Our Business
As one of the top places to eat in Calgary, the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant is known for curating a culinary program that is second to none. Backed by one of Calgary’s top executive chefs, the menu boasts a Canadian theme featuring Rocky Mountain game meats, local harvest vegetables and—when weather permits—a full vegetable and herb garden, grown directly on site.
Experience one of the best high-end restaurants in Calgary, with superb, locally-produced cuisine, an extensive wine selection and exceptional, professional service.
From their humble beginnings as immigrants to Canada, Ulrich Kuenz and his wife Monika, the owners of Great Events Group, always hoped to open a fine-dining restaurant. After 40 years of growing their family catering business, their dream came to fruition when Great Events took over operations of the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant.
A very hands-on owner, Ulrich puts his heart and soul into every project, overseeing many aspects of his multi-faceted business. He offers employment opportunities to newcomers in Calgary, personally greats new staff whenever his busy schedule allows, and has involved his children in active partnership of the group of companies he built from the ground up.
Dedication to Sustainability
The political climate of our times has brought sustainability to the forefront of many restaurateurs, and our kitchen is no different. Since the grand re-opening in 2014, we have been sourcing meat and produce from a rotating list of small, ethical Albertan suppliers, such as Brant Lake Farm, Poplar Bluff Organic Farm, Gull Valley Farms, Hog Wild Farms and Sungold Specialty Meats.
In 2016 our Executive Chef and Corporate Chef of Great Events Catering collaborated to plant a vegetable and herb garden that would supplement our produce. The garden is maintained by our chefs, and they take great pride in their yields. The company has also gone strawless as of May 2018. With the mounting evidence of environmental destruction by the excessive use of plastic in the service industry, we feel this small step takes us closer to conscientious service.
Dedication to Heritage
Conservation of the local heritage of the house is paramount at the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant. We go to great efforts to preserve and restore the interiors of this stunning historical building. The flower gardens are personally maintained by the the owner’s wife. The staff take great pride in maintenance of house, assisting in the preparation for the annual reparative closure of the restaurant. With our loving touch, we hope to see it enjoyed for many more years to come.
Dedication to Mentorship
As an equal opportunity workplace, the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant has shaped the careers of many men and women over the years. We believe in equality and empowerment, and a look at our management roster tells the story of talented individuals who have honed their craft under the support and mentorship of the catering gurus at Great Events.
Bern Glatz
Executive Chef
With extensive experience from some of the most vibrant restaurants across the city like Ten Foot Henry, Anju and Hawthorn Dining Room, Bern Glatz brings innovation and a new “taste” to the traditional Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant as newly appointed Executive Chef. His culinary mantra is simple yet sophisticated. Bern credits locally sourced, seasonal products as the starting point of a perfect dish. He also believes “crudo” dishes like beef carpaccio, tartare or tuna crudo to be significant signs of a restaurant’s character and quality.
Rosa Batista
Events Coordinator
Having joined the company as a server at Cravings Market Restaurant, Rosa quickly climbed the ladder to become the Assistant Restaurant Manager, thanks to her exceptional work ethic and dedication to customer service. Subsequently, Rosa took on the role of Floor Manager at the Ranche, before being promoted to the position of Events Sales Coordinator at Great Events Catering. Driven by her passion for event planning, Rosa then moved on to become the Events Coordinator at the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant, where she has been responsible for the successful execution of numerous events, demonstrating her trademark ease and professionalism.
Dedication to Industry
We believe in contributing to the industry, offering only the best from our kitchen and dining room. The recognition the Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant has received has been outstanding. Below are just some of the awards collected since 2014, while the restaurant has been directed by Great Events Group.
2026
Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Canada — OpenTable
Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada — OpenTable
Top 100 Brunch and Lunch Restaurants in Canada — OpenTable
2025
Top 100 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada — OpenTable
Top 100 Brunch & Lunch Restaurants in Canada — OpenTable
Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada — OpenTable
Best Restaurant in Calgary’s S.E. Suburbs — Avenue Magazine (Runner-Up)
Best Unique Venue in Calgary — Avenue Magazine
2024
Rated Amongst Best Fine-Dining Restaurants in Calgary — TripAdvisor
Diners’ Choice Award — OpenTable
Best Restaurant in Calgary’s S.E. Suburbs — Avenue Magazine (Runner-Up)
Best Special Occasion Restaurants in Calgary — Avenue Magazine (Runner-Up)
Best Indoor Wedding Venues (Under 100 Guests) — Avenue Magazine (Runner-Up)
2023
Best Special Occasion Restaurants in Calgary — Avenue Magazine (Runner-Up)
Best Restaurant in Calgary’s S.E. Suburbs — Avenue Magazine (Runner-Up)
Diners’ Choice Award — OpenTable
Best of the Burbs S.E. — Avenue Magazine Calgary (Readers’ Choice Award)
2022
Ranked Among the Best in Canada for Outdoor Dining — OpenTable
Rated Amongst Best Fine-Dining Restaurants in Calgary — TripAdvisor
Diners’ Choice Award — OpenTable
Best Restaurant in Calgary’s S.E. Suburbs — Avenue Magazine Calgary
2021
Best Restaurants in Calgary — Avenue Magazine Calgary
2020
Best Restaurants in Calgary — Avenue Magazine Calgary
2019
Top 100 Restaurants in Canada — OpenTable
Diners’ Choice Award: Best Ambience — OpenTable
Diners’ Choice Award: Scenic View — OpenTable
Best Restaurants in Calgary — Where to Dine Awards
2018
Pig & Pinot Award
Best Fine-Dining Restaurant in Calgary — TripAdvisor
Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Canada
2017
Top 100 Restaurants in Canada — OpenTable
Diners’ Choice Award: Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Canada
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
50 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada — OpenTable
2016
Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Canada
