I've never had fondue during happy hour so this was the perfect opportunity to order it! The happy hour menu has a nice variety of cocktails and food items. The fondue came with potatoes, cornichons, and bread cubes. We ordered a salad, fries, and the prime rib, perfectly cooked to a medium rare. The food was delicious. Our server was delightful. He did his best to make our time enjoyable. The restaurant had such a warm rustic vibe. We had a lovely evening. read more

Bluebird - Prime rib with a Yorkshire pudding. - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Here's the thing....our service was awesome. The vibes were cool inside. We came for happy hour - 50% 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! read more

I was really disappointed in my experience. From the food to the service. The Swiss classic fondue was very sour and the texture was grainy, the ribeye was tough to cut and not a lot of flavor and the cheesy mash potatoes came out cold and really sour. Also when we voice our concern the staff was not as receptive and didn't really know how to help us. read more

Bluebird - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

My wife and I had reservations here and it was our first dinner and our first night in Banff! I was looking forward to coming to this restaurant because of the pictures and the ambience and I'm glad we sat next to the little fireplace. Definitely a great spot for a date night dinner. Food here was amazing.. For our appetizers, we ordered the mushrooms with chicken skin and that was absolutely amazing side dish. We paired this with the Alberta prime rib. The waitress also recommended the hashbrowns, but I thought they were OK.. The prime rib was really juicy and it was a big cut. Delicious, nonetheless. Prior to ordering our food we had a few drink drinks. And just a little feedback the waitress was a little pushy and kept asking us if we were ready to order our food when we mentioned we would let her know a few times. She seemed like a hard worker maybe she was just doing her job and that's her normal gig. Other than that, we had a great time here! The vibe checks out. Oh I almost forgot to mention the scallops here are amazing! I highly recommend this appetizer! read more

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Yum! This place definitely lives up to the hype. They are incredibly popular (for good reason) so make sure you make a reservation in advance. Our first evening, we just wanted drinks and they were able to squeeze us in for a quick 45 min table to enjoy a beer flight. Their beers are excellent, and the restaurant has a cozy rustic nature/cabin vibe. We enjoyed our time there and wanted to come back for lunch the next day, so we did! The next day, waitress remembered us from the night before surprisingly. We ordered the bison ribs and burger to share. Let me tell you -- those ribs were the best I've had in a while. Fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, and ohhh so flavorful! I totally wish I just ordered 3 of those instead of the burger. The burger that came after was good (though a tad overcooked for my taste), but the ribs were so delicious that it was tough to compare. Overall, we had a pleasant time and enjoyed the food at Bluebird. read more

The food here was delicious and they had some unique dishes on their menu. Below is what we ordered: french onion soup -- this was so delicious and a great way to start our meal. The crispy cheese on the edge was the best part! 45-day aged porterhouse -- this was prepared perfectly and was so good! Definitely one of the best steaks I've had at a restaurant. broccolini -- perfected roasted and was a solid side. rosemary fries -- these were SO good and fried to perfection. I highly recommend getting this! roasted savory cabbage & chimichurri -- the flavors were so unique and I recommend this if you like cabbage. The sauce was absolutely delicious! key lime pie -- this was definitely the star of the show! This was the BEST key lime pie I've ever had and I'd even consider ordering this for takeout the next time I'm in Banff! It got pretty busy here during dinner time and it took a long time for our food to arrive; we easily waited upwards of 30-40 minutes for our food. Our server was great about updating us on the status of our food and we appreciated the dessert that he comp'ed since the food was taking longer than usual. Overall, I recommend Bluebird if you're looking to have a fancy dinner while in Banff. read more

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We had a really fun happy hour in a cozy spot. The drinks were delicious, service was top notch and most of the food was good. The fondue left a lot to be desired. Texture was off and the cheese was missing some key ingredient. The prime rib bites were also kind of blah and the sourdough bread was stale. Salad was good and the cheese doughnuts were interesting. All in all it was a great experience, but the food could use some improvement. read more

My friend and I were eager to try Canadian beef and decided to eat at Bluebird for dinner. The restaurant is really cozy. I felt like I was in a high end log cabin lol. Service was great - Our server Daws, an Australian guy, was super friendly and checked in on us often. I got the classic prime rib cut with sides of asparagus, cheesy mashed potatoes, and mushrooms. The beef was juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked. It paired well with the au jus and horseradish crème. Sides were all tasty. We thought the crispy chicken skin on the mushrooms gave it a nice crunchy texture. Lastly, we got a key lime pie to go and it blew my mind. I never get anything lemony or limey because the taste is usually overpowering... but the key lime curd is super lowkey, rich, and creamy. read more

Bluebird - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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My fiancé surprised me with a Banff trip and booked this restaurant for dinner. It's a bit congested upon arrival, but love the atmosphere. I like how they hang your jacket so you can sit comfortably. Our server is Dylan and he was so attentive and helpful for being first timers. All the food and drinks were delicious. I hate that we were so full for desert, but I want to visit and order desserts next time. Highly recommend. read more

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Favorite meal in Banff!! Incredible happy hour, the fondue is a must. Lots of add-on's for dipping in the delicious cheese, our favorites were the hash browns. The ribeye was perfectly cooked and pre-sliced, the seasoning was spot on. Wide variety of drinks, and great deals during happy hour. Vibes were A++ and staff is super friendly and attentive. Thanks for a great meal!! read more

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The medium rare tenderloin was done really well -- tender and flavorful. Service was great too. Solid choice if you're in the area and want a good steak night. read more

Bluebird - Tenderloin - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Nice ambiance, cozy and has a patio area for the summer season. The staff is friendly, they clarify things to ensure your order is right . The Benny eggs where very good, but there wasn't enough hollandaise so we had to order an extra side. The prime rib toast was simply delicious. I'll come back again! :) read more

Bluebird - Prime Rib Toast - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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This restaurant is AMAZING 11/10! The ambience is fantastic--romantic and cozy in the evening and bright and beautiful in the morning! The food is genuinely some of the most delicious food I've ever had IN MY LIFE! They have a prime rib special on Sundays which is incredible and their brunch mimosa flight is to die for. Not only is the food and space great but the service was spectacular. Kate our server was so incredibly kind and attentive and even gave us recommendations of places to visit in Banff while we're here! She was AWESOME! Cannot recommend Bluebird enough, we will definitely be back! read more

Bluebird - Brunch at Bluebird - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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We came for a bachelorette party & had the privilege of being served by Charlie. He was a great sport considering we were a table of 8. We the restaurant has a dark and moody vibe which is nice. It's kind of sexy. The food is delicious. All the meats came out yummy and cooked perfectly the way we liked it. The mushrooms were the fave if the table! read more

Bluebird - Menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Beautiful building/decor, friendly service and Prime Alberta beef which for the uninitiated means grass fed and free range. The best! The French onion soup was the best we've ever had. Prime rib and beef tenderloin (6 ounce) perfectly cooked. Side of garlic aioli Brussels sprouts were tender and delicious. French fries w rosemary were excellent. A Malbec by the glass went well w the beef. The Faux-groni was quite tasty. Don't leave without the Key Lime pie piled high w a cream topping that had hints of coconut. To die for. Total w tip $255CAD. read more

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Highly recommend this experience. We came as a group and was greeted warmly and promptly served. Even though the staff was well busy, they took time to ensure we understood exactly what we were getting. You can tell the team here works great together! Paired with the chefs that prepared the meal, this place is what you'd want if you're after a steakhouse vibe. Flavors are abundant, and the calming atmosphere is certainly nice after a long day. I personally would recommend the Ribeye, but I'm sure you cannot go wrong with anything else on that menu! read more

Bluebird - Ribeye, mashed potato, mushrooms - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We did an adults only dinner here on our trip leaving the kids back at the hotel. We had a reservation about a week in advance and our party of 6 was seated at a nice corner table. Our server was long winded, but made sure we had all the facts before ordering. The menu had lots of good options, but I was focused on the prime rib, and the fondue, which our server advised us not to add prime rib to it as it is not the same prime rib as you get when you order the entree. I had some of the caesar salad and it was truly one of the best caesar salads I have ever had. The anchovy dressing was surprisingly tasty and gave the salad a unique spin. I also had the steak tartare and the truffle sauce was amazing. For my entree, I had the Bluebird Cut (12oz.) prime rib and it was so good! The thickness was perfect and the carrot side that we got was my favorite and went well with the meat. The mushrooms with cripsy chicken skin in it was unique and added to the overall meal. We had a great experience here! read more

Made reservations for 4:30pm, but we were in the area a little earlier around 4. Asked if we could be seated early, and they were able to accommodate us. Ambiance/Decor: very cozy, modern, ski chalet Food: *Espresso Martini 4/5: (not pictured) don't usually drink alcohol, but wanted to try their spirits since Park's/Park was locally made. still tasty and strong w/ the extra foam on top *French Onion Soup 5/5: was our first FOS and it was delicious, savory, and hearty for the cold night--loved the crispy bread inside and it was the perfect start to our meal *Prime Rib Fondue 3/5: came for the happy hour special and added on the prime rib option that was provided; this was our first time trying fondue as well so we didn't know what to expect. Fondue was made out of 3 types of cheese-but it was pretty grainy and I'm not 100% sure if it was suppose to be like that. Came with a side of baby pickles, pieces of bread, and fingerling potatoes. With the addition of the prime rib, the waitress also warned us that the quality wouldn't be as great as the other meats provided and she was correct. The prime rib was pretty tough and it seemed like it was overcooked, however that was probably the best dipping item we had compared to the other sides provided. *Side of mushrooms 5/5: (not pictured) creamy, and the addition of chicken on top made this my partner's favorite dish. Overall, we may have not tried the right dishes, but had a lot more expectations from the fondue since that was one of the main dishes for the happy hour. However, service and ambiance was not an issue--everything else was great! read more

Bluebird - Happy Hour-Prime Rib Fondue addition - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The restaurant is beautiful inside with a log cabin feel, massive fire place from floor to ceiling burning wood, the staff was great and the food was fantastic!! The service was top notch, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The prime rib is perfection in my opinion. The Ragu pasta was awesome, note it's a little spicy. The filet and all the sides were prepared nicely. Overall start to finish was a great experience. Great spot to enjoy quality but don't have to "dress up" read more

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Great place to get drinks and dinner with childhood friends! We came to Banff to see all that the Canadian Rockies could give us. Was pleasantly surprised by Bluebird's menu. All the food was excellent and our waitress was great. Even pulled a few pranks on one of our friends. read more

My husband and I stopped by for a late dinner after hearing the wonderful reviews. The restaurant itself is very cozy. Our server was wonderful and incredibly attentive the entire meal. We loved chatting with him about the slopes and other Banff recommendations. We ordered a winter salad, fondue, and steak frites. Everything was delicious and incredible. We left full and very happy. If we had more room in our stomachs, the dessert also looked amazing as other tables ordered key lime pie. The only con I can think of is the price, but just know going in that it is on the pricier side. This is the perfect spot for special occasions! Anytime we come back to Banff, we will come by again. read more

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To start off, this was one the best meals and dining experiences I've ever had. We had the pleasure of having Rylee as our waiter and he went over and beyond for us. Truly the definition of hospitality and incredible service. We had the scallops to start and the ribeye, tenderloin and prime rib to share (family style). It was some of the best steaks and definitely the best prime rib I've ever had. This is an absolute gem and a must try for anyone visiting Banff! Beg them to have Rylee be your waiter! read more

Bluebird - Tenderloin and Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

After a day at Revelstoke to snowboard and then driving 3 hours back to Banff, I was starving by the time I got back. I was craving a steak because I truly believe, as an American citizen, that no beef is better than Albertan beef. I will fight you on it. I was worried about the dress code because I was still in ski clothes, so I called the restaurant. They said it was no problem. Despite arriving in ski clothes and feeling quite underdressed, I was welcomed politely with no issues. My waitress Maria was great as well. She made sure I was taken care of and I couldn't have asked for better service. I ordered the French Onion Soup as an appetizer, the Strip Steak along with a side of mashed potatoes and mushrooms. The French Onion Soup was FANTASTIC. Hearty with a nicely melted layer of cheese on top. It hit the spot so well after a long day. The strip steak was magnificent. I almost passed out because of how good it was. The intricate deposits of fat in the beef made every bite absolutely perfect. The only seasoning that it needed was salt, which was supplied as seen in the picture. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. Equally as good as the steak were the mushrooms. They were creamy as well with pieces of fried chicken skin peppered throughout. I've never had mushrooms like that and I devoured the entire bowl. As I said before, Bluebird ranks as much favorite restaurant in Banff so far. I look forward to visiting next year! read more

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I'm visiting Banff for my birthday trip, and honestly everything in this town has been a 10/10... except Bluebird. We got that "not wanted here" feeling right away. I popped in around 6 PM for ONE drink. That's it. Not a table, not dinner, not a whole experience. Just one quick birthday drink. I walked straight to the bar because no one was at the host stand, and typically bar seating is open anyway. Immediately a staff member shuts it down with this super dismissive "we're fully booked, you can't sit there." Mind you... the place was half empty. Another staff member says "let me check," rolls his eyes, glances around for two seconds, and basically confirms the same thing without even trying to accommodate. Look, I get reservations. I get busy restaurants. But being rude about it when someone just wants a quick drink at an empty bar? On their birthday? Come on. The vibe felt unnecessarily arrogant for absolutely no reason. Banff has been full of kind, welcoming people all week, which made this interaction stand out even more. Anyway... plenty of other places in town that will happily serve you a drink without the attitude. read more

We REALLY wanted to love this place... let me start by saying service was TOP NOTCH. Our waiter was absolutely amazing. However, our steak was pretty overcooked and people around us were complaining about the same thing. These steaks cost WAY too much money to be overcooked.... The fondue was good, can't go wrong, and the cocktails were great. Our favorite part of the meal was the couple we were sitting next to. This place would be a 5 if they could figure out how to nail the cook time on those steaks because everything else was great. read more

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Went here for a reservation on a Friday morning with a group of 8. Waitress was kind and helpful. She gave us recommendation for menu. Place was not incredibly busy but had a cute vibe. Would be great for dinner I'm sure as well! read more

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Husband and I stopped for lunch today, Dec 7. It was busy enough but we're seated right away with no reservation. We ordered breakfast for lunch, an omelet and eggs Bennie, requesting soft and runny please! Reasonable wait however when the plates came it was obvious both had sat on the pass, with the eggs Bennie suffering the worst. The Bennie was cold, with the hollandaise congealed, yolks solid and the hash browns wrinkled. The salad also suffered from sitting too long, overly dressed and wilted. Too delicate of a leaf to sit in that much heavy dressing... also very very tart dressing. When they are at that much of a higher price point relative to others in Banff, I'd expect better. Nice ingredients but execution was poor. Service was fair. Bathrooms could use some help. read more

Bluebird - Eggs Benedict - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The steak at bluebird is one of the few steaks that is better than what I can make at home with the same quality meat. They sear it at a very high temperature giving a wonderful texture and flavor. The meat is perfectly salted without too much seasoning interfering with the flavor of the steak. If you come here, you really have to order the ribeye. I recommend sharing the large ribeye bone in. read more

Why 5 stars? Because my steak was the best thing I ate in Banff. --- --- --- I'll cut right to it: the 20 oz bone-in ribeye was the star of the show here. I had read about Alberta steaks being amazing, but was a bit skeptical coming from Texas. I'm here to tell you: Alberta knows what it's doing. I HEAVILY debated between this and prime rib, but ultimately opted for the ribeye, based on the fact that I thought it would be a better for regional steak judging. While I was in heaven eating it, the people at the table next to us ordered a prime rib. It looked far too cooked for my liking, so I was even happier with my ribeye choice. Do not come to Banff without ordering this. The end. Oh, and also, I ordered the Bluebird Colada and enjoyed it, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations based on the ingredients listed. Still tasty though! As for the wife, she had a very different experience. She wanted to order fondue while in Banff, since it's such a popular thing here. She ordered the Prime Rib fondue which would allow us to still get to taste the prime rib. The server did warn us that it's more like well-done prime rib, but we were still excited to try it. In reality, it was more like beef jerky than well-done. Unfortunately, it was barely edible. The fondue cheese was great and the bread for dipping was addicting. But the meat was the polar opposite from my steak. 5-stars vs 1-star. With that being said, I am still delivering an easy 5-star rating because my meal was that amazing + I would never have ordered fondue if it were up to me. Great job with the ribeye, Bluebird. But why cook the fondue meat to such a crisp? read more

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So glad we chose Bluebird! The service, setting, and food/drink were perfection! One of the best cheeseburgers of all time! Great cocktails in a lodge-like setting. Vastly distinguishing it from the other restaurants- please go, you will enjoy yourself! read more

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This was one of our fave restaurants we dined at in Banff. Great service, ambience, drinks, and food. Highly recommend reservations. We came with a big group and we all had a good time. This place rivals the foodie places we have in California. read more

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Everything's pretty pricy there but it's Banff so. The steak was good, it had a nice char and was cooked to a nice medium rare and nicely tender. The broccolini had an amazing char on it. It was perhaps the best thing I had there. The hash browns were just fried potatoes nothing too bad or good on it. The ambiance was very nice as well. read more

Bluebird - Tenderloin - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Excellent food & service. A little pricey but worth it. Had the Eggs Benedict and French toast. Server was really sweet and gave us good info on where to sight see. read more

Bluebird - Breakfast - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Just skip the steak and you'll be fine. Don't be fooled by the picture of this bone in ribeye. It says prime grade and Canadian beef etc etc but the steak was very chewy, fat wasn't rendered properly and a lot of it was connective tissue and stuff. We could only eat 50% of it, the rest of it was dog food quality and I'm not even a steak snob. Service and the sides were great. They did discount 50% of it but I'd have ordered something else had I known before or some other reviewers mentioned steak was below average. Literally there is nothing 'restaurant' quality about this steak, not even flavor let alone the chewiness. If they are serving steak so rubbery and chewy like this they should probably sharpen their steak knives which were so blunt It was too late for us to go out and eat somewhere else so we ate protein bars and milk so we don't go hungry to bed. The 3 stars is mainly for service, ambience and because management was gracious enough to discount 50% of the steak. read more

Bluebird - 20oz ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Awesome food, service and atmosphere. Our server, Gabriel, was amazing especially to my nephew with special needs and even showed some magic tricks... Out of the many restaurants we've tried, this was our first to have all the staff sign a birthday card for me... that was so thoughtful! read more

Bluebird - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Posting this review from the table before dessert even comes - THAT'S how fantastic this place is! One of the best steaks we've ever had, cozy ambiance, and 5 star service to go with it. read more

Bluebird - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Our party of 3 had a fun and delicious dinner here.  At the better places in Banff, you should make a reservation and that's what I did here for a 6:15pm slot as prime times disappear readily around here.   We decided to have everything family style so we could sample every dish.  We started with a butterleaf salad and their cheesy donuts for appetizers.  For the mains, we ordered the West Coast halibut, a 10 oz prime rib, and a 20 oz bone-in ribeye.  The meats default to a medium rare temperature unless otherwise specified and that was perfect for us.  This is a unique wood-fired steakhouse and you could taste it in the steak and it was a little different and also delicious. Everything we had was excellent, as one might expect here, except for the halibut which was disappointingly not moist and tender, was either a bit overcooked or maybe previously frozen.  For that, I'll go with 4 instead of 5 stars.  We finished with a slice of their key lime pie which our server Kate said was voted by locals as the best pie in Banff.  It was a denser than average rendition and decent I would say but not the best ever for us, just saying.  With the exchange rate where we get about a 25% discount, the pricing here in Banff for premium dining turns out to be in very reasonable range for us in USD's despite being in a very touristy town.  Overall, great outing for us here and thank you! read more

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My wife and I wanted to have a steak dinner before we left. A few locals and tourist recommended this place. We are glad we listened because the food was amazing. We had the 10oz ranchers ribeye, cheesy mash potatoes, grilled broccolini and the shrimp appetizer. The waitress, Morgan, was very nice and helpful. The location is warm and inviting. Back to the food, the shrimp was amazing along with the potatoes but the star of the night was the steak. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare and extremely tender. I have had steaks in many restaurants and this steak is up there with the best of them. If you are in the area, this is a good steakhouse. read more

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Restaurant was recommended to us by a tour guide and we couldn't be happier with it! The ambiance was so cozy and warm. It was a perfect getsway from the chilly weather. The service was excellent and so pleasant (Ash was the best)! All the food choices were so succulent and rich!! We still can't get over the entire meal and it's been hours. And the cherry on top was sweet birthday card surprise when we got to the restaurant. Thank you to the staff for making our experience so lovely! read more

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The happy hour came highly recommended so we had to check it out. It's in a nice spot a little off the main strip. HUGE location and very clean inside. We sat at the bar so had great service. We chatted with the bartender and she gave us some other fantastic recommendations for our trip which was awesome. Great beer and wine prices. We got the happy hour cheese fondue and it was actually a huge portion. They charge by the pot, not the person, which is awesome. The sides they brought to complement it were fantastic. We didn't even need dinner after it. Such a cool little spot, there's a reason it's highly rated. read more