Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew
Renfrew, Calgary
Restaurant in Calgary, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew is a practical Calgary pick when flexibility matters more than ceremony. The strongest reason to consider it is low-friction planning, with broad weekly hours and easy booking difficulty; for a more defined cuisine identity or occasion feel, compare it with other Calgary options first.
About Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew
Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew is a Calgary restaurant with operating hours across the week and a smart casual dress code. Use it as a Calgary dining option when the schedule matters.
The hours are Monday to Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 9:30 PM.
A practical Calgary choice, not a trophy booking
The clearest planning detail is timing. Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew is open on weekdays, into the evening most nights, and across two Sunday service windows. That makes it useful to consider when building a Calgary meal around availability.
Who should choose it
Choose it if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans. It is harder to position for a specific cuisine craving, tasting-menu evening, chef-led visit, or awards-driven occasion without more detail.
For broader planning, use our full Calgary restaurants guide to compare it with other dining options, or pair the meal with ideas from our full Calgary bars guide and our full Calgary experiences guide. If staying nearby, our full Calgary hotels guide is the cleaner starting point than building the evening around one restaurant alone.
Quick reference: choose this for a Calgary restaurant with weekly hours and a smart casual dress code; confirm menu, price, booking, and service details directly before planning around them.
Planning details
- Location
- 1112 Edmonton Trl #1, Calgary, AB T2E 3K4, Canada
- Website
- bigfishopenrange.ca
- Phone
- +14032773403
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Big Fish & Open Range trades on the incongruity between its strip‑mall frontage and a kitchen-driven menu, presenting a low‑key, approachable presence that rewards curiosity. The restaurant pairs ocean and ranch under one roof, so the room feels like a pragmatic local operation rather than a showroom dining destination. Expect an unpretentious, mid‑city atmosphere where quality ingredients and kitchen focus are the main draws; the writing invites patrons to ignore the parking-lot first impression and let the food reshape expectations.
Best For
This dual-concept spot suits evening occasions where solid food takes center stage — think date nights and special celebrations built around steaks, oysters and seafood. The menu’s emphasis on Alberta beef alongside fresh seafood gives groups with mixed tastes an easy compromise, so parties that want both surf and turf tend to fare well here. Its Renfrew location and value‑minded strip‑mall setting make it especially appropriate for diners who prioritize kitchen quality over formality.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the concept split: sample from both the seafood side and the beef side to get the full picture. The seafood chowder and oysters are listed among signature items and make clear statements about the kitchen’s focus; likewise, order one of the signature steaks to assess the beef program. Given the dual-menu format, choose a mix of shareable starters and a composed main so the table can compare specialties without committing to a single lane.
Venue details
Ambiance
Candlelit and conversation-friendly with a cozy, elevated casual vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- seafood chowder
- oysters
- signature steaks
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1112 Edmonton Trl #1, Calgary, AB T2E 3K4, Canada
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a more specific food direction, cross-shop Pizza Culture for pizza or La Cantina for a more cuisine-led alternative. If ambience matters more than convenience, check Sorella before committing.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Calgary
Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew is the easier, lower-pressure choice if the goal is simply to get a Calgary meal organized without turning booking into a project. Compared with Pizza Culture, it is less narrowly format-driven; choose Pizza Culture when the group specifically wants pizza, and choose Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew when the plan needs broader sit-down flexibility.
Vivaan's Yummies, Mot To, and La Cantina are better cross-shops when cuisine direction matters more than convenience. Without verified pricing across the set, value comes down to fit: use the Renfrew address for easy timing, and use the others when the group has a clearer craving.
Sorella is the peer to check when ambience is the deciding factor. If the night needs more polish or a more occasion-ready feel, start there; if the priority is a practical Calgary table with less friction, Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew is the safer functional pick.
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Compare Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew | Calgary | No published awards |
| Pizza Culture | Calgary | 2025 50 Top Pizza World Best Pizza · #81 |
| Vivaan's Yummies | Calgary | No published awards |
| Sorella | Calgary | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin PlatePearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Mot To | Calgary | No published awards |
| La Cantina | Calgary | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew?
The hours include daytime and evening service on several days: Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–9:30 PM, Fri 11:30 AM–10 PM, Sat 10 AM–10 PM, and Sun 10 AM–2 PM and 5–9:30 PM. Choose the time that fits your schedule, and confirm current hours before making plans.
Is Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew good for a special occasion?
It may fit if the hours and smart casual dress code suit your plans. Confirm directly if the occasion depends on a specific atmosphere or format.
Is Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew good for solo dining?
The hours may make planning easier, but seating format and service details should be checked directly with the restaurant.
What should I order at Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew?
What are alternatives to Big Fish & Open Range - Renfrew in Calgary?
For comparison, you can also look at La Cantina, Mot To, Pizza Culture, Sorella, and Vivaan's Yummies, along with other Calgary dining options.
