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 (596)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Fusion / Eclectic

1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3

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2 people

Jul 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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
Fusion / Eclectic, European
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

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
Esquimalt Vermouth Dinner
CA$151.25 per person
Prepaid
Aug 6, 2025 only
Join us at Oxbow for a uniquely Canadian culinary experience, where our thoughtfully crafted tasting menu is paired with the award-winning creations of Esquimalt Vermouth & Aperitifs. Based in British Columbia, Esquimalt has earned international acclaim for their small-batch vermouths and aperitifs, known for their depth, balance, and botanical complexity. Throughout the evening, select courses will be paired with Esquimalt’s vermouths served neat, while others will feature cocktails designed to highlight their versatility and character. This special dinner is a celebration of seasonal cuisine done by Chef Junell Mission, exceptional craft, and the vibrant collaboration between two proudly Canadian makers. Guests will also have the unique opportunity to meet Quinn Palmer, one of the owners of Esquimalt, and hear firsthand the story behind one of Canada’s most celebrated vermouth producers. Price is included Tax and Gratuity

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What 596 people are saying

OXBOW reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Oxbow offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious food" and "top-notch service." Guests appreciate the "relaxing environment" and "inviting atmosphere," with standout dishes like the "Brussels sprout salad" and "duck wings." Though some experienced service delays, the "friendly staff" often compensates with sincere apologies. Highly recommended for "unique and creative" menu options.

596 Reviews

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Martin
Calgary / Southern Alberta3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we had a table outside, which was very nice, a little noisy with the cars, but the ambiance was great. Service was top-notch and food was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the Oxbow.
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Geoff
Calgary / Southern Alberta12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic experience! Our waiter was an 11 out of 10, and the food was top notch. The decor and ambiance couldn’t have been more perfect for an afternoon tea. Could have stayed all day.
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Beka VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal and the service was exceptional. Great recommendations, all around and very prompt. Brussels sprout salad was delicious as were the duck wings highly recommend you check this place out.
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Peter VIP
Hawaii12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great experience. Food and service are always first rate, and they always accommodate my lactose intolerance. Thanks for a great evening!
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Joe
Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
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 on June 7, 2025
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 Columbia8 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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OXBOW is rated 4.4 stars by 596 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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
Fusion / Eclectic, European
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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Sunday Afternoon Tea

Esquimalt Vermouth Dinner

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What 596 people are saying

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