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ALPINE SOCIAL

3.8 (101 reviews)
Open 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Nina S.

The service was great! The Brie was also delicious, but would not recommend the salmon - it as rubbery and overcooked. Tasted like frozen salmon

Salmon
Kirstin Z.

Nice ambiance, but terribly limited menu. We ordered the burger and the salmon dish after recommendations from the server who was nice enough. The burger was pretty good but the salmon was not at all what I had hoped for. I really want to give this place more stars because the ambiance is nice, but the food for the price is really just not worth it.

Dirty Grey Goose martinis (off menu)
Katie D.

Yummy food at the Chateau Lake Louise. Beautiful restaurant too! The staff is impressively professional which made our experience top notch. Shoutout to Patrick who was our bartender; make sure you grab a drink at the bar because he's the real deal. Not only was he friendly, efficient and made great drinks for the customers, he was also very kind and patient with the other staff as well.

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Bhawna J.

We found this place on Yelp looking for vegetarian food. They have amazing view of the Lake Louise from the inside and they have ample seating inside. Their menu has changed recently and they have a good number of options for both vegetarian and non vegetarian food. One thing that surprised me the most was finding Mumbai Indian potato burger on the menu and it was super delicious and full of flavor. The burger comes with French fries on the side. We also tried the Thai noodle salad and it was good too. For drinks, we had mai Thai beer based cocktail and orange juice. The beer cocktail came in a tiki glass. Both the dishes had good portion size.

Social Nachos
James M.

While enjoying the majestic views of lake Louise hiking the shoreline we worked up an appetite. We went into the Fairmont at lake Louise and tried a random spot to eat. We slid into Alpine Social locates on the ground level. The smell of food was enticing. We were kindly sat right away, because we asked for first available, not outside or at the window to have a view of the lake. We were going to go back out anyways, so we sat by the bar. We ordered some of the favorites, social nachos and a sausage and pork sandwich. It was all very well prepared. What we liked the most was the local beers. If you want to taste what the local breweries do the flight. I really liked the coconut porter was very balanced and I would have that again. Things to remember and take note. 1. It is very busy...very busy. The best way is not to drive and park up in the lot. Most likely you won't find parking. Park at the satellite lot and shuttle up. It's very easy. 2. Bring water. Not many places to get water. And wait for the sun comes out before you take your pictures. The water is amazing.

Jim B.

We enjoyed it. We popped into this bar as they allowed non-hotel guests. Nice bar and you can order food here too. We each had a drink. She had a MaiTai and I had the Alpine Old Fashioned. She enjoyed her MaiTai and my Alpine Old Fashioned was fabulous. That said, drinks here are quite expensive. They were $18 and $19 each.

Paul A.

Food is slow. So we got a piece of bread for each of us. If this was a Cheesecake Factory, we would get free entrees. The honey ribs is good. Truffle scene is strong. Ribs are crispy and warm. I had the rib eye which is ok. Price is in a high side for the fact that it is inside a 5 stars hotel.

Outside
Rebecca W.

First time at Canada and Banff! Interior/ Exterior: We came around January and omg...the snow and ice rink is amazing! There is horse rides outside as well but be careful on stepping on the horse poop though... The restaurant itself is so pretty! I loved the side where you can see the outside view/ near their indoor tree. It was a nice, simple design with good lighting. Service: Hostess was nice and welcomed us immediately. Food didn't take too long to come over but our server though...was so so. Not really nice and took forever to come over. He always helped other guests first before us. Asking for water was super difficult. No small talk from him yet he seemed friendlier to other guests... There was also a change miscommunications? So when we paid for our bill, he asked how many change? We're from California so we were slightly confused by the question: was he asking about how many 1, 5, and 10s or just how much to give back in general? Probably the first option though.... We also didn't understand to later on so we said include 15% tip. He basically smiled and give us the money and never came back again. I also calculated and he gave himself a 18% tip instead....like wtf??? Food: Honey Pork Rib is small but pretty yummy. Glazed crispiness on the outside and softness on the inside. The other food were great as well but it's in a small portion on a big plate for a slightly high price. Yep...it's worth to try in the lunch price but I can't speak for the dinner price. Overall, food was good and worth trying. However, service left a bigger (negative) impact. Thank you for reading though and enjoy your stay!

Michael W.

Alpine Social is a classy place for a drink or a bite to eat at any time of the day or night. The interior has a modern and clean feel to it. It is a great place to meet someone for business, a date, or just hanging out with friends. They have a wide variety of whiskey, beers, and cocktails. The bartenders know what they are doing and are very knowledgable about their items, which is good because they know what mixes well and tastes good and how it is made. I came here on three occasions during my stay at the Fairmont. I always had a great time. I've tried the sweet and spicy fried chicken and the pork and chicken sandwich with waffle fries. The fried chicken was good, but I think it could have been more sweet and spicy. It was more tangy and salty than anything. The sandwich was my favorite. The meat was flavorful and tender. The waffle fries had a nice crispy texture and they gave you a lot! Overall, I enjoyed all aspects of this place. It is a bit pricey for what you get, but the service is top notch.

Margherita Flatbread
Krystle S.

Walked in. Was seated immediately. Guests of the hotel are usually a priority, but the restaurant was not that busy. We were a party of 6 so we sat at the table top. We started off with appetizers. We ordered the Social Nachos. It was delicious and it came with 3 sauces on the side (queso, guac, and salsa) It consisted of : smoked gouda, cheddar, monetary jack, jalapeños, scallions and tomatoes. The plate is shareable especially since were 6. My table also ordered the Alpine Fried Chicken, I did not try it, but they all said it was good as well! For my main dish, I ordered the Margherita Flatbread. It consisted of tomato sauce, tomato, mozzarella, basil and balsamic. It was pretty good, but I feel like have had better at other places. It costs about 22 CAD. I think overall the food was good. I'm rating it 3 stars because I thought the experience was super average and the service was not that great. (Also a little expensive, but that is given since it is at the Fairmount.) I would not come back.

Fuez Burger: $23.00
Paul V.

Alpine Social has, quite possibly, one of the best natural views of any restaurant anywhere in the world, and that's to be commended. However, as is seemingly the case with most of Lake Louise, the food has fallen short of the surrounding scenery in quality. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? I will say that the service and atmosphere at Alpine Social are lovely, and be they from Ontario or Australia you're bound to be tended do by a friendly face. For whatever reason our food, beer, and checks were slow to come out during what was otherwise a pretty slow Saturday, but I can't hold it against our severs. Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Yes, Alpine Social is expensive, but so is everything else in Lake Louise, and in the grand scheme of things $23 for a burger and fries at Alpine Social is better value compared to many of the other options in the Fairmont. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? My girlfriend and I got beers, an Asian salad, seafood chowder, a burger and fries, and a sundae, and not surprisingly for me at least it was all mediocre. The chowder was the highlight, but a mediocre burger on account of a flavorless patty and weak peripherals, undercooked waffle fries, and an only average sundae didn't leave either of us with a lasting impression. With every highlight comes a lowlight, and the lowlight here was the Asian noodle salad, which my girlfriend left essentially untouched after a few bites. No Stars. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Alpine Social is one of your better options at the Fairmont, but that's honestly not saying much. No Star.

Marie C.

Delish food in a beautiful setting. Great get-away place to go.... Checked out and talked to the ice sculptors doing their thing and checked out the artwork and book store before grabbing some food and an IPA at the Alpine Social... lots of history in these walls to ponder over

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Lakeview Lounge - Classic creme brulee

Lakeview Lounge

3.9(142 reviews)
0.0 km
$$$

We went here to celebrate a special occasion and we had a great experience! Our window seat had a…read moreperfect view, and our waitress was so kind and friendly. The AAA Alberta beef was incredibly tender and juicy. Alberta really knows its beef! The chicken was unfortunately a bit dry, but the Caesar salad definitely made up for it. Watching them prepare the salad at our table was a big plus. Absolutely recommend this place for special occasions or a memorable meal with stunning views!

This was truly a wonderful place for another one of our late dinners. We had come back from a day…read moreof touring and landed here for dinner. This is a nice-simple menu with something for everyone and not an over the top amount of choices. For this reason ordering was simple and our dinner (see attached photos) was wonderful. We were lucky enough to be able to eat outside in the heated dining area. This alone made this experience a once of a life time. Can you imagine sitting for dinner while overlooking Lake Louise. (Again, see attached pictures.) As the sun sets, the view keeps changing which is why I spent half my time eating and the other half taking pictures. We had a pretty wide variety of food and I will say that everyone found it fresh and tasty. People in our group enjoyed the great steak, chicken, and I always love the fish and chip which I seemed to have a lot of while on this journey. The Warm Peach Strudel was the perfect way to end this perfect meal. The service was amazing and our waitress was just fantastic. The was the perfect model meal... KUDOs to the team at the Lakeview Lounge.

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Lakeview Lounge - Welcome to the Lakeview Lodge

Welcome to the Lakeview Lodge

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Seafood pasta

Lakeview Lounge - Tuna Salad - nicely seasoned but expensive.

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Tuna Salad - nicely seasoned but expensive.

Hello Sunshine - Chef's Roll on the left, Maui Wowie on the right

Hello Sunshine

4.2(201 reviews)
52.1 km

Stopped by Hello Sunshine Banff and had a really great experience. The sushi was fresh, flavorful,…read moreand beautifully presented. One roll had perfectly grilled pieces on top with avocado that added a nice smoky flavor, while the other had a great crunchy texture that balanced everything out really well. I also ordered what I believe was a matcha drink, and it paired perfectly with the meal. It was smooth, refreshing, and a nice contrast to the richness of the sushi. Everything tasted high quality and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the whole place had a great vibe. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Banff and craving good sushi and a solid matcha drink. Service was great. But a little slow

3 stars because this place is all about the ambiance, and I really appreciated that. Beautiful…read moremid-century millennial vibes. Warm cozy fires. Karaoke rooms available for large groups with high minimum spends. However, when it comes to the food, I've got issues. The happy hour menu boasts several discounted (half price) sushi rolls, which sound great. However, in execution, they are flooded with mayonnaise (not included in the menu's ingredients). This adds so much extra salt and oil to the sushi that it drowns out the true flavor of the fish. For the first time in my life, I couldn't finish my sushi, and I had no desire to eat any leftovers. Also, reservations are not required, but they definitely help (and require a credit card reservation). If you show up for happy hour, get there early, becasue the space fills up fast!

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Hello Sunshine - Bar seating @hellosunshinebanff

Bar seating @hellosunshinebanff

Hello Sunshine - Salmon Teriyaki

Salmon Teriyaki

Hello Sunshine - Awesome seating.

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Awesome seating.

FAIRVIEW BAR AND RESTAURANT - Elk

FAIRVIEW BAR AND RESTAURANT

3.7(111 reviews)
0.0 km
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We had our first meal of our trip here. Lovely food, gorgeous views, and fantastic service. Our…read morewaiter, Chin, was so helpful and personable. He knew what to recommend and had lots of tidbits to share for new tourists. The hostess (I cannot remember her name but she speaks Spanish as well) helped us get a great table and was also super helpful. The food was good. The bread and butter was an unexpected standout. I had the duck confit. Nicely cooked (though just a tiny bit more than I'd like but still pretty darn good) and my mom loved the scallops. Beautiful sauces and mixes of flavors. Highly recommend. Wish I hadn't been too full to enjoy the gorgeous desserts we saw pass by.

There are not many choices when staying at the Fairmount on Lake Louise, they have 4 in-house…read morerestaurants to chose from, if you don't have transportation your stuck at the hotel. However a hotel the class of Fairmont should have some excellent offers even though your a captive audience. The Fairview Bar and Restaurant has all the makings of a 4 star restaurant, but they fall short on a few levels. After we were seated it took 6-8 minutes before someone acknowledged our presence and they said someone would be right with us. Another 5 minutes later a server came over and took our drink order, which took another 8-10 minutes to be served. Our server was fairly familiar with the wine list and make a couple of recommendations, both were over $200 a bottle, after telling her our expectations were in the $125-$30 range she made a couple of selections we went with. Portion sizes were not commensurate with the price point for the entrees. Two small Elk medallions were serve with a slight slice of bone for the marrow, and the vegetables; the plate was very nice looking as you can see in the photo. The bison filet appeared to be about 4-5 Oz. and wasn't very tender. Not impressed with the actual food, but the presentations were very nice. We had lunch at the Lakeview Restaurant and very satisfied with food, portions and service. I wouldn't return to the Fairview, but would go to the Lakeview instead.

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FAIRVIEW BAR AND RESTAURANT - The bar area 02

The bar area 02

FAIRVIEW BAR AND RESTAURANT - @Fairview (LakeLouise, Alberta)

@Fairview (LakeLouise, Alberta)

FAIRVIEW BAR AND RESTAURANT - The bar area, right before the tea room

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The bar area, right before the tea room

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