I can't say enough about Porch! Such good food, and the ambiance is stunning. Especially for a nice dinner with friends or if you're trying to impress a date. Their salmon was fantastic. I'm always scared it's going to be overcooked, because at many restaurants the fish usually is, but this was perfectly grilled and well seasoned. The bed of veggies underneath had a really nice, subtle flavor that complemented the fish without overpowering it. I also ordered their banana cocktail, which honestly surprised me. I didn't think I would ever like banana in a cocktail, but it was absolute heaven. Smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. One of those drinks you think about ordering again halfway through. For food, I also had the braised short ribs, and they were excellent. Super tender, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely one of those comforting dishes that still feels elevated and well executed. The decor deserves its own mention. The space is warm, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, and there's an actual live tree inside the restaurant, which is such a cool touch. You can already tell this place must be incredible in the summer when everything is open and lively. Overall, Porch delivers on food, drinks, and atmosphere. Easily a spot I'd come back to, whether for dinner, drinks, or a special night out. read more

We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more options on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day. read more

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Our party of 12 arrived to Porch right at opening at 11am on a Saturday morning without a reservation. Luckily, they were able to seat us right away. As the morning went on, it seemed to fill up fast so I recommend making a reservation. Vibes: Bright, airy space decorated with lots of plants. There were many tables available including 4 swing seats by the bar. Very cute inside! Bathrooms are downstairs. Street parking only. Service: For a party of 12, our servers provided great and quick service. Food: -Cold Brew ($6) with Sweet Cream ($1): it seemed that the cream curdled in the drink. The taste was okay but it got the job done. -Breakfast Bowl ($24): braised beef short rib with 2 poached eggs on a bed of caramelized onion fried potatoes. Large serving, it was perfect to share with 2-3 people. -Kale Caesar ($19): topped with cheese croutons which were interesting. Also great to share with 2 people. Overall: Porch is a cute brunch place that can fit a large party. If you're looking for an aesthetic place, I recommend this place! read more

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This place has the perfect ambiance for brunch! Lots of greenery and natural light, paired with the wood tones which all come together for the perfect balance of indoor and outdoor vibes. I started off with a cold brew with cheese foam to get my caffeine fix. The foam looked a little chunky and questionable at first, almost like it was curdled...but it mixed in well with the coffee and made for a nice balanced taste. I typically always stick with eggs benedicts at brunch spots, but since I was sharing with someone, we opted for The Breakfast Bowl since it seemed to have similar ingredients as their Short Rib Benedict, but with more food overall. It definitely ended up being larger portions than the benedicts, and we ended up stuffed! We also had a Kale Caesar, which had a nice savory kick with their cheese croutons. The table also split an order of Truffle Parm Fries and no complaints about these, although it's pretty hard to mess up fries. Overall, a great spot if you're looking for good brunch food and a cute ambiance! read more

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We came here upon the recommendation by a mother-daughter duo from Calgary who sat at a table next to us a couple of days ago at a restaurant at in Canmore. The restaurant was nice, the decor was calming and beautiful, service was friendly, the Japanese ale recommended by our waitress was light, sweet and refreshing, and the Summer Days salad was quite good. The Margherita pizza was disappointing. We were hoping for a classic Neopolitan Margherita pizza. Instead, My husband said the rectangular shaped slices and its airy soft crust reminded him of Little Caesars. read more

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Located down restaurant row in Calgary. This place is pretty cool looking inside. Ordered the grilled cheese, porch burger & calamari. I really liked the calamari. It was tender and in long strips instead of rings. Was seasoned well and had the batter was not too hard. The burger was cooked to my liking and tasted good also. Though, the bottom of the bun was soggy and kind of fell apart on me when I first picked it up. I didn't try the grilled cheese as I am lactose. But my wife liked it. This would be a great place to hang out after work for happy hour or a nice cool night. read more

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Great place for family and friends, unique food options and top tier service. Very aesthetic decor. For large group you can request a private seating area that has a wonderful street view. Con: street parking available Pro: paid parking across the street read more

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My wife and I made lunch plans to try this place out. Our experience was a 5/5! The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the ambiance was spectacular. Our server was very tentative and walked us through their drink and food menu. Our service couldn't have been better. We had the Morta sandwich and the fried chicken sandwich. Both were amazing but the fried chicken sandwich was the winner. If you're looking for a good spot to eat check out Porch, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The service is good, the food is good (and varied so everyone can find something) but the best part is the space itself. The patio outside has great people watching, like all the restaurants along this section of the street, but the interior is the best part - it's so well lit with skylights etc in the ceiling it's practically like being outside. read more

Ok so this is bar none the best bar and resto in Calgary on 17th strip. So here's the story the owner set it up in honor of his grandmother's house in North Carolina. He has swing seats at the bar. Ok amazing! Then the bartenders are absolutely friggjn amazing. They make up the best concoctions and make sure you are covered be it food or drinks all night long. It's a great vibe w sexy and diverse people throughout. Drinks check! Now the food it is absolutely a foodies spot. We had Brussels sprouts: amazing, Korean wings : , lamb chops: best in the business , calamari: honestly they didn't miss on anything. This is a must go to in Calgary!! Thank me later read more

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Wanted so badly to love this place. The decor and the vibe are awesome. We made a reservation for Happy Hour on a Saturday and were seated quickly. Waitress was super friendly and took our order quickly. Then the trouble started. The drinks took at least 25 minutes, and one of our party's food showed up first. Then once we got our drinks, another member of our party got their food. Then it took 1.5 hours for the rest of our order to arrive - which were 2 simple items off the happy hour menu. The manager comped the 2 late dishes, which was great, but we left feeling unhappy overall. On a positive note, the drinks were delicious read more

Porch is easily one of my favourite spots in the city, a beautiful space that looks amazing both during the day with tons of natural light and a super cozy vibe at night. Food is always delicious (my favourite is the Brussel sprouts appy) and every waitress I've had has been super engaging and nice. I will always have Porch on my list of choices when dining out! read more

The restaurant ambiance and aesthetic was amazing. It's initially what attracted my friends and I to the restaurant. However, the food and drinks were okay. We ordered the kfc wings, Greek street cart fries, and kale Caesar salad. They have a wide selection of food on their happy hour menu however they only had 2 cocktails for the drinks portion of the menu. Overall, the vibe is great and I might need to try more things on the menu to get a better read. read more

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My husband and I just went here yesterday, and surprisingly, it was good. I thought this place would be overpriced, but it was reasonable. We were lucky enough to get a patio seat and could people-watch. I don't drink, and what I liked about Porch was the good selection of mocktails, and the one I ordered was tasty. My husband and I split the hummus, and I ordered the burger. The burger was okay, but the side Caesar salad I got was good, especially their homemade croutons. This is definitely a place I would come back to. read more

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This was my first day visiting Calgary for the first time and needed to check this spot out due to the positive reviews. Oh My GOD please come here and try the 1. Truffle Parm Fries 2. Grilled Australian Lamb Chops & 3. Beef & Lamb !! Those fries are the BESTT truffles fries I've had in my entire LIFE! & The aussie lamb is the best lamb I've ever had but beware they literally you a single (ONE) piece. Like if you haven't eaten all day, the beef/lamb kebab thing or aussie lamb won't fill you up..but I understand the small portions because its a bar.. but just keep it in mind; I was debating 4 stars but everything was on point I had to give it a 5.. The drinks looked so elevated & tasty but I didn't order one. If I had this spot by me I'd def return for a birthday or something special. I sat outside on a summer day (without a reservation I was sat within seconds!! yay) but the inside is soooo boujee and such a vibe! especially the swings like WHAT?! its hard to impress me but damn yeah def recommend! YUP read more

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Great place to hang out with friends or casual date, especially with good weather. Food: Lamb chops were well seasoned and charred beautifully, unfortunately one was a bit overcooked. Pork souvlaki was just average, hero being the pita. Pasta was unfortunately bland. Service: Excellent. Patio spot opened and the host voluntarily offered it to us. Server was attentive and friendly. Even apologized for a fly in the water. Poor fly. Atmosphere: Very lively. Feels like you are at a celebrity's patio party. Everyone seems like they are having a good time. Value: Fair. Food is decent but you are sure to have a good night here with friends. read more

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Food was delicious, the atmosphere was fun and relaxed! Would definitely recommend to anyone. Everything we had was incredible and flavorful. read more

I came around 9:30pm on a Thursday with a group of 4 and we were seated immediately. Luckily we made it in time to order food, as the last orders are taken at 9:45. I tried the lemon pepper chips (good), KFC (very good), porch burger (okay), and mushroom pasta (very good). The server was nice, but very busy and didn't really check on us. We needed more water and had to wait a really long time and also waited maybe 20 minutes to get the check. The atmosphere was beautiful, very pretty and photogenic place. It was extremely loud inside and difficult to hear normal conversation. read more

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Came here for a late dinner since it was one of the few places that were still open when we landed. We had a reservation, but waited about 5 min before we were sat cause the table before us were finishing up. For our dinner, we shared the poutine and Korean bbq wings from the late night bites menu. Both were really good. I wish there were more cheese curds on the poutine, but that would prob be my biggest complaint. Wings had good flavor. It's def a younger crowd that hangs out at the Porch. It was loud and busy, but our food and drinks came out in a reasonable time. read more

Porch - Korean bbq wings - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Major hotspot on 17th ave. Great vibes, and it's a go to spot for brunch and mimosas. Highly recommend, whether you're a local or just visiting Calgary read more

From Melrose to Corbeaux's Bakery to Porch, I've been to them all.. Porch is a new concept that is now popular in the Calgary. Move aside beer halls, make room for vintage modern vibes..! Double sided entrance to a well lit room. The ceiling fans reminded me of a beachy vibe and the trees with Christmas lights gave the room a warm glow.. Other than the difficulty to hear my date (which is common at so many restaurants, install sound boards and guest will sit longer and spend more $$!!) The service and food was very good. We had truffle parm fries with curry aioli, tuna crudo (really tart and lemony) and the briased short rib ravioli (to die for!!). Would like to try more items on the menu. Would definitely return read more

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Dish Korean Fried chicken Falafel Pros Nice staff Unique and nice ambience All styles of seating available Roomy bar area Nice crisp and flavor on the wings Meat fall off the bone in wings Naan was good along with dressing in falafel plate Falafel had good amount of herbs inside Cons Falafel needs salt and seasoning Chicken wings were overcooked and dry Restroom needed a little TLC BE PREPARED TO WAIT Love the ambiance and the atmosphere here. Great place for small bites and drinks with friends or date night. The food is not flavorful but it's not horrible either. Staff is professional but will not go out there way to be friend. Restaurant is busy and the service is very slow. Suggest you have small bites here and drinks which come out quick. read more

Porch - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Incredible ambiance from the moment you step foot in the door. Fresh, bright, open inside with multiple seating arrangements that give totally different vibes. Food was delicious all around. What we ordered is below but from what we could tell, you can't really go wrong. Apps -- Hummus, Calamari, Korean Wings, Truffle Fries, Lemon & Pepper Chips Entree -- 6 oz sirloin with Pommes frites and butter garlic prawns Drinks -- "Red pill" booze bag Hong was a phenomenal server. Prompt, attentive, and personable. read more

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So good. Great staff. Food was all fantastic, can't say enough good things. Also I have a hearing problem and asked to be moved out of the noisiest area... they helped me out and found a somewhat quieter spot, and I said Sorry for the trouble, and the woman said: You should never have to apologize for that." I almost cried, she was so kind and gracious. read more

My wife and I went here for a late afternoon bite, we did not wait long until we were helped and seated, menus and water were provided by our server very quickly. We decided to have the small plates, less expensive smaller portion of items from the main menu. my wife had the Double Cheeseburger Slider and we shared the Lemon Pepper Chips (with dip) both from the $5 side. I had the Chicken Gyro prices at $7. The chips came first, and were crunchy, tasty and delicious with the large amount of dip you get with the plate. sorry for the photo, you get much more chips than that, there were enough for two people to share. Looking at the rest of the menu, it seems to offer the usual staples that you can find downtown at the same prices. They have quite a list of specialty cocktails, but be prepared to pay a premium price for them. Though from what we saw from our table, looked quite delicious and interesting. The slider was very tasty, my wife enjoyed it, she let me have a taste, very delicious, beautifully grilled, there are two patties smashed thin, bun was nice and soft. Though I found the patties were a touch on the dryer side for my liking, the bite I had was still a very good burger. I had the Chicken Gyro, the wrap was soft, the chicken had a nice char to it, onions and tomato, the ratio is more meat than veggies, sauce was just the right amount. This dish was neither dry nor swimming in sauce. We sent some time there playing a game of cribbage, and did not feel rushed by the staff (we were there after 2:30). The restaurant was clean, airy and very fun, and it was quite a surprise to find swings at one side of the bar, though this I will leave to younger or braver people at the bar. It is very open, though broken into quite a few small sections that isolate groups from everyone else. We are looking forward to visiting Porch again in the near future. read more

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This place has one of the coolest interiors I've ever seen, I love all the fake plants and the tree inside. Service was lovely, friendly, fast :) would recommend to friends and definitely go again some time read more

Porch - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Go for the Haply Hour Specials! Really great HH prices on food and drinks. The vibe is peak hipster, but it's so well done and the staff is top notch. Great cocktails and the spicy chicken sandwich was fresh, spicy and cooked perfectly. Fully recommend starting your night here. read more

Porch - Chicken Sandwich -- get it Spicy!!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Interesting food options & tasty, gracious service, cool ambiance. Manager even wandered around checking on guests which was very spot on & unexpected! Check out the Porch! Worth your time & tummy satisfaction!! read more

Went to this restaurant while on vacation. I had many questions about the foods on the menu and with the patience of the waitress, I ordered from the "special" menu. The beef was delicious, tender and plentiful. The dish was served with French fries and they were good as well. read more

Great ambience, great staff, great food, great drinks. Enough said! Just kidding, here are more details from my experience. Went for dinner on a weekday - made a reso but probably could've walked in. It was pretty busy though. Got two different cocktails while there and both were tasty. For food had the beef tartare which comes with chips and the chocolate cake dessert. Both were tasty and there was so much more on the menu I want to come back and try. Definitely recommend! read more

Porch - Beef Tartare - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Fabulous food and best of all the very very personable amazing staff with personalized attention and great memories, they always remember my favourite meals !!! Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! read more

Didn't have any food. Just came for the mimosa's. Great service. Great ambiance! Looking forward to coming again to sit on the swings! read more

Porch - Mamosa flight - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

What an amazing dinner we had! Our server was amazing- very friendly, engaged and gave us honest recommendations. We were there during a downpour our server told us we got the perfect seat- no leaks coming down on us For appetizers, we enjoyed the chips and dip and the potato cakes with tomato onion relish- SO YUMMY! For dinner, I had the Lobster Gnocchi- one of my top 5 best dishes. The flavors were magical! My hubby had the summer salad with salmon, and others had the wild mushroom pappardelle and the Caesar with a chicken kabob- all equally yummy. The swings at the bar really add a whimsical touch to this experience. read more

Porch - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Service was 10/10 their customer service is amazing here we were greeted by 2 girls not snobby at all and our waitress was super honest I came here with just my girlfriend and we were ordering 5 dishes and asked if it would be too much if we ordered the Mac and cheese and she was super honest and said it's a lot and will be filling but why don't you guys try all the other stuff first and see if you can fit in the Mac and cheese after. She also made amazing suggestions which is what we tried we were told to stay away from the liver pâté. WHICH WAS GREAT because everything was super great and we were full!! We didn't even end up finishing everything. The food was 9/10 but the customer service sold me. Atmosphere is amazing super earthy and cozy! read more

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I have been to porch a handful of times, at least 5, and is typically a place I bring friends who come to the city to visit me because the food is always stellar. The only reason I deducted one star was due to service (servers were absolutely lovely, but I think in the summer they can be understaffed). We shouldn't be having to ask for water refills and cutlery on a 30 degree day on the patio. read more

Food was bomb!! 100% recommend we enjoy our brunch everything was on point. Ambiance was calm enjoyable!

Overall decent experience but despite calling and trying to make a reservation we were told there was a 20 minute wait on the phone. When we got there we waited about a little more than an hour to get seated. They took customers who seemed to be their friends or colleagues before others waiting in line. It seemed very unfair. A couple behind us even left after being promised it'll be a few more minutes. The food was good 8/10 but the serving sizes were on the smaller side. The atmosphere was very loud with music and chatter. We both didn't enjoy how hot and dry it was in the restaurant where we were seated. My contacts went dry from the dry heat blasted above us. It was a very well decorated restaurant but I wouldn't recommend again given the experience we had. read more

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Came here for drinks Saturday night. Tried the Violet Fizz, Phlight of the Bumble Bee, Just Peachy, and Heavy Soul. The drinks were expensive but tasty and well made. - Violet Fizz tastes a bit like a slightly botanical blue popsicle - Phlight has a lovely honey aftertaste - just peachy was my favorite, super refreshing and fruity - heavy soul is def for tequila lovers, the chocolate and cigar notes really come through and comes with a super cool ice cube, a clear block of ice with a 'P' inside We also got some snacks. - lemon pepper chips, really good would recommend - fried potatoes, a bit like soggy wedge fries, would not recommend read more

Porch - Heavy Soul - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I love this place! It's one of my favourite places in Calgary. The place is well-decorated, tidy and organized. It's one of the few restaurants that open till late. It's such a relaxing place because even if it's packed you can't hear the people's noise and the music is not loud and they're always playing something nice to listen to. The place is big so you don't find yourself cramped with other people. Their drinks menu is as interesting as their food menu. Their happy hour menu is great and prices are right. Their staff are always polite, friendly and quick to help in case of any doubts or issues. During summer, their patio is nice. The last time I went, we decided to go for the happy hour menu. The Kale Caesar salad is my favourite dish on their menu. Everything tasted fresh and tasteful. It's a must to go if you're in Calgary. read more

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Have been here a handful of times and overall its very nice. Good selection of drinks and although there isn't a ton of food options (especially for vegetarians), the food is good quality. A few minor complaints from the last time we were there make it a 4- rather than 5-star: 1) One of the few veggie options, the greek salad, is pretty sub-par as it has no olives (why??) and although the capers could have potentially made up for this there were like 3 in the whole dish 2) The music is pretty loud. Its ok if you're in a small group (i.e., 2-4), but more people than that gets pretty tough to hear. 3) Our server the last time we went was SO awkward. We were there in a relatively big group (6 or 7 of us), and the server exclaimed "perfect!" or "I love it!" after every single person's dinner order. By the end I could barely keep a straight face it was just so ridiculous. Obviously totally harmless and I am not sure it would have stuck with me/been worth mentioning, but then at the end of the meal she went into this whole long-winded explanation about the gratuity and the bill that was wildly confusing and resulted in us almost not tipping at all (which we would never do!). The whole thing was just totally bizarre and left us feeling really unsettled, which is not really what you want when you're spending money on a nice meal out. So in sum I'd say its a great spot for happy hour drinks and apps with max 4 people, but not necessarily a full on dinner (especially if you have vegetarians or those with other dietary requirements or if you have more than 4 people). read more