Our first dinner of the trip was at Brazen. They're located inside the Mount Royal Hotel. We dropped in on a Saturday evening with 7:00pm reservations. Our server was excellent and accommodating with all of our tables dietary restrictions. The menu is a one pager; appetizers, snacks, small plates, vegetables, large plates and desserts. Our group of 7 shared everything family style. There's a daily happy hour (5:00pm to 6:00pm) and Wednesday date night ($69.00 for a three-course dinner). - Smokin' warden ($16.00) - Brussels ($14.00) - brussel sprouts were excellent. Tasty sticky Saskatoon orange glaze. - 2x Smoked sticky ribs ($18.00) - okay but a tiny portion. 5 pieces of ribs. - 2x Chicken pops ($16.00) - essentially chicken meatballs. Not the best texture, slightly dry. Best part was the roasted red and hot peppers underneath. - Smoked beef tartare ($21.00) - tartare was good. Touch of smokiness and came with a side of sweet potato style chips. - Pork belly ($15.00) - good. Not too fatty. - Green tea mussels ($30.00) - came with two pieces of gluten free bread. The broth was interesting; detected the slightest hint of matcha. - Salt cod ($16.00) - cod cakes were delicious and the gaufrettes added a nice light crunch. - Truffle parmesan potatoes ($10.00) - standard fare. - Braised cabbage ($27.00) - the pickled onions were excellent. Cabbage had a touch of acidity. - 2x Lamb chops ($25.00) - decent but nothing memorable. - 2x 14oz New York ($50.00) - the chocolate jus did not pair well with the striploin. The regular jus was much better. Steak was cooked to our requested medium rare. - Crème brûlée ($13.00) - 2x Cheesecake ($13.00) - a deconstructed carrot cake. Bizarre, unbalanced and heavy. Brazen seems more for fancy cocktails and a couple selective dishes over a full blown meal. read more

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Booked this place through open table reservation. Basically saw the French onion Mac and cheese, and had to come try it. The top layer was crunch and delicious, but under that was not good. Not much flavor and hardly any cheese. I was a little disappointed! But the side of truffle potatoes was amazing!! The check came in a cute little "the damage" envelope. Such an adorable touch!! Our service was great and gave some fun recommendations for while we were in town. read more

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My wife & I stopped in to Brazen for brunch. We got the turkish eggs and the avocado toast to share. The food was excellent, and service was fine - conveniently located as well. read more

Late lunch that crossed into happy hour. Burger smash had to have come off a well seasoned grill, flavor preparation and fries exceptional. Service friendly, attentive and expedient. read more

FANTASTIC FOOD!!!!!! My family and I were in Banff around 10 am and we were just shopping then we got hungry so I went on yelp to see places to have steak. We found Brazen and just walked in. Ordered 4 plates and the best were the steak and potatoes and the croque madam and they were FANTASTIC. The steak was delicious and the potatoes were well made. 12/10 would recommend!!! read more

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

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Whether you're coming off the mountains or spending the day in town, Brazen is a great option for dinner. Its location is convenient, with plenty of parking. We enjoyed every bit of our meal. The server was very welcoming. The food was great if you like New American (or "New Canadian," in this case), and the drinks were fantastic. Definitely grab a window table if you can - we got to people watch as it was snowing. Unforgettable experience. read more

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

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Friendly bartenders and a fun cocktail menu (which has become our baseline of judging new restaurants; if there's something smoked, farm-to-bar, and/or infused, we're in!). The menu is unique and the food is delicious! We went for the Duck Croquettes at night (not to be missed if you're a mushroom fan) and back for the Grilled Cheese Benedict and Croque Madame the next morning. "Top 3" dining experience in AB for us! read more

Brazen - Grilled Cheese Benedict (eggs scrambled on the side) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This restaurant was absolutely incredible. The vibe is cozy and comfy without being pretentious, and the food was out of this world. Great flavors, extremely unique and creative offerings, truly a foodie's dream with such well done items. Matcha mussels and the Ginger Beef were exceptional! Unfortunately all 5 dishes (other than dessert) we ordered came out at the same time, so we couldn't eat everything while it was hot from the kitchen. However, out server was attentive in meeting our needs throughout the meal. read more

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Perfect food. The best food we have ever had in Banff. Chicken is amazingly good even in Bay Area. Ginger beef and mushroom are tasty . Smoky beef tarter is average . The strawberry field in my opinion is just so so. You can try another dessert. I love it Service is good. read more

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Overall a pleasant dining experience. Beautiful decor, wonderful attentive server, an interesting menu, tasty food. The canadian sourced wine selection was interesting - the Cabernet was so-so. We accidentally over-ordered (we weren't sure with the small plates how many would feed two). We tried the tartare as an appetizer, and then shared the pork belly, truffle potatoes, Brussels sprouts (very tasty) and mushroom gnocchi (the highlight). We could have easily shared 3-4 dishes total and been satisfied. It was a little pricy in my opinion - but to be expected in a tourist destination. I have no distinct complaints, but I wouldn't necessarily say this is a *must* on your visit. A great dining option in an area flush with great food. read more

Brazen - Beef tartare (comes with potato skins) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Saw the amazing reviews so decided to come here to have a nice, romantic dinner with my husband, however we sadly had the complete opposite. The drinks and food were not good whatsoever. For our appetizers we tried the deviled eggs, which had little taste to them and one of the small plates - the sticky short ribs. The ribs came out cold like the rest of our food did. For our main dishes, we got two of the large plates - Matcha green tea muscles and the ginger beef. Both of these dishes came out cold as well, we honestly should have sent them back. **The only reason why I am giving two stars is because my husband said he liked the taste of the muscles. Other than that I should be giving one star. **At the beginning, we told our waitress I was pregnant because I got a mock-tail - coconut lime one that had a ton of lime in it. What frustrated us especially me so much, was when she brought out the ginger beef she then told us she had to pour fired Brandi on top of it as the topping and she hoped that was okay with us since I was pregnant. Why wasn't this brought up before ordering the dish? Another mistake and I wish we had turned the dish back!! It was awful. The beef was not crispy and cold, and the peppers that came with it were bland. I could've made better and crispier frozen Trader Joe's beef at home. Our bill was over $100 and absolutely not worth it. Really should have talked to a manager at the end because this was an awful experience. I promise you there's better places nearby and worth your money! read more

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Very nice ambiance, creative dishes, fantastic service and most important very unique flavors Highly recommend the ginger beef and mushroom caps read more

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

We had a really nice brunch at Brazen. I had the salmon brie toast and my fiancé had the chicken club- both were good but the true highlight of our meals was the potatoes! Some of the best and most interesting breakfast potatoes I've ever had. I also had a latte and a mimosa which were very good. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. My one suggestion for the restaurant would be to add more to the menu such as different coffee options that are available and potentially side orders as well. When my fiancé ordered his sandwich, the waitress offered 3 different side options, one of which I think was a soup. If I had seen soup on the menu I would've ordered a side of soup. I would also highly recommend ordering a side of brunch potatoes if your meal doesn't come with them. read more

The food and the service was really good. I had a breakfast plate and it was delicious. If in Banff, I will dine here again.

Made a reservation here a few months in advance, for a belated Valentine's Day dinner to occur during our ski trip. Problem was, we got seated in the back in this sort of auxiliary seating area, which felt exactly like that. No windows, bright lighting, sparse decor, staff bustling about everywhere. Really killed the mood. Food was pretty good, though a little gimmicky. Service was the best we had in Banff. Just wish we'd gotten to experience some decent ambience. If you get a table in the right part of the restaurant, I'm sure it's great. read more

By far the best dinner we enjoyed in Banff. This place is superb and I can't believe it hasn't already exploded in popularity. As soon as folks find out about this spot, it's going to be booked weeks out. This classy-yet-casual tapas bar has some incredible flavor choices and an enviable cocktail list, all of which is delivered with a certain amount of elegance and theater that I love to see tableside: Smoked beef tartare delivered beneath a cloche, so that pine smoke mists about the table as it's unveiled? Check. Cocktails served from a gorgeous teapot, poured fresh over cotton candy into a delicate coupe glass? Check. Crème Brûlée delivered in a crystal ash tray, with white chocolate "cigarettes" and cocoa "ash" for panache? But don't be mistaken - this place isn't all smoke and mirrors. The flavors DELIVER, and the varied menu basically guarantees that there's something for everyone. I would highly recommend this for a birthday or anniversary dinner, or just a "treat yourself" night out. Pick some tasty plates, pick a bottle from their wine list, and enjoy the view from the expansive front windows. Brazen is a pure gem. 5/5 stars - unbelievably well-deserved. read more

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Brazen is located in the Mount Royal Hotel in the heart of downtown Banff. We made a reservation the day of for 8:30pm, but the host looked surprised for a moment when we checked in - we were seated by the window with a great view of the Main Street. We ordered the fried artichokes, pork belly, ginger beef, mushrooms, and tuna, which was a bit too much for 2 people. The ginger beef came with sizzling brandy that they light at the table - it was cool to watch but admittedly the beef was well done. The fried artichokes come with a bit of hummus on the side, which was great. The pork belly was very sweet and not too fatty. The mushrooms and tuna were skippable in my opinion. Our waiter was attentive and the ambience is great. Overall, the service was good. read more

Brazen - Pork belly, mushrooms, tuna - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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This place is amazing food. So many great dishes that it was perfect to share! Would not do it any other way. Food was incredibly and the service staff very friendly. Asked to meet the chef because food was so good and he actually let us take a picture with him. 5 star for sure Ambiance is super friendly, staff really make the place. read more

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The food was very good. It was well decorated, and the waiters were extremely nice. The menu selection was also very innovative

The food was excellent. I recommend the lightly battered fried artichoke. The table side flamed ginger beef was excellent and a bit sweet. The service was also excellent. Our waitress was attentive to our needs. Nice relaxing place to enjoy dinner with cozy seating. We enjoyed some of the fresh air through the open windows which overlook the downtown area with majestic mountains in the distance. read more

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

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In my over 15 years in the hospitality industry, I have never met a more unwelcoming staff member than the manager of this restaurant. As guests of the hotel, we tried to sit upstairs to hold a brief Zoom call and since the restaurant manager parked his laptop in the only corner with an electrical outlet we attempted to move a small table to use the only remaining outlet. In the middle of our call the manager came over, scolded us for moving the table, and proceeded to walk back over to his table where he finished his steak, beer, and vape as we packed up. I would HIGHLY recommend looking elsewhere (anywhere) in Banff to eat. As you walk in, you'll see the restaurant is nearly empty and you'll soon see why. To the owners, as someone that manages costs for hospitality outlets, I'd recommend you do a deep dive in your employee meals expense and Cost-of-Goods-Sold with your staff eating steaks and drinking beer while on the clock. I look forward to when the ownership changes their management here. read more

Top notch. Cool, calm, and just a modern adult vibe. With just two of us traveling, with no children, this was great. Our server was amazing. It was his last day after working there for four year. So kind. Our drinking experience was fun. And I should say so was our dinning. The brazen beef finished side table was awesome! read more

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Excellent unique food and cocktails. The dishes used fresh ingredients you could easily find just reimagines them in fresh ways. I get #beetabeef now. Our server (Rylee) paced dinner perfectly. He also had mad recs on things to do etc. A pleasure truly. read more

This was my favorite meal in Banff! We had the truffle potatoes, cauliflower, ginger beef and pork belly. Everything was delicious! Drinks were amazing too. I'll be thinking about this meal for a long time. read more

completely in love with the vibe and food! Services is great, can't believe small plate and dishes are so tasty here in Canada! Great dining memory with you guys! read more

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

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One of our favorite places in Banff. Absolutely delicious! Awesome service and great location. Highly recommend!

To be blunt, I was obsessed with our meal here. We're from the states, but spent a week in Banff, and it took most all of my willpower not to pop into this place and order the truffle potatoes over and over and over again. This place works best as a place where you should taste (and share) several dishes -- we were very pleasantly surprised by most everything as we were nestled in a booth on a not-so-busy weekday. I believe the menu changes semi-frequently, but we had meatballs, which were tender (and large), and delicious, a great lil' salad, pork belly, 1-2 veggie dishes, and some of the best potatoes I had in my life. They were seasoned with just enough truffle oil, and they had those seared, crispy bits which were absolutely divine. I wanted to run into the kitchen to ask how they do it so I can try it at home. We were in Banff for a week and ate everywhere -- this was the best place we ate during our entire trip. Please send me the potatoes recipe! read more

They took good care of me at the bar as a solo diner. The food was delicious and I had one of the top 5 cocktails of my life here. If they gave the piña colada margarita, get it read more

Brazen - Garden Tea Party: Adventure Gin, Peach Liqueur, Ginger Kombucha, Butterfly Pea, Lemon - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Good: service was excellent. Coffee was also good. Food - good with a caveat: share! We had the grilled cheese egg Benedict and it was rich and too much! Bread was too thick (thinner slices would we way better) and the remoulade was overpowering (ask for it on the side). Menu is very limited for breakfast and everything was rich. read more

The ambiance there was great! And the staff was pretty friendly, the food was not impressive, and of the four cocktails we had only one was BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF GOOD! read more

While in Banff my husband and I went to Brazen for dinner. Everything was amazing! Everything from the appetizers to the desert were so good! But to top it off our waiter was probably the best waiter we have ever had. Superior dinner all the way around. The ambiance was relaxed and comfortable. After Brazen we went to several other restaurants during our week stay in Canada and non of them could compare to the entire experience at Brazen. read more

The Mount Royale burger and the avocado toast were to die for. We appreciated how everything was served with wonderful roasted potatoes rather than fries (and the special truffled potatoes were totally worth the surcharge). Service was good in an understated way - courteous and efficient without all the unnecessary chatter. read more

Honestly not sure why this place is rated so high. We had brunch here and the salad + duck was entirely underwhelming. Portions weren't filling and weren't particularly tasty. I guess they were fresher than what you might find in other restaurants on the street but not enough to fill close to full. Service was slow and things were brought out in weird order, with food coming out first and beverages following after. A personal pet peeve is having to ask for water multiple times and this was the case with this place. I wouldn't say avoid, as the atmosphere was relaxing and the AC worked well, so it was nice to cool off on a warm day. But this place is closer to 3.5-4 stars in my opinion. read more

Everything I had was amazing! The Benny was on points, drinks were delicious. Would definitely go back!

Food was so delicious. It's a tap style restaurant so any sides you have to pay extra. It's a bit expensive but the quality and taste of the food is worth it. Our server was also really nice too. Overall it was a great experience. You get a good view of the town/ mountains and inside is more upscale than other places in the downtown. read more

What an absolute delight for Banff to have this lovely spot enter the dining scene. The restaurant is chic and cozy all at the same time. Our server was outstanding and gave us time to mull over the menu. It was a couple minutes before 6 and he graciously shared the happy hour drinks so we could grab one, which was appreciated. Their house wine at happy hour is $6. The red Pursuit was a very nice red blend. Food was spectacular and well plated. Each dish had one thing that really stood out and made it special. My favourite was the Mushroom Gnocchi. The sauce reminded me of my Baba's homemade mushroom soup and I literally closed my eyes at the first bite. I cannot wait for our next visit here when we visit in the future. This is a bright gem in Banff Ave. read more

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Food was amazing - we went for brunch twice on our trip! The French toast was incredible with a miso caramel sauce that surprisingly worked deliciously! Only complaint was service was slow but we're all on vacation so it's not a huge deal. I wish I could go back and try the dinner menu! ( you can only order brunch during the day) read more

Brazen - French toast - to die for caramel sauce! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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The absolute best meal I've ever had. The salad was fresh and delicious. The tartare was out of this world. Even just the focaccia bread- I will dream about it. Great service and staff too. We went touring about the next day and I asked a local what we should make sure to do, see or eat while we were here and his first response was "Brazen". Spot on. read more

My husband and I came in for brunch and had a nice meal. He got a grilled cheese benedict. I got a Korean fried chicken sandwich. Both came with a side of breakfast potatoes. So I got the regular potatoes and he got the upgraded ones and it is better to do the upgrade for sure. The regular ones were okay. The fried chicken sandwich was good but nothing terribly special. I definitely enjoyed it. read more

Tried Brazen for lunch. My wife got a clunky, unappetizing "French toast" that she couldn't eat. I got a steak sandwich that was over cooked and tough. I sent it back. They returned with a virtually identical inedible...I passed on it second time. I made simple requests for Dijon and horseradish and they brought ketchup. Are you kidding me? read more