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

OXBOW

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    European, French
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 670-7387
  • Website
    https://www.oxbowyyc.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Redekopp
  • Private party facilities
    Centrally located in the trendy Kensington district, Oxbow's stylish setting and unique space is the perfect location for private dinners, weddings, parties, corporate events and celebrations. Situated at Hotel Arts Kensington, offering additional accommodation options and other amenities. Afternoon Tea is the perfect for Bridal & Baby Showers!
  • Location
    1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive and 10A Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Menu

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What 558 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OXBOW shines with an "intimate setting" and "warm hospitality," providing a cozy atmosphere that's ideal for romantic dining. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "attentive service," and "fantastic happy hour specials." The kitchen staff's creativity and skill are evident in each "exceptional" dish, making OXBOW a must-visit.

558 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First of all, the food was outstanding. The chef's selections are thoughtfully organized and meticulously prepared, then presented. Corey was excellent as well - attentive and helpful, making sure we were well cared for during our dinner. The dining room is cozy and comfortable - not a giant industrial chain experience at all...more like visiting a good friend.

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  2. Aeden

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner menu was amazing, the dining room is gorgeous, best restaurant in Calgary.

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  3. Kris

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The stress of the staff was stressing us out. Either under staffed or they over booked. Always had to flag someone down for something instead of being served. Some good dishes though!

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  4. Pierre Allain

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentines’s day was the first time and a while since my wife and planned a dinner or any type of outing in general. With two kids, a three year old and a six month old, free time is a rarity, dare I say a luxury. We mustered our courage and committed to going out in the frigid weather. Seeing the little one is currently breastfeeding, my wife wanted her to stay with us in any of our future outings. After making dinner plans and babysitting with my family for our son, we found ourselves running fashionably late. We proceeded to make our way there nonetheless hoping that there would be some clemency on our behalf. Sure enough, even after arriving an hour late, the two young ladies a the front inquired as to what can be done. The manager for the evening came and moved some things around and managed our expectations saying that we would be moving to a a table which has an appointment in an hour and 15 mins which was greatly appreciated! From the food to the customer service, the standard was to our expectation. The crew on service for the evening ran a tight ship and made the evening look flawless. The manager, what can I say, she had nerves of Steele coordinating such a busy evening. We will definitely come back, this time alone, to fully appreciate such an establishment! Well done to all

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  5. Natalia

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oxbow is a beautiful restaurant and the service is friendly and very professional. We had the Valentine's Day menu yesterday, which began with delicious oysters. Alls other dishes were very fine, with the exception of my streak. It was very tough. The staff promptly exchanged it for the fish, which my husband had ordered. It was superb. All in all, this was a lovely evening.

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  6. MARILYM

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dinners out in ages. Our server Yulia was outstanding and the food was amazing.

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  7. Raymond

    Tokyo

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    2.5 HRS FOR 3 COURSE - FAR TOO LONG AND WASTE OF SO MUCH TIME. FIRST COURSE - THE OUTSIDE WAS SUPER HARD AND FELT LIKE IT WAS DEEP FRIED 10 TIMES. SECOND, THE STEAK WAS SUPER TOUGH AND LAST DESERT WAS TOO SWEET AND JUST TASTED LIKE SUGAR.

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  8. Kaitlyn

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly welcoming staff who are very attentive but not pushy, kitchen staff were incredible to watch and were very professional.

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  9. Tom

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding, ambience in the lounge is better than in the dining room - love the fireplace.

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  10. Irene

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. It is a cozy atmosphere and service was very good.

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FAQs

OXBOW does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes.

OXBOW is rated 4.7 stars by 558 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for OXBOW

1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive and 10A Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    European, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Redekopp
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.oxbowyyc.ca/
  • Phone number
    (403) 670-7387
  • Private party facilities
    Centrally located in the trendy Kensington district, Oxbow's stylish setting and unique space is the perfect location for private dinners, weddings, parties, corporate events and celebrations. Situated at Hotel Arts Kensington, offering additional accommodation options and other amenities. Afternoon Tea is the perfect for Bridal & Baby Showers!
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