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

I stepped in here to meet some friends who were based in Banff, while I was hiding in Canmore in…read morethe evening. Fair warning the steaks do not come with sides! You have to order them and they claim they are shareable in what is a rice bowl size O_O. I just was disappointed. It's a nice looking restaurant- there's shareable oversized steaks? But I never found myself a sharing person with steaks because it just feels like a food court experience at that point. When booking the reservation we notified there were two bday people- there were no complimentary desserts, Rather saddening because the price point was steep.

Offering great outdoor patio seating in downtown Banff, the foot was excellent and service was…read moregreat.

Quiet diner-style restaurant in Banff…read more I had the chili and it was very chunky heavy on the peppers, but came with sour cream and a side of cornbread (which was delicious). They charge for lemon water, which was the first time I've ever encountered some place of the sort, but it was listed on the menu so that information was clear.

For a pub on top of a mountain, WOW this food is DELICIOUS and the vibes are epic. What a great way…read more to end a hike with a delicious meal and beer. I really liked the vibes of the bar, it seems like a cozy spot to welcome travelers near and far. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the service was smooth and fast. I would highly recommend this smokehouse!

Honestly one of the best burgers I've had in a long time…read more I did not have super high expectations given this restaurant was at the top of a mountain, but I was pleasantly surprised. Super flavorful, fresh, and delicious. Not to mention the fantastic view!! Prices were a little expensive, but I did save a couple dollars by purchasing the burger in advance. Definitely recommend stopping here if you're at the top of the mountain!

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.

Had a wonderful early evening meal and talked with the owner/chef. The cod was excellent. Cocktails…read more(margarita and sangria) were tasty. Everything well prepared. Enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend.

After an afternoon in Banff, we returned to Canmore and decided to eat at the Elita Restaurant run…read moreby a gracious Ukrainian couple. They have a fairly large variety of food on their menu. My wife had the Ukrainian vegetarian perogies and I had the beef and mushroom stroganoff. Both of our meals were excellent. Very friendly and attentive service.

From the decor to the service to the meal, we loved it all! Unbelievable ribeye (we never would…read morehave ordered that w/o our servers recommendation). Don't miss out on the cheesy bread because it was We ordered the mashed potatoes and carrots for our sides and would do so again! The only thing that wasn't mind boggling was the mud pie (we've had better). Expensive but what isn't in Banff?

Reserved on Good Friday for a birthday dinner. Ordered two of the $79 fix price combo that…read moreincluded an appetizer of French onion soup, beef tar tar or beef dumpling. The main was a 6 or 10oz steak or upgraded ribs. Appetizers were mash potato, carrots and cabbage. And dessert was crème brule or a chocolate mud pie that was a chocolate ice cream. I dunno if this is a Banff thing but most restaurants celebrate bdays in some way- I didn't see it really celebrated here. We were travelling celebrating a joint birthday my partner and I. We love festive and cheesy. So this was not the place. But cool matches as a restaurant souvenir.

They deserve more than 5 stars! That kitchen was efficient and is holding down the Japanese culture…read morein Canmore! We came 5 days in a row for the matcha. Such a pleasant surprise to see it in the area. It's a hot spot so definitely plan to wait for the matcha. The quality is worth it.

This is truly a hidden gem in Canmore. I'm surprised to find this small town has decent amount of…read moreAsian foods. While searching for Japanese food and this place came up as a breakfast & brunch. Located inside a garden store with a beautiful Mountains view. I ordered the traditional Japanese breakfast and everything was delicious ! I also had the Hojicha latte and it was so refreshing. The server was attentive, kept asking if everything was okay. I'd definitely recommend this place if you ever in town and looking for Asian cuisine.