What Rge Rd does

RGE RD is a privately-held fine dining restaurant founded in 2013 by Chef Blair Lebsack and Caitlin Fulton, located at 10643 – 123 Street in Edmonton, Alberta. The restaurant's core technology is wood fire cookery combined with whole animal butchery applied to a Canadian coast-to-coast seasonal menu sourced from a documented network of more than 22 named Alberta farms and small-scale producers (including Prairie Gardens, Riverbend Gardens, Sundog Organic Farm, Pilatus Farms, Edgar Farms, Gold Forest Grains, Sylvan Star Cheese, and Effing Seafood). Operational capability spans the main dining room, three dedicated private dining venues (The Farmhouse up to 25 guests, The Butcher's Table 6-10 guests, The Larder 10-48 guests), off-site Farm Dinners at partner farms, and an adjacent wholly-owned butcher shop (The Butchery by RGE RD at 12229 – 107 Ave NW) selling custom cuts, house-made charcuterie, sausages, prepared items, and housemade spice blends.

The revenue model is diversified across four streams: dine-in service (Road Trip blind tasting menu at $119 per person plus optional beverage pairings from $48 to $110, and a la carte mains at $44-$58); retail through The Butchery including curated charcuterie boxes for pickup; private dining events for 6-50 guests; and ticketed special events such as farm dinners and patio BBQs (e.g., Pig Out Party at Campio Brewing at $19 per person). Distribution is purely direct-to-consumer, with reservations via Exploretock, e-gift cards and online ordering via Toast Tab, and at-home charcuterie pre-order with a two-week lead time for Tuesday-Saturday pickup.

Go-to-market relies on the company website (rgerd.ca), an email newsletter signup, organic social media, and event-driven marketing including collaborations with local producers (Campio Brewing, Eau Claire Distillery, Acquired Taste Tea). RGE RD was recognized as Edify Best Restaurants 2024 – Best Overall and is a participant in the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026. The company is private, with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing and no parent company. A wine membership program called Vine Club is listed as an upcoming offering.

Name

Rge Rd

Legal name

RGE RD

Website

https://rgerd.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RGE RD is an Edmonton-based fine dining restaurant serving Canadian wood-fire cuisine with whole animal butchery, supported by an on-site butcher shop, three private dining venues, and farm dinners sourced from 22+ local Alberta producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Meat Retailers (445240), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Butcher Shops & Meat Markets (CRAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs) (AFAKALAE)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Whole animal butchery
• Farm to table
• Canadian regional cuisine
• Wood fire cookery

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Service: Fine dining experience with seasonal menu featuring locally-sourced Canadian ingredients. Open Monday-Saturday 5pm till late. Revenue from food and beverage sales during service.
2. Charcuterie and At-Home Products: Charcuterie boxes, prepared items, and retail products available for pickup at The Butchery by RGE RD. Order up to 2 weeks in advance for Tuesday-Saturday pickup.
3. Private Dining Events: Venue rental for private functions hosting 6-50 guests. Three distinct spaces available: The Farmhouse (25 max), The Butcher's Table (6-10 guests), and The Larder (10-48 guests).
4. Farm Dinners and Special Events: Off-site farm dinners and special events at partner locations, often featuring whole-animal cookery and collaborative meals with local producers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RGE RD operates a fine dining restaurant in Edmonton built on wood fire cookery and nose-to-tail whole animal butchery, offering a seasonal tasting and a la carte menu featuring ingredients sourced from 22+ named Alberta farms and small-scale producers. The offering is extended through The Butchery by RGE RD (a retail whole animal butcher shop), three private dining venues, charcuterie boxes for pickup, and recurring Farm Dinners hosted at partner farms.

Product overview

RGE RD is a fine dining restaurant operating as the core offering, complemented by The Butchery by RGE RD (a whole animal butcher shop sub-brand). The restaurant provides multiple private dining venues (The Farmhouse, The Butcher's Table, The Larder), seasonal Farm Dinners at partner farms, and Patio BBQ events. Additional offerings include Charcuterie Boxes for pickup, a blind tasting Road Trip menu ($119/person) with optional beverage pairings, and the upcoming Vine Club wine membership. The business uses Explore Tock for reservations and Toast Tab for online ordering and e-gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Butchery by RGE RD: A full-service whole animal butcher shop offering custom cuts, housemade charcuterie, sausages, soups, stocks, spice blends, marinades, and made-to-order sandwiches. Located at 12229 - 107 Ave NW, open six days a week.

Products and services

• RGE RD Restaurant (Fine Dining) Fine dining restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta featuring wood fire cookery and whole animal butchery with a seasonal menu celebrating Canadian ingredients from coast to coast. Open Monday-Saturday from 5pm till late.
• The Butchery by RGE RD Full-service whole animal butcher shop at 12229 107 Ave NW, Edmonton, offering custom cuts, housemade charcuterie, sausages, prepared items, grab-and-go sandwiches, and spice blends. Open six days a week.
• Road Trip Tasting Menu Multi-course blind tasting menu at $119 per person, showcasing seasonally available sustainably raised Canadian ingredients. Requires full table participation.
• Private Dining Venues (The Farmhouse, The Butcher's Table, The Larder) Private event venue rental across three spaces: The Farmhouse (up to 25 guests, adjoining main dining room), The Butcher's Table (6-10 guests at the butcher block featuring the Road Trip blind tasting menu), and The Larder (10-48 guests with state-of-the-art AV including a 110-inch drop-down screen).
• Farm Dinners Off-site Farm Dinners hosted at partner farms (e.g., Riverbend Gardens, Nature's Green Acres) where ingredients are raised, grown, and cooked on-site, celebrating local producers and sustainable agriculture.
• Charcuterie Boxes (At-Home Pickup) Curated charcuterie boxes available for pickup from The Butchery by RGE RD, featuring 2-4 varieties of housemade charcuterie, cheese, pickles, and accompaniments. Ordered up to 2 weeks in advance for Tuesday-Saturday pickup.
• Patio BBQ Events Outdoor BBQ events held at The Butchery featuring brisket, burgers, hot dogs, and seasonal specialties served from the parking lot.
• Vine Club Wine membership program offering exclusive access to wine selections and events. Sign-up available via the RGE RD newsletter for early access.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prairie GardenscoreOthersLocal Alberta farm supplier providing fresh produce for RGE RD's seasonal menu. Part of the restaurant's commitment to sourcing from small-scale producers in Central Alberta.
• Riverbend GardenscoreOthersLocal farm partner that has collaborated with RGE RD on Farm Dinners held on-site at the farm, featuring ingredients raised and grown specifically for the restaurant.
• Pilatus FarmscoreOthersSupplier of bison featured as a main course item on the menu (Pilatus Farms bison - $49).
• Nature's Green AcrescoreOthersLocal farm supplier. RGE RD has hosted Farm Dinners at Nature's Green Acres, celebrating and amplifying local farms and partners.
• Campio Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative events partner. RGE RD hosted a Pig Out Party at Campio Brewing Co. Downtown, roasting whole pigs for a summer feast event.
• Effing SeafoodcoreOthersSeafood supplier providing products like Cap-Pelé lobster used in dishes such as lobster ceviche and pan seared sablefish.
• Sundog Organic FarmcoreOthersOrganic farm supplier for RGE RD's seasonal, locally-sourced menu.
• Edgar FarmscoreOthersAlberta farm supplier contributing to RGE RD's local sourcing network.
• Gold Forest GrainscoreOthersLocal grain supplier supporting the restaurant's commitment to Alberta producers.
• Sylvan Star CheesecoreOthersCheese supplier providing products for charcuterie boards and kitchen selections.
• Eau Claire DistilleryminorOthersLocal Alberta distillery. Their Rupert's Whisky is featured in the Old Fashioned #135 cocktail.
• Acquired Taste Tea CompanyminorOthersEdmonton-based tea company supplying seasonal iced tea options.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alo Restaurant: Toronto fine dining destination known for its seasonal tasting menu and chef-driven cuisine. Comparable as a Canadian premium dining concept, though more urban/cocktail-focused than RGE RD's farm-driven positioning.
• Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa: Ontario-based destination fine dining at a historic estate with a strong farm-to-table program. Comparable as a high-end Canadian dining concept anchored by local sourcing and special-event/private-dining offerings.
• Rouge Restaurant: Calgary-based farm-to-table fine dining restaurant founded by Paul Rogalski, sourcing from local Alberta producers. Directly comparable to RGE RD in concept, regional positioning, and farm-supplier-driven menu philosophy.
• Edulis Restaurant: Toronto-based whole-animal, nose-to-tail fine dining restaurant. Directly comparable in nose-to-tail butchery philosophy and seasonal tasting menu format, though operating in a different Canadian market.
• Biera Restaurant: Edmonton farm-to-table restaurant and bottle shop operated by the Blindman Brewing team, focused on local ingredients and small producers. Same Edmonton market and similar local-sourcing ethos as RGE RD.
• St. Lawrence Restaurant: Vancouver Italian-influenced fine dining concept focused on imported and local ingredients with a tasting menu format. Comparable as a chef-driven Canadian tasting menu restaurant with whole-animal butchery elements.
• Hawksworth Restaurant: Vancouver-based award-winning fine dining restaurant led by Chef David Hawksworth. Comparable as a Canadian chef-driven tasting menu concept with strong regional sourcing, though at a higher price point and broader Canadian wine program.

Others

• Pilatus Farms (Bison Supplier): Alberta bison farm that supplies RGE RD. Included as an ecosystem supplier — comparable relationship illustrating the farm-to-table supply chain that anchors RGE RD's concept.
• Campio Brewing Co. Edmonton craft brewery that has hosted collaborative events (Pig Out Party) with RGE RD. Comparable as a local Edmonton food/beverage partner that co-markets and co-hosts events with the restaurant.

Broad incumbents

• The Marc (Restaurant Jérôme Ferrer): Montreal fine dining establishment from chef Jérôme Ferrer. Comparable as a broader Canadian premium dining operator, though more classical French technique and larger scale than RGE RD's farm-driven concept.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rge-rd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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