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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 #42 on the 2026 list.

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  • Book Your Holiday Party

    We offer private & semi-private areas to host groups up to
    100 guests seated or 150 for a cocktail reception.

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  • Thanksgiving Dinner In Your Home

    A delicious complete family-style dinner
    ready to finish in your home oven.

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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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Connecting you to Alberta’s foodscape. Join us for Alberta on the Plate, until Sunday August 16. We’re shining a spotlight on Alberta farmers, ranchers, brewers and distillers with a special five course Chef’s Tasting Menu. Benchm
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Food Day Canada began in 2003 as the World’s Longest Barbecue, created by food writer, Anita Stewart, to support Canadian beef farmers during a difficult time. It has since evolved into a nationwide celebration of Canadian agriculture, culinary
G I V E A W A Y ☀️ W I N two (2) Saturday Folk Fest tickets on Prince’s Island Park PLUS a River Café blanket and $100 gift card to use toward a River Café picnic. Saturday’s lineup includes Marty Stuart & His Fabulous