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Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3591 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
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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.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (403) 476-1310

  • Website

    http://www.bvrrestaurant.com/

  • 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

  • Location

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

  • Neighbourhood

    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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Canadian

  • Calgary

    Great for brunch

  • Calgary

    Great for scenic views

  • Calgary

    Canadian

  1. Willy1111

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall1food5service1ambience4
    Our service was quite possibly the worst I’ve ever encountered at a restaurant. Our server not only ignored us but we ordered cocktails and then a bottle of wine for dinner. Our cocktails came out and the table bread at the same time with no side plates or butter knives. My 6 year old celebrating her birthday went and found a couple spoons to stir their drinks themselves and butter knives to butter our bread. Within minutes of our cocktails and bread the entrees came out which was way too rushed and the wine never came with our entrees. Two of our party ordered steak and our server never came with steak knives or to check on how our meals were. The manager was notified of our surprise at the poor service and did comp the bottle of wine after we explained how we have not heard from our server at all about it. We said we just wanted a bag for the wine bottle to take and the bill and neither came and we actually had to go to the front desk and pay. This was for my daughters 6th birthday and was such a disappointment for all of us but I will say the food was absolutely fantastic so thank you to the chefs.

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  2. AaronS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    It is a nice location. Unfortunately they were understaffed for the evening service. The waitress was friendly and accommodating but very slow and left us unattended for period of 20+ minutes. Dishes were improperly cleaned and when we brought it to their attention the manager did come apologize but it felt hollow and fake.

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  3. AllisonF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Very cool old building. The waiter was great but possibly to many tables to deal with. He seemed a bit run off his feet. GM was terrific - helped out the staff. Food was good. Would definitely return.

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  4. Cheryl

    Calgary

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a wonderful location and restaurant. The staff are friendly, welcoming and professional. The menu has lots of choice (mostly for adults in my opinion). The food was beautifully presently, and did not disappoint the palate! All six of us enjoyed the appetizers, meals and dessert. Our server was amazing, very attentive to our needs from water to drinks, she made suggestions from the menu. It was just a perfect evening all around. I would recommend it.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience! Great food, nice patio, kind servers 😊

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  6. MSDS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was incredible and we were at a window so it a perfect view but it does get quite loud inside when the tables are mostly full.

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  7. AnneO

    Calgary

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Very disappointed in dinner here. Lots of families with kids, obviously no dress code. We were expecting a more upscale experience. Our main courses arrived and everyone thought the food was mediocre at best…plus the serving dishes didn’t seem to match our food. My risotto came in a bowl…looked like a bowl of porridge. My husband ordered bison tenderloin and the plate was so small, he was having trouble cutting his meat. Next time we are looking for a first class meal, we will skip the Ranche and go somewhere a bit fancier🤷‍♀️

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  8. April

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside on the porch, noise was not an issue. The lunch menu was awesome. Pavlova was the best. Highly recommend.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    We came half an hour early and was seated immediately. We already knew what we were going to order before driving to the restaurant. It was ten minutes of waiting before the server cane to take our order. The food arrived within reasonable time. We ordered the bison tartare, surf and turf and a glass of white sauvignon. They gave us a bread basket with good “European” butter, if you will. Our surf and turf entree had mussels, shrimps, fish, sliced bison flat steaks, potatoes, carrots and broccolini. You can taste each individual meat/seafood. Didn’t feel it was all mixed together when you take a bite. The meal was delicious! When we were done eating, we waited literally for thirty minutes before the waiter acknowledged our table. We had tried to waive him several times when he passed by our table to the table next to us. He didn’t even notice us. We were going to order dessert and more wine, but the service just one of the worst we’ve had. We just paid the bill and left. Overall, the food was great, but the particular server that we had was horrible.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and exquisite food. Thank you.

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  11. VinceL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Fantastic service. Relaxing ambiance. Surpassed expectations and fully satisfied. Will be back soon!

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  12. FlorenceM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Evening at the BowValley Ranche was amazing! The food was delicious! Isabelle was very attentive and insured we had a terrific evening! Excellent service! Cant wait to go back!

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  13. BillB

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eating outside in 25C temperature with lots of trees and birds around was like being in a resort.

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  14. KennethM

    Calgary

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful to sit outside on a sunny day looking out on Fish Creek Park

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  15. DawnF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant. It in a Beautiful location, quaint picturesque and food is amazing

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  16. BrentC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always awesome and in beautiful Fish Creek park. It’s been a family fave for years!

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  17. NahidN

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the ambiance and quality of food. Service was excellent.

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  18. BobS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique location and atmosphere (old ranch house) with amazing menu. For special occasions, this is a memorable restaurant. My wife and I frequent this restaurant a lot.

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  19. Ryan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    enjoy the food and it is reasonable priced. Will go again

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  20. Andrew

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Good food, great service, pretty loud at times but still an overall great experience.

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  21. AndreZ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    I had salmon which was dry and the sauce was too, too salt. It ruined the whole dish.

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  22. DanDee

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service was exceptional. The ambience was fantastic, like usual. The high point of the meal was the mushroom soup! So very flavourful, with the perfect texture. The surprise added appetizer was very nice. Just bite size each and so tasty. The steak was done perfectly, though my wife did not like the presentation as it was served as medallions and not one steak. The final surprise dessert to share was a great slice of cheesecake. Overall a great experience.

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  23. SpencerP

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Presentation was amazing and everything tasted great

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  24. GFYYC

    Calgary

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch on the patio with out of town visitors. Service was professional( thank you Grace) she anticipated a potential problem with a health related issue and promptly offered a suitable solution. Food was delicious, dessert was exceptional. The vegan meringue (Aquafaba) was delightful and creatively presented.

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  25. Jericade

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy our time at the Bow Valley Ranche. Service, ambience, and food are always excellent. Great care has been taken to ensure all diners have the best experience we will certainly be returning!

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  26. Paul

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. We enjoyed the surf and turf and everything was cooked to perfection. The staff was amazing as usual.

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  27. GracieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s our family’s first time to dine at Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant. We decided to celebrate Mother’s day and my husband’s birthday on May 16th when all of us had the same day off. We enjoyed our meals and we had a very pleasant experience.

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  28. LucyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a lovely experience at the Ranche. Dana has served us before and is such a pleasant and attentive server. Delicious food as always. We’ll be back!

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  29. BrittanyR

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and superb! The service was amazing, food was incredible, ambiance was beautiful.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place for Mothers Day brunch, highly recommend

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  31. AlannaB

    Calgary

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience5
    Took over 20 minutes to get a beverage and fill our water glasses. Our waitress seemed very stressed and did not once check on our food quality until I had to ask someone else as I ordered crispy bacon with my eggs Benny, that also took a long time. Overall, not great service at all and mediocre food for the price.

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  32. TeriB

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding and no matter who came by our table they were willing to help. The food was excellent and we are already planning to go again.

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  33. DanM

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We have never had a bad meal.it’s a great place to eat and enjoy the scenery.

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  34. Bill2018

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best butter nut squash soup ever! Beef was excellent, Worthy experience.

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  35. Slowdriver

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food has always been good. Fantastic improvement in dessert offerings compared to previous!

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  36. Lillian

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    My only issue was when our dessert was dropped off the waitress just walked away and we didn’t get a chance to order coffee/tea. It was then some time before she came back with the bill.

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  37. Debs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The menu at lunch was quite limited and fairly expensive with a lunch without desert coming in at $30 plus. Beautiful spot on the terrace in the front and very nice service.

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  38. JodiD

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been a while since we have been here, but it was an amazing meal as usual!

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  39. TriciaB

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my birthday and the server made me feel very special. The food, as always was exquisite. The kitchen even sent out a delicious dessert for my husband and I to share. Honestly, we were too full, but it was just so delicious!

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  40. Dickie

    Calgary

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a perfect meal in a beautiful setting. Felt like a getaway. Thank you to the attentive staff, and expert chefs. Our tenderloin was incredible.

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Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3591 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    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–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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

  • Website

    http://www.bvrrestaurant.com/

  • 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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