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    The Lake House

    4.3 (59 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    C W.

    Change of menus since my last visit. Much more approachable, but still imaginative. I had the kitchen-made soba with a red Thai curry and a chicken breast. It was a delicious mash-up, and the hand-made noodles were impressive. Nice dish. My guest had the Vegi Pie, kind of a de-constructed dish that was fun and tasty. View was excellent, and our server was wonderful. Yes, it is a little more expensive than the chains, but it is a unique experience in Calgary.

    Karen K.

    Attended a wedding here recently. Staff were friendly and everything went very well. There was only 1 room where the ceremony was held, which was also turned into the reception area as well. The turnover was very fast and set up was even faster. The halibut I ordered was amazing with the curry sauce and pineapple mango chutney. My husband ordered the bison steak which he loved. The meat was tender and juicy. Bar service was friendly. My only complaint is that there were so many spiders and cobwebs in the lighting above us. I noticed it especially as I was eating dinner, there was a spider moving on its cobweb directly above my head and I was so worried it would drop down onto my food. Being that this is a dining area, they should really clean that part for hygienic reasons. Other than that, great place to dine with a spectacular view.

    Kyla W.

    It is a lovely building the service was good. But the food was not good. I was out with Big group of people for a party and everyone said the meal was cold. Chicken was cold and is was almost too much leeks so it was over powering everything tasted like leeks. Only think that I would say was really good was the cream brûlée the cookies was Mhh. Lastly the Spanish coffee was made horribly wrong. And other people's said that the drinks they received were not the best.

    Faustyna Z.

    I'm giving the lake house 4 stars only because of how good their risotto was! The leak and cauliflower risotto was such a pleasant surprise, a perfect combination of flavours and texture, was absolutely delicious! My boyfriend ordered the beef ribeye which had quite a lot of fat that had to be separated but otherwise cooked perfectly. We ordered the charcuterie board for an appetizers which was kind of a disappointment. The selection of meats was nice but the bread that accompanied them was quite stale and thick. The complimentary bread actually worked a lot better. Luckily we had a table by the window which gave us a beautiful view but was a little bit on the cold side due to some winds, would be good to have some more heaters around that area. Altogether a pretty good experience just won't order the charcuterie board next time!

    Joanne L.

    The bad: 1. Too pricey for the food you receive. Especially since the food was not that good. I have no problem paying for food that excites my taste buds, but when my taste buds revolt and want to run out of my mouth or I wonder if I am eating cardboard, I do not like to pay an exorbitant amount for food. 2. The food was either not very flavourful and bland or the spices did not go with the food. I was disappointed by every single item we ordered. Look at the ravioli dish in the photos: it looks like the bubbles you blow out of your mouth when you play with your spit as a kid. Quite frankly, it looked like someone spit in my food then made bubbles with it. I am sure it is meant to be fancy but it made the dish look unappetizing and it tasted terrible too. Every single dish was an epic disappointment to my mouth. 3. The staff and service was average. Our waiter was not very friendly and barely smiled. The good: 1. The view of the lake was beautiful. We watched the sunset as we ate our unsatisfying dinner. 2. The interior of the restaurant is very beautiful and nicely decorated. Conclusion: This is on my 'Places to Avoid' list: Go watch the sunset somewhere else and your tastebuds will thank you.

    Michael U.

    Items Selected: Rocky Mountain Charcuterie Board - Air dried Alberta Beef, Cured Duck Breast, Wild Boar Mortadella, Elk Sausage, Bison Soparasatta, Aged Ham, Mustard Melon, Ram Ram, Mustard, Pumpernickel Bread Sous Vide Macintosh Apples Compote - Chewy Breakfast Cookies, Chinook Honey Yoghurt Banana Bread French Toast Peanut Butter Mousse, Strawberry Jam, Peanut Brittle Warm Apple Ginger Cake Sweet Potato Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce Located on beautiful Lake Bonavista, in mid-January a pond hockey dream with more leisurely skaters making a path around the perimeter, The Lake House has long been considered one of the most picturesque dining rooms in all of Alberta, their Sunday Brunch a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Managed by Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts, a space previously titled "The Ranche" rebranded to focus more on the scenery visible through large windows around the back, those visiting The Lake House will immediately be stuck by the grand dining room featuring a large stone mantle and chandeliers made of elk antlers, the all-glass Wine cellar near the bar a curiosity to oenophiles while the menu features no shortage of local, seasonal ingredients. Built on the idea of "Rocky Mountain cuisine," Chef Thomas Neukom changing the menu frequently to feature the best of Western Canada's ranches and farms, it is after pleasant greeting from the hostess and a youthful server that guests are led to wood tables, the Brunch menu following a formula of Benedicts, Omelets and Hash with more lunch-like options including fried Chicken, Oysters and even a smoked Fish tray. Taking an extensive dining agenda into account, a total of four plates selected and coursed out one at a time, brunch got started with a Bamboo tray of housemade and locally sourced Charcuterie, the cold-cured Duck, Wild Boar Mortadella and warm Elk Sausage all outperforming the Meats at highly-regarded Rouge or RGE RD in Edmonton with a portion far more appropriate to the portions as well as the quality. Intrigued by the Sous-Vide Apple dish, essentially a DIY Granola Parfait with local Yogurt and a great balance of flavor, Chef Neukom's French Toast set a high standard for creativity by quickly searing both sides of Banana Quick-Bread before pairing it with light Mousse and a slick of housemade Strawberry Preserves plus Peanut Brittle for textural variability. Not realizing that the full Dessert menu is offered at Brunch, a fact that *may* have swayed the rest of the order more savory - though probably not - it was on the recommendation of the server that a Saskatoon Berry Tart was set aside in favor of the warm Spice-Cake topped in stewed Apples beside crumbled Streusel forming a bed for a ball of Sweet Potato Ice Cream.

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    Mayra I.

    Rustic and elegant!The beautiful lake surrounding the place be it either a skating rink in winter or a lovely water in summer made this place a night out away from the city. I had a superb complete dining with friends. The food was excellent! Service was okay. Just a little attention to details regardless of the traffic. We were three but the bread and butter was only two. It was "okay". A 4 star is what I can. I Bison Soparasatta for my mains, Toffe for my dessert, Sorbet peach bellinni cocktail is good.

    L R.

    Phenomenal service from Jessica. Superb atmosphere, such as a view of the entertaining ducks on the water and rustic lake house decor including the antler chandeliers and big roaring fire in the fire place. We began with the Wild Boar appetizer, more details to come.

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    Tam P.

    Nestled on a picturesque setting and smartly decorated with modern contemporary decor, this place is an excellent venu for any special occasion, perhaps even fit for a wedding. The food was excellent though the service was a little slow. The quality of the food was exceptional. Bring your camera and be prepared to take some great shots as you enjoy your dinner as you admire the beautiful sunset over the lake.

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    Food and service were as great as the restaurant and the view itself! Would definitely go again and recommend to others!

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    Love this place. Great food, service and not a bad wine list. Would like to see more full bodies res at a realistic price.

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    The drinks here are fabulous. The ambiance is great for an intimate date, a good conversation and a place to let some stress go. Love it!

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    Very nice atmosphere. Food and service were very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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