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The lounge welcomes you upon entry - OXBOW, Calgary, AB

OXBOW

4.7
4.7
568 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Oxbow is excited to welcome you to tuck into our seasonally changing menu curated around elevated comfort food with a French twist. Our Lobby Bar featuring the original wood burning fireplace and Dining Room are open year-round, with a seasonal Patio facing the river. Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, Happy Hour Wednesday to Sunday from 3-6 and Sunday Afternoon Tea.

At Oxbow, we want you to indulge in the art of good food. We choose to play with our menu, bending traditional cuisine and featuring a rotating chefs tasting menu with the option to enhance your experience with pairings curated to compliment each course. Join us for a pre theatre cocktail, a glass of wine with bites for the table or an elevated meal with creative courses for every palate. So stay for a little, stay for a while.

Additional information

  • Location
    1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3
  • Phone number
    (403) 670-7387
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    European, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Sun 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 15:00–18:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Redekopp

Experiences

  • Sunday Afternoon Tea

    CA$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are pleased to welcome you to Oxbow Afternoon Tea! Our culinary team has curated a menu featuring high tea classics along with some Oxbow originals and weekly changing items. Serving Sweet and Savory scones with featured butters, assorted house made Petitfours, Devilled Eggs, French Onion Tart, Croque Madam, Finger Sandwiches and Quiche. Listed price is 65$ per person, does not include GST and gratuity. **Please note, we require 72 hours notice for any dietary restrictions
    Sunday Afternoon Tea photo

  • YYC Experience Gourmet Tasting Menu

    CA$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our curated 5-Course YYC Food & Drink Experience, where classic comfort food meets culinary artistry. Thoughtfully crafted dishes, expertly paired Wine & Spirits, and a touch of indulgence come together to create a dining experience that’s both delightful and elevated.
    YYC Experience Gourmet Tasting Menu photo

  • Yellow Door Bistro & Oxbow YYC Experience Pop-Up

    CA$85.00 per person

    19 Feb 2025 - 22 Mar 2025
    Join us for this one night only pop-up highlighting the creativity and talent of Chef De Cuisine Cassandra Boyce of Yellow Door Bistro and Chef De Cuisine Junell Mission of Oxbow! This one night only collaboration will be commandeering our Oxbow dining room and lounge for the evening, featuring both a 5 course tasting menu along with an a la carte offering of Classic French bistro cuisine through the lens of these talented chefs. We will be offering the choice of wine or sprits/cocktail pairings, curated by our Director of Restaurants Rebecca Gordon, with a minimized beverage menu so you can choose your own adventure! In addition we are pleased to be partnered with Partridge Imports along with our friends at Peasant Cheese. We will be paying homage to classic bistro culture with table side food and beverage service.
    Yellow Door Bistro & Oxbow YYC Experience Pop-Up photo

Menu

OXBOW's menu was last updated 2024-04-23.

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What 568 people are saying

OXBOW 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oxbow offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Highlights include inventive dishes like the gnudi pasta and duck wings, a cozy atmosphere, and a friendly staff, notably Morgan, who "goes the extra distance." Whether for special occasions or casual meals, Oxbow consistently impresses.

568 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five star food with 5 star service. A gem in downtown Calgary.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere and great food! The brussels sprouts salad was to die for and the service was excellent.

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  3. Natallia VIP

    Calgary9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice, cute place, great service, good happy hour for small plates and drinks

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  4. don

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent experience. Food was top quality. Would highly recommend to anyone will be back again

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  5. Lisa

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Oxbow!! The happy hour menu for both snacks and drinks, including 50% off bottles of EXCELLENT wine, is next level. The food on the menu was incredible, and great value! Quality was amazing, and you don't always see that with happy hour selections. We had the beef tartare, the cauliflower and brussel sprout salad, the warm olives and the brie and brioche, and we loved them all. ESPECIALLY the salad - we both said it was one of the best salads we've ever had! The ambience is also exactly what you'd expect in a cozy hotel bar. There's a beautiful fireplace that is a focal point, and they displayed photos on their TV of beaches, which was a nice addition and made us dream of warmer temps! The patio also looks like a good time, when the weather improves a bit more. It faces onto Memorial Drive, so you can see the Calgary skyline and the river (once construction is done - which in Calgary, one never knows!)

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  6. Jennifer

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a first class dining experience! From the moment we walked in, we felt like part of the family. The servers were attentive and the food was exquisite. We particularly enjoyed interacting with the chefs when they brought out one of our courses. They were knowledgeable and personable and were happy to answer any questions we had. I highly recommend Oxbow! 10/10!

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  7. MD VIP

    Calgary68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the hidden gems in Calgary. Every visit is perfect and we have been countless times. Chef's Junell Mission's cooking is one of the most consistent and delicious. Best duck dishes in the city, no doubt.

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  8. Sara VIP

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an unforgettable experience at Oxbow. We were celebrating our engagement, and our server, Jirwin, went above and beyond by surprising us with complimentary champagne. It made the evening even more special. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was delicious, and Jirwin’s thoughtful service truly stood out. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!

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  9. Kim

    Calgary4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a great time celebrating my friend's birthday. Overall, very good experience; food excellent, as was service by Corey, who looked after us. Couple of suggestions; tongs for sugar bowl and for serving the food Teapot a bit too big for one person; that size pot is more suited to coffee; should be a smaller teapot.

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  10. Janelle

    Calgary5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Valentine's day tasting menu and wine pairings. Both were excellently curated. It included Oysters, Halibut Croquette, Beet Tartare, Pan-Roasted Barramundi and Strawberry! Best meal ever at this restaurant. Thank you.

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FAQs

OXBOW does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes.

OXBOW is rated 4.7 stars by 568 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 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for OXBOW

1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (403) 670-7387
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    European, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Sun 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 15:00–18:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Redekopp
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