Love the ambiance of this restaurant. The food was amazing and the staff was fantastic. It was a bit of a walk but very romantic with all of the christmas lights. This is location great for romantic dates, friends and business meals. Highly recommend checking it out!
I've the views and the ambiance of having a Sunday brunch here on a good day in the park. Service is excellent. The food was good just a bit on the pricey side for it's worth.
Been wanting to come here for quite some time, and finally had the chance! Such a great spot, and the perfect little walk to get there. I had the duck, which was absolutely divine! Along with a glass of prosecco. Others had the burger and pies. Really lovely atmosphere, with big windows to let in the sun. Can't wait to be back for some more amazing food.
Considering the price, the food is not that great, but good. Food presentation is not up to my expectation for an upscale restaurant. My husband had "hog wild boar" and I had halibut, I prefer his dish to mine. Service was good.
The food is consistently amazing at this restaurant but the servers seem robotic. And I've experienced this on more than one occasion and have heard it from other friends. The servers need to be more friendly, more engaging, get to know the people eating (if that's the vibe they're putting out) and generally just create a whole experience beyond just the food. I have not seen anyone capable of doing this at the River Cafe. It's unfortunate.
Came here with a coupe buddy for an early dinner I have never been here before & it is a beautiful spot on princess island park. I got the early dinner special for $31 this weekends was red lentil hummus with canola seed flat bread & duck confit with oyster mushrooms, beets & barley. The hummus was delicious great flavour & when you add the roasted garlic with it on the flat bread was amazing. The duck confit was good but could have been better but the beets were delicious & the barley was amazing I so wish I had the recipe was so good.
We went to River Cafe for Big Taste Gourmet menu and it was really good. The dishes are well thought out. The fusion of sauces, vegetable and protein was very smart. Some dishes I enjoyed more than others but none were terrible. I particularly enjoyed
Course 3:
Pacific Ling Cod, Fairwinds Goat Feta, Apple, Endive, Spruce & Herb Emulsion, Walnut
COURSE 4
Naturally Raised Beef, Wood Grilled Delicata Squash, Stone-Ground Cornmeal, Buttermilk
COURSE 5
Preserved Okanagan Cherry Parfait, Crystallized Cocoa Nib, Lemon Balm
These were well infused dishes so I commend the creative chef(s).
Atmosphere is beautiful, you feel like you are in the mountains. You get a blanket to cozy up with. The place is clean, washrooms are nice, service was good, coat check gal was great...I'd go back!
My fiance took me here for our anniversary (02/17/2017), and it was flawless. Our server, Ethan, was polite, animated and engaging while maintaining a professional, knowledgable presence. He really made our night. We'd been before just for a snack and drink, but the whole experience was more than worth the price.
We started with the fish and game board, plus six east coast oysters. My fiance got the duck (which he loved) and I got the daily feature (hand harvested clams with an amazing broth and baguette) which was succulent! We ended the experience with the pavlova which we had so much fun busting up and enjoying together. They also end every experience with amazing little chocolate logs (if you've been before, they are reminiscent of the chocolate balls they used to sell as a feature dessert) which were rich and flavourful.
Such a magical night, elevated by the beautiful scenery, the calming atmosphere and our server's brilliants.
Thank you, River Cafe!
If Michelin rated Canadian restaurants, River Cafe would surely be considered for a star or two. Their consistency, service, and inventive dishes always makes this a treat for Calgarians and visitors to Alberta. They always have staple menu dishes like bison and boar, and they know how to do it right every time!
I love everything about River Cafe - the food, service, environment, and cool factor. If you haven't tried it, try it! It is on the expensive side, but that's what a good restaurant is all about.
One of our favorite brunch places when we are in town. The menu is seasonal, so choices remain fresh. Food was delicious. Just be aware that they charge $1 per person for either sparkling or still water, so come thirsty my friends!
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The best decision we made for our wedding was booking with River cafe. The planning process with them even during the covid19 pandemic was fantastic! June and the team went above and beyond, and helped us with some of our personal requests which they carried out perfectly. The venue is a beautiful location for any private and intimate event. The staff & experience at river cafe on the night of the wedding was amazing. Everything was on time & handled expectionally. They had more than enough staff to make sure a full venue with plated dinner was served within a few minutes after the head table. They kept in constant communication with us throughout the night and went above and beyond to make sure we were having a night we could never forget. The quality of food and drinks were fantastic! Everything was truly perfect. Even now we still have our family and friends rave about how amazing and how much they enjoyed the food, staff and atmosphere of river cafe. If we could give above 5 stars for our review we would. Thank you to the team at River cafe for making the most important day of our lives so special to us!!
Delicious food, impeccable service, wonderful all round experience.
Cozy and inviting atmosphere, waitress was attentive without being overbearing. The oysters were some of the best I've ever had, octopus salad was delicious though I would have liked it a little lighter on the sauce to be able to taste the octopus more. Meat dishes were cooked perfectly with well though out accompaniments. Left feeling warm, satisfied and relaxed.
Location is beautiful and the service was quite quick. They sit 3 people at a 2 person table which is tight. Ordered the pastry trio but they forgot to bring out the jam and butter. Unfortunately my cutlery had lip stick stains on it. Presentation of the food is not impressive; however, the eggs Benedict was delicious. Overall, I feel like River Cafe is a hit or miss based on the season.
We went for Sunday brunch . We ordered smoked salmon sandwiches and several other dishes . Everything fast great . All dishes were presented well and taste great . We also tried dessert . It was tasty to. The menu has variety
Great staff and amazing ambience . A perfect place to enjoy some nature while dining . Its located perfectly in the Prince Island Park.
There is quite a distance to walk. So.for.those who have mobility issues , visiting here will be challenging . The closest entrance to the restaurant is the Eue Clair Market
Had a great experience at River Cafe! It is a place definitely worth considering especially when looking to celebrate an important event or occasion.
We had the tasting menu ($110 per person) and they did an excellent job with the flavors of each of the 6 courses. Some aspects such as the broccoli puree with the arctic char were on the slightly saltier side. Presentations/plating was pretty and pleasing to look at.
The patio views are beautiful and the ambience is just relaxing! It is a place to come back for a drink to just chat and enjoy the sights on another day!
We enjoyed the experience in River Café, the food was delicious (a bit costly), but for the celebration or some occasion you would pay for it, cause it is really worth it. We had lamb and tenderloin and it was phenomenal, staff was attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was also great and Iike the location of this restaurant. Not that busy for Friday evening, so not too much busy and the server paid attention to us just nicely. 🍗🥩🍽🍸
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