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Toad N Turtle Pubhouse & Grill
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Nightlife Bars Pubs Canadian (Traditional), Pubs [Edit]
2475 27 Avenue NortheastCalgary, AB T2E 8M1
(403) 717-0670
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 12 am
Thu 11 am - 1 am
Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 10 am - 2 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for Toad N Turtle Pubhouse & Grill
15 reviews in English
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Review from ItsAlways D.
Calgary, AB
5/2/2012
Toad and Turtle is my fav spot for Friday afternoon casual office lunches, or to meet friends during my lunch hour. The food is always REALLY good, The bar section is large and has a nice feel to it and they have a great patio- I will even drive out here on a sunny saturday just to sit on such a nice patio. My only recommendation though is to take your lunch late if you are going to go here on a weekday- I have been here at 11:30am weekday and seen it go from dead to fully packed/over worked waitresses in a half an hour. So just show up around 1:30 and you'll have a great time.
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Review from Violet P.
3/12/2012
When you first step into this pub you are greeted with noise from the people sitting in the pub and the tvs showing the latest hockey game or another sport if there isn't any hockey. Most nights I'm guessing they have a game on.
Since we wanted to chat during our meal, we decided to sit in the restaurant area which is much quieter. They still have tvs with sports on them but they also have booths and tables with chairs for more comfortable seating than the high pub chairs. It was pretty quiet with one other table so if you are looking to get away from the noise, but still watch to catch a game, sit on this side.
The menu consists of a variety of wraps, sandwiches, and pizzas, the usual pub food. I decided to have the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries. The fries were abundant and I liked the thicker cut. The sandwich was served on a bun that was a bit chewier than my liking but there was a good amount of pork and it was tender and juicy and topped off with lettuce. Half the sandwich and fries was enough for a hearty meal.
The service was fine, food was decent and atmosphere was alright. It didn't really 'wow' me but if you are in the area, you would likely enjoy your meal here. If you are a beer and sports fan, you would likely really enjoy it. -
Review from Justin B.
3/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
The Toad & Turtle is a good pub over in the NE. There is lots of space, it occasionally gets busy but there are so many tables you can always get a seat.
My favourite part of the Toad & Turtle is the chicken wings. They are quite good. Lots of selection, my favourite is the sweet chili garlic or the buffalo cesar. They are large wings, and very juicy. And on Wednesday they are on sale!
I choose it over lots of other pubs in the NE. -
Review from Linda C.
Calgary, AB
5/12/2012
Stopped by for lunch today as I have heard so much about this place. Can't say that I can comment on the food as we never got that far. We sat down and waited and waited....finally got menus and ordered water. We waited again and finally got the water. Our menus were closed as we had had lots of time to decide but the waitress just put the water on the table and walked away. After waiting again and having made eye contact with the waitress 3 times but she didn't come by we got up and left.
We won't bother with this place again. -
Review from Kay M.
10/5/2011
We try to come here every Tues and Thurs after rock climbing at the Crux. Gotta fill up those lost calories somehow!
Jen is our favourite, but all the servers we've had have been wonderful. Great location, always busy but rarely full to capacity (except Flames nights!) with three seating areas. They have a great patio with a seasonal menu, main pub with more screens and a quieter restaurant style side when you want to have conversations.
Good beer selection. I usually spring for an Erdinger or Hoegaarden (on tap!) They've also got the best yam fries. Thin and crispy with a classic spicy chipotle aioli dip. If you happen to be vegetarian as well, they're usually willing to substitute ingredients.
Make sure to save room for hangover breakfast perogies! -
Review from Nyssa R.
8/18/2011
I've always wanted to try this place because I've heard great things about the wings and the breakfast. I'm particularly fond of their menu... there are so many good things on it it's hard to choose just one.
I ended up going with the Edmontonian... naturally it had to be good :) It was amazing though, the sauerkraut was delicious, the sausages were lean, and the perogies were a little thick on the dough but yummy nonetheless. The mashed potatos were SO good. I love when restaurants leave the skin on.
The wings lived up to their name. They were big and juicy. And they came with veggies and dip! I hate when restaurants nowadays charge extra for those things.
The service was OK. Like other people said, they are probably very consistent. Didn't stand out but they didn't do anything wrong at all either. I appreciated the manager presence!
Wings:
$0.30 Wednesdays
Apple BBQ
Franks
Chili Lime
Garlic Butter
Parmesan
Honey Garlic
Hot Honey Garlic
Hot
Ranch
Hot Teriyaki
Kind Of Hot
Lemon Pepper
Plain
Salt & Pepper
Suicide
Ranch
Sweet Chili Garlic
Teriyaki
Thai Peanut
That's Gonna Burn Twice
Hot
Tiny Bit Hot
XXX
AmenitiesListed in: Western Food, Wings Wings Wings!
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Review from Leslie L.
10/11/2011
The Toad 'n' Turtle toadally exceeded my expectations. My husband and I went for happy hour/early dinner. I started off with a bloody Caesar. It was tangy and refreshing with a nice kick. I really liked the horseradish in it.
We both ordered off the appetizer menu. I chose the five mini yorkies which boasted a large portion. My husband had the hot wings which were supposed to be a full pound. As a native of Louisiana, he chose the hottest sauce - Suicide.
We enjoyed the pub atmosphere and were able to watch the Texas Rangers on one of the many TVs while we waited for our food.
I was pleasantly surprised by the size of my appetizer. The five "mini" yorkies spilled over the edge of the plate. They were piping hot traditional Yorkshire puddings stuffed with roast beef and topped with brown gravy. Just a dollop, not too much. The yorkies were also served with au jus and a creamy horseradish sauce to dip. The puddings were fluffy and doughy with the texture of a beignet.
My husband's meal was the Yin to my Yang in size. What was supposed to be a "full pound of meaty wings" was actually only eight regular size wings. Which was way to small for $13. He said the wings had a nice flavor, almost Asian, rather than buffalo. They were spicy enough. Fortunately, my portion was shareable so we both left satisfied.
I will go back to the Toad 'n' Turtle for the mini yorkies alone! -
Review from Lauren H.
7/17/2011
Great pub food, a good variety and always good service. I like that they have a range of appetizers-the traditional stuff as well as mini versions of favourite pub entrees. Most stuff is reasonably priced although the steak sandwich was pricey by a few bucks for what it was. We also missed getting our gravy. A little thing though.
Location is great and the place is huge so even on a game night I would imagine there is ample space. I've been here before with a group and their patio is very nice on a summer nice. Inside the regular seating area it's pretty dark but it adds to the ambiance.
If I'm in the area it would be a top choice but its not quite the place you'd drive across town for. -
Review from Mowid M.
Calgary, AB
10/15/2010
Very pleasant way to spend an evening.
Friendly and helpful service. Good beer selection. Good menu selection. And for a pub, the food surpassed expectations. Not gourmet, but better than you might expect.
And staff/management always have some kind of activity going on when there's a crowd. I'l be happy to go back. -
Review from Eric K.
1/6/2011 2 photos
3 stars for the pub, 1 star for the friendly waitresses.
The selection of drafts is not bad at all, but the food is only okay. Wednesday nights are wing nights, a wing will cost you 30 cents. There are a wide sauce options for the wings, but I am not able to say that the sauces that I have tried so far have been impressive. But at 30 cents a piece, you can not go wrong.
Try the nachos too, it was HUGE. -
Review from John S.
Calgary, AB
4/22/2011
Did a search on Google for the "Best Chicken Wings In Calgary".
And guess what?
Toad and Turtle.
I live downtown, so this AIN'T convenient but, Hell, you have to fly somewhere to see the Mona Lisa, so suck it up, Buttercup.
First of all we sat there for quite some time before heaven sent us an ANGEL.
Jennifer.
You can drivel on with the most boring story in the world. She's THERE for you. She was busy as it gets, but she'll never let you know.
Treats you like the only table she's had for a week.
After we're Married....
Got the COOLEST curly red hair, and a way about her that's just terrific.
She's great for recommends and wonderful as a server.
OK on to the food.
Lately I'm finding servers who don't feel 'entitled' and, instead, treat what they DO like a thing to be proud of.
Yo, Jennifer!
Now the wings.
You'll walk out with a whole new impression of the lowly assed chicken wing.
Instead of over fried, stringy meat, 9 cent wings? These guys are ALL 2-3 bite wings.
Succulent, Juicy and full of flavour.
I love Suicide wings, bless their black little, chili covered souls.
These were perfect if you're sharing, because they DO them right.
How many times have you had suicide wings that barely graded hot?
Almost every time.
These were pleasantly difficult to finish the ten of.
Next time I'd split an order.
We had Garlic-Parmesan, Cranberry-Lime and Suicide.
30 wings between me and a Chicklet friend.
Left 5 on the last plate.
You will understand why they're rated the best in town.
Now, stack 30 wings on Jennifer's watch?
A trip to remember.
Here's a little tip... wing nite is WED.
*But these guys take reservations!
Do it, do it, do it..... -
Review from Anthony M.
Calgary, AB
Great atmosphere with a good selection of drinks.
Service varies visit to visit but is generally okay.
The have a bar side that can be a little loud, but there is always the restaurant side that is quieter.
Be sure to try a Erding Dunkel. -
Review from Wendy P.
8/4/2010 1 Check-in Here
On the corner of Barlow Trail and 27th Ave NE, the Toad'N'Turtle is a comfortably sized pub with decent food drink. I've never had any bad experiences near, never any over the top ones either. But that's a good thing in my books, because it means consistent quality, presentation and service.
The best part of the Toad on a hot summer day is their rooftop patio. Other highlights of the building include a second room that's available for private functions or works well as overflow when the main pub section is full.
It's clean, it's reliable, it's always just busy enough and team specials include 10% off your bill. -
Review from Adam B.
Calgary, AB
I was here for lunch recently with a group from work. I am not really a pub person, but have to say how enjoyable the experience was.
The restaurant is divided into 2 distinct sides. When entering to your left is the pub. High ceilings, tall cocktail style tables, long bar and lots of pub decor.
As we had a large group we were seated in the restaurant side, located on the right hand side of the establishment. It too, was "pubby" but with more of a restaurant feel.
OK.. so here are my thoughts.
The staff were exceptional, our waitress handled our larger party with ease, she was friendly, accommodating and had no problem when our large party grew even bigger by adding another table.
I was wanting a vegetarian option and as they didn't really have anything specific, I opted for fries and a bacon free Caesar salad.
Considering we had a party of close to 20 people, the food-service was fairly quick and all of our food was excellent. Caesar salad was delicious, a bit too garlicky for me, but most people would love it. The fries were great too, ( just fries) but remarkably tasty!
All of the staff that served us were so friendly, and the lunch was relaxed, fun and we felt like welcome guests. Did I mention the free wifi and plentiful parking out front?
Originally I was going to score this a 4, but thought, hey it doesn't get any better than this.
I will be back again. -
Review from Marc B.
Calgary, AB
11/25/2010
Solid Pub. Nothing spectacular, but good wings (try the sweet chili) and good selection of pints on tap
