What a great little restaurant. We started with a nice Canadian blend wine. The Canadian wines are actually pretty good. We each started with a side salad. They were huge! The homemade bread was very tasty. For our entrees my husband had the Alaskan king crab legs and I got the fish pot. He had the better meal. He enjoyed every ounce of his one pound of fresh king crab legs. My fish pot had a couple of empty mussels and some weird mystery fish with skin on it that wasn't to my liking. We finished the evening off with a slice of Bailey's ice cream on an Oreo crust with chocolate syrup. Delish!! Service was impeccable and we enjoyed our dung experience. read more

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Menu included really interesting food. Service was personable, friendly and prompt. Beautiful artwork on display as well. So impressive we bought a lovely item that will hang in our home for generations. They even contacted the artist who came down to help pack the piece for our drive back to Colorado. read more

Service was great but food was very disappointing. The Char Spanokapita was tasteless which was unfortunate since the phyllo wrap was a good texture and flaky. The rice was also tasteless and scooped on the plate as if it was being served in a school cafeteria. The grilled veggies were ok with added salt.The steelhead trout with red curry sauce was also tasteless ( how does that even happen?). I simply can't understand the great reviews that led us into this place. We felt duped. Want to reiterate, our server was great. read more

Service was fantastic. The food was delicious. The fishpot was spectacular. This was our introduction to Jasper. Looking forward to our stay. read more

Everything was exceptional! Food was great!!!. Calamari was superb!Fish and ChipsFettuccine

Fiddle River is tucked away on the upper floor of a building on Connaught Drive. The entrance is somewhat easy to miss. Once you get upstairs, the restaurant is warm and inviting. Due to COVID-19, we asked if we could sit on the patio and they were happy to oblige even though we were the only ones outside. They even turns on the heat lamps just for us. While Fiddle River specializes in seafood, I was still extremely happy with my vegetarian ricotta and kale ravioli. The lemon-pesto sauce was delicious and there's nothing quite like fresh pasta. I was less impressed with my cocktail. It was a thai basil and mango martini and it was super overloaded with blended basil. It felt like drinking a leafy smoothie. I was expecting more of an essence or a sprig of it. Overall I was happy with my experience and I would definitely come back next time I'm in Jasper. read more

Nice window view and ambiance. Lit candles on the tables and the waitresses bring a large chalk board menu to your table for the daily specials. I got the elk and bison meatloaf. The meat portion was plenty! Three large chunks, to which I brought home most and ate the next day. Taste exactly like a turkey meatball.The cornbread was disappointingly small and dry with no blueberry flavour. The sauce I didn't care for, I just scraped it away, the meatloaf had enough flavour and salt. On the plus side, the carrots have amazing flavour, they soaked up the sauce and isn't just boiled. Also, the mash potatoes are so creamy smooth and cheesy, it was so comforting and rich. read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Elk and bison meatloaf with roasted vegs and cornbread ~$30 - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

Went there for dinner the other night. It was our anniversary dinner. The food was outstanding. I had the 3 course meal my husband ordered off the menu. Both of our meals were so delicious. The presentation was amazing. The staff was very attentive. This is a must go stop for food and ambiance. read more

We took the advise of Yelp to visit this restaurant while we are here . Food was served in good time and presentation was superb! Food taste real good , especially the mussels (appetizers) Elk with gravy was amazing. Pork belly was very tasty although portion can add another 50 percent for that price. Overall I give them a 5 for a very friendly clean environment . Not handicap accessible - have to walk up two story . read more

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Loved this place. Coconut shrimp appetizer- with with currie sauce. Fish pot and char spanakopida were great! Enjoyed Farber Vineyard Swan Valley Richie Shiraz. Server got the job done with grace. Highly recommended. read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Delicious Shiraz! - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

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Unbelievable food, service was exceptional. Ceviche was crafted with care, and served with homemade toasted pita. Wowser! The wild ragu pasta is the bomb. Best I've ever had, and that's coming from a foodie foodie. My wife loved the phylo wrapped goat cheese, spinach, artic char. Again can't say enough !!!!! read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Wild Game Ragu with Bison Sausage and Grand Padano - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

After exploring jasper national park, walked around downtown jasper and came here for dinner. Everything we got were tasty. Bread was savory and so soft. Fish cakes had a mix of halibut and salmon, nice sauces and side salad. Got the special of the day of the day. Artic char with a nice sauce, side of rice, and grilled vegetables. Friend got the fish pot which was a comforting. Got a chocolate soufflé for dessert. Service was great! read more

We did not have a reservation but we were seated quickly, close to the windows where we got a good view of the mountains. Service was kind of slow. When the server first came to our table, I asked what was the fresh catch of the day. She responded and then went away without asking if we needed more time (the good thing was that she gave good details of how it was cooked, instead of just "halibut", and told us the price of it, which I was surprised by because they don't usually mention the price here in the US). Then when she came back and we ordered the fresh catch of the day and the elk striploin, she apologized for not telling us what items they were out of (I noticed that she did tell the table next to ours when we were either eating or waiting for our food), then she said "you need more time" and left our table again. I did need more time, but I'm more used to that as a question than a statement, which made me feel like she was impatient with me, despite her smile and apparent friendliness, since I've never had a server do this (leave my table while taking orders, multiple times, without asking if I needed more time) regardless of how busy the place was. Regarding the food, the seafood chowder had an Indian flavor to it, which wasn't bad, but wasn't what I was expecting from my "New England" chowder, based on the description of that item. The fresh catch of the day was cooked with green curry, not my preferred flavor for halibut, so we ordered that for my husband, while I got the schnitzel for myself in place of the elk striploin. Unfortunately, the schnitzel was quite tasteless, even with the special dipping sauce, and definitely not "tender" as described on the menu. So I had to switch entrees with my husband, even though the halibut was so flaky that the squeaky sound it makes against my teeth reminded me of when you rub styrofoam against itself. The side salad that came with the schnitzel was good and flavorful though, and the complimentary bread and butter was good. The wait for the food was quite long, which I don't blame them for since I guess they were busy; you just need to be prepared for it (allow enough time in your schedule and don't go only when you're already hungry). But in short, that was $90 (before tips) that I would rather have not spent! read more

Tourist dinning place. We ordered the seafood chowder to split into 2 but the server forgot to split but did split for my friends in same table. We ordered fish and chip and west coat fresh snapper. The chips were not crispy and it was re-fried as it looks very dark. Partial of the snapper was very dried and like eating dried fish. read more

It one if many places to eat here in Jasper. We decided to go as I heard about the elk stroganoff. It was not pack but we waited 10 mins. The waitress was friendly and efficient. Once we got our order - I was not disappointed as it was tender and good. There are other item I would like to try Here is pic of dishes read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

We booked a table for 8.00 pm Wednesday. They were very very busy. Terrifically friendly and efficient service. They brought us pints instead of 12oz of the brown ale and the pale ale in error and were happy to comp us the 6oz difference. Lobster entrée, elk stroganoff, fried cod were very good. We tipped 20 %. read more

Delicious food and a view?! I am in! Stumbled upon this place just strolling down the street and I am so glad we stopped here for dinner. We started with their fresh mussels (fresh that day from Vancouver) and it was A M A Z I N G. For the entrees, we had a roasted mushroom ravioli (good but it was just your normal spaghetti sauce), the fettuccine prawns and scallops (amazing!), the snapper (part of their special that day) (also good) and the lobster and shrimp (yummy)! Service was superb, our waters were constantly being refilled and our server was very nice and welcoming. I'm dreaming of the fettuccine, ugh. read more

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We've been here before, and I always found it a bit supercilious and stuffy. I get the sense that customers could be treated well if they were willing to put in the time and effort to impress the management with their proper social bearing or whatever. My wife liked the food when we went there the first time, however, so we tried it again, this time making a reservation almost a week ahead of time. That did no good; instead, we actually found ourselves at the worst table in the place, under a beating sun and with a shuttered up law office for a view. As I tried to adjust the tiny umbrella to block out the sun, a server came over and chuckled, telling us that she would leave us to sort it out and then come back for our order. Still sitting in the sun, I mentioned to the server my surprise as getting such an inappropriate table after making a reservation. She then told me: 1) I should have told them on the phone that I was "allergic" to the sun, 2) that everyone else in the place also had reservations, and 3) there was nothing they could do now or ever. In response: 1) The "allergy" angle was actually kind of funny. Maybe some customers love sitting in a blazing sun after enduring the dank interior. 2) I had seen another couple looking at other restaurants before coming in - after us - to get a better table. 3) If they cannot do anything, I can; this cramped place will certainly do fine without my business. The meal was tasty if a bit formulaic. Someone there ought to consider freshening up the menu if not the customer service. The next evening my wife found a place with better food and excellent service - you see, it can be done in Jasper! read more

My wife and I came to have a good fish dinner and both had the fish pot. We absolutely loved it and ate every drop of it. The service and ambience was great as well. Highly recommended. read more

Never heard much about this place until I did a few searches online. This restaurant is probably the best hidden gem in Jasper. The food was amazing, the service was amazing and the prices were great. Shelby was our server. She was extremely knowledgeable about the dishes and the nightlife around Jasper. A must to add to your list if you visiting. The Elk, Bison, and local fish dishes are a must it you haven't tried these meats before! read more

Great restaurant in downtown Jasper with good food and good ambiance. The fresh Salt Spring Island mussels were the best I have had. I went with the ones with blue cheese, garlic and wine. read more

For appetizers, we had their pork belly with shrimp and oysters. The pork belly was delicious. Boyfriend had the special which was a cornmeal breaded pickerel and I had the lobster tail & shrimp. Can't go wrong with either or and we ended the night with creme brûlée. A must try in Jasper if you're looking for a satisfying meal. Service was spot on as well, the ladies serving us were super helpful and constantly checked up on us throughout the night to ensure our meal was up to standards. read more

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Enjoyed the Fiddle Fish Pot per the recommendation of others on Yelp. Excellent friendly service and fun on the terrace watching all the trains go by. Was glad to help the owner by suggesting to potential diners that they should give the restaurant a try. read more

We had 2 starters and 2 mains. Food was good - solid, but not very innovative. Service was good also. Good option if you want something safe. read more

I wish we'd had the same experience as everyone else. We made a reservation for 8 people in advance. I called to make sure they had it the day before and they assured me they did. We arrive exactly on time and they didn't have a table set up. The restaurant was full and they saw our name on their reservations book, so they scrambled and shoved 2 small tables together which they had to angle to fit in the space. It's a good thing we had a small child, because he's the only one that could fit into the end seat crammed up against the wall. Service was stressed. The servers, especially ours, was trying to be at too many tables at once. We ordered and our appetizers came out slowly but in a reasonable amount of time. The appetizer I had was delicious!! It was a pork and cheese in filo pastry. I would absolutely get it again. The appetizer was a good start and then it went down hill. Our main courses came out not all at once. Once the two people who got steak got their food we dug in. The steaks, which were the last to come out, were ice cold. It was a special off the board, and I believe it was some type of wild game steak. They both sent theirs back and it took quite a while for them to get hot food.The rest of the entrees were adequate, but nothing special. I am surprised to see all the 5 star ratings. The service was disappointing, especially with the lack of prep for our reservation. The main courses were either just ok or ice cold, and we had to beg for water refills, etc... I'd go back for the appetizer but I certainly wouldn't make a special effort to go back. read more

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Great food & friendly service. Stopped here many times & never disappointed. Tried the fish pot and it was delicious.

Upon arrival in Jasper, one of the first things we saw on our trip were several elk grazing in a patch of field. We stopped and took pictures and it was our first experience of Jasper. What I didn't know, however, was that this would be a premonition to one of the best meals I've ever had. Fiddle River is a rustic, warm cabin-themed restaurant that unexpectedly houses premium dining. I was initially surprised by the prices, but, because I was in Jasper, decided to be a bit more adventurous and order the wild game meatloaf. Elk and bison are two meats that I had never tried and seemed relevant to the experience. I was unsure if I had made the correct choice. I didn't want to drop almost $30 for a meal I wouldn't like. However, the lightning fast service gave me little time to worry. It was time for our meal. Sitting in an area bathed with natural light from the large windows surrounding the restaurant was nice enough even though we weren't sitting at a direct window seat. My meatloaf was brought out and placed before me. It was served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and a piece of cornbread. As fork met elk and I tried my first bite, I knew I had made the right choice. The meatloaf went perfectly with the sides it was presented with. Comparatively, I enjoyed my meal much more than my other family members. I was able to try part of the butter chicken, salmon, and fish and chips, all of which tasted incredible but were a bit uninspired. I can confidently say that my meal was completely worth the price point, something that I was unsure of before eating. I was lucky enough to continue the relevant food experiences with the maple cheesecake. I would highly recommend it. To sum up: despite our seating in a less than scenic area (compared to the other options in the restaurant, of course) and my initial concern that the meal would not live up to its price point, the quality of the meal itself blew any qualms I had out of the water and I was able to enjoy a great, unique meal with great service to boot. Would definitely recommend to someone who hasn't tried elk/bison, or anyone visiting Jasper in general. read more

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We were looking around for dinner options in Jasper and especially wanted seafood. We saw Fiddle River and it's outdoor seating area and immediately decided to go. Upon arriving we are seated by a lady. And immediately after, our waitress came by with menu and asked for water and drinks. Attentive and helpful staff is always a plus. Service was prompt yet steady and the food was delicious. We ordered the "Fiddle River Fish Pot" , "Coconut prawns" , "Fiddle River flair" and "Red Snapper". My favorite was the fish pot. The broth had amazing flavor and every meat in it had absorbed it so well. The salad was nice and fresh although I have to say, a little less dressing would have been nice since it was too vinegary. The coconut prawns were nice and hot but what I really loved was the sauce it came with. Spicy sauce that complimented the prawns nicely. The red snapper, was yummy and the mushrooms- not much else to say there. My only real big complaint is that our appetizer plates were clearly unclean, and our main plates were unclean and also slightly wet. Would I come back? Definitely read more

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Fabulous dinner this evening. The seafood chowder was light and the dill gave it a nice touch. The spring salad with beets was fresh and great tasting. The bruschetta was toasted and warm which gave it a different experience. Halibut was flaky and cooked perfectly. Very delightful food. The service was polite and far more efficient than I was getting used to in Canada. The atmosphere of the restaurant was calm and relaxed, but the staff was constantly in motion. The music did not overwhelm conversation. read more

Awesome service! Seafood chowder was so unique...filled with flavor. Lovely view of the Mnt. range. read more

My husband and I ate here on our honeymoon, and it was hands down our favorite restaurant. We still talk about it at least once a day. I'd suggest making a reservation because it kept us from having to wait for a table. The food was so fresh and superb. I had the salmon, and he had the lobster and shrimp. Everything was to die for. We're planning another trip up to Jasper just so we can come back. read more

We stopped in Jasper for dinner and a stroll to break up a long drive. When you arrive at Fiddle River they set up a specials board at your table - so much nicer than the hastily repeated spiel you get at many restaurants. We loved everything we ordered! I ordered a local beer from a Jasper brewery, had fresh oysters to start and the halibut salmon cake appetizer for my meal. It was all delicious and beautifully presented. My daughter had the cheese in filo appetizer and loved it. My husband had the fish pot and it looked and smelled amazing. If his empty plate was any indication, it too was a delicious decision (he didn't offer me a taste). Creme Brulee for dessert = a home run! read more

Fiddle River Restaurant - Halibut Salkon Cakes! Mmmm - Seafood Near Me - Jasper, Alberta

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The server was great. Fish Pot was the best restaurant meal we've had so far.

My sister and I are from Edmonton and were looking up restaurants to try, it was only a overnight trip and we wanted to do a taste of Jasper, so we picked a few different places to try and knew we definitely wanted to try the seafood chowder here and it did not disappoint! This soup had a nice mix of seafood with mussels and clams and shrimp and fish with potatoes and carrots and onion and celery and it was all in this wonderful creamy broth. They brought us this lovely bread to start which was perfect to dip into the soup and we were just in heaven. This will be a for sure stop in our future visits, service was really good and the view of course was beautiful! I can not wait to come back and try this soup again and some of their other menu options. read more

We arrived as a party of two at 6:00 PM on a weekday, and despite it being somewhat empty when we arrived, the place got pretty busy by 7:30, 8 PM. We had the candied salmon and the bison sausage as starters, both of which were decently prepared. We had the duo of duck and the bison striploin, both of which had uneven preparation with some pieces cooked more medium than medium-rare, although the flavor was decent. Service was a little hit and miss, but overall an okay place for a meal. read more

Awesome place with great food, location and service. Would highly recommend when in town

Party of 4 Seated relatively quickly without a reservation. Tried the coconut shrimp appetizer and the chowder to start both of which were very tasty. Main course was the peppercorn strip steak for 3 of us and the bison steak for the other The bison was cooked to a medium rare just as ordered and was good. The strip steaks were all too grisly and tough. Ambience is nice but felt very rushed to get in and get out asap. Would not recommend this place on a Sunday read more

While our Jasper visits have been infrequent, Fiddle River has been a favorite. One sits on the patio with good food while watching the passing hoard below. Very civilized read more

We had get salmon app, very tasty!! And the elk stroganoff, which was tasty. Only negative was the elk was a bit dry. Other wise service was excellent. read more

What a fantastic meal! A great surprise and Canadian specialties with a twist! We had to wait a bit for a table during prime time- but it was well worth the wait! The wild game pasta was absolutely delicious and filling! Treat yourself and stop here for that special dinner! read more