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in the heart of Fish Creek Provincial Park. - Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant, Calgary, AB

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

4.7 (4424)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
The Bow Valley Ranche is located at the end of Bow Bottom Trail SE, in Fish Creek Provincial Park, just follow the signs for Bow Valley Ranche.

The Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is the new fine dining facility located in the restored Ranche House. Their menu features a contemporary interpretation of Alberta regional cuisine. Today, the flavours and traditions of Alberta’s ranching heritage live on at the Bow Valley Ranche. Our Grand Salon holds approximately 110-120 guests. William Roper Hull and Senator Patrick Burns hold approximately 30-32 guests. Our John Glenn room, located in the upstairs, old master bedroom of the house, holds approximately 12 guests.

Sit down beside the massive fireplace in the Grand Salon or enjoy the covered wrap-around veranda during warm weather. Enjoy lunch, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch. Reservations are recommended. Please note that we do not take reservations for the patio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 476-1310
  • Website
    http://www.bvrrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bern Glatz
  • Private party facilities
    The exquisite ambiance of the Bow Valley Ranche’s tranquil setting is suited to any occasion, whether a celebratory family dinner, a romantic wedding or a special night out. Whatever your reason for coming to the Bow Valley Ranche, you will be enchanted by the elegant country atmosphere and dazzled
  • Private party contact
    Suzanne Ta: (844) 324-3834
  • Location
    15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Parking details
    Plenty of complimentary parking within the park and a few meters to the restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

  • Mid-Afternoon Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM,Tue - Fri - 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM,Sat - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Charcuterie and Cheese House Pickles, Fine Cheeses $31.00 Cheese Selection Selection of Fine Cheeses, Truffle Honey $18.00 – $26.00 East Coast Oysters Rotating Mignonette, Lemon, Fresh Horseradish $4.00 each Skinny Fries Garlic Aioli $7.00 Mignardise Rotating Bite Sized Desserts $10.00

Menu

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant's menu was last updated on 6/5/2025.

Appetizers, Soup & Salads

  • Daily SoupCA$13.00

    • Beetroot SaladCA$18.00

      Sudo Farms Organic Beets, Whipped Feta, Roasted Pistachio, Dill, Orange

      • Galimax Living GreensCA$17.00

        Comte, Hazelnuts, Cider Vinaigrette, Shaved Radish, Apple

        • Fresh Shucked East Coast OystersCA$5.00

          Mignonette, Fresh Grated Horseradish, Hot Sauce (min of 3)

          • eachCA$4.00

        • Cheese & CharcuterieCA$31.00

          Pickles, Red Pepper Jelly, Fig Jam

          • Bison TartareCA$25.00

            Sea Salt Lavash, Bone Marrow Aioli, Smoked Gouda, Fried Shallots

            • Seared Albacore Tuna CrudoCA$23.00

              Herb Buttermilk, Chive, Serrano Pepper, Taro Chips, Cucumber

              • Moules & FritesCA$29.00

                Spanish Chorizo, Sundried Tomato, White Wine, Skinny Fries

                • Burrata CheeseCA$25.00

                  Spicy Carrot Hummus, Sunflower Shoots, Sourdough, Sesame Pepita Crunch

                  Entrées

                  • BVR BurgerCA$24.00

                    Aged Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Pickled Onion, Bacon – Served with Fries or Mixed Greens *Vegan option available

                    • Pan Seared Rainbow Trout AlmondineCA$36.00

                      Fingerling Potatoes, Capers, Almonds, Almond Puree, Lemon

                      • Parsnip & Walnut RisottoCA$34.00

                        Walnuts, Grana Padano, Crispy Parsnip, Mascarpone

                        • Angus StriploinCA$38.00

                          Frites, Peppercorn Sauce, Compound Butter, Watercress

                          • Roasted ChickenCA$36.00

                            Braised Kale, Caper Herb Salsa, Creamy Polenta, Fingerling Potato

                            • Fried Chicken SandwichCA$26.00

                              Savoy Cabbage, Pickles, Spicy Mayo

                              3 Course Lunch Feature Menu

                              $37 per Person. Only available for parties of 8 or less

                                Starters

                                choice of

                                • Galimax Living Greens

                                  Baby Cucumber, Shaved Leffers Carrots, Orange Agave Vinaigrette

                                  • Daily Soup

                                    Entrées

                                    choice of

                                    • Manitoba Walleye Almondine

                                      Caper, Lemon, Asparagus, Almonds

                                      • Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin

                                        Honey Roasted Carrots, Cauliflower Puree, Confit Onions, Rosemary

                                        • Butternut Squash Risotto

                                          Hazelnut Pepita Crumble, Grana Padano, Buffalo Mozzarella

                                          Dessert

                                          • Rotating Panna Cotta

                                            please ask your server for today's flavour

                                            • Rotating Fresh Made Cake

                                              please ask your Server for today's Flavour

                                              Last updated: February 10, 2025

                                              What 4,424 people are saying

                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                              4.7
                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                              • 4.7Food
                                              • 4.6Service
                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                              • 4.5Value

                                              Noise • Moderate

                                              Loved For

                                              • Calgary / Southern Alberta

                                                Canadian

                                              • Calgary

                                                Canadian

                                              Review summary

                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant offers a unique dining experience in a historic ranch house setting. Guests praise the "excellent food" and "exceptional service," with standout dishes including lamb, halibut, and beet salad. The ambiance is described as "beautiful" and "relaxing," making it perfect for special occasions.
                                              4,424 Reviews

                                              1. Holly

                                                Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

                                                1.0

                                                Dined today

                                                1. Overall 1
                                                2. Food 3
                                                3. Service 1
                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                We were really looking forward to celebrating our anniversary here, but unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to expectations. I noted on our reservation that it was a special occasion, but it was never acknowledged. Meanwhile, two nearby tables were asked if they were celebrating anything — we weren’t even asked. Service felt scattered the whole evening. We weren’t given cutlery until after our meals arrived, and only had butter knives to eat our steaks. Bread was forgotten about until it was followed up on, and when it finally came, the portion of butter was barely enough for one person. Our meals were brought by someone else, and our actual server only came by three times total. We had to ask other staff for a drink refill and, later, for the bill. It felt like we were completely overlooked — on what should have been a special night. For a restaurant that appears to focus on service and experience, this was really disappointing.

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                                              2. Brian

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Excellent service, excellent preparation and great meal experience.
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded today
                                                Thank you for sharing your feedback, Brian! Hope we can welcome you back soon.

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                                              3. Agnes VIP

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                We sat outside and it was terrific! Service was impeccable!
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded today
                                                Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, Agnes! :) It means a lot!

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                                              4. Janette VIP

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The Ranche is an unforgettable experience. Excellent food. Excellent service. The building itself is amazing. We took friends from Ontario there for brunch and they were astonished with everything. They said they would definitely be back.
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded today
                                                Hi Janette, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you and your friends had such a memorable brunch experience at the Ranche. It’s always a joy to welcome guests from near and far - and we’re so glad to know your friends from Ontario were impressed! We hope to welcome you all back again soon for another unforgettable visit.

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                                              5. Barbara

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

                                                3.0

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 3
                                                3. Service 2
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                We sat on the patio which was quiet. Our waiter gave us water and then disappeared. We had to go to find him. The beet salad was good. The chicken dish was highly salted. For the money that you spend there are many other better places in Calgary. This was my first time and I was very disappointed. Not likely to return.

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                                              6. Laura

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 3
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                As always we love the Ranche House, it’s one of our favourites. Food was exceptional. I wanted to give a special shoutout to the bartender. For the first time ever, our service wasn’t great. The bartender recognized that and stepped up to help out. Was super friendly, made conversation, recommendations for drink pairing with our desserts.
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded today
                                                Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support - we’re honoured to be one of your favourite spots! We’re glad to hear the food impressed as always, and we truly appreciate you recognizing our bartender for stepping in and making your experience more enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your shoutout to them! We’re sorry the service wasn’t up to our usual standards at first, but grateful for your understanding and for taking the time to share this with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon, The Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant Team

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                                              7. Rosann

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The 3-Course Lunch Feature is excellent .... tasty food, adequate amounts, and excellent value.
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded today
                                                Hi Rosann, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the 3-Course Lunch Feature. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great meal! Warm regards,

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                                              8. Linda

                                                Edmonton / Northern Alberta7 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                Had a very long lunch but never felt rushed or pressured to hurry.
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded today
                                                We’re so glad you enjoyed a relaxed lunch with us - that’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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                                              9. Paul

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta6 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The staff was great, hosts, servers. Food was great. We had lamb and halibut. Both were excellent.
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded today
                                                Hi Paul, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed both the lamb and halibut - and that our team helped make your visit a great one. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards,

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                                              10. Siobhan

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                It was an incredible meal for my mom’s birthday! We will be going again for sure!
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded today
                                                Hi Siobhan, Thank you for celebrating your mom’s birthday with us - we’re so glad to hear it was an incredible meal! We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Warm wishes,

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                                              Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 4424 OpenTable diners.

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                                              Make a reservation

                                              2 people
                                              7:00 PM
                                              Booked 45 times today
                                              Google Map for Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

                                              15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T5

                                              Additional information

                                              • Neighborhood
                                                Calgary
                                              • Hours of operation
                                                Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                              • Price
                                                CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                              • Cuisines
                                                Canadian
                                              • Dining style
                                                Casual Elegant
                                              • Dress code
                                                Smart Casual
                                              • Parking details
                                                Plenty of complimentary parking within the park and a few meters to the restaurant
                                              • Payment options
                                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                              • Executive chef
                                                Bern Glatz
                                              • Additional
                                                Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                              • Website
                                                http://www.bvrrestaurant.com/
                                              • Phone number
                                                (403) 476-1310
                                              • Private party facilities
                                                The exquisite ambiance of the Bow Valley Ranche’s tranquil setting is suited to any occasion, whether a celebratory family dinner, a romantic wedding or a special night out. Whatever your reason for coming to the Bow Valley Ranche, you will be enchanted by the elegant country atmosphere and dazzled
                                              • Private party contact
                                                Suzanne Ta: (844) 324-3834

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