Had a date night at the Moxies Calgary location, and was a fun night out! Opted to just get appetites which were great! Definitely recommend getting the gyozas and the calamari. Service was quite slow and felt we waited a long time for the food. 7/10 recommend! read more

Moxies Calgary Downtown Restaurant - Calamari, Gyozas - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I had several meals at Moxies in the hotel. There were plenty of seats, so I could sit there anytime. The server seems busy with only two people in the morning, but it feels good. It's crowded at night and on weekends. And many shops and restaurants are closed on Saturdays and Sundays this area. The Moxies is lively and bustling. I had an Acai bowl for breakfast and recommend it to health-conscious people. And I also tried Lemon Basil Salmon and Blackened Mahi Mahi, and the combination of the vegetables provided was good and tasted good. I'll go again tomorrow. read more

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Visited on a Saturday night for dinner with my family. Moderate noise but easy to talk to others. Nice views of the city if you're by the window. The waiter we had was amazing! I wish I remembered his name but Wowww he was excellent! I'm sure the waitress who was in training with him will learn so much from him and provide the same excellent customer service. I've visited Moxies before in Toronto, loved it, and so I was excited to visit again. This time, I tried the vegan tofu lettuce wraps and the smash avocado dip. DELICIOUS!!!! literally my mouth is watering right now because I would love to eat it again and again. I also tried the rosemary Mocktail which was okay. read more

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Great experience. This is a new, modern and fun restaurant to dine at in downtown Calgary! It has changed so much and has come a long way from 20 years ago when I used to come here for plain Jane fries. Very friendly atmosphere, especially when you're greeted by the staff right away and seated where you've request (window seat). The view looks out onto the street level of 7th Avenue where the Ctrain train runs and people walking by. I can imagine in the summertime, the outdoor seating area would be a blast! The atmosphere is very fun, not overly loud, and has a modern flair. Very clean tables, floor and windows. The restaurant is connected to the lobby of the Sandman Hotel; very convenient if you're looking for a downtown place to stay with an funky restaurant and bar attached. Their menu had a good variety, including vegetarian, plates, side, dishes, for starters, main meals, and a good alcoholic beverage. I didn't even look at the desert menu because I was so full. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger, at the suggestion of Jen the server. She was right! It was knockout! All the ingredients were fresh, the burger was hot, and just the right size. I asked for my fries extra well done, and that's how I got them. The presentation was super cute too! I ordered a beer and it was nice and cold and hit the spot. The music was at the right level and it was overall just a really great experience. The only negative I could share with the manager named Zack, when he came and asked me, was the temperature of the fries. They were lukewarm at best. He took my feedback very well and both he and Jen took the time to chitchat with me. It was like I had been there many times before. I appreciate that kind of treatment when I'm from out of town and I'm paying for a meal at a restaurant. Two thumbs up. read more

Moxies Calgary Downtown Restaurant - Bacon cheeseburger with fries. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Located in the Sandman Signature hotel but a popular place for locals as well it seems. I stayed for a few days for a conference and had both breakfast and dinner here a couple of times. The service is fast and friendly. I felt taken care of every time I entered. Cocktails were well made. The food was comfortable with fresh ingredients. I actually did not have a bad meal here and would recommend it. They also do room service in the hotel. read more

Our party of four was seated promptly and greeted and served by Jen. She was very friendly and very attentive. She gave us recommendations and when the food arrived we were surprised by the large portions. The nachos were delicious. We definitely enjoyed the dry rub fried ribs that were new to us. All of us enjoyed our entrees. We will be back read more

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I went here with a group of 10 co workers. Service was great. The pasta Alfredo dish I ordered was delicious but the bread served with it was mediocre. I think next visit I will try something else. read more

Moxies Calgary Downtown Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Food was delicious & staff were amazing in getting my food delivered to me at my hotel. Thank You for your amazing service!

I have eaten at the Shawnessy location any times but I was in the area so I decided to go here. We had: - smashed guacamole and salsa - beef vindaloo - flourless chocolate cake - House Made Hard Lemonade The beef vindaloo was so good. Generally when you get an east indian dish at a restaurant that is not east indian the spice level is very low but this was good. As well, the guacomole and salsa were good but they averred typical - every restaurant has that! read more

I ate here 3 times in a 2 week span and each time was great! Great vibe and relative good pricing. Kiede was my server on my last visit and was very attentive and friendly. Would definitely come back if I was in Calgary read more

Canadian beer on tap, and one of the best chicken burgers I've ever had. Prawn tacos were good, too!

This was the best steak I've had in so long. The meal was delicious, and Alex the server, was super friendly and did a great job.

I was staying in the Sandman hotel, so Moxie's was right downstairs, and it was definitely better than your average in-hotel-lobby restaurant. I ate there twice, and props for the kitchen being open until Midnight on a weeknight! I had an AAA steak sandwich, and I was (happily) surprised that it was an actual well-cooked piece of steak on a half-baguette instead of the slices of meat that "steak sandwich" usually connotes to me. The next time I had a chicken caesar salad which was perfectly fine. We split a nice bottle of Cotes du Rhone and had a good caramel-ly bread pudding for dessert. A strange thing about the restaurant is that seats in the booths seem very low (or the tables are very high) so you feel like you're eating with super-high elbows. You know the feeling when you're trying to tie your own bow tie in the mirror and can't quite get it for 5 minutes and you get all frustrated and tense and your arms hurt? It's a little bit like that when you eat in the booths here. I know that's a super-strange comment to make, but for some reason it stuck in my head after eating here... read more

Nothing special. The staff was great, but the menu and food were average. We had a burger and French dip. Both were ok. Nothing bad, but nothing great. Not much to set itself apart read more

Had a great time at this place yesterday and even though my friends and I were not on our best behaviour, we were treated very nicely by our waiter. Very well mannered staff and a pleasant place for finger-food and an evening drink. Thank you guys. We will visit more often and promise to be of better behaviour ;) read more

Staying at the Sandman and decided to come here after hiccups in our plans. The Calamari is ok but not stellar, comes with breaded shrimps and 2 spicy dips, would have prefered a tzatki with one of them. We ordered 2 steak fritas and it was too many filling fries, our steaks were both underdone and chewy one was ordered medium well the other medium rare. The chimichurri was salty with good flavor as was the arugala salad. I noticed our bellinis were a bit smaller than what I have ordered in the past, not bad @ 8$ each, the cider also was reasonable priced, my 9oz wine was good but a bit pricy at $12.50. Service the waitstaff was sweet but understaffed, missing details like waterglasses, and cutlery until asked but apologetic.It took some time for our orders but we were not in a rush just hungry. The chef did come and ask about our meal and gave a free dessert but I dint prefer the selection. Our meal was $120 including a $15 tip, and I think we could have had a better meal elsewhere. But I did appreciate the chefs attention the thought that counts. read more

Solid veggie burger with pesto with sweet potato fries are the go to meal at this place. Great for groups of 4-6, with a large menu with selections for ever taste. Good downtown location, with access to the tram (tram is free in the center core). read more

Tonight was mother daughter date-we booked a room at the sandman and ha decided to have dinner at Moxies. We were sat right away and waited over 15 minutes to be asked for a drink - so I went and found a server We ordered a Vrigin Mojito and a Bellini and our friend who joined us soda water. Our drinks came and they brought a virgin margarita. She brought the right drink after we told her, however forgot the syrup in it. We ordered the iceberg lettuce wraps - chicken wings - sweet chilli chicken - tuna in a jar. The tuna was gross, the wraps so salty - and the chips that come with the sweet chilli chicken were taco flavour - it didn't work with the taste of the chicken. Out drinks were empty, food gross and the server couldn't handle her 6 tables. They did take most of the food off the bill and gave us free dessert - but I wouldn't recommend coming here - I'll never be back. read more

Moxies Calgary Downtown Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Ordered take out via skip the dishes, the food was OK however it lost alot of its goodness because no cutlery was sent with the food and having to eat it with you fingers made less appetizing read more

This place is a close walk from my hotel and a great location downtown. Everything was delicious.

I'm a strong believer in second chances and in the case of this particular Moxie's, I think I have been more than generous in offering opportunities for redemption. I am a big fan of Moxie's in general but for some particular reason, whether it be the unfortunate hour I decide to dine there or its prime location but I cannot name an instance when my experience here was near average. That being said, I have never had a lunch there in the five years working downtown, attended a lunch there that didn't exceed an hour and a half. Okay, I lie. Once. When i asked to have my lunch packed to go because the wait was so incredibly long, I thought the sun was about to set. Aside from the slow delivery of food orders, the service is also lacking. My mind has been conditioned to expect the same cheery / bubbly service from women in tight black mini skirts at this type of establishment whose main demographic are young to middle aged male professionals and somehow, despite its prime location, they fail to meet that aspect. The servers seem preoccupied and more concerned with the game of avoiding eye contact than providing adequate service. You may be asking why I keep going back and the answer is simple: convenience. It is the only one of its kind in the outskirts of the downtown core. The food quality is consistent and the menu diverse enough to satisfy most cravings that creep up on me. The prices are reasonable and what can I say, there's no better way to break up a work week than Bellini Wednesdays. At least they got that part right. read more

Nice restaurant with a classy feel and friendly service in the Sandman Hotel in Downtown Calgary. We were on business and it's a good place for a lowkey business meal or catching up over drinks. The young staff were delightfully friendly and attentive - don't know if it's just this restaurant or maybe Calgary people are just friendly overall. My club sandwich was fine with no complaints. Bottom line: Liked this place and would come back if I'm ever back in downtown Calgary. Good overall friendly experience. read more

So, I had a recent christmas get together with some old workmates. Moxie's seemed to be the most convenient location, so Moxie's it was. My friend doing the organizing definitely discovered that. First of all, I came in early. I asked about the reservation under several names, but the hostess could find none. When I asked if I could take a spin around, she snorted "fine, but you're not going to find anything". As I finished my spin, I ran into our organizers. We asked, and again the hostess could not answer. She called her manager who took a long time in coming down. I'd like to mention that this was five on a Monday night. Come on, they were barely busy. Anyways, it was only then that we found that our table had been booked upstairs in the lounge. My friend left a few names with the downstairs hostess just in case people ran into the same problems we did. As people arrived, we discovered that they did. The waitresses apparently had the memories of goldfish. When asking for the gathering, they often weren't even informed that there WAS an upstairs. The food we received was decent if bland. I ordered a glass of wine, and asked for a glass of water to go with it. All night, the waitress only remembered the paid drinks and rarely anything like water. The whole experience reflected badly on them. I mean, come on. The reservations were made well in advance, they must know the upstairs is difficult to find, and I know Moxie's can have decent service, although I didn't see it tonight. read more

Perhaps it is the location skewing my review slightly (I work nearby, and there is very little else around for lunch... with the crack corner location, and all) but I keep coming back to this Moxies for weekday lunches. Atmosphere is fine -- typically I meet up with a friend, and this location is fine for chatting and catching up. Quite often, the same friends later ask to meet again at this Moxies. Generally speaking, service is attentive, and my food arrives in good time -- key during the work week. The menu is pretty diverse, which is one of the reasons I enjoy Moxies. So I've tried everything from an almond-crusted salmon to a straight salad for lunch. Never dissapointed. I should say, as well, that sometimes I'm pretty conscious of "behaving" during lunch (so I don't have to make up for it on a treadmill)... and restaurant food can be a gut-bomb. That being said, there is a pretty good selection of main-course salads, with a wide range of styles and ingredients. I've picked several as my meal, and they have been very satisfying. read more

This was MAH PLACE TO GO. That's all changed sadly. I used to come here on every first date. For the location and where it's at.. I've never seen it extremely busy. Over the last year, I found that it's slipped a bit from where it used to be. The Menu is all the same - Usually I just go with a Burger and a Bellini. The Bellini is where it's been hit the hardest. I used to come to this location and it used to be filled to the brim with goodness. Now you're lucky if it even comes close to the top. If you're going for Dinner; Get the Beef Vindaloo - It is by FAR the best thing on their menu. Stay away from the Steaks. Been disappointed everytime. read more

This branch is across the building I live.I come here often during summer. One evening I came to grab something to eat and just seated at the two seater lounge with my pinot. A guy who was drunk came in roaming around the lounge and ended up sitting with me. I was terrified and wanting to leave good thing a guy tending the bar was so quick to my "rescue" and warned him to stay away or leave. It feels good when you felt like protected when getting into the lounge yourself. Their Alfredo is good, Med-Bread, Mosaic Dip which is half pita and half nachos are good for sharing. Sangria Rosė is good to have before any meal. Wing night every Monday which $3 a pound. They have a new look and no longer having that old feel. Modern and decent. read more

The service was great, food was good, and the venu was not my favourite. The booths were very low to the ground and hard on the back. The tables were awkwardly high (chest level and above for me - although to be fair, I am short). It was very dim lighting. I had the top sirloin and it was tasty and properly cooked. The quinoa was probably my favourite part. And then very few vegetables accompanied which was too bad. Overall an ok experience, but nothing I would go back for. read more

Moxies Calgary Downtown Restaurant - Sirloin steak with the quinoa side. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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The fact that this location exists right by the LRT tracks should warrant a mediocre review at best however, that's not the only reason. Walking past the storefront to the main entrance, there was human vomit that had not been addressed by staff - kind of gross if you ask me. I have been here on 3 occasions now and would like the last to be my last. We have had veggie burgers here - which were dried out and so-so...but that's really the only veggie option other than salads. I ordered a caesar salad with the dressing on the side last time, and that was decent. Calamari here is ok, there is a decent wine list. A lot of business types here at lunch drinking and meeting or whatever they are doing. If you do arrive at a busy time, service is deeply crippled. Anytime I have ordered a cocktail it didn't arrive in the typical version of itself. I would stick to beer and bottled wine/easy cocktails. Like I say about most chains, fancy fast food. They have ice cream for kids and they use dry ice to make it look like it's smoking or whatever....woo oooooooo. Chicken fingers/fries and generally the standard fare for kids at any restaurant - bordering on child abuse....... Relatively clean, the washrooms are a total pain in the butt to get to at the very rear of the restaurant and up a bunch of stairs. read more

Another great lunch at Moxies. Great food and great service. The server, Aly, was very efficient friendly and helpful. Thanks for suggesting the garlic and herb dip! read more

Had a wonderful dinner here last night! Food was delicious. Our waiter Christian was the best. Definitely recommend this restaurant, great food, great drinks, great service. read more

I have frequented Moxies Grill on 8th so many times that it merits a nice review from me. This is a fancier version of a grill I thought it would be in my head; its elegant art deco interior with very well placed ambient lighting has consistently offered me and my friends' pleasant dining experiences. Service is consistently fine, and I think the prices are quite reasonable for the portions and presentations you eventually get. I have had the calamari and variety of burger choices there, and my cousin had shrimp pasta, all dishes were well prepared and were more than up to standards. The nice thing is at the end of the meal, you expect a large bill for the whole experience and are surprised upon receiving a bill just a tad higher than at a diner. Moxies Grill; extremely accessible, affordable and pleasant. read more

Went to the main restaurant today. Ordered the Lobster and Brie Sandwich (Multigrain) and a mixed salad - comes with feta cheese and cranberries. The sandwich not only had brie in it but also cheddar. The bread was a little greasy when I picked it up to eat. Overall: 3/5 stars read more

Moxie's just across the street from work so I go there quite often. Service is good and food isn't all too bad either! My favorite dish is the veal meatballs stuffed with bocconcini. This place is almost always crowded. It's perfect for large groups. They can accommodate dozens of people in a group. All you need to do is pre-order using a pretty little spreadsheet. Above all, I like to go there for a beer or two after work! read more

Yet another decent bar for after-work drinks with colleagues. I don't usually frequent these sorts of places (as they all start to look alike after a while) but when you work in the Core it ends up being a fact of life. The thing that I do like about this location is that there is an upstairs and downstairs, and in the warm months, you can sit right outisde. Granted, you're overlooking a CTrain track, so I'm not sure how nice of view that really is, but hey, at least you're outside. Anyway, with two levels, tons of seating, and pretty good service this place earns its three stars even if I found everything else to unremarkable. The menu is a typical bar-food with a fancy twist and the drinks aren't anything to write home about. There are specials every day (with wing night on Monday and 1/2 price wine on Tuesday) including some (limited) hapy hour drinks. Although, yes, you do need to enter near the CTrain, inside the establishment is clean, well-lit and not very noisy. I got an appetizer and a few drinks, so I can't comment too much about the food except that the sushi cones were good (although all together unremarkable.) I probably wouldn't go here for dinner, to be honest, as I wasn't really impressed and the prices are fairly high. In general, this place goes on my list of decent places to take work contacts, but beyond that I don't think I would go again. In general, I would probably go back to James Joyce over Moxie's for that sort of atmosphere anyway. read more

If I'm not mistaken, this Moxie's is one of the original in Alberta. Don't quote me, but I recall someone mentioning that to me. Regardless, I have eaten at this Moxie's on a few occasions and enjoyed each visit. Just to be clear, I love Moxie's. It is probably my favourite chain of restaurants. Part of this stems from my friendship with someone who owns a few locations (not this one) in Alberta and having frequented the location in Fort McMurray. But, not all Moxie's are the same. While the food is standard across most locations, with some small exceptions, the service is not. I have been to locations where the service was horrendous and the quality of the food was subpar. Thankfully, this location is not one of them. Although one of the smaller Moxie's in Alberta, this one is really well done and has a great atmosphere. It does have a small lounge though, so don't be surprised to be waiting on a busy night, perhaps a little longer than at a larger location. But the service you will receive once seated is excellent. If you haven't been to Moxie's before, order the three dip med bread for your appetizer and finish off your meal with the white chocolate brownie. Trust me, you won't regret it! read more

Moxie's isn't terrible for a chain and this particular vacation is the best of the one's I've been to. The service here is great and prompt-important for downtown office worker dining. The menu is varied-definitely something for everyone and any sized appetite. The prices are reasonable and I've found anytime there is an issue with a meal or something they are quick to fix it. What I like about this Moxie's is it is reliable and you know what to expect. I've never had a terrible menu item and several things on there are very tasty. The often have interesting seasonal specials and menus as well to shake things up a bit. The lounge upstairs is great for after work drinks or a more casual meal. The service up there is a little less "classy" but still acceptable. A good spot to visit with one person or a group! read more

Of all the Moxies' I've visited in Calgary, this one is definitely one of the best. The location is prime (downtown, right at the 7th Street C-Train stop) and considering it's attached to a hotel, the atmosphere is a lot classier than the other Moxies' in town. The food may be standard Moxie's fare, but the service here is a lot better than it is in most other Moxie's. If you've never tried Moxie's, I recommend you duck in and indulge in the white chocolate brownie. Your life will never be the same. read more

First time in Calgary and the cold plus close distance to this restaurant brought me to the doors of this hotel restaurant. The staff is friendly and is a decent atmosphere. Food was decent too. read more

Moxies Calgary Downtown Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

We did it again...we came back to the lounge upstairs (aka "M Bar"). And we did our usual sharing a giganctic plate of nachos...we got eager so we went on an early Sunday evening, while it was still light outside lol. And with it being a Sunday, and not too late at night, we appeared to literally be the only customers. Thus, though there was music playing we could still hear the staff's supposed-to-be-private conversation (I will not repeat some of the thngs they said, hehe). However, I am writing this review to say, there is one lovely staff member named Angie. She is friendly, doesn't ignore the customers, and has a sense of humor. I don't know all her shifts, but if you want good service I'd reccomend coming here on a Sunday evening :) read more

My husband & I were in the city for a work party- had appies & drinks at Moxie's before going. Excellent service...and I really liked the calamari & poki in a jar Beefeater Gins were perfect read more