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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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

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

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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Reservations, nice decorations, a little noisy, unique menu with old world fares, a mixed bag Ukrainian, Hungary, Japanese, Thai, who know what. Served local draft beers, sweet dessert, Wednesday date night menu, everything is really small and some are not in the menu- even the menu changed quite often. The truffled potatoes are quite good and tasty. The winter salad with ginger is a fusion spin. Even the ginger beef which is the most popular with flambé show at the table is overwhelmed with brandy and sweet teriyaki ginger sauce, but the meat is tender. The tiny brownie with miso is questionably interesting but end the night safely Our server is Cate, very attentive and quite friendly to chat to. Quick and attentive service. Small portion for the price but quality counts if you're into this fusion cooking. Recommended. read more

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Treated to ourselves at Brazen! Had special cocktails. (Our waiter, Mitch was very good at his job!). Next, appetizer- focaccia bread & Herb butter. And for our entree, husband & I split Ginger beef, (they light it on fire at your table!). Added a side of Parmesan potatoes! All was very tasty! This was our last night in Banff. Can't wait to come back- such a beautiful place with lots of friendly people & fun things to explore!! read more

Brazen - Ginger beef, Parmesan potatoes! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Amazing food for a great night out. I loved how accomodating the staff were. They had no issue making changes for my mom's allergies. The server made great suggestions and all of the food was amazing. read more

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Visited Brazen during pride week and loved their brunch and feature cocktail! Server was attentive, food was delicious and creative. Too bad we were only in the area for 2 days! Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Came here on a whim as a recommendation from a friend and Food and service were absolutely wonderful!! One of my favorite meals of the week!

Get the truffle potatoes for brunch, they're worth it lol. I also really liked the French toast that we got for the table! The parfait is actually made with coconut chia rather than yogurt, so it's a bit of a different taste, just a heads up! read more

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

From start to finish, a spectacular dinner that blew me away. I will FOR SURE come back and recommend this place to anyone. Service and attention to detail were great and I couldn't have asked for any more. Negroni: Get! For sure one of the best negronis I've ever had. Perfectly balanced with the right amounts of sweetness, effervescence, and bite. The added chili was such an interesting touch and gave it great personality Beef Tartare: Get! Just another perfect combination of the clean, fresh, and very tender meat mixed with the creamy and also fresh sauce. Add some great bite and acidity with the picked onions on top of a fluffy and savory potato skin and oh you have an amazing symphony of flavors playing out in your mouth that just make you want to close your eyes in order to savor the moment. Bison: Skip Although I enjoyed this dish, I think the main downfall was having this follow the spectacular beef tartare. The bison was cooked very well but it wasn't as composed of a dish with all the playful flavors and notes. Potatoes: YOU HAVE TO GET THIS! These are BY FAR the more crispy and fluffy potatoes I've EVER had. And I order potatoes at nicer restaurants A LOT. When you take your first bite it's like you're unlocking through the most delicately crisped skin and then enter the infinitely creamy and soft insides. It feels like you're just eating buttery air and it's unbelievable. Just a tad bit of sweetness and a tad bit of truffle and oh boy you've achieved nirvana and the meaning of life makes sense again Beet Salad: Get Another very composed dish. The clean juicy freshness of the beets with a good crunch and texture of the nuts, topped with the bright and acidic notes of the sauce will transport you back to better days Fried Halloumi: Skip Unfortunately, a perfect score would have been too perfect and this dish fell quite short from the caliber of the other ones. Very one dimensional in my opinion. Creme Brulee: Get Beware, this is mostly to share!...as it's quite large. So creamy and gooey and a fun way to end the night with this literal ashtray depicted dessert. Although, I'm more curious now as to how the pavlova would have tasted. Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Value: 9/10 read more

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My friends and I came here for a late dinner after hiking and Brazen definitely hit the spot. We were lucky enough to snag a table with a minimal wait but would recommend making a reservation for prime dinner time. Brazen is located on Banff Ave which is the main road for the town and the interior was very classy with amazing service. We started off with the duck croquette and lobster dip, both were raved about by our table. The aioli was curated to the perfect taste and the croquette was not too heavy. For my entree I got the ginger beef and they even flambe it table side (highly unexpected) to help the meat caramelize and the texture was amazing. I paired with a rum mule and their cocktail game was on point too. Overall would recommend for a fancier meal when you are in town! read more

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Are you looking for an all-around dining experience in downtown Banff? Look no further! Brazen Restaurant in downtown Banff is a MUST! Our waitress, Erin was absolutely lovely and Chef Wes Kruiswijk not only prepared delectable and savory meals, but presented them beautifully. He personally helped to deliver to our table. Wes was so kind as well. Thank you for an incredible experience! Bravo read more

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

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Been to several restaurants in Banff and most are really good, but this place blew me & my family away. The service is awesome, the atmosphere is quaint and what you would expect in a nice steakhouse, nice background music (not loud at all). But the biggest star here is the food, I mean absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this place and suggest reservations. read more

The chicken pot pie was amazing. The crust in particular was unusual, I believe a puff pastry with herbs on top. Super good. We also indulged in the fries which were perfectly crisp. Lastly we had the Truffle and Honey potatoes, Wow what a combo!!! The Honey acted a bit as a carmelization...sooo good! read more

Brazen - French fries and Truffle Honey Potatoes - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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I absolutely loved the ambiance and vibe at Brazen. The service was great and quick. The highlight of my meal was the ginger beef--definitely a must-try! read more

This was hands down the best venue for libations I've been to this past year, including in Los Angeles. Located right at the heart of Downtown Banff, the joint boasts classy jazz vibes and an elegant ambiance. The cocktails here absolutely killed it. I ordered the Lavender Sour, a cocktail with an aromatic airy texture. It had unique flavors of lavender, plum and butterfly pea that I haven't experienced anywhere else. I highly recommend it here if you are in town looking for drinks. And I say this after going to 3 other Banff breweries and restaurants that serve alcohol. read more

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

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The food and service was incredible! The potatoes were cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and perfectly seasoned. The steak sandwich was SO good. The avocado toast was really good too and the place had great portions. The ambiance was really nice, clean and elevated. We all really enjoyed all of our food and would absolutely dine here again. Our waitress was so sweet, we forgot her name but she had blonde hair and pigtails! Thanks for an amazing meal and experience. read more

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amazing experience and great location. wasn't too hard to find and the food was splendid. i booked on open table tho and there was an option to book for a birthday but that wasn't acknowledged which made my aunt kinda sad. otherwise it was great the restaurant is beautiful. read more

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This was by far our favorite restaurant in Banff, we went two separate times during our four-day trip. Once for dinner service and the other during happy hour. They have a great happy hour! Their cocktails and food are very creative and delicious. Highly recommend getting the pork belly, ginger, beef, and beef tartar! Service was excellent. Don't miss happy hour here! read more

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

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Only got the dessert and drinks by the bar. We got the crème brûlée which mimicked the ash tray and white chocolate cigarettes, I appreciate the fun presentation. The crème had hit of coffee flavor which was different from the "normal" crème brûlée. I wanted to try the Caesar cocktail drink before we left Canada. A Caesar (also known as a Bloody Caesar) is a cocktail created and consumed primarily in Canada. It typically contains vodka, tomato juice and clam broth (Clamato), hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and is served with ice in a large, celery salt-rimmed glass, typically garnished with a stalk of celery and wedge of lime. What distinguishes it from a Bloody Mary is the inclusion of clam broth. I liked the substitute of pickled asparagus in my drink. I think the clam broth gives more depth to the drink and I much prefer the Caesar drink compared to the Bloody Mary. Our server was friendly and attentive. The ambience was lively and busy for dinner. read more

Brazen - Crème brûlée Caesar drink - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Pricey for breakfast but it was superb food Our waitress was very attentive and sweet from Australia the views out the window were of the street so we watched the goings on We ate relaxed and not rushed read more

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We were visiting Banff for our 33rd anniversary. We've had some not so great experiences with our menu choices over the years, including this trip (Fairmont Hot Springs). After reading several reviews at different restaurants, we decided to give Brazen a chance. We were very satisfied with the food and service! read more

The food was the best I've had in my whole life! The pork belly was so light and perfectly fried. The ambiance was very nice. You could see the mountains outside of the window. And service was friendly. read more

Came in for lunch. Beer selection was fine. Food was good. Had the steak and potatoes. The steak was cooked medium rare, it wasn't perfect but good enough. Potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Seasoned correctly. The service was excellent and attentive. read more

Brazen - Steak and Potatoes. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The service was superb. But we were disappointed with the food. We both had Congee Chicken Pot Pie. The puff pastry was huge and impressive. The filling was a soup with about 1 Tablespoon of chicken. Not a great flavor. So disappointing. read more

Our server was so kind. I think his name was Yuv? He explained everything and gave great recommendations. The fried harissa chicken was a stand out. Perfectly fried. Not too spicy but had the Thai chilis on the side. The pork belly was amazing. The potatoes had a honey butter and were much sweeter than I expected but still tasty. We took home leftovers after ordering a large plate, small plate and enhancement for 2 people. It was nicely decorated and had a relaxed more upscale nicer vibe for the area but lots of guests were dressed down. read more

Food was phenomenal. Everything we ordered was delicious. The salted cod was perfectly crispy and flavorful. The chimmichuri lamb chops were perfectly cooked. The Ginger beef was delicious/flavorful and I loved the flambé. Service was amazing. Issak was our waiter and he was super attentive, very helpful with any questions we had about the dishes, very courteous, and made our dinner at Brazen even better. Would highly recommend this restaurant and I would definitely come again to try more dishes read more

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Brazen was a delightful surprise during my recent trip to Banff. I did not expect to be so taken by a hotel restaurant, but Brazen brought the WOW factor while still keeping in line with the rustic, Canadian Rockies feel of Banff Ave. The cocktails are super fun and imaginative. I had the tea party cocktail that comes to the table with blue cotton candy in a glass. Then the liquids are poured over to dissolve the candy. It sounds like a sweet cocktail, but thank goodness it wasn't too sweet -- it was delicious. We tried a lot of great dishes, but my favorites were the Ginger Beef (smoked tableside), Mushroom Ravioli, and the Green Tea Mussels. Dessert is also a fun play and unexpected. Think creme brulee that looks like an ash tray, and deconstructed cheesecake. We came back for breakfast the next morning and had more enjoyable food! If you're visiting Banff, I found that the servers were very knowledgeable about the town's history and very helpful with recommendations for things to do in the area. Brazen is located in the Mount Royal Hotel right in the heart of downtown Banff. It's not often that I am impressed by a hotel restaurant, but Brazen is definitely worth a visit if you are in Banff! read more

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Great place to grab a nice dinner in banff. The ambiance is perfect for date night. Service was a little slow but the staff was exceptional. The ginger beef was delicious and loved that they light it up at the table. The bison skewers were excellent. Drinks were great too. I knocked off a star because the chicken was dry in the dish we ordered. read more

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I was in Banff for a bachelor party and chose this place for the group. Made reservations via OpenTable after consulting yelp cause the pictures looked good. After a long day of hiking and climbing, we came at our reservation time and it turns out we probably didn't need to make a reservation as there was basically no one in the restaurant at 6:30pm on a friday. It probably was a bad omen. Unfortunately at least half the party didnt like the restaurant choice. The chef was a little too adventurous with the taste of the food. My bad. Bone marrow 4/5 good amount but no salt? or not salty enough. Needed more bread. Boba in a beer? I didnt order this but it was at least interesting to look at. Lemon cocktail? I didnt order this but it was also interesting to look at. Smoked beef tartare 3.5/5 I thought this was an interesting taste and not something that is traditional for beef tartare. Truffle potatoes 4/5 seemed to be crowd favorite as the only side dish that met expectations; i thought it was ok Coffee rub ribeye with a chocolate sauce 3.5/5 I thought it was ok, others really hated it. It was unusual so i'd give it a pass. Brie mac and cheese 3/5 definitely unimpressive side Surf and turf 2/5 where the surf is just a few green tobiko eggs and the turf is pork chop that was dry. This was highly disappointing. Ginger beef 3/5 we got 4 dishes of these with varying degrees of brandy on fire. The 1st had too much brandy leftover so the dish tasted too strong of alcohol (2/5). The next 2 had less brandy and were better (3/5). The last we asked to have no brandy added and i was told it tasted the best (4/5). Oh well. That was an expensive meal but luckily the US dollar is so strong. Coming from San Francisco area in California where food competition is high, maybe our expectations were too high for the price of the food. My friends were ragging on me calling me a fake Yelp Elite lol. When we left, there was still barely anyone in the restaurant. I probably wouldn't come back even if I came back to Banff at some point in the future. The good thing for this restaurant is that almost all Banff restaurants we went to were disappointing. The difference is that they were cheaper at least. read more

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

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The food and drinks were both great. I had the steak and eggs. Just filling enough and in a great overall location.

I went to dinner here for a friends birthday. Everything is set family style and they are small dishes that you can share among the entire table. However,we all ordered a main course just for ourselves, and we shared a bunch of small plates. The service is incredible. Our server was so attentive and very charismatic, and he had beautiful hazel eyes. You can have a dinner with a view of the beautiful town of Banff. We ordered a few of their specials and also some of their daily selections. I think my favorite dish of the entire night was the steak tartare appetizer. The beef and ginger, popular dish that everybody raves about, was not a favorite of mine. Depends if you enjoy the boozy taste in your food, I personally do not. However, if that's your thing, then maybe you will like this dish because they prepare the sauce table side with a shot of alcohol and they burn it off with fire, which is pretty spectacular to watch, but the taste for me did not hit the mark. Also, those pepperoncini I thought they were mild, but they have some kick to them! My mouth was crying! Another reason why the dish was not a favorite of mine and I wish I had seen this on other reviews. To Whoever is reading this... you're welcome. read more

Brazen - Friends having diner. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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As a gluten free girly, this place hit the spot! The staff was friendly, the vibe was relaxed and felt upscale. We tried a few of small happy hour dishes, the steak and the fried chicken Caesar salad. I'd love to eat here again! read more

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The food was good. It was last minute and happy to have found this place. I would love to come back and visit when I'm in banff again read more

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Nice casual place to grab a bite. It is right a long the main road in downtown Banff. Came here two days in a row on my vacation, mostly because of the French toast. One of the best i've ever had. Prices are very fair and service was top notch during both visits! read more

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

Such a mixed bag at Brazen. No complaints about our main dishes or sides: ginger beef, crispy chicken, bison skewers and fried artichokes were all very tasty. Our drinks, however, were both VERY light on the booze and cloyingly sweet, each with a weird undertone of something just not quite right. No matter - we pressed on and decided to order dessert...and that was our final mistake. Who could mess up pavlova? HOW could they mess up pavlova? It was beautiful when it arrived - an absolute sculptural presence that seemed to encapsulate mountain vistas...a triumph of form. But the taste - oh my god, it was absolutely dreadful. It was supposed to be a blueberry pavlova but it was black throughout and sort of charred tasting. Not at all sweet...just this flavorless, black dessert we couldn't bring ourselves to eat. When the waitress asked us what we thought, we had to ask what was in it. She said blueberries and we said, nope, that's not it. She looked a little sheepish and said, ok, it's charcoal that gives it that color and flavor. CHARCOAL??? Blech! We're in the worst fire season Canada has had in years and you are intentionally putting charcoal on a plate, much less a dessert plate, and attempting to pass it off as something one wants to savor? No thank you. It was horrendous. What a poor ending to an otherwise decent meal, with the bookend of meh drinks at the start. Sadly, good food was just not enough to make this a hit for us. Have wine instead of cocktails and for all that is holy, avoid the dessert and get ice cream down the block instead. read more

We can here on Wednesday for their date night menu offering. Great deal to share and try different meals at an economical price. read more

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I fell in love with the veggies here, and I think the chef is a wonderful creative genius, but the service, too, is extraordinary. Our server explained everything, was kind and patient when we couldn't make up our minds as to what we wanted, and overall made my mother and I incredibly comfortable. What we had-- tapas-style small bites: (1) mouthwateringly crisp, sweet snap peas with acid and contrastingly spicy wasabi peas, with cashew mousse to give it all contrast (2) Fried artichoke hearts -- light, fluffy, AND flavorful with dill pickle, smoked tofu, and cashew mousse. Whoever would have thought of that? (3) Mushroom caps-- so much umami. There was what I think was goat cheese, shrimp, miso and more wasabi peas. (4) Lobster "dip" -- a tartine of lobster, basically, with crispy wontons to add crunch. This place is amazing. What are you waiting for? Go! read more