Porch in Calgary

Porch was an amazing experience. From the moment we entered with the best hostess getting us to our table, amazing happy hour appys and drinks, 12 days of Christmas margaritas, exceptional server, and great eats! Highly recommend

Went there with a big group,our server jasper was amazing and so prompt with our group. Food was amazing as well as drinks! Have a few events coming up at their location in the next few months can t wait:)

This is my SECOND time ordering a vegan modified dish and becoming sick after receiving a dish that I found out later contained dairy. Unsure if the chef does not know the difference between vegetarian and vegan or if the waitstaff didn t communicate this properly. Both times I have ordered from the sections that say vegan option available. On top of this the waitstaff is honestly just rude and very inattentive. Unfortunate because the atmosphere and drinks are great.

The atmosphere of this place is amazing!! Clearly planned very well to accommodate both winter and summer. As for the food and service, they were both great!! Food looked and tasted fantastic, and the portion sizes for the price youre paying is at an incredible value! Super friendly servers! Would definitely recommend!

The restaurant wouldn t even pick up my calls when they clearly state that they are open until 1 am on a Saturday. This is horrendous and a complete waste of my time on trying to make a reservation. I still went in person without a reservation and the food had hair and was atrocious. I still ate the food and my waiter didn t even understand a single word I said, and don t get me started on the cooks. They were absolutely arrogant and unprofessional when I confronted them of my food about the hair in my food. They gave me a reason that the only way there was hair in my food is because they weren t wearing hair nets. I will NEVER go here again. 1 star.

RRR:Fabulous dining experience! Date night, family outing, friends - enjoy...make a reservation during the holiday season,as they know how to set the mood...

Porch has amazing appetizers that you can share. Service is good and atmosphere is great I recommend their calamari, buttermilk sandwich (spicy does have a kick), grilled beef fillet of sirloin sandwich, and their just peachy cocktail. Def cute for a date, girls night out or even for casual appies during happy hour.

Had such a lovely birthday dinner here! The service was great, the food was delicious, and they were extremely accommodating of our dietary restrictions. Thank you!

I like the decoration. The food is okay. Kid-friendliness: Before 9pm Food : 5/5 |

We had an amazing time at Porch! It s one of the gem s on 27th ave and is a must for everyone. The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the cocktails were creative. And the swings? A must-try! It s definitely one of the best places in town.

I just host our company s year end party at Porch and it was great! We had over a 100 people there and I heard nothing but good things from the people in attendance. The place was absolutely beautiful and their set menu was incredible! Sarah made the planning so easy and helped me troubleshoot any small issue that came up, which made my life so much easier. The service was also great. Sam and Lily s team left us really impressed. I also really appreciated Thanasi s help with all my AV requirements. Thanks for making it a great night!

We organized a surprise party for a friend last week. The staff at Porch were incredibly helpful and the event was amazing. I want to highlight the incredible service we received from Courtney. She is outstanding at her job. She learned everyones names and was incredibly attentive and personable. She even took care of my daughters very picky food needs and made her feel extra special. Courtney you are what all servers everywhere should aspire to be! Thank you so much for your wonderful service! - Samantha

The place is beautiful and vibe is perfect. Food is delicious but just portion is bit smaller. But would definitely recommend

Very nice atmosphere but below the average food and services. The food was not even okay for us. I ordered Grilled Filet of Sirloin. The meat was very little and also very chewy. Falafel was hard and Roasted Garlic & Harissa Hummus was a very sad dish. We also ordered a Winter Nights green but after 10 minutes we were told lentils still cocking! so we cancelled it. Overall we were not satisfied with food at all.

The atmosphere, service and food were at the highest level, I think everything on the menu is very tasty, but the only thing is that when I asked for the first cocktail the bartender made it a little different from what I wanted, but the second was very tasty and exactly what I wanted (if only I had just said what I would like, because so what, well done). And we also had a funny situation, we had a table booked somewhere else, but we were disappointed and were already going to the car when we saw this place, they quickly found a place for us and arranged everything, so thank you to them for everything and for saving our date.

Loved the porch burger!

First time going tonight and all I can say is WOW!!!! Great food and even better service! Our server Reegan was amazing and Kim was a very personable manager. Highly recommend and definitely going back!!!

On Saturday night, it was just the two of us at the restaurant. After placing our drink order, we waited an unusually long time for someone to come and take our food order. Eventually, I had to flag someone down to place it. We ordered the Porch Burgers, which came with fries and a kale salad. The fries and salad were great fresh and flavorful. However, both burgers were completely burnt and overcooked to the point that even the charred parts tasted unpleasant. To make things worse, there wasn t a single server around to address our complaints about the food. Finally again we flagged some one to address our concern, they accepted and changed the burgers, and even the second one was even worst than the first one, It was a very disappointing experience.

It s always so so so busy in here and as a consequence, it s very hard to actually be able to hear those you re with. But I can t lie - the good is really good!! A great amount of parm on the truffle fries, a big burger with a good chunk of feta on the side salad, and fluffy naan served with the calamari. The atmosphere is nice for drinks but difficult to deal with if you want to be able to hold a conversation. Our server was nice but because it s so busy, we barely got to speak with her! (Fair enough, obviously she was very busy)

Porch is the best! I love it here. Fantastic service as always from Sarah!

Love coming to porch with my girls for cute cocktails and awesome food. Our server Sarah was fantastic, very attentive and knowledgeable of the food and drinks on the menu! I will definitely be coming back again and asking for Sarah!

We were looking for a place to go to celebrate a birthday and really glad we chose Porch! We had the salmon and the sirloin. Both were cooked perfectly and were absolutely delicious. Our server was friendly and gave us all kinds of info and suggestions about the menu and the manager also came by a couple times to see how we were doing. Great service. Dessert was awesome as well. All in all a great experience. Definitely recommend!

I had my birthday party here last night, they gave us a nice table in the corner with space for me and all my friends and their food. Our server was Sam and she was lovely, very attentive. The food and drinks were the real star of the show though! We ordered beef tartare, the mushroom pasta, lemon Brussels sprouts, the Korean fried chicken wings, and the red pepper feta dip and all my friends ordered different cocktails. Everything was 10/10. I would return in a heartbeat.

This is such a fun spot! They have one of the best non alcoholic cocktails in the city (Mr Julius). The decor is gorgeous and the service has always been top notch. Highly recommend this gem.

We visited for breakfast, and the dishes were both innovative and delicious.

I went to dine here with my 3 friends for lunch. At first, we had a good impression as the atmosphere of the place was excellent. However, the customer service was terrible. Our waiter took over 30 minutes to take our order regardless when we waved her down and the restaurant wasn t busy. The food was really salty but had a fast wait time. The waiter didn t bother checking up on us regularly as majority of restaurants do and took another 20 minutes to take our second round of orders. At the end, we didn t bother tipping. As a result, the waitress complains to us about how she pays for us to sit here and ridicules us about not tipping, and how she is underpaid here. Which is not our issue in the first place. I ve been working with the food industry for years and I did not expect this kind of service from a high-end place. Unbelievable coming from someone who gave us terrible service. I normally don t do negative reviews but this was just incredibly disappointing.

This place is gorgeous but the food and service was disappointing especially how expensive this place is. They had a good drink selection which was good. I really liked the Mr. Julius mocktail. However, the bench seating was very uncomfortable, pizza was disappointing, and our server did not check in on us very much. I m glad I came because it is a beautiful spot but I will not be coming back.

The food here was extrodianry, but the service was really lacking. We had multiple dishes delivered to our table that werent ours,

Love love love! Amazing ambiance and very friendly staff. Very satisfied!

The manager was really kind to give a free birthday dessert!! Super friendly staff members as well. Enjoyed my time here, would come back again!

All round 10/10 experience Had a wonderful night with the lads. Food was delicious. Cocktails were great. Atmosphere was really good. Good vibes all around. Our waitress Alejandra was incredible. She had really good recommendations, she was really friendly and lots of fun to chat with! Will definitely come back

Had such a lovely experience at porch , Jasper provided such amazing service ! She was easy to talk to and gave some really great recommendations. She answered all the questions we asked about the menu and made sure to acknowledge the dietary restrictions of some of the people at the table . Amazing service once again will definitely be coming back

Haven t been to porch since the summer time, I had the most pleasant experience in my most recent visit! Not only was the food to die for but the service was above and beyond! Not only did my server Jasper (hopefully I m getting that right) provide excellent recommendations, but her hospitality is unmatched. Pairing the perfect drinks with lunch, and even though she was busy you could never tell! Can t wait for my next visit!

Our server abi took great care of us! My friends and I came in for brunch during the weekend and got great service. One of my friends is celiac and Abi did a great job in accommodating her dietary restrictions! 10/10 service!! Will definitely be back again.

I had an amazing experience! Our server Jasper was very attentive and made us feel welcome during our visit. Definitely coming back and requesting Jasper

The first time we came here early in its existence, it was really good all around, but thats seemed to have slipped a bit. The last couple times weve come, its seemed the service was a confused in who was serving us and the such and the food has not been overly consistent in its quality. The last time, we werent checked on and had to track someone down to get help, even though it was not at all busy. On the flip side of that, the layout and decor is beautiful and unique.

Awesome place

The calamari and Korean wings were great. salmon was good but the portion of the protein could be larger to match the sides. Just peachy is a nice drink. we were not seated in a nice spot even though we made reservations but the manager made up for it.

We arrived on Friday evening, there was no food at 11:00 PM, the chips were atrocious and the kfc wings listed on the menu on the face are not indicated as spicy and the sauce is not tasty, but the atmosphere is fine

We came in for lunch, and was seated at a decent sized table. We were given our food not long after ordering, it was fresh and flavourful. And our server, Alejandra was super friendly and amazing at her job, she checked up on us and made sure we always had what we needed. we had no rush and enjoyed our time there. Will definitely be going back.

Love it at Porch! Was there on Thursday for the half priced wine which is such an awesome deal and had so much fun with our server Dominka, she s amazing!! Thank you for the great service!

Amazon atmosphere and staff. True romance cocktail with Angels Envy Bourbon is the best.

went on a thursday so 1/2 price wine. was walking on 17th and we popped in and decided to give it a try and did not disappoint! food was extremely good. tried the short rib, and lobster gnocchi and beef tartare. not usually a fan of raw but i really couldn t tell unless i thought about the texture. a little loud for myself because i get a bit overstimulated and some drunk patrons but its a bar! can t complain. happy that i gave it a go and will probably come back next time i visit

Jacob is by far the best bartender I ve had on 17th.

Love it Going again with others. Their truffle fries were amazing! The Korean wings were fantastic! The spaghetti with shrimp was okay! The restaurant was beautiful inside.

Really nice vibes

Reegan was helpful and very accommodating in our whole stay. She provided us superb service. Keep it up . Kudos to the whole staff Food

Went for my friends birthday party. The decor was beautiful, but it was pretty cold the entire time we were there most ppl had their jackets on. The service was terrible, took over 1 hour for our server to take our food order, everyones drinks were empty multiple times for long periods of time. She was nice and apologized..... she was clearly overwhelmed. Saw multiple managers standing around doing nothing. Had the kfc wings to start and they were actually delicious other than that nothing about the meal was great, the Greek salad was the worst salad Ive ever tasted. 99% of it was just shaved cucumbers and it was soggy from sitting in a soup of bland dressing. Would probably try this place again in the summer for appies and drinks on a sunny day.

Jasper was the best server I ve ever had! Very attentive and offered great recommendations. Overall great experience at Porch.

Went here recently during a trip to Calgary and was very happy with our choice! Great ambiance and the food + service was great! We only went in to try some appies and ended up trying the KFC chicken wings and truffle fries, both were super delicious!

Came in for a lunch date with my girlfriend and had Jasper, who was a very personable and efficient server and would be looking to get her again when i come back.

Ok I love love this place. It was my first time there this weekend and I m don t know why I haven t gone sooner. It is such a great fine, nicely decorated, amazing food, and every drink the bartender made looked better than the last. The swings by the bar where we got seated my god I m obsessed. I could not help myself and kept wanting to swing bringing me back to when I was a kid I think it s one of my favourite places in Calgary The food did take quite a bit to come out I think we waited about 40 mins but it was so delicious Would definitely recommend going to this place for dinner and/or drinks

Our server rhegan was amazing food was incredible too, but the gnocchi needs a sauce it was a little dry! Otherwise amazing night <3 shoutout to Rhegan

Came here for dinner last night and had such a great experience. Kim and the bar staff were absolutely amazing, the food was good, and the atmosphere was great. Will absolutely be coming back the next time I come to Calgary!!

Absloutly love this spot! such friendly staff and cutest vibe everrrr.

What an absolutely terrible experience. They started by giving us an 8 person table for a 12 person surprise party. They then asked the birthday guest who if they were here for a surprise party and ruined the surprise. Then they served me an oven roast with gravy and called it a braised rib for $45. I complained about each one and the waitress and manager did a terrible job just refusing to take any responsibility and claiming they changed the menu and don t have a braised short rib . That does not excuse you from selling an extremely dry roast half the size of my fist for $45. If it wasn t for their automatic gratuity that waitress would never get a tip. Very sad to see one of my favourite locations taking a nosedive due to incompetent management.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is Food

Cool place. Wasps were a bit of a pain in the evening but it is that time of year. They happily moved us to a more indoor location that was much better. Food was awesome. Kid-friendliness: Our teens loved it

The atmosphere of the restaurant is so cool, particularly the swing seats at the bar. The food is great, Id recommend the double cheeseburger slider and the pork souvlaki. Cant wait to come back again!

Alejandra is quite literally the best server I think I ve ever had. So personable and all around good time. If you are ever at porch I genuinely hope you get Alejandra as server, she will not disappoint!

Visited Porch last Saturday evening for my forth visit and with a group of 8 friends. The food was great as always but what stood out was the service and the hostess, Drew. She did an amazing job, checking in on the group, making recommendations/suggestions and answering many questions from 3 of our party who had several food restrictions. She was extremely polite, personable and ran back and forth to confirm with the kitchen on specific dietary needs/concerns. Drew also made sure to note those concerns on the order so as to ensure the meals were prepared correctly. When we mentioned the music was a little too loud in our corner, she said she will look after it. Within a couple of minutes, the manager came over, asked how he could help and adjusted the music so we could have a better conversation and consequently, better experience. He even killed a yellow jacket on the window behind one of our guests (who is allergic to bees). I have to say, Drew and the manager did an amazing job and were extremely polite, smiling and ensure everyone was look after. Drew is a definite another reason to go back for a fifth or sixth visit. Great job Drew. See you next time.

Service is slow but the food and atmosphere are perfect for brunches

Wow! What an incredible restaurant. First things first, shoutout to the amazing Head Chef Scotty hands down, the best chef in the business! Every dish he prepared was bursting with bold, fresh flavors that had us savoring every bite. The creativity and care he puts into each plate really show. If youre looking for a flavor-packed meal that will leave you craving more, this is *the* place! Also, a huge thank you to General Manager Mr. Kim for his super friendly attitude and unmatched hospitality. He made us feel like royalty from the moment we walked through the door. His warmth and attention to detail truly elevated our dining experience. Overall, this place is a 10/10. The food is mouth-wateringly delicious, and the service is top-notch. Can t wait to come back again!

I am very impressed by not only the food and gorgeous atmosphere, but by the quick and caring manager who helped revive me when I passed out today. He was so professional and kind throughout the entire stressful ordeal. Also, the food was outstanding just like all the other times I ve been here. They really know what they re doing, and not just in terms of restaurants!

Favourite place in Calgary when it comes to service, aesthetics, drinks and overall great atmosphere. A special shout out to Brett Kozak for being amazing and hospitable!

The Porch has always been my go-to spot with my partner and friends. Food is always great and served in big portions. The place just has an overall great ambiance with great service from the staff specially the bartending manager, Rain, who despite being busy with making everyone s drinks, still goes above and beyond to talk to everyone and connect with customers.

I had such a great experience with Cat and Rain. Personable, genuine, and friendly service. Great cocktails and food as well! Would highly recommend.

Very good place and tasty food. The flies were annoying, but we enjoyed our dinner though

Excellent bar. Excellent service. They always go above and beyond. And those swings! Thanks for treating my boyfriend and I so well :) p.s. Rain is the man!!

Love it here. Cool vibe and Neo partner. Will be back!

Excellent food. Nice ambiance.

Came here last night for a birthday dinner. The ambience and restaurant interior was beautiful and such a cool concept. We made a reservation but they sat us 4 in the smallest high top table that usually fits 3 only. They had to bring in another chair. It was uncomfortable and we were shoulder to shoulder to the next high top table. We asked to move to a bigger table, which they were really nice about. Everything was going good until about 40 min after we ordered.. we were still waiting for our food. Our server stopped checking on us for that time too so our drinks were empty and we were sitting there starving. We were at the point of going to look for a manager to ask what was happening but she came and ended up talking to us and letting us know that something happened with their system and the food never got rung in... at this point we were over it. We all were starving, one of the girls in our group also has 2 young babies at home that she had to go back home to so we couldnt be out too much longer, this was a bday dinner too so it was upsetting that nobody checked on us for so long during that waiting period on our food. We asked for everything to be take out at that point. They were nice to take care of the whole bill but it doesnt take away from the ruined birthday dinner since our group just ended up eating our takeout at our separate homes.

I liked this place, friendly service and vegetarian options available.

Delicious food, fun vibe, and exceptional service! Had the pleasure of having Sarah as our server, she was attentive, friendly, and really went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. Her recommendations were spot on, and she made us feel right at home. Well definitely be back

Sarah H provided an outstanding dining experience during our recent visit. From the moment we arrived, her warm and welcoming demeanor made us feel right at home. Her knowledge of the menu was impeccable, offering insightful recommendations tailored to our tastes, and she delivered them with genuine enthusiasm. Throughout the meal, Sarah was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our glasses were always full and our needs anticipated. Her professionalism, combined with a personal touch, truly elevated the experience. We felt like VIPs from start to finish! If you re dining here, ask for Sarah she made our evening unforgettable. Exceptional service that made a great meal even better! This kind of review highlights Sarah s service and personal touch, making it clear why she deserves a 10/10 rating!

A friend and I had the absolute pleasure of having lunch here today. The ambience is just so lovely, and the staff is top shelf. When I wasnt clear about my order, and the wrong thing came, the staff we so attentive and made sure that the issue was fixed quickly and made me feel really good about an anxious situation. Thanks to our server Shawn and the Porch staff. 5 stars and we will be back!

Loved the southern Californian atmosphere. I dont drink and I loved their cocktails, wasnt just fancy juice. Food was amazing! Loved everything. So flavourful

Excellent

I absolutely love the atmosphere here, and a great thanks to Jasper. Her service is nothing short of phenomenal. Loved the truffle parm fries btw have to give em a go! Parking: It s 17th ave, it s totally dependent on when you get there, there is lots of spots but still the busiest street in calgary imo.

The service was absolutely amazing thanks to the wonderful Jasper. She kept the drinks flowing never had to wait. Thank you porch for a great night.

Such a cute bar with a great atmosphere. Food was yummy and the drinks were so pretty! Our server Sarah was great, very attentive and had good recommendations.

Fun place to get drinks and enjoy some food with friends!

My server Dominika, made my experience at Porch so unbelievable! Her suggestions and knowledge about the menu were top notch (definitely get the wings) she went out of her way to make us feel like VIP!!! Will definitely be back and requesting her!!! Food

Brought my parents here and had a wonderful meal! All of us were very happy with the quality of food! I really loved the lamb. On top of that our server Brett was fantastic, the manager also checked on us multiple times. It s really well set up and is a great spot for family dinner or after work drinks. 10/10 Will go back and will ask for Brett next time I go!

Porch on 17th is freaking amazing!! We had such an amazing dinner! A lot of their menu can accomodate celiac. (We also have a nut and egg allergy for our son that was accommodated well.) Ordered the Steak tartar with the egg on the side and gluten free (not egg free) BREAD!! The burrata peach salad was so good! Better as an appy in my opinion. The skewers are gf, the souvlaki pork with tatziki (no pita) was juicy and got extra tatziki to go! The Greek salad was also delicious Our server s name was Tempest and she was the best!! Once we ordered appys, she came back to let us know what we could order throughout the entire menu!! This was before we ordered dinner so we knew every option available! The Manager also came by multiple times. He has a family member who is celiac so they take it very seriously. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend you go!! Not to mention the atmosphere is awesome!!

Kaya served us even though she was the hostess and the service was phenomenal. Excellent food!

Love this place, such a fun atmosphere! Happy Hour is great!

Great value dishes on lunch time! Yummy and quick!

We had some nice cocktails, and the seating area was quite nice, but the food wasnt very good and not very good value for how much it cost.

I had a terrible experience at The Porch for our anniversary. We had a 10:30 PM reservation on October 15, but when we arrived, we were told they closed early and sent the cooks home at 10:15. The first person I spoke to hung up on me before I could explain. When I called back, the manager informed me that they sometimes change their hours, even though their website clearly states they close at 12 AM. This is incredibly unprofessional. To make matters worse, we paid $9 for parking only to be turned away. They then also canceled our reservation after we called at 10:33. I won t be returning.

My wife and I just dropped in for drinks and had an amazing time with Marty. He made us cocktails based off of random ingredients we gave him and he killed it.

Everything from food to drinks to customer service was amazing.

Our server was awesome and truly made our night (he was also our bartender - though I totally forgot him name - he offered us a shot of an Italian aperitivo at the end of the night on the house). Will say that the food was okay, underwhelming pizza, but, I did like the Lambrusco spritz and the swing seats at the bar were a nice, fun touch.

Their steak wrap is the best happy hour food menu item on 17th. I usually take advantage! (Great IPA selection on special as well.) Love sitting on their swings. Staff are very friendly, place is cool.

What a great place! Everyone was super friendly. The food was amazing! The customer service was outstanding. Patrick our server was so friendly, conversational and helpful with his recommendations. And the manager Kim was very welcoming. We WILL be back. Thank you.

Amazing brisket. Highly recommend it. I also really enjoyed the sour ale beer (the cherry one) Not to mention really affordable pricing Food : 5/5

We recently visited Porch to celebrate our friends upcoming wedding, and we wanted to share how fantastic our experience was! Making a reservation for our party was a breeze, and our emails were promptly answered during the planning process. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the food was absolutely amazing. We highly recommend Porch for any celebration!

Went for a friends bachelorette brunch and this place was amazing! Great service, food was great and the place itself was beautiful inside! Would highly recommend. Parking: As it is on 17th you will need to find parking either on the side streets or in a paid parking lot. There are 2 nearby if you are ok with paying. We went on a Sunday and the street parking was free, but it does fill up fast.

Just got back from lunch at the Porch. What a lovely experience. Food was super but the icing on the cake was our server Chloe who was an absolute pleasure. Will definitely be back.

good service good food

A really lovely experience our server was so good food was excellent shared a few dishes great value for money

2nd time going to Porch, the drinks and the service are so great! It s unfortunate that the quality of food isn t on the same level. Great place to come for a tequila tower or cocktails, wouldn t stop here for dinner though. Edit; I had the porch burger & lemon pepper chips. The chips were alright but super basic and pretty small for the price, the burger was just bad.

Food was mediocre at best. We got the mushroom pasta and the porch burger, both were dry and not worth the price. The drinks were pretty good but definitely not worth the price tag. The restaurant is nice inside and the service was pretty good but I probably won t go back.

Wonderful!! Only issue I had was the noise - very very loud!almost couldn t have a conversation over dinner Food

Really nice inside, but very loud. Wished outlr server would had told us my husbands meal would be super small piece of steak with massive plate of fries, after we also ordered fries as our starter, all at the same time. Drinks were good, but unless you want to yell at each other during dinner, wouldnt recommend.

We ve not been to porch for brunch, lunch and dinner, and have enjoyed each time we were here! The staff are friendly, the food is great and the atmosphere is on point Our favorites so far are the breakfast bowl with hollandaise, lobster salmon roll, prawn linguine and the Gyros

We were a group of 12 on a sunday, for our friends bday, so we were charged 20% gratuity for the worst service ever. It is like they knew tips were paid off so they laid back. Place wasnt full, drinks took 25mins to arrive. Some people eventually got food before their drink arrived. They also charged us 3$/person for cutting the cake without even telling us beforehand. Thats 36$ for cutting a cake, almost same price as the cake. Food was fine, i would have personally left a 5% tip at most for that bad service. Will never go there again

Visited Porch a couple weeks ago and it was a nice experience. The decor was lovely and the service was good. Food was average (kale caesar salad and chicken skewer). Inside the restaurant was quite loud , so hearing conversation was a challenge but otherwise a good experience.

Gave me food poisoning

Went to brunch. Reserved a table, glad we did it was busy. Excellent service, food was delish and reasonably priced. Fantastic atmosphere and unique design.

We had a volunteer appreciation event at the Porch today and honestly everyone came out happy! Our waiter Patrick, was so helpful and patient with us. We had a group of around 25 people, and he amazed all of us. People had moved around but he remembered faces of who ordered what. This visit was amazing and I would totally record the porch to anyone who s wanting to go for lunch or host an event here. It s truly amazing. It s affordable aswell. Patrick was truly amazing. He deserves a raise.

The Porch is a lovely spot located in the heart of downtown on 17th Ave. It s perfect for everything from small gatherings to larger parties. One of the highlights is their fantastic happy hour there s a great selection of drinks and small bites that never disappoints. The decor is to die for, creating a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere that s perfect for any occasion. Plus, the service has always been consistently great. The staff is friendly and attentive, which really adds to the experience. The only downside is the lack of parking, but don t let that deter you. Whether you re planning a night of bar hopping or an intimate dinner date, The Porch is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend checking it out!

You must try the Moroccan Chicken an absolute delight! The food is incredible, and the ambiance is perfect. The music sets just the right vibe.

If i could afford to eat here everyday, you bet I would. If i was on deathrow and they asked me what i wanted for my last supper, Id say get me that burrata plate, beef tartar and kale cesar from Porch. Theres a reason this place is always packed... its top shelf. This place stops me from trying new places and Im perfectly ok with that. I visited on Thursday, sat at the bar and Rain was amazing and so friendly. Hope to be back soon!!

Favorite spot in Calgary for a cocktail or catching up with friends love the vibe, and the bartenders are always friendly and very professional!

Its good but could have been a little better. I felt that the portion size was less compared to the prices. This place wont be my first choice. Food

Nice snacks and happy hour deals, Drew was our server tonight and she was lovely.

My 5 month old got stung by a bee tonight at the table and I feel like the staff went above and beyond. I was very overwhelmed being a first time mom and all I wanted to do is get out of the area. The waitress asked if we wanted a different table inside and I said no I think I need to leave. She then asked if I would like the food to go, I then asked have they started it yet? She said she would go and check and then came back and said not to worry about the bill and I was okay to leave. The manager came to the entrance and apologized which wasnt there fault. I really hope the business sees this because I appreciate the kind gesture in a time that I felt overwhelmed and just wanted to calm my little one.

Few items were not available on the menu, however our server Sarah was awesome.

Great happy hour food and pricing. Service was great, and the place looked amazing. I will definitely be back.

Great location in the heart of 17th Avenue. The patio is perfect on a summer afternoon ! Try the lobster and salmon roll baguette!

Stunning restaurant! Love the drinks and food! A little more items can be added to the menu lol But staff who s standing at the front greeting people some of them aren t very nice and welcoming..they stand there not wanting to listen to you and act very ignorant! Not all I ve experienced this with two girls ! Didn t get their names but honestly they re the ones who greet and are supposed to be welcoming but happened to me twice with two different girls and I didn t really like it!

Wonderful tasty food - lively attentive & engaging staff - stunning restaurant & bar design - would have been 5 Stars Id they had more than 4 prawns in the Linguini & the Sirloins were 8ozs - they looked more like 6ozs! Desserts was superb but the Wings stole the show . Food

The atmosphere of this place is so great! Ordered some drinks and food which were also great! We especially loved the falafel! They have got vegetarian, Vegan and gluten free options. I would definitely recommend this place whether you are going for date or just a night out with friends!

Love, love, love the service here. We had asked to sit outside and the hostess had warned us about the bees. Something we totally did not even think about so it was amazing that she gave us a heads up. Sat at the bar and the bartenders were so friendly and were easy to converse with. We had so many questions as we watched them making the drinks and they were so accommodating and answered each question so patiently and politely. The food and drinks were also amazing. Highly recommend the calamari and the Tiki drink. We ll definitely be coming back

I dont like leaving a review before getting a chance to try the food/drink at an establishment, but the customer service experience we had at Porch last night was so horrific that I feel compelled to let the owners know about it. My wife and I had dinner reservations elsewhere, but were hoping to pop in for a cocktail or two at Porch beforehand. We know its a busy spot, so we had no expectations about the ability to get a table on a Saturday night. However, the hostess working the stand was the least helpful individual Ive dealt with in the service industry in years. When I mentioned we were looking for a spot for 2 without a reservation, she simply pointed at the side walk and said Please wait over there without taking my name or giving me any information. There were probably 4 or 5 other groups in the same situation. We assumed she was going to see what her options were before letting us know about the options for seating. We stood there for nearly 15 minutes and she never once looked our way or offered any information. She could have simply said We wont be able to fit you in tonight but instead she chose to ignore us and all the other parties who didnt have reservations. Adding to our frustration was another man hanging around the host stand (perhaps a member of management) who was seemingly talking with personal friends of his and letting them pass freely into the restaurant that supposedly had no seating while ALSO ignoring us standing out front waiting for any kind of feedback. We walked away, and after that experience I dont feel any desire to give Porch any of my money. Too bad, as they have an intriguing cocktail and snacks menu that I would love to try. Clearly they are busy enough that they feel justified in ignoring potential customers- will see how long that lasts for them.

Everything was amazing about this place!! It was so beautifully decorated and our service was above and beyond thanks to our lovely server Tanni and the manager. The food and drinks were also so delicious!!

Our first time dining at this restaurant was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in the hosts made us feel so welcomed.The girl at the front named Poli was really nice and gave us a heads-up about the wasps outside, which was greatly appreciated. The ambiance was cozy, and everything exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious and our server Sam went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Their friendly, attentive service truly stood out!!!Highly recommend this place!

We had a reservation at 8, arrived on time, and were told there was an indefinite wait because no tables were available. Whats the point of taking reservations if you cant honor them? We were a large party and had to scramble to find another place last minute. We wont be coming back.

Been a lot of places and this is the cutest bar everrrr. The drinks were insanely delicious and unique! What a great experience! Must visit if you re in Calgary :)

Dined at Porch tonight with my sister in laws and had a great experience. The atmosphere, vibe and decor was unique and lovely. The food came out in a timely manner and was stunning, not to mention delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive and had great suggestions. The manager of the restaurant checked in with us and had a real conversation instead of just asking generic questions. That was a real nice touch and much appreciated! Even had some shots on the house! Great vibes, great food, a must to try in YYC.

Atmosphere is great here. I have come here maybe once a year ever year since it opened. Food has always been a bit underwhelming for how cool of a spot it is. Cocktails have been okay but now I just order beer. Will still be back because it is a cool spot.

Great atmosphere however the service staff is not very good from the hostess to the server. Solution just listen better. Perhaps a team building in working together and intuitive service

Nice place with solid food. I thought the food was really quite good, but it came to me lukewarm. The calamari chicken wings and pastas were just not hot. I suspect that they did not have enough staff serving, but otherwise a good place to go and a pretty good value, considering the outrageous prices in the city.

I ve been here twice now. Both times the service has been great, the food not so much. The first time I had a pizza and it was DRY. The second time I had the burger, the meat looked grey and was kind of cut up into three pieces and they put a weird turmeric curry sauce on it that totally over powers the whole burger. Really disappointed in this place. Would like to give it another chance but wouldn t waste my money again here

Nice location. Great selection of food. We love everything we tried. Wild mushrooms spaghetti is very yummy. Vegetarian friendly.

drew was a fantastic server she was so sweet and friendly! rain and shayle weren t even serving us and they were AMAZING 10/10 experience

Shayle was amazing! Truly made our experience. This place is one of our favourites for a reason!

Loved our server. Extremely friendly and d super energetic.

Always a great experience at Porch! The food is delicious, service was impeccable, and the vibe is great! Cant wait to come back again!

Porch for the wife s birthday tonight. Summer Days Salad. Porch Burger. Braised Short Rib. Salad was unique and tasty. The whipped ricotta was to die for. Never been the biggest fan of prosciutto but the cut was very tender and blended with the other flavours seemlessly. Burger was large and juicy but nothing overly special. Has a curry aioli but it doesn t stand out unfortunately. Fries were great and the portion was large. Added a side of garlic aioli which also was just mayo basically with almost no garlic flavour. Short rib was extremely tender and flavourful. Little to no fat, it was a very nice cut of meat. Jalapeño rings were unique but quite literally just onion rings but jalapeños lol. Asparagus was cooked perfectly. Mash potatoes were super creamy and had some sort of unique flavour that I couldn t put my finger on. Our server was great and they even provided my wife a birthday treat that was presented nicely. Price felt very worth it. Vibes were immaculate. 8.5/10

Food is decent. Its well made, but there is better value-to-price at other resturants. The flavouring and experience was enjoyable, but also lacking. I felt underwhelmed. The servers were working hard but I didnt feel served. The atmosphere is cool. I just was not wowed here.

Love the food and drinks!

Beautiful restaurant with garden-like indoor seating and street-side outdoor seating. Food is amazing - try the falafel. And the service was perfect. Highly recommend.

The DJ Matt Mayz is so good, enjoyed the vibes he brought as we enjoyed Porchs food and atmosphere.

Shayle, Jacob and Rain were amazing. Shayle was very kind and personable and made our experience memorable. Defiantly will come back due to the great staff!

shale was the most AMAZING server I ve ever had! Being in the restaurant industry for some time, he took the time to get to know us and make the experience memorable for me and my boyfriend!

Such a cool place with a great atmosphere

Great time with my friends, we had a large group of 15 people. The food and service was fantastic. Thank you!

The food and service were amazing. We also had the calamari appetizer and it was so tender and the flavour was so delightful as well as the hummus. My picture is the wild mushroom pappardelle. Was very delicious. The braised short ribs my friends had were also amazing I d definitely go back.

We came in for a birthday, and Henry did nothing short of an amazing job. His service was efficient, and brought such a fun atmosphere to the night. Food was incredible and fast and we were never left with an empty drink. Will be coming back, mostly for Henry!

Good size restaurant and bar, offers two outdoor patio dining areas. The food and service were very good.

Came here with my sisters and mom and its LOVELY! I love the atmosphere and the food is so fresh. I had the Deluxe Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. Highly recommend! Our server Shayle was kind and friendly. Plus, you cant beat half price cocktails on Monday! I wish I lived in this city so I could come here more regularly!

I have been to Porch a couple of times now and every time has been wonderful! Food and service is always great. Our server Shayle today was especially friendly and personable. Highly recommend (especially Monday s for half priced cocktails!)

Yianni was great amazing service best drinks I ve ever had!!!

The place itself has a nice ambiance. The service however, was absent and abrupt. Our server walked away as fast as she could every time she would come to our table, sometimes even before we all would have a chance to speak or ask for something more. We were not a crazy , uncomfortable bunch. We re evacuees from Jasper that wanted to all get together for a catch up. I don t like writing reviews like this but I am shook by how we were treated here. Food was decent. Food runner was awesome give that guy a raise. We saw more of him than our server

Ive been for lunch twice and brunch once. Food is great, good mocktails and cocktails too. Love the open set up with the natural wood and plants everywhere. We had great service as well. Ill be back for dinner. We had our 3 yr old with us. He enjoyed his grilled cheese and the calamari too.

Nice place. Lobster gnocchi was ok. It started to turn me off when I saw there was 1/4 inch of butter or oil floating around the bottom. Im all for butter but not that much. The food was floating in it. Not worth the price aa the lobster was still dry and rubbery with the butter. Dietary restrictions: They had vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options

I made a reservation for brunch with my husband and our daughters. We arrived at the restaurant at opening on a Sunday and right from the greeting? from the host the vibe was off. We were seated and given water and that was it. We sat for 20 minutes waiting for someone to take our order or offer us a coffee and nothing. My husband went to check on the car and came back to let us know that there were a number of tables on the patio who had already been served drinks and had given their orders as their menus were gone. This was when we decided we should take our business elsewhere. The host had no response-apology or otherwise-when we related our experience as we were leaving. Will not return nor recommend this restaurant.

Hostess was incredibly arrogant. We asked for patio. Said we would have to wait to get in for 10 mins and there was no list to put names. Then after 15 minutes she came to us and said we couldn t sit outside as only 2 of us. Ignored both of us and incredible attitude that made my wife and I feel unwelcome and uncomfortable.

Great to go for a drink and food!

Best atmosphere on 17th ave Good cocktails, very good food - we recommend the grilled cheese and halloumi fries. Unfortunately, service here is so terrible you feel forced to choose between the excellent vibes with good food and decent service elsewhere. There is no rhyme or reason to any standard of service at all (no quality checks, no refills, no consistent touch points to order more etc ). It s unclear if the management isn t training staff properly or what is going on. It s totally common to be seated and to simply not have a server come over, you have to get up, find someone and ask if you can be assigned a server. This has happened to us 4 times in the last year. Hostess s aren t much better, some are so rude it s actually shocking and a smile is hard to come by. Could become a Calgary landmark if they get it together. Finally, they use the despicable trick of offering happy hour food discounts which aren t discounts at all - they re simply small portions at proportional prices. (For context, we ve eaten/drank here about a dozen times in the last year.)

Love the atmosphere and vibe here. The food, drinks and service were amazing. We ordered a few different things to all share and everything was very delicious. Sat on the beautiful patio. My friends and I had an amazing time and I d definitely will go back again.

I had reserved a table and I still have the receipt, but when I went, they told me that your name is not on our list and we dont have a table for you.

Tempest was amazing!! She s one of the best servers we ve ever had. She was so sweet and her knowledge of the drink and food menu was exceptional. Definitely coming back for her. Loved the food aswell overall 10/10

Really enjoyed our dinner here! Such a good vibe on the patio. Our server, Sarah, had some great recommendations, including lobster gnocchi. Being from the east coast we were apprehensive, but we got to chatting and found out Sarah is also from Nova Scotia and went to university in my hometown!! It was so great chatting with her and she made it a really great experience. We ll definitely be back! (Lobster gnocchi was great btw)

Fantastic ambience. I expected a bit more from the food considering the price. The flavors were good, but they didn t fully live up to the stunning setting.

Had an amazing experience at Porch! Our server, Dominika, was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was bright and airy while also being cozy and intimate, making it perfect for a girls night or date night spot. Cocktails were inventive and delicious, and the food was unique loved everything we tried. The menu offers something for all dietary needs. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

The waitress was super helpful and friendly. Atmosphere is great perfect for all seasons! They have a good menu as well. Overall, very enjoyable.

Had such a lovely experience.stafd was great....nice vibe .. restaurant decor is fun and upbeat..food was very good...

We took our team out to Porch twice this month (Less than a week apart), the first time we were stuck in the back corner by the kitchen. We enjoyed the ambiance none the less. Our server was very attentive even with the restaurant being packed. We were disappointed to learn that the pizza was sold out. For appetizers we tried the lemon pepper chips, personally they came across as ruffles original chips with just some lemon pepper seasoning added. I was expecting more along the lines of a cactus cut chip made in house. We did enjoy the beef tartare and our salads and Spaghetti a la vodka. The second time we went we were sat in a more desirable table near the front of the restaurant so that was nice, service was okay abet a little slow but very friendly and gave great recommendations. We enjoyed our appetizers including the KFC, Hummus, Tuna, and Patatas Bravas. We tried a few more drinks and had a lot of fun. Again we are disappointed to learn the pizza was sold out; especially considering we had only been there 5 days prior with the same problem. Anyways all an all it was an decent experience but the pizza being sold out 2 times in a row just 5 days apart; considering it is an entire section of the menu made us want to look somewhere else for our next team meal.

food and drinks are also Tanni is amazing!

Ill recommend tanni for the amazing accomodation on us. Super friendly, ill definitely comeback for her service.

Nice place for sure.

HONEST review. food was amazing. went here for my birthday so it was an occasion where i was allowed to buy at an expensive restaurant. taste is definitely worth the price, but portion not so much. The only bad things i have to say is that it s very very loud, and busy which can be good or bad depending on the person . that being said wait time for the server takes lots of time, on my reservation my friend asked for a birthday greeting and desert in which we didnt get it. servers were very friendly but just hard to receive full service when its super busy. But overall, definitely a great place to try especially if visiting the city. ambience was great music didnt match the vibe though. food tasted terrific and i recommend the truffle fries. probably the best truffle fries ive had and match well with the sauce provided. the Moroccan chicken tasted incredible and as someone who loves that type of food it tasted better and more authentic than most restaurant which is surprising. but it is only 2 skewers so really not worth the price unfortunately since it tasted amazing. the dulce hazlenut cake was orobably one if the best ive had. If price isn t a concern for you, 15/10 recommend

Very nice place to relax. Sit outside for a cooler experience (ie. less hot)

Been here many times and Ive always had a great experience with the servers and bartenders. Dominika has served us before and she makes our nights super special with her great energy and fast service. Once sitting at the bar we had to wait sooo long for our food orders, and the bartenders made sure to compensate with free drinks and whatnot so that was nice. The one thing I will say is even with reservations on busy nights, its tough getting a table right away.. obviously its a popular spot but youd think with reservations if youre on time it would be as soon as you walk in. the waiting area sucks when its busy - super crowded and claustrophobic lol. I docked 1 star for this. I cant eat gluten or dairy and there are wide options for me here so that is nice, and I havent been disappointed by the food before (only slightly underwhelmed by some dishes). Ive tried a lot of the menu and most is very tasty! the decor is always so nice and during Christmas it was gorgeous inside. This is important to me!

We went last night for drinks and had the best time! Our server Lily was so great and made our night so much better with her humour and great service. We shared the patron marg tower and it was delicious!

My girlfriend wanted to come back to Porch with me after she had tried the truffle fries with her friends a few nights before. So we ordered it. It was not the same as she had it a few nights before. The place was busy and had to wait a bit. But we finally got a table. The place still feels like the old Melrose but nicer. Service was meh but was decent. Food was ok as well. Good place to go for drinks and food.

My favorite patio in Calgary! ^_^ Follow these steps for an amazing summer brunch: 1. Start off with a Heavy Soul (like an Old Fashioned but with Tequila, and even more flavour) $19. 2. Then whet your appetite with the refreshing Tuna Crudo $19. 3. Throw in a spicy Kimchi Caesar, complete with crispy bacon and pickled bean $14. 4. Then try the delicious Sando sourdough sandwich (arugula, prosciutto, bacon, potatoes) for a savoury main $19. 5. Finally, if you have room for a palate cleanser, then indulge in the sweet and crumbly Key Lime Pie $12 This is my idea of an amazing brunch at my favourite patio on 17th Ave.

Love this place. Go there on Monday during happy hour. All the appetizers are delicious and it s 50% off all house cocktails. Fantastic staff as well. They all know what they re talking about and are super hospitable. From the hostess to the bar backs, every single person was rad. Well done to the management for putting together such an awesome staff lineup

Came here twice 2 days in a row for dinner. Very busy, got offered the bar seats on the first night, and requested bar seats the 2nd night. Very friendly, hard working bar staff. Really enjoyed both evening. Would recommend and come back. Special thanks to Rain, Marty and Kat for making our evening that much more enjoyable!!

Cute place to stop for dinner and some drinks. Nice menu selection, everything we tried was fantastic! Service was good, and atmosphere was nice.

Had my birthday lunch there yesterday. The food was great the patio was fantastic, my only complaint, the wine was incredibly expensive

The best thing about Porch is the atmosphere and aesthetic. Very cozy restaurant for an urban crowd. The service was good. Nothing crazy but professional and efficient. The biggest drawback is the food, which is unfortunate as a restaurant establishment. We had the truffle fries, Korean fried chicken wings, pizza and wild mushroom pappardelle with added prawns. All of the dishes were way under seasoned, lacking salt and acid in everything. The prawns were an additional $11 and I received 3 prawns on top of my pasta which tasted like they had been long frozen. This was my second time at Porch and my experience with the food has been consistently disappointing at both visits. Additionally the food is way overpriced. For example, they are charging $38 for lobster gnocchi that doesn t actually have any actual lobster in it, only lobster broth. I d recommend Porch for a casual drink or social outing but not a meal.

Intimate venue for birthdays, weddings and other events. I celebrated my birthday here with friends and it was a lovely experience. The staff and the manager made sure we were taken cared of. The food was great. Ambiance of the place is lovely and the interior is a vibe. Make sure to book a reservation because they are always packed. 10/10 experience. Will definitely come back.

I have been going to this restaurant for a couple years but I swear it gets better every time! My server Dominika was so friendly and attentive. Her laugh lit up the room! I love the cheese croutons and had to ask for extra! The bartender Rain was also very friendly! I definitely will be going back and asking to sit in Dominika s section again! Also the swings are a nice touch!!! So much fun! Kid-friendliness: The kids favourite place to eat in 17th ave! They have kid friendly menu and such a cool atmosphere!

The DJ was great Wheelchair accessibility: Food : 1/5 |

Our bartender Yani was amazing, fast and efficient in serving us. Definitely recommend this place.

Had a great afternoon while Randy was taking care of us. He knew the menu inside out, helped us pick our drinks and ensured they were kept topped up. The restaurant itself is stunning and the food great, however Randy made our visit!

Love, love, love this place. Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff. We arrived late night for a very late dinner and was pleasantly surprised by happy hour from 10:30 to close. Delicious cocktails and shareable plates. The chicken wings were to die for & some of the best I ve ever had; pretty sure they ll be haunting my dreams for the near future!

Good food. Good drinks. Good service. Good vibes.

Our server, Abigail, was fabulous! Appys were good and the chicken was really great. Two of us ordered a med-rare filet with our pastas, both were super chewy and overcooked. Overall expected more out of the food for the price. They had some vegan options though, which was a great plus for some of our group members. Atmosphere was fantastic and drinks were great!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Porch with my colleagues during their happy hour on two occasions, and it was an outstanding experience each time. The service was impeccable, with friendly and attentive staff. The food at Porch was really delicious. I tried a variety of dishes including the Zucchini Fritters, Scagliozzi, Calamari, Wings, and Spanish Bravas. Every single dish was delicious, and very enjoyable. However, the wings and calamari stood out as my favorites they were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. In addition to the amazing food, the mocktail recommendations were spot on. Each mocktail was very refreshing. Overall, Porch offers a delightful dining experience with great service, delicious food, and excellent mocktail options. I highly recommend visiting during happy hour!

Hostess was incredibly rude when I came on time for my reservation, acted like she absolutely HATED bringing me to my table. Snapped at my friend for not being able to find our table after I was seated. Waiter was nice but impatient while we were still looking at the menu. Food is fine, but considering everything else, this place sucks.

Alejandra was fantastic, she started our night off great. Supper competent, charismatic and just generally lovely. Thank you so much Alejandra!!!!

There was a dog water bowl under our table so the server grabbed it with his hands while half his hand was inside the water placed it away and immediately grabbed our drinks and utensils without washing his hands. I couldn t eat any of the food we ordered. No consideration to common hygiene. No one wants to eat food being handled like that :/

I love this place! Very tasty main dishes! It doesnt look like an ordinary bar, it has a stunning design inside. Will definitely come back here again.