Zyka Elevated Indian Restaurant is a must-visit gem hidden on the second floor in the heart of…read moredowntown Banff. The easiest way to find it is to look for the Zyka sign around Banff Ave--otherwise, you might end up on a bit of a maze-like journey through the mall. You can easily access it via the stairs or elevator. Inside, the decor is clean, modern, and warm. There are lots of tables in the restaurant, so this is a great choice if you have a large group (although you should make reservations to guarantee seating). If you are lucky enough to score a window table, you get front-row seats to incredible mountain views and great people-watching. Zyka offers a buffet at lunch alongside a large à la carte menu for lunch or dinner. The food was absolutely spectacular. Their butter chicken is easily one of the best I have ever had! The chicken is deeply marinated and served in a rich, thick sauce with a perfectly balanced blend of onion, tomato, yogurt, and masala. If you love a thick curry that clings perfectly to your rice and bread, this is it! The matar paneer was equally hearty and flavorful, boasting another beautifully thick sauce with just the right amount of a spicy kick. But the real showstopper? The garlic naan. Finding excellent naan is rare--it's usually too bland or too dry. Zyka's naan is fresh, delicious, and has the perfect chewy stretch. Our family of five loved the garlic naan so much that we actually purchased eight more orders to go! Pro-Tip for dairy-free/lactose-intolerant diners: You can ask the incredibly friendly staff to leave the butter off the garlic naan. Remarkably, even without the butter, Zyka's garlic naan was still soft, flavorful, and not dry at all. Highly recommended! I am super sad that it is difficult to find an Indian restaurant as good as Zyka in Los Angeles ... and yes, I have been to many Indian restaurants, including in Artesia (AKA "Little India").

ZYKA was delicious!…read more I was a little nervous trying Indian food in Banff especially when I saw I had to take stairs to get to the restaurant. You're literally transported into a booming restaurant with savory scents and smoking dishes! I was worried because the waiter didn't write anything down but everything came out exactly as we ordered. It was so exciting to see the dosas flying out of the kitchen. I've never tried a dosa before and I'm really glad I waited until coming here. We got a potato dosa which is a crepe shaped bread full of potato and dipping sauces. I would go back for this alone. Then going to all of there tikka!!! The plates came out smoking and all the meat was tender and packed with flavor! The last thing I'll note was the masala dishes!! THE ROG AND JOSH is a must! But if you have a hike tomorrow I would stick with the dosa or tikkas!

Service from some staff was rude and confrontational. Very patronizing when they told us the…read morerestaurant was closing soon. One staff member stood behind us watching our table and hovering to make sure we left on the dot when the kitchen was closing.

I ate here several days in a row as part of a conference. That means I wasn't paying the listed…read moreprices, which I really can't imagine being worth it compared to ordering a la carte at Maclab. There was usually an okay starch, some reasonably fresh salads, one or two pretty tasty entrees, and at least one entree that was borderline inedible. Salads were whatever, but desserts were uniformly excellent. Spices were present but somewhat worse for wear.

I don't give many five star ratings. This is one of them. I frequent Indian restaurants and this…read moreone is a cut above. I got a vegetable samosa, chicken tikka masala and a roti. Spice level of medium hot was right on. Some of the best masala I have ever had. Friendly server and great layout.

Masala at Banff Avenue must be your one stop shop for Punjabi Indian food in Banff, Canmore and…read moresurrounding areas! We got take-out twice for dinner and shouldn't have looked elsewhere. On the first day, we ordered vegetarian- Paneer lababdaar, dal tarka, chili chicken and garlic naan. Today, we ordered garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, chilli chicken and chicken hot and garlic. Both chilli chicken and chicken hot nd garlic were exactly the same dishes but no complaints since you won't find it anywhere! It transported me to my childhood indo-chinese flavors! Chicken tikka masala was amazing with fresh flavors and nothing overly tangy or smelly. It was delicious and garlic naans were the best ever! This place must be on your list!

My husband and I went here on a whim because it was down the street from our hotel and I can…read moreconfidently say this was the best place we ate on our trip. The steak was truly the best steak I have ever had and it paired so nicely with the eggs. This is my husband's first time trying poutine and I think this really was a great first poutine for him. Now the vibes are very divey but I don't know what I expected from a bar by night with live music and dancing signs everywhere. I can definitely feel a little bit intimidating by the people who obviously enjoy a nice alcoholic beverage in the morning, but the server was amazing and made us feel super comfortable very quickly. My husband and I were a little nervous because we were obviously from out of the country but it was never a problem and everyone was incredibly kind.

Prime Rib Amazing! Hot Bread Fantastic! Everything else So so . I won't be going back there…read more Service Sufficient. Place Ok. Just not my cup of Tea.

If you're looking for a classy, luxurious experience, you're in luck! The service is fantastic!…read moreEven though my order was a bit off, they fixed it right away, and the food is delicious! Their mashed potatoes are a hit, but my prime rib sandwich was a bit underwhelming--more like a regular Philly cheesesteak. We were there on a busy night, the day before New Year's Eve, and our friend made the reservations, so I think reservations are a must. Parking can be tricky, but the lobby is nice for waiting, and the bathrooms are clean.

3.5 stars. I came here for prime rib, but they were out so I went with the 8oz. top sirloin with…read moregarlic mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies (green beans and beets). The sirloin was fine, but I felt I could have made the same thing at home. The mashed potatoes and the free fresh bread and butter were really good. Service was great and attentive. This restaurant is located inside the Banff Caribou hotel.

We had buffet breakfasts & a dinner in our hotel, in the Crave Mountain Grill. Lucas was the…read morewaiter assigned to our room, he cleared tables, took drink orders & came around with a thermos refilling our coffee mugs. Craven was very busy when we were there. There were many different travel groups coming and going. The breakfast buffet was abundant. There were hot, chafing dishes with chicken or pork sausages, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, and scrambled eggs. The was a toaster with a bread bar, some sliced meats, sliced fresh fruits, yogurts, cheeses, a cereal bar, a juice selection, and a smoothie. The dinner was lovely. I enjoyed all of the fresh vegetable options. The Caprese salad, balsamic basil vinaigrette were fabulous. The chicken and a vegetarian pasta dish were beautifully displayed. The desserts were as good as they looked. We enjoyed our abundant dinner.

Not sure where to start on this one. The meals came out before the appetizer, every other table had…read moredirty plates on them and no one was bussing, it took at least 10 minutes to get a refill. I can't believe the hotel allows this place to represent them.

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

the maple leaf has a cozy ambiance and attentive service that made for a pleasant dining…read moreexperience. unfortunately, the food was a bit hit or miss the standout was definitely the slow braised bison short rib. it was incredibly tender, fell right off the bone, and was beautifully plated. the bison burger came in second and the patty had a wonderful smoky char the bison bolognese, however, left much to be desired. both the pasta and meat were on the drier side, and the flavors fell flat. the biggest disappointment was the maple glazed salmon and prawns. the glaze was more like a thick overly sweet syrup and the salmon and shrimp themselves were fairly bland with a slightly fishy flavor my experience is inconsistent with the other reviews, but personally id just recommend the bison short rib and skip the others

Wow, just wow. Our first night in Banff was started off right. The food here was amazing, and the…read morestaff were excellent. After finishing the trip, I can confidently say this was our favorite place to eat. The portions were generous, even for a big eater like myself. We shared the Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich and the Bison Burger. I honestly don't know which one I enjoyed more. The BBQ sauce and Blueberry aioli were both an experience. And of course, with it being a distillery, the drinks were also a win. The drinks were just right, strong but delicious. I also became a fan of their IPA. As for seating, there's two stories and plenty of larger tables for big groups. I highly recommend this as necessary dining location during your trip to Banff. I would HIGHLY recommend

Unfortunately, our experience here was extremely disappointing. We had walked by a few times and…read morereally liked the atmosphere, so we were excited to make a reservation. We were seated upstairs on the balcony, which was a nice spot and had a great vibe. The service started off fine, but things quickly went downhill. It took over 20 minutes to receive our drinks after ordering. While bringing them out, our server accidentally spilled an iced tea all over the table and onto my white pants. Mistakes happen, but we were surprised that there was no apology, and the response felt very dismissive. Shortly after, while we were cleaning up, she came back and sprayed cleaner on the table but accidentally sprayed it onto me instead. Again, there was no acknowledgment or apology. A few minutes later, she brought out a replacement drink, but it was the wrong one. When we pointed it out, there was some confusion and we were initially told it was correct before another staff member came over and brought the right drink. Unfortunately, the food was also a letdown. The bison burgers were extremely dry, and the ribs were so tough and chewy that they were difficult to eat. We were really hoping the meal would make up for the service issues, but it left us disappointed. Given the issues, we expected the spilled drink would at least be removed from the bill. Instead, we noticed additional drink refills on our tab that we didn't order. Overall, it was a frustrating experience, especially because we had been looking forward to trying this place. Hopefully this was just an off night, but based on our visit, we wouldn't recommend it.

Love love love this place. Came here for brunch (and surprised to see that it's a steakhouse…read moreplace...thought we got the wrong place). Great ambience, lovely and (VERY) attentive services. 3 people checked on us to see if anyone is already helping or if we need anything. Ordered the prime rib toast (wich is unexpectedly very delish..favorful..balanced...unlike all those toast i have eaten before...omg, im drooling as im typing). And ordered french omellette (my friend is vegetarian and she said it's absolutely tasty and yummy and she is happy to see quite good options for no-meat dish). We went to 4 other places during our 3days in banff, this is the ONLY place she praised (not simply bc of veg options,but the fact that its delish). That means something! They also generously gave us lemon cheesecake as bday cake (it was my bday and kinda nice to have small sweet celebration considering i was away from home). It was also our last day and we went to airport right after this brunch . What a beautiful end of our trip. Thank you, bluebird team!

Here's the thing....our service was awesome. The vibes were cool inside. We came for happy hour -…read more50% off fondue and other items. If I wasn't there for that, I would have been disappointed and felt that was too expensive. The broccolini was delightful and my husband really enjoyed the "bacon" for dipping into the fondue. Cocktails weren't our favorite and the overall consensus was it was our weakest dinner reservation of our time in Banff. However, the people next to us ordered various cuts of steak and those looked unbelievable!

My wife and I really enjoyed our late dinner at Curry House after a day of hiking, canoeing, and…read morechair-lifting the Banff area. With all of the meal options in the area, my wife made this suggestion- and as those who rarely dabble in Indian food, this was a bold move- and an excellent choice. Our meals of Mango Chicken and Chicken Satay were excellent, as was the roti and the vegetable samosas. Service was friendly and excellent, and the bill for everything was in the $50 (US) range- which was a bangin' bargin, for the amount of food. Only critique was the bathroom, which had a leaking urinal/urine pool, which was unavoidable when using said urinal, and made the soles of your feet sticky when walking away. My wife reported the women's room wasn't very clean either, but it was the end of the night. For us, it was a bold maneuver that had an excellent outcome!

A great spot for Indian food in downtown Banff. Portion sizes were great and the food tasted good!…read moreIt was a great way to warm up after hiking in the cold/rain.