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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.

    Canada's 100 Best Restaurants

    We are thrilled to be #47 on the 2025 list.

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    YYC Food & Drink Signature Dinner Experience

    River Café hosts Chef David Leeder of Penny Crown/DOPO and Chef Camilo Kobek of Teatro on March 18th.

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  • A Distinct Taste of Place

    Chef Warren Barr of Pluvio Restaurant + Rooms and Chef de Farm Shane Harper of Pearl Morisette visit us for a Terroir Symposium Signature Dinner

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A snow-covered restaurant at dusk with warm outdoor lighting and string lights on trees.

Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch

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Tickets on sale now for @foodanddrink.exp signature culinary event as @rivercafeyyc chef @ktothewrist hosts @chefdavidleeder of @pennycrownyyc and chef @camilokobek of @teatrorestaurant. This collaboration is a meeting of paths shaped by a deep respe
Thank you, Avenue Magazine, for this honour. ⭐️ Best Overall Calgary Restaurant ⭐️ Best Downtown Restaurant ⭐️ Best Special Occasion Restaurant Runner up This recognition belongs to our passionate team who show up with dedication and drive for hos
Take #justawalkinthepark and enjoy our last week of our Happy Anniversary Hour with 35% off all beverages and appetizers. Weekdays 11–5pm. #35years #rivercafeyyc #yycfood #yychappyhour Photo: @py_lens
Take #justawalkinthepark and treat yourself to something a little sweet. Caramelized Honey Mousse with poached Bartlett pear, Ontario quince sorbet, buckwheat granola, black walnut and marigold. #rivercafeyyc #yyceats #pastry #dessert Photos: @py_le
We love participating in the @yychotchocolatefest each year, especially when proceeds support @calgarymealsonwheels. Our feature drink is a Cherry Meringue Mocha: rich chocolate, Vital Green Farms organic milk, BC cherry juice, served with cherry dus
Kyoquot Sound Smoked Sablefish, Poplar Bluff Farm Parsnip and Pear Purée, Pickled Bartlett Pear, Highwood Crossing Oat Crisp, XO Sauce. Our smoked sablefish begins its journey in the pristine, ice‑cold waters of Kyuquot Sound on Vancouver Isla
All month long, we’re proud to take part in #yycburgeritforward in support of local food banks. Every time you enjoy our feature burger, @lovecdnbeef donates the equivalent of one meal to @foodbankscanada ~ up to 20,000 meals across the country