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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
4361 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    CA$65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 5, 2024 - May 3, 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

    Apr 10, 2025 - May 17, 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
  • Mothersday Brunch

    CA$53.00 per person

    May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Join us for our Mother's Set Brunch.

Private dining

Offers

  • Mid-Afternoon Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,Tue - Fri - 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM,Sat - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    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

What 4,361 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Canadian

  • Calgary

    Great for scenic views

  • Calgary

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is a charming dining destination set in a historic building amidst serene surroundings. The restaurant is celebrated for its "exceptional food" and "top-notch service," with dishes like lamb shank and grilled octopus receiving high praise. Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance," making it perfect for "special occasions." However, some reviews note inconsistency in service and portion sizes. Despite this, many patrons have had memorable experiences, with plans to return.
4,361 Reviews
  1. Jamie VIP

    Calgary12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good restaurant - one of my favorites!
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Jamie!! :D

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  2. Michael

    Calgary13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread should be on the house. Why the charge on bread???

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  3. BrieAnnJ VIP

    Calgary3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually one of my favourite restaurants to dine. The service was very slow and inattentive. The shakshuka was over spiced such that after the first few bites, I couldn’t eat it. Our starters were both delicious. The steak was decent, the bacon was tough and the potatoes were dry and burnt.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t quite meet the mark, especially as one of your favourite spots. We truly appreciate your support and will pass your comments along to our team - we’re always looking to improve. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back again soon!

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  4. Rutha VIP

    Ottawa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant and warm service. Excellent quality of food and portions. Fantastic service by Dana. Others refilled water and were very attentive. Tasty historic dinner menu.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and the Taste of History dinner menu. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to Dana and the rest of the team - they’ll be so happy to hear it! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Calgary2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for Easter brunch and the food was great however the service was unfortunately poor. Large portions of our orders were forgotten and it the meal service felt too rushed to enjoy it.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for joining us for Easter brunch and for sharing your feedback. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we’re truly sorry the service didn’t meet expectations. That’s not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’ll be sure to pass this along to our team so we can improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much better experience.

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  6. beth

    Calgary7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fabulous as always. The lamb shank fell off the bone and the flavours were fantastic. My partners gnocchi was a huge portion and very filling, great for the price. We love coming here for the charm and the atmosphere. The evening had a lot of life to it, it just got a little too loud with a group towards the end. We would’ve preferred to stay longer but that’s ok! They were having a blast by the sounds of it! Thank you once again, we will be back.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the lamb shank, the gnocchi, and the overall atmosphere - it's always a pleasure to welcome you back. Sorry to hear it got a bit lively toward the end of the evening, but we’re happy to know it didn’t take away from your overall experience. We truly appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to welcome you again soon!

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  7. Marion

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch in a gorgeous Venue. Aiden our server was great. He was professional and efficient. Gave us just enough attention. We chose the set lunch menu of Appetizer, Main and Dessert. It was well prepared. Our only comment would be a few more veggies on the salad please.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your lunch and that Aiden provided such great service - we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We also appreciate your feedback about the salad and will share it with our chefs. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  8. TrishB

    Calgary4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunatley my meal was cold so the sauce was a bit lumpy and unpleasant. Not up to their usual standards. Soup was lukewarm but delicious. The lunch special has gone up to almost $40 now so not as appealing as it once was.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your meal didn’t meet the standard you’ve come to expect from us. We truly appreciate your comments and will be sure to share them with our team to help us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a much better experience on your next visit.

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  9. Mary

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High tea was very nice. Service was excellent. Presentation delightful. Would come back again.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Mary!!! :D

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  10. Normand

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for high tea. Everything was wonderful. Cucumber sandwich could have had just a bit more cream cheese. Scones and marmalade was fantastic as were all of the desert items. Would highly recommend.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for joining us for High Tea and for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate your feedback about the cucumber sandwich and will pass it along to our kitchen team. Hope to welcome you back for another lovely afternoon soon!

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Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4361 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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