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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
4334 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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

  • Location
    15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5
  • Phone number
    (403) 476-1310
  • 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
  • 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

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Experiences

  • YYC Food & Drink Experience 2025

    CA$45.00 per person

    Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 30, 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

    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

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

Menu

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: February 10, 2025

                                              What 4,334 people are saying

                                              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 an enchanting dining experience in a "beautiful setting" with "excellent service" and "deliciously crafted food." Ideal for special occasions, the historic charm enhances its appeal. Guests frequently praise the "amazing food" and "friendly, knowledgeable" staff. While some note noise levels, the "warm ambiance" and "exquisite" dishes consistently impress.

                                              4,334 Reviews

                                              1. AirdrieBD

                                                Calgary3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                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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                                              2. Cody

                                                Calgary1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                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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                                              3. Peter VIP

                                                Calgary20 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Very happy to go there again. Loved the rustic feel of it and intend to take visitors to Calgary there.

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                                              4. Lorena

                                                Calgary2 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                The food was great! Excellent value! I see you’ve made your prices more attractive and more attainable. Thank you ❤️

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                                              5. pickydiner

                                                Calgary14 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                We had a lovely meal. It was a YYC Food & Drink Experience – 3-Course Dinner Special - March 14-30! The service was very good - the staff were very attentive. We have dined here before, and we have never been disappointed with the quality of food. It makes a very pleasant change to dine in a more traditional, historical setting.

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                                              6. Marina

                                                Calgary1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The bison tartare was absolutely delightful—rich, satisfying, and full of flavor.

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                                              7. Roma VIP

                                                Calgary28 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                Went for the YYC Tasting event and enjoyed four delicious courses starting with a very tasty amuse vouch (sp). Never a disappointing experience at this spectacular location.

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                                              8. Joanne

                                                Calgary2 reviews

                                                3.0

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 1
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                The service was not good A we waited nearly 30 mins for a drink. This did not happen once but several times during the meal. In addition when I am spending $600 I do expect that will not be rushed and can enjoy my evening with friends

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                                              9. Melissa

                                                Austin1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Great cocktails and delicious food in a cozy, elegant setting!

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                                              10. OpenTable Diner

                                                Toronto2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Awesome food and excellent customer service. Thank you for the great meal and experience.

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                                              FAQs

                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4334 OpenTable diners.

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

                                              Make a reservation

                                              2 people
                                              7:00 PM
                                              Booked 28 times today
                                              Experiences are available.
                                              Google Map for Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

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

                                              Additional information

                                              • Phone number
                                                (403) 476-1310
                                              • 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
                                              • 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

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