The truffle chicken Parmesan was very impressive (5 stars) and the Chicken Hunan Kung Pao was good (3.5 stars) but the sweet potato fries weren't noteworthy. I feel like the description of "classy version of Denny's" is pretty apt. Last time I was here I got a stir fry with lots of veggies (and maybe noodles?) for lunch which I'd say was 3.5 stars - about as good as Panda Express. The ambiance is very nice and many customers dress up (a few people wore jeans but no one was in sweatpants), and the food is presented nicely - but I think you're paying for the experience more so than the food - with the possible exception of the chicken Parmesan which was really really good! read more

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AGEISM, GASLIGHTING, INSTITUTIONAL DEFENSIVENESS EARLS on 16th, Calgary I went for a meal, alone, to celebrate a personal victory. I ordered a large Quail's Tail to pair with my steak. The glass was getting low when the waitress checked to see how the first few bites were, and asked if I'd like another glass. I said, yes but the small one. When the 5oz serving arrived I added it to the last ounce or so left in the first glass. But when I tasted it, it was not the same light Pinot Noir, but the house wine. I told the waitress that I got the wrong the wine. She took it back and brought a fresh glass, but it was the same wine I had returned. I went to bartender and asked for a sample of the Pinot Noir so I could compare. The Pinot Noir is a much lighter colour, on the red /orange side of the colour wheel. The stuff that I was served was deep purple red. The bouquet of the Pinot, very light and airy, the other had a much more acrid nose. The tastes were incomparable. I finished the sample. And told the waitress that I had still been served the wrong wine. She sent the manager over. I was treated as if I was some crazy senior looking for a freebee. I asked for another sample, so I could show her the difference, but was shot down, by her saying they only give out limited amounts of free alcohol. I felt totally sterotyped and consequently gaslit. Then, my bill had charged for two small Pinot Noirs, despite the fact that I had sent one back. The extra one was deleted when I piointed this out, but I was still charged the Pinot Noir price, rather than the price of the house wine, Rascal, which I was served. It's pretty obvious that they could not admit to the switch-a-roo that may have started as an innocent mistake; the wrong pour. But to pigeon hole me as a senior trying to to get free alcohol, and assumed too ignorant to know the difference. They sure pissed on my personal celebration, and opened my eyes to the toxic agism that many seniors are subject to. read more

$7 off steaks on Wednesday so why not! The wings were also $5 off on Wednesday from 3PM to close! The restaurant is located near the airport so we chose to come here for dinner before our flight! The service was nice. The host and servers were all so kind and attentive. The wings were decent. They were covered in buffalo sauce. They were not dry and easy to eat. The blackened sirloin steak was good. It was cooked and seasoned to perfection. They steal was so tender and not dry. The asparagus that came with it was seasoned perfectly and went well with the steak. I was happy that they allowed me to change my sides for the steak. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Earl wings - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Great food and service Staff was very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend visiting read more

We ordered the Cesar salad and pizza and those were so great! We tried the margarita and didn't enjoy it as much as I would, the "smoked" flavor wasn't my thing but food was great read more

The food was okay. Had the lettuce wraps & spinach dip which was certainly not the best. It came with a lot of bread though. Patio was pretty packed too. Service was great! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - a plate of bread and a bowl of dip - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Had a great time on the patio before heading to Stampede. Happy Hour Deals can't be beat !!

I don't even want to leave 1 star. Normally I'm a big fan of Earls but not the 16th Ave location. We had a 5:45 reservation so we could have a nice dinner and make the performance of Hamilton. We sat there for quite a while before our server even came to take our drinks order. We then sat for another while and no food. There were people who came in after we did that were eating and we still had not received our food. We still had not seen the guy who was supposed to be serving us. When we flagged down another person we were told our food would be right out. At 7:15 we had to leave and ate at Carls Jr so we could at least eat something before the show. I will never go back to Earls 16th Ave location again. read more

The food was great - large portions. Prices were reasonable! The reason I'm leaving a 5 star review though is for our server, Gabby. She was quick, attentive, and brought us a free dessert when she found out we were visiting a family member in the hospital. That's the type of service that brings repeat customers, and Gabby deserves a raise! read more

Earls is one of my fav Canadian restaurant chains. Consistent food. Friendly service. Menu has great variety from apps to salads to sandwiches to stir fry to pizza to entree such as steak. Large wine and beer selection. Great place for family and friends. Overall this location is smaller than others but has a bar side and patio outside. If you enjoy Earls and restaurant with very good food can't beat it. read more

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I almost died on Feb. 8, 2023 after eating at the Earl's on 16th Ave. N.W. in Calgary, AB. I have life threatening allergies, and despite explaining the extremely serious nature of my allergies to nuts/peanuts/seafood, the food I was served contained one of those allergens. Virtually NO follow up was offered from the Earls management team aside was a very short, cursory and dismissive email response. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS/RESTRICTIONS OR LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES. read more

Delicious Jeera Chicken Curry on rice w naan bread. I enjoyed the MILD dinner with plenty of flavour. Food was delivered hot. My friend liked the Santa Fe Chicken salad tho she commented that it was dry this time. Nice evening to relax on the outdoor patio (tho we listened to 2 sets of emergency vehicles scream by on 16th Ave). Not rushed to order or leave. Yes a fine layer of dust on the tables cuz it's next to such a busy intersection. Good service. Parking is always a challenge here. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Jeera Chicken Curry on rice w naan bread. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Crab cakes were awesome! I wish I had the recipe! Service was ok. Location on 16th street was super walkable.

Best patio in this area by far! it's fully glassed in, so you get all the enjoyment of the sun but without any wind or traffic interfering with the ambiance. They've got a nice mix of booths and tables out there, too, plus it's a huge patio so I've never had troubles getting a spot out there. Earl's food has always just been ok in my opinion, and the appies we had this last time were just that - ok. Nothing memorable or worth returning for on their own (to be honest I can't even remember what we had, which says alot), but the patio is great, the drink menu is pretty extensive, and at least with Earl's you can find something on the menu to fill you up and not be terribly disappointing. read more

I have eaten at Earls so many times over the years mainly because of its ability to give great service and consistently delicious food. The 16 Avenue NW location is no different. From the manager to hostesses and to waiting personnel; they are always smiling, friendly, engaging and helpful. I bring family and friends to this location because parking is easily accessible and the restaurant line ups are not too long most of the time. I have been to the Earl's on 4 Street SW (Tin Palace), Bankers Hall, Earls Banff, Dalhousie, Barlow, Westhills as well as the majority in Edmonton. I am a big fan. Some of my favourite dishes are the lobster and Prawn, Peppercorn steak, Street chicken tacos, calamari, Caesar salad, clam chowder, Hunan Kung Pao, Surf and Turf, oven roasted salmon, filet and truffle butter and many of their wonderful specials. You can't lose eating at an Earl's. One of my favourites for years. read more

Went for brunch happy hour with my girlfriends at the 16th Ave location and to our surprise it really was $8 for all brunch mains. It really was a steal! I had the Chorizo + Mushroom hash and the Chocolate Banana Cream Waffle to share. The chorizo + mushroom came with two eggs that were cooked perfectly to a soft boil. The hollandaise sauce seems to be lacking a pinch of salt and I had some pieces of the avocados had gone bad. My friends didn't have the same issue with the avocados so maybe I was just unlucky. Overall, for me the lack of salt in the eggs balanced well with the saltiness from the chorizo however I do tend to eat less salt these days. The chocolate banana cream waffles were so delicious! It was the highlight of my brunch. I usually have issues with the level of sweetness. But these were Aaaa-MaZing! I will definite be coming back to try the rest of their brunch menu. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Chocolate Banana Cream Waffles - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I have attended most of Earl's locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The 16th Ave location fits in well. Well decorated, very good service and yummy food. Parking can be a little weird, but typically it's fine, especially once you get the hang of how this location's setup. My biggest point of confusion with Earl's in general remains a lacking support for Gluten-free options. They do have SOME basic accommodation. I wish they had GF buns at least for their burgers, but not so. My wife and I both have developed Gluten issues and our needs often dictate where the group goes, so good GF options can kind of have a large impact. Anyways, Earl's handles us well enough. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Menu as of April 2017 - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Trendy. Lounge and restaurant are open together. They have a large and nice patio. Upscale Decore Inside. Bright and airy windows. A seniors crowd during lunch. Parking stalls are tight so leave your Escalade at home. Clam chowder was WOW good! The chowder was Full of a variety of items yet still chowder taste with clams. Burger is good too. The blackened chicken salad could have used less lettuce an a few more assorted veggies. Music wasn't too loud. Daily drink specials. read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bright airy - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Extremely loud music. Slow service. And the price is way too high for what you get. Caesar salad was over dressed, soggy and covered in a fat pile of cheese. The building was clean and the servers were kind, but that doesn't make up for the rest of the experience. read more

We came here on a Thursday night for happy hour (9-closing). I ordered garlic fries for $3 and my sister had the two taco deal for $7. We came in a large group and the restaurant was quick to accommodate us. As for drinks, it was my first time drinking out in public since the drinking age is 21 in America. The group recommended an Old Fashioned and now I know it's not for me! Haha. read more

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Oh 16th Avenue Earl's how you raised me, fed me, called me your own. Remember the time me and Lise would come and drink coffee for hours with Ashley the waiter who was a man, I do. These were the green and white stripe days, when I was 16, you left me with such a love in my heart that when I turned 18 and wasn't really sure what to do after high school, I found myself at 17th Avenue Earl's, your second cousin, Radisson Heights Earl's. Of course my love for Earl's only grew each day making friends first as a hostess then as a waitress, party planner and even comedy writer for events we had. What an amazing experience it was to work with Al and Mo Jessa in the kitchen, and Jerry Parker as my manager. I made friends with Justine, Fire-Katt, The Kid, Rick DeRossa, Anita, JV Finlayson, Danny, Spy, Veronica, Bruce Poontip and an old fave Eeeeeen Ball! Here's something for you if you find this Een, "It twirled UP!" In training at Earl's they actually make you take a test and you have to know the food REALLY well. You have to know that the chicken tenders use Japanese Panko breading and there is orange rind in the plum sauce. Tip money sent me to Jamaica, and Mexico and all other kinds of trouble. It used to be that each year Earl's would send their kitchen managers and general managers on a trip around the world. They would go and taste wines, and try new recipes and come back with a new dish and a lot of amazing ways to make the menu EVEN better. This is where Nasi Goreng came from, and interesting new ingredients to create that fresh amazing taste that Earl's is known for. When they say "Fresh food up", that means, no freezer except for the frozen pie. I ended up being transferred to Lethbridge Earls during college, and then when I got back and was looking for work in Journalism Earls' was there for me again up at West-Hills. Years ago I moved to San Diego where there is NO Earls sadly and for years I've been in a professional setting testing software and websites, but I still JONES for Earl's food. A little while ago I drove out to Arizona and found and Earl's in Scottsdale, near Phoenix, mmmmmmmm I love it there, I had one of my old FAVES, pork dry ribs (with course salt and pepper) and their amazing clam chowder soup. Dude, Earl's does a body good :) I can't say enough good things about my experiences and fun and friends I met working at Earl's. It was my entrance to the restaurant world but not just that, an eye opening fun way to learn about food, presentation and international flavors that are FRESH! read more

we came here for brunch last weekend. We were seated right away and our server was great.They don't have a lot of options for brunch but they do have an all day breakfast that looked delicious. My girlfriend ordered it and couldn't get enough. The only issue I have with this location is the location its self. parking isnt great and getting in and out of the place isnt all that great either. read more

There is a waiter here named Kale. I like his name because it sounds trendy and healthy, and all-around awesome. He provides trendy, healthy, and all-around awesome service. I used to hate Earl's. I actually went a good three years without visiting it because I always got this underlying catty attitude from the female servers. But I wound up hitting up this Earl's earlier on in the year and have returned several times since. They put up with my multiple salad alteration requests and bring me enough artificial sweetener to maintain the equilibrium ratio of tea-to-Splenda in my mug. There are several Earl's locations in the city that I still refuse to go to. But this one is, hands down, a winner. read more

Earl's - food at above average prices. I haven't been to an Earl's in a years and we went to the one across from SAIT Thursday evening. I was really looking forward to it as I remember the food being pretty good. They do make the best Belini on the planet. Our group was large: 11 people. They had us at these two tables but on the one side, there were 3 of us sitting on this big bench which was very awkward. Our waiter took our drink and appetizer orders and came back with them pretty quickly. I always wonder why places like Earl's use these huge plates for something like a little order of calamari or chicken wings? It looks so silly. Both were pretty tasty though. The Caesar I ordered was pretty bland so I asked for some Worcestershire sauce. I waited. I ate some wings. I waited some more. Finally our waiter came with the W sauce. My friend had already drank her Caesar by this time. Now for the main course. I chose the Santa Fe chicken salad. Big disappointment. I was looking forward to this salad as I checked it out online earlier in the week and it sounded similar to the one at Applebees which is amazing. This one could not compare. First, it didn't even look that appetizing. A big pile of mess is how I'd describe it. Nothing like the picture on the web. Perhaps the chef should check out their website to see how the salad should look. Second, and most importantly, there was only half a chicken breast. My friend beside me was having the pecan crusted chicken salad and she had twice the chicken on hers. I hunted around my salad to see if the other half was hiding. Maybe the chicken got scared and buried itself under some corn and beans. Nope. It was MIA. So I asked the waiter to get me more chicken. As I waited for the chicken to arrive, I munched on the salad hoping that it would arrive before I finished. Nope. Finally, the waiter came with a plate with a whole chicken breast on it. Oh thanks. Just what I need to put in on the salad and pack it into a to-go box which I did. The service tonight was awful. Our waiter did not check on us once to see how our food was. He did not ask if we wanted more drinks. He was unsympathetic when I complained about my salad. This guy has no business working here. I truly expected more from Earl's. The food was mediocre and the service sucked. I know this is one restaurant in a chain of many but that should mean the experience should be the same from one location to another. Not the case with the location on 16th Ave. I doubt I'll be returning to this one for a number of years. Calgary has a lot better places to dine. read more

Stopped here after a 5 hour flight into Calgary. We were coming through town and hitting Yelp up for suggestions. We came across this place and decided to give it a go despite the 3 1/2 stars. I have to say I'm glad we did. We both had the Hunan Kung Pao and it delivered all we were hoping for. We opted for the vegetarian version and found it ample and filling. Just watch out for the chili peppers hidden in the noodles. We were there in the middle of the week a little after lunchtime, and found the restaurant filled with people. Prices were reasonable, but they don't really cater to children. So might want to go elsewhere if you have young ones. Long story longer, happy with my first meal in Canada in more than 10 years. read more

This review is specifically for the Hunan Kung Pao at Earl's. Copy, paste: "spicy ginger soy sauce with wok fried noodles and seared vegetables, topped with peanuts, customize spice by adding 1-6 hunan peppers. Add pan fried chicken or sauteed shrimp" Heaven on a plate. Delicious. That is all. read more

Stopped for lunch with my daughter her, service was incredibly slow we each had time to go to the washroom and wait another 5 minutes before our drink order was taken, so we ordered the food as well. I had the salad soup combo, the green salad was lovely the soup ok and the sourdough bread was tough and slathered in olive oil, not appealing. She had the fettuccine Alfredo, the noodles were under cooked but couldn't find our waitress to flag down, she came once during the meal at the beginning. Wouldn't go back, there was a managers meeting or something going on, regretting not saying something while they were all sitting there. But they got good service Pet peeve, put the damn pepper on the table, I haven't even tried it yet and your asking me, how do I know if I need pepper. read more

Earls is Earls. I'm sure every single Canadian has been to Earls at least once in their lifetime. It is your classic chain restaurant, a few options 'diverse' options like sushi and chicken curry, and North American faves like burgers and steak with mashed potatoes. I am writing this review because I really enjoyed some of the vegetarian options. I really love the spinach dip-- so much so, that it is my comfort food. I can eat it at any time of the day and no bread or ounce of dip is wasted. The forager burger is absolutely delicious! I'm new to veggie burgers but out of the few I have had, I found this one exceptionally yummy. It's quite large too. I had to cut mine in half, and I ate the rest for dinner (I didn't reheat it, and it was still good cold.) The staff was really friendly and made recommendations on what was popular on the menu. The atmosphere is a bit stuffy, you can tell this is the spot for lunch meeting for the professionals in the area. Parking is atrocious. In fact, there are only about five stalls for Earls' patrons. It took me over 15 minutes to find parking, (I parked in Arby's customer parking, and prayed that I wouldn't get a ticket.) read more

Love Earls! They just keep changing it up but keep their bests. Our favourites are the Margarita Pizza, Hunan Kung Pow (with three peppers), Caesar salad and of course the pastas! If you can hit a wing Wed, jackpot! Servers are attentive but not overly and have personality! If you have room for dessert, split it with two forks/spoons. They are ginormous! read more

My husband and I go to this Earl's fairly regularly as it's good and is one of the better places within walking distance of our house. The interior is modern, but still cozy and they have a nice patio. They also seem to play pretty good music here, which is a nice bonus for me. I enjoy the food here a lot. I'm horribly picky and have trouble eating out a lot, most places are just too weird or overdone. Earls definitely has some of those sorts of things, but they have a number of things that I like to eat. It's also quite consistent, I can't really think of a time where the food was bad. The service can be spotty at times, especially if they are really busy. However that's not the norm and the staff are usually pleasant and efficient. I will also say that a number of the wait staff are quite fashionable too, which I think adds to the nice atmosphere. All in all it's a nice place to go grab a bite to eat and we will certainly keep coming back. read more

Stopped here for lunch during a break at work and was not dissapointed. The service was prompt, the price was acceptable for the quality of the meals and the menu was well diverse. I had a very enjoyable and interestingly flavourful burger. My partner (work not other half) had an Asian type stirfy and was also appearing fond of it. The waitress realized my parner and I had not had a break in many long hours and kept the soft drinks and water coming for us, which was also very much apreciated considering she did it with a smile the whole time. The only caution for this establishment is the availability of parking but that is an easy fix. I will gladly return to this location given the opportunity. read more

I came here with a friend during happy hour. We arrived around 4:45ish and talked for a while until it was four. Our waitress was very nice and she understood that we were talking and catching up so she came back in 15 mins to take our order. But because we were talking so much we didn't even look at the menu she left for 5 mins and came back. I had ordered the Cajun Chicken because it was on happy hour but I found it to be too salty and spicy. The sides that came with the chicken were very mediocre and heavy. I needed something light on the dish to cut through the heavy potatoes. And the coleslaw was like slop. Very soaked in sauce. But the flavour of the potatoes was nice but I actually expected them to be cold like a potato salad but it was a warm salad. The drinks were amazing tho, I really recommend the winter sangria it literally tasted like Christmas. I don't know how to describe it but you could definitely drink like three because they taste so good. Also the waitress told us the last min call for happy hour at 5:40, and that was really nice because my friend and I weren't keeping track because happy hour ended at 6. So overall I'll come back for happy hour but I'll try something different, maybe the tacos! read more

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Cajun Chicken - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

You can usually expect a consistently good dining experience at Earl's. I prefer to dine at more independent establishments, however we stopped here before attending a performance at the Jubilee. Our server was quite good with informing us that we needed to order by a certain time to ensure we had enough time to eat. The restaurant picked up quite a bit, so we were lucky to have her recommendations. I had the salmon which was pretty good (but nothing special). I know what to expect when I come here, so am not overly wowed by any of the menu items, although I know I'll be eating something I enjoy. read more

Not from the Calgary area but chose Earls based on their outside seating aesthetic and their very accommodating, diverse menu selections. Went on a Tuesday and to our surprise, it was 1/2 Off bottles of wine! (Even the Dom P) We had a great server, excellent entrees and sat in the lounge area surrounding their uniquely designed bar. Intrigued in trying their other locations! read more

I enjoy going to Earls but charging extra for tonic water (because they don't want to carry it on the gun) is absolutely ridiculous. If I order a vodka sofa I'm nit expected to pay separately for the soda, so why take up fridge space to stock tiny bottles of tonic water and not inform customers of thus when ordering? read more

Loving grabbing a bite at this Earle's. My husband and I will pop in occasionally when we have a sitter and sit at the bar. Always friendly and attentive staff. And food is consistently great. I got a chicken sandwich here and it was undercooked, but the server immediately responded and replaced it. The manager came over and apologized profusely. I still go back because it's always good and I think that was just an accident. My go-to orders are the dynamite roll, hunan king pao with 1 pepper because I'm a wimp. Cocktails are great too and you can't go wrong with dessert. read more

Always love coming to Earls for some casual eats and good beer. The new buffalo cauliflower bites are amazing, and go down well with the Earls Pale Ale. The Sicilian pizza and Kung Pao are also solid choices. read more

Still basically a Denny's with a longer wine list -- not necessarily better, just longer. And Denny's has better servers.

The service here was average. The inconsistency of the bar was awful our margaritas were different every round. Our left over pizza was thrown into a to go box in a pile of food. Would suggest it. read more

I've been to a lot of earls around Calgary....even worked in a few of them lol. But have never experienced the level of service and product knowledge Michaela T. Offers at this establishment. She makes going out exciting again. If you ever make it out to this location make sure you ask for Michaela. One of the best! Thanks again will definitely be back! read more