The Ranche Restaurant

The Ranche Restaurant
Restaurant Cuisine:
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Calgary , AB T2P 0S5
#158
of 1289 restaurants in Calgary
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
23% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:We welcome you to The Ranche Restaurant. Located in south Calgary and surrounded by picturesque Fish Creek provincial park, The Ranche Restaurant is situated in a beautifully restored 19th century ranch house built by William Roper Hull. Our wonderful location is complimented by Chef Thomas Neukom's celebrated "Alberta Rocky Mountain" ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
23% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • the prices are actually pretty reasonable for a restaurant like this considering the fantastic meal and service.
  • Children friendly - wonderful spot.
  • Continues to be one of Calgary's outstanding restaurants.
  • Everything was superb.
  • made the experience even more enjoyable.
  • We were quite disappointed overall with this restaurant.
  • Great place!
  • Great food, great service, great experience.
  • Overall we were quite pleased with our dining experience.
  • A very nice place for a special occasion.
  • the ranche is an amazing place for a romantic dinner.
  • Our experience at The Ranche was very good.
  • But aside from that, I would definitely recommend the restaurant, and will be back again.
  • this is our favorite restaurant.
  • The dining experience was fabulous!
  • Was looking for a quiet, romantic spot for anniversary dinner, Found it !
  • All in all, a great experience.
  • The Ranche is our favourite restaurant for special occasions!
  • Great spot for a quite Brunch with friends and family.
Food
  • The food was delicious and the presentation was fantastic.
  • Great place for brunch.
  • well prepared with a different and slightly exotic mix of veggies and tastes.
  • The portions were just right, and so tasty.
  • A country place in the city, in an historic setting, with great ambience, exceptional service, and solid food.
  • We had a very pleasant dinner -
  • We were on a time crunch and the waiter and chef were incredibly accomodating.
  • We had great service and the food was outstanding.
  • Have been to you 5 years ago for lunch and it was simply wonderful to have dinner with my partner at The Ranche on Friday night....absolutely stunning and overall a fantastic dining experience.
  • It was a very nice dinner.
  • Another great meal at the Ranche....Plus the meal was excellent.
  • The music was some type of salsa, loud and deep.
  • The lobster bisque was outstanding, and very rich in flavour.
  • Great food, great service, great experience.
  • The menu featured a little of everything and for fine dining was reasonably priced.
  • The food at The Ranche is always fantastic....We have yet to have a bad meal.
  • the food was excellent and the portion sizes were perfect.
  • I felt uncomfortable dining there.
  • The selection of wine and beer made by our waiter was right on the money for our tastes.
  • Desserts were pricey but excellant!
  • The wine list was a bit confusing
  • Excellent service, and food just as excellent.
  • We always have great food and service at Cilantro's
  • Arguably some of the finest prepared food I have ever eaten, anywhere.
  • The food is consistantly great, the location is georgous
  • The staff is outstanding and the food is perfect.
  • The Halibut was the best I've ever had!
  • unique and interesting flavors.
  • The brunch was great
  • The dining experience was fabulous!
  • The food was excellent, well prepared
  • Was looking for a quiet, romantic spot for anniversary dinner, Found it !...The ambiance was great, the food and wine was excellent
  • We had a lovely dinner celebrating our wedding anniversary.
  • One meal we had was superb (the lamb);
  • Food, wine, service and ambiance were all fantastic.
  • Our Brunch was great!
Service
  • Service was personal and very good.
  • A country place in the city, in an historic setting, with great ambience, exceptional service, and solid food.
  • when alternate items, either food or beverage, (for those not available), are offered, prices should be given as well by the server.
  • We were on a time crunch and the waiter and chef were incredibly accomodating....The service was amazing and the food was beyond our expectations.
  • We had great service and the food was outstanding.
  • Our waitress was attentive and wonderful.
  • Service excellent, very attentive.
  • Great food, great service, great experience.
  • The service is great, with very knowledgeable and friendly servers.
  • the waitress was friendly and attentive.
  • Service was poor (slow and unattentive).
  • Excellent service, and food just as excellent.
  • Meticulous yet casual service.
  • The staff is outstanding and the food is perfect.
  • The service was pretty good, with the exception
  • Food, wine, service and ambiance were all fantastic.
  • Service was friendly and attentive, but not intrusive.
  • The waitress was great
  • Food was wonderful (the Manchego Prosciutto Monte Cristo is going to be my new favourite)and the service was very attentive.
Ambience
  • The food was delicious and the presentation was fantastic.
  • Beautiful, scenic location.
  • Wonderful ambiance, loved it.
  • A comfortable farmhouse style setting set in a Provincial Park....Because the furnishings are somewhat spartan the noise level could become uncomfortable with a spirited group.
  • A country place in the city, in an historic setting, with great ambience, exceptional service, and solid food.
  • Lovely views of countryside we will return.
  • You do not feel rushed but instead was able to sit back (in their very comfortable chairs), relax and enjoy your meal in a very relaxed atmosphere.
  • Quiet, relaxed, with a charming ambience.
  • The music was some type of salsa, loud and deep.
  • it made for a cozy and romantic dining experience.
  • The atmosphere was stuffy and slightly pretentious.
  • The view from our window seat was fantastic
  • Very cool rustic vibe which complimented the wild game menu.
  • The food is consistantly great, the location is georgous
  • The Ranche is a perfect location for a romantic dinner or a special occasion group event.
  • if you go during peak times/days, expect the main dining area to get fairly loud -
  • Loved the rustic ambiance.
  • Great location and character.
  • We were a group of 5 and we sat at a great table near the fireplace for brunch.
  • Was looking for a quiet, romantic spot for anniversary dinner, Found it !
  • Food, wine, service and ambiance were all fantastic.
Value
  • the prices are actually pretty reasonable for a restaurant like this considering the fantastic meal and service.
  • when alternate items, either food or beverage, (for those not available), are offered, prices should be given as well by the server.
  • The prices were very appropriate for the size of the portions.
  • Desserts were pricey but excellant!
  • the food does have a higher price point but you certainly get what you pay for.

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