We had an incredible dinner here - our server was amazing!!! She explained each dish fully, made…read moreexcellent recommendations and honestly anticipated what we would like. Everyone was very pleased with their meals- especially the baked dish with the orange glaze- SO good. The ambiance here is so pretty- light and airy Mediterranean feel- perfect. The outdoor patio is beautiful too with fire pits and a view to die for. Our included breakfast is also served here it is a mix of menu plus a cold buffet if you have this included in your booking, we did through our American Express platinum You can order anything off the Cook order menu, juices, specialty coffees, the only thing that had an up charge was alcohol drinks. Impressive. Cx was our first morning service and she was amazing.

breakfast includes both an a la carte menu and a buffet filled with a wide variety of fresh fruit,…read morecereals, pastries, juices, cured meats, cheeses, and other breakfast staples the hot dishes were impressive. the poached eggs on the eggs benedict and even the scrambled eggs were some of the best ive ever had, perfectly silky, soft, and rich with golden yolks. the fluffy pancake also paired wonderfully with the berry compote the pastries were good too. the croissant was buttery and flaky, while the banana bread and muffin were soft and moist. i also enjoyed the assortment of cheeses and cured meats, especially the calabrese and smoked salmon it was quite busy during breakfast, so service was understandably a little slower at times. the drinks were the weakest part of the meal. the london fog and chai latte both tasted fairly watered down overall, it was an abundant breakfast with plenty of variety. louiza is a wonderful way to fuel the day before exploring banff!

This was my favorite food joint in Banff! They have the most amazing cocktails. We ordered the food…read moreand it's family style - we felt like we were being hosted by a friend - each cocktail more unique than the other and each dish had its own twist. The place is small inside and there is outdoor seating also available. The servers so friendly and gave us great suggestions! The owners also own Shoku and we landed up going there to try their cocktails and food. This place will not disappoint you!

This food was delicious! There were multiple vegan options that were bursting in flavor and…read morefilling! We got the mushroom risotto (so unique), the vegetarian bao bun, and the vegetarian lettuce wraps (make sure to ask for vegan so they can sub the non-vegan sauce). The only con was that the restaurant itself was small and can only take a few parties at a time. We got lucky and took the 6 remaining seats at the bar, but be prepared to wait if you're a bigger party. That said, the staff and bartender were very nice and service time was fairly normal. Would recommend!

Unbeatable: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese…read more My wife and I, along with 3 members of our family from California, were spending a week visiting the Canadian Rockies. Canmore was our base so we needed a place for dinner each of the 7 nights. While walking in Banff and needing a quick lunch, we found Banff Social. - Overall: 5 - Location: 5 - Exterior: 5 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 4 - Food: 5 - Service: 5 - Price and Value: 5 Pros: - Location: Convenient to the downtown area. In the midst of everything. - Exterior: Very nice with 2 attractive patios outside. - Ambiance: Casual. The patios are great in good weather. A section just inside from the patios is bright and light. The large interior is quiet and soothing...if a bit dark. - Menu: Moderate size with several selections in all the main categories...including choices for vegetarians. - Food: Excellent. Three of the 5 in our group chose a bowl of tomato confit soup ($15).....made without cream.....along with a grilled cheese sandwich ($10). They were among the best of each we've ever had. I could have gone back for dinner. Another family member had a plate with Ahi Tuna and vegetables ($28) while the 5th person ordered a Grilled Chicken Sandwich ($27). Both said "very good". - Service: Superior. We told our server, Brock, that we had only had 40 minutes. He got the orders in ASAP...the kitchen pushed them out the door and we ate...but not in a hurry...and enjoyed a fine meal. Brock was friendly and helpful. - Price and Value: Reasonable. Cons: None We'd heartily recommend Banff Social for any meal - especially the Tomato Confit Soup with a Grilled Cheese Sandwich on the patio or front portion of the restaurant.

My son ordered the Bison burger and said it was amazing. But unfortunately the rest of the meal…read morewas not good. The steak tasted very burnt and parts were very chewy. Had to spit out a couple bites and didn't end up eating parts because it was all fat. I ordered the Chickpea panisse and avocado sandwich, and I can honestly say it was one of the worst sandwiches I've ever eaten. It tasted hideous. I ordered the tomato soup in place of the French fries and it was very meh. They didn't give a spoon with the soup and we waited awhile but the server didn't come, so grabbed the spoon ourselves. The service was friendly but very slow. We also ordered the kids margarita pizza. It tasted okay but was small and felt very overpriced. Overall, I don't recommend this place. We went in because there was no line (I'm not surprised). But if you do end up there, order the Bison burger and steer clear of everything else.

Had the Yes Chef many-course dinner experience. I had patio reservations but they were able to…read moreaccommodate moving us to the speakeasy instead because it was a bit chilly. The speakeasy has a very cool vibe. A few of us enjoyed the interesting cocktail menu- drinks were delicious. Two of us at the table had the vegan dinner, which was phenomenal. A carnivore friend was actually jealous in comparison. Each course was so interesting and different. Many compliments to the chef, and gratitude for being so inclusive. This was a memory I'll cherish.

Food was creative and delicious, service was excellent, we had to sit at the bar since we had no…read morereservations and were a family of five but the bartender was surprisingly knowledgeable about the food and drinks so we did not mind eating and and drinking at the bar! Overall it was a fantastic experience especially since it was our last dinner before heading back to US!

We started with the Grande Salad ($9 CAD), which was absolutely massive and easily fed the three of…read moreus. For my main, I ordered the chef's signature mussels ($25 CAD) appetizer. The seafood was incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked, and the portion size was generous. I loved soaking up the rich, thick tomato clam broth with the delicious ciabatta bread. The vegetarian tofu bowl was another hit. It featured a flavorful peanut curry satay sauce, and the crispy texture of the tofu balanced perfectly with the rice and the crunchy cabbage, carrots, and edamame. Lastly, the AAA Alberta Beef Short Ribs entree ($47 CAD) was spectacular. The ribs were thoroughly marinated and so tender they literally fell apart in my mouth. The portion was so substantial that we had to take half of it home. Highly recommend!

Fine Choice In Canmore…read more.. - Overall: 4 - Location: 5 - Exterior: 4 - Ambiance: 5 - Menu: 5 - Food: 4 - Service: 5 - Price and Value: 4 - Signage: 3 - Parking: 3 Our family of 5 just finished a long (12 hour) tour and wanted something simple near our lodging which had excellent prior reviews. The Grande Kitchen did the trick. Pros: - Location: Convenient to the small downtown of Canmore. - Exterior: This restaurant is inside the a condominium complex - The Great Rockies Resort - so it's a bit tough to tell you're there, but a bright neon sign said "OPEN". - Ambiance: Family oriented...but still with high standards. - Menu: Relatively large with several selections in all the main categories...including choices for vegetarians and fish lovers. - Food: Very good. I started with the Side Salad ($8) which was certainly worth a bit more given the big portions of fresh ingredients. My main dish, the Tofu Bowl ($18),was a huge plate with 2 cooked and breaded tofu patties on a bed of vegetables and rice. I topped it off with a glass of local Ten Peaks Pale Ale ($8). Everyone else had good things to say. Another person got the Tofu Bowl...one had the Chef's Mussels ($18)...one a plate of Beef Short Ribs ($34) and another had a Smashburger ($18). Everyone seemed to be happy with their choice. - Service: Susanna was very friendly and helpful. Everyone was full of smiles. - Price and Value: Very worthwhile. Cons: - Signage: If we didn't know it was inside the building, we might have kept on driving. - Parking: Tight if you're not a resident because they've got plenty of underground parking in the building.

Food is excellent and a great selection of options. Best option for casual, fresh food in Lake…read moreLouise.

We went here this morning after Lake Louise and it hit the spot. We got 4 sandwiches/wraps…read more Chicken salad, the Houston (pulled pork), Greek wrap and chicken Caesar salad wrap. 2 hot drinks and banana bread. According to my family, all the sandwiches were good choices. I tried my daughter's chai which was perfect. This place is very small but it's good to take out. It was fast too. I read about it and was happy we tried it. Definitely scored an awesome place.

Better than expected, excellent value. I was not expecting homemade soup and hand-packed burger…read morepatties.

We came here for lunch during our halfway stop on a 4-lake excursion tour. We were seated…read moreimmediately despite the restaurant being pretty busy. Our waiter, Noah, was amazing. He made recommendations when asked. He was personable, and prompt. I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap with a side Caesar salad. Both were delicious. The Buffalo chicken wrap had the right amount of chicken and it was evenly distributed throughout the wrap along with the other ingredients. The Caesar salad was good and exactly how I expected it to be. No complaints. Also the restrooms were clean, which is always appreciated.

This was the most whimsical and cozy tea house that i've been in, and obviously so rewarding after…read morethe long hike up. We arrived around 10am and waited in line for about 30 mins to dine inside so we were grateful we didn't have to experience the super long lines that we read about before coming. All the workers were amazing and super welcoming, the energy they bring into the tea house is def inspiring especially after hearing how they live on site to work here!! The hot apple cider was such a perfect choice after a chilly morning and matched the vibe of the tea house. Also ordered vegetable soup that wasn't pictured and it was sooo comforting !

Quintessential lake louise hike experience…read more Stoped by here for tea and a bite on the way up to the big beehive. As expected, there was quite a line formed by hungry hikers. The wait was ~40 minutes, but we needed a break so we didn't mind. We tried a couple of their sandwiches (tuna and hummus), biscuits and jam, and a tea. The sandwiches were generously filled and went well with their soft bread. The really liked their biscuits, which were slightly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. They pre-butter the biscuits for you and they were incredible with the jam. A nice tea to wash it all down. We sat by the lake while we ate which was very peaceful. PSA: They take card, apple pay, and cash. The conversion rate for USD (1:1) is horrendous so make sure you have the other options ready They also helicopter food in every few hours, which kicked up a ton of dust, so make sure you run away if you hear a chopper incoming

Really good food inside a cute environment! Came with a tour group and was a set menu. Appetizer…read morewas a potato and leek soup (excellent!) and a garden salad. The entree was a choice of chicken with mushroom sauce (great), teriyaki salmon (also great), and vegetable gnocchi. The brownie was an excellent dessert!

The post hotel butterleaf was good but don't know if worth $32 especially compared to the other…read moredishes. The green pea veloute was a tasty, refreshing, light starter. The Alberta Wagyu beef was flavorful and cooked perfectly medium rare - the oxtail crisp that came with was crispy and delicious. My husband enjoyed his bison tartare and veal Zurich style. Friendly service!

We were given a menu where you were to choose one appetizer one entrée and a choice of a dessert…read morefor 105 CAD per person and then they just verbally gave you the price of individual items if you didn't want the three course dinner. Very odd. Anyway, the striploin steak was $72 and the salmon was $62 we were told appetizers were about $30 and sides were $14 just as an FYI We really just don't eat that much food so we are going to go ala carte. While not as friendly as our server in Louiza last night, we did get our entrees fairly quickly and they were served hot. I ordered the sockeye salmon and it was served with broccolini and some potatoes and husband had the 12 Oz strip loin with asparagus. Everything was tasty. $176 before tip with one beer and one wine. The restaurant does have a lovely patio but it was primarily in the sun- and even at 65 degrees that gets hot, so we opted for the indoor seating. You still have an amazing view!

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.