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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
4310 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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
  • Area
    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

    CAD 65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    5 Oct 2024 - 3 May 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
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Offers

  • Mid-Afternoon Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm,Tue - Fri - 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm,Sat - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    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 SoupCAD 13.00

    • Beetroot SaladCAD 18.00

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

      • Galimax Living GreensCAD 17.00

        Comte, Hazelnuts, Cider Vinaigrette, Shaved Radish, Apple

        • Fresh Shucked East Coast OystersCAD 5.00

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

          • eachCAD 4.00

        • Cheese & CharcuterieCAD 31.00

          Pickles, Red Pepper Jelly, Fig Jam

          • Bison TartareCAD 25.00

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

            • Seared Albacore Tuna CrudoCAD 23.00

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

              • Moules & FritesCAD 29.00

                Spanish Chorizo, Sundried Tomato, White Wine, Skinny Fries

                • Burrata CheeseCAD 25.00

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

                  Entrées

                  • BVR BurgerCAD 24.00

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

                    • Pan Seared Rainbow Trout AlmondineCAD 36.00

                      Fingerling Potatoes, Capers, Almonds, Almond Puree, Lemon

                      • Parsnip & Walnut RisottoCAD 34.00

                        Walnuts, Grana Padano, Crispy Parsnip, Mascarpone

                        • Angus StriploinCAD 38.00

                          Frites, Peppercorn Sauce, Compound Butter, Watercress

                          • Roasted ChickenCAD 36.00

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

                            • Fried Chicken SandwichCAD 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: 10 February 2025

                                              What 4,310 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 offers a "stunning venue" with exceptional food, creating a memorable dining experience. It's praised for its "excellent" service, vibrant ambiance, and beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the "delicious" and diverse menu, perfect for special occasions. The historical setting adds charm, making it a "must-try" in Calgary.

                                              4,310 Reviews

                                              1. Gregg

                                                VIP

                                                Edmonton

                                                2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                2 reviews

                                                Dined today

                                                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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                                              2. Sharyn

                                                Calgary

                                                4 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                4 reviews

                                                Dined today

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

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                                              3. Kathy

                                                VIP

                                                Calgary

                                                27 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                27 reviews

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                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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                                              4. calista

                                                Calgary

                                                3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                3 reviews

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                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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                                              5. Peter

                                                Calgary

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined 2 days ago

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

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                                              6. Gordon

                                                Calgary

                                                33 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                33 reviews

                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Simply the best kept secret in Calgary dinning. Outstanding in every respect!

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                                              7. Nikki

                                                Calgary

                                                9 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                9 reviews

                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                A lovely lunch for 2 in a beautiful setting. This was a birthday lunch.

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                                              8. Lai Wa

                                                Calgary

                                                1 review

                                                4.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 3
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                We had an 8 PM reservation and finished our meal by 9:30 after a long day. However, when it came time to check out, we couldn’t find a server to bring our bill. After waiting, we had to knock on the kitchen door and ask a junior staff member to find a senior server just to settle it. Until that point, everything was fine—just average. The dessert was good, and the service during the meal was decent. The place itself was cozy and had a nice atmosphere, but unfortunately, the poor checkout experience left a bad impression. We won’t be coming back.

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                                              9. Loretta

                                                VIP

                                                Calgary

                                                34 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                34 reviews

                                                Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Our waitress Kiana was excellent🥳. Our good was also very nicely prepared and presented.
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
                                                Thank you Loretta!!!

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                                              10. Jon

                                                Las Vegas

                                                2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                2 reviews

                                                Dined on 9 February 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                We loved this gem of a restaurant in middle of a park in middle of the City

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                                              FAQs

                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4310 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                              2 people
                                              7:00 pm
                                              Booked 12 times today
                                              Experiences are available.
                                              Google Map for Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

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

                                              Additional information

                                              • Area
                                                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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