We are proud to be included in the Vacay.ca list of Canada's Top 50 Restaurants!
With votes from the Canadian public and a team of 34 of the nation's top food experts judging, we are honoured to be included in the most definitive resource to fine dining in the country ever published!
Each day during the summer season, additional tables become available weather permitting, please call the restaurant directly 403 261-7670 as these tables are not available for online reservations.
A big thank you to Chef Hidekazu Tojo, of Tojo's in Vacouver, Nathan Fong, Chef Winfield and the team for two amazing nights of culinary collaboration! The Sold Out event, which took place on April 15th and 16th at River Café was an exploration of "Kaiseki" - A Japanese culinary art form that balances the taste, texture, appearance and colors of local, seasonal food for an extraordinary tasting experience.
Visit our Facebook Page to see the photo album.
Read these beautiful reviews of the event:
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Calgary Herald Blog
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Global Dish Blog
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West Jet's Up! Magazine
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We're already filling up for our Weekend Brunch in celebration of Mother's Day. Reserve now and enjoy a walk in the park and then linger over brunch at River Café with views of the park, the lagoon and the downtown skyline beyond. Our award-winning brunch is a treat.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Afternoon Retreat & Early Bird Dinner
We are open through the afternoon, offering a comfortable retreat and light dining after a walk in the park. Or enjoy our Early Bird Dinner Menu offered nightly from 4:30pm-5:30pm.
March 30, 2013
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Renowned Chef Hidekazu Tojo of Tojo's in Vancouver returns to Calgary for two nights of exceptional culinary collaboration with Chef Andrew Winfield.
Monday April 15th and Tuesday April 16th.
"Kaiseki"
A Japanese culinary art form that balances the taste, texture, appearance and colors of local, seasonal food for an extraordinary tasting experience.
Together the chefs will present an exquisite culinary journey through their respective regional landscapes. Each course expertly prepared and beautifully presented in careful sequence, enhancing the fresh seasonal ingredients of Spring for a contemporary take on the traditional "Kaiseki" dinner.
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Monday, April 15th, 2013
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
$160 + gratuity + GST
Includes hand-crafted Osake sake and extraordinary wine pairings.
Aperitif, canapé and sushi reception at 6pm.
Seven sensational seated courses at 7pm.
Special guest Vancouver Food Journalist Nathan Fong will provide an entertaining and informative narrative to the ingredients and presentations.
All fish and shellfish menu selections are Ocean Wise recommended.
Click here to see John Gilchrist's review of Tojo's last visit to River Café.
