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in the heart of Fish Creek Provincial Park. - Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant, Calgary, AB

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

4.7
4.7
4315 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
The Bow Valley Ranche is located at the end of Bow Bottom Trail SE, in Fish Creek Provincial Park, just follow the signs for Bow Valley Ranche.

The Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is the new fine dining facility located in the restored Ranche House. Their menu features a contemporary interpretation of Alberta regional cuisine. Today, the flavours and traditions of Alberta’s ranching heritage live on at the Bow Valley Ranche. Our Grand Salon holds approximately 110-120 guests. William Roper Hull and Senator Patrick Burns hold approximately 30-32 guests. Our John Glenn room, located in the upstairs, old master bedroom of the house, holds approximately 12 guests.

Sit down beside the massive fireplace in the Grand Salon or enjoy the covered wrap-around veranda during warm weather. Enjoy lunch, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch. Reservations are recommended. Please note that we do not take reservations for the patio.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 476-1310
  • Website
    http://www.bvrrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bern Glatz
  • Private party facilities
    The exquisite ambiance of the Bow Valley Ranche’s tranquil setting is suited to any occasion, whether a celebratory family dinner, a romantic wedding or a special night out. Whatever your reason for coming to the Bow Valley Ranche, you will be enchanted by the elegant country atmosphere and dazzled
  • Private party contact
    Suzanne Ta: (844) 324-3834
  • Location
    15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5
  • Neighbourhood
    Calgary
  • Parking details
    Plenty of complimentary parking within the park and a few meters to the restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 5, 2024 - May 3, 2025
    Three Tier Display including regular coffee or a selection of loose-leaf tea Freshly baked scones, house-made preserve, marmalade & clotted cream Daily crafted tea sandwiches and canapes Selection of signature mini pastries and assorted sweets $65 per person
    Afternoon Tea photo

Offers

  • Mid-Afternoon Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.,Tue - Fri - 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.,Sat - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Charcuterie and Cheese House Pickles, Fine Cheeses $31.00 Cheese Selection Selection of Fine Cheeses, Truffle Honey $18.00 – $26.00 East Coast Oysters Rotating Mignonette, Lemon, Fresh Horseradish $4.00 each Skinny Fries Garlic Aioli $7.00 Mignardise Rotating Bite Sized Desserts $10.00

Menu

Appetizers, Soup & Salads

  • Daily Soup$13.00

    • Beetroot Salad$18.00

      Sudo Farms Organic Beets, Whipped Feta, Roasted Pistachio, Dill, Orange

      • Galimax Living Greens$17.00

        Comte, Hazelnuts, Cider Vinaigrette, Shaved Radish, Apple

        • Fresh Shucked East Coast Oysters$5.00

          Mignonette, Fresh Grated Horseradish, Hot Sauce (min of 3)

          • each$4.00

        • Cheese & Charcuterie$31.00

          Pickles, Red Pepper Jelly, Fig Jam

          • Bison Tartare$25.00

            Sea Salt Lavash, Bone Marrow Aioli, Smoked Gouda, Fried Shallots

            • Seared Albacore Tuna Crudo$23.00

              Herb Buttermilk, Chive, Serrano Pepper, Taro Chips, Cucumber

              • Moules & Frites$29.00

                Spanish Chorizo, Sundried Tomato, White Wine, Skinny Fries

                • Burrata Cheese$25.00

                  Spicy Carrot Hummus, Sunflower Shoots, Sourdough, Sesame Pepita Crunch

                  Entrées

                  • BVR Burger$24.00

                    Aged Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Pickled Onion, Bacon – Served with Fries or Mixed Greens *Vegan option available

                    • Pan Seared Rainbow Trout Almondine$36.00

                      Fingerling Potatoes, Capers, Almonds, Almond Puree, Lemon

                      • Parsnip & Walnut Risotto$34.00

                        Walnuts, Grana Padano, Crispy Parsnip, Mascarpone

                        • Angus Striploin$38.00

                          Frites, Peppercorn Sauce, Compound Butter, Watercress

                          • Roasted Chicken$36.00

                            Braised Kale, Caper Herb Salsa, Creamy Polenta, Fingerling Potato

                            • Fried Chicken Sandwich$26.00

                              Savoy Cabbage, Pickles, Spicy Mayo

                              3 Course Lunch Feature Menu

                              $37 per Person. Only available for parties of 8 or less

                                Starters

                                choice of

                                • Galimax Living Greens

                                  Baby Cucumber, Shaved Leffers Carrots, Orange Agave Vinaigrette

                                  • Daily Soup

                                    Entrées

                                    choice of

                                    • Manitoba Walleye Almondine

                                      Caper, Lemon, Asparagus, Almonds

                                      • Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin

                                        Honey Roasted Carrots, Cauliflower Puree, Confit Onions, Rosemary

                                        • Butternut Squash Risotto

                                          Hazelnut Pepita Crumble, Grana Padano, Buffalo Mozzarella

                                          Dessert

                                          • Rotating Panna Cotta

                                            please ask your server for today's flavour

                                            • Rotating Fresh Made Cake

                                              please ask your Server for today's Flavour

                                              Last updated: February 10, 2025

                                              What 4,315 people are saying

                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                              4.7
                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                              • 4.7Food
                                              • 4.6Service
                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                              • 4.4Value

                                              Noise • Moderate

                                              Loved For

                                              • Calgary

                                                Great for scenic views

                                              • Calgary

                                                Canadian

                                              Review summary

                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is celebrated for its "wonderful ambiance" and "exceptional food" set in a picturesque park location. Guests rave about "attentive and welcoming" staff, with standout servers like Dana and Adriana enhancing the dining experience. Known for delightful brunches and exquisite dinners, it's a "must-try" for special occasions.

                                              4,315 Reviews

                                              1. OpenTable Diner

                                                Calgary

                                                5 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                5 reviews

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                We were celebrating my spouse’s birthday. He wasn’t sure what kind of wine he wanted and requested the server for their recommendation. They gave him two samples to try from, which really adds to the service as in other restaurants the server would just give one recommendation and not give him a choice to taste test it. We ordered the octopus and the bison tartare as appetizers. The bison didn’t have a lot of flavor but the octopus was very flavourful and delicious. For our mains I had the roasted chicken and my spouse had the strip loin. The chicken was a bit too salty, but my spouse’s strip loin was spot on. We opted out on dessert as we were full. But our server brought out a small carrot cake with “Happy Birthday” written on the plate, which was a nice way to end the meal. Overall, great experience. I enjoy the minor touch and details that our waitress provided as it really leaves a good impression on the whole service. The food was super delicious.

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                                              2. Carl Sigmund

                                                Calgary

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Wonderful ambiance, great friendly service, quiet elegance. The mushroom brioche poached eggs with trufffles is exceptional and worth the trip there. Top notch!

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                                              3. Marlito

                                                Calgary

                                                1 review

                                                4.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Our server is attentive and polite. Made our dining experience relaxed. We always enjoy dining here.

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                                              4. Lorna

                                                Calgary

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                We had the Afternoon Tea and the whole experience was such a delight. The selection of teas were amazing and the variety of sweet and savoury was just right. The quality of the food was fantastic and the ambience of the room was so warm and inviting. With the choices of Afternoon Tea in the city, what I liked about this was the location, and right in Fish Creek Park, free and ample parking and Bow Valley Ranche House is so picturesque. Our server was Adriana and she was attentive to our table, ensuring our drinks were always topped off, and cleared out parts of our table as needed. She encouraged us to take our time during our stay and all in all was a fantastic experience. We have lived in the area for over 10 years and wondered why it took us so long to try this. We will definitely be back and try other experiences the place has to offer.

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                                              5. Kelly

                                                New York City

                                                3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                3 reviews

                                                Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The best food, atmosphere and service. Our go-to destination for 25 years.

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                                              6. Gregg

                                                VIP

                                                Edmonton

                                                2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                2 reviews

                                                Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Dana is an excellent server and her attention detail was superb. The food was amazing and we can’t wait to return.

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                                              7. Sharyn

                                                Calgary

                                                4 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                4 reviews

                                                Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                Excellent service Excellent quality of food Excellent

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                                              8. Kathy

                                                VIP

                                                Calgary

                                                27 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                27 reviews

                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Amazing Valentine's menu. Perfect size portions and plenty to eat. Ricotta Gnudi and steak dishes were lovely. Wonderful service as always.

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                                              9. calista

                                                Calgary

                                                3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                3 reviews

                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Get the beef. Tartare or tenderloin. You will not regret it. Good if you’re looking for an upscale meal.

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                                              10. Peter

                                                Calgary

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Excellent Valentines Day special. Food superb. Service excellent.

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                                              FAQs

                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4315 OpenTable diners.

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

                                              Make a reservation

                                              2 people
                                              7:00 p.m.
                                              Booked 30 times today
                                              Experiences are available.
                                              Google Map for Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

                                              15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5

                                              Additional information

                                              • Neighbourhood
                                                Calgary
                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                              • Price
                                                CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                              • Cuisines
                                                Canadian
                                              • Dining style
                                                Casual Elegant
                                              • Dress code
                                                Smart Casual
                                              • Parking details
                                                Plenty of complimentary parking within the park and a few meters to the restaurant
                                              • Payment Options
                                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                              • Executive Chef
                                                Bern Glatz
                                              • Additional
                                                Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                              • Website
                                                http://www.bvrrestaurant.com/
                                              • Phone number
                                                (403) 476-1310
                                              • Private party facilities
                                                The exquisite ambiance of the Bow Valley Ranche’s tranquil setting is suited to any occasion, whether a celebratory family dinner, a romantic wedding or a special night out. Whatever your reason for coming to the Bow Valley Ranche, you will be enchanted by the elegant country atmosphere and dazzled
                                              • Private party contact
                                                Suzanne Ta: (844) 324-3834

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