Meh! Service and food were sub par. The quesadilla was burnt, sides of sauce/salsa were small and gone before I was able to eat one piece. With so many options around, find something else read more

The steak bowl is great! Good vibes and good service. Nice to have in the neighbourhood for a good bite.

It's located in Marda Loop and it's my favourite sports bar. I usually go for their happy hour because it's quiet, not busy and their happy hour menu is great. But, it gets really busy during lunch and dinner time. Their menu is the classic sports bar menu and it's good enough. Their dry ribs are very good and flavourful. Cocktails can be a hit-and-miss depending on who's making them that day. Beer options are the standard ones. Prices are reasonable. The staff is polite and friendly. In the summer, they set up their patio and it's a great spot for an afternoon drink. read more

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Original Joe's Marda Loop is a great spot for drinks or dinner. Relaxed vibe, comfy seating and music allows for conversation. Friendly welcoming service. The menu has choices for everyone and our meal was fresh and delicious. Good local spot. read more

Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar - Bars Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Have online ordered multiple times from this location, and every single time they miss something. New mom here just wanted to have some hot food for my husband to get home to see they forgot my meal all together. The manager, I believe he said his name was Dan, said he could not refund me?? And said I could come back and get my food. Like no. Then he offered an online gift card to my email, which I never received. Calgary is booming with amazing restaurants, save your time, money, and hungry tummy's and go elsewhere. read more

This review is specifically for the new Chicken Burger. It's good. It was everything I hoped it be and it looked as good on the plate as it does in the add. Hoping to see it full-time on the menu. *tip, always order your fries extra crispy here. read more

Found myself here on a Saturday night. The service was good and the food was decent. I was surprised how large the venue was, I almost got lost looking for the washroom. Needed directions to get back to my table! Though the Marda Loop location makes for an interesting mix of clientele, I really didn't feel like this restaurant is anything special. It had beer, decent nachos, pool tables and people. A-OK in my books, but not a first choice. Had a great time at OJ's, but I think it was more the company than the venue. read more

There's nothing unique about Original Joe's. Not only has it become a chain, expanding through the West, but the menu is pretty uninspired. While I've had a decent meal there (pulled pork sandwich was pretty tasty), I remember that I once ordered a soup that literally tasted like they'd boiled some Ichiban and threw in a few vegetables. $12 for Ichiban. Yeah, right. Their patios are good in summer and very popular across the city so for a drink, it'll do. Their interior could really use an overhaul and some imagination though. Perhaps it's because I'm a girl and I just find it lifeless. It lacks a sense of homey-ness, uniqueness with a feel of independence. Good for guys because let's face it...many Calgarian guys are the target demographic of OJ's. So, have at it guys...I'm sure you'll dig it. read more

The lunch we endured received the star because of our server Geneva and the fact they can make a great margarita- but wait... your margarita may contain more or maybe less than in Tijuana- You don't have to worry about bringing dental floss for after your meal, ours was delivered in my husband's margarita in the form of a long blonde hair courtesy of the bartender- what a service! Now, we ordered the $16 nachos with beef(an extra $5.25) and extra cheese (another $5.25 extra) .... So total- $26.50 for a plate of nachos that were presented with cold shredded cheese inside!... We sent the nachos back and as we sipped our second margarita- I was shocked to see a long blonde hair my husband had attached to him after taking a drink- I pulled this disgusting hair from his lips and waited to show our waitress- Geneva, our waitress is a credit to your company with the apologies and concern, none were her fault but she shouldered it- we told her it wasn't her doing- so we waited for our nachos... and waited- and waited... I mentioned to my husband- this is taking a long time- he replied they are just making us a new batch...20 minutes later the decimated, cremated plate of our old nachos arrived- a sad and sorry scene- with Geneva putting them on the table- my husband replied that the chef B-BQd them and we can't possibly eat them- the plate being cold as well as the nachos- clearly, the cook forgot them in the microwave!.... Geneva asked if there was anything else she could get for us, I with tongue in cheek replied, 'a health inspector?!'...... we were informed our nachos would be removed from the bill as well as the 'hairy margarita '... and our bill was presented for the remainder- what a ridiculous travesty to ruin our afternoon out and still bill us- where is management on this?!... so utterly a disgusting experience and we still pay!... Geneva was the only professional front person in this process- Get your bartender a hair net or put her hair up- just absolutely gross!! read more

The Golden Tee Machine's spin button is not working. How can you expect to make nice shots without controlling your ball? Also it was The Masters today and they wouldn't put on the TV noise so we couldn't hear the announcers. Instead it was some rap type music. The food and service was fine otherwise though. read more

Marda Loop is a such a high-density, quasi-yuppy area of Calgary, that many of my live in. I also had a condo for a number of years in Bankview, back in the days when I loved living in a high-density area. Therefore, I am no stranger to Original Joe`s, since it has been sitting in Marda Loop for a long time. I have reviewed a few Original Joe`s, simply because I know what to expect from them, so they are a comfortable place to go if I am just meeting a friend for a quick drink to catch up. I know I can always get a seat, and even though the food isn't the best out there, I know what I'm getting. Marda Loop location specifically, I have two specific examples of why I like to support them. 1. I have done a number of silent auctions for different charities, and they have supported me with a gift certificate on more than one occassion. 2. I threw a suprise party for a friend of mine there in November, 2010, simply because of the proximity to where everyone was, and their staff were EXTREMELY accommodating. Since this place is so busy, I didn't expect this level of service. Kudos to them! read more

I ordered the Cobb salad and when it came out the "fresh turkey" was green! At first I thought it was mixed with blue cheese but had asked for no blue cheese. I tasted a bit and yes, it was off! I had to reorder and wait for a different meal I wasn't so keen on but had to make a decision quick. By the time I got the meal, others in my group were nearly done. The manager wouldn't give more than $1.75 off my meal and wasn't even apologetic. Not going back and too bad, it was a weekly hangout for a bit since it's really close. read more

I like Original Joe's and have always been served a decent meal here. I especially like their hotdog deal. It's filling and comes loaded with stuff.... This one is the original Original Joe's in Calgary, they tell me. We showed up there early on a Sunday morning after a very long Saturday night. I was a little out of it, but I think they were serving us booze at 9 am. Could that be?? It was early in any case.... So, if you're looking to avoid church some Sunday morning, swing by Joe's for a beer and stay to watch the football game. It's a good place and the staff are very accommodating..... read more

My friend and I went on a busy Friday night so we did expect to wait. Took 25-30 minutes to get a table and we had to wait in the front entry entry which was a bit crowded, they don't really have a waiting area. But when someone left and paid BOOM the tables were cleaned and we were sat down almost immediately. Our server was good. Our choice cider was not available on this day but the server recommended something similar. Our nachos were delicious and had corn chips that are good for my gluten intolerant friend. The wings were great but only received 9 for $10, which is supposed to be a full pound. Wish there were more. All in all the atmosphere is nice and you can tell the staff works very hard. read more

Favorite neighbourhood pub with a surprisingly great menu and reasonable prices. Service is excellent and the staff are the most friendly I've ever encountered. The bar staff deserve kudos too for being very friendly and quick to take drink orders. It is always packed here and for good reason. I still have huge respect for this place for the way they handled business during the flood. I was one of many who obviously sought refuge here, as it was beyond capacity I'm sure, but the skeleton staff were upbeat, service was still incredibly fast, and they had the news on every tv. The sense of camaraderie and community was simply astonishing. OJ's stands out amongst the many drinking establishments of Marda Loop and will remain my #1. read more

Newly renovated - looks great! Menu is really appealing - meal was fresh and awesome. Was impressed with the diverse menu - but not overwhelming with loads of items - clearly some thought was put into the menu. I'll definitely be back read more

I ordered and waited over 30 minutes.. nobody else in the restaurant.. at least 10 skip the dishes went before me. I don't drink so water being ordered seemed problematic. Food finally came out cold. Asked to remake it (something I seldom do) was treated horribly. I grew up and still live in Marda Loop.. been there hundreds of times.. will never go back. I called that evening to address my concerns.. manager was beyond rude and told me to call back the next day. Support local.. they are not local and a huge corporation. Beyond sad that the place I chose for 20 years including my 18th birthday could care less about customers anymore. read more

Atmosphere is dark. This place makes you want to sleep. Def not a place you want to go after dark. Honey hot wings were super hot I barely tasted honey kind of disappointed. read more

This place has okay drinks and food. It is easy to go to, but hasn't really kept up with the time. The best part of the meal is always the dill dip with the fries. I honestly would eat anything with dill dip on. read more

I have never been disappointed in this place. Friendly staff and reasonable prices, it's usually crowded enough to be fun, but never too packed. read more

Two stars because this place fits the yelp description of 2 stars perfectly. Meh, I've experienced better. Our server was inattentive and while I was happy there were bear specials going on it took forever to get our drinks, food, and bill. I actually had to ask three times to get the proper cutlery to eat my food. A little frustrating but I feel like it's your typical pub. read more

I've only been here a few times, this afternoon included. I've never had any complaints and our server today was definitely on the ball. OJ's has a very inexpensive house wine, which is a treat compared to other restaurants. I like that the outdoor patio is far enough off of the road that you don't feel like you're eating dirt or yelling over traffic, despite the nearby intersection which can get pretty busy. It's clean, casual and you can park during the daytime without having to pay. What else does one need from a neighborhood pub? read more

I'm really not sure what is with all the bad ratings. OJs has a great atmosphere, the service is always good when I come here, and the food is always the same quality as any other time. I really enjoy the Appies, and the steak sandwich is always good. I am never disappointed here and it's always a good night with friends and good food :) read more

Lovely day for a patio. Trads were on sale...but as usually my veggie burger tasted like crap. Its they type of patty that ruined this burger. I am Vegan so can't have veggie patties with cheese . This was a SOY patty and although there was lots of topping it was dry and nasty. I even added a ton of mustard and ketchup to juice things up.. So my suggestion is to either make your own really yummy Vegan patty or try some different brands. Service was good. :) read more

I like to pop off with my buddies on their half price wine! Not to mention the Buck Hunter and Golden Tee golf! Highly recommend the Ace Burger and a white wine spritzer read more

Considering how busy pubs are in the Marda Loop area, I've never had to wait a ridiculous amount of time for a table . The longest I've waited was 15 minutes, but we waited near the bar and had a drink. My husband and I often go there on weeknight evenings. It's usually busier during the summer months. This is a good local pub/restaurant that has delicious food, excellent service and great prices. read more

What a great place to stop in of a pint and a meal. Friendly staff and great locals here too. Try the teriyaki chicken bowl!

Came here for an order of free wings. Ordered honey hot, and basically got hot wings. Wings for hot wings were good, but not what I ordered. Confirmed they were honey hot and it wasn't a mistake. Also, what is it with the lighting in this place? I can barely see the people I am here with. Let alone anywhere else in the bar. It's a Saturday night and I feel like zzzzzzzzzzz. Ah well will never be my first choice, but will always come in to try wings that are free. read more

Came in on a Wednesday afternoon ro kill some time. I decided to have a bit to eat. Had the Long Beach fish tacos. Gluten free of course. There was a mistake when they came out not gluten free. My server was on top if it she got them to remake them. Once I took my first bite I was in heaven. My fish was grilled perfectly and everything was super fresh. I will definitely be eating this again. I kinda want to order 10 for my home but don't because I'd rather come back to see the friendly staff and enjoy these environment. read more

had wonderful service at this location! The barista(o?) was prompt and attentive and made my order very quickly.