Make a Reservation

Now booking reservations starting May 2019.

Reserve your table online or call us at (403) 261-7670.
For parties larger than 8 guests, please phone the restaurant.
For larger groups visit our Events Page.

Restaurant full? During Patio Season, additional tables become available daily. Call us.

Chef's Tasting Menu

Join us for a unique culinary journey with our acclaimed Chef’s Tasting Menu. The multi-course experience is prepared specifically for you, and changes daily to reflect what is in season. The cost is $95 per person plus GST.
Whole Table Participation Required

Large Parties

Planning a birthday party or a meeting of the team? Our dedicated Events Manager will help you choose a menu that is just right for your group, and can help coordinate the thoughtful details that make your gathering festive and unique.

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Private Events

We love to celebrate. Whether it’s an interactive cocktail reception with passed canapés and Chef’s stations you’re looking for, or a seated dinner featuring a multi course tasting menu and wine pairings, or something in between, we are at your service.

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Special Requests

We are happy to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions; vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free modifications are available. Please let us know when you make your reservation if you have any special requests.

Getting to the Restaurant

There are three footbridges leading onto the island. The main access is the Jaipur Bridge from Eau Claire Market area at 3rd Street SW. There is also a bridge two city blocks distance at the east end of the island accessible from 6th Street SW, and the third is on the north side of the island crossing the Bow River and Memorial Drive at the Calgary Curling Club.

Parking

The River Café has no designated parking. The Eau Claire Market area offers public parking. Underground heated parking is available below Eau Claire Market. On the North side of the river off Memorial Drive, Near the Curling Club, there is a Calgary Parking Authority parking lot with free parking after 6 p.m.