While on vacation with some friends we all wanted some bison meat. This place satisfied our cravings and then some. The bison ribs were fall off the bone tender, and delicious. The sauce served with it was so good I could eat it as a soup. The scallop potatoes was were definitely a contender for the best I've ever tasted.Nice looking place, very friendly staff. The only negative things I would say is the parking lot was a little small (so I'd recommend car pooling if having a large get together) the bathroom was a little cramped (was a bit difficult to manoeuvre with a cane) and it would have been nice to have a roll with the bison rib dish to get the rest of that delicious sauce, but since it was served with potatoes I understand not having more carbs.The orange creme dessert was so smooth and tasty, it bumped me up to a new bracket so now I don't think I could have it anywhere else. Would definitely go back here next time I'm in the area. Might try out the bison burger on the lunch menu.The Ceasar could have been a bit spicier, but was otherwise a great place to have one in the city it was invented.
Terrence Lo
Absolutely beautiful fall off the bone Alberta Lamb Shank while my friend tries the 8 oz Elk Sirloin. Add the cute little fish "taco" amuse bouche, and you have the makings of a wonderful lunch and the now combined Big Fish & Open Range. Still surviving after being battered a bit by the pandemic (and other special reasons which I'll leave out as it could get litigious), this restaurant has been through some really unusual transformations through the year. Through it all, they've kept the quality up, as well as a great take on wild game cuts that's absolutely exquisite.
AB Films
A.m.a.z.i.n.g. you like fish and seafood? This is your place. You like standout game dishes with wood boar, duck, elk, bison? This is your place. From service to ambiance, quality and variety, cleanliness and most importantly flavor, this restaurant has it all.Menu is a double feature of those who enjoy traditional dishes with unique ingredients. I had chicken breast, simple right? Stuffed with bacon, vegetables, in a white wine sauce; the result? A symphony of deliciousness.Most mains start at $35. Applies at $15. Worth every penny. Looking to celebrate a special occasion or just for an extraordinary meal...look no further.Venue not suitable for large parties over 10. Parking in the tear is kind of tiny.
Victor Panlilio
Due to pandemic-related restrictions, we hadn't been here in a while, so it was good to be back. I ordered the pistachio-crusted Arctic char and my wife had the roasted lamb shank. Both dishes were superb—my fish was served at the perfect temperature! Our server was appropriately solicitous and made the evening a most pleasant one.
Janette Scott
Thanks for the great meal, great service and hospitality…but mostly for the incredible conversation and making my birthday dins just absolutely wonderful…it was wonderful!
Qutesmilee
First time! Husband and I both got the soft shell crab club! Amazing! It exceeded my expectations! The yam and original fries were both delicious too. I for sure will be going back whenever I crave this burger. We wanted to try some appetizer and dessert but we were both sooo full!Their drink menu looked amazing too!The restaurant is slightly on the smaller side but it was easy to reserve through open table!
Muath Mahmoud
Iv tried this restaurant on my way to Banff national park and the food here was tasty. The service was excellent, the food tastes very good.They have indoor and outdoor seating but during my visit the seating outside is closed due to the weather conditions.The elk and salmon are highly recommended here, this location is excellent for fine dining.
T Diep
The place is small and a bit dark in my opinion.However, I love the menu with lots of selections and pricing is pretty great for what you get. We were two adults and a toddler and were actually stuffed from just a few oysters and two entrées. Everything from the veggies to the meat/fish was tasty and flavourful. Our server was nice and attentive as well.
marshal george
Excellent food and fantastic service! Thoroughly enjoyed our meal! Oysters, mussels, lamb shank , walleye- everything was top class! Getting to choose from both menus is just perfect to enjoy the best of both worlds!
M R Nystrom
We had a milestone birthday brunch last week and we are so pleased with the quality of the food and the portions of each each dishes/entree.We had a big group (9 adults and 2 kids under 10) and we had the best service from Cindy and the rest of the Big Fish/Open Range team. My husband who booked the reservation thought that it was a breeze and we also had a follow up call leading up to the date.On the day itself, the setup was all set and they also allowed us to have our own gluten free cake cut by their kitchen staff. We have foodies in our families so it is wonderful to hear that they are very impressed with the food quality and portion - as most of them have also not tried their brunch menu.We had seafood platter with homemade condiments of chutney and spreads, the lamb and scramble, seafood chowder, Soft shell crab club, bison burgers, egg bennies, and even the kiddies liked their French toast (and happily devoured them), and lox.Great local food and very attentive service and truly sumptuous dishes! You gained a fan in us. Thank you for the great hospitality!
always excellent! Fresh and or baked oysters are a must.
Linda Deugau
Enjoyed the seafood platter and the oysters ? Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Small portions.
Victoria Pritchard
Amazing food, lovely staff.
Becky Lagos
A perfect spot for our anniversary dinner tonight! Great service by Glen, the food was above and beyond and the atmosphere was perfect!!
Apple Chan
Great service with great quality and fresh food ingredients, nice atmosphere and romantic environment, easy to find parking spots around there too. Highly recommend. Never feel disappointed for this restaurant. It is my favorite seafood restaurant in Calgary.
While on vacation with some friends we all wanted some bison meat. This place satisfied our cravings and then some. The bison ribs were fall off the bone tender, and delicious. The sauce served with it was so good I could eat it as a soup. The scallop potatoes was were definitely a contender for the best I've ever tasted.Nice looking place, very friendly staff. The only negative things I would say is the parking lot was a little small (so I'd recommend car pooling if having a large get together) the bathroom was a little cramped (was a bit difficult to manoeuvre with a cane) and it would have been nice to have a roll with the bison rib dish to get the rest of that delicious sauce, but since it was served with potatoes I understand not having more carbs.The orange creme dessert was so smooth and tasty, it bumped me up to a new bracket so now I don't think I could have it anywhere else. Would definitely go back here next time I'm in the area. Might try out the bison burger on the lunch menu.The Ceasar could have been a bit spicier, but was otherwise a great place to have one in the city it was invented.
Absolutely beautiful fall off the bone Alberta Lamb Shank while my friend tries the 8 oz Elk Sirloin. Add the cute little fish "taco" amuse bouche, and you have the makings of a wonderful lunch and the now combined Big Fish & Open Range. Still surviving after being battered a bit by the pandemic (and other special reasons which I'll leave out as it could get litigious), this restaurant has been through some really unusual transformations through the year. Through it all, they've kept the quality up, as well as a great take on wild game cuts that's absolutely exquisite.
A.m.a.z.i.n.g. you like fish and seafood? This is your place. You like standout game dishes with wood boar, duck, elk, bison? This is your place. From service to ambiance, quality and variety, cleanliness and most importantly flavor, this restaurant has it all.Menu is a double feature of those who enjoy traditional dishes with unique ingredients. I had chicken breast, simple right? Stuffed with bacon, vegetables, in a white wine sauce; the result? A symphony of deliciousness.Most mains start at $35. Applies at $15. Worth every penny. Looking to celebrate a special occasion or just for an extraordinary meal...look no further.Venue not suitable for large parties over 10. Parking in the tear is kind of tiny.
Due to pandemic-related restrictions, we hadn't been here in a while, so it was good to be back. I ordered the pistachio-crusted Arctic char and my wife had the roasted lamb shank. Both dishes were superb—my fish was served at the perfect temperature! Our server was appropriately solicitous and made the evening a most pleasant one.
Thanks for the great meal, great service and hospitality…but mostly for the incredible conversation and making my birthday dins just absolutely wonderful…it was wonderful!
First time! Husband and I both got the soft shell crab club! Amazing! It exceeded my expectations! The yam and original fries were both delicious too. I for sure will be going back whenever I crave this burger. We wanted to try some appetizer and dessert but we were both sooo full!Their drink menu looked amazing too!The restaurant is slightly on the smaller side but it was easy to reserve through open table!
Iv tried this restaurant on my way to Banff national park and the food here was tasty. The service was excellent, the food tastes very good.They have indoor and outdoor seating but during my visit the seating outside is closed due to the weather conditions.The elk and salmon are highly recommended here, this location is excellent for fine dining.
The place is small and a bit dark in my opinion.However, I love the menu with lots of selections and pricing is pretty great for what you get. We were two adults and a toddler and were actually stuffed from just a few oysters and two entrées. Everything from the veggies to the meat/fish was tasty and flavourful. Our server was nice and attentive as well.
Excellent food and fantastic service! Thoroughly enjoyed our meal! Oysters, mussels, lamb shank , walleye- everything was top class! Getting to choose from both menus is just perfect to enjoy the best of both worlds!
We had a milestone birthday brunch last week and we are so pleased with the quality of the food and the portions of each each dishes/entree.We had a big group (9 adults and 2 kids under 10) and we had the best service from Cindy and the rest of the Big Fish/Open Range team. My husband who booked the reservation thought that it was a breeze and we also had a follow up call leading up to the date.On the day itself, the setup was all set and they also allowed us to have our own gluten free cake cut by their kitchen staff. We have foodies in our families so it is wonderful to hear that they are very impressed with the food quality and portion - as most of them have also not tried their brunch menu.We had seafood platter with homemade condiments of chutney and spreads, the lamb and scramble, seafood chowder, Soft shell crab club, bison burgers, egg bennies, and even the kiddies liked their French toast (and happily devoured them), and lox.Great local food and very attentive service and truly sumptuous dishes! You gained a fan in us. Thank you for the great hospitality!
Restaurantji Recommends
always excellent! Fresh and or baked oysters are a must.
Enjoyed the seafood platter and the oysters ? Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Small portions.
Amazing food, lovely staff.
A perfect spot for our anniversary dinner tonight! Great service by Glen, the food was above and beyond and the atmosphere was perfect!!
Great service with great quality and fresh food ingredients, nice atmosphere and romantic environment, easy to find parking spots around there too. Highly recommend. Never feel disappointed for this restaurant. It is my favorite seafood restaurant in Calgary.