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    Fiddle River Restaurant

    4.2 (150 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Do not go here to waste your money. I ordered bison dish it was way too salty and very tiny portion for $42. I usually really don't mind the price if the food is really good. But this place is way over priced for the quality of food. The mushroom bread-I can make it much better at home. Just don't go

    French Onion Soup
    Art C.

    Unexpectedly not that great of a meal. I guess my palate is not used to game animal meat, which is no fault of the restaurant. It's good to try different things occasionally. I started with their French Onion Soup. For this course I do think the restaurant failed. The bread and melted cheese was a slice of bread that sat on top of the soup bowl, like the two parts were cooked separately. To me this was oddly different and not in a good way. The soup itself was a little bland, not salty or overly salty, which is also different than most. For my entree I tried the Game Meat Burger and fries. Meat was lean and more chewy than ground beef. It was interesting to try. I did ask first and learned the meat was ranch raised animals, not wild. Otherwise I would not have tried it. Service was very good to start. When they got busy it was hard to get someone's attention to pay. The restaurant is upstairs, I don't know if there is any other way to get up. We had very nice seats with windows looking across the trains to the mountains. Very nice.

    Wild Game Meatloaf.
    Leigh Ann S.

    The staff was very friendly and the service was impeccable. The food was delicious. The view looking out over the town and the mountains such a perfect addition to a wonderful experience.

    Smoked Seafood Chowder
    SY C.

    TL;DR: some hits and misses, I would rate the food 3.5 but the service was so sweet, they get a 4. We came by one lovely evening in September based on the great reviews online, and also we were attracted by the promise of game meat on the menu that was not in burger/meatloaf format. I made reservations on Yelp and was glad I did as the restaurant got packed, even with the patio seating outside. There were hits and misses with the food - I would advise adventuresome palates to go forth and go your thing but if you aren't really into the gamey flavors to stick to the classics. The service was really sweet, the servers were so nice and the restaurant was very homey. They were trying to be as efficient as they could be and I appreciated that. Food: Bread: they served us bread after we ordered and it was a rosemary loaf with whipped butter. Very soft and went great with the butter Fiddle River Flair: delicious salad, nothing to complain about. Smoked Seafood Chowder: we shared a bowl of this and it was so delicious! Not much smoke, but the flavors were delightful and came together really well. It was creamy but not too rich and had an abundance of seafood. Would definitely recommend this. Fresh Steelhead Trout: served with a coconut curry sauce and rice (it was a mix of different grains that I don't remember). This was also really delicious, I liked the fish which was done well, and the sauce and rice were good. Alberta Elk Stroganoff: this was unlike the stroganoff I've had in the US with a creamy sauce, and had a dark demi glace sauce instead. The meat was a little gamey tasting, and kind of dry. I thought the braising would improve any dryness but alas. Bison Petite Tender Medallion: this was like a steak with less fat! I liked that it was medium rare so it stayed more juicy. I'm not sure the haskap berry sauce did all that much, but I think it went well together overall. Berry Crumble: this was nicely sweet and tart, but it's not something I would go out of my way to order again

    Sarah S.

    Service was excellent, food and drinks were average. We just settled into town after a long drive and decided on this place due to good reviews and an appealing menu. Our server Dee was more than accomodating with food and drink options, was attentive eventhough they were very slow customer wise, and friendly as we chatted with her about the area. We ordered a few drinks: the Sun Dog and Fiddle Mule. My Fiddle Mule was tasty but I decided to switch to the hazy IPA on the next round. My guy didn't enjoy the Sun Dog and I agreed wasn't very good. He ended up switching to an Old Fashion, but again it wasn't up to par. He did ask Dee to spruce it up a little, which she did with an apology, and came out better. I ordered the Rainbow Trout dinner and my guy the Fiddle Fish Pot. My dish was tasty enough and the Fiddle Fish Pot was ok, but better with lemon and had a strong cumin taste in my opinion. Personally I did not like the flavor of the sauce on my partner's dish but he enjoyed it. All in all neither one of us were wowed and said we didn't know that we would be back for another dinner. The main reason I'd come back was the service and to support a local established business that just maybe wasn't our taste preference. I would say try it for yourself as food was fresh and service was excellent.

    Greedy O'Grady's ice cream pie.
    Sue C.

    Excellent service, excellent food. All food was very fresh, and clearly homemade. Would definitely return next time in Jasper.

    Smoked seafood chowder

    Went for a Labour Day dinner tonight and generally had a good experience (older H&W fr Vancouver who enjoy good meals world wide). It was almost busy when we arrived at 7:15 and got busier with a couple tour groups checked in. Ambience was nothing special after a good hike up some stairs to the restaurant. The busyness was accentuated by the waitresses constantly rushing around. Our server was good and made sure we were happy to be there. A few quick food comments. The complimentary bread basket was freshly baked sliced whole wheat bread. Good bread is always a good sign. We had the meatballs and mushroom bruschetta plus the Fiddle River Flair salad and one main, the trout. All were good with the meatballs tender and hot, the bruschetta nicely sautéed. Salad was freshly baked sliced and the trout presented as a boneless filet not as the whole fish which is the way trout is usually done, but this was a nice change and no bones to pick around. But the one item worth coming back for was the smoked seafood chowder. Even though it was the smaller cup size rather than bowl, it still had all the seafood one could ask for and they made sure you had one healthy piece of each type of seafood....prawn, clam, mussel, salmon, cod(?) plus some chunks of potato and maybe squash, there was hardly room for the great broth. Maybe the best seafood or clam chowder ever anywhere and I've tried many! Photo was taken after consuming about 1/3 of the chowder. A bowl of this and the food bread would be a great meal for me!

    Inside restaurant
    Wendy K.

    It is located right across from the train station, on second floor and has a lovely outdoor patio. We had a very tasty and tangy basil smash mock tail while waiting for our meal. Pam, our server, was awesome and provided us with a very pleasant experience. She suggested a wine for my friend and was very knowledgeable on the menu items. My fish pot had mussels, shrimp, two types of fish and clams submerged on a tomato broth with saffron, and had lentil coconut rice in the center of the plate. It did have a kick to it, so do not order it if you do not like spicy food. My friend said her fettuccine was Al dente and delicious. Excellent place to eat while in Jasper !

    maple pecan cheesecake
    Chantal B.

    Food was incredible had the stealhead trout with coconut rice and veggies. My mom had the bison medallions with mashed potatoes in season mashed. Had the maple pecan cheesecake was to die for. Service was one the best I've ever had we had a waitress named Joanne and she was so on it was busy, but she was always right at the table somehow. The look and feel the restaurant was very beautiful and relaxing. Absolutely loved it.

    Alberta Elk Stroganoff
    Michelle T.

    First time in Canada! Found a reviews to try this spot. I wish I could give it 4-5 stars however got to keep it real. It was solid food for a small town vibe so I would still recommend if you're looking for a place to stop and eat. They do offer game meat if you want to try some different meat options. Unfortunately our chowder came with a layer so you know it's been sitting out for a while. The dish I would recommend is the Fish Pot, this really saved the experience for me. The mussels were decent too if you like mussels. The service was a little scattered and she seemed annoyed when we asked for extra things like more bread or utensils. She apologized later for being short staffed so that was nice.

    Fiddle Fish Pot
    Phuong Anh N.

    We ordered clam chowder, fiddle fish pot, salad, bison, fresh mussels, cream brûlée, ice cream cake, and fruit pie. The food was amazing and the service was excellent.

    Kamrin D.

    Who knew our favorite restaurant on our entire trip to Banff and Jasper would be this cute little place we randomly decided to stop into one night for a bite. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything was packed with flavor and even things I didn't think would pair well together, did. My husband and I scraped our plates clean. Service was great and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a good selection of wine and cocktails to go with your meal. I would highly recommend a stop if you're in Jasper.

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    Remarkable flavour and exquisite ambiance. We'll be back here again.

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    Excellent restaurant. Everything we ordered was tasty. Our favorites were lamb rack, butter chicken and Kennebec fries.

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    For the price there are better places to go. Wish we went back to The Raven Bistro which we had eaten at the night before.

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    Very nice personal, excellent fish dishes and comfortable seating! We spend a relaxed evening.

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    Second time there. The service was terrific, food was delicious and the price was just right. We will be back and will tell others.

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    The Raven Bistro

    The Raven Bistro

    4.5
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    We had the bison ribs and cod, both cooked perfectly. Best place to eat in Jasper. This was take…read moreout so 5/5 stars for just food.

    I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Raven Bistro, and it was truly exceptional. From the…read moremoment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a unique charm that set the tone for a memorable evening. A unique cocktail menu was too inviting. I'm huge fan of Negronis so when I saw "Spicy Negroni" it was must try. It was very nice and a great twist to a Negroni, I must admit I'm a purist and will go back to my traditional Negronis in the future. The Mussels were steamed in white wine, cream, shallots, mushrooms and fresh herbs and served warm pita. They were fresh and flavorful, perfectly seasoned and served in a rich broth that begged to be soaked up with pita bread. Entree selected as the Lemon Sesame Schnitzel, it was a pork loin breaded with lemon zest, sesame seeds and ground crispy rice then fried. This was served with potato salad made with new potato chunks mixed with chorizo and green onion aioli, this was atop some arugula (could have left off the arugula). Black sesame seeds were a great ingredient to the breading giving in unique flavor. The schnitzel was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, every bite was a delight! Service was attentive and friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend The Raven for anyone looking for top-notch food and a cozy, welcoming vibe.

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