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Royal Stewart Dining Room, Waterton Park, AB

Royal Stewart Dining Room

4.3
4.3
310 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Canadian
You’ll find an elegant dining experience with a relaxed and refined atmosphere at the Prince of Wales Hotel with the Royal Stewart Dining Room, Windsor Lounge and Afternoon Tea.

Take part in a time honored Waterton tradition with Afternoon Tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Inspired by British tradition, Afternoon Tea features a selection of teas from Tea Forté and a variety of delectable sandwich squares and pastries.

Tea is served in the Royal Stewart Dining Room, which overlooks Waterton Lake for some of the most spectacular views around. Join us for this unique experience daily from 12 PM to 4 PM during the summer operating season.

Looking for Dinner, join us in the Royal Stewart Dining Room between 5 PM - 9:30 PM and watch the sunset while you dine on locally inspired dishes.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Waterton Park

  • Cross street

    AB-5, Waterton Park, AB T0K 2M0, Canada

  • Parking details

    Hotel Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

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  1. Ciara

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a perfect afternoon tea, I could not ask for more. The only thing that I couldn't understand was why the staff were all wearing Scottish kilts in a swiss alpine-esque hotel with a name referencing Wales. It was still wonderful though!
  2. Brad

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I enjoyed the nice variety of teas and the triple tier tray that had sandwiches and rolls on the bottom, tasty bites on the middle and dessert-type items on the top. The service was great!
  3. DPatrickRyan

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Cons: Cucumber sandwiches had too much cream cheese and too little cucumber. Tea was artificially flavoured. Water for tea wasn't piping hot. (I HATE lukewarm tea.) Banana cream tarts had condensate/liquid on top of the banana custard. Seating was in the dining room, not in the lounge (with a view) as illustrated on the web site. Pros: The scones were very nice. Service was fine. All in all, not the top-shelf experience I was expecting. Heritage Park's tea is much nicer.
  4. JustheMomma

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The afternoon with my daughters and grandaughter was a wonderful experience. This was a gift from my employer upon retirement from 45 years of nursing. I first had high tea with my grandmother in England over 50 years ago and have always enjoyed the experience. The day was a wonderful day of laughter and more memories of a high tea. We shall return.
  5. PTibb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We attended for High Tea and loved it. The server (Maya) was fantastic and really made us feel welcome. The food was delicious and the ambiance and view was spectacular. At first glance it did not seem like very much food on the tiers, but I can confirm that we felt we had to roll out of the restaurant by the time we were done. Overall a very pleasurable experience and a definite repeat for next year.
  6. NoraB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The views and setting is spectacular. Friendly waitress. Delicious generous food. I have had lots of afternoon teas and this one is very inexpensive for what you get.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food & service was excellent! It was such a lovely setting for dinner on our last evening in Waterton!
  8. FluffyYeg

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best scones and tea biscuit I’ve ever had (and I had a lot when I lived in the UK).
  9. JudyM

    New Mexico

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The three of us felt like we were in heaven. Everything about our experience felt over-the-top. Thanks to everyone at “The Prince” who made this experience happen. Thanks also to the glory of our beautiful planet for such a divine setting. I can only hope that this place and the energy of humankind within will continue to be accessible for the next 100 years!
  10. JuliaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect food, service, setting! Once in a lifetime for us
  11. LisaO

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing ! What a fun time. I did however like it better in the Main room not the dining room. Limited views for everyone at table
  12. AnnetteL

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and our High Tea experience at the Royal Stewart Dining Room! The staff are all extremely friendly and accommodating, the ambiance and views couldn't be better. The food was delicious, and I look forward to returning again someday!
  13. LynneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We weren't able to stay at the hotel, but were able to make dining reservations. It was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is wonderful - beautiful view and great historic hotel. The food was very good - 4 of us each chose a different meal - all 4 meals were excellent. It's a little pricey but we thought it was worth it. Service was a little slow, but think the servers were stretched with many tables. We didn't mind. A fun experience overall.
  14. JudyM

    New Mexico

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    High tea exceeded my expectations. Food was fresh, staff were simply excellent and the environment of the hotel was awesome!
  15. JohnB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Sandwiches were not fresh and soggy. Service was good and tea choice was acceptable
  16. MarciaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fun place to spend an afternoon. Enjoyed our short time in Watertown and our stop at Prince of Wales Hotel.
  17. SusanP

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional place to view the Canadian Rockies while you dine.
  18. LynnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Very enjoyable the best scones I've ever had. Been in twice this year for tea and both times had different scone options and they were all wonderful. Only complaint is that the flies were very bothersome. Plus my tea water wasn't very hot. Will definitely be back
  19. SylvainT

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service excellent et attentionné Entrée excellente et diversifiée Repas principal moyen…même un peu décevant pour le prix.
  20. LaurieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service and ambiance was great. This was our first time at the Royal Stewart Dinning Room and we would definitely go again. My only complaint would be the $10.50 parking fee. I feel that after you've already paid to enter the park and are Dinning at the restaurant you shouldn't have to pay for parking as well.
  21. AnnJ

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice setting! Beautiful views! Delicious food! Great service! Maybe a bit over priced but all in all a very enjoyable experience!
  22. BobE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful and it would be very difficult to beat the ambiance and setting. Our server was very good, attentive and very friendly. We love afternoon teas and were a little taken aback by the fact the tea was not served in tea pots and the cream came in little plastic disposable cups. My husband is a tea snob and expects a certain temperature of his water so that the tea can be properly brewed. My husband had to ask for a new cup of hot water that would be microwaved to make it hotter. Overall, it was pleasant, but we’ve definitely had better.
  23. AngelQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delightful! The whole experience was amazing, the food was great, the tea selection was wonderful. Well worth the money for the experience.
  24. TomK

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyable tea in beautiful location. Reservations in advance a must. If you strike out, there are also beautiful views from the bar or lobby.
  25. TerriG

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful afternoon. The food and staff were fantastic. We will always remember our experience. Thank you to all the Staff!
  26. AnthonyR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    The restaurant is (barely) acceptable. When a special dish - elk ragout - is still on the menu, but with ordinary beef substituted for the elk, you know there is a problem. A special request that we had made months before the actual date for a window table (this was a special birthday dinner) was completely ignored with a statement that all tables are first-come first-served. Not impressed.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Accommodated allergies and were kind & helpful. Beautiful view at sunset.
  28. JanO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    We looked forward to our high tea and sadly were disappointed. The service was spotty at best, with wait staff friendly enough but seem tired of doing their job. Food was not that good- sandwiches dry, sweet seemed like left overs and scones sadly where dry and hard too. Tea was tasty. Sad experience.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Western Austral

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely view, friendly staff, tasty food
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our first wedding anniversary. We had a perfect dinner. Incredible food, service and the best views in town!
  31. KBR1968

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The room gets very warm in the afternoon, to the point we cut our dining experience short.
  32. SheilaD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Very disappointing. Not at all elegant. No table linens. Sandwich bread was dry; some pastries were tasteless. No saucers for spoons or tea bags so we had to just plop them on the table. Server never took away our trash. WORST of all, one person in our table of 6 declared her nut allergy, but the server FORGOT to tell the kitchen and the trays came with 2 items that could have killed her had she not double checked before eating them. Disgraceful. We will never visit again or recommend visiting.
  33. MeaganB

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Perfect value for the money. My daughter was four years old and joined me for tea and was not charged for her plate which was a very nice surprise. I was however surprised that we did not receive matching China tea cups to the plate and saucer set… The modern style tea cups were a little disappointment as well as the commercial honey and milk creamer’s rather than a milk carafe, not typical to Fairmont standards. The value for the seating was perfect and we had a wonderful time.
  34. MatthewT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Tea was great, but disappointed that it was from a 3rd party vendor. The bread sandwich was stale. Too many flies, felt like it was a picnic! Waitress spoke very fast, with her accent (not her fault) it was sometimes hard to understand her. Just speak slowly, all would have been good. On a side note; how often do the carpets get cleaned? They are disgusting dirty, look at the path into kitchen along the walls, night and day difference. Clean carpets would make a huge difference!
  35. CassidieL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very fun, delicious, and loved it all. The view was perfect and food was perfect amount. Would do again
  36. AllisonR

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting Canada
  37. Kris

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ashley, our sever was great. They were busy but made everyone feel special. I’d dine again
  38. Epidelite

    Calgary

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    They are now charging non refundable $10.50 to park whilst dining. Most restaurants will offer free parking if you’re dining there. Cash grab! Asked for window table - none free. 15 mins later someone went straight to a window table! It was very hot. Fans would have helped. Last visit here fans were available. At entrance a no abuse policy was posted due to staff shortage- but this is no excuse for missed orders eg we ordered two drinks and it was missed until I asked again politely for fear of the no abuse sign!!! Food was good as usual. Waiter tried hard to do his best serving us. Stop charging dining guests a parking fee even if I’m not staying there. We eat here every time we come to waterton and we come here often. Hope you can attract more staff!
  39. LucyE

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved the cauliflower gnocchi. The elk ragout is good
  40. WilliamC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a traditional high tea. Food was wonderful! I can recommend this as an experience to remember!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables

FAQs

Royal Stewart Dining Room is rated 4.3 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Royal Stewart Dining Room

AB - 5, Waterton Park, AB T0K 2M0

Additional information

  • Cross street

    AB-5, Waterton Park, AB T0K 2M0, Canada

  • Neighborhood

    Waterton Park

  • Hours of operation

    Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Canadian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Hotel Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brian Van Nieuwkerk

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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