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.

No frills casual spot in lake Louise that has everything you possibly could want. There's stuff for…read morevegans and gluten free folks. Fast and friendly service, big pours on wine, and damn good sweet potato fries. A can't miss in lake Louise if you're not wanting to drive all the way to banff.

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.

We arrived with 5 minutes to spare before the end of Happy Hour so we quickly ordered our drinks!…read more There were a few pizzas included on the happy hour menu but once we saw the elk and kale we knew that one would be worth full price! And it was! We asked for a side of marinara for dipping the crust. We received it but it was served cold which was a little odd. We were hungry so we just went with it. My husband is British and so was the bartender (we ate at the bar) so they had a bit of a chat which was nice. Great service, tasty beers and pie!

Located off Banff avenue. This restaurant/brewery is a great place to try, especially if you have a…read moredog. The patio seating is comfortable and they provide a bowl of water for the pup. The service is pretty generic, at times it felt fake kind. They also took my partners drink without really waiting for a response. We ordered the cauliflower starter, it was ok. Kind of bland but eatable, 3/5. I ordered the chinois salad, pretty good and rich in flavor, 4/5. My partner ordered the chicken Ceasar salad, it was bland and the chicken was rubbery, 2/5. This restaurant lost most points on the price, the whole meal came to almost $200, unfortunately the food quality was not at that level.

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.

May 12, 2026. Everything about the Maple leaf was…read moreoutstanding! My wife enjoyed a nice sparkling Prosecco to kick off the evening with our nice-sized Prince Edward Island oysters. We then shared a Waldorf salad, which was refreshing and nice. Then we both selected red wine varietals grown in Canada. I had a Cabernet/Merlot blend which was super great. Would've never guessed it was from Canada. Next, My wife enjoyed a Pinot Noir that was light and complimented our entrée perfectly. Our entrée was the fillet and prawns served over a garlic mashed potato. This is an absolutely extraordinary dish. We shared it and it was just enough for two people. It is a full meal for one person. The filet temperature preparation was perfect. The prawns were extraordinary, and the garlic mashed potato made you curl your toes! Then we closed the evening with the melted chocolate soufflé, which was divine. Here's the one thing that they missed and to me it's an important miss. They use an automated system for taking reservations. And it kept asking for my name to which I said "Chris" and the automated system kept asking me what's your name!? So it asked hey fourth time and in my frustration I got playful and I said "Big Daddy." And it happily received my name and took my reservation. And then asked if there was any special occasion and I said yes my wife and I are celebrating our anniversary. I get that it may not seem normal to say "Big Daddy party for two". So I'll kind of let that pass because neither front door or upstairs Host was willing to ask. But what I don't like that was missed was our anniversary wasn't acknowledged. I was a server for years, and every host gave the server some type of chit or note to let them know if there is a special occasion. We specifically selected a higher end restaurant for anniversary. So somewhere in there, even if you weren't brave enough to say "Big Daddy for two." Someone still should've checked if you were celebrating any special occasion to which we were. Our anniversary. Our server was fabulous. She was super kind helpful and shared about her experience being in Banff. She made us feel great. My overall experience, the Mapleleaf is a great restaurant. But I'm scoring you an A- because you missed our anniversary. and that's why we chose you. So if you're going to use AI, you can't miss special occasions. Chris & Trisha from Long Beach, CA

5/5 -- Outstanding Experience at The Maple Leaf!…read more We had an incredible Birthday Dinner for our daughter at The Maple Leaf, and a huge part of that was thanks to our server and bartender, Megan. She was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and spot-on with her recommendations for both drinks and appetizers. We started the evening with a Maple Old Fashioned, which was perfectly balanced and set the tone for the night. For starters, we ordered the Fior Loaf Buttered Cheese Bread, which was warm, well-seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Our family tried a variety of entrées, and every single one impressed: * Maple Salmon Prawns - flavorful and beautifully prepared * Mafalda Limone Pasta - bright, creamy, and comforting * Roasted Harvest Chicken - cooked perfectly with great seasoning * Bison Burger - juicy, unique, and packed with flavor To finish, we indulged in dessert with the Maple Crème Brûlée and the Hot Chocolate Soufflé--both outstanding and the perfect ending to a great meal. Overall, The Maple Leaf delivered an exceptional dining experience. Amazing food, warm ambiance, and standout service from Megan made this one of the best meals we've had.

Came here for happy hour drinks and a distillery tour…read more Happy hour drinks are very affordable. I loved the Rootbeer + 2 shots of vanilla vodka. The Distillery tour was a bit underwhelming since it was only a viewing of Penny and a room behind that. However, you could have a tasting of 4 of their unique beverages. I was suprised by how much I enjoyed the Maple Rye (which was never something I considered myself to like). I bought one as a gift. Another fun add-on to the tour is to create your own bottle of gin. As we learned, Gin is quite literally vodka with a teabag, so you get to customize your own infusion blend for the gin. This is in a full size bottle of liquid, so ensure that you have additional space/weight in your luggage because not only is it a large amount of alcohol, but also a heavy glass bottle. Grace was a great guide for this tour/experience!

Another place in town with great happy hour drink specials!…read more In addition to our cocktails, we ordered the prime rib to share. Cooked medium rare, this one had a fantastic smokiness unlike what I'm used to in a memorable way. Service was amazing. With your receipt, you can get 10% off your bottle purchase from the tiny shop at the front of the restaurant.

I think Logan's is trying to hide. As noted here and on Google Maps, the diner is inside the Legion…read morebuilding. And there is absolutely no sign outside that I could see. Once inside though, it's clearly off the map for tourists. When we dropped in for dinner at 7pm on a Thursday, it was well populated with locals, mostly old timers and probably veterans. They have a small but comprehensive menu. Their stars are the burgers and the donair. I'm posting the menu here because I couldn't find much internet presence for the restaurant (thus the lack of tourists). I had the donair, which had the traditional Canadian sweet sauce on it. Being American, I've never had a gyro or doner kebab like that, but it was delicious. Wife had a chicken pot pie, which she said was good. We split a small poutine for starters and it was fresh and very good. The chicken pot pie came with a sort of Greek salad with a sweetish Italian vinaigrette. Wife really liked it. Mine came with a surprise - a huge mound of french fries. Shouldn't have done the poutine too! Everything was delicious, the service was prompt and super friendly, and the restaurant was comfortable. Prices were fair for being a tourist town and the large portions. Worth consideration by more tourists!

Great food at a fair price and the best Legion food in Canada. And Logans a good friendly guy.read more

Banff Ave Brewing Co is on the south side of town close to the bridge, and it's easy to miss among…read moreall the other exciting restaurants and bars on Banff Ave. But I'm so glad we found it on our wanderings on a cold Friday afternoon, as it provided a warm and welcoming environment for us to thaw and socialize indoors. Our server was very friendly albeit a bit frazzled, but the vibes were great all around. One of the best things about Banff Ave Brewing is that all appetizers are half off on Fridays (at least during happy hour)! They also have a nice selection of beers. Their flights are neat in that they offer 6 options instead of the more typical 4, so you can try everything you want to try. We had the nachos, poutine, and several beers. The poutine was a bit salty but the nachos were excellent, definitely get the beer cheese sauce as an add-on. I also got to try a special dragonfruit kolsch they had on tap, which was really mild and easy drinking as well. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Banff again!

Sat at the bar when traveling solo on a ski trip. Very friendly and fast service and a good vibe…read moreat the bar. Food was good as well - somewhat standard bar type fare - not 5 star amazing but very reasonable value. Would happily return.

I visited Bear Street Tavern based off of a recommendation by a coworker. Beer and pizza is usually…read morea winning combination and Bear Street Tavern is a great example of this. Admittedly, I'm not much of a drinker but I'll have some once in a while and Bear Street seems to have a pretty good selection. I tried a Vietnamese Coffee Stout which I enjoyed. I'm definitely more of an eater than I am a drinker and the eats at Bear Street Tavern are excellent. My party got 2 pizzas and a salad and we enjoyed it all. To start we got the Tavern Bowl. It's a bunch of different vegetables with a Tahini Miso Dressing and kimchi on top. All the different textures and flavors worked really well together and the salad served as a nice break between bites of pizza. The Wheeler Hut pizza has mushrooms, ricotta, truffle oil, pesto, and mozzarella. If you're a fan of truffle flavor you'll enjoy this pizza. As soon as it was brought out I could already smell the truffle. The Mediterranean has olives, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, red onions, chili flakes, spinach, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. A little busier than the Wheeler Hut, but it was equally delicious. I'm not sure which pizza I liked more. Both pizzas had a fantastic crust with some char. Substantial enough to stand up to the toppings but still a little doughy for a nice chew. The char gives a nice crunch as well. Service is quick and friendly and the prices are fair, especially in a tourist area. I definitely recommend Bear Street Tavern.

Out of all the places we went to in Banff, this place had THE most verstile options to choose from…read moreon tap. We were so pleasntly surprised that even brewhouses in the area had such limited selection. We got the double double pizza and a sandwich, which were so delicious and flavorful. Not to mention, the wheat ale and Papa Bear pale ale were also refreshing while we sat outside

We were really hungry and had been out all day. During a stop we came upon this restaurant. The…read moremenu is limited but we kept seeing burgers being served and decided to order one. The service was great and they were busy. We didn't have a lot of time so we appreciated how quickly they accommodated us. The burger was delish! Cooked just right and flavorful. The topping were fresh and I opted for no bun and a side salad. The salad was piled high with fresh veggies and the dressing was not too tangy. Great spot for lunch if in the area. The prices were very reasonable for the area and they refilled our drinks several times.

Solid place to stop by for a bite to eat. It's not fancy but does the job. The menu is limited but…read morethey do a decent job of what they serve. The staff here were fast and friendly. It's as close to east coast America diner vibes, simple menu kinda older interior but the food hits the spot when hungry nothing fancy. Stopped by after lake Louise tour and got the double burger with fries. Simple the fries were crispy and the burger bigger than expected and cooked well. Keep you expectations realistic, it's a small joint in a small town so for what it was I was pleasantly surprised and happy with my meal for the price and size. I left with a full belly and a smile so I would recommend if you're in the area and want a quick sit down meal