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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
4330 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
    (403) 476-1310
  • 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
  • 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

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 4,330 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

NoiseModerate

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.

4,330 Reviews
  1. Marina

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Roma VIP

    Calgary28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    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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  3. Joanne

    Calgary2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    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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  4. Melissa

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  6. Kianna

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Our server, Grace, was superb. The striploin was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavour and tenderness. The sommelier was a charming and kind young man who provided excellent wine recommendations that enhanced our meal beautifully. Even the water boy stood out! He was friendly and always ensured our glasses were full. A truly top-notch experience. We will definitely be back. Cheers.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Kianna! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience at the Ranche was exceptional from start to finish. It’s great to know that Grace provided superb service and that you enjoyed the striploin and selected wine pairings. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our team—including our sommelier and service staff! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another top-notch dining experience. Thanks again!!

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  7. Michael

    Vancouver1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Bow Valley Ranch Restaurant: We never write reviews but this one is necessary. Location, building and ambiance was welcoming, unique & excellent, 10/10. Food was good and not over-salted like many in Calgary seem to do, 7/10 Service - terrible 1/10 and we will not return as a result. Everything was fine at the start, seating, water, cocktail, wine, appetizer then bringing entrée but after that, nothing! Our wine was decanted with a large amount of sediment left running down the decanter spout, that was fine, somewhat normal and fully noted & commented on by the waiter with an "oh well". He then left and never returned! I eventually cleaned out the sediment with tissue and poured our first glass. During the meal our water was never topped up and at one point I had to stop a passing waiter, who did look at our table, to ask for water. He begrudgingly retrieved the water jug, filled my glass then walked away. I had to call him back to top up my wife's glass. Another time, he was seating and serving an adjacent table and when finished I again asked for a water top up and almost had to stop him walking away. He did get the jug and top up our water but that was the last time, The rest of the evening I got up, retrieved the water jug and topped up our glasses myself. Nobody ever came to top up our wine glasses from the carafe, we did that ourselves all night. Nobody came to the table at all during our main course. When we were finished, plates empty and cutlery side-by-side we waited almost 15 minutes to have the table cleared at which point we got the bill and left. The restaurant was half full so not busy and we observed the same lack of service at other tables, all very friendly & polite at the beginning, then nothing! My wife and I debated only giving a very minor tip to passively express our annoyance but ended up still giving an undeserved 20% just because . . . Worst service ever, hugely detracted from the restaurant and we will not return!
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Michael, Thank you for sharing your experience. While we’re glad you enjoyed the ambiance and food, we’re truly sorry that our service did not meet expectations. Providing attentive, professional service is a priority, and we regret falling short during your visit. Your feedback, especially regarding water and wine service, is concerning, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We will address this with our team to ensure improvements. We’d love the chance to make things right. Please reach out to us directly, and we’d be happy to discuss your experience further. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for a better experience.

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  8. Patti

    Calgary10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were all delicious, perfectly timed and with little interruption otherwise.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    We are glad you enjoyed your experience at the Ranche! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review :)

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  9. Marilyn VIP

    Calgary65 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It took us almost 1 hour to receive our lunch order. The non alcoholic drink I ordered was a Mango concoction, which was tasteless. Disappointing. Max, our server was courteous and very efficient. My friend enjoyed the burger she ordered and the Striploin I had was delicious! The Apple Crumble was served hot and was flavourful and yummy! However, the Pumpkin Cake I ordered was dry and not impressive. I’ve been to the Bow Valley Restaurant numerous times and always have rated it a 5. Not this time.
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Marilyn, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the striploin, burger, and apple crumble, we’re truly sorry that other aspects of your visit didn’t meet expectations. We regret the long wait for your lunch and that your drink and pumpkin cake were not up to our usual standards. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll be sharing them with our team to ensure we improve. We’re grateful for your continued support and hope to provide you with the five-star experience you’ve come to expect on your next visit.

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  10. Cathy VIP

    Calgary5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I think the service have declined. We always go here to celebrate but today I was not that impressed with the service. We used to get our drinks (ie: coffee, water or pop) refilled without asking but today we have to call them for the service. Was not impressed with the service 😟 not that professional how we were served .
    Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Cathy! Thank you for your honest feedback. We truly appreciate your continued support and are sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet the high standard of service you’ve come to expect from us. Attentive and professional service is a top priority, and we regret that it fell short this time. Your comments will be shared with our team to ensure we improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with the exceptional experience you deserve. Thanks again for taking the time to leave us a review.

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FAQs

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4330 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 29 times today
Experiences are available.
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
    (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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