national on 17th

great place to hang out.. i came here on the weekend with a couple of girlfriends for the first time out of impulse just to try it out.

atmosphere: since we on the weekend at night, it was quite busy. we had a hard time finding a table to sit down.

food: that being said, the food and drinks definitely made up for it. the oysters were the freshest. no lingering fishy taste at all! i really enjoyed how they added fresh horseradish on the side with the mignonette. we also ordered the lobster poutine and the stuffed jalapeños. the lobster poutine was so savoury and creamy, lobster was poached to perfection. stuffed jalapenos were pretty good as well. caesars were the best i've had so far because they garnish(cheese, pickle, shrimp and of course, celery) them so well and put a twist on the salted rim, instead of the usual celery salt like everywhere else.

service: since it was so busy, it was hard to get a waitresses attention at first but after she helped us, she was very quick and attentive.

overall, i will most definitely be going back, especially for their buck a shuck oysters on tuesdays and caesars, yum!

★★★★ we were greeted within seconds of walking in the door. we were allowed to sit anywhere we wished and the staff and atmosphere was very welcoming. the hostess took our drink order and our server followed close behind. willow was very helpful, friendly and her attitude was lovely. she had a few tables in her section and keeping busy with us all. the other staff who didnt have tables were cleaning..(not where customers were sitting ...other side of room of course)..but yes i swear... you could eat off the light fixtures!!! :) our water was topped up no fuss.....and the food came out in "fast like ninja" timing. i had the lobster sliders...delish and my coworker had the hot beef..yum real cheese curds. i recommend this establishment for a good bite and if you like and can enjoy beer....its their speciality!!!!! cheers ps i read they have byovinyl on wednesday!!!!

i'm so over national. i have been there quite a few times and i don't know why i keep coming back. i do love their beer selection. but the food is mediocre at best. i think that is expensive for what you get. the servers have been good every time i've been there. the other staff are quite rude and snotty. i really like the decor and the patio but the wood benches become quite uncomfortable if you are there for more than a couple hours. i would say skip this place...save yourself the aggregation and money and go elsewhere. i will be taking my business to beer revolution which has an excellent selection of food and awesome food.

was here yesterday, great selection of beers and had the ribs which were good. holly, the waitress provided excellent service! we will go back

very lively place, great one to hang out for a drink with some nibbles. the large patio is excellent on sunny evenings. as food went the oysters were awesome as were the ceasers. chicken wings however were so so.

we weren't too hungry so didn't try the mains but would come back just for the atmosphere...

it was a perfect pick as it was a more chill environment where people could hang around or leave as they wish without having to interrupt anyone else's plans. nationals was also giving out sample sized drinks for their new summer beer (sorry but i forgot the name!). i drank mine and my friend's, and as good as it was, it did not help my case for poutine-eating.

national worest run club ever. speaking clearly of there new club on tens they have got to be the most poorly club run ever what a piffle excuse for a place to eat really severance is the worst i have ever seine

always great service when i come! both christina and saara are amazing host's! very nice and energetic atmosphere. try the breakfast poutine and the clive burger!

great location and even thought the patios are a bit tiny, they are a great spot for people watching. picnic table style seating offers a great opportunity to meet all kinds of friendly folk.
i found the menu to be overpriced for what you get. we ordered the chicken bites which were done in a delicious asian style sesame sauce but you only get 4 small pieces of it. the service was excellent and very friendly. they allow kiddos here during the day which is a huge perk for parents! drinks also overpriced but that’s what you get on 17ave sw. typical national chain but more friendly than some of their other locations.

there are very few spots where you can get chicken other than chicken wings. tonight i had the fried chicken and biscuits, it was great. three pieces of chicken breast, coleslaw and pickles. very well done. loved it. great service, nice patio on a sunny afternoon or evening. try it out.

its a place we meet up before a hockey game or just to hang out for a few drinks.  love me some tater tots.

i like thursday for the clive burger and a beer (or they allowed me a wine) for $15.00

i came here with a friend during brunch time.
the restaurant was not very busy, with only a few other tables being occupied. upon entering, the staff seemed to be chatting at the far back end closer to the kitchen, so we proceeded to seat ourselves. about three minutes in, the waitress finally approached us. i ordered the "fried egg sandwich", and my friend had the "queso and eggs".
the food was decent, but quite heavy considering it was brunch. i could barely finish the hash, as it was much too heavy for my liking. the sandwich itself, however, was great. it had a good amount of tang to it that complemented the ham and egg in the sandwich, making it well-balanced. i would return for the sandwich but considering the fact that i could barely finish off the plate, it is iffy considering the value.
my friend gave a very direct opinion on the food, stating that it was too greasy for her to eat for breakfast, and did not finish more than a quarter of her plate.

delicious margarita slurpees and their glory bowl are not only big portions but filled with delicious flavors. i added in the chicken and took out the tofu as i am not the biggest fan of tofu. their prices aren't ridiculous and it's value for money. love the outside patio area in summer.

meh. overpriced and mediocre. 'fine' food consists of poutine (mmm he says rolling his eyes) pot pie and $20 corn dogs. those are cheaper at stampede if you think corn dogs (weiners basically) and $7 highballs are gourmet they just sold you a load of cowtown goods. the only reason to go here is to meet girls -- who like horn dogs. at the risk of being sexist, you really have to be careful of what you put in your mouth.

service was horrible. waited for 20 minutes for a waitress then another 20 for my drink to come. ended up taking so long due to a minor being let in and made a big scene. decided to get the bill for our drinks, left hungry and disappointed.

for starters, the caesars were terrible. they just tasted like watered down vodka with a splash of clamato. no spice or any flavour whatsoever. my friend ordered the burger sliders and they were alright. nothing special. i got the tacos and they were okay. needed more seasoning.