We went here to celebrate a special occasion and we had a great experience! Our window seat had a…read moreperfect view, and our waitress was so kind and friendly. The AAA Alberta beef was incredibly tender and juicy. Alberta really knows its beef! The chicken was unfortunately a bit dry, but the Caesar salad definitely made up for it. Watching them prepare the salad at our table was a big plus. Absolutely recommend this place for special occasions or a memorable meal with stunning views!

This was truly a wonderful place for another one of our late dinners. We had come back from a day…read moreof touring and landed here for dinner. This is a nice-simple menu with something for everyone and not an over the top amount of choices. For this reason ordering was simple and our dinner (see attached photos) was wonderful. We were lucky enough to be able to eat outside in the heated dining area. This alone made this experience a once of a life time. Can you imagine sitting for dinner while overlooking Lake Louise. (Again, see attached pictures.) As the sun sets, the view keeps changing which is why I spent half my time eating and the other half taking pictures. We had a pretty wide variety of food and I will say that everyone found it fresh and tasty. People in our group enjoyed the great steak, chicken, and I always love the fish and chip which I seemed to have a lot of while on this journey. The Warm Peach Strudel was the perfect way to end this perfect meal. The service was amazing and our waitress was just fantastic. The was the perfect model meal... KUDOs to the team at the Lakeview Lounge.

I haven't changed my review for the Fairmont. But I am writing this update as a warning to anyone…read morewho purchases flavorite latés from here. When I came in the Summer of 2025, I noticed they use the 1883 Lavender syrup from France. Sounds fancy right? But it actually doesn't use any actual lavender syrup; the flavor is all artificial. It also contains Red 40 which has already been known to be a mutagen for 20+ years BEFORE, before RFK. My syrup had developed a microbial (bacterial most likely) biofilm and growths within the syrup. My syrup still has 6 months before the expiration date. If the syrup is being used quickly, then maybe it isn't a problem, but I don't think lavender is a super popular flavor. So if you're at the Fairmont, check the bottles of syrup flavorings before you order, especially if it is the 1883 brand. Also, if you're staying at the Fairmont Hotel...why don't they just make lavender simple syrup in the kitchen? You mean to tell me this fancy hotel can't afford to make simple syrup? It tastes better too.

I came here for their afternoon tea on Christmas Eve. It was amazing! Lake Louise was completely…read morefrozen but no ice skating rink unfortunately. Apparently it's been snowing heavily and due to the heavy snowfall, the hotel could not put up the rink until it would stop snowing. Lots of people were hanging out on the lake. The hotel had ice sculptures and an ice bar. I saw a few horse drawn carriages as well. They had a well lit tunnel. Their lobby was decorated with Christmas trees and garlands. For the afternoon tea, I got the Egyptian chamomile tea. It had sweet elements to it and was considered a flavored tea. I did try it with sugar and milk. Although it didn't taste bad, I prefer to have my tea without anything. The tea itself was good enough for me. In addition to the tea, my meal came with a glass of prosecco. For the food, I got their basic menu which comes with 4 varieties of cake, 2 pastries, 3 sandwiches, a croissant and deviled egg. They offer different foods as well depending on your dietary needs. They have seafood, vegetarian, kids menu and I believe gluten free as well. Wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. My waiter was so kind and helpful. My view from my table was beautiful. I plan on coming back again.

Very convenient as it's located inside a resort…read more Came as a party of 7. Ordered entrees and the social platter which is a platter of various bbq (ribs, brisket, steak, etc.) and came with corn bread and Mac and cheese. The food was below average. The bbq / meats tasted like they were premade / reheated upon order. The service was below average as well / staff did not really check back in and see how things were and if we needed anything. Overall Convenient but the food / experience wasn't great.

Be warned the nachos are massive and will serve 3-4 people comfortably. The platter is a nice…read moresampler dish but don't expect to be satiated. Beers are nice and cold and the views are beautiful. Staff are friendly and attentive. Located inside the hotel. It's a great place to treat yourself to a nice cold beverage after the hike while waiting for transportation.

Stopped in here for a late lunch. It is on third floor above the cafeteria/coffee bar. Lots of…read morestairs to have to do in ski boots. 90% full at 1PM on a Friday but we were seated immediately. Waitress was super busy, not very friendly, never came back to see how we were doing or refill our waters. We got the Power Nachos for $27. these were AMAZING. 12/10 best nachos I have Ever had. Such unique toppings that work soooo well together. Cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes, olives, peppers, onion, black beans, sweet chili sauce, sour cream, avocado cream, strawberries, quinoa, chickpeas, turmeric cauliflower. A little skimpy with the beans, quinoa, chickpeas but overall just WOW. Enough for at least 3 people. Too much for 2 people - we had to leave a bunch of chips and we were Stuffed. Cheese dip was a little weird but went well with the dish overall. 100% recommend the Power Nachos but service is terrible.

Service was great! Try the Yorkies!!! Omg! Had some beers…read moreand a salad but sat in the chill couches. Loved this place.

We had our first meal of our trip here. Lovely food, gorgeous views, and fantastic service. Our…read morewaiter, Chin, was so helpful and personable. He knew what to recommend and had lots of tidbits to share for new tourists. The hostess (I cannot remember her name but she speaks Spanish as well) helped us get a great table and was also super helpful. The food was good. The bread and butter was an unexpected standout. I had the duck confit. Nicely cooked (though just a tiny bit more than I'd like but still pretty darn good) and my mom loved the scallops. Beautiful sauces and mixes of flavors. Highly recommend. Wish I hadn't been too full to enjoy the gorgeous desserts we saw pass by.

There are not many choices when staying at the Fairmount on Lake Louise, they have 4 in-house…read morerestaurants to chose from, if you don't have transportation your stuck at the hotel. However a hotel the class of Fairmont should have some excellent offers even though your a captive audience. The Fairview Bar and Restaurant has all the makings of a 4 star restaurant, but they fall short on a few levels. After we were seated it took 6-8 minutes before someone acknowledged our presence and they said someone would be right with us. Another 5 minutes later a server came over and took our drink order, which took another 8-10 minutes to be served. Our server was fairly familiar with the wine list and make a couple of recommendations, both were over $200 a bottle, after telling her our expectations were in the $125-$30 range she made a couple of selections we went with. Portion sizes were not commensurate with the price point for the entrees. Two small Elk medallions were serve with a slight slice of bone for the marrow, and the vegetables; the plate was very nice looking as you can see in the photo. The bison filet appeared to be about 4-5 Oz. and wasn't very tender. Not impressed with the actual food, but the presentations were very nice. We had lunch at the Lakeview Restaurant and very satisfied with food, portions and service. I wouldn't return to the Fairview, but would go to the Lakeview instead.

Stopped into the Rundle Bar at the Banff Springs for a drink, and it was exactly what you want from…read morea spot in a place like this. The drink was made nicely--no fuss, no shortcuts, just done right. The seating was comfortable and well laid out, and the ambience is hard to beat. Warm lighting, classy atmosphere, and the kind of views you only get at the Banff Springs. It's the sort of place where you can actually relax, talk, and take in the surroundings without feeling crowded or rushed. Overall, a solid experience. Good drink, great setting, and absolutely worth stopping in if you're at the hotel or nearby.

We stopped for drinks, and enjoyed the views while relaxing over cocktails…read more The atmosphere is classy as expected at the Fairmont, but our waiter could have used a bit of training.

The Outpost is part of the Post Hotel, the entrance around to the right side when facing the front…read morehotel entrance. It was very busy and very noisy when we stopped in for dinner. They have a bar and a few TVs. I ordered their Post Burger, which came with a huge pile of fries. The burger was fine, pretty standard, except there was a sweet red sauce, I assume the house burger sauce listed on the menu, that did make it different. I liked our server, even though he forgot I had asked for a salad instead of fries and he had to be reminded we wanted a to go box for my wife's pizza. We got to chat with him for a couple of minutes, nice guy. I think he is just someone who is easily distracted.

After a day of hiking in the Lake Louis area, we decided to stop by for a nice dinner. The staff…read morewere excellent, with great customer service despite being very busy during the dinner rush. They checked in on us, quickly sat and served us, and were personable. Ordered the beef stroganoff and Post burger; both were great especially along with a beer. For beer, they offer both half and full pint. It's a cozy place with pub vibes and wooden decor.

I've never had fondue during happy hour so this was the perfect opportunity to order it!…read more The happy hour menu has a nice variety of cocktails and food items. The fondue came with potatoes, cornichons, and bread cubes. We ordered a salad, fries, and the prime rib, perfectly cooked to a medium rare. The food was delicious. Our server was delightful. He did his best to make our time enjoyable. The restaurant had such a warm rustic vibe. We had a lovely evening.

Here's the thing....our service was awesome. The vibes were cool inside. We came for happy hour -…read more50% off fondue and other items. If I wasn't there for that, I would have been disappointed and felt that was too expensive. The broccolini was delightful and my husband really enjoyed the "bacon" for dipping into the fondue. Cocktails weren't our favorite and the overall consensus was it was our weakest dinner reservation of our time in Banff. However, the people next to us ordered various cuts of steak and those looked unbelievable!

We popped in here tonight after a long day of driving from Lake Louise. Our Airbnb host recommended…read morethe spot and I'm glad that they did. I definitely enjoyed the craft cocktails, and the attention to details. There was so many I wanted to try. My wife ordered a drink and it was really strong. Felt bad for her haha. We ordered the duck legs and my wife normally doesn't eat duck but she devoured them! I enjoyed them as well. We shared the dragon bowl because the description was interesting and it said sweet potato glass noodles, when they came out and we tried it and I was like oh it taste like Japchae Korean noodles! The flavor was really good and it had a little nice kick of spiciness to it. Adding crispy tofu is a plus! Overall, really cool date spot and the vibe is pretty chill. Service was great.

Quick Snack!!! Excellent…read moreBeer is cold. Specials everyday. White Sangria passed the Wife test.

Celebrated my husband's birthday at Bridgette Bar and we were SO impressed at not only the…read morefantastic 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!

We came to Bridgette bar in Canmore after a long day of hiking when the weather was incredibly cold…read moreout. 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!