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4.8 (36 reviews)
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Charcuterie board, Grapes - September 2019
Krista M.

Grapes Wine Bar is one of my all-time favorite places in all of Banff. A super cute, cozy, charcuterie, wine bar located on the mezzanine level of the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. As of summer of 2022, Grapes is only open Wednesday to Saturday from 5:00pm - 9:00pm so you'll want to plan accordingly and also make a reservation via OpenTable if you are set on getting a spot here which also happens to be one of the only rooms in the Banff Springs hotel that is completely original. Definitely take a peak inside whether you dine here or not!!! Onto my experience - the second time I was in Banff (September 2019), my friend and I dined at Grapes and had such a marvelous experience that we knew we had to make it a point to dine here again during our June 2022 visit. Mind you, the hours are minimal so we had to do some rearranging with our schedule, none the less it was worth it especially because we are both charcuterie lovers!!! We ordered the Marinated Olives (citrus and herbs), Baked Brie (Canadian cranberries, jam, chili, and baguette), and the Grand Tower which came with an array of cheese and charcuterie, condiments, and a bread basket. Of course I thoroughly enjoyed the triple cream brie and prosciutto but truly everything was deliciously delightful and our server, Dana L., was very kind despite some initial disappointment... I will say that Grapes is worthy of that coveted fifth star. However, during my first visit (pre-pandemic), we were able to sit at the bar and watch the charcuterie boards being made. Unfortunately, in June of 2022, there were no seats at the bar and the food/charcuterie boards were actually prepared elsewhere - very disappointing.

Mark N.

We were not staying in the hotel, but in the area and looking for a good place to have a glass of wine and some cheese. Grapes did not disappoint. First logistics. The Fairmont is basically a campus. Grapes is in the main hotel on the mezzanine level. Come in and ask where the elevators are. Reservations can be made via Open Table. It wasn't super busy when we were there, but it's relatively small, so we recommend reservations. They have a great cheese and charcuterie selection and you can put together your own plate. Also highly recommend the roaster garlic artichoke hummus. Full of flavor, but not overpowering the palate. Wine list is solid as one would expect. The service was excellent. The vibe is classy and romantic.

That's the view!!!!
Eva G.

Grapes offers lovely wine list and full drink selection. Wine , cheese , and specialty meats are delicious. The view is spectacular! The bar tendar Dana is 5 star Royal Fairmont service.

The trademark charcuterie and cheese tower.
Chris S.

Grapes was the culinary highlight of our recent trip to Banff and Jasper. This small restaurant buried in the Fairmont Chateau is a real gem for lovers of wine, cheese, and charcuterie. The seating is very limited so reservations are probably essential, though we did drop in for a late dessert without problem. The staff was super welcoming and friendly, including the chef working behind the bar. Being lovers of cheese and cured meats we ordered the charcuterie and cheese tower. The chef brought it to our table and identified the various components for us. In addition to iberico ham there were local cured meats and regionally sourced cheeses, as well as accompanying condiments, including the chef's grandmother's zucchini relish (which was spectacular). The sommelier recommended a fine bottle of BC wine to accompany the meal. Sadly the tower filled is so much that we could not enjoy their desserts. We did return the next night for coffee and a selection of handmade local truffles. After too much indifferent resort food, Grapes was a welcome surprise! Don't miss it if you are nearby.

We were here for our anniversary and it was the most special evening . Perfect view and Dana was absolutely amazing. Food also incredible. Would come here time and time again.

Chantel H.

Located in the Banff fairmont. This little gem is not your typical restaurant fair. Grape offers more of a tapas style dining paired with a great drink menu. The Decore is urban rustic in the elegant setting of the fairmont. Started the meal off with the mandarin Zinger cocktail. It was citrus sweet with a hint of heat from the embedded slice of jalapeño pepper. Very good. We cashed in on the yelp promo of the chefs choice taste of cheese. We were offered a three year old Canadian cheddar topped with dried watermelon radish, honey and balsamic vinegar. The cheddar was firm but melted the instant it hit your tongue. The radish, honey and balsamic just elevated the flavour to the ninth degree. Heaven. Second coarse we had the salmon rillette. This dish was definitely the star of the meal. It was sooo good. Served with crisp thinly sliced baguette and a not so hot tangy Dijon mustard. Both me and my husband wished we had order a second one. Third up was the chicken and duck pate. Again served with the thinly sliced toasted lightly buttered baguette. The pate was paired with a jam that complimented the flavour of the meat. I liked this dish but my husband did not. Last off we had the charcuterie board. Individually every item on its own was delicious but both me and my husband found the dish as a whole was a combination of too many flavours. Take in mind my husband is Muslim so we asked for no Pork. Maybe the chef tried to make up for it by adding more pickles and condiments. The main elements, meat and cheese were great. In the end we were to full to indulge in dessert but they sounded delicious. Would return just for the Salmon rillette

The Meat Board Medley
John C.

What a nice place to unwind at the end of the day. Chef Tyler is so creative. It's fun sitting at the bar and view his work. His meat, board medley is excellent.

Candle lit cheese plate. It works!
Dan l.

Stopped by last night and had a fun time even with the limited supplies while electricity was out. A candle, some great cheeses, served with salted and candied nuts and basil infused honey. It all came back to normal and Tyler made us a meat and pate board. My favorite spot when in Banff, quaint little wine bar with so much to offer. Dana the sommelier was very knowledgable and very courteous and recommended a good cab to sip. See you next time!

Courtyard view at the Banff Fairmont
Mike A.

Excellent place for a quiet evening. Enjoy a great bottle wine, Have a board, and a great time with your date. The Chef's choice is fantastic, so much meat and cheese. You probably need more mustard and jelly, but for the price it can't be beat. The service is very good treats you with respect and is courteous.

Charcuterie Board Medley and mixed breads.
JenAndKim W.

What a wonderful little gem tucked into the Banff Springs Hotel! The dim lighting and beautiful mountain view created a very comfortable atmosphere. The charcuterie board was a masterpiece, in both the presentation and the flavors. Every item complemented the other in the best ways possible. The wine selection was vast and we were more than thrilled to give the flight of port a try!

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El Toro Restaurant

El Toro Restaurant

(75 reviews)

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this place was attached to irwin's moutain inn so it was an easy place for breakfast for us to go…read moreinto from the lobby. it was pretty good but honestly had more expensive price point and i probably wouldn't go again. breakfast burrito: 7/10 - it was an extra $3 for my sausage but it was one tiny sausage that only took up half my burrito so i was done w the sausage in 2 bites and the rest was just the burrito. the burrito was just okay. chocolate pancakes: 10/10 - the combo of the flavors blended so well. sweetness was amazing and such a great flavor after the burrito. the service was very friendly and let us join for breakfast even if we came late. the ambiance was very cozy because it was snowing outside and we sat by the window. it was nice for breakfast.

Interesting. Located right on Banff avenue. This spanish/ mexican restaurant is a place to consider…read morewhen eating out. Located inside of a hotel, the decor is old school and a bit run-down. The service was prompt but spotty at times. The servers seemed more interested in cleaning up for the next day. We started with the nachos, El toro salad and the calamari. The nachos were salty. The dipping sauce were very generic, like store bought, 2/5. El toro salad was pretty good but not a lot of beetroot, 4/5. The calamari was rubbery and too salty, 2/5. Main we got the veg fajitas. They come in a sizzling skillet. The vegetables used were clearly frozen, it had beans, zucchini, carrots, baby corn, and peas. It was spicy but also very salty. For 27 bucks quite underwhelming. Overall, not a place I wouod go back to.

1888 CHOP HOUSE - Alberta prime tenderloin with Bernaise sauce

1888 CHOP HOUSE

(65 reviews)

$$$$

Absolutely lived up to the hype. 1888 Chop House is a must if you're in Banff and want a proper…read moresteakhouse experience. Get the ribeye -- no hesitation. Perfectly cooked, insanely flavorful, and worth every dollar. It's also dope that they let you choose your own steak knife, which adds to the whole experience. The sides were just as good: the milk bread is dangerously good, the broccolini is cooked perfectly, and the potatoes are rich and comforting. Service was outstanding. Adam was hands-down a big reason the night was so good -- he helped with drink recommendations, set the tone, and really tied the entire dinner together. And do not skip dessert -- the 1888 Sundae is absolutely worth it. I could honestly eat two by myself. Great food, great service, would 100% come back.

The staff was really nice and attentive. I would have rated this place 5 stars but our food took a…read morereally long time to come out. We ordered the scallop dish which arrived quickly but it's not a filling dish. While we were waiting, we decided to order the milk bread so that we could eat it while we wait for the main course. The milk bread also took long to arrive though. I like that they can make any drink here. This place had the best espresso martini I tried while I was in Banff. They just can't make a pina colada because they don't have a blender. I highly recommend the ribeye. You get a lot of meat for what you pay and it was delicious. There's not a strict dress code enforced. You can dress up or be casual. I wouldn't recommend dressing too casual but I did see people arrive in very casual outfits such jeans, knit sweaters and a santa hat.

Änkôr - Amuse Bouche - Truffle with quail egg and mushroom

Änkôr

(42 reviews)

After visiting this spot, my boyfriend and I had a post-review discussion in the car and without…read morehesitation, we both agreed that this is one of the best restaurants that we've ever been to. This was our last restaurant that we had the pleasure of visiting in Canmore, and we definitely ended up saving the best for last. I chose this restaurant as the spot to celebrate my boyfriend's 30th birthday because I wanted it to be special and it definitely delivered! First off, the service at this spot is impeccable. They truly hire professional, genuine, skilled, and crafty people here who really care about food and the experience. It was very telling and we wanted to highlight that observation. Secondly, the cocktails. During our trip, we were lucky to have Josh as our bartender and not only did he truly know the ins and outs of the liquor and the ingredients that he used, you can tell that he has really perfected the craft at creating a beautifully presented cocktail, and this was already noticed by the way he cuts an orange. The cocktails here were basically like an art piece and had some of the most creative presentations I've ever seen. My cantaloupe island cocktail even had an herb popsicle in it and the after noon cocktail had mint sorbet incorporated into the presentation too, which was none like I've had before. Food-wise, they start you with a complimentary palette cleanser, which was a mini donut topped with fennel and caviar, which was exquisite and enhanced the experience. We then chose the foie gras, root salad, and mackerel as our smaller dishes and the duck and cod as our main course dishes. I swear to you.. each dish that we tried, we looked at each other in awe because we were baffled that something could taste that wonderful and look so aesthetically pleasing at the same time. Our favorite was the cod main course, which happened to be the newest menu item at the time. We also got the baked alaska for dessert since we wanted to complete the entire course, and that was beautifully presented and flavorful as well. The main chef/owner, Danny Beaulieu, and his team absolutely killed everything on this menu, and we were even able to meet with the owner and to speak with him during our visit here. It was a truly lovely experience and we are big time rooting for the restaurant's success. We are really thankful that we were able to experience Ankor and appreciate the love, care, and effort put into this spot. We will definitely see you again and hope to be back soon! :)

Food portions are extremely small!!!!!!!!!! The people there…read moreare very kind and professional No tvs unfortunately Small restaurant

Crazyweed Kitchen

Crazyweed Kitchen

(282 reviews)

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Exception restaurant in Canmore!! Was tricked by friends when brought here initially - thought it…read morewas marijuana edibles on the menu. Went for a late lunch on a weekend. Gorgeous interior with two dining areas with a view of an open kitchen in between. Huge assortment of food from appetizers to pizza to smaller and larger dishes. Ate family style and tried all the food. The pickled brined chicken was a highlight - so flavourful and could be made into a lettuce wrap. The cabbage was surprisingly good. Service was fantastic. Only strange thing was the hours. Not open until 2 pm.

I absolutely love Crazyweed. The food is exceptional, and it has long been my favourite dinner spot…read morein Canmore, Alberta. Whenever we host family or friends, we make sure to include an evening at Crazyweed--because we truly enjoy it that much. I've recommended it to countless people visiting Canmore and have left many glowing reviews over the years. I'm genuinely grateful to have such an elevated restaurant in our town. This week, we actually dined at Crazyweed twice. Our Wednesday experience was exactly what we've come to expect: incredible food and warm, attentive service. I shared a positive review afterward. Unfortunately, our Saturday visit for a party of five was very different. While the food was, as always, outstanding--kudos to the chef and kitchen team--the service was surprisingly disappointing. We arrived ten minutes late for our 5:45 p.m. reservation, which I fully acknowledge. However, our server (a shorter woman with long reddish-brown hair) seemed irritated from the moment we sat down. She immediately reminded us that our table was booked until 7:45 p.m. and pushed us to order drinks, appetizers, and entrées almost instantly. Throughout the meal she repeated, "because you were late," four or five times. There were no pleasantries, no warmth--only frustration. The only time she seemed pleased was when we asked for the bill. What made this even more confusing was that the restaurant wasn't full; there were multiple empty tables throughout our meal. Her fixation on our being ten minutes late felt unnecessarily harsh. Despite this, we enjoyed our meal and were completely finished well before 7:45 p.m. Our receipt showed 7:27 p.m. Yet another staff member (with long straight dark brown hair) came to our table to tell us we had only eight minutes left "because we were late" and that another reservation needed the table. No one was waiting, and that party had not yet arrived, but we were still ushered out in a way that felt abrupt and unprofessional. When I asked to speak with the manager or owner, the same woman returned only to argue with me about how many times the lateness had been mentioned. There was no apology, no attempt to listen, and no effort to de-escalate the situation. She refused to give her name and was confrontational rather than constructive. These two staff members should not be in customer-facing roles--especially not at a restaurant of Crazyweed's caliber. Their behaviour was disrespectful and completely out of step with the exceptional service we've consistently experienced from the rest of the team. I am deeply disappointed. I have always gone out of my way to support and recommend Crazyweed, which makes this experience all the more upsetting. The food remains extraordinary, but the service we received on Saturday was far below the standard Crazyweed is known for.

The Sensory Restaurant & Wit Bar - Pork chop

The Sensory Restaurant & Wit Bar

(27 reviews)

A group of 7 of us were in town for a working weekend and after a busy day of working on our annual…read morecompany plan, we headed to Sensory. We were staying downtown so it was a nice 15 min walk. The food was all delicious, well plated and flavourful. With that being said we did wait almost an hour for our food to arrive. The restaurant was busy and our server was amazing. He made sure our waters were always full and was very helpful with ordering/ suggestions and allergy concerns. At the end of the night instead of making us choose dessert he arranged for a special dessert tastigg by plate for us which was amazing! He also gave us the iPad to control the music in our area once we were the only ones in that area left, we had a great time and almost our own little dance party. Thank you Andre! This place is great and I really recommend it! Only reason for not being 5 stars was just the delay in our mains. Will definitely be back!!

The restaurant is a very spacious well kept establishment. Now we were in town celebrating a…read morebirthday party so you're going to have to bare with me because it's been a few days and I'm still recovering and putting pieces together from the nights festivities. The wait staff was pleasant knowledgeable and accommodating. We were in a large party so we had a semi private dining area. Their specialty cocktails were great and very appealing to the eye in regard to the presentation upon delivery to the table. Very well put together flavour notes hit. The noise level in the restaurant was perfect for socializing so no complaints there. We did have a large party which probably pushed the kitchen staff a bit because some of the plating of a few dishes came out and were not complete ( 2out3 dishes came missing some plating components) when we made a comment to the waiter he went to investigate. They realized the issue and made a course correction on our bills which was appreciated. I hade the pork chops and I'll say the plating presentation was good but the quality of the the chops not so much, now I've worked in the industry in the past so I usually give a wide birth when it comes to the doneness of my proteins. But these were over cooked or seemed to have been cooked from a frozen state because they were dry as an Alberta summer. Not to mention tough and for that reason is why I'm only giving a 3 out of 5. Pork chops should be cooked through but full of juice these definitely missed the mark. The other components of the dish were great cooked proper with a perfect balance of seasoning. I'd come stop in again if I was in town but I'd probably wouldn't get the chops again.

GRAPES - wine_bars - Updated May 2026

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