LOVED this place. We both got the Banh Mi bowl and it was so delicious. The flavors were out of…read morethis world. Perfect place to stop for a quick lunch in Yoho National Park. We even stopped back by for coffee on our way out of the park. You order at the counter and then can sit in or outside. The staff was very friendly.

We popped in here during our exploration in yoho National park. This is quite close to emerald…read morelake. There's not much in the area so this restaurant or the truffle pig are really the only options. That said, the menu was extensive and there were many veggie options. I got a veggie sandwich which I felt was pretty average but tasted good. My friend got the curry and LOVED it. She said it was one of the best meals, so I added a star on her behalf, otherwise I felt the food was fairly average. Good place to stop though if you need a quick meal. They stick closely to the menu though, for example I asked for a side of fries and she said no because it only came with the burger. So that was kinda a bummer, but overall I'd recommend.

surprised by hype yummy this experience was!!!! It's one of the few restaurants in the area so I…read morewas expecting to get tourist trapped but no!!! Super cute interior and friendly service Actually very affordable and hearty

Stumbled upon this hidden gem in the tiny town of Field--truly the middle of nowhere, with just one…read moregas station and a very residential feel. There was supposed to be a café in front of the restaurant, but according to Google, it was closed, so we decided to give this place a try. We arrived on a late Saturday afternoon and waited about 30 minutes to be seated, which made sense since there aren't many dining options nearby. The wait was absolutely worth it. We started with the soup of the day--vegetable red pepper--which was incredibly flavorful, and the accompanying slice of bread was equally delicious. We also ordered the falafel-on-a-waffle dish for its uniqueness, and it did not disappoint--so tasty! The host and servers were warm, kind, and welcoming. If you ever find yourself in the area, I'd highly recommend stopping here.

Cilantro OTL may seem like a foodie's nightmare (yet a tourist's dream) upon initial assessment,…read morebut there is a lot to like about this dining destination other than the amazing views and surroundings. Typically, these sorts of restaurants skate by on mediocre (at best) food and drink at the expense of travelers given their superb surroundings and views. I applaud Cilantro because that was just not seemingly on their minds, as they wanted to provide as close to a food experience as nature provided at Emerald Lake. Let's start with the obvious... the prices are more than the typical offerings in the area. That is just the nature of the restaurant and resort "biz" - but does not grant them a pass at mediocre food. The menu was given careful thought to what they can do well in the region (and geographically) as well as what patrons might want to eat year-round here. The result is a varied (albeit limited) menu that has something for everyone. Will you rave about the overall quality upon leaving the park and location? Unlikely, but that is almost soley because as others have stated the views and surroundings would make almost ANY dining experience a 2nd rate experience. The interior is an upscale lodge feel with rustic notes and plenty of windows floor to ceiling to let in the light/sunshine illuminating off the crystal clear water and contrasting mountains and trees. The setup of the patio and inside are almost ideal for anyone that wants to take in the scenery while they eat or escape the elements while not forgetting why they ventured here in the first place. I was torn between a 3 star (okay) to 4 star (good) rating as we departed and began our journey around the lake. It's above "ok" but really struggles in getting above "good" given the price and overall dishes offered here. These places aren't without their downfalls, as many other reviewers have pointed out. Ultimately, I settled on the 4 star rating because I had little hope for a decent meal at this sort of location, regardless of the price. Once I had finished eating though, I found myself thinking that Cilantro exceeded my expectations rather than letting me down. If you absolutely must eat on site, temper your expections but expect a decent to good meal. Don't believe that you are getting a value at this sort of resort location or you will be sorely disappointed. Would I visit again? Sure - if I didn't have a better option or ability to plan around my visit to Emerald Lake I wouldn't hesitate. However, I would seek alternative plans if I wanted to have a true gourmet experience. That is to not say it is not worth the trip or experience, but it depends on what you are looking for given the location and price. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by the experience and food offered at Cilantro. I think I had much more skepticism than the people who expected more than what they received, which is why I have reviewed in a slightly more rosey lens than some of the other Elites.

After walking around beautiful Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park, I was starting to get a little…read morehungry. Attached to Emerald Lake Lodge is Cilantro on the Lake. This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and a quick-stop window called Window at Cilantro on the Lake. It is a charming little restaurant that has beautiful lakefront views of Emerald Lake from their patio seating area. Cilantro on the Lake offers sandwiches, pizza, soups and salads. We put our name in for a table, but were told it would be an hour wait. It was peak season and lots of people were in line to eat. So I went to the takeout window to get something for the road. They have grab-in-go items like sandwiches, snacks, pastries, coffee and tea. I grabbed a Ham & Brie Sandwich and a Latte for lunch and found a spot near the lake to eat it. Food wasn't bad, but the views were worth it. Cilantro on the Lake is seasonal and opens during the summer months.

We went here this morning after Lake Louise and it hit the spot. We got 4 sandwiches/wraps…read more Chicken salad, the Houston (pulled pork), Greek wrap and chicken Caesar salad wrap. 2 hot drinks and banana bread. According to my family, all the sandwiches were good choices. I tried my daughter's chai which was perfect. This place is very small but it's good to take out. It was fast too. I read about it and was happy we tried it. Definitely scored an awesome place.

The food here is delicious and priced well…read more Walking in, I immediately noticed the size of the space. It's pretty tiny. There are maybe 5 or 6 tables inside, most for 2 people, so not a good place for a large group to try to eat in house. Big sign on the wall lists the menu, service was fast and polite. Problem is once you order you wait to pick up, and the service window is at the back, so it gets really crowded. I felt like I was constantly in someone's way, but that could be a me issue! All in all, delicious sandwiches and wraps for a great price.

Kind server and great place for a poutine. Been looking for poutine and saw this place had it!…read moreStopped by after snowboarding lake Louise. Cozy restaurant with lots of seating. Only came here for the poutine. Decently sized and shareable. We got the Montreal smoked meat poutine. Fries are hand cut and doubled fried. Crispy outside and a nice dense potato inside. Gravy was tasty and the cheese melted with the gravy. Montreal smoked meat was tasty.

This dining discovery was just down the road from our hotel and a welcome sight after a day of…read morebeing tourists. Guess we were still tourists when we stopped in for dinner. Our server made us feel welcomed as we looked through the menu, lots of good choices. I decided on their Reuben Sandwich, one of my favorite picks when I eat out. The food for the 3 of us was ready quickly, like 7 minutes quick, even though the restaurant itself was quite busy. My sandwich was different to me, in that the meat was thick sliced like you would serve ham. It's listed on the menu as 6 oz of Montreal smoked meat. The thousand island dressing also came in small containers, so some assembly was needed. It was a good messy sandwich, light on taste but good with volume. We finished our meal by sharing a Toffee Pudding something. This is not made by the restaurant, it's imported from Calgary, but it was a nice sweet ending to our day.

Stopped by here for lunch while visiting Emerald Lake. The location is great--right in the lodge…read morearea near the lake, though you do have to walk up a bit to find it. When we arrived, the server told us we could sit anywhere. After sitting down, we waited quite a while before our server came back, which was surprising since there were only a few tables occupied. We eventually ordered the salmon fillet. We also wanted to order drinks, but our server never returned, so I had to go up to the bar to order instead. That said, the salmon fillet was actually really good and definitely the highlight of the meal. I just wish they had more food options, as the menu is pretty limited.

Stopped at the Emerald Lake Lodge for lunch while visiting this beautiful lake. Parking is tricky…read moreas we parked in the lake viewpoint lot, since we weren't guests of the Lodge. The parking lot is large but fills up fast with tourists so many park along the main road leading up to the parking lot. The food here was outstanding! Our server wasn't very friendly or welcoming. She was too busy chatting with the bartender. Our food was served warm, so at least she served our food timely. I was so impressed with my salmon filet and potato & spinach tart! They were both sooooo good, I think my husband was jealous of my menu choice. He had the crispy fried oyster mushrooms burger with their soup of the day, chickpea marsala. He said his was good, but he was not overwhelmed like I was. We ordered the molten cake for dessert. My oh my, was it delicious! So dense and quality dark chocolate...yum! It was accompanied with vanilla bean ice cream with a melted chocolate on top that made a hard shell, strawberry slices and a s'more on a stick. Soooo frickin good! Compliments to the chef! Never imagined I'd be served such amazing cuisine at a lake Lodge. Overall I would definitely be back to eat their food, but servers could take a lesson in hospitality.

Cashier wasn't very friendly. Just wanted a toasted cheese sandwich with some veggies on the side…read morefor my kid but instead she was only able to give me a cheese sandwich (not toasted) with a salad and then still charge me $17 for it. The prices in this little town are outrageous.

There are only two or three places to eat in the small mountain town of Field, British Columbia…read more This place if directly across the street from the more popular Truffle Pigs Bistro. If you're not alert when looking for it you might miss it. I know I did. The sign outside saying "liquor store" threw me off. "Siding" is a railroad industry term, as in a side rail that deviates from the main railroad track. Yup the railroad tracks do go through town. This is a small mom and pop business that operates as a combination restaurant, coffee shop, and little gift shop. It sort of has a hippie vibe to it but after driving through Field that shouldn't be very surprising. It takes a special eclectic person to live in a small town of 169 people. Prices are a bit high but you can't really blame them because everything inside the National Park is expensive. I wasn't very hungry so I ordered the lesser priced deli sandwich. No complaints there. It was great. Service was great too and provided with a smile. They can tell who's a tourist and who's a local, and it was nice to see they treated everyone exactly the same. The process is simply you order at the counter and then seat yourself. There's approximately eight tables inside surrounded by some miscellaneous trickets and clothing for sale. The inside is very clean. Sure. You bet, I'd return again.

Awesome little spot! They are busy but the wait is worth it! Margaritas are a must try, they are…read moreall really good. Tacos were really good, tortillas were tasty too!

We went on a busy Friday night and had to check in with the hostess that set us up on their…read morewaitlist system. We headed out for a walk and a placeholder text for the waitlist came up. The time went fast and we were a block away. We were sat soon after we arrived back. Be ready to order a drink cause they only have one bartender and it takes time. They make delicious non alcoholic cocktails. I ordered three tacos - carne Ahumada !!!! BOMB !!!!! Delish!!! - cochinita pibil Mmm Mmm good! - hmmm, it was forgotten What I didn't enjoy was the tasteless guacamole and when I asked for hot sauce I was given four choices of their own sauces. I chose Peachy Habanero which didn't add anything much to the food. To me it lacked balance, it was sweet and then hot but no acid. I left it but it cost a buck. Fun place, lots of people gathered and drinking.

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.

We had an amazing experience Lake Louise Railway Station restaurant. From the moment we walked in,…read morewe were in awe at the beauty of this years old establishment and immediately welcomed as if we were customers for years The staff were so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The decor is all Canada and specially Alberta Rockies focused. They have a massive fireplace which adds to the overall ambiance. The food is Alberta forward and absolutely delicious. We loved every bite.. fresh, clean eating and they have an amazing selection of wines from around the globe. I chose the Alberta beef /steak for main course... it was so good. My husband had the Bison meatballs and said they too were delicious. If you are ever in the Lake Louise area do not miss this fabulous spot.

We had no shortage of good meals in Lake Louise and this one was great food and a really fun…read moreatmosphere. I made a reservation via our hotel concierge months ahead of time, which sounds necessary in the summer months. They were turning away walk ins on this particular night. I assumed everyone recommended due to the fun, unique train station atmosphere, but I thought the food was really good too. We began our meal with some wine and the all Aboard Platter for Two: coconut shrimp, bison meatballs, mushroom tart, bruschetta. It was the perfect mix of appetizers, which I'd recommend. For my meal I got the salmon, which was cooked to perfection, along with a side salad. My husband went for the bison ribs. I"m not really a ribs gal, but i had a few bites and SO good. Too full for dessert, but if i had room I'd be all about the strawberry rhuburb. The service was friendly and quick (the turn the tables fast) and the train even went by as we were headed out the door.