We went to the bar multiple times! It was very busy but the customer service was great and the…read morestaff were nice and helpful. The place is nicely designed and feels very cozy. The drinks were awesome. We also enjoyed some food and snacks there too and the quality and taste were both awesome!

We grabbed dinner at the bar twice as it was convenient and the food was so good the first night!…read more We got drinks - the spritz and Manhattan and both were very good! Beet Salad with Salmon (4/5) - salmon was cooked very well and tender. I loved that the beets were cut different ways for the salad. Veggie burger (4/5) - really tasty for a veggie burger! The fried cheese in it was super tasty as well! Short rib braised poutine (5/5)- how can you go wrong with poutine?! This was a huge plate and so delicious! The short rib was pulled perfectly, sauced and flavorful. Chicken sandwich (4/5)- this was a great alternative to all the heavy red meat we had been eating. It was chicken thigh so it was juicy and the bread was toasted well. Caesar salad with chicken (4/5)- classic Caesar salad, nothing unexpected. Chicken was grilled well and was still juicy.

It is our family tradition to come yearly and this year the lodge really disappointed us. The…read morethings in the room as we unpacked got worse and worse. From dirty towels to sinks, a loose toilet handle, to empty amenities. The live music nightly next to the fire pit and s'mores was at least decent. This indoor water park that was under renovation was also a disappointment we did not see anything new perhaps just a refresh of the pool and slides so don't expect anything different.

This year we were at the Black Diamond Club area and I don't think there is a way back to what we…read moreexperienced before! The customer service was the best! The staff were the best and very helpful and friendly. And building is less noisy compared to the main building and the main floor is very cozy. The food was fantastic and we loved the quality of the food and drinks. Overall we had the best experience and I hope we can repeat it again soon! Highly recommended! :)

The Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel is an absolutely beautiful space. The balance of…read moreold world charm and elegance is prominent from the moment you walk into the iconic space. The space used to be the original lobby from 1888 but now occupies the bar. We've had the pleasure of visiting fantastic bars in a lot of places but Rundle Bar is special. The service level is as good as it can be. The staff makes you feel like you're in their home. They're incredibly attentive but not annoying. We had great conversation with many of the them and they genuinely care about you having a memorable experience. The views on the patio (alfresco terrace) are as epic as it gets with views of the breathtaking mountains everywhere you look. It's been named the best patio in Canada for years and you will see why when you walk out of the beautiful Rundle Bar onto the patio. The menu is made up of classics and signature creations. I had the Ember which is an old fashioned variation made up of high quality spirits and an infused maple syrup it was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. It didn't hurt that it came with a smoke show. It was so good that I have to create a separate post with photos and videos vs. detailing it here. Trust me, it's gorgeous!!! Banff has been on my list forever and I finally visited. The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel was equally a place I needed to experience and it didn't disappoint. The Rundle Bar was a bonus I wasn't expecting so make sure you make time to visit this magical place when you finally check Banff off of your list. I'm definitely going back with my beautiful wife because we have to experience it together. You need to go. Salute @thejohnnycocktail

Beautiful bar on the Fairmont property. We came early to our dinner reservation just to experience…read moreit and am so glad we did. The service was quick and attentive. The bar is huge, plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs, as well as a large outdoor patio you can bring your drinks out on. The views are spectacular and the drinks are delicious as well.

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.

Had the mocktail special which was delicious, not too sweet. Every plate was a banger. Staff was…read moresuper attentive and kind. Cozy, but didn't feel like sitting right on top of the next table.

Ramsay Lounge is a hidden gem located within the Fairmont Banff Springs. I remember walking through…read morethe area during a visit in September 2019 but the lounge wasn't open. However, during a more recent visit (June 2022), we were able to stop for a post-dinner beverage. Only open Friday to Tuesday from 5pm to 11pm, Ramsay Lounge is worth checking out after a long day of exploring the breathtaking Banff area and Banff Springs hotel. Maxime L. took great care of my friend and me despite it being a bit busy on the Monday evening we were there. Anyway, definitely stop and enjoy this tucked-away secret spot for yourself!

David is your mixologist here. His take on the Tom Collins with walnut bitters and and orange front…read morewas amazing. Next up? I asked him to bring something he wanted to make. Elderflower liquor, lemon zest, 10 year Glenmorangie was a revelation that even left my booze averse wife saying "that's wonderful". Thank you David! The meal and service was as fantastic as the beverages. Thank you Gabrielle! Thank you both for helping us have a fantastic 18th anniversary when that hotel, the whole town and even Canmore was booked up!

Dmytro was fantastic and attentive on our first night in Calgary at this charming restaurant on top…read moreof the Element-Westin downtown. The wine list and cocktails were top notch. Food was perfection. A really high end experience in an unlikely location. Such a wonderful surprise and we would definitely come back here to try more menu items. The only issue was we wanted to try their ice cream dessert and they were out. Disappointed for sure. Other than that? Great experience.

From the owner: Perched above the city in Calgary's vibrant downtown, Bow & Bend Rooftop offers an elevated escape…read morewith panoramic views of the Bow River and skyline. This stylish rooftop bar and lounge blends contemporary design with cozy west-coast vibes, perfect for sunset cocktails or late-night gatherings. Enjoy a curated menu of handcrafted cocktails, local brews, and locally sourced cuisine that celebrate Alberta's finest ingredients. Whether you're unwinding after work or celebrating the weekend, Bow & Bend delivers a uniquely relaxed yet refined rooftop experience.

What a beautiful ambiance to be in! The patio overlooking the golf course is amazing....once we…read moregot out there. Service was a whole other story. It took us a while to be seated although there was a lot of room. The manager seemed overwhelmed and was flying around. When I asked him what he liked on the menu he answered eggs, which is fun because eggs weren't even on the menu. Food came out slowly and servers were fine i just think they could have used a few more. my husband had a burger with fries and i had the falafel wrap with Caesar salad. Hubby was appreciative of the burger and said that it was "fine". My falafel wrap was excellent. The falafel itself were a little mushy on the inside but flavourful. The sauces and the home made pickles made an extrodinary combo. Totally reccomend this dish. The Caesar salad was lightly dressed, fresh and crunchy. A fantastic lunch. Come here for the view. Stay for the food.

We were staying at headwaters and decided to make a reservation for rustica. While we were one of…read morethe first tables sat for dinner we were soon joined by many other families. However our meal was not one of the first served as some of our food was missed delivered to another table. I didn't feel that the bread and butter was outstanding for the price as it was over toasted. We did like our main course choices as all of us cleaned our plates. The view was outstanding as we were able to see both mountain and river. Expect the cost to be higher because of the location and the view versus just the food itself. Well we enjoyed our meal we did find that we enjoyed other places that cost a little less more while on our trip. Also our service was not bad but our server did enjoy chatting with other tables which might have led to some of the delay of our food being bright as we were in the restaurant for approximately 90 minutes total time from sit down to paying our bill.

We ordered: 1. 12-Hour Smoked Beef Rib French Dip - gruyère…read morecheese, dijonnaise, crispy sweet onion, homemade sourdough roll, au jus for dipping 2. Penne Alla Vodka - guanciale, spinach, fresh herbs 3. San Sebastián Cheesecake - basque cheesecake, dark chocolate, raspberry coulis French dip was underwhelming. The sourdough bread was high quality but 12 hour smoked beef rib was mostly dry. Basque cheesecake and vodka penne were very good. Views were obviously fantastic and partially what you're paying for. Service was friendly and good.

Phenomenal views! Breathtakingly, beautiful Lake Louise. Service was first class. Four of us…read morefor dinner. We tried the French onion soup and the shrimp cocktail. Both were very good. Also had the barbecue elk ribs. They were highly recommended by our server, but frankly they were OK at best in my opinion. I would give dinner a three star at best for the food. The view and service were five star. Came back for lunch the next day. Had the roast chicken and Caesar salad. The Caesar salad is made tableside. It is delicious and I highly recommend this for lunch. My wife had the French onion soup and the fish and chips. They were probably the best fish and chips I've ever tasted and she agreed. Very different very light batter and they use a special technique. I cannot recall. I think they're a must try and I highly recommend them. I would give lunch five stars!

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 a lovely meal at Ullr. The entrance is off to the side and is very dark when you first…read moreenter. There is a small set of stairs that you need to climb in order to get to the reception desk. They use the patio access area at the front as an exit only option. We were warmly greeted. We asked for a seat on the patio, but it was full. They offered to seat us inside and move us to a seat on the patio as soon as a table was available. The inside ambiance is typical pub with tv's and typical pub décor. There is a long bar area. Most of the seating seemed to be high top tables and chairs. I find this very uncomfortable as my legs are short and I'm a senior. When we were seated outside after a sort wait it was lovely. The bench seats and table were good and they had umbrellas. Tables were a nice distance apart and overlooking the main street but the restaurant is set back a bit from the main road so traffic noise wasn't an issue. For dinner my husband wanted a side of pork belly bits to start. They were really tasty. We shared a bottle of wine with our dinner. I ordered the fried chicken with pork belly taters and my husband had ginger beef fried rice. The fried chicken is very similar to Korean chicken. We enjoyed our meals immensely. The servings are generous. I had the pork belly taters for the side with my meal and it was good. It was a lovely evening, with good service and good food served on a nice patio. Most enjoyable.

Favorite bar in Invermere. Good drinks. Attentive friendly staff. Nice patio with views of the…read moremountains.