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An extraordinary dining experience is to embark upon a journey. We have created a beautiful place in a spectacular setting and have tended to the details that make you feel at home: staff who care, chefs who are passionate about the quality of seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors, farmers and coastal fishermen practising responsible stewardship of the land, rivers and sea that bring to your palate a ‘taste of place’.

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  • A bowl of gourmet seafood dish featuring chunks of salmon, green cubes, and black caviar, garnished with edible purple flowers, green herbs, and a drizzle of green oil on a white creamy base.

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  • Picnic Baskets

    Order your picnic online for next day pick up. Portable and ready for lounging in the park, hopping on your bike, or hitting the trail.

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  • A variety of gourmet dishes on dark and light plates, including seafood, vegetables, bread, and garnishes, arranged on a dark surface.

    A Distinct Taste of Place

    Hosting Pluvio Restaurant + Rooms & Chef de Farm Shane Harper of Pearl Morissette for a Terroir Symposium Signature Dinner.

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A sign shaped like a fish with the words "RIVER CAFE" and "Prince's Island Park" hanging in a park with trees and flowers, a building with an arched entrance, and people in the background.

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