The scene: evening, early spring, gray, still cold, mountains in the distance. A quiet town. The street lamps come on. A table by the window. The people: a mother and her son, tired from the day's (short) hike in the snow. The atmosphere at the street: hushed voices, some bit of hustle and bustle as strangers rush to fill some void. Hunger. There were more steps from the sidewalk up to the restaurant, a seeming offense to legs tired from pushing against the snow earlier in the day. The local game and seafood, both in varying forms, were the tempters. We got our table, and we sat down. Drinks first - CRFT Blonde Ale was a winner - and a lovely herbed bread and butter started us off. Menu choice this night focused on the game dishes. Some calamari to start too, though our hunger made a short life of that starter at our table. And then we got our mains. Well-prepared, unpretentious, flavorful, and - for us - just the right proportions. My bison medallions - ordered rare - were prepared just perfectly, with (as I told my son) the only instance of spaghetti squash that I think I have ever liked (alongside other well-prepared veggies as well). His mixed game burger didn't stand a chance. He even ate the mushrooms, a sure HT. Our experience here was so wonderful, centered, warm - It helped that our server was equally so, and you can see how much she connects with the customers as one would with guests in a home. We liked our meal so much we came back again the next night for more. And the second night did not lose any luster off the first. Next time we are in the area, we are probably going to go nowhere but here. While our travels took us far, we felt right at home here. read more

The staff was very friendly and the service was impeccable. The food was delicious. The view looking out over the town and the mountains such a perfect addition to a wonderful experience. read more

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Unexpectedly not that great of a meal. I guess my palate is not used to game animal meat, which is no fault of the restaurant. It's good to try different things occasionally. I started with their French Onion Soup. For this course I do think the restaurant failed. The bread and melted cheese was a slice of bread that sat on top of the soup bowl, like the two parts were cooked separately. To me this was oddly different and not in a good way. The soup itself was a little bland, not salty or overly salty, which is also different than most. For my entree I tried the Game Meat Burger and fries. Meat was lean and more chewy than ground beef. It was interesting to try. I did ask first and learned the meat was ranch raised animals, not wild. Otherwise I would not have tried it. Service was very good to start. When they got busy it was hard to get someone's attention to pay. The restaurant is upstairs, I don't know if there is any other way to get up. We had very nice seats with windows looking across the trains to the mountains. Very nice. read more

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TL;DR: some hits and misses, I would rate the food 3.5 but the service was so sweet, they get a 4. We came by one lovely evening in September based on the great reviews online, and also we were attracted by the promise of game meat on the menu that was not in burger/meatloaf format. I made reservations on Yelp and was glad I did as the restaurant got packed, even with the patio seating outside. There were hits and misses with the food - I would advise adventuresome palates to go forth and go your thing but if you aren't really into the gamey flavors to stick to the classics. The service was really sweet, the servers were so nice and the restaurant was very homey. They were trying to be as efficient as they could be and I appreciated that. Food: Bread: they served us bread after we ordered and it was a rosemary loaf with whipped butter. Very soft and went great with the butter Fiddle River Flair: delicious salad, nothing to complain about. Smoked Seafood Chowder: we shared a bowl of this and it was so delicious! Not much smoke, but the flavors were delightful and came together really well. It was creamy but not too rich and had an abundance of seafood. Would definitely recommend this. Fresh Steelhead Trout: served with a coconut curry sauce and rice (it was a mix of different grains that I don't remember). This was also really delicious, I liked the fish which was done well, and the sauce and rice were good. Alberta Elk Stroganoff: this was unlike the stroganoff I've had in the US with a creamy sauce, and had a dark demi glace sauce instead. The meat was a little gamey tasting, and kind of dry. I thought the braising would improve any dryness but alas. Bison Petite Tender Medallion: this was like a steak with less fat! I liked that it was medium rare so it stayed more juicy. I'm not sure the haskap berry sauce did all that much, but I think it went well together overall. Berry Crumble: this was nicely sweet and tart, but it's not something I would go out of my way to order again read more

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Service was excellent, food and drinks were average. We just settled into town after a long drive and decided on this place due to good reviews and an appealing menu. Our server Dee was more than accomodating with food and drink options, was attentive eventhough they were very slow customer wise, and friendly as we chatted with her about the area. We ordered a few drinks: the Sun Dog and Fiddle Mule. My Fiddle Mule was tasty but I decided to switch to the hazy IPA on the next round. My guy didn't enjoy the Sun Dog and I agreed wasn't very good. He ended up switching to an Old Fashion, but again it wasn't up to par. He did ask Dee to spruce it up a little, which she did with an apology, and came out better. I ordered the Rainbow Trout dinner and my guy the Fiddle Fish Pot. My dish was tasty enough and the Fiddle Fish Pot was ok, but better with lemon and had a strong cumin taste in my opinion. Personally I did not like the flavor of the sauce on my partner's dish but he enjoyed it. All in all neither one of us were wowed and said we didn't know that we would be back for another dinner. The main reason I'd come back was the service and to support a local established business that just maybe wasn't our taste preference. I would say try it for yourself as food was fresh and service was excellent. read more

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Excellent service, excellent food. All food was very fresh, and clearly homemade. Would definitely return next time in Jasper. read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Greedy O'Grady's ice cream pie. - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

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Went for a Labour Day dinner tonight and generally had a good experience (older H&W fr Vancouver who enjoy good meals world wide). It was almost busy when we arrived at 7:15 and got busier with a couple tour groups checked in. Ambience was nothing special after a good hike up some stairs to the restaurant. The busyness was accentuated by the waitresses constantly rushing around. Our server was good and made sure we were happy to be there. A few quick food comments. The complimentary bread basket was freshly baked sliced whole wheat bread. Good bread is always a good sign. We had the meatballs and mushroom bruschetta plus the Fiddle River Flair salad and one main, the trout. All were good with the meatballs tender and hot, the bruschetta nicely sautéed. Salad was freshly baked sliced and the trout presented as a boneless filet not as the whole fish which is the way trout is usually done, but this was a nice change and no bones to pick around. But the one item worth coming back for was the smoked seafood chowder. Even though it was the smaller cup size rather than bowl, it still had all the seafood one could ask for and they made sure you had one healthy piece of each type of seafood....prawn, clam, mussel, salmon, cod(?) plus some chunks of potato and maybe squash, there was hardly room for the great broth. Maybe the best seafood or clam chowder ever anywhere and I've tried many! Photo was taken after consuming about 1/3 of the chowder. A bowl of this and the food bread would be a great meal for me! read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Smoked seafood chowder - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

Food, service and atmosphere. All were excellent. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

THE FOOD!!! OMG!! Just amazing!! And don't get me started on the service. Great atmosphere, great people and just one of our most favorite places to go. Worth the 5 hour drive to come eat at a great place. (We always stay at least 2 nights in Jasper so mini vacay for us. read more

It is located right across from the train station, on second floor and has a lovely outdoor patio. We had a very tasty and tangy basil smash mock tail while waiting for our meal. Pam, our server, was awesome and provided us with a very pleasant experience. She suggested a wine for my friend and was very knowledgeable on the menu items. My fish pot had mussels, shrimp, two types of fish and clams submerged on a tomato broth with saffron, and had lentil coconut rice in the center of the plate. It did have a kick to it, so do not order it if you do not like spicy food. My friend said her fettuccine was Al dente and delicious. Excellent place to eat while in Jasper ! read more

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Food was incredible had the stealhead trout with coconut rice and veggies. My mom had the bison medallions with mashed potatoes in season mashed. Had the maple pecan cheesecake was to die for. Service was one the best I've ever had we had a waitress named Joanne and she was so on it was busy, but she was always right at the table somehow. The look and feel the restaurant was very beautiful and relaxing. Absolutely loved it. read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - maple pecan cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

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Love the food and staff!! We only go 2 or 3 times a year but the staff remember you and make you feel like you're at home. The food is amazing and so tasty. Great view of the mountains. If you're ever in Jasper, a for sure place to get a great meal. read more

First time in Canada! Found a reviews to try this spot. I wish I could give it 4-5 stars however got to keep it real. It was solid food for a small town vibe so I would still recommend if you're looking for a place to stop and eat. They do offer game meat if you want to try some different meat options. Unfortunately our chowder came with a layer so you know it's been sitting out for a while. The dish I would recommend is the Fish Pot, this really saved the experience for me. The mussels were decent too if you like mussels. The service was a little scattered and she seemed annoyed when we asked for extra things like more bread or utensils. She apologized later for being short staffed so that was nice. read more

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Great atmostphere, good service, excellent food. French onion soup was delicious, as was the seafood chowder according to my dining companion. We split the bison medallions - which were cooked perfectly and served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonable vegetables. We were on vacation, but if we lived closer we'd be regulars. Highly recommended. read more

Food was great. Service was great. Would recommend. Restaurant was clean and not loud.

Food was excellent. Server was very friendly. Would recommend when in Jasper to eat here!

We ordered clam chowder, fiddle fish pot, salad, bison, fresh mussels, cream brûlée, ice cream cake, and fruit pie. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. read more

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Top of the line service and food. Recommend and we will be bring our out of town guests to jasper just to partake in the food. Amazing I can't stress it enough. read more

Could not make up to Jasper because of a snow storm So we missed out eating there. Fiddle River restaurant is probably our favourite restaurant in Jasper . Love the food and the ambiance is always awesome . Our servers are also great ! We will be back as soon as these snow storms stop heading our area . read more

Amazing food and service all around. A bit dark inside, but otherwise the staff was some of the friendliest I've encountered and food was too notch. Smoked chowder was fantastic and had a generous portion of sea food. Wouldn't mind coming here a second day in a row. read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - The Fiddle Fish Pot - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

Who knew our favorite restaurant on our entire trip to Banff and Jasper would be this cute little place we randomly decided to stop into one night for a bite. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything was packed with flavor and even things I didn't think would pair well together, did. My husband and I scraped our plates clean. Service was great and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a good selection of wine and cocktails to go with your meal. I would highly recommend a stop if you're in Jasper. read more

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Had the best experience at Fiddle River. Great service and very tasty food. Our server Loni was the BEST! So attentive but not overbearing. Thank u Loni! The place isn't super big so u might consider reservations. We were lucky enough to walk in around 730 but will reserve next time. We had the French onion soup to start and it was one of the best we've had in a long time. The broth so flavourful with lots of onion but not overpowering, with a bit of bread (some French onions is all bread-not this one.) The only critique is we would have liked to see burned cheese on the side of the bowl. Highly recommend! Then we had the calamari and it was also very tasty! So buttery soft and that tzatziki sauce-OMG! So good. Highly recommend. They have a good selection of beer as well. They give u free bread so keep that in mind when ordering. Thank you Fiddle for a tasty meal! read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Calamari. So yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

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French Onion soup to die for, full of sweet onion flavor with the authentic melty cheese that stretches across the table. Wild game meatloaf with a rich sauce that won over my discerning son as did the Canadian mussels with blue cheese, garlic, and white wine sauce. The kid's menu fettuccini with butter and parmesan comes optionally with a grilled shrimp skewer - my daughter wanted a second. The Fiddle Fish Pot had tender, fresh chunks of salmon in a tomato soup as thick and tasty as a sauce, with a spicy kick that builds slowly until you get to the bottom of the bowl and you realize your mouth is watering. Our server was warm and friendly, and the food came in barely any time - we only watched one train roll by across the street. read more

We ate dinner here while in Jasper. Located upstairs on a busy Downtown street. Easy parking in the public lot across the street. Elevator access is available for those who have difficulty with stairs. Restaurant looks like it is a local favorite. Seemed like there were regulars who were dining there as well as tourists. You can but the oil paintings on display created by a local artist. The food was very good and everyone enjoyed their Fish and Chips and Schnitzel dishes. We shared one huge dessert and took a walk around the town to digest our food. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

We ate at the Fiddle River restaurant Friday night. We loved it. There is an outdoor courtyard on the top floor so we had a view of the pedestrians below and all the mountains. Our server was friendly, prompt, and had suggestions for our upcoming visit to Edmonton.I had the candied smoked salmon appetizer and Fiddle salad which included curried carrots and a horseradish whipped cream. Really good. My entree was the wild game meatloaf. Dense and chewy. it was served with mashed pototoes, bannock, (a chewy fried bread) and veggies (roasted red pepper, sauteed purple cabbage, steamed broccoli) . For dessert we had ice cream on an oreo crust with chocolate and toffee. Highly reccommend this place. read more

We spent a night in Jasper while visiting the parks. Needed a place to eat and so I did my research and found the Fiddle River Restaurant. I absolutely love this place. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor which is nice. I had a nice view of the street and trains. I started with the fiddle mule. It was alright. Looking through the menu, I was struggling with what I wanted to eat. They serve wild game here too. Debated between the seafood chowder, mussels or the fiddle fish pot. I ended up going with the fiddle fish pot because I love seafood stews. It was delicious. Different flavors than the stews I usually eat. I typically go for the tomato based but this one has saffron coconut broth. It was very flavorful and tasty. Also filling for 1 person. Came with rice. I enjoyed my meal with great views. The restaurant is cozy and intimate as well. If you are ever in Jasper, do stop by for dinner. read more

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Schnitzel isn't bad, the elk was decent but forgettable, the smoked seafood chowder was actually pretty good - and nicely loaded with seafood - but was also pricey enough that it would have been disappointing if it wasn't loaded. It's a bit of a tough rating. Like so many places in Jasper, it was decent enough is probably the nicest thing to say. read more

Went here on a Thursday night around 7pm and there were lots of tables available. We went upstairs to the balcony but were unfortunately seated away from the railings and heater lamps. We were welcomed fairly quickly and ordered the seafood chowder, meatloaf and snapper. Seafood chowder was the main highlight! Meatloaf was delicious and very filling. The snapper was nothing to write home about. The spinach mushroom sauce had more flavour than the fish. Most likely wouldn't order that again. After eating the service got very slow. It took forever for our waitress to come over with the bill and machine so I took off a star. I definitely recommend the seafood chowder. We might just come back for lunch tomorrow so I can order that! read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Half eaten Seafood Chowder - DELICIOUS - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

Food was good. Service was a little slow, but only because the place was packed and there quite a few tables for each server. read more

Menu included really interesting food. Service was personable, friendly and prompt. Beautiful artwork on display as well. So impressive we bought a lovely item that will hang in our home for generations. They even contacted the artist who came down to help pack the piece for our drive back to Colorado. read more

This is our second time and will not be our last. The food is fantastic and the staff are just awesome. read more

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Service was fantastic. The food was delicious. The fishpot was spectacular. This was our introduction to Jasper. Looking forward to our stay. read more

Not bad, though a bit pricey for what you get. We had salad, rainbow trout, and Arctic char; the salad and trout were ok but the Arctic char (in pastry with pistachio sause) was really good. The service was quick and friendly. The dinner with 0.5l of white wine was just over $130 with tax and tip. read more

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Service was great but food was very disappointing. The Char Spanokapita was tasteless which was unfortunate since the phyllo wrap was a good texture and flaky. The rice was also tasteless and scooped on the plate as if it was being served in a school cafeteria. The grilled veggies were ok with added salt.The steelhead trout with red curry sauce was also tasteless ( how does that even happen?). I simply can't understand the great reviews that led us into this place. We felt duped. Want to reiterate, our server was great. read more

What a great little restaurant. We started with a nice Canadian blend wine. The Canadian wines are actually pretty good. We each started with a side salad. They were huge! The homemade bread was very tasty. For our entrees my husband had the Alaskan king crab legs and I got the fish pot. He had the better meal. He enjoyed every ounce of his one pound of fresh king crab legs. My fish pot had a couple of empty mussels and some weird mystery fish with skin on it that wasn't to my liking. We finished the evening off with a slice of Bailey's ice cream on an Oreo crust with chocolate syrup. Delish!! Service was impeccable and we enjoyed our dung experience. read more

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Everything was exceptional! Food was great!!!. Calamari was superb!Fish and ChipsFettuccine

Fiddle River is tucked away on the upper floor of a building on Connaught Drive. The entrance is somewhat easy to miss. Once you get upstairs, the restaurant is warm and inviting. Due to COVID-19, we asked if we could sit on the patio and they were happy to oblige even though we were the only ones outside. They even turns on the heat lamps just for us. While Fiddle River specializes in seafood, I was still extremely happy with my vegetarian ricotta and kale ravioli. The lemon-pesto sauce was delicious and there's nothing quite like fresh pasta. I was less impressed with my cocktail. It was a thai basil and mango martini and it was super overloaded with blended basil. It felt like drinking a leafy smoothie. I was expecting more of an essence or a sprig of it. Overall I was happy with my experience and I would definitely come back next time I'm in Jasper. read more

Went there for dinner the other night. It was our anniversary dinner. The food was outstanding. I had the 3 course meal my husband ordered off the menu. Both of our meals were so delicious. The presentation was amazing. The staff was very attentive. This is a must go stop for food and ambiance. read more

Nice window view and ambiance. Lit candles on the tables and the waitresses bring a large chalk board menu to your table for the daily specials. I got the elk and bison meatloaf. The meat portion was plenty! Three large chunks, to which I brought home most and ate the next day. Taste exactly like a turkey meatball.The cornbread was disappointingly small and dry with no blueberry flavour. The sauce I didn't care for, I just scraped it away, the meatloaf had enough flavour and salt. On the plus side, the carrots have amazing flavour, they soaked up the sauce and isn't just boiled. Also, the mash potatoes are so creamy smooth and cheesy, it was so comforting and rich. read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Elk and bison meatloaf with roasted vegs and cornbread ~$30 - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

We took the advise of Yelp to visit this restaurant while we are here . Food was served in good time and presentation was superb! Food taste real good , especially the mussels (appetizers) Elk with gravy was amazing. Pork belly was very tasty although portion can add another 50 percent for that price. Overall I give them a 5 for a very friendly clean environment . Not handicap accessible - have to walk up two story . read more

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