Mad Rose Pub Royal Oak — Restaurant in Calgary

Mad Rose is my neighbourhood go to for delicious eats and drinks and I've been going there almost weekly for the last 6 months or so. I spend a LOT of time and money in this place. You can't beat their BLT. Gluten free options as well! I was there last Monday with my husband and the parents for a birthday dinner which was lucky for me, I was craving the Rueben like nobody's business. I've had it many times before, with a Ceasar salad, gluten free. So when my waitress got snobby with me and told me the salad wasn't gluten free I was a little confused. I said "I've had it before, just no croutons" and she snarled at me and turned and left with our order. After a very long wait, the rest of the party's food was brought out and set in front of them. Mine did not arrive at the same time. After 10 minutes I was informed by crabby waitress that it had been made wrong and had to be re-done. So I waited longer and so did my table, because they thought it rude to eat in front of me. When she finally brought it, it was very terrible. The bun was soggy and falling apart (they have never been like that) I couldn't even pick it up to eat it like a sandwich. I tried using a knife and fork but that was pointless, it didn't work either. I enjoyed my salad but gave up on the sandwich altogether. That was an expensive salad. I hope when you, the reader, go there that your food is great like it usually is and I hope you get one of the good servers. Mine was having a bad day and maybe should have stayed...

BOYCOTT this place!! I have eaten here a few times and the food was average at best but the service was normally good. I went there with my son last night and was refused entry as they would not accept my documents from Nova Scotia and Ontario(two separate COVID shots), although it was fine every other time. I asked to speak to the supervisor and she was rude and although I informed her that I have eaten here prior with the same documents, she just ignored me. We sat there for over 30 minutes waiting to see if her manager could make a decision but no one even came back to our table. We left! I spoke to Matt(the owner) and informed him of the situation and further stated that I had served my country for over 25 years and have NEVER been denied entry into an establishment. My feeling was that Matt was anti military and was on a power trip and his final text to me was I do not care who you tell. WELL MATT, I am happy I have your permission to share my experience. For ALL of you out there reading this and has accepted poor service or put down because of race, religion or being military, STAND UP and accept it no more and it starts by BOYCOTTING this pub!! I am tired of privileged arrogant people thinking they can do whatever they choose to do. I also can choose NEVER to spend another dime there and go to places where customers are appreciated and welcome. PLEASE DO...

Combination of good natural lighting and modern interior with a mix of tables and booths, seating large or small groups. A nice, enclosed patio now open seasonally. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, with brunch options on Saturday and Sunday. This could be a "go after work" or on a "date night" destination, and I think due to its versatility you'll find a variety of people here from young to middle age, and all kinds of careers.

There is also variety of food to choose from without an overwhelming menu. I've always found the food to be very good quality at a good price --not the cheapest or the most overpriced you'll find, but fresh and delicious food for the cost, with well priced specials every day of the week. I particularly enjoy their butter chicken, Hawaiian pizza, buffalo chicken wrap, and omelettes (breakfast). They make a dark roast coffee that is smooth and tasty. Beer and wine selection has improved but is my only "complaint"; I'd love to see a little more variety, but they do carry some local beers.

Service has always been solid here, and many of the staff seem to stay at this location. This has the feel of a local pub, with a trendy edge-- it is wonderful to have such a reliable place to go in the far NW of Calgary.

Of note: line ups can happen on Fridays nights, and they also...