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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat-Sun 10 am - 2 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
12 reviews for Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
12 reviews in English
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Review from Lauren H.
7/21/2011
I went here for lunch yesterday. I didn't have super high hopes-I've been to other locations and things have always been good but nothing to write home about. This was almost worthy of a note home to Mom.
We went for lunch and were seated right away on the patio. Our server was very promptly and friendly. I had the Kona burger which was huge, fresh and very tasty. I was a little overwhelmed with the 2 side options but it was nice to have a taste of more than one thing. My friend had one of their pizzas and it looked great.
The server had a great sense of humour as well as the required serving skills which you don't see enough of any more. She didn't hover too much but was around when required.
Overall this was one of the best visits I've had to this type of place in a really long time. I will definitely be back with other coworkers or with friends on the weekend. I wish the location closer to my home (by Quarry Park) was half as good as this. -
Review from Devon B.
11/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
OJ's doesn't always get the credit it deserves, mostly because there are a few franchises around. In this case the location in Kensington is pretty darn good. The food is quality and tasty and they have no issue with special requests (I know this because my brother is a vegan).
Their beer selection is quite good, and they often have drinks specials. The glasses always come out clean and the taps are cleaned frequently. It's the perfect place to have a few drinks during the summer or watch the game in the less-than-patio-weather months.
Give it a shot, I doubt you'll regret it.Listed in: Best Happy Hour
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Review from Damian P.
Calgary, AB
10/24/2011
I went to Original Joe's about about a week ago for the first time and I was impressed!! It was delish. There was a hockey game on that night so they were quite busy. However, I was surprised there were many couples in there as well. For a bar type restaurant, it has quite a romantic feel to it. It's dimply lit and they put candles on the table. It was really relaxing.
My guy and I both had a burger. I had a chicken one and he had a regular one. Their menu is quite impressive and the price is just right. It has a large variety of things on it along with a large variety or burgers. My chicken was super moist and juicy and the fries were delicious. My caesar salad could have had more garlic in it but it was still good. I ordered a margarita and it was huge!! However, for 8 bucks it should be. Yum!
I can't wait to go to Original Joe's again. The atmosphere is perfect, the food is so yummy and the service is great. -
Review from Cal S.
Calgary, AB
6/2/2011
My girlfriend and I go here every couple of weeks. The food is always great, the service is about what you'd expect from a pub. All in all I really like the place.
The kona burger is really great. I love everything on it. They have unique burger buns which are good and you get two sides with a burger. I have loved everything I've eaten. -
Review from Moez T.
Calgary, AB
12/8/2009 1 photo
Original Joe's was never a regular stop for me, despite living in Kensington. This has nothing to do with the establishment, it's people, or the food and beverages they serve. It's simple distance, as there were a few other restaurants/bars closer to my apartment.
However, having lived in Kensington for over 3 years, there was no shortage of infrequent visits. I found they tended to draw in a younger crowd than some of the neighboring locations, specifically at night. During lunch, however, they are quite popular with the adjacent businesses and thus draw an older crowd.
The few times that I ate there, the food was very good. Their menu is nothing ground breaking, but what they do offer tends to be prepared very well. The beer selection is impressive, as they have several items available on draft that you might not find elsewhere. They are also one of the few places I've been to in Calgary that run the tap for a second or two before placing the glass underneath; very important in clearing out stale beer from the pipes. I can't comment too much on the service though, as all of my visits were attached to the bar (is that a bad sign?) -
Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
5/20/2011
Not a bad pub. The service leaves a bit to be desired, but there is enough food and drinks on the menu to distract you from it. They have fun beer + hard alcohol mixtures, which I love. And their chicken tikka masala is to die for! YUM!
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Review from Cornelius V.
Calgary, AB
11/17/2009
I like that this place serves unique beers that are not dictated by molson. Their food is very good as well, but I wouldn't say it's gastro. The patio sucks because it lies on a busy street. But, so do all patios in this city.
The service here varies from abhorrent to acceptable. One night, we sat on the patio which was shut down at 2200hrs as per the law (thanks, elected officials of calgary!). We were not told about this. In hindsight, our server passive aggressively suggested this through the stacking of the chairs and never coming back outside, but at the time, we found this to be incompetent. Yes, incompetent at serving. We paid our bill by eventually meeting her at the spot at the bar where servers socialize, yell at people who dare stand in their area, and do the odd amount of work. She was very friendly and flirtatious at the point of time when capital was changing hands, but wouldn't say a word to me after she saw my tip on the bill: "nil". And I don't think that she liked it very much that I went to the kitchen and gave the guys 20% for the delicious nachos, either.
A above mediocre bar with the usual medicore canadian standard of service. Experiences like this actually make me think we should move closer to a, yes, British system (of all systems): eliminate the server and order at the bar ourselves.
We came back a few weeks later for wings and found out the kitchen closed at 2300hrs on their wing night. Weak. -
Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
11/7/2009
This Original Joe's is one of my favourites in the city. I love the levels, the crowd and workers, and the location!
First, the levels. There are two levels in this place. The bottom one has most of the seating, including some looking out on Kensington Road. This is also where the bar is situated, so it has plenty of high stools to sit on as well. The upper level houses the pool table and a couple of big tables, for the larger groups. This was always my favourite level because you can look down on the lower level, play pool, or just sit in the corner and not be seen at all.
Second, the crowd and workers. I've found that people seem to be nicest at the Kensington location. There have been a couple of times that the patrons have been super nice and we've actually had a couple games of pool with random people. The workers are exceptionally nice, too. They seem extra cheery and always happy to be serving people.
And lastly, the location. I love the central location of Kensington and all the people there are to watch. That's why I love this OJ's location. It's great for people-watching and making new friends.
So, that's three out of three in my books! OJ's rocks! -
Review from David C.
Calgary, AB
6/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
A good pub in Kensington, and a great spot for breakfast the next day! Not super fancy, but no line ups and a nice, casual place.
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Review from Eileen C.
Calgary, AB
1/20/2011
My girlfriend and I meet at the Kensington OJ's every time she's in town from Toronto. We are appetizer people so we always share a bunch of starters. Everything we've tried as been yummy. From the gyoza to the sliders to the calamari. The servers are very friendly and one even remembered us from a previous visit. I really like this Original Joe's location. I live near the Quarry Park OJ's and the food there is terrible and service just ok. Kudos to the Kensington Road OJ's for picking it up a notch.
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Review from Adam G.
Calgary, AB
3/7/2009
Great pub.
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Review from Yo U.
9/26/2009
OJ's is a good spot in the neighbourhood. It's worth checking out.
