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    Cilantro on the Lake

    3.3 (29 reviews)
    ModerateCanadian (New)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    CJ G.

    Located at the Emerald Lake Lodge, Cilantro on the Lake is a great place to catch lunch if you are already on the property, but is not worth a special trip. With an upscale lodge feel, the dining room offers a fabulous view of the lake through floor to ceiling windows from almost every seat. Be aware that with indoor seating for only about 25, there may be a wait at peak hours. The menu is limited with only about ten options between appetizers and mains, so if you have your heart set on a specific dish, you may be disappointed. As Cilantro on the Lake is located at a resort, prices are steep; just deal with it. The French onion soup (CA$14), was filling and delicious, if not totally traditional. While the portion size is on the small side, the gamekeeper's pie (CA$24), is a rich buffalo and elk "Bourguignonne" (sic) filled with mushrooms and pearl onions in a puff pastry. Warm and filling, it's the perfect remedy to a cold Canada winter day. The off-the-menu French fries are awesome: a welcome salty, savory snack. There is a limited, full bar and only a few beer and wine options, so if you wish a specific wine pairing, bring your own or be prepared to be disappointed. Service is well-meaning and nice, appropriate for a café, but not a fine dining establishment. For a casual resort dining venue, Cilantro on the Lake offers a solid three-star experience.

    Verry verry mojito and whisky
    Jen R.

    The drinks were Okay but the views were absolutely beautiful . Very busy during the day.

    Bbq chicken pizza
    Jon L.

    Very very mediorce!! The best words to describe the food here. The ambiance and location tho was top notch! Right on emerald lake with breath taking views. Problem is...there are no other food establishments or choices nearby. So if you are hungry, there is no other choice. The prices are a bit high but its supply And demand. Lol. We ordered bbq chicken pizza, club sandwich, and wings. Sorry forgot the picts for the others. Service was quick but predatory. The server thought we were tourists and told us flat out: "in bc, it is law to tip 18% for groups of 6 or more!" Since we were hungry and didnt want our food messed withC we happily said sure...as we were a group of 6. Ho hum! Food was ok. Sandwich needed more meat. Same with the pizzs. Crust was a bit dry and stiff. The wings were fried nicely. Not too oily and came with a dip and side salad. Cheers! Happy eating!

    a slice of pizza on a plate
    Anindya S.

    Excellent location , right by the Emerald lake ... they checked for COVID vaccine proof which was very relieving.... Food was fresh and great, although we just ordered a bbq chicken pizza ... it was just perfect... but what was more than perfect and couldn't have asked for more is the INCREDIBLE setting ... can't believe it could be that scenic .... If you are at the place and have some time in hand do check out the patio..

    Julian L.

    Cilantro on the Lake is a Yoho National Park staple. The food is good and the views of Emerald Lake are always astounding. Food and drink are just a tad pricey but nothing outrageous - it's what you expect for a meal right by the lake. The menu seems to change semi-seasonally. When I visited a couple years ago, they had the most amazing strawberry shortcake dessert that I was really looking forward to this time around. Shame it's not on the menu this time around. Additionally, not all of the menu items were available during my visit. Still, the food was good - nothing astounding but still worth recommending (okay the lemon meringue tart was kind of astounding though)! The lake has a great hike around the opposite side of the lake, perfect for a stroll before or after grabbing a bite. The lake even offers boat rentals, so paddling around the lake is an option too! If you're heading east out of Banff or finally making your ward into the larger park, Emerald Lake and Cilantro by the Lake make for a great spot along the way.

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    We waited 30 minutes for dry meatloaf that tasted like a boxed microwavable meal found at any supermarket.

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    was a nice ambience by the lake but around 4-6 hours after having the pita and white bean dip i felt sick. absolutely sweating with nausea.

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    Horrible service and horrible food! We waited 45 mins for food asked for the bill 4 times

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    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.

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