River Cafe - Calgary

#23 - Vegetarian - Calgary, Canadian, Wild Game
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River Cafe

River Cafe
4.4 / 5 (18264 reviews)

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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.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: FloraL

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 18264 reviews
floral-66
28.10.2025

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

brady-428
28.10.2025

Server was a little distracted with other staff and other things

maria-vako
28.10.2025

Beautiful place, great design, clean. Staff seems not aligned. Never got a proper napkin, and one waiter had a comment about a chair that needed to be in a certain place in a certain table, even though the place was almost empty. Waiters seemed to be in miscommunication. I guess it's all down to how happy people are working there. Hope it gets better? Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Other Price per person: $1–10

chris-weed359
28.10.2025

Mediocre at best the last few times we have gone whether brunch or dinner. They need a shake or something there.

gabriela-neves-grass
28.10.2025

It’s a beautiful place but the service not that good (took 25min to get the menus). Desserts just ok. Wanted to pay with cash and told us they didn’t had any change. Recommended just for looks. Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30

FAQ

A little farther located is C Train-Sunnyside, where you can also access the public transportation.

As a customer, you can use the WLAN of the restaurant free of charge.

Smoking is not allowed in the building.

The place also offers gluten-free meals.

The restaurant also provides suitable seating for its smallest guests in the form of baby high chairs.

The restaurant and its premises are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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