have to do with much of the clientle who are in the same category! So unfortunate. Signed a very loyal customer P.s Remember that tips are only deserved for friendly and prompt service...not for See You Next Tuesdays

Friendly staff, bar food…read more Salted food that gets progressively worse until you feel sick. Steak that's is full of fat, sinew, and worse. Pretty gross overall.