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The Lake House, Calgary, AB

The Lake House

4.8
4.8
3440 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Perched directly above Lake Bonavista with large glass windows overlooking the lake, The Lake House is home to one of Calgary’s finest and most creative restaurants as well as a unique setting for weddings and events.

The Lake House features Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts‘ (CRMR’s) renowned and distinctive Rocky Mountain Cuisine. This is interpreted and presented by Chef Gareth Colville. Chef Colville and his team excel at showcasing the regional flavor of Western Canada. Our locally inspired menus are complimented by a diverse wine list offering global selections authored by acclaimed sommelier Brad Royale.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Wild Game
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 225-3939
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Neukom
  • Private party facilities
    The Lake House has two distinct rooms that can host a private event. One smaller Private Dining Room can seat up to 60 people and the main dining room that can accommodate 120 people. The Whole Venue can be booked exclusively and accommodate 180 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Cross street
    Lake Louise Way SE
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate love with an unforgettable dining experience at The Lake House. Indulge in a specially curated 4-course set menu for $110 per person, featuring exquisite dishes crafted to delight your senses. Enhance your evening with optional wine pairings for $60 per person, expertly selected to complement each course. Immerse yourself in our warm and inviting atmosphere, where exceptional service sets the tone for a truly romantic evening. Please note that our à la carte menu will not be available on Valentine’s Day. Reserve your table now for a celebration to remember.
    Valentine's Day 2025 Photo

What 3,440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Canadian

  • Calgary

    Romantic

  • Calgary

    Great for scenic views

  • Calgary

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lake House offers a "beautiful setting" with stunning views of Lake Bonavista, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," highlighting dishes like elk steak and sticky toffee pudding. The ambiance is sophisticated, with attentive staff accommodating dietary needs. Although occasionally noisy, the overall experience is "wonderful" and memorable.

3,440 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took the opportunity to try elk steak and it was delicious. Had a window seat and watched the skaters on Lake Bonavista. Excellent evening.

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  2. laurie

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francis was excellent and our food was outstanding. Excellent birthday dinner.

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  3. Dolli

    VIP

    Calgary

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent!! We had herb crusted sole and it was delicious! Topped it off with sticky toffee pudding again excellent! Server was attentive and friendly. It is still one of the prettiest restaurants. We were able to get the table by the fireplace and a view of the lake. Great experience.

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  4. wendy

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food taste are perfect, service is excellent. Definitely will visit again

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  5. pam

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant. The staff are always friendly and helpful, which we appreciate as our family has numerous food allergies - and we can rely on them to relay messages to the kitchen team.

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  6. Teresa

    Calgary

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The space is quite nice with huge windows overlooking the lake. Unfortunately, it was quite noisy. My 95 year old mother complained that it was quite bothersome. Service was very friendly and accommodating, but at times we waited quite a while between courses. My husband said the carrot ginger soup was quite good and the arctic char was excellent. I had the sea scallops with pork belly and enjoyed every bite. We all shared the chocolate mousse cake which was rich and decadent. Prices seemed a little high, but not unreasonable. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Kristin

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love, love, LOVE the fish plank. The kitchen always has some delicious seasonal additions to my faves on this plate. Nothing like it!

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  8. Brett

    Calgary

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed our evening at The Lake House. Beautiful view of the frozen lake just after sunset. The food was superb! Our server was fantastic and made great recommendations when we couldn’t decide. She recommended the Elk strip loin and we were so glad she did because it was delicious. We both had the carrot soup and it was absolutely amazing, and the perfect portion so we could really savour it! Our server was very professional and friendly. Overall it was a wonderful evening and we left feeling satisfied and well served. We will be back!!

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  9. Chad

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night at the Lake House on Thursday. Will definitely be looking forward to going back to dine again.

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  10. Josh

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time at the Lake House. Such a beautiful space, great ambiance, and food that matches all of it. Great dinner with a service and kitchen staff that accommodated my wife’s food sensitivities exceptionally well. Thank you for having us!

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FAQs

The Lake House is rated 4.8 stars by 3440 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lake House

747 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0N2

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Louise Way SE
  • Neighborhood
    Calgary
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Wild Game
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Neukom
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 225-3939
  • Private party facilities
    The Lake House has two distinct rooms that can host a private event. One smaller Private Dining Room can seat up to 60 people and the main dining room that can accommodate 120 people. The Whole Venue can be booked exclusively and accommodate 180 guests.
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