OXBOW

Name: OXBOW
Address: 1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2N 3E3
Telephone: (403) 670-7387
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (592)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

European

1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Oxbow is excited to welcome you to tuck into our seasonally changing menu curated around elevated comfort food with a French twist. Our Lobby Bar featuring the original wood burning fireplace and Dining Room are open year-round, with a seasonal Patio facing the river. Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday, Happy Hour Wednesday to Sunday from 3-6 and Sunday Afternoon Tea.

At Oxbow, we want you to indulge in the art of good food. We choose to play with our menu, bending traditional cuisine and featuring a rotating chefs tasting menu with the option to enhance your experience with pairings curated to compliment each course. Join us for a pre theatre cocktail, a glass of wine with bites for the table or an elevated meal with creative courses for every palate. So stay for a little, stay for a while.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
European, French
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 670-7387
Website
https://www.oxbowyyc.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Scott Redekopp
Private party facilities
Centrally located in the trendy Kensington district, Oxbow's stylish setting and unique space is the perfect location for private dinners, weddings, parties, corporate events and celebrations. Situated at Hotel Arts Kensington, offering additional accommodation options and other amenities. Afternoon Tea is the perfect for Bridal & Baby Showers!

Location
1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3
Neighborhood
Kensington
Cross street
Memorial Drive and 10A Street NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Fathers Day Dinner Experience
CA$85.00 per person
Jun 15, 2025 only
Celebrate Dad with a thoughtfully curated three-course dinner In Partnership with Eau Claire Distilling, highlighting the best of Alberta’s ingredients and craft spirits. Each dish is expertly paired with a signature cocktail featuring Eau Claire Distilling’s award-winning line of spirits. From the first bite to the last sip, this evening is designed to honour fathers with bold flavours, refined pairings, and a touch of indulgence. The experience is priced at $85 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity. An optional cocktail and spirits pairing is available for an additional $45. Course One: Smoked Alberta Rainbow Trout Donut: Crème Fraîche made with Vital Green Farms Dairy | Smoked Trout Roe Everything Bagel Powder | Pickled Red Onion Cocktail Pairing: Tomato Presse Caesar Clearwater Vodka infused with Green Onion & Dill Course Two: Alberta Prime Rib Silky Pomme Purée | Crisp Yorkshire Pudding Seasonal Vegetables | Horseradish Jus Cocktail Pairing: Rupert’s Old Fashioned Rupert’s Whisky infused with Rosemary Course Three: Bittersweet Chocolate Fondant: House-made Frozen Chocolate Custard | Seasonal Fruit Gel Olive Oil Streusel Cocktail Pairing: Blueberry Whisky Sour or Featuring Stampede Rye Whisky
Sunday Afternoon Tea
CA$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We are pleased to welcome you to Oxbow Afternoon Tea! Our culinary team has curated a menu featuring high tea classics along with some Oxbow originals and weekly changing items. Serving Sweet and Savory scones with featured butters, assorted house made Petitfours, Devilled Eggs, French Onion Tart, Croque Madam, Finger Sandwiches and Quiche. Listed price is 65$ per person, does not include GST and gratuity. **Please note, we require 72 hours notice for any dietary restrictions

What 592 people are saying

OXBOW 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

OXBOW offers a "first class dining experience" with "exquisite" food and "attentive" service. Known for its "relaxing environment," the restaurant excels in happy hour specials and a "unique and creative" chef's menu. Some service issues noted, but the "fantastic" food and inviting atmosphere make it a must-try.

592 Reviews

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Joe
Calgary / Southern Alberta7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiter was very well-versed on the food. The surface was fantastic and was quiet and professional, and a perfect night out for us.
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Pablo
Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant with the changes made to the menu as always staff very friendly
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Craig VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was quite slow due to “influencers” being present and taking photos? Appreciated the chef coming to explain it to us and apologize - though is a bit confusing to understand how that could happen / interfere with Friday night service.
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Reg
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Brie en brioche was delicious, as was the gnocchi, radicchio salad; cod was a tad salty but that is likely just due to our taste, and it was nicely seared; carrot cake and key lime pie were excellent with Oxbow’s own twist; although they apologized for the pacing of the meal, we found it leisurely; definitely recommend
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Will VIP
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an excellent foodie gem! The outdoor patio was calm and relaxing, and the chef's tasting menu was a steal! Such great flavours and good portions!
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Svend
Vancouver / British Columbia6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a date night dinner prior to taking in some theatre. Different service level than before - servers not as knowledgeable as before but clearly the entire staff is more comfortable around each other. Their happy hour pricing is very good, with some neat addtions. Food was good but not spectacular as before. Staff did not present the food with flair, adding prep details and ingredients as before to their offering. My wife had the ravioli special which she felt was great - garlic bread was cool to touch with no butter served. I had steak with potatoes along with a mix of Brussel sprouts. Both were dressed in sauce which were different and did not mix well imo. Steak was cool when received, I asked for medium rare but the steak was rare in portions and served colder than expected. We really like oxbow and love the service generally, but this was a step down from previous evenings.
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Robert
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific service and delicious meal. The short rib is fantastic and the Brioche en Brie was to die for.
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Deana
Calgary / Southern Alberta28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place and amazing space. For the most part the good was good. I didn’t like a part of my entree and let them know. Overall great!
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Jolanta VIP
Las Vegas38 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
First time to the Oxbow. Food was delicious however it took a very long time to come out. There was one server and he was running all over the place. He and one of the chefs did come over to apologize which was appreciated. Despite the long waits between courses, the food was worth the wait. Thanks for a lovely evening.
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Vicki
Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I am not sure if it was just because it was Mother’s Day as I have been before without issue, but it seemed disorganized and the customer service upon getting there was lacking. Several groups were waiting past their reservation time and our table was given away and they had to set another table while we waited. Staff did not seem to be communicating or no one person was managing the reservations. Food was a bit cold when it should have been warm and the bread on the sandwiches was dry like they had been sitting out. Ourserver was lovely but forgot our drink order and I had to go find someone to get us our bill after we had waited for a while for someone to come by. The staff were all friendly with the exception of the girl at the front door but I think it could have been been better managed around customer service around arrivals no one seemed to know what was going on and there was no communication with the people waiting.
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FAQs

OXBOW does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes.

OXBOW is rated 4.4 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3

Additional information

Cross street
Memorial Drive and 10A Street NW
Neighborhood
Kensington
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
European, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Scott Redekopp
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.oxbowyyc.ca/
Phone number
(403) 670-7387
Private party facilities
Centrally located in the trendy Kensington district, Oxbow's stylish setting and unique space is the perfect location for private dinners, weddings, parties, corporate events and celebrations. Situated at Hotel Arts Kensington, offering additional accommodation options and other amenities. Afternoon Tea is the perfect for Bridal & Baby Showers!

OXBOW

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Fathers Day Dinner Experience

Sunday Afternoon Tea

Menu

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does OXBOW offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is OXBOW restaurant rated?

Is OXBOW currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information