Deane House

Food was absolutely amazing and it’s the cutest place ever. The ginger beets were out of this world good night be the best beets I’ve ever had and the gnocchi was so light and refreshing even though it was cream based. The cocktails were also very lovely. I would love it even more if it wasn’t so hot in there. The coolest place was the bathroom haha we escaped the heat a few times there. 😅

I visited this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was a Wednesday, and they had a live jazz band playing in the garden, which I really enjoyed. The service was great—very welcoming and attentive. Since it was a bit chilly outside, the staff turned on the gas heaters and provided us with blankets. The menu featured fresh, authentic ingredients, and the cocktails were beautifully presented. It's not a cheap place, but I'll definitely be coming back.

A restaurant with a great atmosphere, offering views of the river and a beautiful garden. It has its own parking lot. The service is good, and most of the food is delicious. Unfortunately, the flat iron steak had a burnt exterior, which left a bitter taste in the meat. Additionally, the chicken fingers and French fries were unevenly cooked, with both burnt and soft parts, as shown in the pictures, making the chicken dry, hard, and flavorless.

Visited for weekend brunch in summer. It is a beautiful place a gorgeous garden and a warm interior too. Very welcoming staff. Very classy ambience The menu was very unique. Food was very very tasty. Mimosas were refreshing . The Rhubarb dessert was soooo lovely .

Went for Afternoon Tea with a friend. We were greeted with very friendly service. Sat at a lovely table by the window. Waitress explained the tea. We ordered wine it came quickly and the wine service was wonderful. We had told our server we’d would like the tea tray with our wine to enjoy the savoury items. Then the tea later for the more traditional items. We finished our wine and still no tea tray. We had to ask when it might be coming out. It was over 30 minutes. We were told shortly. Meanwhile the tables on either side. One family of 8 and a deuce had both, been seated after us but were being served. A bit disappointing. When the tea arrived it was beautifully presented both physically and by our server who explained all that was presented. From the fresh scones with the clotted cream to the lamb tarts. All fantastic When we left my tea companion mentioned how lovely the tarts were. The manager asked us to wait and ran to present her with 4 to enjoy at home Overall. Lovely tea. Just needed to be more observant of the timing. I would go back for a special occasion. Would have 5 stars if the timing was better

A few of my girlfriends and I had the pleasure of attending afternoon tea at the Deane house yesterday. The food was phenomenal, tea was delicious and the service was great! The house itself is gorgeous, and when we left, we were trying to take a group photo outside and one of the staff ran out to help us! Great service and experience. I would recommend coming here if you enjoy high tea like we do!

Came here for afternoon tea. The assortment was delightful. Each person can choose their own tea. The cream was so light on the blueberry scones. My favorite were the pot pie bites, the chimichurri beef, and the grapefruit creme. Served on real China. Lovely time. Limited parking spots. Another couple was having their wedding there shortly after and it looked like a wonderful spot to have a wedding.

We took in the dinner service during Canada long weekend. We got the impression that staffing might have been an issue as staff mentioned that weren't performing in their usual roles. Cocktails were fantastic and we benefited from expert wine advice. (Our wait staff had a special interest and expertise in wines.) Oysters and mussels were fresh, although it was a bit odd to get a single small piece of toast to accompany a giant bowl of mussels (which were clearly meant to share). We experienced a number of delays getting our order in and receiving the entrees after the appetizer (there was a about an hour gap). The sablefish and halibut dishes were excellent. The bison striploin was plated beautifully and the flavors were fun, however the dish arrived very cold :o. That's actually the first time we've ever experienced that (at any restaurant). After the hour wait we elected to just forge ahead. Dessert was a bit of a mixed bag. The flat white was delicious, but it was garnished with what looked like a large sheet of candy wafer. Thankfully the wait staff warned us that it wasn't actually edible (we tried for fun and it was similar to plastic). It wasn't clear if it was failed candy wafer or if someone new made a poor selection for artistic garnish. The crepe cake was a neat idea. However each crepe was already quite thick, and the end result was like eating a dense pancake, which in my opinion defeats the purpose of a crepe. Overall, we were pleased that all the staff were so friendly, and did appear to be trying their very best. The experience was marred by a lot of issues from the kitchen and a slow experience. It definitely wasn't a bad experience, but fell short of our expectations at the price point.

Food was absolutely amazing and it’s the cutest place ever. The ginger beets were out of this world good night be the best beets I’ve ever had and the gnocchi was so light and refreshing even though it was cream based. The cocktails were also very lovely. I would love it even more if it wasn’t so hot in there. The coolest place was the bathroom haha we escaped the heat a few times there. 😅

I visited this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was a Wednesday, and they had a live jazz band playing in the garden, which I really enjoyed. The service was great—very welcoming and attentive. Since it was a bit chilly outside, the staff turned on the gas heaters and provided us with blankets. The menu featured fresh, authentic ingredients, and the cocktails were beautifully presented. It's not a cheap place, but I'll definitely be coming back.

A restaurant with a great atmosphere, offering views of the river and a beautiful garden. It has its own parking lot. The service is good, and most of the food is delicious. Unfortunately, the flat iron steak had a burnt exterior, which left a bitter taste in the meat. Additionally, the chicken fingers and French fries were unevenly cooked, with both burnt and soft parts, as shown in the pictures, making the chicken dry, hard, and flavorless.

Visited for weekend brunch in summer. It is a beautiful place a gorgeous garden and a warm interior too. Very welcoming staff. Very classy ambience The menu was very unique. Food was very very tasty. Mimosas were refreshing . The Rhubarb dessert was soooo lovely .

Went for Afternoon Tea with a friend. We were greeted with very friendly service. Sat at a lovely table by the window. Waitress explained the tea. We ordered wine it came quickly and the wine service was wonderful. We had told our server we’d would like the tea tray with our wine to enjoy the savoury items. Then the tea later for the more traditional items. We finished our wine and still no tea tray. We had to ask when it might be coming out. It was over 30 minutes. We were told shortly. Meanwhile the tables on either side. One family of 8 and a deuce had both, been seated after us but were being served. A bit disappointing. When the tea arrived it was beautifully presented both physically and by our server who explained all that was presented. From the fresh scones with the clotted cream to the lamb tarts. All fantastic When we left my tea companion mentioned how lovely the tarts were. The manager asked us to wait and ran to present her with 4 to enjoy at home Overall. Lovely tea. Just needed to be more observant of the timing. I would go back for a special occasion. Would have 5 stars if the timing was better

A few of my girlfriends and I had the pleasure of attending afternoon tea at the Deane house yesterday. The food was phenomenal, tea was delicious and the service was great! The house itself is gorgeous, and when we left, we were trying to take a group photo outside and one of the staff ran out to help us! Great service and experience. I would recommend coming here if you enjoy high tea like we do!

Came here for afternoon tea. The assortment was delightful. Each person can choose their own tea. The cream was so light on the blueberry scones. My favorite were the pot pie bites, the chimichurri beef, and the grapefruit creme. Served on real China. Lovely time. Limited parking spots. Another couple was having their wedding there shortly after and it looked like a wonderful spot to have a wedding.

We took in the dinner service during Canada long weekend. We got the impression that staffing might have been an issue as staff mentioned that weren't performing in their usual roles. Cocktails were fantastic and we benefited from expert wine advice. (Our wait staff had a special interest and expertise in wines.) Oysters and mussels were fresh, although it was a bit odd to get a single small piece of toast to accompany a giant bowl of mussels (which were clearly meant to share). We experienced a number of delays getting our order in and receiving the entrees after the appetizer (there was a about an hour gap). The sablefish and halibut dishes were excellent. The bison striploin was plated beautifully and the flavors were fun, however the dish arrived very cold :o. That's actually the first time we've ever experienced that (at any restaurant). After the hour wait we elected to just forge ahead. Dessert was a bit of a mixed bag. The flat white was delicious, but it was garnished with what looked like a large sheet of candy wafer. Thankfully the wait staff warned us that it wasn't actually edible (we tried for fun and it was similar to plastic). It wasn't clear if it was failed candy wafer or if someone new made a poor selection for artistic garnish. The crepe cake was a neat idea. However each crepe was already quite thick, and the end result was like eating a dense pancake, which in my opinion defeats the purpose of a crepe. Overall, we were pleased that all the staff were so friendly, and did appear to be trying their very best. The experience was marred by a lot of issues from the kitchen and a slow experience. It definitely wasn't a bad experience, but fell short of our expectations at the price point.

Afternoon Tea service at Deane House was gorgeous! The savory treats were our favorite chicken pot pie, cucumber and onion tart! The tea was delightful with the strawberry green selection and darjeeling!

Met some friends for brunch while in Calgary and picked the Deane House as both of them, lifelong Calgary residents had never been. The place is a heritage home that was obviously rebuilt after the floods a few years back. We sat in what would have been the back yard under a big tent, on what turned out to become a very warm day in Cowtown. Thankfully our 10:30 AM reservation found the temp in the mid 20's Celsius so reasonably comfortable. The service was exceptional, although a bit slow given the amount of staff around. After our food was dropped a request for hot sauce and pepper took entirely too long. The poached eggs were all quite well done with only a hint of runniness. We also were not asked how we wanted our eggs upon ordering, which may have been by design. The lovely K was supposed to get preserves with her toast which didn't happen. When she asked one of the staff for her preserves they came only after our plates were cleared. Overall, could have easily been an epic brunch, but the attention to the small details were lacking. That said we'd love to give them another try on our next trip to Calgary.

Not worth the price. 2 appies and a main course and dessert still had room for more. Appies were good but 2 scallops for $25 is a little rude. ANd teh arctic char for main course was very ho hum. For that price won't be back.

The good: Easy parking Nice setting on the river Beautiful old home makes for a nice setting Relaxed atmosphere Very good bison steak and bison carpaccio Lovely jazz band on Wednesdays The not so good: Expensive Sablefish dish was not great Desserts are not their strong suit

When I use the word amazing to describe our experience at Deane House, it is an understatement. My family and I had a reservation and were seated immediately on arrival. Our server Katie (sp?) was so attentive. She served us water right away and gave us the specials for the day. We came prepared to eat a lot since we had heard so many great things about the menu. We ordered the beet salad, shrimp, crab, mussels, and fish/rice cakes to start. The beet salad was delicious - beets so fresh and earthy and the bee pollen complemented the flavor so well. If you love beets, I would definitely recommend trying it. Shrimp - definitely a unique experience - the shrimp is raw but very sweet and pairs well with the pickled red onions and herbs. Crab - my favorite starter with the different levels of flavor including some spices mixed in with the fresh crab atop poached leek. The fresh bread was crusty on the outside and so soft on the inside, perfect for dunking in the mussel broth Mussels - I'm not normally a huge fan of mussels, but I ate so many of the mussels this time around as they were so plump and juicy, and cloaked in a delicious spiced broth that I could've drank on its own. Fish and rice cakes - not my favorite dish but the cakes were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The fresh salad with a lemon vinaigrette complemented the pan-fried cake. The kitchen had also shucked too many oysters so we were gifted 12 oysters. My dad was so impressed by how fresh the oysters tasted. Since I'm not the biggest oyster fan, I cannot comment. My favorite main meal was definitely the bison. The biggest surprise for me was the lamb. I'm typically not one to order lamb but when I tried this specific lamb dish, I was surprised by how little gaminess I tasted in the meat itself. The sauce was extremely gamey but the meat was actually so tender and delicious. The dessert I would recommend is definitely the treacle pudding. The spices used in the pudding were really powerful and paired really well with the creme anglaise. Please do yourself a favor and make a reservation to have dinner here. You will not be disappointed!!

My daughter and I came today for a much anticipated high tea and I was incredibly disappointed. I am visiting from out of town and thought it would be wonderful to try Dean House for a lovely night tea, with all the delicious treats you have to offer. Our server was lovely but the food fell far short. I mentioned to our waitress that the sandwich breads were hard as if they had been sitting out in the air and not fresh, she told me that this would be passed on. The clotted cream was not clotted but whipped, I know this as I have had clotted cream many times and from the UK. The jam was runny and a little bitter, the marshmallows were rubbery and not easy to eat so they were left, along with the miniature Peppermint macarons. The tea wasn't hot and came out well before our food. It was a very expensive disappointing afternoon.

Absolutely the worst tea I have ever had. The Battenburg cake was bone dry and tasted like soap the scone was a hockey puck. The sandwiches beyond tasteless. The tea was served with the teabag string hanging out of the teapot. Their ridiculous dessert tier was a home made contraption that fell/tipped all over our table. the server laughed at us when the tier broke. Fiasco would not describe it. I have had better food at Tim,s

First off, we went here solely because of Chris Barton from Anew Table. We loved his restaurant, and was always blown away by the set menu's. Anew was 11/10 stars. The good stuff; great decor, perfect level of attentiveness and personality from the staff. The bad stuff; We did the 'tasting' menu ($100 a person, two person table). I did not ever really read much into the menu, as I was excited to get the Anew experience again. Sourdough bread, and salted butter as a complimentary appy. I can save you a longer read, by telling you this was the best part. Next came a single cracker, with some beef tartar. I am unsure about the presentation expectation, but the cracker had been slid around the plate, so what appeared to be a trail of yellowish oil was not necessarily enticing. The cracker bite was bland, no seasoning. Cold dish. Second was a strip of shredded crab, on a leek, some more oil, and some greens. The odor was not a pleasant odor, and again the flavour was bland. Two bites. Cold dish. Third was a beet salad. Calling it salad is a stretch. Some diced beets, on pickled cabbage, and sprinkled with bee pollen. Flat out not good. Bee pollen is basically tiny hard bits of yellowish chalk. About ten fork fulls, so decent sized dish, but not edible, we tried. Cold dish. Fourth was sablefish on pork belly, with a leek, and some creamed celerac. The pervasive theme was no seasoning. Two bites of each bit. Warm dish, except for the leek. Fifth was steak of some sort, but sadly only three'ish bites, not tender, pretty tough chew. There was a small single bite tart, with some dry protein, and no seasoning again, no moisture left in it at all. Warm dish. There was a dish of apple butter, cheese, and some crackers sent out, as we didn't finish the beets. Very thoughtful of the kitchen / server, and again they did an excellent job. Final was the desert. I believe it was a pavlova, with a berry sauce, and lemon curd on the top. There was lemon rind on top, that was imbedded in the sauce, and the palatability of sisal rope. Perhaps it was supposed to be candied, maybe I was supposed to remove and not eat it. The pavlova was done well, but the berry sauce has zero sweetness, only tart, and the lemon curd was all tart, and a tiny bit sweet. This was a mouth inverting bitter / tart ride. Not good. With four drinks (two glasses wine, two tap beer), and tip, this was a $330 dinner. I paid less at Anew, and would have paid this amount to have that prior experience. This was top five worst meals I have ever experienced. Every dish was tiny, not seasoned, not visually pleasing (white flavourless celerac cream on white plate....), largely not warm, flat out not good. I don't know what happened, but Dean House is not Anew table. Now I know, and it's sad that it isn't. Maybe the super expensive real estate has cut into the ability to present cohesive, engaging, delicious pre-set menu's? Maybe, having management / investors / association with another restaurant has hamstrung Chris Barton? Maybe just having to offer a full optional menu, and trying to offer a pre-set experience, can't live in the same space? As we sat through this, we didn't see anyone else do the tasting menu. I feel we chose wrong. The other patron's selections all looked great, and filled their plates. We won't go back. But, I will go to the next venue Chris Barton finds himself at (and at the helm again), as I have hope of experiencing what was, once again!

Cute little hidden treasure in inglewood. Great ambience. A house that has been turned into a fantastic restaurant with friendly staff & great expensive food.

The beef tartare was quite good. Also, the location and the restaurant are very nice - great place for a special occasion. The garden around the restaurant is especially nice.

I had the smoked trout benny and it was quite literally the best eggs benedict I've ever had

Deane House is River Cafe's newest sister restaurant. We decided to come and try it for Big Taste after our first lunch at Q Haute Cuisine. Yes, two lunches. Winning. The inside is absolutely stunning. The setup makes you feel like you're eating outdoors (without being outdoors). The Big Taste menu was $15.00, what a steal. - Moroccan spiced red lentil soup - we were worried that would be heavy but the soup was delightful. The slightest kick. Really refreshing and bright flavour. - 7k Ranch longhorn burger - the bun was perfect. The garlic aioli was tad too sweet and overpowering but the longhorn was meaty and tender. - Dent corn grits - corn grits has a very unique texture. It was creamy and gritty (for better use of the word) but after a few bites, it starts to taste the same and feels like you're eating mush. A whole plate was too much. Lucky, we shared. The pumpkin seeds and roasted vegetables gave a much needed contrast but couldn't save this dish. - Lemon Saskatoon squares - the lemon squares were a perfect two bite dessert. Light and citrusy. Will have to come back to Deane House again for the full experience. Solid first visit.

Enjoyed the food was delicious, excellent service and cozy place. Highly recommend this place for everyone

There are just some places that once you try them, you constantly are reminded of your experience & keep wanting to go! Dean House is one of those places. Even the experience of walking from the parking to the front door is so unique & calming. The place is buzzing during weekend brunch, which is the time when we visited. Once you take in the interior chic & elegant decor, you know that you're in for a treat. We actually chose to sit at the bar, which was great, coz the bartender was also really friendly. He made us his signature cocktail which wasn't even in the menu. Despite the busyness, everything arrived on time with beautiful presentation. A must try brunch in YYC :) Server/ Host knowledge: 5 Server/host attitude: 5 Fast service: 5 Food Menu: 4.5 Drinks Menu: 5 Food quality: 5 Food Portion: 5 Ambience: 5 Distance to other tables: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Comfort: 5 Waiting time to get seated: 5 Price: 4.5

Awesome place for a date night but we chose it for a romantic birthday celebration! The service was great and the food was so excellently prepared! You can't go wrong with anything you order. We were here in the winter so there wasn't much of a garden outside but the ingredients were local, fresh, and of the highest quality!! Definitely worth return visits to try their seasonal items. The House was intriguing and had a romantic yet trendy ambiance.

I rarely give 5 stars but this was a really great dining experience!! We made a reservation for the Big Taste menu and were pleasantly surprised at the level of service and the combination of ingredients in each dish. The server was extremely friendly, took us on a little tour of the haunted library and was extremely attentive. I would definitely return as this was a memorable dining experience and a delicious 5 course meal!

After my second time here, and another great meal, and seeing my friends clean off their plates, I can recommend this place from the bottom of my heart. The food was so good. Creative, but not in an inaccessible or snobby type of way. The flavours were addictive and satisfying.

Great place for taking pictures and nice drinks. But could've been much better for the price we were paying. Starters: Oysters (normal, but the sauce was good) Crispy Egg (interesting taste, but only one egg, not enough to share) Tacky Beets Main: Halibut (yummy sauce but not worth the $) Rye Cavatelli (really good and out of the appetizers, the only one that was worth it. A little salty) Desert: Treacle Pudding (really good, but I've also not had treacle pudding before so don't know what to compare it against. However, as a stand alone, it was quite good) RECOMMENDATION: If I had to come again next time, I would come for the scenery, drinks and desert. I understand the appeal of fine dining/small plates/$$ but this restaurant just didn't do it for me. If you wanted to eat something small in addition to desert, get the Rye Cavetelli and something like the Crispy Egg off the starter menu.

A historic house turned restaurant in Inglewood, this place is perfect picturesque location for brunch, lunch or dinner (and many weddings!) So it's no question that they are highly sought after for brunch, and I really appreciate that the Deane House takes reservations. We trekked through a snowy morning and nestled in with some teas and London Fogs while we studied the menu. I honestly had a hard time choosing! The breakfast items that caught my eye: saskatoon berry sourdough pancakes (with lemon balm, maple syrup and chantilly cream), the smoked arctic char eggs benny and the croque madame. Ultimately, the asian twist on the duck confit perogies won me over (braised red cabbage, fermented squash and beet dashi). Although very delish, the sour beet and cabbage offset the richness of the duck well, I felt the portion was quite small (five perogies is more of an appetizer than a meal). I foraged a bit of pancakes and hashbrowns from my dining mates to fill up. Overall, a great experience with the quality of food, service and view. I'd definitely return and try something heartier.

This restaurant is located on the edge of downtown...right as you cross the bridge into Inglewood. If you haven't been to Inglewood lately, it has a new vibe and has become more developed, more trendy and more lively. Including the Deans House, which has been an historic house in Calgary that I'm assuming was transformed into this unique restaurant. The wait has been long for me to finally see what this House was all about. The restaurant itself is really neat and true to its home comfort style of restaurant. The brunch menu has plenty of options and items you'll want to try... Such as the rabbit Perogies. First impression of the restaurant was pleasant, cozy, and very trendy. All the customers seemed to live a downtown trendy lifestyle...interesting atmosphere. Maybe that's just the Sunday brunch crowd. Overall, I would recommend this place to friends. A nice location that makes you feel you're at a country house.

This is a lovely restaurant, and Deane House was the perfect location to celebrate our USA Thanksgiving. The dining room is simply charming, with an inviting bar and river view. The food was very good and service unpolished, but well meaning. The specialty of the house, Roast Chicken, was moist with a nice Applewood, smoky flavor, but weirdly smothered in salad. The lettuce leaves were huge, and it was as if you had to go on a hunt to find the chicken. This salad concept was a huge mistake. The chicken and potatoes should stand on its own. Scrape the salad "frosting." My brisket was tasty, but had a Corned Beef flavor, which wasn't bad, but certainly didn't taste like classic brisket. Because of the food discrepancies, I cannot give Deane House five stars, but it is a very nice restaurant, with a maturity lacking in the 17th Avenue eateries. Sometimes, trendy gets a bit much, and the comfort of Deane House is quite welcoming.

I've come here for years and the food atmosphere cocktails service and location are just incredible. I recommend anyone that comes to Calgary eat at this amazing place. It is hands down my favorite culinary experience we have.

Not only is the food delicious, but the atmosphere is beautiful. From the gardens to the antique throughout the restaurant. The only complaint I have, was that I wish there was more choices for brunch.

Went for a lovely brunch for a friends 40th. Really impressed with the refurb they did. We were seated on the porch with a view of the river and it was just lovely. As we went on a Sunday they have free corkage, so we took 2 bottles of more expensive champagne to celebrate. The waitress was quick to make sure they were on ice and cold for when everyone arrived. Glasses were given to us straight away too. As there were 6 of us we ordered and then passed plates around so everyone could get a taste. Had a couple duplicates of the below. 1. Soft Poached Mans Organic Eggs, with Smoked Red Lentil Hummus, Goat Feta, Sumac ($15). Great bread, hummus was a spread on the bread and the goats feta was delicious. 2. Sunny Side Duck Egg, with Toasted Sourdough, Grilled Merguez, Harissa Yogurt ($16). Ducks eggs are delious I discovered and you should too! Merguez sausage had amazing depth of flavour and the yogurt added the right balance to the richness of the duck eggs. 3. Duck Rillette eggs benedict, with buttermilk biscuit and mustard hollandaise ($16). Creamy slightly spiced hollandaise, duck rillette was more of a patty that they had grilled up under the eggs. Crisp but still soft and juicy. Great dish. 4. Driview Rabbit Perogies, with rabbit sausage, fermented carrots, buttermilk carrot puree ($18). This was a clear winner. The presentation was beautiful, and then you tasted the dish. Rabbit perogies are the only way forward as far as I am concerned. A most delightful treat. We shared a dessert, cant remember which one, but know that it was gone in seconds. Definitely a bunch on the higher end, but also higher end products and so well made with great presentation. This is the place you go to have a long leisurely brunch with people you enjoy spending time with. Find those people and go. Reservations highly recommended.

Big Taste gave my gf and I the perfect opportunity to try Deane House for the first time. A few of our friends had tried here before and did not recommend we go but we wanted to see for ourselves. We were not disappointed. The ambience was great, we had a great view of DT, service was very friendly. The first 2 dishes of the gourmet menu were good but nothing amazing and we were starting to think we should have listened to our friends BUT the poached egg that came after was incredible. Both our eggs were cooked perfectly and they brought out this nice teapot to pour the duck broth at the table. Every dish after that continued to improve our opinions. By the end of the evening we were pleasantly full (not to the point where we struggled to finish our food) and we will definitely be back to try the regular menu. One thing to know if you decide to try their big taste menu next year is the entire table has to either get the big taste menu or order off the menu. No mixing. Which is sad because we actually had 2 other friends who wanted to join us but decided not to come as they wanted to order off the menu. I hope they don't have this restriction for Big Taste '19

Amazing New Year's Eve dinner experience. We had a 5 course menu and my boyfriend got the wine pairing. We loved all the dishes! I will say though that the rabbit was a little strange. I appreciate the form and the style but I'm not a big fan on pate type dishes but it was pretty. Haha our server was great and timing was on point. The ambiance is fun and I loved that it was an old house converted. We sat downstairs but if we ever come back I'd like to see upstairs!

This was our first visit here. Since we made last minute reservations, we were sat outside. Which was perfect because it was another beautiful day in yyc. There was a wedding happening when we were seated so we felt a little bit like we were in the middle of a private event. A bit awkward. However, no one seemed to mind so we carried on. Location is beautiful. Grounds of the restaurant are well looked after and they have such a beautiful garden. Just note that the freight train is right across the street and the restaurant borders a very busy road. There wasn't any music playing outside so you will notice the road noise for sure. We had another adult and 2 young children with us. Not really thinking much of it, the menu was definitely tailored towards adults only. However, the kitchen was kind enough to offer grilled cheese or hamburger with chips. Kids picked the hamburger and chips, which was not a hit. A little too fancy for their liking. The free sour dough bread offered was a nice touch. Do I dare admit that I had 4 pieces??? They offer still or sparkling water, without an extra cost, which I can truly appreciate. We skipped the appetizers and went straight to the mains. Two of us had the halibut, cooked perfectly might I add. The other guest had the duck, another dish cooked perfectly. I do want to mention that while it was all so tasty, the portions are on the smaller side and most main dishes cost $43+. I did end up trying the cheesecake which made me a happy camper. It's a must of you come here for dinner. I also need to mention that the service was great. Very friendly and attentive. It's a must try considering the history of it being haunted and all....

Four of us came for a late dinner - and in a word, it was fabulous. First of all, the house itself is gorgeous and having the restaurant in the house allows for more quiet, intimate tables in the various rooms. We were seated in the enclosed wrap-around terrace. We all started with an aperitif - there were some really unique offerings. They went down smoothly with the warm bread and butter that was delivered. The other three ordered off the menu (lamb & boar) but I ordered the duck special, which was sublime. I have to admit that I was embarassed by the fact that I cleaned my plate so well that it looked unused! We weren't planning on ordering desserts but when I saw a pot de creme on the menu I was sold. It was as delicious as everything else that I had eaten that evening. This restaurant is too expensive to become part of our regular rotation but it is wonderful for a special event or a bit of a splurge.

Go for a mid afternoon brunch. This place is so delightful. Server staff are brilliant. Our server, Katie, was super friendly and attentive. The food was great and the selection of drinks was splendid. Hot tip is try the Danish. It's perfection.

When my typical brunch spot was booked for a wedding, my friend and I decided to head to Deane house after hearing many positive things. I enjoyed the patio music and the atmosphere at the bar. We were promptly served and quickly ordered. I had the blue berry pancakes and my friend had the fried chicken and biscuit sandwich. I found my meal to be absolutely delightful while my friend afterwards said his meal was a 2/10. That being said I am not rating this place higher for two reasons. One was the charge on the bill for water. $1 for filtered river water reeked of a cash grab despite how pretentiously it was described on the menu. Lastly, when I received the bill there was a card stuffed in the leather envelope informing me that I had just dined at one of the top 10 new restaurants in Canada. It came across as arrogant and uptight. If you're REALLY one of the top 10 new restaurants in Canada that story should be told in the food. My final verdict would be that it's worth checking out. Just don't order the tap water.

Amazing food! Amazing service! Loved my whole experience there, we went on a sunny Sunday a few weeks ago and I've been meaning to write a review. I loved the sourdough pancakes as well as the delicious perogies. It was two of us so we pretty much shared everything, we ordered the fried chicken and biscuit sandwich and omg! Its so good you it'll make you want to smack your mama. I can't wait to come back for dinner! Its nice to see a restaurant with such a diverse wait staff. Absolutely loved it.

A lovely heritage house on the banks of the Elbow, situated in quirky and pleasant Inglewood. Close to downtown, but still maintains an 'old school' feel. We tried three dishes, the madame croque, the scrambled eggs, and the feature of the day, pancakes with various fruits and sugared walnuts with maple syrup from Quebec. They seem to try and keep everything locally sourced as much possible, which is always nice to see. Prices are a tad high, but if you are looking for a classy brunch joint for the weekend, would definitely recommend.

When the weather's perfect for al fresco dining, there are a few spots in Calgary worth making reservations for. Deane House offers live jazz on their patio during Sunday brunch, so add it to your short list. I tried a sous vide poached duck egg on "shrimp and grits" and my wife had oxtail pierogis, and we finished with two different desserts, a chocolate paté for me and a creme brûlée for her. Our servers were attentive without being overly solicitous. Linger, and enjoy an experience you won't soon forget!

Clean bright tidy room. Loved the food. Lunch menu has rabbit duck ...the view and atmosphere is fantastic

Four of us went to the Deane House for brunch before we toured Sunfest in Inglewood. We all enjoyed our meals. Two of us had the eggs benedict with smoked fish and it was fantastic. I tried my husband's sourdough pancakes and they were amazing with great flavour. The other plate was duck eggs with sausage and that went over well too. The portion sizes are perfect. The service was a bit odd, with someone in 'training' It just felt a bit over the top for a brunch and kind of intrusive. I guess it's better to have to much service than too little? We couldn't hear our server over the ambient noise. The atmosphere is lovely, unfortunately we couldn't eat outside because it was a bit cool. The surrounding garden is wonderful and the house is great. A minor complaint would be the noise level due to the echo and hard surfaces in the "porch" area. We couldn't hear our server. It also felt a bit crowded. I would definitely come back. It's too bad the restrooms are on the 2nd floor as it's a bit tricky for accessibility. Food ***** Atmosphere **** Service ***

Very poor experience with staff and the entrees were terrible as well as being really expensive. It was my moms birthday and all was going ok, their vegetarian entree had really hard wild rice peppered through it so I sent it back, not easy to eat or enjoyable...break your teeth, bad idea. Ordered the fish, it was so salty and it didn't come out until my mom was finished her meal, no apologies and they charged us full price for the 2nd entree. Didn't bother with desert. It's a shame as I have been there before and thought it was quite good. Will not be back.

This was a very easy 5 star rating. Staff acknowledged our anniversary on arrival and provided a complimentary champagne toast. Our hostess and server were extremely well informed about absolutely everything on the menu, we were very impressed. We ordered the pickled carrots and hummus, along with the beef peroxide for the appetizers, both to die for. A few of the perogies were over cooked but out of our entire dinner that was the only thing that wasn't perfect. For main, I ordered the risotto which was stunning and delicious, such a unique mix of tastes that complimented each other so well. My partner ordered the wild boar, barley was phenomenal. For desert we had the cheesecake, again, delicious with a beautiful presentation. Staff were very friendly and attentive. I've never felt so satisfied with a restaurant experience.

Food here is very good...seems to be a quality chef preparation. The flavors and texture are original and not predictable...The atmosphere was perfect and although the music was unfamiliar it was subtle and relaxing. the staff was very friendly and professional. the only downside was that they mixed up our reservation and it was our anniversary....we were unable to access the dinner menu Too early...4 PM...overall It is a very quite restaurant with old world charm. we will return but will double check our reservation first.

Finally was able to stop in here for brunch after a failed attempt to come by a few month ago. First off this is the most adorable historic house, it's right next to the river and pathways so it's a very natural setting with lots of great light. We were sitting on the outside section where they've turned the wrap around porch into an enclosed area to sit with comfy seating and a beautiful view of the river. Our server was friendly and welcoming, she kept our coffee topped up while we perused the menu, there was a wide range of choices from classic breakfast options to perogies and sandwiches. We ended up going with the classic choice of pancakes which were delicious, light, fluffy and totally fulfilling and the squash and farro egg dish which was well reviewed by my two friends who tried it. Overall we had a great visit to Deane House, it's a gorgeous place with a great menu. It does get busy though so I would recommend making a reservation before you go. They also have a parking lot for patrons on the east side of the building just off 9th ave.

Came for a get together brunch with my girlfriends before the break was over! The interior and exterior is very nice! The food was good, I ordered a eggs Benedict with Arctic char (hash was crispy and eggs were cooked perfect!). The staff were also very friendly. Note, they charge 18% gratuity for larger groups and water costs a dollar.

We went to the Deane house recently to celebrate my father's birthday. To summarize: the meals and drinks were overpriced, the service was mediocre and condescending, and the food was poor - uninspiring, bland and with terrible texture. I will not return. The Deane House is in a wonderful setting, and the gardens and house are fantastic. The menu is driven off of authentic Canadian ingredients, which is appealing and charming. Unfortunately, the food we ordered was very disappointing. To top it off, my father, who asked if he could have a few potatoes on the side with his order was rudely and condescendingly lectured that "potatoes did not exist in Canada before the settlers arrived, so we do not serve them in this restaurant!" or something along that line. Interesting that the settlers had gnocchi but not potatoes... Now I even see that they have potatoes on the menu! The worst part was that my Mom was trying to make it such a special event for my dad and family, and it ended up being a very expensive disappointment. Please try to do better in the future with such an iconic landmark.

We are visiting from California and found Deane's on Yelp. We had sourdough pancakes, croquet madame, eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs and Ahi tuna. Everyone in our group of 10 enjoyed their meal. There was a 3 piece band playing background music. Also, I made reservations on the wrong day but they were very accommodating of our large group. Great service.

Everything I have ever ordered here has been delicious and creative. Quality, locally sourced ingredients matched with friendly, knowledgeable staff and service really make the dining experience top notch. I wish the 2-top tables were a touch bigger, or at least spaced out further so date night conversation was more private.

A recently renovated Deane House restaurant is now owned by the same people as the River Cafe, inheriting the Cafe's combination of sophistication and historical ambience. We went for happy hour in the Tenement Bar which is on your left when you walk in, so this review is just for the bar. The space has a large sunlit banquette seating area which is quite nice. Happy hour consists of selected wines by the glass for $7-8, and $6 select draught. The bar menu has about a dozen items in the $12-$18 range, including rabbit perogies, salted cabbage with chicken liver mousse, lamb ribs and more. Definitely carefully prepared dishes made with quality ingredients from local suppliers, and not something to munch on mindlessly. The menu is "vegetable forward" so don't expect the ratio of liver to cabbage to be high. They are seasonally revamping the cocktail menu, so we'll have to go back and report. Overall we enjoyed our time there, it's a nice atmosphere with nice food to match, even if it's a bit pricey to regularly hit up just for after work drinks and comestibles.

Finally open and worth the wait. Went for the tasting menu $100/pp and it was excellent! The menu is what the call vegetable forward, which means you'll eat more vegetables than meat, but honestly that is totally fine as you get enough of both and the vegetables are so well prepared. The service was excellent too. You could tell they are very concerned about their customers have an perfect experience. Our waiter Travis was super helpful and a really nice guy. All the staff was excellent and they even gave us a tour after. Best new restaurant in Calgary by a mile!

I love the Deane House, but we just went for dinner with the new menu and everything was super underwhelming. The plates were small but not particularly flavourful and for the price I wouldn't come back again. Please go back to the way things were!!!

Heard lots of good things about this place so I was excited to try it out. Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed - dishes were extremely bland and small. Service was very slow and the restaurant was empty. Would not recommend. Lots of better choices in Calgary.

Wife and I had a very nice dinner at historic Deane House on our last night of our Canadian Rockies vacation. Nice way to spend the evening. The building and herb/flower garden are beautiful. We had hoped to sit on the big patio, but staff called us in the afternoon to switch our reservation inside due to thunderstorms (nice that they called). The entire staff was very friendly. The food was creative and tasty using fresh items from their garden. They try to use as many locally sourced items as they can. We also ate at their other restaurant (same owner I believe), the River Cafe which was also very good.

Decided to stop here for lunch... came back for dinner. Food delicious, ambiance lovely, both indoor and outdoor setting available. Portions perfect, well presented, and each mouthful tantalizing. A must when in Calgary.