Jeff S.

Ended up going here twice during our stay as it was right across from our hotel/condo. Top quality craft drinks and good beer. The food was outstanding. The garlic bread was something special. Loved the endive salad, and the pasta dishes are delish. Service was top notch and the vibe was super nice upscale. Definitely recommend this place.

Dale B.

This bar/restaurant came highly recommended during our stay in Canmore so we checked it out an hour before closure on a Wednesday night. We were afraid we may not get in so late, but when we walked through the front door the place was packed! The restaurant has a modern look with nice spaced tables, unique sections and large glass window walls on 3 sides. We waited about 15mins to be seated. Their menu is perfect sized...about 5-7 selections per section: snacks, small plates, large plates, pizzas and pasta. We started with their bread and butter - the smoked tallow and charred onion butter was amazing. I ordered the shrimp and crab pasta which came on linguini and had chili oil and butter. It was good, but the highlight of the night came in the dessert - banana pie. I was skeptical at first but it was the best pie I've ever had! We had excellent service all night. We had 2 servers taking care of us and both were attentive and excellent. Our bar drinks came within a minute or two of ordering each time. I highly recommend this place to anyone stopping in Canmore!

Matt M.

This restaurant is amazing! The kitchen seemed well organized and there is clearly a head chef who cares about the quality of the food. It's clear that they're using all fresh ingredients, the kitchen is cleaned daily and all storage bins you can see in the kitchen are clearly labeled (which shows they take food safety seriously). My wife and I came here several times during our vacation and tried many dishes. We were so excited there was such a good restaurant within walking distance of our vacation rental. This restaurant also is open later than most in the Canmore area which was needed after our long days exploring the national parks. The bit of feedback I'd have is in regard to the noise level inside the dining room was a little loud, but didn't make conversations at the table hard. Eggplant fries- 9/10, these were well seasoned and delicious! They came with a tasty dipping sauce. Smashed potatoes- 10/10. These were cooked very well and had an amazing aioli! Cucumber salad- 10/10, the cucumber and tahini flavor makes it a fresh tasting dish for the summer, but the toasted almond and chili elevates it to the next level. This is a very well made dish. Beet salad- 8/10, light, healthy and tasty. Could use a little more salt, but otherwise is very delicious! Fries- 9/10 Hand cut fries, clearly not frozen. They seem to be correctly fried with a fluffy interior and a crispy outside. Salt on them was right on and the aioli for dipping was good (though for the price they could have given a bit more). Trout- 6/10. The trout was cooked perfectly but the mashed potatoes had way too much butter and the butter was overpowering. The spinach was also too salty. Halibut- 9/10, this dish was excellent! The flavors came together in the perfect way. The brioche pieces to dip in the broth were such a nice addition! This is a perfect example of a very well balanced dish! Only critique here is the halibut was a little overcooked. Beef strip steak- 10/10 The smoky flavor they get on this in a restaurant is amazing, it tastes like it was cooked outside over charcoal. In addition, the has-brown side potatoes that come with this are so delicious, please give us more than two! :) The only critique I would have for his would be to let the steak rest longer before slicing as a bunch of juice had run down my plate (which usually means even more stayed on the cutting board). Ricotta dumplings- 8/10 These are a pretty unique dish and the best way I can describe them is that they're raviolis with no pasta. The flavor on this dish is almost entirely from the sauce, which makes me think this dish could benefit from having something else in it with the dumplings (maybe meatballs and dumplings instead of just dumplings?) Wagyu beef carpaccio- 10/10 The mushroom broth that these are sitting in so perfectly complements the flavor of the beef that the first bite is almost hard to believe. The beef is full of flavor and the broth really helps bring that out. Banana pie- 7/10 The overall flavor on the pie is really good, but it's surprisingly missing a stronger banana flavor. The crust on it is a bit too thick, which makes cutting it with the side of a fork for a bite almost impossible. The toasted marshmallow on top is delicious and overall it's a good dessert. Chocolate pot de creme- 10/10, The flavor almost reminds me of a fudge brownie, but with the texture of almost a pie. The crumbled chocolate on top was really good, but the star is that chocolate underneath. If you love chocolate or brownies especially, then you'll love this. My wife does not like cherry but even she enjoyed eating all the chocolatey/non-cherry parts of this dessert. Chicken sausage pizza - 8/10, The toppings were good and the cheese level was correct, but the pizza itself was a little undercooked. The crust had some good char on it (which is nice to see), but there was no toasting of the dough under the pizza.

Nina H.

I was trying to find a place to eat for dinner that was within walking distance from my Airbnb and Bridgette bar was the closest place I could find. If you're wondering what the vibe is like based off pictures, I can validate that the bar/restaurant atmosphere leans upscale. I came for the food and drink and after one glance at the menu, the prospects were promising. Arriving as a walk-in, I ended up sitting at the bar and ordered 2 appetizers. I had their Elk Carpaccio and Roasted Brussel sprouts. Both were delicious however between the two, the Elk was my favorite. Their cocktail menu was pretty good too. I ended up getting the Alpenglow Sour and it was refreshingly delicious! The service was good. Food and drink were paced just right and it didn't feel rushed. I didn't see a parking lot however there's plenty of parking along the side streets. Bridgette Bar is a solid choice if you're looking for a good meal/drink in a chill environment.

Jonathan M.

The garlic bread here is better than you'll ever have anywhere on planet earth!! that's for later just in case We loved Bridgette Bar! The sausage pasta was incredible, the ricotta dumplings were a standout, and the pizza was delicious. But that cheesy bread... AMAZING. Everything we ordered was so good, and it was easily one of our favorite meals in Canmore. Highly recommend!

Vicky O.

We got grilled octopus salad, eggplant fries, ricotta dumplings, rigatoni, and a banana pie. The octopus salad was pretty good and I liked how the flavors balanced each other. Eggplant fries were crispy and good. The ricotta dumplings were a little disappointing and each bite was very dense, which was not my favorite. I did like the rigatoni though and the truffle flavor was very strong in a good way. Banana pie was very sweet. The only thing I truly did not like was the espresso. It was very sour. Server was great and ambience was too.

Camille C.

What a find. We loved Bridgette so much we went back frequently during our week vacation. The service was excellent and the food was phenomenal.

Audrey L.

This place is great! Great vibe and ambience, indoor and outdoor seating! The staff was all super professional and kind and gave great suggestions. The ricotta dumplings are awesome and the vodka sauce is great. All the veggies looked great. Would recommend the eggplant fries too. Takes Apple Pay

Dana W.

Awesome spot for happy hour half off drinks and pizzas (2-5pm every day). Upscale casual with gorgeous Mountain Views- offering both indoor and patio seating. Not impossible to walk in but would make a reservation if you're not willing to go someplace else if they're busy. Enjoyed the smashed potatoes, snap peas, and fennel salami pizza. All delicious and very kind wait staff.

Amrita P.

Great drinks, food and service! Great options for the kids as well as for the adults who wanted to go with fewer carbs. Food and drinks well delicious and the recommendations from the server were amazing.

Jennifer M.

Such a fun night! Eva & Olivia were fantastic and fun! Food was excellent and so fun to share. This added another great experience to our vacation in Canmore& Banff!

Priyanka S.

We came to Bridgette bar in Canmore after a long day of hiking when the weather was incredibly cold out. Bridgette bar was warm and cozy on the inside feeling like a dimly lit log cabin. The ambiance was romantic and comforting and all of the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. I mentioned that I had a sesame allergy and they helped me to pick out dishes that have no sesame and even took extra time to point out lactose friendly entrees. The dishes we decided to order and share were the crab toast, the maple bbq rainbow trout and the banana pie (which I took lactaid for). My goodness, just when I thought one dish was great each one blew me away with how delicious they were! Out of the three however my absolute favorite was the maple bbq rainbow trout. The fish was so incredibly buttery soft I could barely pick it up with my fork, and just the slightest tap made it crumble. It was atop this creamy mashed potato with a maple gravy and greens which melt in my mouth. I cannot recommend Bridgette bar more highly! It was one of the best highlights of my trip to Banff, Canada!

Winnie L.

Celebrated my husband's birthday at Bridgette Bar and we were SO impressed at not only the fantastic food but also the sweet and warm demeanor from our server. Out of all the meals we had in Canmore, Banff, and Calgary... we can easily state that Bridgette Bar was the best as their dishes were perfectly executed. Worth tiring home about for sure!