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River Café, Calgary, AB

River Café

4.5
4.5
4815 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
An extraordinary dining experience is to embark on a journey. We have created a beautiful place in an extraordinary setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home: staff who care, chefs who are passionate about quality and the regional seasonal ingredients that bring to your palate a taste of place.

Getting to River Cafe is just a walk in the park.

Access River Café on Prince's Island Park from:
1. North side crossing the Bow River and Memorial Drive at the Calgary Curling Club.
2. South East end of the island at the 2nd street SW bridge, directly East of Eau Claire Market.
3. South West end of the island at 6th Street SW and Eau Claire Way near the Peace Bridge.
Eau Claire Plaza is currently closed for construction.
Please note, only our Afternoon Menu is served daily from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Thank you for choosing to dine with us, we look forward to serving you!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (403) 261-7670
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Scott MacKenzie
  • Catering
    Enjoy an exclusive cocktail party or dinner in your home presented and prepared by River Café. Our accomplished culinary team will prepare an exquisite menu tailored specifically to your event, executed by our professional service team. Experience a culinary journey presented with the elegance, beauty, and professional service. You and your guests can relax while we look after all of the details.
  • Private party facilities
    For an intimate gathering of 8 guests or a stylish cocktail party reception of 250, we are pleased to cater to your every need. Private and semi-private events are available. Please contact our Event Manager for more information, events@river-cafe.com
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Parking details
    Paid parking is available on the street during the day and no charge after 6pm. Free street parking on Sundays. Heated underground parking at Eau Claire Market for a $5 flat rate evenings and weekends. Calgary Parking Authority lot near the Calgary Curling Club across memorial drive.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    CA$120.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Let the Chef take you on a 5 course culinary journey. An ever changing showcase of Canada's best organic, seasonal ingredients including Oceanwise seafood and Alberta grass fed beef.
    Chef's Tasting Menu photo
  • New Year's Eve 2024

    CA$120.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with us at River Café! Leave 2024 behind & enjoy the crackling fire & scenic park views while you dine on a five course Chef’s Tasting Menu of Canada’s finest ingredients. We look forward to welcoming you & wish you prosperity & health for 2025. $120 per person + gst. 18% service charge applies to all reservations. Optional Standard Wine Pairing, Premium Wine Pairing or 0-Proof Cocktail Pairing. All parties have 2 hours to dine with us. Full payment due at restaurant.
    New Year's Eve 2024 photo

What 4,815 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary

    Great for scenic views

  • Calgary

    Canadian

4,815 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Great room. Great service.

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  2. Taylor

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the brunch and shared a variety of plates which were all excellent!

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  3. Hieu

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience - food was delicious and service was top notch. By far our favourite restaurant in Calgary. Huge shoutout to our server Mandy for her help. Cheers!

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  4. Byron

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seated near patio/front door which was left open; was pretty cold draft.

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  5. Alexandria

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience on a nice fall day with their delicious brunch menu!

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  6. Kiaii

    Montreal

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service and great atmosphere. All staff very friendly and professional. Food was great and delicious.

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  7. Kazia

    Manitoba

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! I love the atmosphere and the food is always top notch!

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  8. Johannah

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at River Cafe, loved everything about it. Our server Caitlyn had excellent recommendations, professional table maintenance, and was perfectly warm and personable. They have hands down the best hummus we've ever had. We wanted to order a second serving of hummus, but we just didn't have room at the end, the Boar and Duck were perfectly satisfying with excellent unique accompaniments.

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  9. Maureen

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was very expensive, but the experience was well worth it. Everything was delicious and first class. Our daughter is vegetarian, and although they didn't have a lot of choices, she thought her meal was one of the best she's ever had. The vegetable sides with the halibut my husband and I had were a bit bland, but the fish was perfect. The appies and desserts were also delicious.

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  10. George

    Las Vegas

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, rustic interior with a unique island location, and Canada is on the menu. The food presentation was excellent but I feel that it could have been a bit more flavourful and complex. Cocktails were uninspired and not garnished. Very nice place and experience but I think that it has a lot of competition in town that didn't exist 20yrs ago.

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FAQs

River Café is rated 4.5 stars by 4815 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for River Café

Prince's Island Park, 25 Prince's Island Park SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0R1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking is available on the street during the day and no charge after 6pm. Free street parking on Sundays. Heated underground parking at Eau Claire Market for a $5 flat rate evenings and weekends. Calgary Parking Authority lot near the Calgary Curling Club across memorial drive.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott MacKenzie
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 261-7670
  • Catering
    Enjoy an exclusive cocktail party or dinner in your home presented and prepared by River Café. Our accomplished culinary team will prepare an exquisite menu tailored specifically to your event, executed by our professional service team. Experience a culinary journey presented with the elegance, beauty, and professional service. You and your guests can relax while we look after all of the details.
  • Private party facilities
    For an intimate gathering of 8 guests or a stylish cocktail party reception of 250, we are pleased to cater to your every need. Private and semi-private events are available. Please contact our Event Manager for more information, events@river-cafe.com
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