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.

This place was packed on. Sunday night for dinner both inside and the outside patio were full but…read moreluckily we got seating at the top table near the window, although not a lot of table space but doable for 2 people. Our waitress Olivia was really nice and attentive. We ordered the Wagyu gyoza which were so good, well flavored, meaty and a nice crispy outside. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich on ficoccia bread with poutine and it was really good. I liked the real chunks of cheese on the poutine versus the usual melted cheese and the fries were nicely flavored and crunchy. Very good meal

We loved eating here!! Had the most fantastic service and loved the outdoor patio. Food and…read morecocktails were very good!

This was a decently entertaining show, something to do while in town. The service is great, the…read morehost at the front gave us the low down of the history of the den which was enlightening, but I gave it a 3 star because I didn't love the food.

Hidden gem in the middle of average...go for it! Host greets you as you descend into the downstairs…read morewith a few pelts...don't worry...you will be amazed by the creative dishes with great cocktail pairings. And we stayed for the 9:00pm burlesque show with the talking moose head. Yep, don't miss out on the place. Ambience is inviting and relaxed, not commercialized and rushed.

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!

This place was the best restaurant we ate at while visiting BANFF for a week in September. they…read morehave a great HH for some of their menu items and every dish that we ordered tasted amazing and was cooked to perfection! we had tuna crudo, crab toast ( we are from Maryland and loved this crab toast!) mushroom pizza, bibb lettuce salad, maple bbq trout and wood grilled strip steak and every dish was delicious!! The service was 10 stars on both days that we visited the restaurant is also huge and well designed , with airy seating and multiple rooms for different types of tables if you are in Banff area, I highly recommend you try this for a highly elevated dining experience at the same prices of others in the area Do make a reservation because they fill up quickly ! I would stay away from their kombucha because its just tasted like soda, however it wasnt house made, so can't ding them for that :)

What a let down! This restaurant came highly recommended for the food but every single person (word…read moreof mouth and read the reviews) said how terrible the service was... and I agree! The hostess sat me (party of 1) at the worst table-right behind the hostesses stand where allllllll the servers and people pass by. She never even asked if I wanted inside or outside. I asked my server if I could switch and that never happened. My drink took forever-it arrived after my appetizer. The best thing I ate was the eggplant fries app-that sauce was a delight with the lightly breaded eggplant. It had the perfect crunch! I also asked for more sauce and the server again forgot and was never around. I mentioned in my reservation that it was my birthday and nothing happened. I was dining solo and hoping that by the restaurant would celebrate in some way, especially since the reservation asked if I was celebrating... The food wasn't THAT good to put up with such poor service. I never even got a second drink - my server was all over the place. It seems like an overall tightening up would do this restaurant well- from hostess to the bar to the servers. Come on guys- charging $30 for a salad deserves white glove service.

This place should be a Michelin star. Wonderful food and wonderful service 10/10! The flavors were…read moreout of this world good!

This is one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had. The tasting menu was beyond words. The…read morechef, the ambiance, the service, all 5 stars. The food was a show stopper - the flavors were out of this world. If I could give one recommendation of a restaurant in my 35 years, it would be Ankor.

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.

While shopping along Main Street (aka 8th Street) in Canmore, we decided we need an adult bevvie…read more Apres did not disappoint. They have a really nice drink menu with fun, different cocktails. You're on vacation... splurge and get that cocktail you would not otherwise order at home or with work colleagues. Well crafted and our bartender executed it perfectly! In fact, it was a little dangerous as you could not taste the alcohol and I could have easily consumed 2 without knowing better.... alas... I limited myself top just 1. It's near the The Wood restaurant... just look for the stairs that lead DOWN.

We had a puppy with us and the server allowed us to sit on the patio on a busy Saturday. Other than…read morethe multiple wasps, we had a nice lunch. We had a grizzly paw root beer, cauliflower poppers, tuna wonton stack was huge, and Alberta Beef Salad. It was really good! Would return

Our first stop on day 1 of our trip, not by chance but by design. The menu sounded impressive and I…read moreneed to start every Canada trip with poutine! Terrific service, super happy we made it in for happy hour too! A FABulous maple old fashioned, and everything we ate was so delicious. The food could have been a little warmer but just information, not necessarily a critique. Indoor and outdoor seating. Menus and tables could have been cleaner but this place has a bar vibe so....let it go.

Overall the food here was pretty good and on par with what I would expect from a pub. The burger…read morehad a house sauce and BBQ combo on it that was delicious. It's worth noting that this is a double smash burger. The poutine side with the burger was well put together, the fries were crispy and well salted. The fried brussel sprouts on the other hand were a little bit of a confusing dish. This dish is surprisingly quite light on brussel sprouts and seems almost more like it's meant to be a salad. In addition, while the sprouts are fried and crispy, the same cannot be said for the bacon. Overall, I'd like to see more Brussels, crispy bacon to better crumble around the sprouts and less arugula. The burnt ends were a pretty good dish but were little tougher than I would normally expect from a pice of meat like that and had a texture more similar to rib caps instead of brisket. They also didn't seem to have been smoked on a smoker and just had a smokey glaze instead. I really liked the vibe of this place, it's a very relaxed environment to come and unwind at after a long day out in the parks. There's a semi-private outdoor patio with plenty of seating and good spacing between the tables. I also really thought that the service here was great, the staff were all amazing and super friendly. Everything I ordered was brought out quickly and my glasses were always refilled without me even having to ask.

Came here on a Saturday evening and made a reservation on opentable. There was a long wait for an…read moreavailability so we're glad we did that where there was service. We ordered to share: Bison carpaccio: 8/10, the large pieces of black salt(?) was overwhelming the bison, but otherwise very unique and worth trying Burrata salad: 100/10, super refreshing and unique palate of thinly ribboned squash covered with tarragon vinaigrette and burrata. Smoked trout doughnut: 8/10, interesting combination of sweet (donut, lemon glaze) and savory (smoked trout, herbed Crème Fraîche, everything bagel seasoning, pickled shallot) Individually: Strip sirloin: I didn't have this one but 10/10 for work of art presentation. Huge piece of steak though. Roasted chicken: 9/10 myself and one other got the chicken. Tender and well seasoned with sweet and spicy harissa honey glaze and chili crisps. It looked like they gave half a whole chicken to her and the other half to me, huge portions. Probably could've been 3 meals. Peyto's ribs: 9/10 had to get it for the touch of maple paprika. Seared ling cod: 9/10 it's the only portion that remotely made sense for a single person and didn't end with leftovers. The dimly lit atmosphere at Brazen is perfect to unwind in after a long day of hiking and exploring. The portions are generous and flavor profile recommendations between appetizers, mains, and drinks well explored. Highly recommend making an advance reservation to try!

I ordered: 1. Ginger Beef - Certified Angus Beef, Blistered…read moreShishito, Pickled Onion, Ginger Syrup 2. Roasted Zucchini - romesco, toasted almond Ginger beef was alright - tasty sauce, hardly crispy and tender. A little crispy and tender. Roasted Zucchini was cooked perfectly but bland including the sauce which was surprising. No issues with service. Classy, intimate ambience.