It is our family tradition to come yearly and this year the lodge really disappointed us. The…read morethings in the room as we unpacked got worse and worse. From dirty towels to sinks, a loose toilet handle, to empty amenities. The live music nightly next to the fire pit and s'mores was at least decent. This indoor water park that was under renovation was also a disappointment we did not see anything new perhaps just a refresh of the pool and slides so don't expect anything different.

This year we were at the Black Diamond Club area and I don't think there is a way back to what we…read moreexperienced before! The customer service was the best! The staff were the best and very helpful and friendly. And building is less noisy compared to the main building and the main floor is very cozy. The food was fantastic and we loved the quality of the food and drinks. Overall we had the best experience and I hope we can repeat it again soon! Highly recommended! :)

Usually the building is chaotic and very busy which makes this lounge a great place to have peace,…read moreenjoy a drink or food and rest a bit. I loved the interior design and especially I loved the pictures from Calgary Olympic! There were a lot of cool pictures on the wall from that event and the place was nice and cozy. The food was great and we enjoyed our interactions with the staff. We had a great experience and I highly recommend this lounge! :)

A place to chill slope-side at Nakiska…read more They won't let you use a laptop at all. I get the premise but a little bit more thinking as opposed to a hard fast all the time would be appreciated. The place was completely dead and I wanted to relax, take a caeser break and get a little work done while my friends skied. No dice, I had to leave. I get when the place is packed, you wouldn't want people taking up space working on laptops, but empty? They seemed completely ok with me doing exactly the same things I would have done on my laptop on my mobile phone though... Maybe they dislike the way the laptop fold in two? They closed the kitchen around 2:30 so we didn't get to try any food... 3 stars for a hill-side place to drink caesars.

We popped in here tonight after a long day of driving from Lake Louise. Our Airbnb host recommended…read morethe spot and I'm glad that they did. I definitely enjoyed the craft cocktails, and the attention to details. There was so many I wanted to try. My wife ordered a drink and it was really strong. Felt bad for her haha. We ordered the duck legs and my wife normally doesn't eat duck but she devoured them! I enjoyed them as well. We shared the dragon bowl because the description was interesting and it said sweet potato glass noodles, when they came out and we tried it and I was like oh it taste like Japchae Korean noodles! The flavor was really good and it had a little nice kick of spiciness to it. Adding crispy tofu is a plus! Overall, really cool date spot and the vibe is pretty chill. Service was great.

Had the mocktail special which was delicious, not too sweet. Every plate was a banger. Staff was…read moresuper attentive and kind. Cozy, but didn't feel like sitting right on top of the next table.

The Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel is an absolutely beautiful space. The balance of…read moreold world charm and elegance is prominent from the moment you walk into the iconic space. The space used to be the original lobby from 1888 but now occupies the bar. We've had the pleasure of visiting fantastic bars in a lot of places but Rundle Bar is special. The service level is as good as it can be. The staff makes you feel like you're in their home. They're incredibly attentive but not annoying. We had great conversation with many of the them and they genuinely care about you having a memorable experience. The views on the patio (alfresco terrace) are as epic as it gets with views of the breathtaking mountains everywhere you look. It's been named the best patio in Canada for years and you will see why when you walk out of the beautiful Rundle Bar onto the patio. The menu is made up of classics and signature creations. I had the Ember which is an old fashioned variation made up of high quality spirits and an infused maple syrup it was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. It didn't hurt that it came with a smoke show. It was so good that I have to create a separate post with photos and videos vs. detailing it here. Trust me, it's gorgeous!!! Banff has been on my list forever and I finally visited. The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel was equally a place I needed to experience and it didn't disappoint. The Rundle Bar was a bonus I wasn't expecting so make sure you make time to visit this magical place when you finally check Banff off of your list. I'm definitely going back with my beautiful wife because we have to experience it together. You need to go. Salute @thejohnnycocktail

We stopped for drinks, and enjoyed the views while relaxing over cocktails…read more The atmosphere is classy as expected at the Fairmont, but our waiter could have used a bit of training.

I unfortunately realized this restaurant was right at our hotel on the last day of our stay…read more I had my regular urge for eggs benedict, and needed to needed to scratch that hollandaise itch. I cant stress enough- the hollandaise was amazing. I suggest ordering extra to dip the amazing smashed potatoes in (crispy + flavorful! No starchiness here) I also had a breakfast mule- I had been having them at various locations all week- and this one was the best and surely surpassed the rest I had enjoyed at the various breweries around town. The Waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive. Visit date: June 8th 2023, ~1100 AM.

Horrible. Every dish was sub par. All the steaks were overcooked and the quality was tough. The…read moresloppy Joe was bad too. Bread was old. Not a single dish was satisfactory.

Ramsay Lounge is a hidden gem located within the Fairmont Banff Springs. I remember walking through…read morethe area during a visit in September 2019 but the lounge wasn't open. However, during a more recent visit (June 2022), we were able to stop for a post-dinner beverage. Only open Friday to Tuesday from 5pm to 11pm, Ramsay Lounge is worth checking out after a long day of exploring the breathtaking Banff area and Banff Springs hotel. Maxime L. took great care of my friend and me despite it being a bit busy on the Monday evening we were there. Anyway, definitely stop and enjoy this tucked-away secret spot for yourself!

David is your mixologist here. His take on the Tom Collins with walnut bitters and and orange front…read morewas amazing. Next up? I asked him to bring something he wanted to make. Elderflower liquor, lemon zest, 10 year Glenmorangie was a revelation that even left my booze averse wife saying "that's wonderful". Thank you David! The meal and service was as fantastic as the beverages. Thank you Gabrielle! Thank you both for helping us have a fantastic 18th anniversary when that hotel, the whole town and even Canmore was booked up!

This place was the best restaurant we ate at while visiting BANFF for a week in September. they…read morehave a great HH for some of their menu items and every dish that we ordered tasted amazing and was cooked to perfection! we had tuna crudo, crab toast ( we are from Maryland and loved this crab toast!) mushroom pizza, bibb lettuce salad, maple bbq trout and wood grilled strip steak and every dish was delicious!! The service was 10 stars on both days that we visited the restaurant is also huge and well designed , with airy seating and multiple rooms for different types of tables if you are in Banff area, I highly recommend you try this for a highly elevated dining experience at the same prices of others in the area Do make a reservation because they fill up quickly ! I would stay away from their kombucha because its just tasted like soda, however it wasnt house made, so can't ding them for that :)

What a let down! This restaurant came highly recommended for the food but every single person (word…read moreof mouth and read the reviews) said how terrible the service was... and I agree! The hostess sat me (party of 1) at the worst table-right behind the hostesses stand where allllllll the servers and people pass by. She never even asked if I wanted inside or outside. I asked my server if I could switch and that never happened. My drink took forever-it arrived after my appetizer. The best thing I ate was the eggplant fries app-that sauce was a delight with the lightly breaded eggplant. It had the perfect crunch! I also asked for more sauce and the server again forgot and was never around. I mentioned in my reservation that it was my birthday and nothing happened. I was dining solo and hoping that by the restaurant would celebrate in some way, especially since the reservation asked if I was celebrating... The food wasn't THAT good to put up with such poor service. I never even got a second drink - my server was all over the place. It seems like an overall tightening up would do this restaurant well- from hostess to the bar to the servers. Come on guys- charging $30 for a salad deserves white glove service.

What a beautiful ambiance to be in! The patio overlooking the golf course is amazing....once we…read moregot out there. Service was a whole other story. It took us a while to be seated although there was a lot of room. The manager seemed overwhelmed and was flying around. When I asked him what he liked on the menu he answered eggs, which is fun because eggs weren't even on the menu. Food came out slowly and servers were fine i just think they could have used a few more. my husband had a burger with fries and i had the falafel wrap with Caesar salad. Hubby was appreciative of the burger and said that it was "fine". My falafel wrap was excellent. The falafel itself were a little mushy on the inside but flavourful. The sauces and the home made pickles made an extrodinary combo. Totally reccomend this dish. The Caesar salad was lightly dressed, fresh and crunchy. A fantastic lunch. Come here for the view. Stay for the food.

We were staying at headwaters and decided to make a reservation for rustica. While we were one of…read morethe first tables sat for dinner we were soon joined by many other families. However our meal was not one of the first served as some of our food was missed delivered to another table. I didn't feel that the bread and butter was outstanding for the price as it was over toasted. We did like our main course choices as all of us cleaned our plates. The view was outstanding as we were able to see both mountain and river. Expect the cost to be higher because of the location and the view versus just the food itself. Well we enjoyed our meal we did find that we enjoyed other places that cost a little less more while on our trip. Also our service was not bad but our server did enjoy chatting with other tables which might have led to some of the delay of our food being bright as we were in the restaurant for approximately 90 minutes total time from sit down to paying our bill.

Love love love this place. Came here for brunch (and surprised to see that it's a steakhouse…read moreplace...thought we got the wrong place). Great ambience, lovely and (VERY) attentive services. 3 people checked on us to see if anyone is already helping or if we need anything. Ordered the prime rib toast (wich is unexpectedly very delish..favorful..balanced...unlike all those toast i have eaten before...omg, im drooling as im typing). And ordered french omellette (my friend is vegetarian and she said it's absolutely tasty and yummy and she is happy to see quite good options for no-meat dish). We went to 4 other places during our 3days in banff, this is the ONLY place she praised (not simply bc of veg options,but the fact that its delish). That means something! They also generously gave us lemon cheesecake as bday cake (it was my bday and kinda nice to have small sweet celebration considering i was away from home). It was also our last day and we went to airport right after this brunch . What a beautiful end of our trip. Thank you, bluebird team!

Here's the thing....our service was awesome. The vibes were cool inside. We came for happy hour -…read more50% off fondue and other items. If I wasn't there for that, I would have been disappointed and felt that was too expensive. The broccolini was delightful and my husband really enjoyed the "bacon" for dipping into the fondue. Cocktails weren't our favorite and the overall consensus was it was our weakest dinner reservation of our time in Banff. However, the people next to us ordered various cuts of steak and those looked unbelievable!

Food is mediocre but priced like it should be better. Tomato soup tastes like Cambell's canned…read more The Brisket was good, but as a sandwich it was just ok. Our server was sweet and did a nice job. We should have looked at the reviews before eating there, but it's the first restaurant that you see after the parking area. ...location location

Located in one of the hotels in Kananaskis village. When…read morewe arrived it was VERY loud. The pool table and bar area were pretty full but there were tables available on the other side. Service was good, fast and polite. Ordered: BEER, BACON & CHEDDAR SOUP WOODY´S SMASH BURGER BOW VALLEY BEEF DIP The soup had no flavour. I can't really explain how a cream/cheese based soup can taste like nothing but it did. Both the hamburger and beef dip were good. Fries were yummy. Prices were reasonable and as expected.