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.

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.

We came in late September and had such a great experience with our server Amy that we came back a…read moresecond time that week. Brazen had fantastic drinks, food and dessert. We tried the burrata, tuna tartar, ribs, seared cod, ginger beef, potatoes, roasted carrots, and crème brûlée. The special highlights were the ginger beef, potatoes and crème brûlée. I really want to post a picture of the crème brûlée but it'll ruin the delightful surprise presentation when it arrives to your table. Just order it and you won't regret it! The restaurant is cozy and easy location to find. Bathrooms are part of the hotel and clean to use. Highly recommend this spot if you're in Banff and ask for Amy's table! She's so fun, hilarious, and attentive and will take excellent care of you.

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.

Basic pub menu- but offered with a culinary flair not commonly found! Apologies for sounding like a…read morefoodie but the kitchen offered flavours that I would not expect: Burger Sauce that is kicked up with a little horseradish (not the mundane 1000 dressing knockoffs found in every other restaurant) that made their cheeseburger remarkable while the shareable sausage board offered the best contrast of a juicy (not greasy) sausage with a chewy (not tooth breaking) pretzel and a cheese sauce with just a little kick of pepper. We visited mid-week mid-afternoon and had the place to ourselves but can imagine the place rocks at night and during high season. Definitely worth a visit!

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!

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!

Good Folk (in the Otter Hotel), 600 Banff Avenue, Banff Alberta…read more On the next to last day of a 12-day rail vacation from Washington, D.C. to Banff, Kevin Guadagnoli, my travel advisor from Amtrak Vacations, had booked me a two-night stay at The Canoe Hotel & Suites. He had booked my bus transport from Banff to the airport in Calgary, and while I waited for the bus I had time for breakfast before the bus arrived. Right next door to The Canoe the Otter Hotel offered meals at the on-site restaurant, Good Folk. I was looking for a light breakfast, and Halle promptly brought me a menu and some water. The variety of offerings was excellent: in the listing were steelhead trout gravlax (dill goat cheese, pickled Spanish onion, everything bagel, rosti bravas, $25CAD), banana caramel French toast (double smoked bacon, candied squash seeds, Canadian maple syrup, vanilla crème fraiche, $22CAD), and the Good Folk Breakfast (two eggs, duck fat rosti bravas, sourdough toast, choice of wild board chorizo sausage, double smoked bacon or ancho squash & cippolini onion, $22CAD). Hoping to keep it light, I asked Halle for a mimosa ($13), and from the list of side dishes I ordered two poached eggs with sourdough toast and house-made strawberry-mango jam ($13). In short order Halle was back with my order and a refill on my water. She was pleasant, attentive, and did a great job throughout the meal. The restaurant was spacious, well-lit, offered a full bar, permitted low-volume conversations, and was ready with no waiting. There was both indoor and outdoor seating (this was July), and the mountain views from my table were awe-inspiring.

I found this little gem of an eatery on the outer skirts of Banff Town. I was looking for a place…read morethat I have never dined at before in Banff. I went searching for a menu that looked elevated and had a diverse offering that would satisfy my party of four who wanted to eat local meat, fish and vegetarian/vegan options. I landed on Good Folk which is a fairly new restaurant (A little more than a year old) located in the Otter Hotel. The staff was attentive, efficient, personable, well versed with the menu and able to comment on their recommendations from tasting the dishes themselves. A well appointed bar and mixologist capable of concocting four diverse drink orders ranging from a Hendrick's Dirty Martini up, shaken with olives, a smokey Manhattan and two mocktails.

We came to Hello Sunshine (as a group of 8) after a long day of hiking and driving and had the best…read moredinner of our trip! Our server, Rob, was incredibly attentive and friendly--plus he gave some great menu recommendations. The decor was beautiful, and we were seated in a circle around a fireplace. Alberta Beef Tataki, 5/5 -- Not a huge portion but we savored every bite. This was incredible. Maui Wowie Roll, 4/5 -- So delicious, but could've used more ahi tuna King Salmon Sashimi, 5/5 -- No notes, this was amazing Spicy King Salmon Press, 4/5 -- Loved the red miso flavor. Would've liked more salmon on top of the rice. Smoky Ginger Margarita, 4/5 -- Great tartness and not overly smoky. Great drink! If I'm ever back in Banff, there's no question we would return to Hello Sunshine!

Hellooo?? Why didn't we eat here sooner? This is def one of the highlights to such a surprisingly…read morefoodcentric adventure up north. The menu is quite extensive and there's options for everyone. Food portions are great and we loved most of what we ordered but my personal faves were the miso glazed beef ribs, yuzu slaw, and bao buns combo. You can cut the ribs up and stuff them into the buns and top it off with the slaw *chefs kiss*. The drinks were yum, I got the NA matcha colada which I think was the best option out of the spirit free offerings. For dessert we tried the mile high miso pie which was very indulgent and a bit too sweet for us but very interesting combo of flavors esp if you love savory over sweet. The interior is gorgeous and there's a karaoke room in the back for parties. Plenty of bathrooms which are private rooms, love. They even have their own merch out front lol. I'm a fan and def would return when I'm back in Banff.

Came here because we were soooo hungry (after long flight) and this place is nearby…read more It was happy hour hence they hv very limited (happy hour) menu. Huge place. Beautiful. Nice ambience. My friend is vegetarian and they were so kind to accommodate her request (menu is not on the list but they were generously prepped sth). And we wanted dessert (again, not on the happy hour menu and dinner time is still few hours away), they gladly bring out the dessert as well. Our server was very kind and attentive and proactive. He doesnt just simply say yes or no, but actually offer alternatives (he knows more about the kitchen after all). Because of him, our stomach was happy and we had energy to start our first exploration! Food wise, we had soup, bison slider, and a dessert (forgot the name). All is delish!!! So happy!! Not only our first meal upon arriving is yummy but we received kind services. Highly recommended.

I love this restaurant!!! I saw the restaurant online and it was recommended for brunch but I came…read morehere for dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything was so good, from the food, the service and the vibes. I was sitting at the bar and I really love the server/bartender that was serving us. He was really sweet and gave really good recommendations. I really enjoyed the special poutine and the spaghetti. Also the cocktails here are really good too! Overall, definitely will be back and recommend this place!!! 10/10!!!

Ramsay Lounge is a hidden gem located within the Fairmont Banff Springs. I remember walking through…read morethe area during a visit in September 2019 but the lounge wasn't open. However, during a more recent visit (June 2022), we were able to stop for a post-dinner beverage. Only open Friday to Tuesday from 5pm to 11pm, Ramsay Lounge is worth checking out after a long day of exploring the breathtaking Banff area and Banff Springs hotel. Maxime L. took great care of my friend and me despite it being a bit busy on the Monday evening we were there. Anyway, definitely stop and enjoy this tucked-away secret spot for yourself!

David is your mixologist here. His take on the Tom Collins with walnut bitters and and orange front…read morewas amazing. Next up? I asked him to bring something he wanted to make. Elderflower liquor, lemon zest, 10 year Glenmorangie was a revelation that even left my booze averse wife saying "that's wonderful". Thank you David! The meal and service was as fantastic as the beverages. Thank you Gabrielle! Thank you both for helping us have a fantastic 18th anniversary when that hotel, the whole town and even Canmore was booked up!

I've been to High Rollers on a few occasions, bowing, snacks and beers. It does all three really…read morewell! Usually we go in wintertime for a bit of entertainment and a heat. It's a great spot to warm up on a cold Albertan evening. It's a small old fashioned bowling alley and they have created a fun atmosphere. There is a strong focus on the beer options and the record collection by the DJ booth. If you are looking for a fun place to hang out after a day on the slopes, I'd recommend booking a lane, grabbing a couple of those delicious pizzas and knocking back some craft beer.

Went on a Tuesday for 59 cent wing night. Had a reservation for dinner and 2 lanes for bowling…read more Don't go too late because the kitchen closes at 10! The wings were spectacular and even better because they were discounted! The place is so fun, with a DJ and arcade games. Great for a night out!

This was SUPER packed on a Friday afternoon, of course it's 60 and sunny and absolutely gorgeous…read morehere so it's a great day to visit This patio does NOT have a happy hour- so if you're here between 3-5p we missed that there was a happy hour at a different bar... oops Anyway- you're paying for the view right? We had one glass of wine; one beer and the soft pretzel with butter/ mustard seed Definitely needs more mustard seed (or even mustard?) for the zing. Service staff were very friendly!

Hours incorrect online, not open at 6pm when advertised open til 9:30pm. Overpriced drinks…read moreobviously but both bars closed on the mountain on a holiday weekend is unacceptable