If you've been around NE Calgary for any length of time, you've likely been to The Toad. It's a standalone building just off Barlow Trail and 27th Ave. If you're exiting off Barlow, you'll need to do a couple of extra turns to get yourself into the parking lot since the only entrance is off 27th Ave itself or through the Hooters parking lot.
There's a decent selection of beer. Extra points for carrying some local brews like Village Blacksmith. An also extra points for still having the Edmontonian on the menu. I had eaten this YEARS ago and before we headed over wondered if it was still on the menu. Lo and behold... it was! But I think they made it better. Two bratwurst sausages, a pile of perogies smothered in sauerkraut and bacon bits and some sour cream and dijon mustard on the side for $14.95. Holy toledo, Yelpman, did that meal ever fill me up. I'm afraid with the beer it was a bit too much carb goodness for one afternoon!
Anyway, the upstairs patio remains a warmer weather favourite and the big, free parking lot is always a nice change from fighting for spaces downtown.