Boxwood Cafe - Calgary

I brought some American guests to River Cafe on their last day in Calgary because I wanted to show them one of the city's most unique restaurants. River Cafe, l... read more I brought some American guests to River Cafe on their last day in Calgary because I wanted to show them one of the city's most unique restaurants. River Cafe, located on an island, is a great spot to experience the local cuisine.

Our hotel suggested this restaurant for my birthday celebration. We were looking for a nice place with a great atmosphere and made reservations in advance. read more Our hotel suggested this restaurant for my birthday celebration. We were looking for a nice place with a great atmosphere and made reservations in advance.

The service was nice. I always admire friendly wait staff who work so hard for relatively low wages. The food was just ok - nothing to go back for. The 2 people... read more The service was nice. I always admire friendly wait staff who work so hard for relatively low wages. The food was just ok - nothing to go back for. The 2 people who appeared to be the owners or managers were off to the side having a casual meeting/supper and did not make a good impression for their restaurant. They were poorly dressed and acting way too casual.It's a small cafe and everything is noticeable. We were glad to stop in and experience the ambience but won't be going back or recommending it.

I really enjoy the ambiance at this restaurant. It feels like being on a small island or in a cozy town, and dining at a welcoming Canadian eatery. read more I really enjoy the ambiance at this restaurant. It feels like being on a small island or in a cozy town, and dining at a welcoming Canadian eatery.

The food was Great and he service was good. We just had lunch so We ate sandwiches and salad. I think my favorite part was the salad, but I do love me some gree... read more The food was Great and he service was good. We just had lunch so We ate sandwiches and salad. I think my favorite part was the salad, but I do love me some greens. I love what they stand for, I think that drew me in more than anything else. I would eat here again, maybe next time with more time to really sit and enjoy the food instead of rushing to eat and leave. the Only downfall I would say is, don't go if your expecting a quiet lunch in the park especially on a hot day. There were kids running around in the fountains screaming, I love kids so I didn't mind but I am sure some people did.other than that it was a beautiful place to eat!