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

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

4.7 (4407)
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 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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 4,407 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 "stunning venue" in Fish Creek Provincial Park, where "exceptional food" meets "top-notch service." The historic ranch house creates a charming and elegant atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Diners rave about the "delicious food," with standout dishes like lamb shank, beet salad, and baked Alaska.
                                              4,407 Reviews

                                              1. Tamara

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The food was very good and the service was fantastic. A great place to have lunch!

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                                              2. Don

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Attentive but not over the top service. Food perfectly prepared and calm, relaxed dining environment that’s far removed from the busier trendy spots downtown. A great choice all around. Thanks to Isabelle for the fantastic service!

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                                              3. Tonny

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                One of our favourite places. It was my friend’s birthday and they made it special! Lunch was great
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
                                                Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great lunch and that we could help make your friend’s birthday a little extra special. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🎉😊

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                                              4. Raina Bhasin VIP

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                We come here every year on our anniversary as we got married here back in 2016. Every year we get wonderful service. Always a pleasure to eat at Bow Valley Ranche
                                                Bow Valley Ranche RestaurantResponded 3 days ago
                                                Thank you so much for your continued support and kind words! It means the world to us that you choose to celebrate your anniversary with us year after year - especially knowing it all began here in 2016. We’re honoured to be part of your special tradition and look forward to welcoming you back for many more anniversaries to come! 💕

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                                              5. Lori

                                                Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                This was our first visit to Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant. Our party of 4 enjoyed both the Standard and Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs and the BVR Burger with Garden Salad. We started with Mimosas and a Continental Pastry Plate. It was all delicious with generous servings. Aidan, our waiter was hospitable, knowledgeable and efficient. The only slight disappointment was the noise level. But it’s a popular restaurant. Next time, we may request a table on the veranda.

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                                              6. Ginger

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

                                                4.0

                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                This is most likely our 11th time here. Our server, for the 2nd time, so glad to see him (Richard) is one of best servers around! Lamb was very very good, we do feel the lamb shank should come back. The porkchop was soooo good, tender, great portion with delicious sauce and the fluffiest potatoes! The beet salad is the best in the city, hands down. Skip the pasta, dry and bland. Bring back ravioli! ❤️

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                                              7. Briana

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

                                                3.0

                                                Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                1. Overall 3
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 2
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                Food was incredible (we had the striploin, lamb, chicken and pork chop) all cooked to perfection. Compliments to the chef! We usually never complain, but our server was pretty awful for such a big celebration (no smiles, no conversation, no romancing of dishes or drinks, clearly no knowledge of menu items, brought another round of a cocktail when we said we didn’t another, slow when we were clearly the servers only table). Food runner (not our server) was a very kind young man, very knowledgeable and did a great job romancing the dishes! Had to send 3 drinks back as the bartender didn’t know how to make simple cocktails. Very nice that they comped our dessert for the graduate. Very quiet for a Friday night but a very beautiful restaurant because of its location within Fish Creek Park! Perfect photo op!

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                                              8. Paul

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta11 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                We had our anniversary dinner here. Restaurant is in a historic ranch house in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Several rooms available for dining and also outdoor seating. There several large parties around us celebrating special occasions, so noise level was a bit higher but not too much that is was a negative. Staff are extremely attentive and very pleasant. Dana, our server, was fantastic. Highly recommend her. We have food allergies (peanuts and tree nuts) and the staff took this very seriously and adjusted items ordered accordingly. The Chef came out to assure us that everything was okay. A very good menu and wine selection. We had the beet salad and the soup of the day (a potatoe leak volute with maple smoked bacon flavour) to start. Both were excellent - great presentation, good portion sizes and fantastic flavour. We followed this with our main courses - a nicely prepared and presented halibut in a light sauce with vegetables and a fantastic lamb chop dish with brussel sprouts, butternut squash purée and a very tasty red wine reduction. We were thankful that the restaurant does not load up your plate with carbs and keeps the protiennas the focus. For desert we had an apricot tres leche and a guinness chocolate cheese cake -they both were outstanding and were such huge portions that we could have shared just one of them.

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                                              9. Darlene

                                                Calgary / Southern Alberta18 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on June 5, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Food was excellent, nicely presented.....and they actually read the comments upon booking that it was my birthday!! The piece of birthday cake was lovely complete with a candle. Good service too.

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                                              10. Pam

                                                Hawaii5 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on June 1, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Absolutely gorgeous venue with lovely staff. Good portions of food. Excellent preparation and excellent service. Such a relaxing atmosphere. We did not feel rushed. Wait staff was prompt, courteous, and very friendly. And expensive for the quality of the food and portions. Beverages were exceptional as well. Classy and casual atmosphere. I would highly recommend to anyone.

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                                              2 people
                                              7:00 PM
                                              Booked 39 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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