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Original Joes

109, 8 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1B4, Canada (Downtown)
(403) 262-7248
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Ranked #429 of 1,909 restaurants in Calgary
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Most recent review
- 3 Jun 2013
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Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Okotoks, Canada
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I met up with a friend for lunch on a Friday; no reservation and we were able to grab a table right away. Unfortunately we ended up sitting right in front of the pass but it turned out not to be that bad. The location is tiny; it's a very narrow, but deep, location. I had the margarita flatbread which... More

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16 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

In a pinch I can always count on OJs for reliable quality food. They've always had a great thai salad and most mains allow you to choose 2 sides. I had he fish tacos today and they rivaled the tacos I had throughout Hawaii this winter. Definitely recommended as they were fresh, flavorful and light option for a late lunch.

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Burlington
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27 reviews 27 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

My husband and I had lunch at Original Joes on St. Patrick's Day. The lamb soup was excellent. The service was prompt and our server was very friendly. The prices for both food and drink were good. Definitely would go back.

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jellydog
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27 reviews 27 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

lovely cosy bar, inviting on a chilly night. Very good local beers, well looked after, Excellent food menu, lots of choice. Food arrived promptly but not to quick, Really good food, steak for hubby, Saigon sub for me ( chicken in peanut sauce with a kick, delicious ) good portion sizes, well flavoured meals. Service was good too Average prices,... More

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Calgary, Canada
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53 reviews 53 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

This is a great spot with good prices, excellent service and delicious food. They have a Gluten Sensitive Options menu as well, which offers some tasty choices, and clearly identifies anything that has been cooked in the same oil as gluten containing items. The decor is great, too - it has original hardwood floors, a tin ceiling, and looks almost... More

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Calgary, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

If you want a quick bite to eat, this is an average restaurant. Nothing outstanding about the menu or the food. Service was excellent.

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Edmonton, Canada
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33 reviews 33 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Stopped in for lunch on Sunday, light on staff but she is doing her best to run the place and it is working great service and enjoy the music and food it's not overbearingly loud everything just right here

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CANADA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We did not enjoy the food quality , which has been better at other locations acros alberta and the service was slow the waitress spent alot of time at other tables leaving us for very long periods of time.Thank ful for their cooperation of taking some things off the bill we did not enjoy . That is actually well appreciated... More

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Essex
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31 reviews 31 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

Really nice food and wine and well priced... I had noodles at about 10 p.m and they were freshly cooked and tasted great.. The bar has a nice atmosphere and sports on the TV if you just want to chill out. The waitress was friendly and chatty, we spent a relaxing couple of hours in Original Joes after a long... More

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Hamilton, Ontario
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27 reviews 27 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

Not a bad bar restaurant. Lots of TVs for sporting events. I had one of the best Greek salads I have ever had but their Salt and Vinegar wings tasted like they had no type of sauce on them. They tasted plain. I would give them another chance.

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