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

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

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

Very good food. Front of the house people were Curt and less than helpful. I am handicapped and was not able to get any support. Rest of staff were great as was dinner read more

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

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

If you are ever in Calgary, eating at this restaurant is a must. We had an amazing meal here. The restaurant is beautiful, the food amazing and the staff friendly and helpful. My wife had the Greek salad and it was wonderful. I had wild mushroom pizza and it was spectacular. Our friends had two pasta dishes, which they raved about. And the manager dropped by our table for a pleasant conversation and ended up giving us a complementary dessert. The prices are very reasonable. I took a couple pictures and as you can see there is outside dining. We literally stumbled across this place by chance. Now we know. Next time we're back in Calgary this restaurant will be our go to place. read more

The service & ambiance is excellent!! The food is okay! Nothing to die for! Ordered empanadas & thought the spicy sausage would be inside the empanada but they were just little crumbs on the plate! The cheese empanadas were nice & large though! The server was really good & kept on checking in to see if I was okay! read more

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Amazing Absolutely Amazing It so so nice to see the Porch in the Heart Of The Red Mile. The atmosphere and vibe is super cool. The food was fantastic and the great service as well. Five thumbs up from me and my friends. The Porch has the nice enclosed patio in the city. I would highly recommend checking it out!! read more

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We had the braised ribs and the sirloin. Place was fantastic, atmosphere was great. Highly recommend!

This place is just amazing! Great staff, amazing food, interior design is awesome! Love that they have porch swings too! read more

Porch - a glass of wine on a table - Comfort Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The ambiance and food is amazing! They had a fun selection of cocktails and a very wide range of items on their menu. They were no longer taking walk ins when we arrived, but we sat at the bar and still had a great time. Even though the staff were slammed with it being unusually busy, they were all so attentive and kind! read more

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Celebrated my birthday here awhile back and the experience was really great. Food was awesome. The ambiance of the place is really cozy, great for a date night or intimate party. Kudos to the staffs and the manager that really made my day special! Will definitely be back. read more

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Landed here without knowing anything about and was really pleasantly surprised. Great food and friendly service. Lots of laughter at the surrounding tables - always a good sign. read more

I loved everything about this place. The food was great and the vibe was even better. Service was excellent! It's such a cute place inside. The music selection perfect. I was only visiting Calgary but I wish I could've bagged this place up and took it back home with me. read more

What great food and neat environment! This literally feels like you're dining on a "boho sheek" porch. The swings around the bar and neat layout was very cool. Even all the plates that come out of the kitchen are well thought out! Definitely check this place out if you're looking for some good Greek inspired food. read more

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Honestly one of the most unique bars in Calgary. one of my favorite places to go when it's super nice out during the summer.

The Porch was a great find in Calgary. Came for lunch and family ordered garlic grilled prawn, grilled salmon, and grilled beets and fried goat cheese salad. All superb with friendly hostess, great waitress and a nice check in by the manager. And the location and vibe was fun to top it all. read more

So disappointing. Hidden in the very fine print, when one reserves through Yelp and not through the restaurant website, is mention of the fact that minors are not allowed after 8PM. I arrived for my 8 PM reservation with my 14 year old girls after a very long day of travel, and was turned away. This is NOT the way to welcome visitors. I'm all for adult-only experiences, but if you don't want patrons of a certain age, make it obvious. Make it CLEAR during the reservation process. When people reserve through Yelp, this policy is hidden in the fine print. Starting over with dinner planning at 8 PM in a city we didn't know wasn't a great experience. read more

Dinner with friends. What a cool place. The atmosphere was fun and casual. The drinks delicious and the summer salad - wow, a favourite of mine. Our server was attentive without being intrusive. It was a great night out celebrating. Can't wait to go back. read more

Great food, good prices, and beautiful restaurant. Really great addition to 17th ave.

A restaurant with a pretty chill vibe and mostly good food as well. The overall look and feel was on point, between the decor, outdoor seating (benches, tables, swings, etc.), and natural light coming in. All of that made for a fun lunch trip. The service throughout was spot on as we were constantly tended to and even had the manager check on us multiple times throughout. The food itself was pretty good, though not that memorable. For starters, the Lemon & Pepper Chips were delicious and the dip that came with it was easily the highlight of the meal. The Fried Potatoes were fine, but still fairly similar to what you would expect from a dish with wedges. The Porch Wings were very fresh and good in general, but still had a little too much of a fishy taste (lingered on my fingers for a bit afterwards as well). The Grilled Beef Tenderloin sandwich was cooked perfectly, but the sandwich overall was a little on the dry side. The seasoned fries on the side were great though, so the overall dish wasn't terrible. It's definitely worth a trip on a nice day for outdoor dining, but probably moreso for the vibe than the food itself. read more

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As I was enjoying my dinner at the porch. With my wonderful husband, and 6 children. I couldn't help but notice the odd interior. As I divulged into my perfectly cooked salmon, I finally realized.. hey, it's designed like a porch!!!!!!!! Who would've thought. What creativity. So pumped !! read more

A great place for a great meal! Very happy I chose the Porch for a Sunday brunch. Despite being a last minute rez, we were able to score a table on their patio since it was a lovely sunny day. We sat by the bar at a high top 4 person round table. This place is huge with a large bar in the middle and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It is a super cool venue with a very industrial feel, retractable ceiling for half the restaurant and giant skylight for the other indoor half, with a large bar with plenty of seating in the center. There are also fun swings for some seating. We had a lovely, friendly greeting from the hostess and our waitress was sweet and attentive. The Caesars were delicious as was our meals. Our party of 4 all raved about their respective dishes. We would definitely come for another visit and HIGHLY recommend this place! read more

Great atmosphere and the service was wonderful! Food was delightful and drinks were amazing!

the place is very beautiful and has a great atmosphere, but the food was not as delicious as I expected. The waiter didn't seem to have the patience to serve us either. read more

Great food, better cocktails, great vibe. Highly recommend if in Calgary!! It is a super location and super cool feeling like your on a patio no matter where you are sitting read more

Great staff... Great food... Better cocktails. Vibe here is great and the outdoor seating is fabulous!

Great food, reasonable prices. My wife's comment "they put their heart into the food".

Excellent, unassuming and wonderful find. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, vibe was spot on and most important, the food was excellent. Love the decor, has both indoor and outdoor dining options (weather permitting). The Swings at the outdoor bar area, super unique! This will be top on my list of places to go. I highly recommend you checking it out. read more

The interior of this place is absolutely gorgeous!! The menu is not friendly for picky-eaters, and portions were generally small.

Went there for brunch today and it blew me away. The food, ambience, and service was amazing.

Food is amazing,.especially the lamp chops. Great atmosphere and decoration. Worth the price and waiting time.

The inside of this place is sweet, my friend and I enjoyed swinging on the bar chairs while sipping some peach margs. We didn't try the food but the drinks and atmosphere /service were spot on. read more

Best atmosphere in Calgary. Best Key lime pie. Good drinks and food menu. A lot of new staff who seem to be doing well.

Service and food was amazing! Fair warning to anyone going on a game night that it will be extremely busy but worth it

Exceptional service. Cool vibe and really good food. Drink menu is unique as well. Overall great experience for friends or couples night out. read more

Less than 1 star. worst service I've ever had. Terrible food, McDonald's has better. even worse drinks