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Ed's Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Restaurants Gluten-Free Canadian (Traditional), Gluten-Free [Edit]
202 17 Ave SECalgary, AB T2G 1H4
(403) 262-3500
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun 11 am - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
4 reviews for Ed's Restaurant
4 reviews in English
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Review from Angela M.
Calgary, AB
10/11/2010
What a fantastic experience.
Ed's is a busy spot on the way to the Saddledome so we were lucky to get a table among the throng of Flames faithful.
Our server -- didn't catch his name, darn it -- was terrific. He was prompt, kind, attentive to an appropriate degree and a little bit flirty, which was OK for us.
The atmosphere is cozy, given the building is an old house converted into a restaurant. I suspect the building is in the 100-year range, given it's very narrow hallways and staircase. It's quaint and very well appointed, reminding me of a New England bed and breakfast in some ways.
I went with the Thanksgiving special, a heaping plate of turkey, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce for $16. I've always preferred the more moist end of the turkey and it was no trouble at all substituting the white meat for the dark.
The stuffing is always the pinpoint of a turkey dinner for me, because my mom's is just so damn good. Ed's stuffing was pretty OK but I savoured the entire meal because it was my only chance at a turkey dinner this weekend, being so far away from family.
Cam tried the Mykonos pizza with a gluten-free crust. It was her first time doing anything 'gluten-free' and she enjoyed it. She found the gluten-free crust a lot lighter and less filling than a wheat-based crust.
I'll happily go to Ed's again. -
Review from Susan R.
Calgary, AB
8/5/2011
We were just there for a glass of wine and a bit of a pick me up in the late afternoon. The gluten free bruchetta was really fresh and the mussels were really good (for a prairie town). The wine list is not extensive but we had the whole balcony to ourselves and our waitress was very attentive and respectful of us holding a meeting (of sorts :-). I'd go here again for dinner, it looks cozy and inviting. Next door is their sister property, the Embarcadero, more seafood on their menu and it's a wine bar so I will definately try that one out.
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Review from Eugene H.
Calgary, AB
5/11/2010
Location, location, location! Great for stopping off before and after Stampede events, for a pint and their famous Buffallo NY Style Chicken Wings, but not so great a location for a pleasant lunch.
Ed's Restaurant has been around for a number of years. I've driven past the building many times and have never had the desire to stop or eat there. So when my colleagues suggested that we go there for lunch recently, I agreed, hoping that I would be pleasantly surprised.
While it's well located, it simply doesn't grab me. It's drab, it's old, it's stale and it needs a fresh makeover. I was even less impressed entering the lobby. My immediate reaction was that I was not going into a restaurant but rather entering an abandoned colonial pub. First impressions are lasting, and my initial haunting impressions did not put a smile on my face.
The restaurant is in a double story building and appears to have a number of different rooms of varying sizes. We sat in one room, and I did not get the sense that there was anybody else around.
The menu is fairly regular pub fare and I decided to try one of their so-called Gourmet Burgers. While the food was well presented with a copious amount of fries, there wasn't a shred of Gourmet-ness to the burger. Just a classic well grilled beef patty on a bun! My colleagues tried the beef dip and found the beef dried out, thereby fully appreciating the value of the dip! Another had a bison burger. Nothing to write home about. They seem to have a good wine list which doesn't quite match the quality of the pub grub on offer.
I can see why they must be busy when there are Stampede events. They can easily attract patrons, maybe not because of their food, but because of their location.
I was not impressed and needless to say, if I wanted to go to a pub with great food, great ambience, and better parking, there are dozens of other choices close by! -
Review from Kris L.
Edmonton, AB
7/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Friendly staff and the food was good.
Specialties
We are best known for our wings and burgers, and little rooms that allow smaller groups to have private dining for parties and business meetings. We also have a large selection of gluten-free items clearly marked on the menu.
History
Established in 1984
- Famous for introducing Buffalo, NY style chicken wings to Calgary.
