The Casual Canoe Bourbon & Craft Kitchen - Cold Lake, Alberta

maud C. (.

Pour une soirée entre filles.
Superbien reçu... le serveur a bien pris en compte nos demandes.
Un super bon moment !!!

Cathy F.

Mais quel découverte ! Non seulement nous ont-ils trouvé une table ( nous n’avions pas réservé ) mais en plus le service était courtois et professionnel . Que dire de la nourriture… Incroyable ! Des plats cuisinés à la perfection, délicats et goûteux . Perfection!

Nous avons tellement aimé que nous avons déjà réservé notre table pour demain !

Liang-Feng K. (.

It's a lovely dinner. The food tasted quite good and the decoration created great atmosphere. The steak was soft and well cooked. I highly recommend to try it.

Customer service was very friendly and considerate. The restaurant has a nice lake view and there's plenty free parking.

I visited and stayed in Cold Lake for five days and came here twice. This is a must-visit restaurant in the area.

Ellie

This is the absolute GEM of Cold Lake. We chose to eat here on our house hunting trip and as an early birthday celebration for my partner because of how highly it was rated, and we were absolutely thrilled to see that the Casual Canoe lives up to their reputation. We made a reservation, and I do recommend making one. When we arrived we were greeted by name and then we were promptly seated by one of the owners in a beautiful spot by the window.

Right away you can see that they had lovely sweet smelling flowers on the tables, lit candles, and soft lighting to add to a romantic and soft atmosphere. I would consider this to be a classy place, although I don't get the vibe that anyone here would judge you either way if you chose to come in semi casual or even casual attire, as the day before when we peeked in there was a nice mix of all types of dress.

Most importantly, as I'm sure you're wondering about food and service, they care about the quality of their food here, and the happiness and prompt service of their patrons. Janique was our waitress, and oh my goodness, she is so wonderful. She gave off such lovely vibes as a person. She was professional, but also not stuffy like at some fancier places, I'm sure you know the type. She was actually very kind, was able to answer all of our questions, and was down to earth enough for us to have a few laughs. She was also SO on top of filling my water glass, haha I was very impressed. We also had a quick chat while ordering with the man (I believe one of the owners?) tending the bar, who was also a lovely individual. All in all, a great waitress experience. Thank you Janique and to the owners!

I also want to give a shout out to the chef, who we found out was named Reagan. The food was DIVINE. From start to finish everything we ate was more than just a meal, it was an experience. The plating was absolutely stunning (just look at the photos I posted, wow!) and the taste was just as wonderful as it looked. It's not often that a meal makes me want to stop and smell and appreciate it before eating it, but this was very much food that made me want to "stop and smell the roses" so to speak. Every bite took me somewhere relaxing and far away from my problems. It's hard to explain. Anyways, big shout-out to Reagan (hope I've spelled that right!) because she is a true ARTIST who knows what she is doing, and as long as she is cooking here, we will be coming back.

My partner and I unanimously decided that this will now be our go to spot for any future special occasions in the city. Highly recommend giving this spot a visit. It won't disappoint you anywhere from start to finish.

Priscilla D. P.

Foodies, you’ve gotta make the stop! Took my husband out for his birthday this evening and we had the most wonderful experience. Staff were outstanding and caring, knowledgeable but not overbearing. They even gave my husband a birthday card and complimentary seasonal creme brûlée! Our hearts and stomachs are sooooo happy haha. Thank you for being exceptional! Upper scale city-quality in a humble small town 🙂
Ps. George makes a mean old-fashioned 👌🏻 pss. DEM LAKE VIEWS THO 😍

Sherry D.

I have eaten in restaurants in many locations, to know that this little gem is so close to home is truly a surprise. Nestled along the beautiful shore of Cold Lake, this establishment is worth the trip to Cold Lake! The atmosphere is exceptional and modern yet classic. The attention to detail is superb and the food - I literally licked the plate. Chef Raegan is a culinary master. I had the opportunity to thank her personally and felt like saying “oui Chef” because of my hours watching talented chefs on the cooking shows I watch 😂 George (owner) took time to share some of the history of this beautiful restaurant and made sure I was taken care in such a respectful way. There were several choices I wanted off the menu (lake trout yummmm) but eventually I chose the braised beef and it did not disappoint. Do yourself a flavour (see what I did there) and stop by for an experience that won’t break the bank, supports local and was exceptional.

Stephanie M.

Amazing experience! The food portions were fantastic. The bourbon braised beef was melt in your mouth phenomenal. You can tell the owners care as they go table to table checking on patrons. The scallops were cooked to perfection! Would highly recommend as a fine dining experience!

Pia R.

Food and drink were absolutely on point. The restaurant itself is cozy and nicely appointed and overall a great place to share a meal. In particular, the Old Fashioned was exquisite and it is no wonder that several menu options include bourbon as an ingredient. Definitely worth the price and if you're not local, it is well worth the drive.