Definitely busy on a Saturday night! We didn't get seated until 7:45, but that's on us for not reserving or planning ahead for the weekend. The assistant manager/host was so awesome and attentive. My mom struggles with GI issues and is intolerant to a lot of things -- he did his best to communicate with the chef and our server to create a dish that would be more akin to what my mom could eat. I got the beef & bison meatballs and a side of cornbread. As well as an unleaded espresso martini. Delish! Interior is swanky and dim, but has great big windows that give a lovely view of downtown Banff. read more

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Just had dinner here with the boss, my bro and BIL. We ordered the ginger beef, duck wings and meatballs. We also got a side of potatoes and a side of carrots. The ginger beef is not fried. They flambe it before you receive it so you get a little show. But the real show is in the flavor. The peppers and onion with the sweet ginger marinade was outstanding. The beef was fork tender. The duck wings with the sweet glaze was also delicious. And the meatballs were moist and flavorful. Both our sides easily feed the four of us. Service with Cate was great. The atmosphere was cheerful and relaxing. read more

We came here on a Friday night for dinner after a very long day of excursions, so we were tired and hoped that this restaurant wouldn't disappoint. The restaurant had a nice casual vibe, but I think you could also dress up if you wanted to because it has somehow figured out how to look upscale and casual at the same time. We did make a reservation so I recommend you do the same. Our waiter, Cate, was great! She was nice and super busy, but did a great job. We ordered the brazen potatoes and cornbread as sides to share with the whole table of four. The potatoes were great, tasty, and soft to the bite. The cornbread was good as well, a little sweet and had pieces of corn throughout. My main entree was the ginger beef. It's a Canadian Chinese dish and it was delicious. I did eat some of the peppers but not all. They paired well with each bite of ginger beef, which had a nice and delicious glaze poured over it. read more

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Great experience! Thanks for accommodating our large party fairly last minute. My friends and I sampled most of the menu, and the standout dishes were the mushroom toast, pork belly, ginger beef and mushroom cheese sticks. Good service and cute ambiance. read more

Brazen - Mushroom Toast - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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My husband and I found this restaurant through the Yelp app and decided to give it a try. Brazen is located in the Mount Royal Hotel at the corner of Banff Avenue and Caribou Street. Their interior has a contemporary design with and themed around Canadian mountaineering and timber. We did reserve for a table for dinner to guarantee seating. Check-in was quick and the hostess sat us in a table overlooking the avenue. Their menu is pretty decent and the selections are categorized under small plates (starters), large plates (entrees), and enhancements (sides). Their drink menu features craft cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options. The happy hour menus has some their signature dishes and a few cocktails. We ordered a couple strawberry margaritas and the kimchi meatballs to start. The margaritas were refreshing. The chili coconut puree was subtle and elevated the drink. The kimchi meatballs were tender and gone within a few bites. We ordered the ginger beef to share and got more than the normal plating. Our server flambéed the ginger beef table side with bourbon. The theatrics already won us over. The taste was amazing. The was beef was tender and savory with a hint of smoky flavor. Their dessert menu featured 3 options. We went for the lemon tart which was made with French sablé, italian meringue, and blueberry coulis. Perfect balance of sweet and tart with an added crunchy texture. Our final drink was a vesper martini and it was properly made. Service was phenomenal. Our server always checked in and provided great recommendations. The bill came in a envelop stamped THE DAMAGE. The actually made us chuckle. Overall, experience was amazing! read more

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It was a quiet Friday night when I visited and I liked the Lebanese theme running through a few of the dishes. I ended up only having the Bison Kofta which had all the flavors and textures you would want. I do wish that either the pita was a bit hardier to stand up to stacking things on it or that there was another way to get the perfect bite. But I'm nitpicking on what was a really fabulous dish read more

Yum is all I have to say! Everything was super tasty, and the view was fantastic. We got the ginger beef (which came on fire!), schaffers fish and chips, roasted carrots, and roasted chicken. Our favorite was definitely the ginger beef, and our waiter was super fun. He let us know that around 1/10 shishito peppers are spicy, so every time my partner and I ate a shishito pepper we would bet if it would be spicy or not (they were actually all sweet!!) and made our dinner extra exciting :) whether you're here for a romantic dinner, drinks, or a family outing it was super enjoyable and would recommend for any occasion. read more

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A 5pm dinner reservation meant we were there in time for happy hour! It also meant the restaurant wasn't very crowded, which was a nice change because we found everything to be pretty crowded in Banff this time of year. We had spoken to some lovely ladies on the bus from the Fairmont to town about their dinner at Brazen the night before. They told us the ginger beef was very tasty, but also very large. We decided to share that along with an order of mushroom toast. And some drinks from the happy hour menu of course. Both plates were really good and complimented each other well. They lit the beef on fire, which was also a nice touch. We found everyone we met in Banff to be super friendly and the staff here was no exception. We skipped out on dessert, although the menu looked tasty, and opted to get in the line (again crowds) for ice cream at Cows next door. Overall, a great first dinner in Banff. I did notice they had a lovely brunch menu as well. We were lucky to get complimentary breakfast at our hotel so never ate brunch out, but good to know for the future. read more

Brazen - Brazen salad - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Waitresses were extremely nice and pleasant. We ordered the ginger beef, roasted carrots and a bison appetizer. Portions were great and food was super delicious. One of our favorite restaurants in banff! Was not crowded and restaurant was clean and quiet. read more

We came here for a quick afternoon snack and they had a happy hour menu. Happy Hour 5 plates - cauliflower, pork belly, meatballs, polenta fries, ginger beef - the cauliflower was great. Fried crispy but not oily. - pork belly was tasty though a bit too crunchy. - polenta fries were awesome. Light and very well done. Tasty with some hint of truffle. - meatballs were fine, nothing quite special. It was a fair place for drinks and happy hour snacks. read more

Brazen - Happy Hour 5 plates - cauliflower, pork belly, meatballs, polenta fries, ginger beef - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We had a delicious meal here last night. We shared four items, a 'small plate', a large plate, and two accompaniments. Each one was unique and nicely presented. We got bison kofta with a Zatar yogurt sauce, pickled onions, pita bread and couscous. The large plate was the mushroom tagliatelle. And the accompaniments were green beans and corn made the ways. The mushroom pasta was soooooo delicious. Ok I'm a mushroom fan. I think there were more mushrooms than pasta in the dish. It had a light sauce to hold it together. To die for. The corn dish was so unique we had to try it. Polenta 'fries', fresh corn kernels, and, wait for it, pop corn. Yup. And it was delicious together. Finally, we had some unique and fun cocktails as well. Overall a fabulous dining experience. read more

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Loved this place! Came here on a whim for lunch. Place was totally empty when we walked in, which made us a little nervous, but we were put at ease quickly. Servie was great. We had the burger, chicken salad, steak and Frits, and the donuts. Smashed potatoes as sides. We loved it all! Full of flavor and made very well. Would love to come back and see what they have to offer for dinner. Give it a go! read more

My favorite meal in Banff! I thought the flavors were unique and I enjoyed all the dishes. Brazen potato's are rather sweet which I'm not sure I liked, but I enjoyed how crispy they were. Mushroom pasta was seasoned well, a little too salty by the end. I liked the diversity of mushroom in the dish. Bison kofta tasted just like beef/lamb kebab. Still good. read more

I enjoyed the ambience in this restaurant - very moody lighting with extremely nice staff. The lobster sticks were a fantastic appetizer and I would recommend. I ordered the burger with truffle cheese potatoes. The burger was exceptional, but the potatoes I could go without. The potatoes just lacked flavor and were an extra added expense that was not worth it. Going back I would get the lobster sticks and the burger! I originally wanted the ginger beef but they were out, I would try the ginger beef instead of the burger if you were looking for something a little less heavy as it came highly recommended! Happy eating! read more

rly good food and vibes, banff views from the window seating and servers r very nice- service can be a bit slow though i was rly impressed w the truffle potatoes and french toast, the breakfast w eggs was just normal read more

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What a great place to go get dinner! The food and staff were excellent. They had great recommendations and fast service. Food was cooked perfectly! Would highly recommend to any of my friends to go eat here while visiting! read more

Brazen - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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The food tastes really good. I recommend the ginger beef and stuffed mushrooms! These were my favorite dishes here. They even perform a fire show for the dish. Drinks were also really good. The service is fast considering how busy they were. Food came out in a timely manner. It's very clean inside. There is paid parking behind the building. It's located under a hotel building. read more

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came here due to the good reviews, was a bit skeptical as the menu did not seem that...enticing but we stayed since we were already there and had made a reservation. we didn't have to wait to be seated, plenty of seating were open upon us arriving, wasn't necessary to have a reservation in my opinion since it was still "off season". the staff was super slow to take our order though which gave us initially a poor first impression ; however the meal itself was surprisingly good along with the presentation of the meals. i got the cod which they poured soup over upon being brought out and my friend got the beef which they poured flames over which was cool. my sister got the chicken which was actually flavorful and not dry. the drinks were all pretty decent (the espresso martini mocktail tasted a bit citrus-y which was off-putting but the actual cocktails were not bad). nice atmosphere, great view of downtown. typical downtown pricing. overall not a bad option to dine at read more

The interior of this place is well designed and looks very nice. When we went here for lunch on a Saturday, it wasn't very packed - which was surprising given it's a tourist town. But also it was lightly raining at the time we went, so maybe everyone was hiding. Anyways, the food here was AMAZING! It was well beyond my expectations. I ordered the fried chicken Caesar sandwich and it was really good. The breading was perfectly crisp, and the Caesar salad mix on top of it was delicious. I think I could've eaten two of those. We also ordered the banana bread French toast to share and it wasn't too sweet or drenched in sauce. My friends really enjoyed their entrees as well. I was thinking maybe we were just really hungry after a hike, but actually no, the food here was just that good. I will have to give it four stars though because the wait time for the food was a little too long. I think we waited 20-30 minutes for the food to be served after ordering, which was odd given there weren't too many other parties aside from us. If I'm in Banff again in the future, I'd definitely eat here again. read more

A review is long overdue for this restaurant. I visited Brazen back in July of this year but never got a chance to post the review. Brazen is located in downtown Banff which makes this restaurant the perfect place to visit when you are in town. We made reservations about 2 weeks in advance since we heard that they do get really busy especially during peak travel season. Inside the restaurant felt really high end and modern. The host was friendly and asked where we preferred to be seated and the servers were very attentive throughout the meal. My party of 4 order a couple items off their menu and the food pretty good. Brazen is definitely one of the top restaurants we visited during our travels. Our table favorite was the bison! Super tender, perfectly cooked, and pairs wonderfully with the curry corn purée. We wanted to licked the dish clean. The chirpy chicken came in second. We were a bit disappointed with the ginger beef since other reviews seem to rave about it. Ginger taste was definitely strong and the shishito peppers had a bitter taste. The other dishes were delicious but didn't blow my mind away. Overall, I would visit Brazen again when I'm in Banff again. Highly recommend if you are trying to find a solid restaurant in the area. read more

Stellar brunch right in the middle of town! We had a great view of the mountains and downtown Banff from our table. The shaft cocktail here was the best we tried around town, and so artsy! I enjoyed my breakfast thoroughly - the poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the ham to potato to bread ratio was perfect. I also enjoyed the Banff coffee roasters coffee! Our waitress was so kind and social, making for a delightful first morning in Banff :) read more

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Avocado toast was delicious. Two pieces of Sourdough toast with an avocado spread plus sliced fresh avocado with two poached eggs, a dollop of goat cheese, arugula, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, and pomegranate seeds on top. I would eat here again. Atmosphere is casual and pleasant. Music is playing through the speakers. Service was great. Staff is very pleasant. read more

Brazen - Restaurant sign and street view - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Brazen is an excellent restaurant with a nice vibe and flavorful, delicious, and beautifully presented servings. They have smaller and larger plates and the idea is to share them family style here and that was perfect for our party of 3. We learned during our trip that our nephew was coincidentally also vacationing and staying in Banff and though we had different touristy daytime itineraries we met up with him for both of our nice Banff dinners. In a popular tourist town like Banff, I would recommend making reservations for prime time at any of the nicer restaurants and that is what I did. Sophie was our server and Mitch was the host manager and they were both very friendly and attentive folks. Sophie hailed from England and you could tell from her nice accent. We ordered 3 smaller plates - mushroom caps, bison, and pork belly. We also ordered 2 larger plates - their sablefish and ginger beef, and a side of snap peas. All were tip top delicious and beautiful to boot. I also had a delectable Canmore Brewing Ten Peaks pale ale. The dining room was vibrant and deservedly packed and we had a wonderful dinner. Thank you! read more

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Brazen is centrally located in downtown Banff. We went for brunch, and were seated immediately. The service at was wonderful; our waiter was very kind, attentive, and provided thoughtful menu recommendations. Brazen offered a variety of menu options for brunch; my partner ordered advocacy toast and I ordered poached eggs with a tomato sauce and side of potatoes. The tomatoes sauce was a unique addition to the poached eggs, and I thought it was quite enjoyable. The inside had a moody, mid century modern vibe, with plenty of seating. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Brazen in Banff has become one of those spots my wife and I keep going back to, and for good reason. We've been there for breakfast, lunch, and supper on different occasions, and every single visit has been consistently solid. The service is always good--friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. You can tell the staff take pride in what they're doing. Seating is comfortable with a clean, modern setup that makes it easy to relax no matter what time of day you're there. And the food? Always delicious. Whether it's a morning meal, a mid-day stop, or a full dinner, everything we've ordered has come out well-prepared and full of flavour. They don't cut corners, and it shows. Overall, Brazen has earned its spot on our regular Banff stops. Great food, good service, and a dependable experience every time. Highly recommend. read more

We tried out Brazen for a late brunch after attending a wedding ceremony. I tried out the Grilled Cheese Benedict (as recommended by our server) and my husband had the burger. We really enjoyed both entrees. Service was friendly but slow for not being very busy. We are looking forward to trying Brazen out again for dinner! read more

One of the best food I had I Banff. We had the ginger beef, harissa chicken, coquette, bison. Staff was friendly and I had a laugh when the bill came with the label "The Damage" read more

Brazen - Hilarious that the bill comes in an envelope labelled "The Damage" - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This was the first place we came on after we parked in the public lot behind it. I liked the menu so we gave it a try and we loved it. The dining room was very cozy, the waiter was very friendly (I found most of the people in Canada to be friendly). We ordered breakfast - I had the Grilled Cheese Benedict and my partner had the fried chicken sandwich. The food was excellent, if i I go back to Banff, we will definitely go back to this place. read more

Brazen - Grilled cheese benedict. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Food was great!! Stuffed mushrooms were good, can't really tell there is prawns in them though. French onion mac and cheese was yummy and a fair portion size for sharing. Ginger beef was flavorful and had enough pieces for sharing for a party of 4. The baby back ribs were the best out of everything we ordered! So juicy and flavorful, and I've never had tzatziki sauce w ribs, but it paired very well! Ambiance was nice and modern/upscale; moderately busy when we came for Valentine's day dinner, luckily we were able to score a reservation by calling a few days prior. Service was quick and attentive, our server was also very nice and accommodating. read more

Went for happy hour. Menu for happy hour is limited and I wouldn't say the food options were preferred by our group. They are very unique which is awesome but not for everyone. We had a reservation but there was absolutely no one there when we got there! The waitress was so kind and attentive. read more

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We had 4 small plates to share. The highlights were the squid and bison kafta . The misses were the pork belly - too sweet. The beef tare tare was okay. The restaurant was trendy and the service was great. read more

Grilled cheese egg benedict w smoked salmon: 5/5! It might not be the typical egg benedict we usually had but the tomato basil jam went really well with the grilled cheese and poached egg. It's very flavorful. Combination w smoked salmon was another plus. The house potato going w the dish was very good. Crispy and rich. Turkish eggs: 3.5-4/5. The yogurt dill sauce is very refreshing. I haven't had this dish elsewhere so I don't know what's good is like. I would say it's quite palatable. Not a big fan of lamb sausage and I don't think it fits well w the lightness and refreshness of the turkish egg. Cream brulee: 4.5/5. The most creative cream brulee I have had. I actually am very happy whenever the chef is creative. Its concept is similar to an ashtray. There was crispy chocolate flake to eat w the cream brulee below. The caramel was not bitter at all. I minus one star only because the base was a bit sweet for my taste but overall, I enjoy all the bites. read more

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The kimchi meatballs here were quite large and saucy. The meatballs were moist and you could definitely detect the kimchi flavor. The accompanying bread was fresh and paired well with the meatballs. The ginger beef was visually stunning and very tender. It was slightly sweet and the shishito peppers were a nice addition to the dish. We also got a salad that was just okay. The grapes didn't really fit into the dish and we felt there was a missing element to make the salad really stand out. read more

Brazen - Kimchi Meatballs - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Hands down probably the best meal we had in the Banff area. Based on the menu and reviews I knew it would be good but Brazen hit it out of the park! I was in town celebrating my birthday dinner and wanted something fun yet sophisticated and this delivered! We ordered a bunch of tapas to share and never made it to mains, but im not upset about it! We had the pork belly, glazed and cooked to perfection, not the mention the carrot ginger puree it is on top of...SO GOOD! The stuffed mushrooms might have been the best I have ever had. Rich umami filling with a crunchy topping of wasabi peas. The tuna was cooked to perfection and paired with a wasabi foam. The potatoes are to die for. Crispy and topped with confit garlic and truffle butter! Sign me up! The lobster dip was our least favorite mostly because it wasn't a dip... it was hard to scoop and wasn't really bind together by anything. I think it was just because everything else was so stellar! The desserts were nothing what we expected and were so whimsical. The strawberry fields was light and airy and clearly made with fresh strawberries. The crème brûlée was so creamy and rich with the subtle taste of coffee flavor. The presentation was quite interesting in an astray with two chocolate dipped cigarettes. The drinks are also phenomenal! Im anything but a gin drinker and the Garden Tea Party is not only the prettiest drink it's delicious! The staff were absolutely lovely. They accommodated for a food allergy and were sure to inform of us anything with gluten so our friend could avoid it. Overall, would absolutely recommend as a must try for Banff eats! read more

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Pros: Great location in downtown Banff Service was fast and friendly Many wonderful menu options that are incredibly unique and so delicious Tons of cocktail choices - I enjoyed the Pina colada Beautiful interior ambiance The smoked striploin was the star of the show - cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The presentation was a nice touch too! Ramen eggs had a nice, unexpected flavor The lobster dip was a wonderful appetizer as well - a nice blend of creamy/crunchy Cons: Wish the snap peas were served warm instead of chilled Pro tip: When I reviewed the menu before visiting, I wasn't sure what to expect since the dishes seemed "outside the norm". I was presently surprised and loved the creativity of the flavors. Definitely worth a visit if you are in town! read more

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Wow!!! Most memorable meal I've had in a while. Mushrooms toast - so flavorful and creative. Chicken porridge pot pie- this dish changed my life, and I will be thinking about it on my deathbed. Ginger beef- the meat was tender, but the bourbon overpowered anything else on that plate. I wouldn't order that again. The puff pastry dessert is one of the best desserts I've had in a while. Just get it, you won't regret it. read more

Hospitality was among the best I've experienced in a long time. We arrived around 730am to catch an 830am bus. Liz greeted us right away at the door and proceeded to get us beverages promptly. Cole helped us with decisions that would be quickly executed for our quick needs. Chef Scott was following up with guests in the dining room (which is a rare site). As Chef stopped by we mentioned we were looking for Larch hikes and Liz promptly came to our table to help us with recommendations. Our food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was gorgeous. I would give y'all 10 if I could. Well done keep it up read more

Brazen - Avocado toast - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This place has a nice ambiance and decor and it's a good place to meet other friends and family for lunch or dinner. The servers are pleasant and can help you pick out the best dish for you. The food is a bit on the heavier side and tasty although a bit strong in my opinion. The price per person is higher and you should expect to pay more. The menu options are shorter than other restaurants. I left a copy of the more recent menu. I believe the menu changes throughout the year since I saw a different one posted on Yelp. I didn't even know a hotel was attached to the restaurant until walked around. The bathrooms are just outside the restaurant in the hotel area in the downstairs area. It is still good food to try out if you want something different. If you find this information interesting, please hit the thumb up below. Swipe left and right to see my other reviews and pictures. Hit the thumbs up if you like them. I post only a few pictures for each review so you don't waste time seeing too many pictures. read more

Brazen - Outside view - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Our first dinner in Banff was here and it was great! Highly recommend the espresso martinis and Ginger beef! read more

Brazen - Espresso martini - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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So many restaurants in Banff - Brazen delivers! We were lucky to score a table with a window overlooking the city streets which is delightful (and lucky) - request it! Service and food were impressive - I would definitely return. (Dinner with adult beverages ran $189 CD/$138 US). read more

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