River Café Restaurant | Prince's Island Park, Calgary, Alberta

An extraordinary dining experience is to embark on a journey. We have created a beautiful place in an extraordinary setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home: staff who care, chefs who are passionate about quality and the regional seasonal ingredients that bring to your palate a taste of place.

Gift Card Bonus

Give a Gift and get a Gift

For every $100 Gift Card Purchased, receive a $25 Bonus Gift Card.

Available online for instant gifting, or over the phone at (403) 261-7670.

Offer valid until December 24th

Party Planning?

Make the Holidays Merry and Bright

The fire is lit, the snow is sparkling and the lights are twinkling. Come and get cosy - it's a beautiful time for a walk in the park.

The most wonderful time of year is also the busiest. Let us handle the details so you can focus on celebrating with family and friends. Whether your party is big or small we'll make it special for your and your guests here at the restaurant, or in your own home.

Christmas Turkey Dinner in your Home

It's like having our culinary team with you in your kitchen at home.

Pick up a fully prepared and ready to roast Turkey Dinner in Your Home for Christmas. We source the best quality free-range fresh Alberta Turkey, and will specially brine, truss and season it in a pan ready for roasting. Along with all the accompaniments, enjoy the warmth and smells of a full turkey dinner roasting in your oven, but let us do the work so that you can enjoy this time with family and friends.

Menu and details available HERE. Book soon - Limited quantities. Call (403) 261-7670.

New Year’s Eve

Ring in the New Year 2019

Delight in the best of regional ingredients sourced sustainably from the land and sea with a celebratory tasting menu and carefully curated wine pairings from our acclaimed cellar.

Early Sunset Seating 4:30 - 5:30pm

Includes a glass of bubbles

Late seating 9-10pm

Join Us in Punta Mita January 2019

Join the River Cafe Team
at the Punta Mita Chefs Table Series

January 23 - 27, 2019, Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

If you are lucky enough to be in Mexico in January, join the River Café team on culinary vacation in Punta Mita Mexico. Proprietor Sal Howell, Chef Matthias Fong, River Café’s Chef de Cuisine Eric Um and Pastry Chef Kevin Yang lead an interactive exploration of coastal Pacific Mexico’s terroir. Packages include a fishing trip, local markets, cooking demonstrations and dinners on the beach - January 23rd to 27th.