Cedar Room — Restaurant in Alberta

Took the family here during the long weekend not knowing what to expect from a fine dining experience with 2 kids (7 and 8) in tow. It, however; turned out to be one the best "dining experiences" we have ever had. I am big on customer service and the Cedar Room staff definitely knocked it out of the park in this regard. From the Host, to the kitchen staff, to the servers, with extra kudos to manager K. MacDONALD and "Chef"....they made us feel welcome and at home. The restaurant is modern without being pretentious and the menu is refined and straight forward yet very complex in actual ingredients and tastes. My kids ordered items not on the menu and the kitchen was more than accommodating. In fact the "chicken fingers" which sounds underwhelming turned out to be an incredible dish which I would order myself any day of the week ! The added bonus is that kids eat at a discounted price or free under a certain age which makes some of the higher priced items much more reasonable for a family dinner. My wife and I went all out and ordered the 32 oz Tomahawk Beef Chop for 2, which absolutely blew us out of the water ! If there is one expensive steak you should try at least once in your life it was this for me. Cooked to a perfect medium rare this steak was carved table side by one of the chefs, giving it the respect it deserved ! I added a creamy whiskey sauce which was delicious but not required as the meat spoke for itself. We ordered several side dishes but by far, the winner was the maple glazed bacon wrapped carrots. I'm not usually a carrot fan but this dish deserves an award. I hate to sound overly exuberant about everything, but when you spend the money for an experience you expect them to deliver and that is exactly what they did. Well...

Had a fantastic dinner at the Cedar Room while staying at the Pomeroy Kananaskis. Amazing service and excellent food make this a destination in of itself. We recommend a reservation during peak operating season.

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The service was impeccable from start to finish; Francois was super charismatic and friendly and made the whole experience entertaining. He gave some good recommendations that we definitely enjoyed; the Pan roasted duck breast was succulent, flavourful, and a must-try. The Chateaubriand was a great choice as well; the sear on the outside was fantastically done and the meat was tender and delicious when paired with the red wine jus and béarnaise sauce. Our favourite sides were the Cedar Room carrots and wild mushrooms, however, the smoked bone marrow mashed potatoes and charred broccolini were good as well.

For dessert we finished with the smoked butternut squash layer cake which was reminiscent of a carrot cake. Our only criticism for this dinner was the dessert; although the cake was good, the inclusion of several salty chunks/sprinkles of salt on the top were somewhat overpowering; we were actively trying to avoid the salt on top of the cake and ended up not finishing it.

I would highly recommend the Cedar Room for their service and the food; a little pricey especially with added drinks and sides, however, we think it’s well worth it and definitely the best meal to be had...

What can I say about this place is that it is beautiful and inviting. My husband and I celebrated my birthday dinner here and the place is packed. An indication that this restaurant serves tasty food. Make sure that you book your reservation.

We ordered AAA Alberta Beef Striploin and Alberta Beef Tenderloin. We both sliced it in half and shared. We both got to taste the meats and they were flavoursome while their smoked bone marrow mashed potato is mouthwatering. Of course, you had to end the meal with a dessert and we got the Classic Baked Cheesecake. You think it is a heavy dessert after having a full meal of meats and carbs, nope. We actually finished everything.

I don't know about you but I can't find any negative words about the what we had. You won't regret spending your money here. Thanks to the chefs who prepared and cooked our meals. It will never be forgotten.

And to Dana, our server, she will tell you everything she knows about the menu particularly the Mains. What impressed me too is she remembered booking our spot despite of me wearing my mask the night before. You are definitely in great hands in every server you meet and that is what makes your visit special. Thank you for your service and making us feel welcomed from the Manager...