River Cafe - Calgary

Canadian, Wild Game, Vegetarian
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The restaurant from Calgary offers 104 different dishes and drinks on the menu for an average price of $19.8.

Embark on an exceptional dining journey at River Cafe, located in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with a homey atmosphere, our chefs are passionate about using high-quality seasonal ingredients, creating a unique taste experience. Accessible via various entry points around Prince's Island Park, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable meal. Note that our afternoon menu is served daily starting at 4:00 pm. We can't wait to welcome you!.

Last update: 11.12.2025 from: FloraL

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 18264 reviews

The River Cafe offers a picturesque location in the park by the river, making it a great spot for a special occasion. While the service is generally good, with great presentation and atmosphere, the food quality seems to be inconsistent. Some dishes are praised for their delicious flavors and perfect preparation, while others are criticized for being bland or overly salty. The portion sizes are also mentioned as being on the small side, leaving some patrons feeling hungry and disappointed. Despite this, the upscale feel of the restaurant, combined with the beautiful surroundings and attentive service, still make it a worthwhile dining option for those seeking a high-end experience in Calgary.

codyr
CodyR 04.11.2023 - 15:21

Was excited from the reviews to sit down to a nice dinner wich the setting was very nice except for how close together all the tables are And unfortunately there was not 1 thing me or my girlfriend found appetizing

karena
Karena 04.11.2023 - 15:21

I had the lamb tenderloin which was beautiful, with carrots and a delicious sauce. My dinner date had the beef tenderloin which was also delicious apparently. The service was great too, best meal we've had at River Cafe for a long time.

georgiag
georgiag 04.11.2023 - 15:21

Everything was absolutely incredible you know the food's good when the scallops/tortellini from the Chef's Tasting Menu makes you cry knowing this will be one of the best meals you'll ever have. Our service was phenomenal, they were always tending to our drinks and were friendly and knowledgeable. Our waiter suggested the Maury which was the most amazing accompaniment to the dessert. This was a once in a lifetime experience we will never forget.

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FloraL 28.10.2025 - 03:48

Waited too long for our main course, approximately 40+ minutes after our appetizer, lucky we have our afternoon off

brady-428
Brady 28.10.2025 - 03:48

Server was a little distracted with other staff and other things

  • Main

    Top Grass Beef Tenderloin
    Top Grass Beef Tenderloin
    $47.1
    Pan Seared Yukon Arctic Char
    Pan Seared Yukon Arctic Char
    $24.6
    Benchmark Angus Beef Flank Steak
    Benchmark Angus Beef Flank Steak
    $28.3
  • To Start

    Benchmark Beef Tartare
    Benchmark Beef Tartare
    $18.1
    Forno Baked Sourdough Flatbread
    Forno Baked Sourdough Flatbread
    $18.8
    Fish Game Board
    Fish Game Board
    $25.4

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