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Good Food, Good Beer, and Good Times - National on 17th, Calgary, AB

National on 17th

4.5
4.5
92 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
National opened its doors at 550 17th Ave. on June 1st, 2012. Providing Calgary with a new, dynamic choice in the growing craft beer market. Serving the best North American Craft Beer alongside Canadian Cuisine. National prides itself on creating a family environment for the staff, and a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere for our guests. We have worked extensively on our food program, paying special attention to our pizza program. Please join us inside to watch the game, or outside to enjoy our wrap-around patio looking out onto lively 17th Ave.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (403) 229-0026
  • Website
    http://www.ntnl.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Get the whole group together for some team building! Join us for a beer tasting class, customized chef stations, or for an intimate custom dinner in our private dining room.
  • Location
    550 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S0B1
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    17th Avenue and 5th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Menu

16" / Add Pecorino Dip $3 / Add Extra Cheese $4

Pizza Bar

  • Bee's CheeseCA$29.00

    White Sauce / Mozzarella / Asiago / Pecorino / Honey / Black Pepper

    • La Pepperoni CA$29.00

      Tomato Sauce / Mozzarella / Ham / Pineapple / Jalapeño / Chili

      • Maui LoopCA$29.00

        Tomato Sauce / Mozzarella / Ham / Pineapple / Jalapeño / Chili

        • New School CA$29.00

          White Sauce / Mozzarella / Pepperoni / Italian Sausage / Basil

          • Wheel of Mushrooms CA$29.00

            White Sauce / Mozzarella / Mushrooms / Truffle Oil / Basil

            • The NationalCA$29.00

              Tomato Sauce / Mozzarella / Red Onion / Artichoke / Sausage / Basil / Chili

              • Spicy Italiano CA$29.00

                Tomato Sauce / Mozzarella / Calabrese Salami / Pancetta / Pickled Peppers / Basil

                Last updated: 10 September 2024

                What 92 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                4.5
                4.5 based on all time ratings
                • 4.4Food
                • 4.4Service
                • 4.4Ambience
                • 4.3Value

                Noise • Moderate

                92 Reviews

                1. Hafez

                  Edmonton

                  2 reviews

                  1.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 14 July 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 5
                  They confirmed they have a big screen for watching the Euro final, but it was a lie. Just bunch of 40” TVs that you barely could watch the game. The waitress who served us did not even bring us some water to drink (they usually serve water on the table). No cutleries for the table. Not recommended to anyone.

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                2. OpenTable Diner

                  Alabama

                  13 reviews

                  4.0

                  13 reviews

                  Dined on 30 June 2024

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 3
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Fries portion with burger was pretty small comparing… and otherwise regular tasting, so only 3* for this. also had rigatoni and a yuzu salad. Latter was great, however the chicken again fairly small. Service was nice, but forgot the starter completely without even noticing or mentioning. As the main had already arrived we decided not to insist. On the positive side, the ambience is lovely and the food came fast, and even the soft refills without even asking. So overall a 4*

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                3. OpenTable Diner

                  Calgary

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 6 June 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  The waitress was so sweet and the service was amazing!! Loved the patio !!

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                4. OpenTable Diner

                  Calgary

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 31 May 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Always love this location! The staff are so friendly and service is always quick and seamless. They were willing to accommodate a very large group of us last minute for a work lunch which made our day so special.

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                5. Tyra

                  Calgary

                  8 reviews

                  vip
                  3.0

                  8 reviews

                  Dined on 11 May 2024

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Went for happy hour on the patio. Drinks on special were okay. Service was not the greatest. Ordered some food items and had they seem to forget about it until you ask an hour later. Wouldn't come back

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                6. Nickname

                  Calgary

                  2 reviews

                  1.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 31 March 2024

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Service yesterday was quite sad so it is my assumption that they were understaffed. Told we could sit wherever, totally fine. A girl who I assume was a hostess would drop off waters then run away. It’s not like “ hey, just so you are aware we are under staffed, your server will get to you shortly sorry for any wait times” so like 10 minutes later we get a server we decided to order everything then because looking at the people across from us they were facing the same wait time. Food came before the drinks did, and the fries didn’t come with a condiment so we asked the hostess grabbed us one but like instead of just placing it on the table shoved it right into the fries.. thought it was weird for her to think I will take what my hands just touched and place it into their food I would be okay just placed on the table. I saw a male manager honestly doing the most on the floor so props to him keeping things going! But the table right beside us I think waited 20 Minutes for a server, but instead our server looked at them said I will go find you a server then walked to the bar then picked up her drink and laughed with another girl and checked her phone.. the couple next to us I believe also saw this and just left visually seeing that she could have taken an order from them then found Someone to take over. The food quality wasn’t that great, we normally get the same thing each time we go and it’s had always been the same quality this time it was very sad, server when coming to take our payment was just in a carefree mood. The place wasn’t very busy, but I can understand being for staffed.. but this was servers hostesses who just could care less type of day. Sorry to the supervisor who had to pick up their slack. Next time hopefully it’s back to normal!
                  National on 17thResponded on 2 April 2024
                  Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit. I'm truly sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with our service and food quality. I'd greatly appreciate the chance to learn more about your visit and address these concerns directly. Please email me at bgoldenberg@ntnl.ca , so I can work to ensure your next experience with us reflects the high standards we aim for.

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                7. JannelleC

                  Calgary

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 17 February 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great service, amazing food and drinks recommend the smoked burger, tops ! Drinks were fabulous as was our server. We will come again

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                8. OpenTable Diner

                  Calgary

                  1 review

                  1.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on 2 December 2023

                  1. Overall 1
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Made reservations a month ago as we had friends coming into town. Was called a couple hours prior to our reservation and advised there was a private function and our reservation could be moved to a sister location or after the private event. We moved the reservation to the much later time and were seated right away. Service was horrible. Our first drink order took 30 mins and the second was no better. We ordered chips and guac three times but never got it. It was not busy at all since the private function ended at 9:30pm so it was very frustrating to have our guests have that as their Calgary experience.

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                9. CalgaryFB

                  Saskatoon

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 4 September 2023

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Best beef dips in Calgary, and I try them everywhere. Our server Emily is always just a beauty as well. 5 stars all the time.

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                10. ED75

                  Calgary

                  2 reviews

                  2.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 2 July 2023

                  1. Overall 2
                  2. Food 1
                  3. Service 3
                  4. Ambience 2
                  First time eating at Nationals and I ordered the guac and chips and a tofu poke bowl. The guac and chips arrived 20min after the tofu bowl did. The tofu bowl arrived 30min after ordering and had someone's long hair wrapped and entagled around a few of the pieces of tofu. I sent it back and chose to leave as hygiene clearly is not a top priority at this restaurant (possibility of it only being the 17th Ave location. However, I'm not about to find out by going to another). Absolutely disgusting....

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                FAQs

                National on 17th offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. National on 17th also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 229-0026.

                National on 17th is rated 4.5 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

                National on 17th does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                Make a booking

                2 people
                19:00
                Booked 1 time today

                Order delivery or takeout

                Google Map for National on 17th

                550 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S0B1

                Dining areas

                Additional information

                • Cross Street
                  17th Avenue and 5th Street
                • Area
                  Downtown
                • Hours of Operation
                  Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu 11:00 am–1:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
                • Price
                  CAN$30 and under
                • Cuisines
                  Canadian
                • Dining style
                  Casual Dining
                • Dress code
                  Casual Dress
                • Parking details
                  Street Parking
                • Payment Options
                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                • Additional
                  Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                • Website
                  http://www.ntnl.ca/
                • Phone number
                  (403) 229-0026
                • Private party facilities
                  Get the whole group together for some team building! Join us for a beer tasting class, customized chef stations, or for an intimate custom dinner in our private dining room.
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