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Tekarra Restaurant, Jasper, AB

Tekarra Restaurant

4.4
4.4
246 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
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Welcome to our "cabin in the woods", Tekarra Restaurant, Jasper's fine dining experience since 1952.

Chef Jean Louis Espenel, and owners Mike and Cyndi Day, created a menu inspired by regional products such as Alberta bison and AAA beef, free run chicken, and Catch of the Day. Our appetizers feature small and shared plates and follow the same theme with meat and cheese boards, house smoked trout, and bacon jam.

Our service team are here to ensure you have an enjoyable, relaxing dining experience. Cheers!

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Steak, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (780) 852-4624
  • Website
    http://www.tekarrarestaurant.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive Chef
    Jean Louis Espenel
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Private party facilities
    Come celebrate with us at Tekarra Restaurant. It's the perfect place for your private, upscale wilderness event. Please reach out to discuss your awesome idea (conditions may apply)
  • Location
    #1 Hwy 93A South, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
  • Neighbourhood
    Jasper
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Western Alberta

    Best Overall

  • Western Alberta

    Best Food

  • Western Alberta

    Best Service

  • Western Alberta

    Best Ambience

  • Western Alberta

    Best Value

  • Western Alberta

    Healthy

  • Western Alberta

    Good for special occasions

  • Western Alberta

    Lively

  • Western Alberta

    Most Booked

246 Reviews

  1. IanT

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and fantastic service. Will definitely be back.

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  2. EricH

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quiet, rustic Lodge with great food! We ate breakfast there and the waffles were excellent!

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  3. Kylajade

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, service, and ambiance! Highly recommend

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  4. CarolV

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    The restaurant was short staffed. The food was not of the same gourmet calibre as pre-Covid.

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  5. BillA

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Mussels great at great price with Stilton sauce. Wild boar schnitzel was crispy and tender. Service was first rate and very helpful. .

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  6. GwenW

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent foods and friendly staff. Charming rustic building with wonderful ambiance. Would definitely return.

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  7. DonnaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Great basic food but not overly interesting or creative. Big open room with little ambiance.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time dining here, the salmon pasta was delicious. Saw some elk while eating on the patio outside, a truly wonderful experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location. Food was wonderful and different from the other restaurants in the area. Staff was friendly and gave us good tips to go in the area.

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  10. Travellinggal

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience2
    Drinks were good, the dinner was terrible. I had the roasted root veg curry. Veggies overdone, no curry to speak of. The service was great,

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  11. RachelT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!! Definitely eat here when visiting Jasper!

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  12. MarcoPolo

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent restaurant just outside of Jasper. We dined two nights and had great experiences. The meatloaf and ravioli are both delicious. Service was very good

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  13. MichaelB

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Meals are of very good quality, but they are expensive. I would not drive to this restaurant if I was not staying there.

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  14. Diana

    Tulsa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant for a quiet dinner. We had great service, the old fashioned was good, not great. Husband loved the meatloaf made from boar, elk and bison and I really enjoyed the wild mushroom ravioli.

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  15. Kymcg

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Really nice venue - gives the mountain vibe! Food was excellent! And so was our wine choice!

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  16. PierreC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When we arrived there, it was so quiet because there was early and nobody was there... and then we saw like 7 or 8 Elk by the window, very nice. And the service was nice, the food was amazing! One of the best meatloaf I ate and I also finish my girlfriend plate which was Mushroom ravioli with chicken... If I return to Jasper, I'll definitely reserve another table! A must go!

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  17. DougK

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Food was Luke warm to cold. Steak was was supposed to be med rare, was med well. Too bad was hoping for a great meal.

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  18. GavinB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    My parter and I ordered steaks the same way, hers was over while mine was under. The cuts were not high quality either. The corn, potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper were all over cooked, they were just mush. Overall it was pretty disappointing and I’d expect much better for the price. Won’t be going back.

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  19. NancyS

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious delicious meatloaf. Best I’ve ever had. Great cocktails and a lovely atmosphere with excellent and attentive service. Well worth it. Many of the other selections such as the mushroom ravioli were tempting, too. Another great attribute was that it was one minute from our cabin at the lodge. But it’s also worth the drive from elsewhere.

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  20. BrianW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was so nice to see and hear that restaurant full of people enjoying great food and good friends.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with delicious food - loved it!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Service was very friendly but slow. When the food did arrive it was good.

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  23. Jpx84

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Our food was below average, I couldn't even cut through the boar loin it was so over cooked. Packaged baby carrots and old potatoes that were dry. My husband had the west coast noodle dish and he didn't finish it. The meal was still over 200. Save your money and eat somewhere else.

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  24. VanessaH

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for a special occasion. Food was delicious and service was friendly and attentive. Always a pleasure to eat here.

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  25. PhilS

    North Scotland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service , a little pricey. They only had beers in cans . Would definitely go again .

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely waitress, very helpful with the wine selection.

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  27. TexasTraveler

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restau @ the Tekarra Lodge, worth a visit even if not staying. Boards look amazing! We had the chef special dishes and they were outstanding - fresh ingredients, well prepared and wait staff attentive. Especially appreciated the hike recommendation, too!

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  28. Nemowuelf

    Düsseldorf

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Absolut zu empfehlen. Angefangen von diesem niedlichen, kleinen, aber feinen Restaurant, einer super lieben, aufmerksamen, gastfreundlichen Bedienung, bis hin zu einem leckeren Dinner. Alles sehr zu empfehlen und wirklich gut. Danke für diesen schönen Abend.

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  29. ReneeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing dining experience. Service, food and ambiance - INCREDIBLE.

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  30. denisa

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Tekarra used to be a very good restaurant, fine dining, very very good food. It’s nothing like that anymore. For main dish I had salmon which was overcooked, came with bland rice, a piece of corn with no taste and some baby carrots from a bag. It was served with a mango and tomato sauce salsa that didn’t work at all. Not sure what happened, maybe the chef changed but I wouldn’t go back. Better options can be found in Jasper.

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  31. professor

    Las Vegas

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Over night stay at Tekarra resort and dining..Food was spectacular, perfectly done bison strip loin and the meat loaf was to die for.Was not very busy but staffing level was low which was good considering the low demand. Highly recommended when you visit Jasper

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  32. Dominik

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice dinner with superb service. We were there for the birthday of my 16 year old daughter and they prepared a nice dessert for her. Would go again!

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  33. DebK

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. A 5 star dining experience in a beautiful location.

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  34. PS12

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Not the smartest looking venue. Food OK but badly prepared. Expensive for the standard of ambience and food. Would not go back.

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  35. NastasjaN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Nice restaurant, but the food was convinced. In my opinion. The waitress was super nice. Price was too high

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  36. Granny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I truly can't say enough good and positive things about this restaurant. The food was incredible, the servers were amazing and the ambiance was wonderful. I have been there several times and am never disappointed.

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  37. BigShoulders

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a hidden gem! Great menu with innovative flavor pairings. We really enjoyed the food, and our server was terrific (and gave us great tips on how to enjoy the area too). 100% would come back.

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  38. LorneM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Service was outstanding. The mussels were the best we have ever had. Meals were quick and hot. The mushroom ravioli was perfection on a plate. The steak plate had perfectly seasoned veggies and potatoes but the steak was over cooked for my liking of a rare steak. The steak was still juicy but only slightly pink inside when I ordered a rare steak

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  39. RobertB

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A forest delight Ate on the deck Cordon bleu Prime pepper steak Mashies Three desserts Definite yes

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Lack of creativity in the dishes. The meatloaf, chicken and catch of the day all came with identical sides. It was the same plate just different proteins. The food was good but three dishes had the same mushroom sauce, which was tasty but the same. For the prices we had higher expectations.

    Tekarra RestaurantResponded on May 24, 2023

    Thanks for your feedback. We have chef's choice vegetables for a variety of dishes. The chicken dish is a daily feature and in this case was chicken supreme. The catch of the day is served with rice and vegetables. Again it's a daily feature so there are different presentations throughout the season.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings

FAQs

Tekarra Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (780) 852-4624.

Tekarra Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 246 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 p.m.
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tekarra Restaurant

#1 Hwy 93A South, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Jasper
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Steak, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive Chef
    Jean Louis Espenel
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.tekarrarestaurant.ca/
  • Phone number
    (780) 852-4624
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Private party facilities
    Come celebrate with us at Tekarra Restaurant. It's the perfect place for your private, upscale wilderness event. Please reach out to discuss your awesome idea (conditions may apply)
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