While shopping along Main Street (aka 8th Street) in Canmore, we decided we need an adult bevvie…read more Apres did not disappoint. They have a really nice drink menu with fun, different cocktails. You're on vacation... splurge and get that cocktail you would not otherwise order at home or with work colleagues. Well crafted and our bartender executed it perfectly! In fact, it was a little dangerous as you could not taste the alcohol and I could have easily consumed 2 without knowing better.... alas... I limited myself top just 1. It's near the The Wood restaurant... just look for the stairs that lead DOWN.

We had a puppy with us and the server allowed us to sit on the patio on a busy Saturday. Other than…read morethe multiple wasps, we had a nice lunch. We had a grizzly paw root beer, cauliflower poppers, tuna wonton stack was huge, and Alberta Beef Salad. It was really good! Would return

Oh man. We were staying at the sunshine lodge and so decided to make things easier on ourselves and…read moreeat here for dinner. Big mistake. Would not recommend. At all. Ordered the bison carpaccio which was grey, the trout tartare which was underseasoned and dressed with old chilis, the grain bowl which was cold, underseasoned and not attractive, as well as the watermelon salad which was decent. The bread we needed to send back because it was definitely warmed from frozen and not edible. Hard as a rock. Decided to pivot and ordered chicken wings and fries. Those were not bad. So really, if they figured out that they can just serve fried food it wouldn't be bad. Decent dining room, the server was kind. It's a bar pretending to be a nicer restaurant. They should stop pretending, and all would be ok.

The only bad dining experience I've ever had in Canada. Service and food was awful! Flavorless,…read moreoverpriced food, and servers who suck at their jobs. I got the tomato soup with grilled cheese, beet salad and a couple cocktails. It took our server over 10 minutes to even greet us. It took ridiculously long to get our drinks (our server was making them. Where is the bartender???), and our food tasted like something thrown together from fridge scraps while drunk at 2 a.m. Dirty plates were never cleared, no water refills and no new drinks offered, and our waiter never checked back on us. He was too busy bussing tables. I've worked in restaurants for 20 years. What are you people doing??? So incredibly disorganized. Completely mismanaged and it shows. Do better!

For a pub on top of a mountain, WOW this food is DELICIOUS and the vibes are epic. What a great way…read more to end a hike with a delicious meal and beer. I really liked the vibes of the bar, it seems like a cozy spot to welcome travelers near and far. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the service was smooth and fast. I would highly recommend this smokehouse!

Honestly one of the best burgers I've had in a long time…read more I did not have super high expectations given this restaurant was at the top of a mountain, but I was pleasantly surprised. Super flavorful, fresh, and delicious. Not to mention the fantastic view!! Prices were a little expensive, but I did save a couple dollars by purchasing the burger in advance. Definitely recommend stopping here if you're at the top of the mountain!

GREAT FOOD, GREAT VALUE…read more When on vacation, it's nice to go somewhere with good food and lower-than-expected prices. Apparently, this is a "locals bar," which explains the relatively low prices. I got elk poutine for $19CAD. Elk was perfectly smoked, was soft and tender. Mixed perfectly with the cheese curds and gravy. Although I was just a visitor, I had good company and this bar made me feel like a Banff local!

After a trail run and climbing Norquay's Via Ferrata, I was ready to sit down and have something to…read moreeat. My running group that I was traveling with brought our party to the Elk & Oarsman for a quick dinner. This place is a lodge-style sports bar that is located in the heart of the Town of Banff. There are TV screens all around that show live sports and a large fireplace. You can see the beautiful mountain scenery from the rooftop patio. It was nice of Elk & Oarsman to accommodate our large party. The service was great here. Elk & Oarsman is a sports bar that serves good food. The menu has a variety of pub fare favorites like bar snacks, sharables, salads, flatbreads, elk dishes and burgers. I was starving and ordered the Buck Hunter because I wanted to try something with elk in it. This elk & bacon burger patty comes loaded with condiments on a brioche bun. I really liked the tasted of the smoked mayo on my burger. I also got a Broccoli Cheddar Soup on the side. Banded Peak Brewing is a popular beer made in Alberta that is named after a mountain in the Canadian Rockies. I grabbed their Amber Lager to pair with my dinner. There is a fun lively atmosphere here at Elk & Oarsman. I was only here for brief time, but enjoyed it. This is a solid place to check out if you like sports and good food.

I visited Bear Street Tavern based off of a recommendation by a coworker. Beer and pizza is usually…read morea winning combination and Bear Street Tavern is a great example of this. Admittedly, I'm not much of a drinker but I'll have some once in a while and Bear Street seems to have a pretty good selection. I tried a Vietnamese Coffee Stout which I enjoyed. I'm definitely more of an eater than I am a drinker and the eats at Bear Street Tavern are excellent. My party got 2 pizzas and a salad and we enjoyed it all. To start we got the Tavern Bowl. It's a bunch of different vegetables with a Tahini Miso Dressing and kimchi on top. All the different textures and flavors worked really well together and the salad served as a nice break between bites of pizza. The Wheeler Hut pizza has mushrooms, ricotta, truffle oil, pesto, and mozzarella. If you're a fan of truffle flavor you'll enjoy this pizza. As soon as it was brought out I could already smell the truffle. The Mediterranean has olives, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, red onions, chili flakes, spinach, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. A little busier than the Wheeler Hut, but it was equally delicious. I'm not sure which pizza I liked more. Both pizzas had a fantastic crust with some char. Substantial enough to stand up to the toppings but still a little doughy for a nice chew. The char gives a nice crunch as well. Service is quick and friendly and the prices are fair, especially in a tourist area. I definitely recommend Bear Street Tavern.

Came here twice during our vacation. We sat at the bar both times with no wait for our seats. Our…read moreservers were very friendly and quick. This was our favorite pizza spot in Banff! We ordered the double double pepperoni pizza and the big bird. They offer honey and chili oil to dip the pizza in. They have a full variety of beer and cocktails. This a perfect spot post hike.

Quite a few things went well. The swimming pool is pretty nice and there were barely any people,…read morethe gym looms nice but I couldn't go in:( The room was pretty nice, no dead or alive bugs seen, the beds were comfy, there was a nice TV with a bunch of channels (including Georgie and Mandys first marriage in one of them) which i found nice. A fire stick can also be connected. I didnt really have the food, cuz I went to banff and got food from the mickey d there. Overall very nice experience, there's also a mountain view in the rooms . The microwave and coffee machines also work and are nice .

I am just reviewing the restaurant, not the stay at the hotel. We were kinda stuck in a traffic jam…read moregoing on to Radium on the long weekend and decided to pull over for lunch. Pretty die in the wool typical restaurant hooked onto a hotel. Muted colours, basic setting, although I enjoyed the Indiginous artwork that graced the walls. Also pretty basic menu. Handhelds, a few other dishes, some salads and appetizers. Nothing that really wowed me. Server was friendly. She seemed like she enjoyed her job here. Two interesting things on the menu - the bison burger and the elk burger. I ordered the elk burger with a side of daily soup which was chicken and mushroom, and hubby ordered the bison burger with fries. I also ordered a local beer. Based on the amount of people in there, the food came out slowly. However, we both enjoyed our meals. My elk burger was tasty but I couldn't find the elusive Saskatoon jam on it. Soup was amazing. Hubby really enjoyed his burger and fries. Not at all a bad pit stop.

Came here because we were soooo hungry (after long flight) and this place is nearby…read more It was happy hour hence they hv very limited (happy hour) menu. Huge place. Beautiful. Nice ambience. My friend is vegetarian and they were so kind to accommodate her request (menu is not on the list but they were generously prepped sth). And we wanted dessert (again, not on the happy hour menu and dinner time is still few hours away), they gladly bring out the dessert as well. Our server was very kind and attentive and proactive. He doesnt just simply say yes or no, but actually offer alternatives (he knows more about the kitchen after all). Because of him, our stomach was happy and we had energy to start our first exploration! Food wise, we had soup, bison slider, and a dessert (forgot the name). All is delish!!! So happy!! Not only our first meal upon arriving is yummy but we received kind services. Highly recommended.

I love this restaurant!!! I saw the restaurant online and it was recommended for brunch but I came…read morehere for dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything was so good, from the food, the service and the vibes. I was sitting at the bar and I really love the server/bartender that was serving us. He was really sweet and gave really good recommendations. I really enjoyed the special poutine and the spaghetti. Also the cocktails here are really good too! Overall, definitely will be back and recommend this place!!! 10/10!!!

This is located at sunshine village ski resort. Great place for lunch! Big shareable portions…read more Pizza and nachos were super solid! Decent beer selection. Very good day place to come and enjoy in between runs. Easy access from the village and the place has a lot of tables so you can get a spot pretty easily, even on a weekend. Very good food. We were repeat offenders and came twice in one weekend since it was that tasty.

Great spot to meet up with pals and eat lunch after a fun morning of skiing at Sunshine. Most…read moretables have enough room to spread out your ski gear a bit, and relax with a glass of wine or hot toddy. The food was okay - my friend and I ordered the elk burger thinking the portions would be large. However, they were quite small - I'd recommend getting your own meal. They offered poutine tots as a side, which we were excited to try - but again, the flavors didn't wow us. The best part about this spot is the views!! Also - the restaurant is up and away from the mass crowds from the level below. The Look Out is a good spot if you want to relax, have a drink and a bit of elbow room. A bit on the pricey side - but worth it if you don't want to hunt and gather for a table for lunch.