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Porch, Calgary, AB

Porch

4.7 (869)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mediterranean
730 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B7

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 97 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Porch is an oasis located in the heart of the red mile. Offering an escape to a chic West Coast locality and showcasing stylish sharable cuisine, refreshing wine, beer, and a crushable cocktail menu.

Important details:
Minors are allowed until 8pm.
Happy Hour available daily, 2pm-5pm & 10:00pm-close on weekends.
Groups of 8+ are subject to 20% gratuity.
Note the dining time frame (2-3 hours) based on your party size.

Reservation durations:
Up to 2 guests: 1h 30m
Up to 4 guests: 2h
Up to 6 guests: 2h 30m
7+guests: 3h

We look forward to providing you with a great dining experience!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Robertson
  • Private party facilities
    Multiple dining options available to accommodate any group size. See our event package at porchyyc.com/events/ for our set menu and private functions options, or email reservations@porchyyc.com for your event inquiries.
  • Neighbourhood
    Beltline
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 869 people are saying

Porch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Most Booked

  • Calgary

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porch offers a lively and vibrant atmosphere, perfect for gatherings. Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails" and "fantastic service." With a diverse menu catering to various dietary needs, Porch delights patrons with "delicious and beautifully presented" dishes. Despite occasional noise, the "unique and beautiful" ambiance consistently impresses visitors.

869 Reviews
  1. Amber

    Calgary2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved the idea of this beautiful Mother’s Day brunch buffet and the vision was there but it wasn’t fully executed. By the time we arrived they were out of crab legs, oysters and macrons which didn’t feel fair since we paid full price. The food that was available was really good. The service was the worst part unfortunately and I’ve been to porch a number of times and I know this isn’t typical of the restaurant, I’ve always had 5 star service and food. It was a little disappointing for how much we paid.

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  2. Cara

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, bright space with wonderful selection of food and drinks.

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  3. Tricia

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Decor is great, busy so loud but fun and service was wonderful, thanks Tanne! We went to celebrate some birthdays and they made us feel extra special. Def will be back!

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  4. Joan

    Calgary10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty food and good service, in spite of bring very busy. . It was quite noisy, but a wonderful experience!

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Calgary15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place! Drinks and food are fantastic and service was so great. The place was so busy with the gorgeous weather and server was totally on top on everything

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  6. Kristen

    Calgary2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were awesome. The restaurant was quite hot inside, but that did not ruin my experience! Overall we had a very nice lunch.

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  7. Sandra

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time for brunch. Lots of gf options.

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  8. Annie

    Calgary15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exceptional experience and one which will stay with us for long. The food was delicious and phenomenal. The server was friendly and had great recommendations. The menu seemed new with several newer items . We tried 3 starters and every single one of them was unique in taste. The experience team came by as it was a bday celebration for my best friend and one of the appys was made complimentary! For main course we did the chicken and the lobster gnocchi ( the chicken breast was the best i ever had ; juicy and flavourful) the desserts were unforgettable. The bakhlava is a must try. Cant wait to go back there

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  9. Wendy

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very attentive and friendly service!

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  10. Nattie

    Calgary8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner with the fam. Lovely staff, very attentive and professional. Love the patio area, lively and busy yet still private. Food was delicious and so was the tequila tree. Great evening, thank you so much!!

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FAQs

Porch is rated 4.7 stars by 869 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Calgary / Southern Alberta
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 97 times today
Google Map for Porch

730 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B7

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Beltline
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Robertson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Multiple dining options available to accommodate any group size. See our event package at porchyyc.com/events/ for our set menu and private functions options, or email reservations@porchyyc.com for your event inquiries.
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