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River facing patio - OXBOW, Calgary, AB

OXBOW

4.5 (594)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Fusion / Eclectic
1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3E3

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 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
    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
  • 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!
  • 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
    Sunday Afternoon Tea Photo

What 594 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
OXBOW offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service" and "fantastic food." Guests praise the cozy atmosphere and unique menu offerings like the chef's tasting menu. Seasonal menu changes add excitement, and the happy hour specials are a hit. While service can be inconsistent during busy times, the staff's attentiveness and ability to accommodate dietary needs shine through. Whether for a romantic date night or a family dinner, OXBOW is a must-try for its "outstanding" culinary creations and welcoming environment.
594 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Joe

    Calgary / Southern Alberta7 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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OXBOW is rated 4.5 stars by 594 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Kensington

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for OXBOW

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
  • Phone number
  • 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!
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