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The Lake House (formerly The Ranche Restaurant)
The Lake House (formerly The Ranche Restaurant)

The Lake House (formerly The Ranche Restaurant) Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://lakehousecalgary.com
  • Email: lakehouse.events@crmr.com
  • Phone: (403) 225-3939
  • Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 11:30am-2:00pm Lunch
    Monday-Friday: 2:00pm-5:00pm Late Menu
    Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner
    Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner
    Friday - Saturday: 10:00pm - 12:00am Late Menu
    Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 1:30pm
    Sunday: 1:30pm - 5:00pm Late Menu
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Wild Game, Canadian
  • Executive Chef: Thomas Neukom
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Lake Louise Way SE
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Ample free parking.
A word from The Lake House (formerly The Ranche Restaurant)
Perched directly above Lake Bonavista with large glass windows overlooking the lake, The Lake House is home to one of Calgary’s finest & most creative restaurants as well as a unique setting for private events & weddings. Exuding rustic elegance, the interior is illuminated with ornate elk antler… chandeliers & a grand fireplace. Catching your eye when you enter is a glass encased wine cellar & a refurbished bar from the 1800’s, previously housed in a mercantile shop in Montana. Our wonderful location is complemented by Chef Thomas Neukom's celebrated Alberta Rocky Mountain cuisine. His offerings feature locally raised meats, game & vegetables from farmers & producers who share his vision for sustainable high quality & close to home cuisine. To augment Chef Neukom's Canadian focused cuisine, The Lake House provides a variety of wine from some of the world's top producers. Our passion extends to many regions of the world, as we have sought to find some of the world's best producers.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
Diner Reviews
  • "I really enjoyed my birthday brunch at the Lakehouse. High praise to our server, Jason -excellent! Professional, friendly, personable, efficient. Also recommend beignets - soft, warm; filled with chocolate and strawberries. Mains were mac/cheese and brisket/chorizo hash. Both delicious. You could taste all the different flavours. Portions quite generous, but not overwhelming. One complaint: I reserved a table with a view - when we were seated, there was an empty table against the window; however, we were seated perpendicular to the window. I had to face the glare throughout the meal. I had asked for the other table when were seated, but hostess said it was occupied. During our 2-hr. meal, that table sat empty."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Have brunch! Friendly staff with a good sense of humor!"
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "My mother used to take me for brunch to the Inn at Lake Bonavista in my youth. Let's just say brunch at The Lake House made me feel like I'd come home again. The food was fantastic, the service impeccable and the scenery was (as always) stunning. I am so glad that I'll be able to relive those happy child memories while creating brand new ones. We will definitely be back sooner rather than later. And I can't wait to go for dinner!"
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "We enjoyed a great brunch last Sunday .....so great to finally have a neighbourhood spot! Service, food and ambience was excellent."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "A little pricey and would recommend more of the comfortable chairs as opposed to the hard wooden chairs. Food was good, add oysters on their own to the menu."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "FAR TOO NOISY - THEY NEED BETTER ACOUSTICS WOULD ONLY GO BACK FOR LUNCH"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We started with charcuterie board and that was a nice start. However, when the server was pointing out the various meats he was using his pen, which we all thought was a bit amateur. We also had the mussels, which were tasty but the mussel itself was tiny - did not strike me as a high grade variety. The main courses were all ample portions and very tasty. The restaurant itself was packed, which may have led to the service being slightly off. Plates were left a little too long before being cleared and water was not replenished very frequently. I suspect that they will get these sorted out as they settle into new space. Overall, it was a nice experience with good food, and it should only get better over time."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "The great food that was at the Ranche has been relocated to Bonavista. Such a treat. Great to see!"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "When I heard that CRMR had taken over, we had to go and check it out. This restaurant had struggled as the Newport Grill and I was thrilled to see a packed restaurant on a cold Saturday night. The food was great, our server was a rock star and I love the whole new feel of this place now that they have opened up the interior of the restaurant. Well done CRMR!"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "An excellent new location for one of the best restaurants in town to relocate to."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "We had one of the nicest servers - Carolina - fun, engaging, attentive but not over the top. The food was so delicious and the Sticky Toffee Pudding with 40 Creek Whiskey ice cream........mmmmm"
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "They should be embarrassed about that lack of service from leader down. She was actually confrontational when I got up to ask after 2 minutes about a burger the teen at our table ordered. It took over 4 minutes from the time the groups meals arrive for the burger to finally reach the table. Our table had to wait 15 minutes for a 2ndround of drinks when they were already empty for almost 5 minutes prior. Meal took 40 min till delivery. Had reservations and they put us at a make shift table for 7ppl up front right by there bar. Wouldn't have been bad but had 5-6 groups standing over us. Should have started with a soft opening. Staff ran around disorganized and management seemed to show very little support."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "What a wonderful experience! I looked forward to its opening and was not disappointed! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was breathtaking and I look forward to returning!"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Wow is all I have to say! Menu - outstanding, decor - outstanding We just love it and will be back numerous times!"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Pack your culinary bags for this imaginary deep woods lodge retreat atmosphere, your senses are shifted to feel like an apres' great outdoors dinner awaits for your personal pleasure. The service is non stuffy and personal. The appetizer mussels were delicious in a tomato and sausage broth. The Bison tenderloin is a perfectly done, the scallops made you wish licking the plate was socially acceptable, and OMG THE TROUT, who'd think you could dress up a trout and yet have it give you a comfort food feel! The dessert left our table silent with only satisfying mmm's and "can I try yours?". The chai ice cream, pot de creme and the sticky toffee pudding were mouthwatering. Can't wait to return to The Lake House for another culinary holiday!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We had to wait nearly an hour after our scheduled reservation time to be seated. Then the server forgot to put in our dinner order which made our night somewhat long. Server was attentive otherwise. Food and presentation were excellent. Nice ambiance."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We had not eaten at the Inn on Lake Bonavista for about 20 years. When we saw a new restaurant had moved in we decided to try out out. It's an outstanding restaurant and one we will definitely be going back to."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Five of us enjoyed a special occasion at the Lake House. Very good food, great service and a lovely atmosphere."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We had steamed PEI mussles, beets salad, 57degree caribou and wild boar shoulder. Appitizer - mussle was so tasty. Beet salad was good, but I don't think I would pay that much money for that little dish. I loved caribou, but wild boar shoulder was too sweet. But I have to say, it was melting tasty."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Pity the restaurant will be moving from the Fish Creek Ranche House, but very glad we caught you before moving up to Lake Bonavista. A great night with wonderful food. It was our first dining experience at the Ranche, but will no doubt be the last! We have been meaning to try the restaurant for some time now and are very glad we can now say we have been served."
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "Our multiple visits to the Ranch have been fabulous!!! Everything is superb. Dining at the Ranch is the definition of excellence!!!"
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "It was a privilege to have been part of the O'Connor group's closing night at The Ranche. It is a magical setting and nostalgia seemed to fill the air as everyone there knew it was our final opportunity to dine at the great restaurant before the O'Connor's move to their new location at the former Inn on Lake Bonavista. I have always looked forward to predictably-excellent dining experiences at The Ranche and have never been disappointed. It is deeply regrettable that it has been found necessary to vacate this remarkably charming and unique setting which has no equal in Calgary. The service matches the quality of the cuisine in every respect and I have no doubt this magic will be re-created at The Lake House on Lake Bonavista."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Just had a last lunch at this special place before it closes and is re-opened by new management. It holds many wonderful memories, thanks to the superb staff and food served through all the years of lunches, brunches and dinners. Best of luck to you all and the new Lake House at Lake Bonavista. We'll be there in January when you open. Can't wait!"
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "Sorry to see that it is leaving Fish Creek, it is a beautiful spot. But will continue going at Lake Bonavista."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "My wife and I went to the Ranche for a private Xmas dinner with just us two as I am a remote sales rep and did not attend our company dinner that was held in Vancouver. We both had a main course that was done to perfection, our server recommended a great wine pairing, and our food presentation was gorgeous. We've dined at the Ranche previously, but it had been a while since our last visit. Shame on us for the length of time between our last time there. We've made a pact to dine at the Ranche on a more regular basis, and look forward to the new location. Have to admit we love the old site and are a little sad to see them leave Fish Creek Park - it is really a magical setting."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "There is a server there and she is just a wonderful, caring gem of a person…. Jessica is her name and if you have a choice ask to be in her area and you'll have one of the best dining experiences ever."
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "We found it a beautiful place to celebrate a birthday with lunch in a lovely setting. The service & food, esp the apple pear crisp was outstanding. While two of us really enjoyed the fillet sandwich, one loved the mac & cheese. The service was very very good even though the place was packed with 3 Christmas parties & several smaller groups. It was loud but guess everyone was excited!"
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "We were happy to dine at The Ranche before it relocates. The food was delicious, but with so many new restaurants opening up in Calgary, we couldn't help but feel The Ranche is starting to get left behind in terms of flavor combination and food presentation. It's beginning to feel that The Ranche is now part of older-style fine dining scene."
    Dined on 11/25/2013
  • "A great experience as always. Hope that things are going to be the same at the new location."
    Dined on 12/16/2013
  • "We don't eat out that often so it was a treat to go here for our family Christmas brunch. The food was very good - they accommodated our groups food allergies easily - and we did not feel at all rushed even though the place was very busy. We will certainly return - hopefully the standard will remain the same when CRMR leave the restaurant at the end of 2013. The only thing that we disliked was that the Christmas music was quite loud, but that was probably because we were seated right below the speaker."
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "We've been going here for years and there seems to be a decline in overall service. Staff are polite but inattentive e.g. clutter of used dishes not promptly removed, long waits for food. No recognition of the issues until we cancelled remaining food order...either staff are oblivious that there are issues or they simply don't care to acknowledge them e.g. if they are aware, they failed to mention that they recognize the inconvenience we're being caused Perhaps they are short staffed but regardless, that is not something that should be passed on to the patrons nor is expected up an upper-end restaurant. Considering this was during the celebration of a birthday, it was a disappointing/embarrassing visit. We are reluctant to return."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "WAY TOO LOUD. We had a table for four booked for 4 people at 7:15 Fri. night, the table was not ready. When we did get a table, we ended up stuck between two large parties of 12 and 16. They said if we wanted to wait even longer, we could have the table beside the fireplace (it was four tables away and would not have made a difference.) We watched and they left another 45 minutes later. This restaurant has party rooms and once they are filled, they should not put more large parties in the main area. The area's acoustics are not built for this. It was a terrible evening as we could not talk to each other. I felt like we were in a night club. I spent $385 plus tip on a terrible evening. Service very good, Food was okay."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "Very good food, nice place! Romantic fire place! I love it!"
    Dined on 12/5/2013
  • "The people at the table beside us had brought their young child, who was a screamer - temper tantrum melt-downs were had, often & very loudly. Rather than remove him, they chose to bribe & then "ignore" him, which just prolonged the agony for everyone in the restaurant. The Ranche is not really a "kid-friendly" place - its more for adult groups wanting to have conversations & a great meal. This is not the restaurant's fault. They can't control people who don't respect others in a restaurant setting, although they did turn the background music up, which was a "nice try" but really didn't help. Service was perfect, food was wonderful, inconsiderate clods at next table - not so much."
    Dined on 12/9/2013
  • "We took my mother to the the Ranche when she was visiting from Ontario. Service was excellent and the food choices were great and well prepared"
    Dined on 7/12/2013
  • "took my babe out for a nice romantic dinner. i had never been before and neither had she. we started with the half order charcuterie board which was amazing. It offered new and interesting cuts of wild game although i would have liked some crackers to go with it perhaps. She had a Malbec which she said was delicious. For our mains we had the wild boar and rib eye steak. both were amazing. I had the steak but wish i had ordered the boar as well. we had the sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was a bit small for 2 people to share but was also very delicious. I recommend this for special occasions but it may be too expensive and intimidating to take somebody here on a first date."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "This was our first time at The Ranche, a great experience. The staff were outstanding, the setting was romantic, the food was amazing. We did however feel that it was a bit over priced. We visit many 5-star hotels and restaurants and often times the price seems fair. Yes, the food was amazing but again, the prices were a tad on the high side. We would go again, but it would be limited to once or twice a year max based on the cost."
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "A group of seven of us enjoyed brunch at the Ranche Restaurant on a Sunday morning. None of us were disappointed in our choices, and the chef was accommodating in making a switch from the traditional english muffin to cornbread for the gluten-intolerant diner in our group. The only thing that was somewhat disappointing is there is little choice on the brunch menu for a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-intolerant guest. The building itself is a beautiful historic site. Although we were a bit disappointed to learn that the restaurant will be moving up the hill to the Lake Bonavisita neighbourhood early in the new year, it was good to hear that the venue will be used for special events in the future - a very suitable use for it."
    Dined on 11/24/2013
  • "I booked dinner for a group of colleagues from BC,. Ontario and the Maritimes - they were all charmed by the Ranche. The pace was just right and the ambience was warm and comfortable, capturing the essence of Alberta and Christmas all in one, They were very impressed with the options for local game on the menu, and of course by the quality, taste and presentation of the food we consumed."
    Dined on 11/19/2013
  • "I have been going to the Ranche for 13 years and I have never been disappointed yet,"
    Dined on 11/22/2013
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The Lake House has two distinct rooms that can host a private event. One room can seat 60 people and the main dining room … that can accommodate 120 people. The Whole Venue can be booked exclusively and accommodate 180 guests Continued
Great for events up to: 180
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