We had brunch here yesterday and were very satisfied with everything. That is a lot coming from me. I ordered the soufflé pancake which was delectable. I will go back just for that. My fiancé ordered eggs benedict. When I had some of his dish, at first I thought it was bland but as I continued to take bites, the taste of the hollandaise came through more and it was delicious. The poached egg was perfectly cooked. We had sunrise mimosas which were also very good. I never would've thought mixing aperol into that would yield such a good taste. We also got the cheesy doughnuts. I think cheese balls would be a better word for it vs doughnuts. It was also delicious but very rich. Overall, 5 stars. The staff was efficient and service was satisfactory. They looked like they were happy to be there. I definitely recommend as a must go. Santé! read more

Had the mushroom artichoke risotto, side of brocolini, donut appetizer which is actually potatoes and cheese. Delicious, great service, wonderful decor. Highly recommend! read more

Way too heavy on the salt on the steaks and fries. Went through 4 cups of water just to finish the food. Ribeye had very little marbling and was tough. The steak was burnt with char and tasted bitter. Burger was average. Food takes a while. Service was average and environment is nice read more

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Our last meal in Banff and it was so good. We made reservations for a Monday night and were immediately brought to our table. The decor and vibe was perfect for our trip winding down. Our server provided great recommendations and we really liked most of our food. The ribeye and caesar salad was great. We took a chance on the beet salad (beets aren't our favorite, but we wanted to try), but it wasn't our favorite. Would absolutely recommend Bluebird to others and we'll be back. read more

Bluebird - Grilled Haloumi - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Steak , mushrooms , service , oysters all great . Restaurant is cute and clean Good drinks Desserts need a local flare - they are boring skip those read more

Really delightful experience! They have a good mix of fondue and steak. The waitress gave us excellent recommendations since it was our first time there and we also sat on the patio. The patio was wonderful with fireplaces and created a very cozy atmosphere. The food is on the pricier side but I think for Banff it was still worth it. I've only had fondue one other time in my life and honestly loved it. I love cheese so can't think of anything better. read more

Bluebird - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Incredible! Happy hour is a must...cheese fondue and delicious drinks for a great price. We went twice while on vacation in beautiful Banff. read more

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Amber, Amber...you made these 2 old people from Indiana feel at home. Your suggestions were spot ON!! The Swiss fondue with beef, fingerling potatoes, sourdough was better than our 5 Star back home in Indianapolis. We snow bird in Key West.........your pastry chef needs to make a trip down there and show them how to make her out of this world Key Lime Pie. Thank you for your welcoming smile and personality. read more

Bluebird - Swiss fondue, already half gone - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We were told Bluebird had one of the best brunches in town, and we would have to agree! Their soufflé pancakes were 10/10, and I would go back for them alone lol Their dinner menu looked amazing too, I wish we would of hand time to try it! Service was great, we went around noon on a weekday and got right in. Our waiter was super friendly and gave us great hiking recommendations. The restaurant itself was adorable. Had a modern cabin feel with a huge stone fire place in the middle. Only complaint was the parking is not the greatest-but I'm telling you it's for sure worth the walk! read more

Bluebird - Scrambled eggs and potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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We had cheese fondue, steaks, mushrooms, and asparagus. We all agreed that the steaks were some of the best we've ever had. The ribeye was especially delicious. The asparagus were very large, but were cooked to perfection with a delicious sauce. Mushrooms were on point. read more

The steak that America needs. Full flavor throughout, deliciously marbled fat. Make steak great again, in America. Fuck trump read more

Bluebird - Ranger ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Very nice atmosphere, and the staff were quite attentive. We went for Prime Rib night and the food was great. Our timing overlapped with their Fondue Hour so we welcomed that as our appetizer. The fondue needed less Kirsch and more cheese (IMHO), but was a very nice treat. read more

Bluebird - Fondue - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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This restaurant is amazing. The food is so good but the best part of our experience was the food server.Her name is Simona and she was the best. She really made the experience over the top. read more

Absolutely outstanding service and food. I had the tenderloin, perfectly rare and a fine steak. My wife had the prime rib and it was equally excellent. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for in a town that is largely a culinary desert. read more

Took eternity to get food. It tasted good, but not worth 2 hours of my life. Place had no vibes either.

Was on a short family vacation to Banff in June 2024, and saw that Bluebird had prime rib, so had to stop in. We made early reservations and when we arrived we were greeted by a friendly receptionist that showed us to a great table for our small group of three (out of the way, but great people watching spot). Our server (and I apologize for not remembering her name...she was from Ottawa and moved out to Banff to ski) was cheery and welcoming. We ordered some house drinks that were tasty and strong. Marni (my significant other) was very concerned about the dress code for Bluebird prior to heading out. Based on looking at previous reviews, and speaking to the locals in town, it seemed that Bluebird was rather a dressing spot. I guess it's all relative but I don't believe it could be further from the truth. There were certainly couples dressed nicely with collard shirts and skirts, but many others mixed in with hiking pants and boots, or casual shorts and flip flops. Certainly not a place you need to wear your Sunday best. Jeans and a t shirt would have been fine. After drinks we ordered some salads. Marni and her mom split the Butterleaf salad, and I had a plain Caesar (no crab). I asked for the dressing on the side, but the salad was delivered by the kitchen staff with an exorbitant amount of dressing mixed into the salad. Our server came over to check in on us, and immediately noticed the dressing and said that she'd have a new salad made up for me right away (point for the server). Onto dinner....we each ordered prime rib. Marni and her mom ordered the classic cut, but I selected the larger Bluebird cut. Overall, the opinion at the table was mixed. It's kind of hard to screw up prime rib. It's rib roast with salt and pepper. The issue seemed to be that some of the pieces were overcooked. Good quality meet, but the chef that night may not have been on his game this night with timing. The killer for this restaurant was the sides. Not just the sides, but the staff's response to the sides. We ordered a side of broccolini and a side of oyster mushrooms. Two stapes when you are eating steak. When the two sides were delivered to the table, the appearance of both was great. The broccolini was charred perfectly. However, both sides had an overwhelming amount of garlic that just overpowered each dish. They were inedible (and I don't think that is a strong enough word to describe what it was like to try these sides). The amount of garlic in those two sides ruined the entire meal. So...here I am between a 2-3. Drinks were good, atmosphere wasn't great for what we expected from all we read, service so far was good, and food was OK. The kicker to a 2 from a 3 was when our server asked how the food was and I stated that the broccolini and mushrooms were inedible due to the amount of garlic, she responded that she'd "let the chef know." Chef never came out to let me know his/her thoughts. read more

I chose this place for an anniversary dinner because of reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was abysmal at best. Started out strong with a friendly and witty server. We just didn't see her again (it looked like she got pulled behind the bar). There were four in our party. Sides came out first with 2:4 main dishes. We had to ask someone (not our server) where the other two steaks were after 5 minutes of waiting. The mashed potatoes were a good flavor but both orders came out cold. One was returned to warm it up and it came out lukewarm in a dish warmer than the food. Someone came by (not our server) asking if we wanted the dessert menu and he came back 10 minutes later. Service felt disjointed. Carrots and the wine were the best items we ordered. Ribeye was chewy. Quality of food and service was not worth the price. read more

Amazing fondue happy hour deal with gorgeous interior and location. Came here with my boyfriend, and servers comped extra potatoes for us. We also were advised to get the sirloin, which was one of the best steaks we'd ever had in our lives. Fantastic deal for happy hour if you can make it out here. read more

The place has a very cozy ambiance, has a wood fire burning, and many options for brunch. The lattes are also fantastic! read more

Bluebird - Latte - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Incredible steakhouse with very cozy and elevated ambiance. We ordered the riblets to start and had the rancher's ribeye steak with the cheesy mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. All plates were incredible and we had a great time with our waitress Jessica. This is a must visit venue if you are in the Banff area. read more

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Best steak I've had in a long time. Genuine Prime Beef seared beautifully and served perfectly medium-rare. I couldn't decide between the prime rib and the bone-in rib eye, but our waitress Christine convinced me that the sear was worth it. Drinks were great and the atmosphere was really nice, but the steak blew me away. read more

Service - okay Food - okay Ambience - nice and cozy Wait - significant wait for food to arrive Bluebird's menu has good variety and the ambience of the restaurant has a cozy upscale cabin vibe. Noise level was okay, which is surprising given that much of the seating is close together. Service was okay - not great but not terrible. We ordered a cheese fondue for an appetizer followed by steak, pasta and prime rib for our mains. Sides were cauliflower, brussel sprouts and cheese mashed potatoes. The fondue and the mains were okay, but I'd give a pass on the brussel sprouts and cauliflower as both were over roasted and had a propane taste. The biggest issue, however, was the amount of time it took for our courses. We sat at 615, received our fondue at 7 and our mains at 750. The restaurant wasn't too busy, so probably some kinks in the kitchen to work out. We skipped desert there and went elsewhere to round out our meal. I would recommend that you ask for everything to arrive at once and not stagger your meal. We will probably look elsewhere next time we are in town. read more

Good food, but the service was a little slow sitting outside on the patio and it wasn't very crowded. A little on the pricey side. I would recommend the slow roast chicken. read more

Food was delicious! Service was incredible! If you are in Banff, this is a must! We were celebrating our anniversary and they made us feel like we were the most important people! Our waiter Tom was amazing! read more

We celebrated my husband's 65th birthday at Bluebird, and we are so pleased that we did. We were warmly greeted and, at our request, were seated outside, even though our reservation had been for inside. They gave my husband a birthday card personally signed by staff; he was touched. Our server, Kate, gave us wonderful recommendations (just do what she says; she's got you). She and Johnnie, her co-server, checked on us in appropriate intervals, which we appreciated. Kate highly recommends the key lime pie. Again, just do it. She served it with a birthday candle for my husband. Ahh. A splendid experience during our vacation. Oh, and the food was wonderful -- well-prepared and flavorful. read more

Bluebird was an absolute gem. I have had the privilege of worldwide travel and the Alberta Steaks we had were amazing- in the top 5 I have ever had, I might even say. Quality, flavor, cooked to perfection Medium rare. The wine selection was also very nice and staff was so friendly, down to earth. The whole experience was simply wonderful. read more

Delicious restaurant with awesome brunch. Even their simple menu items are done so perfectly, like the classic mountain breakfast. Best and most unique hash brown I've ever had! Great service, cozy and inviting environment, 10/10 will return to try another meal. read more

Bluebird - Classic mountain breakfast - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

There was a line when we arrived but we're seated in 5 minutes. The atmosphere was friendly, and upbeat. Great music playing softly in the background, exposed beams, fabric on the seats, and it was clean! We IMMEDIATELY were served water and coffee with a friendly discussion about how we have a hard time drinking enough water when we are traveling. We ordered the classic breakfast: 2 eggs, hash browns, sausage or bacon and toast. How can you get that wrong - right? Well apparently others do get it wrong! This was the best we have had, the eggs were fresh, tasty and cooked perfectly, the hash brows were nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside (how do they get that subtle flavor? Our server Lucy set the bar high for being on the spot, my coffee and water were never empty and we enjoyed several short conversations with her. We'll likely never be satisfied with other servers again. read more

Such a great place to stop! I was pleasantly surprised with their vegan options and food! So tasty

We walked in around 6:30 without a reservation and they sat us very quickly. Shortly, our server Clare greeted us and gave us an option of still or sparkling water. We opted for still water and she proceeded to go over the menu. She was super pleasant and very attentive to our needs and water glasses were always full. We ordered the garlic doughnuts, buttermilk house salad and the sausage rigatoni. All of it was delicious. I had to remember that we were no longer in the states so the portions were smaller but we were completely satisfied. It was a tad expensive but we'll worth it. Definitely will go back again. read more

Bluebird - Our garlic doughnuts and house salad. - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

My wife and I really had a great time at Bluebird! I am not kidding when I say this is one of the best hamburgers I have ever had. It was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. The fries are also very good, as well as the salad's. We came for lunch right we we arrived so we really were happy to see when Bluebird was next door to our hotel as that was one of our destination restaurants we wanted to go to on our trip. We could not have been happier. Our waitress was so nice and actually gave us great advice for places to get coffee and to go for walks. She really hit on everything and was a super person. Go to the Bluebird because the food, location and people are exceptional. THX! read more

Our server was friendly and efficient, and couldn't have been any better. The restaurant has an upscale vibe. Despite being very busy, it was pleasant and relatively quiet inside. The food was expensive, make no mistake about it. But it was delicious. I ordered filet mignon. My partner ordered halibut. Both meals were delicious. I would eat here again IN A HEARTBEAT! read more

Our tour guide recommended Bluebird and they did not disappoint! Great service and excellent food. Beautiful restaurant as well. read more

Bluebird - French toast - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Excellent service, and delicious food. Everything down to the bread they use for the breakfast plate toast was exceptional. The brûlée grapefruit was a unique treat. The coffee was tasty (and bottomless). The soufflé pancakes are a unique must-try (and I want to slather the rhubarb jam on everything now, please). Despite the exceptional food, what most stood out was the exceptional service, the cherry (rhubarb) on the (pan)cake that made the whole experience an absolute joy. Deby our server was genuine, friendly, and attentive (without being at all intrusive or stuffy, which is a major skill!). Marwan (apologies for the spelling) was so kind in giving us suggestions of where to go later to watch a sports game (the Pub at Waldhaus was perfect, thank you!) "Top 3" dining experience in AB for us! read more

Our server was Josie, and she was absolutely amazing. The food was incredible and worth every cent. If you're looking for a nice meal and great vibes, I would highly recommend Bluebird! Will be back. Also, try the key lime pie! read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. We were looking for Alberta beef steak on our trip to Banff (last week of September) and someone at our hotel recommended this restaurant. It was not on our radar at all, and I am so glad we found it. We didn't have a reservation but were able to get two seats at the bar. The steaks were cooked perfect. Would definitely recommend. read more

Highly recommend super cute place, great food, good drinks, friendly waiter. Tried sunrise mimosa (looks cool) and express martini must try. read more

Bluebird - Entrance - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Great spot with yummy food and drinks. The kids had amazing chicken fingers too! Party of 17 and everyone loved what they ordered. read more

Bluebird - Eggs Benedict with scrambled eggs- yum! - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Outstanding steak-this would be a fine steakhouse even in Manhattan. Excellent service from the employees and beautiful inside.

The dishes are disappointing. The crabs caecer salad got a fishy smell in it. The onions soup, tastes like pan washing water, something burnt and with a strong sour taste. Also I took one of the 20oz steak, they used opened flame so even I asked for a medium cooked steak the surface still looks like a piece of charcoal. And it took a long time for the this steak ready, I really felt starving to wait for it even after I ate some salad. Even without the burnt surface I can't taste anything but BITTER, if u want a piece of steak take the small ones. Anyways they give us a free chocolate cake as apologize, I will give them an extra star for that. But still, $224 for an awful experience. read more