We had a wonderful breakfast Rimrock Hotel's restaurant, Primrose. The food was wonderful along with the great views from the table. We were traveling with friends and the four of us decided to go with the buffet. It was an easy choice both dollar wise and amount of items on the buffet. There were plenty of both hot and items from which to choose. It was nice that they had a nice wide variety of juices, both fresh squeezed and bottles. Our table took advantage with plenty of fresh brewed coffee. Our breakfasts consisted of Eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast among other wonderful items available to us. All the food was excellent. I always say that you can taste fresh easily. The team here, and our server was wonderful. Actually the team here was a microcosm of all the wonderful people at both The Primrose and the entire facility. The comforting and relaxing ambiance along with the amazing views help set the tone of this restaurant. Morning was the perfect time to watch the light hitting the lake and Canadian Rockies. I personally kept running outside to photograph the beautiful views and reflections as the sun was rising. KUDO's to the team here. read more

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Great dinner at the Rimrock Hotel's restaurant, Primrose. The restaurant features great views. We had seafood dishes. I had the halibut and my wife had the salmon. We shared a four scallop appetizer which was very good, the scallops were huge and cooked perfectly. Seafood isn't always easy to get right but the scallops, halibut and salmon were all done so well, they were all soft and not overcooked. Prices were a little high but overall it was an excellent meal with great service! read more

PARKER'S TABLE - View from our table - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Food was unreal! We had the bread appetizer, which is served tabled-side with a butter carving. We then had the duck and bison filet with the root vegetables on the side. Both dishes were the best we had in their respective categories. Highly recommend this beautiful newly renovated restaurant and kitchen! read more

Delicious dinner for a party of 6! It's in the Rim Rock Hotel. Give them a try! I heard that the hotel is closing for renovations soon though. Call ahead for reservations. read more

Waited 20+ minutes for water, then another 20 for our order to taken, and then another 20-30 minutes to be told that the appetizer we ordered is unavailable. The manager was very nice in offering a different free appetizer but it doesn't take away from the time that was wasted from exploring Banff itself. After being served the appetizer, we waited at least 45 more minutes for our main courses to be served (after having to inquire about the status of our order). Our food was also served cold. We appreciate the manager's efforts but this was overall not a good experience at all. One other warning -- I ordered the duck breast, which was presented well and delicious. But do not order this if you are very hungry as the portion is SMALL, especially for the price that you pay. read more

PARKER'S TABLE - Duck Breast - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Primrose had a fantastic pasta and wine night, which made for a really fun dining experience. You get to choose your own ingredients, and then they prepare the pasta right in front of you. It tasted absolutely delicious. Another great perk was that selected wines were 50% off, making it even better value. On top of that, there was a large salad and dessert bar, adding even more variety to the meal. Overall, a great concept with excellent food and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely come back for another pasta night! read more

PARKER'S TABLE - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The Primrose is located inside the Rimrock Hotel and with the beautiful views how can you go wrong? We went there for breakfast, and I decided to order the buffet while the kids went for menu meals. The youngest chose off the kids meal, and the older one went with the crème brûlée French toast. Both meals were absolutely fantastic. The buffet itself had lots to offer from the omelette bar to pancakes with topping options and fresh fruit. They did have Eggs Benedict but if that's what you are craving get it off the menu - the one from the buffet had been sitting for a while when we got there at 10 and I couldn't eat it. Service was excellent. They left a jug of water at the table and a carafe of coffee. So why not 5 stars? Cause of the evening meal Such a disappointment. Too few options and only two veggie choices. The kid's dessert were frozen- yes you read that right. And they didn't taken the dessert off the bill despite us bringing it to their attention. Service was slow and the wait staff was chatty amongst themselves. Go for the breakfast but stick to the Larkspur if you want to stay in the hotel for the evening or head into town where you will have more options. The concierge is more than willing to make suggestions. read more

4 star for the food, +1 star for the excellent reception from Chas (forgot his name :(( ). We came here on Thanksgiving day with a reservation, we were warmly greeted at the front, dropped off our thick coats, and proceeded to our window-side table. The staffs were all very accommodating to our never-ending requirements (very persistent in-law lol). I had the seafood bisque with seared scallops, both were appetizer dishes. The rest of my party had main dishes - duck, halibut, and lamb. I would say all the proteins were VERY fresh, especially the scallops! They were all cooked and seasoned to perfection!! The only one I was slightly disappointed in (only because it didn't stand out), was the seafood bisque. However even then, it had lots of bits inside it (lots of fish!). The dishes themselves were not too big (not American-sized lol), but was definitely enough for a normal appetite person. We were also provided a gazpacho with avocado cream on the house as our appetizer, and it was very yummy. Definitely not something we would've ordered but glad to have tried! All the staff were SUPER friendly, and I was very happy with our seating and the fact that we were able to opt for a la carte even on Thanksgiving day. Pricing isn't too bad considering this being quite a fancy hotel restaurant, would recommend if you like mountain views and fancy food! read more

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Located at the Rimrock hotel in Banff, we were surprised that the restaurant was offered with a breakfast buffet. Cost of buffet is $32 per person which includes cold and hot choices. We chose this because to our knowledge, Ontario still didn't have any such buffet. Plenty of fruits and smoke salmon. Great choices of pea bacon or normal bacon and sausage. poached eggs or scrambled. However, you can order an omelette done right Infront of you. Of course, there is à la carte with plenty of veggie options. The restaurant offers breath taking views of the Rocky mountain..just imagine. Our server was professional and very attentive. Rimrock hotel offers amongst it's restaurants, it's four diamond restaurant, Eden and the widely popular Primrose. $$-$$$ read more

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While staying at the Rimrock Hotel in Banff my family and I went to the Primrose to grab breakfast - We all enjoyed the freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh brewed coffee and our breakfasts which consisted of eggs benedict, pancakes and French toast. Our server was wonderful and personable, sharing some of the great spots around Banff to check out. The Primrose itself hosts a fresh and welcoming ambiance too - The room is well lit with daylight and picture perfect views of the Canadian Rockies. Thank you so much for such a great stay and for keeping us well fed. read more

Very happy we stopped in for the breakfast buffet on a Saturday morning during our stay. We were seated at a mountain view table and it was lovely to enjoy that amazing view while we enjoyed our breakfast. Wiwi our server was absolutely adorable and lovely. She was the perfect amount of attentive and personable. The buffet had a great variety: eggs Benny, omelette bar, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, variety of baked goods, lots of fruit, cheese, deli meat, smoked salmon and I'm sure I'm missing something. The coffee was very good and I loved my mimosa. Great location and variety of food. My kids would have loved it too if they were with us this visit. read more

Ambiance and service is great. Food is alright, nothing spectacular. Lamb shank is great though but pasta dishes will not wow you. View in the background makes up for everything though. read more

Christmas Breakfast was a very special one at the Primrose with my family as we were staying at the Rimrock Resort Hotel during our visit to Banff. This delicious superfood parfait, layered up with Greek yogurt, homemade granola, chia seeds and hemp seeds, and topped with blueberries and honey whipped cream, was all I needed to get me in the Christmas spirit. The granola had a good crunch with the right sweetness which paired well with the Greek yogurt, while the honey whipped cream added a touch of sweetness and flavour. High in protein, low in sugar, this parfait was definitely dessert worthy, yet breakfast appropriate!! read more

PARKER'S TABLE - Superfood Parfait - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The food is alway great here 3 time now The staff is awesome But PJ is just the best quick with a joke always on top with what's going on Just the best waiter you can have or get read more

This dining experience was fantastic! The view is unbeatable from just about every table. We ordered the prawns and the seafood bisque for appetizers and we were impressed right off the bat. Dinner was halibut with a side of truffled polenta and the beef striploin - both were wonderful. The staff was also SO attentive. Our waiter, Carl, answered all of our questions and was very friendly. Everyone pitched in to clear empty plates and to ensure we had everything we needed. We were so impressed with our experience! It was the best dinner we had in Banff. read more

We had breakfast here twice. It's on 6th floor. Service was friendly. Bread section, lachs and cheese section and fruits are excellent. Warm food section even had two kinds of egg benedict! Coffee in a pot on every table was nice. Yeah, the view was good here also. read more

PARKER'S TABLE - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The Bottom Line: It is worth going to the Rimrock for the Eggs Benedict at the Primrose alone. Try: Eggs Benedict Avocado French Toast Hash Browns Pro: The food. The food! They are the most perfect poached eggs I have ever had. They even momentarily made me forget about the beautiful views outside. The hash browns were light and flavorful, yet substantial. The french toast was thick and satisfying. The service was friendly, quick, and professional. They did their job, and let the food be the star. Con: It is too far away to visit regularly. read more

Ordered beep tenderloin steak medium rare. Delivered it well done. Waited 20 minutes for waiter to return and he clearly saw it was well done, and he said he'd remake it. Then 10 minutes later the manager came by and asked what I'd like done, and when I explained that it was supposed to be medium rare not well done for a beef tenderloin $50 steak he said there wasn't much left and questioned it. I don't expect that from the manager of a premium dining establishment. There was well Over half of it left, waiter even said it was well done and more would have been if they came by sooner. I'm not one to complain about food but this manager has no clue and needs training or to go work in fast food instead. read more

Disappointing eggs Benedict. No English muffin, scarce sauce, homemade back bacon was fatty, and very tough with a charcoal taste as they had grilled it too. The hash browns where not crispy smashed but rather deep fried chunks. I would not recommend it, go down to Banff ace and get an Egg McMuffin... you'll be happier. read more

Amazing black truffle pasta. The ambiance is beautiful and the staff are very friendly. They need more management photos of the room and food because this photo does not do justice. I hope more people yelp this place because it is one of my favorite meals here in Banff. read more

We felt the food was mediocre at best for dinner. Their breakfast buffet is excellent though. The views are lovely and the staff was super friendly but it didn't save the bland food for dinner. My friend had the Sweet Pea soup which claims to have coconut and I had the Truffle infused Parsnip soup. My Truffle soup didn't have any signs of truffle but definitely had a coconut under tone while my friend's pea soup didn't have any coconut flavor. They didn't get mixed up as the pea soup is green. The pea soup definitely had a better flavor as the Truffle soup was bland and even needed some salt. For entrees, I had the halibut and again it was underwhelming. My friend had the venison loin and it was decent. For a high rated hotel, I would expect a really amazing restaurant. There are much better restaurants in town. read more

Staying at the Rimrock resort, we decided to dine at The Primrose to not have to leave the property again with our littles after returning from a soak at the Banff Hot Springs close by. We were seated at a table away from window. Asked Hostess if there were any window tables available and observed a few parties ready to leave, they said no. We had no issues waiting for a table to be cleared. Our server Summer arrived, asked to be seated at window table that came available, she accommodated our request. Son has multiple food allergies and typically the Chef meets us and discusses dinner options available for him, no Chef. Server went back to the kitchen several times to rely our questions and to confirm ingredients for what our son could or could not have. Would have been easier if the Chef came out to speak to us. We ordered à la carte, since the pasta buffet was not appealing to us nor safe for son. Drinks took a while and bread arrived without plates. Kids meals came with salad starter. Then our mains took awhile and required prompting of the server to check. Asked for bread plates, server delegated task and next server stood by not knowing where to deliver plates as table number was wrong. Mains were good, but the wait for them was long given most diners were eating self-serve pasta buffet. Server didn't come back to fill water nor take our plates away until we requested our bill. We would have liked to stay for a coffee and dessert, but was turned off on how long our dinner service was especially as à la carte diners. Too much socializing amongst wait staff. Not enough attention to à la carte diners. Servers confused of where to deliver meals. I expected service to be on point with our meal. Attention to service detail was really lacking at the Primrose. I really hope this impression or experience repeats itself if we choose to dine at Eden on our next visit to Rimrock. read more

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Great care and effort into the presentation and plating. Exceptional views and ambiance. Wasn't a fan of the wine list. How do you overcook a filet!!!! read more

Get breakfast buffet with a fantastic view of the mountains. Tons of options of pastries, fruits, egg bennies, bacon, cereals, pancakes, potatoes and custom made omlete was super yummy. We come here everytime we stay at Rimrock read more

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Their breakfast buffet is great. However never been for lunch or dinner. Breakfast buffet had a nice selection of fruits, meats, juices, and breakfast items including lox read more

Understaffed and mediocre. Waited long time to be greeted and offered coffee, then was approached by someone to "take my order", kind of what I'd expect at Denny's, but not at The Rimrock. Decided against breakfast there at it was not looking promising, and just ordered some breakfasts to go to take back to my kids. Was not told: we have no takeout bags, we can't really accommodate your order. If they had told me I would have just ordered room service. read more

I have no complains about this place. I had breakfast with a gorgeous view. We were seated almost immediately. The breakfasts were a bit expensive, but so is everything at this hotel. The breakfast was still amazing. The server was incredibly nice and accommodating. Being vegetarian I was afraid I wouldn't have an option. There's meat, vegan, and vegetarian options. read more

PARKER'S TABLE - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Primrose is absolutely superb. The views from the window-side tables are amazing, and the service is way above par! Our server Tommy was helpful and hilarious, laughing and joking with us all through dinner. Since I'm not a fan of goat cheese, I opted to order two appetizers instead of the vegetarian entree. The tomato bisque was a little more sour than I'm used to, but the tomato salad was superb. (Yes, I realize this was a LOT of tomato.) The rest of my family ordered seafood and meat dishes, all of which were immensely enjoyed. My dad also liked the Caesar salad. This place isn't cheap by any means, but the hotel gave us a $20 coupon. read more

Our server Carl was fantastic! We enjoyed our salmon dinner with the amazing views. Thank you Carl for a wonderful dining experience!

It was a strong three star place. In relation to the rest of the places in Banff, you cannot do much better. Views are spectacular no matter where you sit. The entire view is of the mountains. Food was good and priced extremely reasonable (again, not cheap but extremely fair based on local pricing). I had a lamb shank, very generous portion. It was good but the meat was not falling off the bone as you would expect. You definitely need to use a knife. My husband had paparedelley pasta with elk, it was good but nothing to rave about. We had rum baba for dessert, it is a traditional dessert with pineapple, this one also had pomegranate ice scream on a side. But this dessert was a deconstructed version of it, everything on a side, even rum in its separate glass. Very tasty, probably better quality than the entrees. Service was good, but the waiter was a bit too chatty. I think they train them to do small talk with everyone, which is a bit annoying if you do not feel like talking to anyone but to the company at your table. read more

PARKER'S TABLE - lamb shank - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Went here specifically for the fondue since the other two options (Waldhaus and Grizzly Bear House) were either closed/weren't as easily capable of handling a party of one. Got there 45 minutes before they opened, watched over a dozen people get lost, or not able to figure out that Primrose was Primrose. Despite the menu being there, it is poorly marked. (Rimrock is VERY poorly mapped out.) The restaurant is huge, but still was pretty empty. Eden and Larkspur suck in most of the foot traffic. Primrose basically tries to be the halfway between both of those restaurants, so fancy dining but not Eden level of it. Fondue came out and it was well....... it was a plated dinner that could be eaten on its own, with a side of lukewarm dipping cheese. It took me two minutes to try and figure out, via component analysis, that it was indeed the fondue. The cooking and plating was asinine because it was done to look good on a plate, not to be functional at dipping. The pepper was so overcooked that it couldn't stay on a fork. The lamb still had bone on it. The asparagus needed to be cut into bite-size pieces because it was the entire shoot. So they go through all that prep work and I still had to cut everything up and dig around to find stuff. My server was okay, but there was some other one that was so overly chatty and wouldn't shut up, schmoozing for tips by the looks of it. He spent 15 minutes dealing with just one table's drink orders. They also have this weird behavior of someone taking your orders but someone else bringing out your food. Odd. By the time I was done I was lamenting how I wasted my dinner there and should have gone somewhere else. And given my bill at the end, I definitely could have done better for less too. read more

We chose this place to celebrate my wife's birthday and had reserved in advance - they had booked a seat by the window with a view and it was great. The service was great and everyone greeted my wife on her birthday. The food however did not meet up to our expectations - the soup was too bland and the seared halibut was tasteless as well. The ravioli mushroom was the lone dish that tasted true to its description in the menu. The extra star is due to their service - they even got us a dessert on the house to celebrate my wife's birthday! Go here if you like to dine with a view but don't expect much from the food! read more

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My goodness, if you're staying at the Rimrock Hotel, brunch at the Primrose Dining Room is a must: The food there is really quite good! We received impeccable service from our server, Alex, and I couldn't have been happier! Some things they have in their buffet that other hotel buffets or restaurants don't often offer include a smoothie dispenser, a fabulous omlette bar, and some good varieties of pastries that I don't often see at these places. I understand that the plated meals are great here too but I couldn't have been happier with the buffet. This room also has a great view of the mountains from this room and the chairs are rather comfortable too. read more

We ate breakfast here almost every day. The buffet was delicious and had lots of good options for everyone in our family of 5. We were always seated right away and we had great service. The coffee is a little weak, but you can get some at the RimRock Cafe on your way back to your room. Overall, fantastic for families. read more

Never having been to the Rimrock Hotel before, my family and I decided to try the Primrose based on the menu featured on the website. I had the Alberta Marriage (a combo of braised fork-tender Alberta beef rib and steelhead trout) and it was oh so delicious! Service was superb, gracious, and attentive without being intrusive. read more

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Kitchen doesn't seem to know its own menu? We are here for a week to celebrate our honeymoon and always come here for our breakfast. Service has been great- except lacking familiarity with the menu. First visit was exceptional, great service, great food and amazing view of the mountain. Our second visit: I ordered the breakfast special where the menu clearly stated it comes with "potato hash & fruit salad" and "grilled asparagus". However our server told me firmly that I need to choose between potato hash and fruit salad. I thought maybe the menu had a typo and let it go. Food came, and of course it didn't come with "grilled asparagus". I did not bring it up to our server thinking the menu was outdated. Our third visit: I ordered the same breakfast special, this time I was told I should get both "potato hash" and "fruit salad". Food came and AGAIN they forgot the "grilled asparagus", this time I decided not to let it go and asked for a copy of the menu just to make sure my brain wasn't playing tricks on me. I was right, our server took a look at the menu after we told her it should come with the grilled asparagus and quickly realized we were right. She promptly brought out the grilled asparagus and offered tea and coffee for us to take away. I appreciate her attitude but this is not the service I expect from Rimrock restaurants. This is a high end restaurant but as a customer I need to triple check with server to get my meals right? I mean if the mistake only happened on one visit that is fine but when same mistake happen again the next day simply tells you how unfamiliar the kitchen is with its own menu. Check your meal and make sure you get what you paid for!!! read more

Great food and a great view! Thought we were going for Italian but turns out it's more of an american menu. I ended up having the filet, which was excellent, and my husband had the pheasant, which was on the lighter side and a little underwhelming. We enjoyed a nice bottle of red wine and also enjoyed the maple dessert, which was exquisite. Great service as well! read more

Two friends, my husband and I enjoyed three nights at the Rimrock the week of August 7 and enjoyed breakfast daily in the Primrose. Lily was a delight to have as our server. The food was delicious and very large portions the first morning and after that we ordered sides only. The one MAJOR complaint is my two friends ordered the mousse trio one evening and told the server they wanted to share it and when it came there was not enough on the plate for a two year old. The mousse trio was three of the smallest dollops I have ever seen - actually the smallest with two tiny meringue cookies. I asked the server if any of the desserts were big enough to share and she said no not really. However for the price you would think they would have been. The only disappointment and someone should revisit their dessert menu. read more

Excellent food quality with fantastic views. Great service provided by Anil each morning for breakfast and Winchester one evening for dinner. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend. read more

Lovely restaurant! We had a wonderful meal and the prices were very reasonable for this type of resort hotel. Again the staff was very friendly and professional! read more