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The Ranche Restaurant

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Address:
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Calgary, AB T2P 0S5

Neighborhood:
Calgary

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Cuisine:
Wild Game

Price: CAN$31 to CAN$50

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The Ranche Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.theranche.com
Email: manager@theranche.com
Phone: (403) 225-3939
Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Closed for lunch for the winter season -reopens for lunch May 1 2012. Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 10:30am - 2:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Wild Game, Canadian
Executive Chef: Thomas Neukom
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Fireplace, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: The Ranche has four distinct rooms that can host a private event. Two quaint rooms that will seat 30 people each, a small meeting rooms that will seat 12 people and the main dining room that can accommodate 110 people. Each room has a functioning wood burning fireplace and south facing views of the provincial park.
Private Party Contact: Pamela Bigg (403) 225-6525

Getting there

Cross Street: Canyon Meadows Dr SE
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Ample free parking.

A word from The Ranche Restaurant

We welcome you to The Ranche Restaurant. Located in south Calgary and surrounded by picturesque Fish Creek provincial park, The Ranche Restaurant is situated in a beautifully restored 19th century ranch house built by William Roper Hull. Our wonderful location is complemented by Chef Thomas Neukom's… celebrated "Alberta Rocky Mountain" cuisine. His offerings feature locally raised meats, game and vegetables from farmers and producers who share his vision for sustainable high quality and close to home cuisine. To augment Chef Neukom's Canadian focused cuisine, The Ranche provides a variety of wine from Canada's best producers. Our passion also extends to other regions of the world, as we have sought to find some of the best producers from Italy, France, Australia and South America.Continued

The Ranche Restaurant

4.3

168 CAN$31 to CAN$50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerCalgary
Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic

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168 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

168 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(130)
romantic(101)
fit for foodies(78)

scenic view(73)
notable wine list(64)
good for groups(60)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (168)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My daughter and I enjoyed

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Dined on 08/04/2012

2012

Dined on 08/04/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My daughter and I enjoyed a lovely Easter Brunch at The Ranche. The food and service was delightful. However, we found the noise level very high. It was difficult to hear each other talk. I thought it might be because of the large group in the room (12) but my daughter said that this had been her experience in the past as well. I know the wood floors are in keeping with the style of the Hull home but you might want to consider carpeting to soften the noise."

Dined on 08/04/2012

2012

Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We were a group of six and

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Dined on 07/04/2012

2011

Dined on 07/04/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were a group of six and reviews I
On the food were mixed. While our server was pleasant she was rarely present when we needed her to be."

Dined on 07/04/2012

2011

Special Features: scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is always very good

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Dined on 06/04/2012

2012

Dined on 06/04/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"The food is always very good - good variety and cooked to perfection. The uniqueness of each dish is what brings me back time and time again. The menu does change which makes your dining experience a new adventure with each visit. The service and the ambience of this restaurant is the best in the city."

Dined on 06/04/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I had the French toast and

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Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had the French toast and it was the most unique and delicious French toast ever!
My grilled tenderloin and lobster cake was delightful. For those that want a less fishy
Taste use a little horseradish."

Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was amazing. We started

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Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was amazing. We started with the sharing wild game platter, very good. Then I had tenderloin which was a flavour party in my mouth. Outstanding!

We will be back for sure."

Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our first time at

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Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our first time at the restaurant . Will certainly go back."

Dined on 01/04/2012

2012

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love The Ranche!

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Dined on 01/04/2012

2008

Dined on 01/04/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My wife and I have been to The Ranche numerous times over the years, including holding our wedding there. The food is consistently excellent, the service always impeccable and the building itself has incredible ambiance and character. For lunch or supper the menu is always interesting and fresh featuring locally raised game, farm fresh ingredients and hand made sauces. And their brunch on Sundays is as amazing as their lunch and dinner menus. If you're looking for a wonderful meal out in a unique setting The Ranche is highly recommended."

Dined on 01/04/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were seated in sm side

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Dined on 31/03/2012

2010

Dined on 31/03/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were seated in sm side room again. Do you have to part of a lg group to sit in the mn room?
The waiter was very helpful with wine selection and I loved my Pinot Noir.
We shared side veg & risotto. I had caribou & my DH had bison. It was fabulous with the exception of the risotto which disappointed. Chocolate lava cake for dessert-tasted great but was far more pudding than cake.
Service was excellent from 6:00-7:00. Then the room was full & our waiter strained to keep up. Also the noise level then made hearing challenging.
I won't be in a hurry to go back but would like to try a meal in summer outside for a quiet meal with a spectacular view."

Dined on 31/03/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great location and food, too

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Dined on 31/03/2012

2007

Dined on 31/03/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great location and food, too bad the matre de and waiter were arrogant."

Dined on 31/03/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Very disappointing. It was

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Dined on 31/03/2012

2009

Dined on 31/03/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very disappointing. It was extremely loud (to the point that we had to tell at each other to communicate), and the service was sub-par (it took over 90 minutes to get our meals and not once did our server let us know why, he didn't come back to the table after dropping the bill and credit card machine off - we had to go find him after the machine failed multiple times). After reading many reviews prior to our visit I expected a quiet/quaint and pleasant evening but that was definitely not the case."