Owens Landing — Restaurant in Calgary

The place is pretty average but with potential. Food was good kinda. Nothing wrong with it other then they try really hard to be “unique” and the chef does some things like uses so many different sauces to add life to food that it’s annoying. If you eat here understand what sauces they use and only accept what you really want. For example I had the owens landing burger, which is a was well prepared but the lettuce had a vinegar based dressing then heavy maple flavoured bacon with other sources on the burger. So you have this vinegar bite and really sugary (to the point your fingers were sticky) maple taste. The Brussels spouts appetizer (which was great in many ways) has two kids of sauce. It would have been really good literally with nothing on them, but one or the other Sauce would have been okay also but less so with both (some tomatoes based one and another mayo based drizzle on top). Of the several meals served at our table they were all “good” but the over the top application of sauces on each meal was an obvious theme. Not to mention the fries with the burger were dried out/over fried and not good. The gimmick they use in place of bringing a mint to the table at the end of the meal were some cookies that should never be served. They took away from the other wise decent experience. The staff was fine, but not attentive enough. Polite enough and professional otherwise. This place is on the verge of being a 4 star and even a 5 star, but they need to figure out the menu a bit more and focus on enhancing the flavours and not drowning the dinner in new forced flavours the chef seems to use to override those natural ones. Over all, they could do very well with a bit of focus and moderating sauces. I will try them again in a few months and see...

Valentine’s Dinner: A Mixed Experience

My boyfriend and I decided to try this place for Valentine’s Day, hoping for a memorable dining experience. We had an 8:30 PM reservation and were seated within five minutes, which was a good start. However, the rest of the evening was a rollercoaster of great food and frustrating service.

To start, we ordered the Hummus with Fresh Baked Bread and the Gyoza. The Gyoza was absolutely delicious—crispy, flavorful, and well-balanced. Unfortunately, the hummus and bread were a letdown. The bread was cold and bland, lacking the freshness and warmth that makes it enjoyable. I wouldn’t bother ordering it again.

The waiting time was another issue. It took a while for our order to be taken, and we waited at least 10-15 minutes for our main courses to arrive. Even then, our appetizer plates weren’t cleared, so we had to eat our mains with them still on the table. To make matters worse, we waited another 30 minutes before anyone even asked if we wanted dessert. For a three-course meal, spending two hours at the restaurant felt unnecessarily long.

I’m not sure if the delays were because of Valentine’s Day, but the overall service wasn’t great. Seeing a server (lady with a curly hair) crying didn’t add to the experience either. While most of the food was outstanding, the slow service and underwhelming bread and hummus were definite downsides. Would I come back? Maybe—but definitely not on a...

Our experience hosting our wedding at Owens Landing was nothing short of perfect. From start to finish, their team went above and beyond to make sure every detail was handled with care. We held an intimate ceremony with 22 guests at a separate venue where they provided a temporary bar service and appetizers, followed by a beautiful dinner within Owens, and then opened the celebration to about 70 of our closest friends and family for drinks and dancing — and throughout it all, their customer service was exceptional. Each guest felt individually cared for, the staff ensured everyone always had a drink in hand, and the flow of the evening was seamless. The food and drink selection were top-notch — delicious, perfectly timed, and praised by everyone. Owens Landing’s flexibility and willingness to accommodate our requests made the planning process stress-free. They even jumped in to help us with setup and decor, lent us a hand with our speaker setup, helped us fix a tricky guest book, and helped take group photos at just the right angle while perched on a ledge! From ensuring our name tags were ready to assisting with take down at the end of the night, the Owens Landing team truly felt like partners in our celebration. Their dedication, kindness, and professionalism made our wedding day unforgettable. We can’t recommend them highly enough for anyone looking for a beautiful venue and a team that genuinely cares about...