
River Café
Open nowCanadian · Calgary
Located on Prince's Island Park in downtown Calgary, River Café serves locally sourced seasonal Canadian cuisine and is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Summer 2026
To Start
- Fresh Shucked Oysters$30 / half dozen
Pickled Mans Organic Ginger House Made Hot Sauce, Seasonal Mignonette
- Trafford Farms Greens$18
Land of Dreams Radish, Pickled Strawberry Garden Oregano, Chamomile Vinaigrette
- Hydragreens Red Romaine$21
Grizzly Gouda Sourdough Pearls, Mans Hardboiled Egg Galimax Sun-Dried Tomato, Nettle Green Goddess
- Broxburn Tomatoes$18
Fairwinds Farm Goat Chèvre, Compressed Cucumber, Buckwheat Garden mint, Mans Organic Rhubarb and Honey Vinaigrette
- Sudo Farms Grilled Broccolini$24
Highwood Crossing Sunflower Seed, Sylvan Star Gouda Sourdough Pangrattato, Pork Lardo, Wild Leek Sambal
- Poplar Bluff Potato Agnolotti$26
Sudo Farms Caulini, Raisin and Walnut Agrodulce Blue D'Elizabeth, Garden Marigold
- Kyuquot Sound Smoked Sablefish$28
Poplar Bluff Fermented Potato, Mans Organic Cucumber Cilantro, XO Sauce
- Benchmark Beef Tartare$25
Ear To The Earth Garlic Scape, Black Garlic Aioli Mans Organic Ginger, Avonlea Cheddar Chip
Main
- Trafford Farms Lion's Mane Mushroom$42
Southern Skies Scallion, Deepwater Greens, Pickled Carrot Pepita, Margaret's Kimchi, Bulgogi Glaze
- Yukon Arctic Char$48
Sudo Farms Snow Peas, Beluga Lentils, Okanagan Peach Glaze Garden Cress and Buttermilk Emulsion
- Haidi Gwaii Halibut$64
Sudo Farms Fava Beans, Broxburn Sweet Banana Peppers Fingerling Potato, Pickled Taber Corn, Lobster Bisque, Lovage
- Lambtastic Farms Lamb Sirloin$58
Heritage Harvest Red Fife, Sudo Farms Broccoli and Walnut Purée Southern Skies Kale, Oyster Caramel, Okanagan Cherry Jus
- Rangeland Bison Striploin$72
Poplar Bluff Potato and Spruce Tip Rösti, Chestnut Mushrooms Southern Skies Swiss Chard, Saskatoon Berry Jus
- Top Grass Beef Tenderloin$74
Broxburn Eggplant Moussaka, Ramp Gremolata Mans Organic Charred Onion, Crispy Chickpea Pearls Smoked Eggplant and Horseradish Purée
- Farming Worx Duck Breast$57
Broxburn Baby Carrots, Saskatchewan Wild Rice Hemp Heart Romesco, Chicken Chicharrón, Parsley
To Share
- Red Lentil Hummus$19
Forno Baked Sourdough Flatbread Okanagan Sumac, Basil Pistou
- Fish & Game Board$36
Selection of Cured Meats, Seasonal Potted Seafood, Smoked Salmon River Café Pickles, Preserves & Crackers
- Chef’s 5 CourseTasting Menu $130$130
Whole Table Participation Required Optional Wine Pairings Available {Priced per Person} Complimentary Highwood Crossing Red Fife Sourdough Bread House-Churned Butter, Vancouver Island Sea Salt
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner In Your Home Menu
From the restaurant's menu pageEnjoy delicious free-range local turkey from Winter’s Turkey Farm, honey brined, trussed and ready to roast in your home oven. This is a complete family-style dinner fully prepared and ready to finish in your home kitchen, includes full instructions. Dinner menu description below. Pick-up at River Café on Saturday October 10th between 9am - 10am Pick up at River Café on Saturday October 10th between 9-10am $690.00 + gst Serves up to 10-12 guests
- Winter’s Farm Free Range Whole Turkey
- Parsley & Chive Butter
- Innisfail Growers Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Brown Butter Crumble, Maple Glaze *GF
gluten-free - Leffers Farm Roasted Carrots
Fairwinds Farm Goat Feta, Apple & Ginger Gastrique Fraser Valley Hazelnuts *GF
gluten-freecontains nuts - Trafford Farms Green Salad
Candied Walnuts, Cranberry Vinaigrette *GF/DF
gluten-freedairy-freecontains nuts - Poplar Bluff Organics Fennel & Sage Stuffing
Highwood Crossing Red Fife Sourdough Amiable Organics Celery *DF
dairy-free - Poplar Bluff Organics Mashed Potatoes
Ear to the Earth Farm Roasted Garlic & Vital Greens Farm Buttermilk *GF
gluten-free - Haskap Berry Compote
*GF/DF
gluten-freedairy-free - Sage Gravy
*GF/DF
gluten-freedairy-free - Bartlett Pear Sticky Toffee Pudding
Honey Caramel, Chantilly Cream, Walnut Praline
contains nuts
Summer 2026
To Start
- $30$30
- Fresh Shucked Oysters - Half Dozen$30
Mans Organic Ginger, House Hot Sauce, Mignonette
- $21$21
- Hydragreens Red Romaine$21
Mans Hardboiled Egg, Grizzly Gouda Sourdough Pearls Sun-Dried Tomato, Nettle Green Goddess
- $18$18
- Trafford Farms Greens$18
Land of Dreams Radish, Pickled Strawberry Garden Oregano, Chamomile Vinaigrette
- Broxburn Tomatoes$18
Fairwinds Farm Goat Chèvre, Compressed Cucumber, Buckwheat Garden mint, Mans Organic Rhubarb and Honey Vinaigrette
- $25$25
- Benchmark Beef Tartare$25
Ear To The Earth Garlic Scape, Black Garlic Aioli Ginger, Avonlea Cheddar Chip
- $19$19
- Red Lentil Hummus$19
Forno Baked Sourdough Flatbread Okanagan Sumac, Basil Pistou
- $26$26
- Forno Baked Sourdough Flatbread$26
Broxburn San Marzano Tomato, Old West Buffalo Mozzarella Honey Gastrique, Basil
- $36$36
- Fish & Game Board$36
Selection of Cured Meats, Seasonal Potted Seafood Smoked Salmon, Pickles, Preserves & Crackers
Main
- $34$34
- Trafford Farms Lions Mane$34
Southern Skies Scallion, Deepwater Greens Pepita, Margaret's Kimchi, Bulgogi Glaze
- $32$32
- Hand Cut Pappardelle$32
Rangeland Bison Bolognese, Sylvan Star Grizzly Gouda Cold Pressed Canola Oil
- $36$36
- Pan Seared Yukon Arctic Char$36
Trafford Farms Greens, Puffed Wild Rice Fennel and Sumac Marmalade
- $39$39
- Benchmark Angus Beef Flank Steak$39
Barley Risotto, Carrot and Hemp Heart Romesco Edgar Farms Asparagus, Parsley
- $37$37
- Farming Worx Duck Confit$37
Busy Bee Organics Duck Fat Fingerling Potato Trafford Farms Lions Mane Mushroom, Grilled Southern Skies Kale Cherry Gel
- $30$30
- Benchmark Beef Burger$30
Broxburn Tomato and Bacon Jam, Sylvan Star Gouda, Basil Aioli Southern Skies Butterleaf, Potato Bun, Busy Bee Potato Salad
- Complimentary Highwood Crossing Red Fife Sourdough Bread
House-Churned Butter, Vancouver Island Sea Salt
SUMMER 2025 Canadian Seasonal Cuisine Supporting regional and local purveyors, farmers and coastal fishermen practicing responsible stewardship of the land, rivers and sea.
- Island Fizz12
Prosecco & Seasonal Okanagan Juice
- Café Espresso Martini15
Vodka, Kahlua, Licor 43, Espresso, Chocolate Bitters.
- Okanagan Orchard Pressed Juice6
- Hot Okanagan Pressed Apple Cider7
- Monogram Coffee
(Served with Vital Green Farms Organic Milk)
- Brewed Coffee5
- Espresso, Americano5
- Cappuccino6
- Latte6.5
- Fair Trade Hot Chocolate7
- Selection of Teas6
Organic Assam, Chamomile, Green Houjicha Peppermint, Earl Grey Mountain Berry
WEEKEND BRUNCH — TO START
- PASTRY TRIO15
Fresh Every Morning From Our Bakery
- VITAL GREEN FARM YOGURT PARFAIT10
Highwood Crossing Granola, Fresh Fruit
- FRESH SHUCKED OYSTERS30/HALF DOZEN
House Made Hot Sauce & Seasonal Mignonette Pickled Mans Organic Ginger
- RED LENTIL HUMMUS18
Okanagan Sumac, Basil & Spinach Pistou Flax Seed Crackers
- FISH & GAME BOARD35
Selection of Cured Meats Seasonal Potted Seafood, Smoked Salmon River Café Pickles, Preserves & Flax Seed Crackers (Serves 2)
- SELECTION OF ARTISAN CHEESE33
Sylvan Star Grizzly Gouda, Red Deer, AB Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar, PEI Bleu d’Élizabeth, QC River Café Pickles, Preserves & Flax Seed Crackers
SIDES
- ONE BUTTERMILK PANCAKE9
- POPLAR BLUFF POTATO HASH6
- SINGLE FRESH BAKED PASTRY5
- LAMBTASTIC HONEY & LAMB SAUSAGES16
- HILLVIEW HERITAGE FARM SMOKED BACON8
- HILLVIEW HERITAGE FARM HONEY HAM6
- MIXED GREENS, HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING7
MAINS
- MANS FARM EGGS21
Soft Poached, Scrambled or Over Easy Poplar Bluff Potato Hash, Sourdough Toast CHOICE OF: Creamed Spinach & Oyster Mushrooms
- MANS FARM EGGS23
Soft Poached, Scrambled or Over Easy Poplar Bluff Potato Hash, Sourdough Toast CHOICE OF: Hillview Heritage Farm Double Smoked Bacon
- MANS FARM EGGS24
Soft Poached, Scrambled or Over Easy Poplar Bluff Potato Hash, Sourdough Toast CHOICE OF: Lambtastic Honey & Lamb Sausage
- MANS FARM EGGS22
Soft Poached, Scrambled or Over Easy Poplar Bluff Potato Hash, Sourdough Toast CHOICE OF: Hillview Heritage Farm Honey Ham
- EGGS BENEDICT23
Roasted Garlic & Herb Biscuit, Soft Poached Eggs Hollandaise, Poplar Bluff Potato Hash CHOICE OF: Oyster Mushrooms, Spinach & Cheese Curds
- EGGS BENEDICT26
Roasted Garlic & Herb Biscuit, Soft Poached Eggs Hollandaise, Poplar Bluff Potato Hash CHOICE OF: Braised Beef Short Rib & Caramelized Onion
- EGGS BENEDICT24
Roasted Garlic & Herb Biscuit, Soft Poached Eggs Hollandaise, Poplar Bluff Potato Hash CHOICE OF: Cured Arctic Char, Crispy Shallot, Dill
- HAIDA GWAII HALIBUT CAKES24
Brandade, Soft Poached Eggs Trout Roe, Beurre Monté
- SMOKED SALMON TARTELETTE25
Forno Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Mans Farm Egg Fairwinds Farm Goat Feta, Hollandaise
- CROQUE MADAME25
Hillview Heritage Farm Honey Ham Avonlea Cheddar Mornay, Fried Egg Green Salad
- BENCHMARK BEEF BURGER29
Fried Mans Farm Egg, Pickled Green Tomatoes,Gouda Southern Skies Butter-Leaf, Jalapeño Aioli, Bacon Jam
- BUTTERMILK PANCAKES18
Hazelnut Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Seasonal Fruit Preserve
NOTES
- All seafood selections are the best sustainable choices as recommended by Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise Program.
- One Dollar from every Red Lentil Hummus will go to BB4CK to connect kids to the food they need to l earn, grow & play.
Weekend Brunch
From the restaurant's menu pageSummer 2026
Mains
- Mans Farm Eggs
Soft Poached, Scrambled or Over Easy. Served with Poplar Bluff Potato Hash & Sourdough Toast. Choice of: Creamed Spinach & Oyster Mushrooms Hillview Heritage Farm Double Smoked Bacon Fennel & Coriander Lambtastic Sausage Hillview Heritage Farm Honey Ham
- Eggs Benedict$26
Roasted Garlic & Herb Biscuit, Soft Poached Eggs Hollandaise, Poplar Bluff Potato Hash Choice of: Oyster Mushrooms, Spinach & Cheese Curds Braised Beef Short Rib & Caramelized Onion Arctic Char Croquette, Crispy Shallot, Dill
- Haida Gwaii Halibut Cakes$26 $25
Brandade, Beurre Monté Trout Roe, Soft Poached Eggs
- Smoked Cape D'Or Salmon Bagel$25 $26
Fried Mans Farm Egg, Herb Cream Cheese Sudo Farms Red Onion, Barrel Pickels, Dill
- Mans Organic Tomato Sandwich$26 $30
Prairie West Bacon, Southern Skies Lettuce Garlic Aioli, Marble Rye bread
- Benchmark Beef Burger$30 $22
Mans Farm Fried Egg, Broxburn Tomato, Bacon Jam Sylvan Star Grizzly Gouda, Basil Aioli, Potato Bun
- Buttermilk Pancakes$22
Maple Dulce de Leche, Blueberry Compote Black Walnut, Crème Fraîche
To Share
- Pastry Trio$15
Fresh Every Morning From Our Bakery
- Fresh Shucked Oysters$30 / Half Dozen
House Made Hot Sauce & Seasonal Mignonette, Pickled Mans Organic Ginger
- Red Lentil Hummus$19
Okanagan Sumac, Basil & Spinach Pistou Flax Seed Cracker
- Vital Green Farm Yogurt Parfait$10
Highwood Crossing Oat Granola, Sunrise Saskatoon Berries
- Fish & Game Board$36
Selection of Cured Meats, Seasonal Potted Seafood, Smoked Salmon, Preserves and Flax Seed Crackers (Serves 2)
- Selection of Artisan Cheese$33
Sylvan Star Grizzly Gouda, Red Deer, Alberta Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar, PEI Bleu d'Elizabeth, Warwick, Quebec, Pickles, Preserves and Flax Seed Crackers
Sides
- 1/2 Order Pancakes$11
- Poplar Bluff Potato Hash$7
- Single Fresh Baked Pastry$5
- Lambtastic Lamb and Honey Sausages$17
- Prairie West Smoked Bacon$9
- Prairie West Honey Ham$7
- Mixed Greens, Honey Mustard Dressing$8
River Café Kids Menu
- Egg Sandwich$9
Fried Mans Farm Egg, Sylvan Star Gouda Cheese Smoked Bacon, Ketchup
- Kids French Toast$11
Maple Dulce de Leche, Pear Butter Fraser Valley Hazelnut, Crème Chantilly
- One Egg & Toast$12
Mans Farm Egg Cooked the way You Like Served with Toast and Bacon
- Freshly Baked Oatmeal Cookie$4
- Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie$4
Fall 2026
Dessert
- Angel Food Cake$16
Canola Seed, Vital Green Farms Crème Mans Organic Rhubarb, Strawberry & Sumac Gel Canola Seed, Vital Green Farms Crème Taylor Fladgate 20yo Tawney Port $16
- Chocolate Crèmeux$16
Sea Buckthorn Ice Cream, Toasted Meringue, Buckwheat Cocoa Nib Crunch Domain Pouderoux Maury $9
- Dulce De Leche Tiramisu$16
Sourdough Sponge Cake, Raspberry, Caramelized Whey Dulce, Mascarpone Cave Springs Late Harvest Riesling $15 $9
- Seasonal Sorbet$9
Smoked Gosford Maple, Meringue Henriques Madeira $14
- Artisan Cheese Selection$33
Sylvan Star Grizzly Gouda - Red Deer, Alberta One year aged Gouda. Strong firm texture while remaining smooth and creamy on the palate. Hints of nuts & caramel with a salty tang. Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar - Prince Edward Island Complex flavours with the aroma of fruit and toasted nuts. Firm texture with rich, full bodied flavors with a tangy bite at the end. Fromagerie du Presbytére Bleu d'Elizabeth - Warwick, Quebec This pasteurized cow's milk blue cheese is aromatic with a perfect salt balance. It is made in the style of a Roquefort. River Café Preserve, Pickles, House Made Flax Seed Crackers
- River Café Custom Cake
Looking to make your reservation extra special? Wow your guests with a custom River Café cake. Perfect for birthday celebrations, anniversary or any occasion that has you looking for something extra special. One tier, 6” round cake, serves up to 7 guests. We require a minimum 72 hours notice for orders. We require 48 hours notice for cancellation or credit card on file will be charged.
Picnic Menu
From the restaurant's menu pagePlan your escape to Prince’s Island Park – minutes away from downtown, miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. *order your picnic a minimum of 24 hours in advance*
To Share
- Salt Craft Charcuterie$19
Cured Lonza and Salumi, 2oz each. Salt Craft Meat Co. is a locally based company who takes pride in using free-range naturally raised pork & quality simple ingredients. Serves 1-2 people.
- Artisan Cheese$16
Enjoy 1oz of Alberta’s Sylvan Star Grizzly Gouda and 1oz of Avonlea Clothbond Cheddar cheese. Includes River Café flaxseed lavosh crackers. Serves 1-2 people.
- Red Lentil Hummus$12
Our signature appetizer, prepared with Okanagan sumac and basil pistou garnish. Served with flax seed lavosh crackers. Serves 1-2 people.
- Gull Valley Tomato Salad$12
A bright tomato salad served with Fairwinds Farm goat feta, rhubarb vinaigrette, garden mint. Serves 1-2 people.
- Green Goddess & Vegetable Crudité$14
Crisp local vegetables served with green goddess dressing.
Sandwiches
- Cape D’Or Smoked Salmon Sandwich$19
Herb Cream Cheese, Pickled Red Onion, Dill, Kaiser Roll. Gluten Free Bun available.
gluten-free option - Winter's Farm Turkey Sandwich$19
Sylvan Star Gouda, Broxburn Farm Tomato, Brassica Mustard Aioli, Southern Skies Romaine, Demi-Baguette. Gluten Free Bun available.
gluten-free option - Caprese Sandwich$19
Old West Ranch Buffalo Mozzarella, Broxburn Farm Tomato, Basil Pistou, Southern Skies Romaine, Demi-Baguette. Vegetarian. Gluten Free Bun available.
vegetariangluten-free option
From the Bakery
- Highwood Crossing Farm Oatmeal Cookie$4 each
Baked fresh daily.
- Cacao Barry Chocolate Chip Cookie$4 each
Baked fresh daily.
- Chocolate Brownie$4
Cocao Barry Chocolate *GF
gluten-free
Kid's Picnic Bag
Winter’s Farm turkey sandwich with Sylvan Star mild gouda cheese and aioli on a kaiser roll, one oatmeal cookie & an organic Kiju apple/grape juice box. Packed in a River Café mini tote bag.
- Kid's Picnic Bag$16
Winter’s Farm turkey sandwich with Sylvan Star mild gouda cheese and aioli on a kaiser roll, one oatmeal cookie & an organic Kiju apple/grape juice box. Packed in a River Café mini tote bag.
River Café Picnic for Two
Choice of two sandwiches, red lentil hummus with house-made flaxseed lovash crackers and two chocolate brownies. Add a wicker basket or River Café picnic tote to complete your experience.
- River Café Picnic for Two$55
Choice of two sandwiches, red lentil hummus with house-made flaxseed lovash crackers and two chocolate brownies. Add a wicker basket or River Café picnic tote to complete your experience.
Add Ons
- Flaxseed Lavosh Crackers$6
- Highwood Crossing Rye Sourdough Bread Loaf & Butter$10
- River Café Pickles$4
- Seasonal Fruit Preserve$4
River Café Wine List
From the restaurant's PDF menu- River Café Wine List At River Café we champion quality well-crafted wines, terroir and regional expression. We favour many small artisanal producers for their style, philosophy and dedication in the vineyard. There are many choices to balance seasonal flavours we feature on our menu. Sal Howell Prop