I'm not a fan of salmon but a few years ago went to my niece's in-laws place and she served something similar to this so I figured I'll try one if it didn't fan with me I can throw it in the garbage but loved every morsel of it ate like seven or eight of them. Tried this today, this was really good. Our server Adriana was attentive to our needs, this was brunch, so it was very quiet atmosphere not a lot of noise around as we were able to enjoy our conversations not only with the adults, but the grandchildren as well. read more

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant - A salad with smoked salmon on toast, with dill, cream cheese, and capers. The capers were roasted (tasty). - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The atmosphere, the decor, the service were all very enjoyable. We went for brunch. The portion sizes were above average and presented well. We never knew this place existed but will return. read more

Dinner Party Time. . We had a lovely Christmas dinner at Bow Valley Ranche. . 1st Course: Southern Skies Greens OR Beet Salad - both were delish. I personally perfected the greens. Very fresh and delicious. . 2nd Course: Alberta Beef Tenderloin with a duck fat pave OR Pan Seared Sablefish with potato cream and bok Choy OR Roasted Chicken with potato cream. - the best was the beef tenderloin, so juicy and delicious. The chicken was tasty but the sauce was a little too sweet. Fish was good but not enough flavor. . Third Course: Chocolate Crème Caramel OR Pumpkin Baked Alaska. The dessert was a hit, everyone especially loved the chocolate one. . The charcuterie was also delicious. Overall the food was fantastic and I had no complaints. read more

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Beautiful location, delicious food and amazing service. A perfect spot for the date night. read more

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Came here mid-week to celebrate an old colleagues retirement. I had never been here it is a little trek to the deep south in Fish Creek. It is nestled in a beautiful area with lots of trails and even a visitor center. We had a large party of 15 or so and since we had reservations were seated promptly. The decor was amazing. Service was a tad slow at time but when the food came it was delicious. I had the express lunch and chose salad, beef tenderloin, and chocolate mousse. Staff were friendly. Prices were a bit expensive. I recommend this for maybe a business lunch or anniversary. Although they accommodate large parties they struggled a bit to keep up. All in all we enjoyed ourselves. read more

Everything was amazing! Amazing service and the atmosphere was so warm and cozy! The food was also soo good! Highly recommend

Such delicious and original food here! It is in an incredible spot too! In the heart of fish creek park beside Annie's is beautiful and not very common place to go for dinner. They do high tea there sometimes. My family goes there every yet for Easter brunch. They also host lots of weddings! Great loca place :) read more

Food menu is creative and well presented on each and every dish. Service was attentive and positive. The unique atmosphere is such a trip back in history. read more

Wonderful destination Very romantic! The outdoor is so engaging Can't wait to go back ;) read more

We went there for Valentine's Day. While the soup and salad courses were good, the mains were disgusting and inedible. We didn't touch them and the server didn't ask why. So we paid $55 each for the soup and salad. read more

I've been out this way taking photos for years and somehow had never found an excuse to actually eat at the Ranche restaurant. Historic setting, delicious food and friendly servers and staff. I'm a fan. I came for a team lunch with my coworkers last month. We were hoping for a patio lunch, but alas, the foreboding clouds drove us inside. Not a bad thing though! i devoured the steelhead trout as part of the special lunch menu... light and flavourful! And dessert with the meal, a two bite creme brulee. At lunch, that's just the right amount. One thing we spotted out the window were these hexagonal domes. Apparently, you can reserve them for you private use for up to 6 people this summer.. I'd double check the website as things change with Covid though. But the domes look like they'd be an experience in and of themselves. Another reason to go back! Because the restaurant isn't overly central, you still need a good hour and a half at least if you're heading over for a weekday lunch to allow for travel time into Fish Creek Park and back out. read more

Absolutely spectacular experience! Yesterday my friend and I had the best lunch time EVER! We shared a bunch of appetizers so we could try as many dishes we could. Each of them was fabulous. Oysters wow! Beef carpaccio was my favorite, beats salad fantastic, yellowtail tuna love the presentation and the beef tartar was good ( could been a little more flavorful). The service was very good too. After COVID a lot of restaurants hire young inexperienced people who have no clue about customer service and hospitality.... Well at Bow Valley Ranch Restaurant you will be served by sure young staff but with a finesse and polite, calm and devoted to please you to make your lunch an experience. The servers and boss boys all were very well mannered. And finally the location is breathtaking! We were on the patio looking at the majestic nature under the sun of a perfect day of July. I will definitely come back again and again and again Nathalie read more

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant - the front of bow valley - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Bow Valley Ranche is located off the beaten track, right in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Don't make the same mistakes we did attempting to find this place. There's only one way to get there by car (don't trust GPS!). For some reason, certain areas of the park are closed off so you'll get stuck if you attempt to drive through it. Bike there instead. ;) The outside is beautiful. The house where Bow Valley Ranche resides is rustic, homely and quaint. It literally feels like you're eating in someone's cabin, albeit a fancy one. Outside fence is super cute. No bicycles and no dogs in case you can't interpret those mini signs. We were seated beside the fire. Soothing to say the least. Couple stuffed animal heads round up the decor. A little history on their menu. Cool how it's etched in. Brunch menu is short and sweet. Couple appetizers and then entrees. Their specialty is on local wild game. Pricey. - Stuffed french toast ($17.00) - Elk and asparagus ($21.00) - 2x Game meat burger ($23.00) - Sparks Farms eggs benedict ($20.00) This is fancy brunch and while everything was good, I wouldn't trouble yourself to come all the way out here. It was worth trying once but the price point will likely prevent me from coming back anytime soon. Plus, so many other brunch places in Calgary to try. read more

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Went for dinner here again (always fabulous) with 3 friends Food and staff were incredible - I will continue to enjoy this restaurant as often as I can. We tried the Root beer dessert - blew us all away - I would make a special trip just for that. Thank you again to all the amazing people that create and serve such unique and delicious foods and wine. CHEERS read more

Disappointing food! Service not so great either. Unfortunately, will not go back here again.

We made reservations for Sunday brunch, and I highly recommend it. We managed to get a table by the front porch, which was my preference. We ordered a ploughman's platter to share for 4 people and it was great, but the portion size is best suited for 2-3. We ordered the Steak and Fried Eggs, Foie Gras, Sparks Farms Eggs Benedict, and Vegetarian Fritata. The dishes were all delicious, well seasoned, portion sizes were a bit big for me but you definitely get your money's worth on these dishes. My only concern was my egg wasn't cooked properly, as I wanted it over easy, but the yolk hardened due to the heat of the plate which cooked the egg further. Other than that, the service, cleanliness, ambiance and overall experience was excellent and I would come back again for the next occasion. read more

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VERY RELAXING ATMOSPHERE Food was excellent. Staff were polite and professional. Good place to take a break from the hustle of the busy city Hidden gem . read more

Does the perfect restaurant exist? BVR is pretty close. The restaurant is nestled in the beautiful and vibrant Fishcreek park. With walking paths it front and a garden to the rear. The cabin theme is especially cozy yet dressed up to foreshadow the elegance of the menu. Soups bursting with flavour, vegetables cooked and seasoned with care, salmon perfectly cooked and crispy on top, the stuffed French toast is stacked high and sweet absolutely to die for. The prices are beyond reasonable for the quality of the dining experience. read more

Only 1 star as zero isn't an option. We were there in July for our anniversary and were sooooo disappointed. There were flies, yes flies, under my wife's steak. When we discovered this we showed it to our waiter who thought it was funny and said the flies were free. It was summer and I understand that flies are around but when there are flies under your meal.... The meal was not replaced but rather newly plated and we were expected to eat it. Not removed from the bill either. Just super gross and disappointing. read more

We had 6:30 reservations for our 26th Wedding anniversary. After a nice walk in the park we were seated at a nice table for 2 with high back arm chairs, the table was in front if open doors to the herb garden. The serving staff were ALL amazing. Our server Cameron was so much fun. He made sure everything was as expected. We enjoyed the Surf and turf for 2. Wow! Overall Apps, Cocktails, entrees and dessert, not cheap but worth every penny! Thanks for everything, including the pictures on the way home! read more

The walk from the parking lot to the Ranche makes you feel like you're in a fairy tale. The path was brightly lit, and the building was bathed in a soft light that just brought out enough of it's intricate details. A friendly hostess opened the main door for us as we walked up the steps. It was not busy when we went on a Sunday for date night. We were lead into a gorgeous dining room that was decorated with a buffalo head on the mantle, and antlers for a chandelier. The Buffalo head scared me a bit because it looked like it could come alive! The price is reasonable for the amount of food you get. Our server was attentive and was a helpful guide to the Canadian fare. We started with the elk carpaccio and charcuterie board for starters. The carpaccio was soft and wonderfully flavored. The crunchy shoestring bits (probably from a root vegetable) offered a great contrast to the soft elk and micro greens. The charcuterie board had interesting items, such as beet relish and venison salami. As our mains, we had the venison wellington and lamb shank. The venison was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the lamb shank fell-off-the-bone yet was succulent and juicy. We finished off the meal the Canadian way with s'mores, and boy, we really wanted "s'more" by the end. Bow Valley is far away from the usual downtown trendy restaurants. The drive is like going to Grandma's house, but the warm ambience, wonderful service and the out-of-this-world food makes you feel right at home. read more

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This is one of my favorite, if not THE favorite, restaurant in the Calgary area. The food was perfect, the presentation is gorgeous, the service is top notch, and they can modify anything and are happy to do it! I like the atmosphere too. I'm always looking for another reason to go back. read more

Food was average for the price you pay. Service needs a lot of improvement. Would not go back.

Finally was able to try this place, wanted to for years, and thanks to a Groupon was able to ! So as far as the Groupon goes it was a great deal except I bought it for our anniversary which is April 15, but unfortunately had to use it by March 31 and only good for weekdays not weekend! But it worked out! Well to start the ambiance is wonderful with a romantic feel, has a fireplace which we sat by on request, and the entrance is warm and inviting! There was soft background music, which I had no idea it was someone in another room playing! The drink choices are limited, but Boy my husband was glowing when he saw the scotch menu, which was fitting because I bought him scotch glasses as an anniversary present, and the waiter actually let him use his glass for his next choice of scotch, that was kind! I was looking for a cocktail but had wine which was great, Martin helped me choose the right one, and I could taste it first to make sure I liked it! The food was fantastic, I had the fish which was artic char it was delicious! My hubby had the pork chop it was fantastic he said, and the sides were so good! The appetizer was awesome but I forgot what we had lol!! Service was excellent from Martin, I would request him again!!! I highly recommend this spot, and if warm enough go for a walk in the park after dinner! Loved it!! read more

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The Ranche is a great little piece of country in the city. A wonderful historical building set in the beauty of Fish Creek Park. They have an ever changing seasonal menu that lets you come back again and again and enjoy new dishes. Serving truly Canadian fare with a selection of game meats and other local ingredients in a casual fine dining environment. Head down for brunch on the weekends and enjoy fresh baked pastries and excellent coffee then hike the park afterwards or head down in the evening and enjoy the romantic ambiance of the flame lit lamp posts and candle lit dining room. You will also often find live music to be enjoyed on the weekend evenings. The service is attentive, the servers are knowledgeable and the kitchen creates some excellent and memorable dishes. We have had several very good experiences here but be careful of their events. The few events that we have attended left us a little wanting as the service tends to lack, they do not seem to be able to handle the large influx of customers at once (we did their New Years Eve dinner and were seated at 9 pm and didn't get our main course until just before midnight). As well, even for a table of two they automatically add an 18% gratuity to the end bill and we much prefer to tip on our own. Make the time to head to this little gem and enjoy some great food but try not to feel guilty when Bambi wanders by the window while you are enjoying than venison steak! read more

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We came here for my friends birthday and there was 15 of us and we all ordered different things to try a bit of everything and 90% of the things we ordered were beyond delicious!!! I would definitely come here again for someone's birthday not for a casual or random dinner because it's location is very odd and hard to find at first. read more

Since last years birthday tea was such a huge disappointment I wanted it to redeem itself so I tried another place that offers high tea. Bow Valley Ranche did not disappoint. We booked the table next to the fireplace and six of us enjoyed the fire, food, and atmosphere for the next two hours. Each person is offered a pot of tea each of their choice with a large selection to choose from. Three large tiered trays were brought out with two people sharing one. Top layer had the usual squares and cakes with the Battenburg cake being the highlight as well as the chocolate covered pistachios. Middle tier had three different sandwiches and the egg salad was spot on. Bottom layer was two different scones with clotted cream and house made jam....the marmalade was unreal and I'm not a fan of marmalade. If you can stomach the high price of the tea, a bit steep in my book, I would highly recommend this. Food was delicious, wait staff was great, and the atmosphere was perfect. read more

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

It's an upscale restaurant which presents food that is incredible to look as it is to eat. They breaks new ground,innovating,inventing,extracting and pairing ingredients and flavours,colours and textures in novel way.The atmosphere - decor,sound level,lighting, table setting - is inspired. Service is impeccable, professional and knowledgeable and meets every expectation. Cheers to ERICA of being an exceptional host. She suggested a sour cocktail which tasted so good. Made our valentine dinner worth remembering.!! Looking forward to visit again.:) read more

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It was my first time and for sure not my last. I was there for their Cork & Cuisine and I gave them the highest rating a yelper could give. I loved how it's located, nestled in the heart of a ranch. Very well versed and warm hearted server compliments the restaurant atmosphere. Sitted along the front yard of this old country home with your loved ones is a moment of memories. One of the best restaurant I ever dined in Calgary. It was a date night with my love. I had french75 as my cocktails, charcuterie for two is good enough to share, their salads are home grown, their surf and turf for two is the best! Thank you for making our night a great one. read more

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I always experience the best food and service here. Don't get me started on how beautiful this historic site is in Fish Creek Park. I had the wild meat burger with sweet potato fries today and it was amazing. Sat outside for lunch, the wraparound deck gives a scenic view of the park. Lots of parking too read more

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant - Outside the grounds at Bow Valley Ranche - Canadian (New) Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Food was great, we wentbon our anniversary. Good atmosphere and very good service. The price can be very high but is good for special occasions read more

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We went here for my daughter in law's bridal shower and it was fantastic!!! The service and the food was amazingI would highly recommend the ranch thanks again for a great time and meal read more

Went for brunch a few Sunday's ago with another friend. It wasn't that busy but our server was incredibly slow. My friend's tea was topped up with coffee and we had to hunt someone down so we could pay. The food was decent but I don't think I'll be heading back anytime soon. read more

The days are getting shorter and while you had good intentions of doing a longer hike with the 'warm' November weather, you had trouble getting out of bed. So, maybe a walk through one of the parks in Calgary instead? Fun day out recommendation: take yourself (and your puppy/plus 1/grandma) out to Fish Creek and walk around for an hour or two on the weekend, and then reward yourself with afternoon tea (read: sangria and cheese!). Fish Creek is MASSIVE and easy to walk around. You can stick to one of the paved paths or venture a little more off course to walk along the river. Keep an eye out for deer! Then, as a reward you can stop in at the restaurant for a (boozy!) afternoon tea. Afternoon tea is served during winter on weekends from 2pm - 4pm and yes, it did look more like the 'ladies lunching/grandma' crowd. But the dining room is beautiful and there's a fireplace and if you feel like your own space, there's a room off to the side with a bunch of comfy couches looking out to the verandah that you can take over. PLUS in addition to the usual afternoon tea fare there's a cheese platter ($20) and charcuterie board ($26). I didn't try either this time but I can vouch for the sangria (red or white for $8). Plus, the staff were all super lovely. read more

Best afternoon tea in Calgary (nothing compared to what you get in England though). Don't go to Doves Nest if you want a quality 3-tier afternoon tea experience. Bow Valley Ranche is much better! read more

Nice restaurant with a lot of history. A little pricey and therefore I recommend for a special occasion only.

I have visited the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant in the past, but this time I was a bit disappointed. The dressing on the ceasar salad was very sour, I didn't finish it. All four of us had the Souffle of the Day for dessert, It was supposed to be Vanilla, Pistachio souffle. All 4 of us agreed we could only taste egg and egg white, no vanilla or pistachio. The oysters were small, but then our friends are used to large oysters in their home country. All the other dishes were OK. read more

Reno's seemed pretty much done and the place still looks like an old Ranchhouse...which is awesome. This has been a regular birthday haunt for my friends and family for a few years now. Also a great place to take an outta-towner or a date that you're trying to impress. The surroundings are beautiful in the summer and winter and the food is always well done and the menu is unique to this place. The only reason it doesn't get 5-stars (and the only reason I'm not a regular) is that it's a tad pricey for my liking. Appys are around $20 and with entrees at $30-40 it can add up fast after drinks, taxes and tip. But if you're looking for an iconic spot that is off the beaten path and has great food then give this place a try. read more

We really wanted to like it here. The setting was beautiful and there aren't a lot of places like it in the city. But when it came down to the most important part of the evening, service and meal, we were left wanting much much more. The service was slow and our server was not knowledgeable of menu items. Our food took far too long and when it arrived it was over cooked. Throughout the service we were never asked if we wanted another drink , we had to ask every time. When it came to dessert, we had to settle with our 3rd choice because they were out of the first two. We will not be returning to this restaurant any time soon. read more

With a Beautiful location down in Fish Creek Park, The Bow Valley Ranche is a unique dining experience. With inside & (seasonal) patio seating available your experience an be different al all times of the year. On a Friday evening we were able to sit outside arriving at 7pm with a perfect sun/shad mix. The beer list has some local & world winners in all categories. The cocktail list needs some work however the wine list is extensive and pairs nicely with the menu which alternates by season and is complemented by local seasonal ingredients. All four entrees were prepared with the greatest of perfection and attention to detail. The desserts were rich, beautifully presented and decadent. Coffee smooth and bold. Our server was easy going, professional and knowledgable. He presented all of our courses mentioning the exact ingredients in every dish and wished us a Bon Appetit! He never lingered nor ignored us. It was a perfect balance. This is a great place to send someone special with a gift certificate as we had because it made it very affordable. Thanks again Bow Valley Ranche for a memorable experience for our ladies dinner club! read more