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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
4341 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 14:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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

  • YYC Food & Drink Experience 2025

    CA$45.00 per person

    14 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
    1st Course: Roasted Cauliflower Herby Yogurt | Potato Crunch | Ricotta Salata Or Beef Carpaccio Mushroom Dashi | Grana Padano | Shaved Mushroom 2nd Course Chicken Roulade Celery Root | Roasted Cabbage | Galimax Baby Carrots | Mustard Jus Or Ligurian Spaghetti Pesto | Lemon | Pine Nut | Grana Padano 3rd Course: Tres Leches Cake Compressed Pineapple | Brown Sugar Toffee | Toasted Coconut
    YYC Food & Drink Experience 2025 photo

  • Afternoon Tea

    CA$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
    Afternoon Tea photo

  • A Taste of History Chef’s Menu

    CA$95.00 per person

    10 Apr 2025 - 17 May 2025
    1st Course Rangeland Bison Tartare Sylvan Star Cheddar | Horseradish | Egg Yolk | Busy Bea Market Potato Chips 2nd Course Roasted Baby Carrots and Beets Leffers Carrots | Fairwinds Farms Whipped Chevre | Gosford Maple Syrup | Hazelnut Crunch | Fine Herbs 3rd Course Roasted Alberta Beef Striploin Sudo Farms Charred Cabbage | Trafford Farms Mushrooms | Busy Bea Market Potato Puree | Shishito Peppers 4th Course Leffers Farms Carrot Cake Saskatoon Berry | Gosford Maple Cream Cheese Icing | Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Private dining

Offers

  • Mid-Afternoon Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 14:00 - 15:00,Tue - Fri - 14:15 - 15:30,Sat - 14:00 - 15:00
    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

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant's menu was last updated 2025-02-10.

Appetizers, Soup & Salads

  • Daily SoupCA$13.00

    • Beetroot SaladCA$18.00

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

      • Galimax Living GreensCA$17.00

        Comte, Hazelnuts, Cider Vinaigrette, Shaved Radish, Apple

        • Fresh Shucked East Coast OystersCA$5.00

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

          • eachCA$4.00

        • Cheese & CharcuterieCA$31.00

          Pickles, Red Pepper Jelly, Fig Jam

          • Bison TartareCA$25.00

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

            • Seared Albacore Tuna CrudoCA$23.00

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

              • Moules & FritesCA$29.00

                Spanish Chorizo, Sundried Tomato, White Wine, Skinny Fries

                • Burrata CheeseCA$25.00

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

                  Entrées

                  • BVR BurgerCA$24.00

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

                    • Pan Seared Rainbow Trout AlmondineCA$36.00

                      Fingerling Potatoes, Capers, Almonds, Almond Puree, Lemon

                      • Parsnip & Walnut RisottoCA$34.00

                        Walnuts, Grana Padano, Crispy Parsnip, Mascarpone

                        • Angus StriploinCA$38.00

                          Frites, Peppercorn Sauce, Compound Butter, Watercress

                          • Roasted ChickenCA$36.00

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

                            • Fried Chicken SandwichCA$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 4,341 people are saying

                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                              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 / Southern Alberta

                                                Canadian

                                              • Calgary

                                                Great for scenic views

                                              • Calgary

                                                Good for special occasions

                                              • Calgary

                                                Canadian

                                              Review summary

                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food," "outstanding service," and a "beautiful, historical setting." Guests rave about "innovative and delicious food," a "quiet ambiance," and "great vegetarian options." While some noted service inconsistencies, the "stunning venue" and "top-notch service" make it a Calgary favorite.

                                              4,341 Reviews

                                              1. Debbie

                                                Calgary5 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The service was phenomenal the food was amazing and the ambience was perfect

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                                              2. MaudB

                                                Calgary3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Exceptional Service by Jensen. Great food! Thank you

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                                              3. Terri

                                                Calgary1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Beautiful dinner with excellent service. Flavours of the YYC experience menu were beautiful. Relaxing and quiet atmosphere. Always appreciate dining here!

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                                              4. Deborah

                                                Calgary2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                Excellent service, innovative and delicious food and a quiet ambiance that makes it perfect for a special occasion.

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                                              5. Mila

                                                Unspecified1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Nice vegetarian options and wine list! A little bit pricy,

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                                              6. Colleen

                                                Calgary1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 18 March 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Service was exceptional. Compliments also to the chef. Our favourite dining experience in all of Calgary.

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                                              7. Sue VIP

                                                Calgary4 reviews

                                                3.0

                                                Dined on 18 March 2025

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                The food was good for sure but when I ordered the beet salad for 18.00, it was on a plate the size of a tiny plate. I laughed at first thinking it was a prank…it was not. The Beet salad shrank immensely from the last time I ordered it a month ago.

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                                              8. Dan VIP

                                                Calgary6 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 17 March 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Great service, great food and good value. One of our go to for Sunday dinner!

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                                              9. AirdrieBD

                                                Calgary3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 16 March 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Intimate restaurant that has excellent food, service, and ambience. The location of the restaurant adds some great scenery as well.

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                                              10. Cody

                                                Calgary1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 16 March 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Quality fine dining with good staff and service. Have enjoyed this place many a time and will attend again in future.

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                                              FAQs

                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4341 OpenTable diners.

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

                                              Make a booking

                                              2 people
                                              19:00
                                              Booked 36 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 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 14:00–16:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                              • 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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