This is what I ate: 1. Pomegranate lemonade - tastes like water 2. Pork and shrimp popcorn - decent, tad bit too salty 3. Ricotta dumpling - cheese balls, terrible 4. Beef Tare Tare - minced beef with jam and sourdough bread I'm not sure what people are raving about. The food portions are the worst I have seen in Calgary and pretty overpriced. The food is presented beautifully but simply isn't worth it. It's probably why I saw more people stick to drinks. read more

All the plates and cocktails are so yummy!! Such a posh and elegant venue. This place is definitely one of the best cocktails bars I have been to in Calgary and their plates are delicious. I recommend coming here with 2-3 friends so you can try several dishes and a couple cocktails without spending too much money. I went with a couple friends and we shared 4 dishes and had two cocktails each and with tip our total was about $70.00 - not bad for gourmet cuisine and very good cocktails. My favourite dish was the charred cabbage. This is one of those creative dishes where chefs prove they can make anything taste delicious with the right ingredients and cooking. Well done chefs. Well done. The ricotta dumplings were a close second favourite. If you are a "cheese person" you'll love them. The rabbit roulade and grilled duck leg were also very good. You really can't go wrong. Order whatever you're in the mood for and you'll probably be pretty pleased. The earl grey martini was also yum. All around a beautiful new Calgary venue with epic tapas =) read more

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Interesting & exciting menu items, all of which were delicious. For being tapas-esque, each plate could have easily been shared between 2, even 3 hungry adults- often times I find small-plate restaurants to under-deliver on portion size, so I appreciated this. My only critique would be the table sizes which I wished broke from the latest "micro-table" mold...I mean, in theory, we are supposed to order many plates to share so it would make sense to have a little more surface area to accommodate this. Being elbow to elbow with the table next to us didnt bother me, I just found it awkward not having any space for our food and drinks. read more

This is a great spot my cousin suggested. I visited in May and they had a totally new menu with well picked creative items. They have exceptional selection of wines by glass. It was a little loud but love the vinyl selection and that they had their matches, not many places do that anymore, nice touch guys. read more

I popped in for a quick lunch alone today, sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and he did a great job recommending dish sizes. I had the gnocchi which were absolutely delicious, and a nice glass of wine. Highly recommend! read more

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Delicious assortment of tapas with interesting flavors and lots of variety! My friend and I got 6 tapas to share between the two of us + a dessert, and were extremely satisfied. We made a reservation at 730pm for Wednesday night for two, but when we arrived the guests before us were still finishing up dessert at the table. The hostess was incredibly nice and apologized a lot, offering us drinks at the bar to start and potential window bar seating if we wanted to be seated immediately. We opted to wait for a little while (weren't in a huge rush) and got some drinks. I had the Planters Punch, which was fruity and light! We were seated at our table pretty quickly, and our waitress was extremely nice in asking us we'd ever been here before, explaining to us the breakdown of the menu, and highlighting her favorite items. We ended up basically following her recommendations exactly, ordering the bread, charred cabbage, halibut aguachile, foie gras with spring peas, steak tartare, ricotta dumplings, hen of the woods mushroom, and poached rhubarb. It was all amazing and extremely interesting flavors. The charred cabbage is a staple of Pigeonhole's menu -- it was smothered in butter and cheese and some interesting aoli that made it quite delicious. My personal favorites were the steak tartare and halibut aguachile, as both were quite light and fresh. Although we were stuffed, we got the poached rhubarb which was delicious. It was very tart, and had yummy chocolate chunks sprinkled on top. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for good food in Calgary to come and eat here! read more

I defiantly agree it's an overpriced overhyped foodie destination. Between 2 people we ordered: grilled meatballs, shabu shabby beef, cabbage and chicken dumplings, and the "family size" fish tacos. pro: lovley service, hipster decor and cabbage dumpling which had onion just sauce and stuffed with gouda. cons: PRICE for each tapas dish it's $18 for what I felt like I got... gravey with meatball(grilled mratballs), panchetta with salty miso soup(shabu shabu), $48 fish tacos which you have to de-bone dilligently. Disclaimer: I am a foodie and have been to michelin star restaurants where I would GLADY pay again to have again. I've also been to Vietnam to have the "fish style" taco and Japan for shabu shabu and it is a POOR comparison. For a $150 meat I expected much better. read more

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Was I excited about opening night at Pigeonhole? You bet! There is some serious Calgary talent attached to this new restaurant and everything about our time spent there was perfect. When you walk in, you can see the beautiful bar where the bartenders make some mad cocktails (try the Earl Grey Martini I am begging you!) then beyond that, the chefs working diligently in the exposed kitchen, complete with a legit hibachi grill and long prep table. What they are creating, my friends, is magic on a plate. Ingredients you never would have thought to put together somehow meld into a cacophony of flavours which work their way from your mouth to your brain. What? Sorry for the cheese... Speaking of cheese. Try the ugly duckling dish (talk about pigeonholing a dish..) of halloumi, pickled rhubarb, celery (the 'it' vegetable of 2015!), olives, and Pistachio purée. In all we tried 6/16 available dishes. -Chickpea Panisse -Hallomi -Nettle Dumplings with morels and peas. Wow. I have literally not stopped thinking about this dish since Friday. How DO they do it? -Nori Crumpets with Shrimp Butter...Buttah!! -Salted Halibut Perogies with ramps -Edamame in Salty Butter with Rabbit Sausage- the perfect dish as far as I'm concerned. I'm sure we could have ordered more and been totally satisfied. I'm not sure anyone can say this is a place to have dinner...but I would love to return with a larger group and order the entire menu! And if you are into wine, you have plenty to choose from. Every dish was spot on. The service was spot on (Hi Heather!). Do yourself a favour and make a reservation for Pigeonhole today. read more

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Finally got to check out this place and I have to say that I loved my experience here! I came here last Friday around 5pm, right before it started to get busy. The ambiance is very quaint and lovely inside. While looking at the menu, there were so many dishes that I wanted to try! Unfortunately, we didn't get to try absolutely everything because we weren't that hungry. My recommendations would be the: Eggplant Baba Ghanoush (something light and to get the taste buds stirring), Halloumi Cheese (it's goat cheese.. and although sheep/goat is something I tend to stray away from due to its gamey-ness, I couldn't taste the strong scent and returned to this dish for seconds.. and even thirds...), and the ricotta dumplings (something different and unique)! Though our server did mention that they change up the menu quite often, so I'll have to make sure I return soon enough to ensure my fav. dishes are still there and also so I can try the things I missed this time around. Our server Andrew was very attentive and informative. He was very approachable and even went on to explain how all the China's that Pigeonhole used were bought individually, as there was no duplication of the same plates (cute!). While being friendly, he was not overbearing and made sure that we were still able to enjoy our conversation uninterrupted. I will definitely return! The only downside to this tapas restaurant is that you have to ensure you don't come super hungry. You'll have to drop a number of bills before you can get full. read more

I was not disappointed with the food here as the bar was set high from friends raving about it. Great food, great cocktails albeit pricey. Friendly staff and accommodating with requests. We had 12 of us in for my birthday and planned to bring a birthday cake with us that my mom made for me. We were willing to pay a small fee but they charged us $5 per person (even corkage is by bottle not by person) whether that was to deter our large group from coming or just from bringing cake I'm not sure. Also one of these "guests" was a 5 month old baby, which they were aware of. Just seemed a little bit too expensive when we already spent a good chunk of change there. Overall an enjoyable experience and great food though read more

Pigeonhole is mostly about well prepared small shareable plates and drinks to accompany them. As its name implies though, Pigeonhole's food doesn't fit neatly into one cuisine. We sat on the patio and ordered the halibut cheeks, tuna crudo, ricotta dumplings, and the chicken liver mousse, along with several cocktails. First off, the cocktails we had (they change regularly) were nicely balanced and a pretty good deal as they are in the $13 range but contain up to 3oz of liqueur. The wine menu is moderately extensive especially for by-the-glass options, and covers the gamut of grapes & styles from smaller producers. The first dish to come was the mousse, which scored points for flavour and texture, but was perhaps a bit small for sharing, especially if there were more than two people in your party. The ricotta dumplings were beautifully delicate, with a tasty mushroom sauce we were sure to eat up. While the dumpling is a staple here, like many dishes it appears to undergo ingredient tweaking to use whatever's fresh & available. The halibut cheeks for example came with miner lettuce (which has a unique shape and taste), but all of the pics we've seen if it before or since use different greens. The cheeks were very well made, lightly poached with a melt in your mouth texture. Finally, the tuna crudo had a nice firm texture, and was well complimented by an out of the ordinary chermoula, a North African spice mix with cumin, parsley and warm spices that is often served with fish there. A bit more starch accompaniment would have stretched the dish out a bit. We skipped dessert as two options didn't interest us (madeleines are a coffee accessory, not a dessert). We left culinarily satisfied but a little hungry after dropping just over $100 on 4 plates and 4 cocktails. Overall, Pigeonhole has tasty, well-prepared shareable small plates but my enthusiasm (are rating) is tempered by a lack of starch to provide a complete meal experience which you'd expect for the prices paid. read more

This restaurant cannot be pigeonholed into any specific genre of food. The menu is unique and original with incredible flavours and textures. I absolutely loved the food. Our waiter told us that we would need 10-12 plates to satisfy our group of four. We thought at first that this was a bold up sell but it was the truth in the end. As you can imagine this resulted in a hefty bill but in my opinion worth the spend. The wait staff worked as a seamless team. At one point I joked with my friends that my plate (each plate is unique and mismatched) was not as nice as the others. Before I knew it he was there with a replacement and mischievous look in his eye. They did a tremendous job of anticipating all of our needs. We tried a vast assortment of their small plates. My favorites were the broccoli, tartare, rabbit and bacon pate, fresh oysters and celery root. For a larger plate we shared the braised short rib and finished with a cheese platter. Basically you cannot go wrong. Everything is amazing. If they could reduce the price or make the portions just a little bit larger this would be perfection. read more

I gave it a 3 because the food was good however we walked in after hiking for a quick bite. They said we didn't have reservations but can put us outside. Sure no problem, the food came out on a timely fashion, tasted yummy. But the waitress kept coming over to refill everyone's water but mine, especially when my glass was empty always. The first time I thought she didn't see that my glass was empty, sure no problem so my friend gave me his and I drank it all, The waitress came back another time and refilled everyone else's which were full but again skipped mine. read more

This place serves absolutely delectable food. This tapas place uses fresh ingredients in innovative ways, pairing tastes that I didn't think would go together, and yet, do. One prime example is the yellow beets with pecans, horse radish creme, and BC cherries. Sounds weird, and yet tastes marvelous. The roasted cabbage with jalapeño and the lobster mushroom vied for first place. The cabbage was impressive and allegedly their best selling dish; a lowly vegetable elevated, with a soft moist interior laced with crispy edges ever so slightly burnt, laid over a magnificent jalapeño aioli and topped with mounds of cheese. Mouthwatering. The place isn't cheap (we paid ~$65 a person for food + drinks) - but it's oh so worth it. It's a perfect place for 2 people to dine - you get just enough of the dish to feel satiated. I've come with 4 and it's fine, but you end up just craving more because it's so delicious. We ordered 6 dishes between the two of us and we were stuffed...and we're two guys with good appetites. Our server with prompt, friendly, and offered us more aioli when it didn't seem like we had enough. When we mentioned we were in a slight rush, she immediately got us our bill. Best food I've had in Calgary so far. read more

I always find the staff here to be so sweet and welcoming. I love the decor and the space, they did a great job in a building that could easily feel weird. Eat here if you are up for an adventure! Everything is unique and many menu items change throughout the year. Like many people I am a fan of the charred cabbage, other faves are the wagu beef tartare, oysters and superb selection of cheeses. The cocktails ARE SO SO GOOD and they have a killer wine list. My favorite cocktail is the Earl Grey Martini. read more

Let's talk bread n butter people. First off, who do you think you are when you say you don't eat bread? I'll tell you who you are, a raging psychopath. You're a person I would never invite to dinner and probably a person I'm already not friends with because, f-you. Gluten intolerance aside, you can still find a solid gluten-free bread. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, here's a lovely picture of some bread and butter from PigeonHole as well as a couple others. They say you can judge a lot about a restaurant based on their bread. Is it fresh? How soft is the inside? How crusty is the outside? What's its level of absorbency? Is it warm? I'm not going to dive into details of this particular bread but I'll sum it up quite simply... It's nothing to write home about. It's maybe something to write Yelp about, but I'll tell ya, Ma is not getting a hand written letter. So based on that, and in order to spare everyone the time, PigeonHole is nothing special. I was so underwhelmed, the actual process of reviewing every dish feels forced and I could care less. Don't even get me started on our dessert. The butter though! It was smoky with just the right amount of saltiness... I liked it. Come for the atmosphere, stay just long enough to try the butter, leave because you're palette deserves better. For the sake of seeing the dishes, we ordered the Ricotta Dumplings, The charred cabbage and the flatiron steak. read more

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I visited Pigeonhole for the second time and was just as impressed as the first trip there. My date and I had the ricotta dumplings, beef tartar, charred cabbage, and lamb ribs. It was all very good and since we sat at the bar it was somewhat dinner and a show watching the bartender create different cocktails. Great time and great food. I'll definitely be back again. *Visited June/17 read more

I had an awesome summer feast meal that was a ridiculously good value at 35$. The food is nuanced and a total flavour trip of different cuisines. I love being surprised with the new seasonal dishes the kitchen puts out. Anything off the charcoal grill is bound to be awesome. The desserts are simple but delicious. My favourite restaurant in Calgary read more

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I had probably the best meal I've had in Calgary here. Innovative dishes and sharing plates combined with most wines by the glass made this a great dining experience. read more

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Probably my fav place during my 10 days vacation in Calgary. We ordered their steak, paired with Pinot Noir. The wine was on the fruity and light side, which was my fav. And the steak was just tender and juicy and good distribution of fat! Wish I could try more on their other fusion dishes. read more

Went for birthday dinner in a Thursday and had a good experience. They were very accommodating when we asked to sit at the bar. This was because the two seater they had us originally reserved at was much too cramped with ppl on both sides of us. The Bartender gave the birthday girl a free glass of bubbles. I have a fish allergy and he was also accommodating about that too. He also gave the birthday girl a half order of the octopus which she absolutely loved. All in all good experience with decent food. read more

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I was looking forward to trying this new place out, with all the hype that has been in the media and that it is related to Model Milk, which is a great restaurant. The decor is nice enough, the wallpaper is atrocious, are they going for gramma's kitchen? Some of the tables must be left over from the old Victoria's restaurant , I'm all for up-cycling , but ugly is ugly. Now to the food ... Tapas style and sharing .... They should go to Barcelona to check out what tapas culture really is. Tapas are generally cheaper, more casual and quick . The service was good, but slow and it was a Tuesday evening. Having said that, it's nice to see restaurants busy during the week. The noise level was unbearably loud, not a place for a date or a romantic evening. Unless you want to breakup in public! No one will hear you or your partner begging to give it, just one more chance. Our food took quite a while to come out. The devilled eggs were too salty. The Tuna with the puffed rice was good , minus the puffed rice, and it was overly doused in a soupy soya sauce flavour that completely drowned the Tuna, that was supposed to be the star of the dish. Then we had the ricotta dumplings, they were perfect, the haloumi with the beets were delicious , the duck was tender, three very good picks . For dessert we had the lemon. Mandelines , they were also nice light and a reasonable portion. So, we had two glasses of wine , 5 dishes, one dessert for $110.00, pre tip. You may leave Pigeonhole hungry, but you're eating like a bird after all. Even though I didn't give a very good rating , I would still return, I do appreciate the creativity that goes into the food, and would try other options. This would not be my go to restaurant , however, when you're sitting around trying to figure out what to do and where to eat on a weekend , I would see Pigeonhole as a weekday option. read more

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Lovely ambiance. Good service. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is that the value on many of the items is not particularly high. That said, the menu is inventive and, while I enjoyed some items more than others, all were well-prepared using top-notch ingredients. Would definitely recommend to friends and go back. read more

Beautiful space with great atmosphere with some really solid food. Pigeonhole feels like that magical unicorn of a restaurant with a wild, innovative menu - except actually everything is freaking delicious. We sat at the bar and ordered a quick cheese platter with our cocktails, as you do when seated directly across from a cheese board. Served with a side of honeycomb, preserves and toast, it was exactly what we were after. We went on to share four plates between us which probably wasn't enough as they're pretty small, but we were on our way to a show. I could get into exactly what those plates were but I know the menu has already changed and why put you through that? After my first experience I'd be more than willing to play menu item roulette here. As with all small plate restaurants, the low prices of the individual plates might make it feel like you're in for a $ night, but those plates can add up to a $$$$ bill quickly. You've been warned. I look forward to my next trip to this hole. read more

Hand down, the best food I've had in Canada (other than Tim Hortons of course). The service was incredible. The wine selection was great and well priced. The food was tremendous. This was a fine dining experience that should cost a lot more than it does. We loved everything single thing we ate. read more

We sat at the bar. Great staff and decor, with a great but not huge wine list. You won't find much but name on the list, but thats what i prefer. No point paying for the name, I'll rather pay for the whats inside the bottle. Food is delicate, smaller dishes for sharing. Overall excellent. read more

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Best meal of my life so far. I hate cabbage but the cabbage dish is spectacular. The oysters and the shrimp were amazing. I recommend the broccoli, burrata, and the trout were fantastic. The cocktails were also on point. Avoid the ricotta dumplings! read more

I really do love their food... except for the fact that they often change their menus to reflect their local ingredients, seasonal options, etc. The only reason I say this is because some favourites have been rotated off their menus, sadly. The restaurant is fairly small, but there is a decent amount of seating and even a patio. There is also a bar in the back of the restaurant that makes some delicious cocktails. Food is almost always delicious. I've never really had a 'miss' before. Even foods that I historically don't like (e.g. lamb) have come out FANTASTIC. In particular, my favourite continues to be the charred cabbage.... so delicious! Also, the lamb tartare, if it's still on their menu. The only downfall is that the plates are all very small (not sharing sized, more like tapas) and are very expensive. It is definitely not a regular restaurant for us, but more for special occasions. Service has always been excellent. Staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about both the drinks and food they offer. They're also great with helping you choose a menu, which is always appreciated. read more

I went there with my friends last October 6, 2019 after reading that it is one of the best restaurants in Calgary (based on some reviews online) and although the dishes were ok, there was nothing exceptional about them. Service was slow; the server said that a dish is enough for 2-4 persons, which apparently is only good for 1-2 persons and even had the guts to sarcastically say that if we were to order, we had to order at once (which was contrary to what she said when we first sat, that if we wish to order another dish, we may do so any time). They also did not change the china after completing one meal which can alter the taste of the next dish. Once the strip loin was served (which only has 5 slices and how on earth were those enough for 4 persons? Unless she only wanted the steak to reach our esophagus. And to heighten my disappointment, she never bothered to give another steak knife, each of us using our own bread knife. The shrimp and pork popcorn was too salty for my liking though the kale salad was fresh and light, ravioli,dumplings and charred cabbage were fine. Desserts were too sweet (cake and chai panna cotta), except that their madeleines were surprisingly good. This could be the reason why Canada does not have any Michelin-starred restaurant or even just a Bib Gourmand. I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

We really enjoy coming here and often come here for date nights. The food is amazing, the service is wonderful and the plates are also really pretty. For 2 people we usually order 6 dishes to share and our favourites include the charred cabbage, chicken liver mousse and the tuna. read more

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Was in town on business, and Air Canada's Enroute magazine had recommended this restaurant, and we were able to make a reservation on Open Table. The restaurant was roughly a half hour walk from the Westin hotel to work up our appetite; when we got to 17th Avenue, we found a restaurant strip, with lots of interesting choices to note for the next visit to Calgary. Pigeonhole itself wasn't signed very obviously, but we kinda figured out that we were likely at the right place, and a hostess just happened to walked out, to welcome us into a spacious dining room. Our table for 2 was ready, and near the opened window to the balcony, so it was not too hot (it happened to be a hot day). The menu was explained to us, and the server recommended 2-3 plates per person to share. We ordered the Tuna, the Salmon Crudo, the Nectarine salad, the Charred Cabbage, the Dumplings and the Duck. Of these, while everything was delicious, I would say the Nectarine salad and the charred cabbage especially stood out, because they were a little more unique and not readily found in other restaurants I've frequented. I've already explored recipes for charring cabbage since returning home. And, the Nectarine salad was so good we debated having it again for dessert! But there was actually a nectarine dessert so we opted for that instead. All this, along with a couple of cocktails, came to $125 before tip. Coming from Toronto, this is very good value. We were full, but not stuffed (so that we could still walk back to the hotel). It has been a while since I'd been to Calgary, and it's great to see and experience the burgeoning restaurant scene in Calgary. The only downside, and this has nothing to do with the restaurant or the food, is that 17th Avenue must be where people like to be seen? More than once, cars and motorcycles revved their engines as they raced past the restaurant, which was highly annoying during the meal! read more

This spot is a gem! Service is really excellent and attentive. Food is small portions; they are all very good and tasteful. Drink menu is small but really high quality. Atmosphere is really fun. Def recommend this place. read more

Pretentious and overpriced. Food was OK at best but portions are terrible. We ordered this scallop dish and we literally got raw scallops (so they didn't even have the laborious tasks of having to cook it) which they quartered (it was microscopic at this point) and split them into 8 or 10 very small scallop shell, they put slivers (micro) of some sort of pickled vegetable on each one, the thing was like $18. It tasted like plain raw scallops and nothing else, nothing out of the ordinary at all. Rip off 100%. The rest of the "non vegetable" dishes we ordered were much of the same, very small portions, tasted like something anybody could've cooked at home and priced triple of what it's worth. I understand it's a fancy and higher end, but I'd eaten at plenty of those type of places and left satisfied even after paying high prices. This place was so underwhelming. read more

I had a bad experience dining here this weekend - both for service and food reasons. Service was lacking - our water cups were empty for most of the meal, we poured filled our own glasses with the bottle of bubbles purchased at the restaurant, and the attitude of the staff was unwelcoming. And the restaurant was only half full, on a Saturday night. Dishes were hit and miss, some were close but not quite, the balance was off (ie Shitake mushrooms and egg yolk dumplings, ricotta dumplings were dry). Our group had a terrible time. We spoke to management and still left unhappy. I've dined here before and recommended to clients and friends, but after this experience that will cease. read more

I love meals where we can go "sharesies" on things and Pigeonhole is perfect for this. The serving sizes are on the smaller side as people have noticed but the quality is definitely up there, I really enjoyed everything we tried from the charred cabbage to the lamb tartare, so tasty! We were basically licking the absolutely adorable dishes. They use the cutest china and I love the assorted different dishes everything is served on. Their cocktail menu looks tasty but I stuck to wine when we went. read more

I've been wanting to go here since I read it was #1 in En Route magazine for Canada's new restaurant. I was pretty impressed. Atmosphere was hipster-ish which i liked. Food wise most everything is served tapas style. We had the charred cabbage which was surprisingly full of flavor, rabbit which I find difficult to overcook but they kept it juicy and flavorful, halibut which tasted quite refreshing, the duck, and madelines for dessert - fresh from the oven. Portions are small for the price but it is tapas style. However, each dish had their own ubique flavors and were quite tasty. If it wasn't for the cost I'd probably return frequently. read more

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Server here was awesome! Cocktails are also mixed well... and the food!! I have to be honest that I wasn't sold on some of the recommendation, but when they got to the table!! Wow! read more

Don't believe the hype! Pigeonhole is full of poorly executed pigeon portions that will make your pockets sweat. When I know it's a restaurant based on share plates/tapas I know portions will be small, but when they aren't even done well? What's the point? The decor is its saving grace along with forgiving staff, but that only made the experience tolerable. Now to the food. To start we shared the beef tartare with beer cheese along with the oyster mushrooms. For $12 you get one sliced mushroom that's been grilled to a palatable texture but is really just that, a paltry portion that's nothing to write home about. The tartare on the other is delicious, but looks like a pile of ground beef. Pigeonhole wants to present differently but this does nothing for the dish except make it look like gross intestines. Next up are the scallops. There is no sear! What is this!? They fortunately bring out four small scallops so it's easier to share, but execution leaves so much to be desired. Last are the lamb ribs. Fatty, salty and almost inedible. When the server came to check we did mention our disappointment with certain dishes but exclaimed greatness over the tartare. Much to our surprise, both the scallops and ribs were taken off our bill. We tried to experience one more dish but it was just weird. The strawberry cheesecake was served deconstructed aka, no crust and just oddly packed into a bowl with a lime gremolata. The gremolata was of course icy and crunch which made for a grainy experience with the cheesecake, the opposite of what you look for in a cheesecake!!! We made sure to line our servers pockets for her efforts knowing we will never be back again. Just be forewarned it's not as great as you think! read more

I thought this place was darling and it's so close to where we live! The atmosphere is incredibly unique and charming and spending an evening sipping delicious cocktails with my husband and enjoying a series of eclectic dishes was exactly what we both needed! The plates they serve all their food on are just darling! The restaurant is small so I'd advise making a reservation before hand, or you might now get in! The food plates are small so you might have to order a few to make up a full dinner which can get expensive that was my only complaint. However, the quality of food and uniqueness of the cocktails definitely made up for it! Now that it's summer I can't wait to check out their patio! read more

We came here a month ago on the last leg of our honeymoon as our "splurge" celebration meal and we were severely disappointed... We used to live in Calgary, work in the industry, and we have been to many restaurants including Model Milk (which we really enjoyed) so we thought Pigeonhole would be a safe bet. We came in on a busy Friday night - a bit later in the night (around 9:30pm). Our server/bartender was great - the cocktails we ordered were not very palatable though (although they were strong!). We ordered a few plates to try: Salted cod crepes - these were delicious! Perfectly cooked and great flavour combinations. Charred cabbage - also tasty, but a bit greasy Cauliflower - it really was as amazing as the reviews say! BC Pine Mushrooms - definitely not a win - our sourdough baguette was burnt (not toasted, not "charred") and so burnt in fact that it was all you could taste - we had to take the mushrooms off the bread to fully enjoy the subtle taste Milk fed veal breast - do NOT get this - we literally had the taste of sesame stuck in our mouths for the rest of the night. It was SO salty and SO doused with sesame sauce we couldn't even finish it, much less taste the actual veal (I'm sure it was delicious). Not sure if it was late and the kitchen dropped the ball, but for such a high rated restaurant you'd think their quality & service would be on par no matter what time it is. Yes we did like 3/5 dishes, maybe we just made bad choices on the other 2? But the thing that left us with the most sour taste in our mouths (after the saltiness of the sesame) was the management style. My husband (a former chef who has worked in some of the best restaurants in this country) talked to the manager (or supervisor) about our "abysmal" dishes - he removed the veal off our bill that we barely ate, but was in no way sympathetic, or willing to go the extra mile to change our opinion of the food and restaurant. We were still STARVING but after being treated like we were somewhere that we didn't belong and didn't deserve to be taken care of, we just paid the bill and went somewhere else. Absolutely terrible hospitality on his part and the restaurant's for that matter. read more