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Original Joe's - Calgary - Marda Loop, Calgary, AB

Original Joe's - Calgary - Marda Loop

4.5 (33)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
2047 34th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2C4

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Original Joe's - Calgary - Marda Loop

4.5
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Mission

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
Original Joe's is a restaurant that welcomes everyone. We have craveable classics for lunch or dinner, down-to-earth vibes and a friendly team looking to brighten your day! Our OJ's is located within walking distance of downtown Calgary, making us a perfect spot to meet with friends! In the heart of the ever-booming Marda Loop, we're also close to the hustle of 17th Avenue. If you're looking for a nice weekend afternoon activity, you can stroll down the river walkway path system and then visit us for brunch or lunch (and maybe a Caesar or two). Please enjoy our free parking and Wi-Fi and our dog-friendly patio. Food always tastes better when you don't have to pay for parking, doesn't it?

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mission
  • Cross street
    20 St SW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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4.5

4.5
(33)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

33 Reviews
  1. Freda Gold

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and tasty appis. Half price wine Thursdays always great value

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  2. Harriet

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and great food. Could catch the game and talk with our friends without getting drowned out by noiae

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  3. Brenda

    Calgary1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Place is nice but too bad we couldn’t stay more than 8 pm as I was with my 8 yr old, so we couldn’t even order food 😑 but the no alcohol beverage was great

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  4. Richard

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic night out! Service and food were fantastic. I'll be back for sure.

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  5. Barry Gold

    Palm Springs28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nine of us for lunch, 4 kids under 10, great spot for family lunch, the kids had their own table. Server was excellent and the food was good.

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  6. Sam Gold

    Calgary16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good! The sangria's we ordered did not taste good but we were able to get some extra juice to add in. My quesadilla (and fries) came out burnt, but still tasted good. It did take awhile to get the check, but our server seemed to have a lot of tables. Overall good spot for girls night or date night and would return!!

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  7. Gary

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Ambience for a Friday night dinner with friends.

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  8. Troy Gold

    Calgary2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been going to Original Joes for many years. This visit was the most disappointing of all of them. The Cesar was quite good. The wings were over cooked, dry and just sad looking. The chicken burger was also overcooked. The food was slow to come out and it was not busy either. I sure hope this was just an off night for them.

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  9. Sylvain

    Calgary8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and really kind service. Patio a bit too noisy due to traffic

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  10. mjvisitor Gold

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, service was exceptional only complaint was parking. There was no parking

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mission
  • Cross street
    20 St SW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Yes, Original Joe's offers a dog-friendly patio, and guests have enjoyed the large main-floor patio with its patio lights for outdoor dining.

Original Joe's has down-to-earth, casual vibes, reviewers describe a bar-like, welcoming spot with dim lighting, friendly service, and a lively patio.

Yes, Original Joe's is a popular spot for special evenings: guests report anniversary visits and staff who go above and beyond to make celebrations memorable.

Yes, Original Joe’s is family-friendly: the menu includes a dedicated Kids section, and guests describe group lunches with multiple children (one noted nine people with four kids under 10).

For a quieter visit, try a Saturday early afternoon (guests noted a calm Saturday around 1:30pm); if you want a livelier evening, Friday nights are praised for their ambience.

Original Joe’s offers indoor seating with booths and a large patio, and the location also accepts private parties.

Portions tend to be generous, guests specifically praise generous portions and filling meals at this location.

Friday nights are a favourite for the restaurant’s lively Friday-night ambience, and Saturday afternoons are often quieter with prompt, friendly service.

Yes, Original Joe's welcomes private parties and can host private gatherings.

Yes, families are well accommodated: the menu includes a dedicated Kids section, and guests report large family lunches where children even had their own table.

Dogs are welcome on the dog-friendly patio, the restaurant description specifically notes a dog-friendly patio.

The Beef Dip is a recurring favourite, it’s on the current menu as the "Beef Dip" and multiple guests mention ordering and enjoying it regularly.

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A photo of Original Joe's - Calgary - Marda Loop restaurant

Original Joe's - Calgary - Marda Loop

4.5
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Mission

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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