Chef’s Table

Calgary, Canada

4.5

Closed now

10 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 403-228-4442
Website:
www.kensingtonriversideinn.com
Address:
Kensington Riverside Inn 1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3E3
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miSunnyside
0.3 mi14th Street & Kensington Road
0.3 miDowntown West / Kerby
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepted Cards
Credit, Debit
Good For
Breakfast
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Dressy
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
Yes

Today

Today 7:00 am – 10:00 am
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (Calgary) 1:21 PM Thursday, May 22, 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 10:00 am
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Chef’s Table is Calgary’s premier fine-​dining restaurant located in the charming 19-​room Kensington Riverside Inn features an intimate 40-​seat dining room with adjoining Fireside Lounge as well as a licensed patio overlooking the Bow River.

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10 reviews of Chef’s Table

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Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
I’ve only been here once with my husband — because we stayed at the Kensington riverside inn for our wedding night in 2013, but I can say that the food was fantastic!!!
The staff were amazing, and we were very impressed, would recommend
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
Came for their Friday happy hour ($ 4.99 prosecco & $ 0.99 oysters) and stayed for a full dinner.
Very classy dining room and patio with some top-​notch staff. Food is presented in the same manner which allow your eyes to indulge before your taste buds do.
One of my favorites was the wild mushroom tart. A variety of mushrooms (including chanterelles, my favorite and not often seen in Calgary) in a flaky pastry topped with a sous vide egg.
Great for special occasions.
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
Went for brunch for the first time today at Chef’s Table. It was a snowy day in Calgary so the restaurant wasn’t too busy. Their brunch menu is very simple and has about 8 main entrée items and each of them $ 18 each. A bit on the pricey side, but the food was very fresh and tasty. We ordered the croque madame, eggs benedict, and we couldn’t resist to order the lemon ricotta pancakes to share, which ended up being the highlight of the meal! The pancakes were cooked perfectly (a little crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside), and the lemon flavor was light and refreshing. We also both ordered a refill on our lattes and we were pleased to find out they didn’t charge for the second cup. Our service was great as the waitress was very attentive and made sure we always had what we needed. Would definitely go back for those pancakes and try out their dinner menu!
Place rating: 5
Dallas, TX
Stayed at the Kensington Inn for a work trip and when my clients found out I was staying there, they all said I should try Chef’s Table. Thankfully, this restaurant is the same restaurant that provides room service, so at the end of a long and cold day in Calgary, ordering from here, eating in the comfort of my room was just bliss. The menu changes every so often. I ordered the heirloom squash ravioli (you could really taste how handmade the ravioli skin was), the chestnut soup (so hearty), and foie gras appetizer (melt in your mouth, though I wish there was some sort of carb paired with it). For breakfast, you have to try their lemon ricotta pancakes. So FLUFFY and to DIE for.
Place rating: 4
Vancouver, Canada
no complaints about the food/​service but it gets a 3.5 stars from me because i had dined here twice in two days for brunch, in both cases they tell me that they’re out of ketchup, earl grey tea, green tea, and chai tea. oh and that their cappuccino machine was out of order… seriously? whoever is doing inventory needs to bring it up a notch. those things mentioned (especially ketchup for my hash brown potatoes!) could have easily been bought across the street at a super market.
the price of the brunch is somewhat on the higher end, but the brioche french toast was delicious so i am satisfied with the $/​quality
Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
A great place to eat — very high end. If you stay at the Kensington Riverside Inn, you get 15% off your bill and breakfast up to $ 20; if you’re a member of the Hillhurst Sunnyside Coommunity Centre, you can get 10% of your bill. Breakfasts are great — mostly a variety of egg dishes plus a choice of coffee or tea. Dinners are great — usually there is a choice of risotto of some kind. The waiters are very nice and give you plenty of high quality bread. Everything on the menu looks and tastes great, and it’s fun watching the chefs work. Definitely a nice option for a special occasion.
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
Just had breakfast at the Inn this morning — the lemon ricotta pancakes are awesome! Will be downloading the recipe for sure. Also had some great conversation out on the patio — what a beautiful place.
Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
Just had a fantastic dining experience at Chef’s Table.
Here’s some of my personal tasting notes for Chefs Table March 12:
Octopus, prosciutto, eggplant purée, artichoke hearts and Chardonnay… remarkable! ***
Pickled Spring Vegetables: Beet, cucumber, carrot, cauliflower, kohlrabi on a bed of goat cheese /​w goat foam on top
— each veg marinated in a different brine: beets in sherry, kohlrabi in apple and kombu, carrots in orange and vinegar, cucumber in dill, cauliflower in white wine
— amazing!!! ****
Chardonnay; (Vin d’orge?) from South Africa **
/​w gnocchi with roasted hazelnuts
— wine tastes sweeter /​w gnocchi, but wine brings out the hazelnut flavour in the gnocchi.
— enjoyable ***
St Francis, Sonoma County, 2006 (Cab Sav) — buttery, full bodied red /​w a little spice (pepper) in the finish
/​w beef tenderloin, with pomme Anna, madjool dates, ‘green purée’, Easter Island radishes (yum!), and lavender to garnish… mmm, I’m in Heaven… the lavender adds to the unique taste of this dish.
— magnificent ****
Michele Chiarlo, Nivole, Mosato d’asti Italy
/​w deconstructed crème brûlée /​w rose petal & hibiscus flower meringue and raspberries, vanilla bean custard, marzipan and lavender flowers… mmmm!!! AND Cocoa Butter & Raspberry ****
— fantastic finish to a splendid night at Chefs Table
Exec Chef: Duncan Ly and Chef de Cuisine: Craig Boje — hats off to you both. It was an amazing meal!
Place rating: 4
Calgary, Canada
Now open for brunch, so I booked a reservation for 4 on a Sunday at 11am.
A very nice setting in the Kensington Riverside Inn, I had the impression it was called the Kensington Arms hotel. Not sure where I got that idea. Anyway, the restaurant is somewhat small, appropriate for the size of hotel. There are about 6 – 8 tables, white table clothes, silver, signature settings, open view to the chef/​kitchen.
Greeted by nice server who took our coats and seated us, then went off to prepare our coffees. I ordered a double espresso macchiato confidently as she seemed to know her stuff, which she truly did as my espresso was excellent. There was only one server, but there was certainly no lack of service.
The chef’s special was a chorizo omelette with cheddar and peppers, that seemed fine with me, and it was. Others had eggs benedict, and other omelettes which everyone found agreeable. There were only a couple of other tables occupied even though it was 11 am (prime brunch time). The bill was no more expensive than any other decent brunch.
Very relaxed and pleasant ambience. I hope no one else finds out about this, as it is really really hard finding decent brunch places in this town.
I can’t say what anything other than brunch would be like, but I expect that it would be top drawer.
Every time anyone asks me where to stay in Calgary, I always recommend this place. To date, not a single person has taken my advice on it. Their loss, as the location cannot be beat. It seems the perfect hotel to me.
Place rating: 5
Calgary, Canada
Chef’s Table is one of Calgary’s best fine dining experiences.
Service is knowledgeable, attentive, friendly and efficient.
Food is wondrous… try the seven-​course tasting menus if you’re ready for a sumptuous culinary adventure.
Wines are fantastic… matched with great precision to the dishes.
Décor is beautiful, upscale but approachable.
Chef’s Table is an intimate 40-​seat restaurant located in the charming 19-​room boutique hotel — Kensington Riverside Inn. Ideal for romantic escapes or a celebratory occasion. Patio dining in the summer. Just heard they also have a weekend brunch.