Original Joe's - Calgary - Macleod

4.0

62 reviews

CAN$30 and under

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Our first restaurant & bar opened in Marda Loop, Calgary, & even way back in 1997, it was comfortable, accessible & affordable. From the very beginning, Original Joe’s fell in step with exactly what it has always been about. A down-to-earth, down the street experience for all.

We never take ourselves too seriously. We love good food experienced in the company of true friends, in an atmosphere that fits us like a well-worn pair of jeans. It feels real here & that’s just fine by us.
No pretense. No frou-frou. Just craft beers, approachable wines & tried-and-true cocktails. All served up with the kind of fresh-made comfort food you crave again & again. To this day we still hand cut our fries, serve most of our entrées with two sides & pour our own Original Joe’s beer. So, come sit at our bar without having to lowers yours.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

3 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 1 time today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Burgers, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(403) 454-1801
Website
http://www.originaljoes.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Private party contact
Nate Wright: (403) 454-1801

Location
7403 Macleod Trail SW Calgary, AB T2H 0L8
Area
Calgary
Cross Street
73 Ave SW
Parking Details
Located at the back of the restaurant
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Bruschetta*CA$13.00
baked mozza & parmesan garlic crostinis
Truffle Parmesan Potato Crisps** ***CA$11.00
truffle oil, shaved parmesan, malt vinegar aioli
Dynamite Tempura ShrimpCA$19.50
spicy chili aioli, unagi sauce, togarashi
Hummus & Pita* ***CA$15.75
tzatziki, balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil, olives, feta, paprika, crispy pita
Onion Rings**CA$11.00
panko crusted, dill dip
Brussels Sprouts* ***CA$13.75
red pepper, bacon, parmesan, cilantro, lime crema
Dragon Boat Lettuce Wraps**CA$17.00
chicken, veggies, chow mein noodles, cashews, cilantro, hoisin peanut sauce
CalamariCA$16.00
onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, tzatziki
Chicken GyozaCA$14.50
chicken & vegetable dumplings
Joe's Dry Ribs***CA$14.25
garlic sesame marinated pork ends, garlic butter, coarse black pepper
Chicken Wings***
bbq, honey garlic, teriyaki, sweet chili, caribbean jerk, hot, salt & pepper, mango habanero, greek, salt & vinegar, dill pickle or cajun
- 1lbCA$16.00
Nachos** ***CA$19.25
cheese, tomato, onion, red pepper, jalapeno

Greens & Bowls

Market SoupCA$7.50
French Onion SoupCA$9.75
house made croutons, provolone cheese
Tomato Bacon SoupCA$7.50
- Add Baked Mozza & Parmesan Garlic CrostinisCA$11.25
Grilled Chicken Caesar***CA$18.25
romaine, croutons, bacon, parmesan
California Cobb** ***CA$20.00
chicken, cheddar, bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomato, egg, balsamic bleu cheese vinaigrette
The West Coast Chop* ***CA$16.25
cucumber, avocado, goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied almonds, baked chickpeas, honey dijon vinaigrette
Pacific Rim Noodle Soup***CA$20.00
chicken, shrimp, rice noodles, veg, spiced chicken stock, chili garlic oil
Teriyaki Rice Bowl*CA$16.00
veggies, teriyaki sauce, sesame brown rice, cashews
- W/ Chicken or ShrimpCA$19.75
Butter Chicken** ***CA$19.50
chicken breast, curried cream sauce, basmati rice, cilantro, spiced yogurt, garlic naan

Handhelds + 2 Sides

Beef DipCA$21.00
Certified Angus Beef®, mushrooms, onions, swiss cheese, horseradish mayo, au jus
Chicken Club Wrap*CA$19.75
chicken, bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato, lettuce, mayo, red wine vinaigrette
Buffalo Chicken WrapCA$19.75
crispy buffalo style chicken, lettuce, cheddar, tomato, green onion, ranch
Carolina Pulled Pork***CA$18.75
bbq sauce, coleslaw

Burgers + 2 Sides

Add these toppings: mushrooms, sautéed onions or jalapeno peppers $1.75; cheddar, mozza, provolone or swiss $2; bacon, avocado, guacamole or fried egg $2.25. Substitute gluten free bun add $1, soy chicken breast or impossible™ burger

A.C.E. Cheese Burger***CA$19.25
two beef patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce
The Original***CA$18.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle, burger sauce
The Kona*CA$20.50
teriyaki, grilled pineapple, bacon, mozza, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo
'Grilled Cheese' Burger**CA$22.50
french bread, mix of cheeses, bacon, lettuce, tomato, 2 onion rings, burger sauce
Crispy ChickenCA$19.25
buttermilk marinated, hand-breaded chicken breast, lettuce, pickle, seasoned mayo
Spicy Crispy ChickenCA$19.25
buttermilk marinated, hand-breaded chicken breast, nashville spices, coleslaw, pickle, seasoned mayo
Cajun Chicken Cheddar* ***CA$19.75
lettuce, mayo, tomato, onion, cheddar
Impossible™ Burger* ***CA$19.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce
The Haddock StackCA$21.00
beer battered haddock, brioche bun, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, tartar sauce

Sides

Choose 2 Sides with Burgers & Handhelds

Homecut Fries
Crinkle Fries
Sesame Brown Rice
Caesar Salad
Mixed Green Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Veggies & Dip
Coleslaw
Cup of SoupCA$2.50
Sweet Potato FriesCA$2.75
PoutineCA$3.00
Onion RingsCA$2.75

Casual

Steak Sandwich***CA$25.50
6oz Certified Angus Beef® top sirloin, garlic bread, w/ two sides
Long Beach Fish Tacos* ***
Mahi mahi, avocado, lettuce, tomato, green onion, cilantro, chipotle aioli. Served w/ fries
- (2)CA$18.00
Jalapeno Mac & Cheese**CA$13.50
creamy cheese sauce, toasted parmesan panko
Chicken TendersCA$18.50
plum sauce, homecut fries, gravy or dill dip
Bruschetta Chicken Fettuccine**CA$20.50
bruschetta, chicken, pesto cream sauce
Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla**CA$18.75
Cajun chicken, cheeses, avocado, red onion, chipotle sauce & salsa. Served w/ fries
Fish & ChipsCA$20.00
north atlantic haddock, tartar sauce, gravy or dill dip

The Poutinerie

Fresh cut fries every day

Traditional**CA$12.50
quebec curd, gravy
The Buffalo Chicken**CA$16.75
quebec curd, gravy, chicken, frank's® red hot®, garlic butter, bleu cheese, green onion, parsley, ranch
A.C.E. Burger PoutineCA$16.75
ground beef, burger sauce, quebec curd, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, gravy
The Big PigCA$16.75
quebec curd, pulled pork, bacon, gravy, coleslaw, parsley

The Sweet Spot

You know you want it

Dirt Pie**CA$7.75
chocolate, mocha ice cream, fudge brownie, cookie crust
Chocolate Brownie**CA$7.75
warmed brownie, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate & caramel sauce
Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake**CA$7.75
w/ caramel sauce & candied almonds

What 62 people are saying

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4Service
3.8Ambience
3.9Value

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KatyI
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
They have a great shaded patio and fantastic gluten friendly options!
LH
LeahH
Calgary
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was good as usual. Service seemed slow but was friendly
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for the respectful service, our server could tell my group hadn’t see each other for quite awhile and gave us time to chit chat.
DD
DiDa
Calgary
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 30 May 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Service just OK. Asked for a steak knife as another guest used it. Did not get one.
O
Oldie
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall2food3service4ambience2
If you’re looking for a sports bar, this is as good as any. But if you want a quiet place to dine this is NOT the place.
DD
DiDa
Calgary
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 19 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated in the front section of the restaurant which was relatively private. It was perfect for 6 of us to chat and eat as were not bothered by anyone around us. The wait staff were great. We choose shared items (appies & dessert) which everyone enjoyed and were pleasantly satisfying. Bonus, it was 1/2 price wine so we took advantage of that. Thank you OJ's for a superb evening.
SD
SheilahD
Calgary
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Ordered steak medium well… received a bleeding steak. Ask for it to be cooked more …. 25 mins later I received my meal…. My friend had already finished hers. No attempt to deduct any % of the bill was made… I guess it doesn’t matter to them that I sat and watched my friend enjoy her lunch.
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sski
Calgary
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great place to go for dinner or lunch. The food is great and the staff are friendly. The only draw back is that the music is quite loud, making it a bit difficult to hear the staff and your fellow diners!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything tasted fine, our server didn’t check in on us after we received our meals, and our drinks were often empty. It was very dead in the restaurant when we went so there really wasn’t any reason for us to be ignored. We weren’t in a hurry or anything just catching up with friends since our lives are pretty hectic these days. But it was a little disappointing for moms night out.
KG
KimG
Las Vegas
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to OJ’s for brunch. It was great. It’s the best Eggs Bennie I have had for awhile. The mimosas were cold and very reasonable. It made for a really enjoyable brunch.
AL
AlyseL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
On Friday April 29th I had a table reserved for my birthday for 5 people. Waited at the door for over 30 minutes while Having reserved the table online the day before. Wasn't even asked or talked to to say sorry for the wait or anything. So our group decided to go somewhere else.
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Nick
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Conveniently located! Great place to meet your buddies from across the city over some beer and wings!
SK
SarahK
Calgary
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was fantastic! Thanks for the great experience 😊
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
A bit noisy even at 2 pm but staff was great and food was good. Getting pricy but thats the norm these days
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! We had a very professional waitress as well
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
They had NO Draught Beer! Their “lines” were frozen - disappointing - and no onion rings - a little weird.
SG
StephanieG
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service. Prices were very fair with huge portions. We will absolutely return.
WK
WallenaK
Calgary
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Presently surprised by this location and OJS I would go back.
B
Brent
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always enjoy the food, drinks, and atmosphere at Original Joes.
JF
JustinF
Calgary
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2021
overall4food5service3ambience3
It was rather dark for a lunch meeting. Service was decent, but seemed like servers were assigned too many tables. Our server was awesome.
KG
KimG
Las Vegas
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great lunch at OJ’s. This is my first time at this location and I’ll be back.
SB
ShannonB
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening out. Thanks for the good service and delicious food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2021
overall4food5service4ambience5
My son in law’s birthday.
JS
JennS
Calgary
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Love the food! It was a Tuesday night and it was busy so our poor waitress was run off her feet but she worked hard. We will be back
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Ldj204
Calgary
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was awesome! Food, service and atmosphere. It was exactly what we were looking for in our lunch date.
NA
NetcandiAndy
Calgary
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 August 2021
overall3food4service3ambience3
Stopped in for a quick beer and bite with a friend. It was not busy at all with only one other table, but didn't mind as this generally means great service to break up monotony by staff on duty. And there was a full roster on, but they seemed to be more interested in chatting with each other than serving us, I actually waved down someone who said they'd get our server, and then we were able to order. Wasn't the worst thing in the world, but definitely something I was able to notice. I had the beef dip, and it was pretty good! I'd go back as the food was fairly priced, and the environment can get lively I'm sure.
T
Terry
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 March 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great service - will definitely be back!
JS
JennS
Calgary
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 27 February 2021
overall4food5service4ambience5
Our server worked hard but it appeared to be low on waiters. As I said he worked hard but it was a little slow on service. Thankfully he was experienced. Overall great time. Burgers are to die for. I’ll go again
TC
TraceyC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2021
overall3food2service5ambience5
The grilled cheese hamburger was very bland in flavour.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
great evening for a casual birthday dinner! the food and drinks were good and so was the service!
CM
CarlyM
Calgary
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2021
overall2food4service2ambience4
Not impressed with how many Skip the Dishes drivers were coming in and out of the restaurant. There were so many, I'm pretty sure at some points through our dinner OJs would have been over capacity for the covid 19 rules. I certainly didn't feel comfortable with how many were walking directly past our table and through the whole restaurant to pickup the food. It took so long for our dinner to come because OJs was so busy fulfilling outside orders. We won't be going back. We will go somewhere where Skip doesn't get to walk through the entire restaurant to pickup the orders.
DB
DianaB
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2021
overall4food2service4ambience4
The shrimp appetizer was amazing, however, the chicken burger was very greasy and salty. Great service overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service, food was excellent. Solid little comfy casual dining spot. A bit loud, but it was the first weekend after some dining restrictions being lifted...and minus 30-40 for a week straight. So, can’t blame people for letting it out a bit. Not on the cheap side, but not complaining. You normally get what you pay for! Bang for your buck was there. Will be back for sure
RI
RobI
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 February 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very good, service was awesome would definitely go back again.
MH
MustafaH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2020
overall2food3service1ambience3
We had booked a table. At entrance, they are not aware of booking. Left a note that it is wedding anniversary as well and seems no one care. My son forget his mask and all family had their own, they said sorry, we don't have masks!!. Services is poor and slow, and waiter was little aggressive in responding to us. I won't recommend the place.
AK
AngieK
Calgary
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Buffalo chicken poutine was delicious as were the Moscow mules.
LF
LarryF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can be too loud at times, but overall we enjoyed eating there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good night for appies and drinks. Perfect setting to get together with an old friend. Had a very good time.
D
Dave
Calgary
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2020
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was great, service was good (might want to teach the bartender how to pour a proper stout), it was busy but not sure how itll work with larger group sizes.

Safety precautions

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Original Joe's - Calgary - Macleod does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats.

Original Joe's - Calgary - Macleod is rated 4 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

Original Joe's - Calgary - Macleod does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.