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    3.6 (28 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Upscale
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Poonam M.

    This lounge also offers a full restaurant service and kids are definitely allowed. In the evening they light the fireplace which gives a beautiful ambiance and warmth as you enjoy your meal or drink. The drinks are unique- seasonally inspired and ones you would be willing to pay a little extra for to try. There are no specials on weekends because Banff....! The food here is ok - there are a couple of veggie options but not too many. They veggie burger and the bruschetta were both a little flavourless. Many try the Buddha Bowl?? The service was ok but not like what you expect from a restaurant in a hotel of this calibre. I would definitely check it out if you are staying at the Rimrock. And if you are not it worth coming here to check out the views of the mountains which are amazing from any of seats in the lounge.

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    Teresa S.

    We were staying at the Rimrock and came In for evening drinks to end the night. We decided to also order the charcuterie for a snack. Drinks were nice. I would have appreciated a run down if what everything was on the charcuterie, but none was given and no one asked how it was so we guessed. We've had the charcuterie on a previous visit, but felt this one was lacking for the price. There was a lot of brie and another salty nice cheese. 2 of the meats were similar to each other. I love this type of dish and have had much better ones. Presentation was beautiful but my suggestion would be 3 cheese types, 3 varieties of meat, one bread option and a flatbread or cracker. The mustard and jam were nice, as was the grapes and olives. We also noted other tables were given mixed nuts and we were not. Our service was fine. Polite and attentive. I do recommend visiting during the day as the mountain views are splendid. In the evening you don't get the same atmosphere. I do feel like the lounge is aging compared to the Rundle Lounge at the Banff Springs. I would stop in again for a drink feuding the day time and possibly try another dish.

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    Vanessa M.

    Came here for my first time in 2015, service was good, live music and an upbeat vibe. Ate here a few days ago, and it was a bit of a disappointment. The menu wasn't impressive for such a regal hotel. I ordered a lamb sandwich which was dry accompanied by this swamp green colored asparagus soup. The server wasn't all that friendly either. My date ordered the burger which he said was really greasy. I think this hotel can improve the menu and turn some music on if there is no live music.

    Katherine G.

    This was great. Tofu bowl was a nice healthy change after eating poorly on vacation. Simple with lots of veggies. Cocktails were strong. Children's Mac and cheese hit the spot

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    Anu B.

    This restaurant is in Rimrock resort. We decided to try it out the first night of our stay. We got Nachos and they were just alright. It seemed like salsa, guacamole were packaged and store bought and thrown on the plate. Some of the chips were very salty. I was expecting better quality from a restaurant inside such a good resort but disappointed. We will make the drive and try out other restaurants in Banff while we are here and not eat here.

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    Winnie M.

    This place is like a hidden gem in Banff. I'm not sure if people know about this place for lunch because when we went, it was pretty empty. It's located at the Rimrock Hotel - perfect lunch option after enjoying the Banff hot springs nearby. It offers fantastic view of the mountains, the prices are comparable to any restaurant down on Banff Ave with no view, friendly service, and exquisite decor! Their steak was very well made, tender and juicy. The smoked albacore tuna was a bit stringy though (you can see the white veins/sinews in the pic) but the smoky flavour was nicely done. One star off because of this.

    Sally T.

    The Larkspur Lounge is situated the lobby of the Rimrock Resort Hotel. I love the beautiful dark wood everywhere and of course the unbeaten view of the mountains. However, I was a little disappointed with the food and was expecting a bit more from this resort. My partner was here for a work conference so we were making this a temporary home for the next 4 days. After a long first day, he didn't feel like venturing outside the resort so we gave the Larkspur a try. I ordered the crispy chicken pesto wrap with a side of the mushroom soup. I was wanting a refreshing mocktail and requested a virgin mojito with extra mint. My mocktail was refreshing and tasty. The crispy chicken pesto wrap was a little blah for me. It came with spicy chimchurri sauce and I had hoped it would kick things up a notch if I had spred some on the wrap. Well the sauce also lacked spice and flavor. Mushroom soup was disappointing as well. It tasted very bland and I didn't see actual mushrooms in there other than the color of mushrooms. We did have great service from our waiter though who knew the menu and drinks quite well. It got busy later on as more of the conference attendees filed in and he still managed to get to us when we needed him.

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    Good salads haven't tried anything else though. One of the more affordable options if you're staying at rimrock hotel

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    Just one data point but our experience here for lunch was superb. Food, value, service, atmosphere.

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    It happened to be our friends birthday, and my boyfriend worked for the Rimrock at one point.

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    Rose & Crown Banff

    Rose & Crown Banff

    3.7(108 reviews)
    1.5 km
    $$

    Rose & Crown is a perfect spot for great views, great service and great food and drinks! Located…read morein Downtown Banff, we choose to sit outside and had gorgeous views and enjoyed the sunshine. We, of course, sampled more Canadian beer and poutine! The chicken poutine was not something I thought I would order, but it was on special and why not? The Chicken Poutine is incredible and full of flavors that are out of this world. We shared the chicken poutine and I loved Kevin's Beef Dip and we shared a side of the traditional poutine - so good. Melty cheese curds, delicious and hot fries and the gravy...take me back right now! The fish and chips were yummy and light and the perfect lunch portion. We loved our visit to Rose & Crown and it's definitely some of the very best food we had in Banff!

    Okay so the views from the rooftop are great, but the rooftop is ROWDY. I'm in my twenties and…read moredidn't want to spend my evening with so many twenty year olds. It seems like quite the après ski spot, but I don't think any of the people there actually went skiing that day. It was basically a huge frat party on the rooftop with canned beer for purchase and a DJ. If you're looking for a nice, classy spot to watch the sunset - this is not it. We were crammed in the corner next to their barricaded section of the rooftop and didn't stick around longer than it took us to finish the drinks we bought downstairs.

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    Rose & Crown Banff - Banff September sunset.

    Banff September sunset.

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    Rose & Crown Banff - White and Kokanee go great together with sun and sky.

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    White and Kokanee go great together with sun and sky.

    Bear Street Tavern

    Bear Street Tavern

    4.2(547 reviews)
    1.5 km
    $$

    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.

    I enjoyed this place a lot! I only have positive things to say. We arrived and there didn't have…read morespace to seat us, so we opted to wait for take out and we only had to wait 20 minutes. We ordered the wheeler hut pizza and the tavern bowl salad. Both were incredible! I'd highly recommend doing this combination on your next date night. We were both full and happy by the end.

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    Bear Street Tavern - Caesar salad

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    Chili oil & honey

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