River Café serves cuisine with Canadian and Alberta ingredients by the river.
Surrounded by the river and Prince's Island Park, this restaurant cooks with Canadian and Alberta ingredients, under the direction of chef Kristen Livingston.
Tables near the crackling fire are highly sought after during autumn and winter, while securing a spot on the terrace in the warmer months is almost a competition. The dining room's rustic decor highlights the exposed wood, stone, and brick, and the vintage sports equipment is a nod to local fishing lodges and mountain resorts.
Everything is in harmony with the restaurant's solid culinary philosophy, based on respect for the environment and a commitment to the exclusive use of Canadian and Alberta ingredients.
Kristen Livingston's dishes offer rich, rustic flavors executed with urban sophistication. A Haida Gwaii halibut fillet with smashed new potatoes and zucchini ribbons is served with two sauces: a watercress and basil purée, and a red pepper velouté. Ravioli filled with rock crab and mascarpone are served with a lobster and corn cream, accompanied by crisp crackers and pickled fennel.
Sommelier Bruce Soley's extensive wine list is organized by grape varieties, with a good representation from British Columbia.