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$$ · mediterranean

Calgary

Porch

4.4(2214)

Mediterranean-Californian restaurant and cocktail bar in Calgary’s Red Mile with shareable plates, happy hour, and swing-seat bar.

mediterranean · californian · cocktail bar · shareable plates

Open · closes 12:00 AM

Our story

We are an oasis in the heart of Calgary’s Red Mile, offering an escape that blends indoor and outdoor dining with a chic West Coast feel. Our space is built around warm hospitality, exceptional service, and a menu of stylish shareable cuisine paired with wine, beer, and cocktails.We welcome guests into a spacious yet intimate setting designed for celebrations throughout the day and into the night. With swing seats at our bar, a carefree summer-holiday atmosphere, and a focus on sharing, Porch is a place to sip, relax, and enjoy time with friends and family.

Meet the chef

Chef Scott Robertson is the executive chef at Porch in Calgary. OpenTable identifies him as the restaurant’s executive chef, and LinkedIn shows his role at Porch Kitchen & Bar in Calgary along with Red Seal certification and Niagara College education.

— Scott Robertson, Executive Chef

Scott Robertson

Executive Chef

Signature Dishes

Menu

Restaurant highlights

Ways to enjoy

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Events

Every Tuesday

Date Night

Dinner for two with a starter, two entrées, dessert for the table, and optional sparkling toast and wine pairing.

All day Monday

Blue Monday

Half-price signature cocktails.

All day Thursday

Juicy Thursday

Half-price bottles of wine.

Sundays

Sunday Sessions

Patron feature with featured cocktails.

Gallery

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Reviews

4.4(2214)

Google reviews

lisa m
Porch has a beautiful ambiance with a tropical, LA-inspired feel that makes the space inviting and stylish.The food was enjoyable overall. The lime pepper chips with the caramelized onion dip were a standout and perfect for sharing. The side Greek salad was incredibly fresh, easily one of the best salads I’ve had in a while. The drinks were also excellent.One area for improvement would be the pasta portions. My friend ordered the vodka pasta, and the serving size felt quite small for the price. After reading other reviews mentioning similar concerns about the pasta and gnocchi portions, it seems this may be a common sentiment among diners.Other than that, the food, drinks, and atmosphere made for a great experience.
3 weeks ago
Alice Woo
We went to Porch for some after dinner drinks. We ordered Mr. Julius, Watermelon Tide, About Last Night and Shirley Temple. The drinks were delicious with unforgettable flavours. We also ordered Herbed Hummus (diced peppers, cucumbers & kalamata olives, hazelnut dukkah, pomegranate molasses dressing served with warm pita) to accompany the drinks. The dish tasted amazing and we enjoyed it very much! This place has a nice ambiance and good vibes. Staff are nice and welcoming. We will definitely come back to try more food that’s available on their menu.
5 months ago
Danielle Tardif
This was my first visit at this restaurant and I quite enjoyed it. We went early and ordered food and drinks from the happy hour menu (until 5pm).We loved the charred broccolini and the tirokafteri (a very tasty dip served with warm pita bread). The chicken skewers were also very delicious, with a tasty lemony flavour. We were disappointed by the calmars. There was too much batter and too little meat. Service was good and the ambiance nice. It's a beautifully decorated restaurant. We didn't get to sit on the famous bar swings as there was a private function coming up. A very good address.
2 months ago
Praise - influencewithp
I’ve been here about 3 times now, but my most recent experience made me leave a review.Me and some gals had a lovely happy hour experience at PORCH!The atmosphere was vibrant, stylish, and is perfect for catching up in style. We ordered a variety of dishes to share including skewers, sliders, calamari, crisps & dip, burgers, hot tea, and drinks and everything came out fresh, flavourful, and well presented.The burgers and calamari were standout favourites at the table, and the cocktails my friends ordered were really well made. Service was warm + attentive, and the overall experience felt welcoming and enjoyable from start to finish.I’d definitely recommend PORCH, it’s a great spot on 17 ave for happy hour , girls’ nights, or casual outings downtown.Looking forward to trying more from the m
a month ago
Heather Stoley
Always a favorite place to visit. They have such an incredible menu and drinks to choose from. The watermelon mocktail was so refreshing, not too sweet and layers of flavor which I love in a mocktail!The halloumi/squash skewer with kale Cesar as a side was a perfect lunch.Excellent service as well.All around a 10/10.
a month ago

Guest testimonials

Alice Woo
We ordered Mr. Julius, Watermelon Tide, About Last Night and Shirley Temple. The drinks were delicious with unforgettable flavours.
5 months ago
Praise - influencewithp
We ordered a variety of dishes to share including skewers, sliders, calamari, crisps & dip, burgers, hot tea, and drinks and everything came out fresh, flavourful, and well presented.
a month ago
Heather Stoley
The watermelon mocktail was so refreshing, not too sweet and layers of flavor which I love in a mocktail!
a month ago
NoshTraveller
It’s rare for a place to have a great vibe inside, great food and great drinks, but porch does just that! A group of 4 of us had 4 different dishes that were all great, and great drinks too.
Mar 2025
Alex P
The restaurant had excellent food with great flavors, and the presentation was on point. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, making it a perfect place to unwind.
Aug 22, 2025

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Opening Hours

Open · closes 12:00 AM

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

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730 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B7, Canada

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