High above the city, Bow & Bend Rooftop offers a fresh vantage point on Calgary dining. Sweeping river views, an open-air room filled with natural light, and a design that blends greenery with Canadiana touches, makes it perfect for gathering.
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Bow & Bend Rooftop
On the top floor of the Element Hotel, Bow & Bend Rooftop brings a new perspective to Calgary’s downtown dining scene with panoramic views of the Bow River. The open-air dining room blends natural light, warm woods, hanging greenery and subtle Canadiana touches, with two private Riverwalk rooms available for intimate events. The menu features Alberta beef, house-made pastas, seafood risotto and a showstopping 30-oz tomahawk steak, paired with cocktails crafted using local spirits from Eau Claire and Bridgeland distilleries. Highlights include blackened shrimp and grits finished with creamy chorizo sauce, and pasta dishes like elk Bolognese, chorizo penne and quattro formaggi ravioli. Executive Chef Ashutosh Salunke, formally trained and globally experienced, moved to Calgary from Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon, drawn by its openness to new food ideas. His menu leans into shared plates and family-style dining, using local ingredients to craft familiar dishes with a modern edge. He’s committed to supporting local producers and building a sense of community through food, with plans to introduce home-style offerings in future menus. As they settle into downtown Calgary, watch for chef collaborations, community-focused events, happy hour and more.
Bow & Bend Rooftop | 12th Floor, Element Hotel, 833 4th Ave. S.W. | 403.300.9858
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