Chef's Table. The pursuit of culinary perfection.

Chef's Table is an award-winning, upscale 40-seat restaurant residing at Kensington Riverside Inn.

Chef's Table, under the direction of the talented Chef de Cuisine Craig Boje, has garnered a loyal following, fantastic reviews and several awards:

• Attained the coveted Four Diamond AAA Rating, ranking Chef's Table as a premier establishment esteemed by inspectors, the hospitality industry, and over 52 million AAA/CAA members.  Fewer than 3 percent of the more than 27,000 restaurants approved by AAA achieve this prestigious distinction, and only 7 others have done so in Alberta, of which Chef's Table is now 1 of only 3 in Calgary!
• Voted Best Hotel Dining by Where Magazine for 3 consecutive years, 2009, 2010, and again in 2011!
• 75 Must-Try Calgary Dishes, Chef's Table Deconstructed Creme Brulee, Where Magazine, September 2011
• Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, August 2011.
• Judges Recommendation, Worth the Splurge, Avenue Magazine, March 2011.
• Voted one of Canada's Best New Restaurants by enRoute Magazine, Nov. 2008.
• Named Calgary's Best New Restaurant in 2008 by John Gilchrist, "Year-End Review," Calgary Herald, Dec. 28, 2008.
• Food critic John Gilchrist names Chef's Table as a favorite for romantic dinners.
• First Place Winner, Corporate Chef Duncan Ly, Gold Medal Plates Competition in Nov. 2010.

From warmth to wine, enjoy soul-repairing cuisine.

Come join Chef de Cuisine Craig Boje and his talented team in their open-kitchen and get caught up in their excitement as they bring a modernist approach to classical French dishes, reworking them playfully while keeping their original integrity.  Passion fruit replaces tomatoes in a twist on traditional prawn cocktail, while mulled wine is transformed into gel to accompany a game hen, and our crème brulee is deconstructed and artfully presented.

A culinary experience to remember, Chef's Table's patrons can enjoy the five-course tasting menus or order à la carte. Wine selections specialize in smaller eclectic producers that pair up brilliantly with Chef selections, and service is unmatched.

A sumptuous, warm décor—with dark brown Italian leather Poltrona Frau chairs, white Frette linen tablecloths, contemporary art and rich estate-grey walls trimmed with elegance—invites diners to relax and enjoy.

Whether you're staying with us at the Inn, or simply dropping by, Chef's Table pursues perfection in food and service, considering all the details to provide the ultimate dining experience.

Please browse our Chef's Table Menus for the latest culinary creations.

Please note, Chef's Table is closed for dinner on Sundays and select public holidays.  Parking for Chef's Table patrons is available at the Kensington Gate next to the Inn on the corner of Memorial Drive and 10A Street NW.

Our lounge is your intimate retreat.

Just steps beyond Chef's Table is our inviting and modern 30-seat lounge. With cream-white Poltrona Frau Italian leather chairs and a stunning purple Bisazza glass-tiled feature wall—it's the perfect retreat to relax or reconnect.

The Ocean Wise menu symbol—we care.

We are committed to Ocean Wise, a Vancouver Aquarium conservation program that empowers and educates consumers about issues surrounding sustainable seafood. Helping restaurants and their customers make environmentally-friendly seafood choices, the Ocean Wise symbol next to a menu item marks the best choice for the health of our oceans. Chef's Table is an approved Ocean Wise restaurant, providing fresh, highest-quality sustainable seafood for our patrons.

For more information on Ocean Wise, visit www.vanaqua.com.

For Chef's Table reservations, please call 403.228.4442. Or reserve via email at info@kensingtonriversideinn.com or by clicking on the Open Table link below.

To stay with us book now, view our Special Offers and Upcoming Events, or contact us for more information.