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The Rimrock - Fairmont Palliser Calgary
The Rimrock - Fairmont Palliser Calgary

The Rimrock - Fairmont Palliser Calgary Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.fairmont.com/palliser/GuestServices/Restaurants/TheRimrock.htm
  • Email: palliser@fairmont.com
  • Phone: (403) 260-1219
  • Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Daily 6:30am - 11:30am Brunch: Sundays 11:00am - 2:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Daily 5:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Continental, Steakhouse
  • Executive Chef: Paul Peddle
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, High Tea, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Weekend Brunch, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 1st ST SW
  • Public Transit: Access via Calgary Transit.
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Located in the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, we offer valet parking or you may park your own vehicle if you please.
A word from The Rimrock - Fairmont Palliser Calgary
AUTHENTICALLY LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE CUISINE.

Our Rimrock Restaurant serves 28-day dry aged steaks that rival the world’s best steak houses. All of our organic and naturally raised bison and beef are from local Alberta ranches, offer unparalleled tenderness and hand crafted, cut to order… quality. We are also proud of our partnership with the Ocean Wise program and in offering our guests the freshest seafood that is not only expertly prepared but also sustainable and accountable to our ocean’s species and marine ecosystem.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
Diner Reviews
  • "This would be the best venue to have a special brunch, especially one to celebrate a friend's birthday or some other "girly" occasion like a post-stagette or wedding shower type celebration - they bring you non-stop mimosas that are very delicious and it is not extra. Amazing. I would love to have a girl's only brunch here, would be a lovely time. The food is lovely. It is a bit expensive for a brunch, but remember you get mimosas at no charge, so that in and of itself is worth the price to me. I did find that the service to get a coffee a bit slow, but then maybe they didn't realize we wanted coffee and mimosas; the food is lovely. This is a very elegant brunch."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "The Rimrock is a gem, warm, spacious not crammed in, service was top notch, quiet, food absolutely perfect. They know what they're doing at the Rimrock sit back relax and enjoy the service. They even brought us a little extra appetizer to start, save room for dessert. It was my sisters birthday and they gave her a piece of chocolate cake to die for."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "The food was fantastic, service was attentive but understated and the ambiance was great. Quiet place for a business lunch."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "We go out to quite every weekend. This it was a special occasion. We really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend Rimrock."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "excellent. gret food, service n place. just a bit pricy."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "A special evening required a special restaurant and we definitely got it at the Rimrock Dining Room. My beef tenderloin was excellent - tender and not overdone (I like it rare). Although the veal was good, my partner felt it was mostly bone and not enough meat. We were not rushed (we spent three hours there) and our waitress was charming and efficient. It was very pricey but worth it for a special occasion."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "The restaurant was quite busy and our server Anthony was still very pleasant treating us to complimentary glasses of wine when things got a little backed up. I loved my evening out and didn't mind waiting slightly longer for service."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Hadn't been there for quite a few years for the Death by Chocolate. Quite disappointed with the selection. Went back for fruit for the chocolate fountain, and there were no strawberries left. A bit disappointed as it is an expensive treat......$30.00 just for desert.......$5.00 just for tea. Service was very poor. Irregardless, we enjoyed our night out."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "My family loved the ambience and the food at The Rimrock. Will definitely go back."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "My friend and I celebrated her birthday at the restaurant. We didn't have the dinner, only the dessert buffet. It was very good, lots of choices. I can't say that every dessert was superb, but some really were. I think it's a matter of taste. The ambiance was lovely, service was impeccable. Classical music was playing as a back ground music, there is lots of space between the tables, so you can have a sense of privacy at your table. I would absolutely recommend it for a special celebration."
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "thanks to the staff at the Palliser for Death by Chocolate -- the food was delectable, the decor exquisite, the staff friendly and welcoming. It certainly was a special evening."
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "Disappointing...we love the Oak Room at the Palliser and thought we would try dinner at the Rimrock. Service was ok...friendly and professional but lacking in attention, especially considering it wasn't that busy. Example: we ended up having to fill our own wine glasses. Which isn't a big deal, but I expected more for this caliber of restaurant. The amuse-bouche was a nice touch. When our food arrived, you could tell the mash potatoes had been sitting for a while..they weren't hot (only warm) and developed a crust on them. Again, not horrible but for the price of a tenderloin I would recommend Ruth Chris or Charcut over the Rimrock."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "We went for the chocolate buffet for my 15 year old daughter's birthday. We heard about the chocolate buffet a couple of years ago and waited until a family birthday came on a Monday. My daughter and her friend tried one of everything on the chocolate buffet. The rest of us enjoyed the whole buffet. It would have been interesting to see what other foods besides dessert could be made with chocolate to make it a more full experience."
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "It was a fun night out. But the quality of the food was not there. We made it fun but I've had way better dessert elsewhere. Not worth the $30 for the chocolate buffet"
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "We've been to this restaurant a number of times over the years for family celebrations. This will probably be our last. The room is very impressive, service was very good, but the food was average and not good value for what you pay. I'm willing to pay an inflated price for wine and food if the food is excellent. However it wasn't."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "I booked the Rimrock to bring business guests from the US and other parts of Canada in the midst of a negotiation. I thought the Rimrock would have been the correct venue to show the people from out of Calgary a great restaurant in one of the original railroad hotels. Instead, the menu was poor and the service even worse. The location of my group was situated so the waiter had no access to some of the people at our table. Overall, a poor experience and one I won't make again."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "You can't beat the atmosphere of Calgary's oldest hotel with a gourmet's Sunday Brunch. It is a special place for special times."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "As always, we received outstanding service. This dining room is very willing to indulge children which was greatly appreciated as we had a 5 and a 6 year old with us. They brought crayons and coloring paper immediately and they served the children quickly. I love the wonderful old room and the fireplace. The food was outstanding as usual."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "We choose the Rimrock at the Palliser for a visit with an old friend knowing full well that we would be paying a premium but we Ok with that as we remembered the exceptional service and fine food from the past. We were disappoined with both. Although not unpleasant the service was not up to par and the food left much to be desired considering the hefty price tag. Another time we choose another venue."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Had the whole family to this special event. Everybody enjoyed themselves. The food was good for a buffet and the waiter was excellent. Such a special place! The ambiance is outstanding, perfect for a special occasion. We had three generations of people there and everybody was leased with the food."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "As always our experience at the Rimrock was exceptional. You manage to fulfill our requests for a preferential table every time and the staff recognition of both you as a diner and for your preferences with regards to wines etc is certainly noted. Particular note to Tony who although not our waiter on this occasion, nor our previous visit has ensured he has greeted us and found time to come and speak with us. The chef on this occasion even found time to come and share his recipe and technique for his puree parsnips which were excellent. The food was as always wonderful and the ambience perfect."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Overall I think the hotel was streched for staff due to a large Christmas Party upstairs. Service was slow as a result and the food didn't hold up to ecpectations. One positive ... they didn't have the wine we ordered so they upgraded the wine for the same price."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "We were a late for our reservation due to the Christmas Party Rush Hour Traffic, so we let our server know that we had to leave for the theatre by a certain time. He did his best to accommodate us and it all worked out. I had the Filet of Beef, which came with a really hot mustard/horseradish sauce on top - I loved it. My husband had the steak with blue cheese and it was really tasty as well. The kid's menu was priced well and had a good selection. My 10 year old daughter had the roasted chicken breast, with mashed potatos and veggies, she really enjoyed it. My son had the burger with fries (typical) and my 12 year old daughter had the French Onion Soup and a side of mashed potatos. A great place to take the family!"
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "Very festive, service that one would expect for this hotel."
    Dined on 12/9/2013
  • "Menu - basic - but food was excellent Service - adequate - not outstanding by any means Atmosphere - beautiful - nicely decorated for Christmas Nice location for traditional meal in a quiet beautiful setting"
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "Want back to the Rimrock room for a birthday celebration. Lovely ambiance, great food and service. Very good for romantic or family meals. We will go back again."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "I went for the the Chocolate but found the dinner buffet to be equally as great. As for the chocolate..........it was almost Death by Chocolate for me. Fantastic."
    Dined on 11/25/2013
  • "Love this restaurant, expecially at Christmas time. They do an amazing brunch and the hotel staff are fabulous."
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "A special occasion Sunday Brunch classic. Lovely variety of hot and cold on buffet including chef specials cooked in front of you. Great pricing for the kids too."
    Dined on 9/29/2013
  • "The dining room was classic western Fairmont, dark panelling, big fireplace , quiet even though there was a big party at one end . The service was excellent & attentive . Good wine list. Food was good but I ordered my tenderloin " medium" because I thought western Canada is like Texas & I didn't want it bloody. The waiter knew what I wanted ( " pink in the middle " ) but the steak was cooked through , no pink. I didn't think of complaining because it was really very tender & delicious. The espressos were hot, we skipped dessert …..but it was a very pleasant evening if you like big old Fairmont dining rooms, which I do !"
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "We were treated like royalty. My daughter has some food allergies and she was easily accommodated...no fuss! very attentive service, but not pushy."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "I made a reservation thinking the restaurant would be very busy for lunch on a Friday but was mistaken. Arrived at noon and we were the only party in the room. It was a good spot for business discussion, private and quiet. Stately room, great lunch and service - a bit pricey as one might expect at a Fairmont venue."
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "Enjoyed a group affair for the annual "death by chocolate" event. The service was spectacular and the food was splendid; however, the highlight of the evening was the remarkable dessert table and selection of chocolate pastries, cakes and tarts."
    Dined on 10/15/2013
  • "I took my wife here for dinner looking for a romantic evening alone. We were seated next to the fire place and able to enjoy fine wine. We had the beef tenderloin which was good and finished it off with a glass of champagne. Excellent service."
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "This was the second time we have visited The Rimrock Restaurant at the Pallier in Calgary. Both times the service was terrific and the food was even better (the beef tendeloin was the best I have ever had!). We love the ambience and central location of this restaurant and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great night out. After dinner we went over to the Oak Room (also in the Palliser) and enjoyed a few drinks! We had the most wonderful server (Leah) who was funny and attentive ... a real pleasure to talk to. The night was terrific and we will definitely be back! Thanks Cindy"
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "Really nice buffet of prime rib and HUGE selection of chocolate mini desserts. I believe this is only offered Mondays seasonally. Great value as well! Was $49 for buffet and chocolate buffet! Rimrock is a lovely elegant location and never disappoints!"
    Dined on 10/22/2013
  • "I had never been in the Palliser before, but the interior is beautiful and the ambience and decor is wonderful. The Sunday Brunch included champagne and orange juice and the buffet had a great selection; if there was something else you wanted you could order it from the kitchen. The service was exceptional."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "I've been to a few Fairmont hotels such as Banff and Victoria, and the food here was terrible for the price and stature of such a restaurant. I'd rather get food from the lounge, which sounds strange, as it must be the same kitchen doing the cooking? I would not have dinner here again, rather go down 8th Ave or other restaurants in the area. Teatro(for example) would blow this place out of the water with taste and quality of food."
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "My family has always enjoyed the favulous Fairmont brunches at their hotels across the country. The Palliser was no expection. Superb service and amazing food, what more can you ask for!"
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "We took my Mom out for Thanksgiving brunch and needed a restaurant that was accessible because she's in a wheelchair. We've been to the Palliser Rimrock before for Christmas dinner and remembered that experience to be a good one. The buffet is a little pricey but it's to be expected at this hotel. There was a great variety of food and the restaurant is clean, comfortable and the staff were very attentive. We couldn't have asked for a better day!"
    Dined on 10/13/2013
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