Lots of easy parking in front. A little fancier inside than expected which made for a nice date dinner. Staff were great. We tried the white wine flight for $26.32. They were all very drinkable which was nice but none I would search out at a wine store. Boyfriend tried the Cesear and found it "different" - it looked very dilute to me. Wound not get again. He also tried The Help cocktail - 8/10 not the best but not bad. For entree I got the Pork Schnitzel and he got the Wild Boar Tagliatelle. Pork Schnitzel: 10/10 was very happy with my portion, tastes, and flavors. 100% would come and get again. Wild Boar Tagliatelle: boyfriend was very happy with it. It tasted to much like classic pasta to me - smaller portion that I would have liked too - a handful more noodles would be good! Boyfriend was still hungry after his meal - so we got dessert. We tried Lemon Tartelette: 9.5/10, my only critique is that the tart was Very very small and hardly enough to share. Flavor was 10/10 and the raspberry gelato was 12/10 good. and Mango Cheesecake in a jar: boyfriend liked, but its cream cheese mousse and I Really do not like this - personal preference so I won't rate it. Boyfriend found it very filling/heavy but liked the flavors. read more

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My family and I ate at the Sage Bistro for a final nice dinner in Canmore and were not disappointed! We all got different meals, many with slight alterations and all absolutely loved our food. As well, our drinks were delicious and our service was excellent. It is a little outside the center town of Canmore and seems to be a hidden gem. It is a cute lodge feel with a nice outdoor patio. Would come again on my next trip to Banff/Canmore for sure! read more

Sage Bistro - Steelhead trout - French Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Phenomenal!!!! The food was so good. The service was exceptional. The Gnocchi was to die for. Trout amazing. Calamari melted in your mouth. One of my fav restaurants in Canmore! I recommend you do family style so you can sample more :) read more

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Nice atmosphere. Good friendly service. Tasty beer. Unfortunatly my escargot was cold . read more

Sage Bistro - Dining area - French Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Morel mushroom gnocchi are excellent. Save bread for the sauce! Also enjoyed the stuffed Yorkshire pudding and the crab & seafood cakes. All dessert made in house. Yum! Attentive service. Small quiet bistro in an easily accessible location. read more

Sage Bistro - Lemon tartelette with raspberry-lime sorbetto - French Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

It was late and we were hungry, but not starving as we had a late lunch. We ordered the bread to start, French onion soup, and salads for our mains. We also ordered the flight of red which I thought was great for the price and you got to try the chef selection of 3 different reds. Our sever was the only one working, but she was still attentive to all of us that were there (I think there were 3 large parties and us). I thought the French onion soup could have had a little bit more taste, but maybe I just like things a little more on the saltier side... the salad hit the spot, and who doesn't like baguettes with butter? Beautiful ambiance and a nice place for a date or friends to hang out. There were a couple of things I would have loved to try, maybe I will have to go back an empty stomach... read more

Sage Bistro - Chicken salad - French Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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This little gem was recommended by our massage therapist Mackenzie from One Wellness. It surpassed our expectations. Reggie was our server and he was fantastic. His recommendations were spot on. The French Onion Soup was one of the best I've ever had super rich and cheesy. The Alberta Beef Burger with the added gruyere cheese and kennebec fries was just amazing. This is a definite must and we will definitely be back. Thank you Reggie and Sage Bistro for the awesome experience. read more

Sage Bistro - Alberta Beef Burger with added gruyere cheese and kennebec fries...delicious burger. Homemade patty. Oh sooo GOOD!! - French Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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This place is a gem. I was surprised it wasn't busier for Saturday morning breakfast. The ricotta pancakes with lemon curd and blueberry compote were amazing, as were the spicy chicken apricot sausages. So flavourful! My husband's eggs and bacon were perfect, the potatoe wedges beautifully seasoned and crispy. Then there was the homemade rhubarb strawberry jam for his toast. So good! Apparently this place has been around since 1964. Great food and excellent service by Francesca! Lastly, heated plates that kept your food warm. Nice touch! Great all around. Will be back. read more

Have been coming here for years and it doesn't disappoint. Went for brunch with a party of 7. Service was quick and attentive. All of our orders were brought out as ordered with exception of bringing some jam for toast. That took some time to get. Will return again! read more

After a 6 hour drive from the states, we saw Wine & Bistro, so we walked in to check it out. It was Happy Hour (2-5) 25% of everything on the menu, including wine. We had the trout, the beet salad and the lamb shank. All beautifully prepared with fresh ingredients and delicious! read more

Very disappointing! Visited the Sage a few years ago, absolutely loved it. Was very excited to return for a friend's wedding supper, however to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Despite being aware that the wedding supper was being held here the restaurant seemed to be understaffed, the bar where the dinner was held was not open and the waitress would have to go downstairs for each drink. Speaking of waitress, Sheila, was very unfriendly, it's as if requesting her to do the tasks of her job were too much for her and she was obviously annoyed by simple requests such as drink orders. In an effort to make things easier our table stacked their plates when they were done with their appetizers yet Sheila requested we not do that as it only "made her job harder" but then proceeded to stack the plates. Her delivery of simple messages was matter of fact and abrupt. To summarize I would say Sheila has no personality, definitely not one for the service industry! Furthermore we preordered menu selections from a list provided by Sage. Prior to dinner we were asked to tell the waitress what our selections were so they would know where to bring each plate, at that point several of us were told not only was the Caesar salad not an option, that don't have one on their menu and never have... There was also no dessert options just a set dessert, despite the previous menu having several dessert options. Of the food that was served, the chicken was very bland, and the salmon was watery, and flavourless, possibly previously frozen. At another point we were informed that the children were making too much noise for the patrons downstairs, however 7 of the 20 guests were children despite being told in advance there would be multiple children. They also accused the groom of being intoxicated despite not being able to get a drink. We were only there a total of three hours, and no drinks were served while dinner was being served. Despite this service bar tabs had an additional 18% service charge, as you imagine that did not bode well given how we were treated! If you like being mistreated, waiting for your drinks and being overcharged then the Sage is a must! read more

The building is a unique log building structure and the decor and atmosphere inside is relaxing and inviting. Beautiful wall hangings make beautiful accents. The staff are really good at what they do. They are friendly, engaging and very helpful in making a selection and telling you about their specials. Some of my favourite dishes are RED WINE & ROSEMARY-BRAISED LAMB SHANK - Lamb Jus + roasted garlic-scallion Yukon gold mash + market vegetables CHICKEN SUPREME CORDON BLEU Valbella ham + Gruyère + Morel mushroom cream sauce + house-made gnocchi + market vegetables DUCK LEG CONFIT Duck fat braised leg + shallot & red wine Demi-glace + roasted fingerling potatoes + market vegetables MOROCCAN LAMB FETA BURGER butterleaf + tomato + Feta cheese Lime-cucumber aioli + pomme frites MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH House smoked brisket + rustic sourdough light rye + sauerkraut + grainy Dijon aioli + pomme frites Can't say enough good things about this place. You have to try it out yourself. You won't be disappointed. read more

Was Here with a group of colleagues for a special function. Loved this setting from the top floor - It felt like a log cabin, with the Mountain View all around us. The food itself is good, quality for a group setting. I ordered the schnitzel which was really good and fresh. I did not care for the dessert. The staff were friendly and attentive. read more

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This was a very lacklustre meal. I like the restaurant with its log cabin construction and cozy tables. The layout is neat and the view of the mountains is pretty. They have a pretty good wine selection as well. I had the "confit Cornish hen with red rice pilaf , savory sage-bourbon pan gravy, and market vegetables" and my dining companion had the pork chop. They warn you the pork chop will take about 20 minutes which is fine if you're there for a leisurely dinner which we were. But when it made its long awaited entrance it was tough and overlooked. I asked the server for a recommendation when I couldn't decide between the macaroni and cheese or the Cornish hen. She told me it depended whether I wanted pasta or Cornish hen. Thanks I guess? Not really what I expect from fine dining. My Cornish hen was ok. Not horrible. It was mostly bland. By the end of our mediocre meals we had enough and didn't go for dessert. read more

Sage Bistro - It was dark but the food here looks about as bland as it tasted. - French Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Best meal we had on our vacation in Canada! We went to celebrate my 40th, this meal added the final touch of a great day. Server was so friendly and recommended fantastic wine! Had the Calamari, bread and salad. All dips and dressings are homemade. And then had the cordon blue...delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Big mistake coming here for dinner. The only plus here was that the manager gave us our meals for free... which my wife didn't eat any of hers. She had ordered a steak medium rare which came medium well. She had it sent back. Meanwhile, I am sitting there with my meal and my wife "watching" me eat... really poor service. Finally her steak arrives but it looked like they had tried to assemble a steak out of two chunks of meat....? My wife asked the waiter about the meat. He proceeded to tell her that both steaks were done perfectly and that implied that she didn't know how a steak should look. At this point, my wife asked him to return the meal. He offered to get her something else, but at this point, she had had enough.... especially at the prices that they are charging. We asked for the bill, as I had eaten most of my meal. The waiter said that there wasn't going to be a bill. With all of the good reviews here on Yelp, we had high hopes for this restaurant. Maybe it was just a bad night? read more

The service was good, and the atmosphere cozy. Ate here with friends twice during my stay in Canmore. Both times was not disappointed! Tried the soup of the day both times and enjoyed. The risotto was VERY rich (couldn't finish it) but delicious. Second time around I went for the "Salmon Salad" which is salmon on a bed of herbed/seasoned couscous. Not exactly what I imagined when I thought "salad" but it was really really good. Apparently the owner is a chef (I seem to remember from France)? I typically find you can taste the difference at a local one-off place with a chef-owner - this was no exception. You can tell a lot of thought and love goes into the menu. The kitchen is open too and the staff look like they're having a good time. They have Wild Life Gin which is local, I enjoyed trying that. I didn't get into the wine and beer list really but it looks like they have a nice selection. The location is a little bit interesting (middle of residential area off the highway (ie not downtown Canmore) - BUT it's definitely a gem. It was late October and cold when we were there so we sat inside but apparently it's right off a bike path that runs from downtown and the patio is great in the summer! read more

Decided to try Sage bistro tonight as I was looking for a place to have dinner on my own. Sometimes when you go into a restaurant on your own you can feel quite uncomfortable. Sheila greeted me and was so pleasant and attentive during my stay there at the restaurant.. Food was excellent I would definitely recommend a lobster bisque as a sidenote the wine was doing good too. Special thank you to Sheila read more

We had those wonderful Lobster fritters and an awesome antipasto plater for two with salmon, duck, different cheeses and spreads. But the best of all was a s'mores chocolate tart. Very friendly and quick service. Wednesday is wine night, you get every bottle half prize! Highly recommend this place for a laid back evening! read more

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Excellent experience from start to finish. We enjoyed everything ... delicious! Server was fantastic and enjoyed all his recommendations, especially the calamari! 5 Stars! read more

If you're in a large group and are looking for good customer service this is NOT the place to go. As someone who works in the restaurant industry myself I was absolutely shocked that this is what their standards for guests are. Our servers were snappy and ignorant. Very unorganized considering we booked our reservation weeks ahead of time. Not to mention, my entire group pre-ordered our meals and still had to wait over and hour and a half for our food. When we finally did get our food, the fish and chicken was watery and none of the steaks were cooked to what we had asked. Had a better time in the cab ride home. read more

Came here for our last dinner in Canmore on the recommendation of our hotel. The service was excellent but the food was just okay. We ordered the French onion soup and green salad to start and they were good, not spectacular but definitely not bad. We then had the pork belly and the lamb shank for our main course. The pork belly was good, but the vegetables had a candied fruit added, that overwhelmed the veggies with sweetness. The lamb shank was very tender and the veggies were cooked to perfection. The only complaint was the gravy which was a bit 'brown' tasting (if that makes any sense). We'd try it again but probably order different dishes from the menu. read more

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Excellent food and wonderful service and location. I had a wonderful summer risotto with wild boar and fennel sausage.... My wife had the French onion soup and salad and was very happy with it! read more

Sage Bistro - Summer risotto with wild boar and fennel sausage. - French Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

We stopped for lunch. Enjoyed the scenic surroundings, the very nice wood decor and the paintings displayed from a local artist. We had a delicious burger, onion soup and Apple sourdough flax garlic bread Will be back!!! read more

I really like Sage when I want to go out for a nice dinner. The quality of the service and the food is always high. They have a good wine list and a lovely view. It can be quite a mixed crowd here, which adds a nice ambiance. The night we went, there were Koreans, Aussies, Brits, Americans and Canadians. They have a good selection of meats and sides, always with respect shown to the food. Cooked as it should be. My only wish for Sage is that they would install air conditioning. On a hot and calm evening, the dining room is a bit uncomfortable. read more

After a fun, and exhilarating first day in Alberta, CA, we had a lovely, and oh so satisfying late dinner at Sage in Canmore. Hubby had a beautifully grilled portobello accompanied by a melange of delectable vegetables - carrots, green beans, bell peppers, asparagus, etc. along with some yummy garlicky mashed potatoes - while I had an impeccable risotto with a multitude of cherry tomatoes, spinach, peas, and asparagus. Our accompaniment was their selected white wine that started with a lively mineral taste and finished so mellow, along with a nice sliced baguette served with a lingberry/parsley/Jack Daniels! butter. All served by the sweet Katie from Australia. The sum so much better than imagined - kudos, Sage! read more

I went here with my new husband on our wedding night (we had a brunch wedding and after everything was over we wanted a romantic dinner out in our finery) The log-cabin inspired appearance and gorgeous view drew us to Sage. We called ahead and let them know it was a special occasion. When we arrived in full dress & tuxedo, the bartender/host suggested we dine upstairs in the Tapas lounge as it was more formal. Upstairs was setup almost like a diner, and I was a little underwhelmed with the decor. We were the only patrons though, so it felt very intimate. I know that tapas are meant to be small sharable plates, but the portions are ridiculous. We had mushroom bruschetta (three piece), caesar salad (three full romaine leaves unchopped, drizzled with dressing & topped with cheese), short ribs (two) and each some wine. The total was $100 and we were still starving. Very tiny plates for $17-$22. I was disappointed, as in most restaurants I've worked in, the server offers a glass of champagne or some dessert during a special occasion, and being we were the ONLY table and I was sitting in a giant tulle dress you would think some effort would have been made. Nothing. The service was luke warm at best, and the staff seemed more concerned with socializing than anything else. We left and returned to the hotel and ordered Pizza. I would have preferred to spend $150-$200 on a nice, memorable meal in town, and Sage didnt cut it. Will not be back. read more

We just came in by chance and had a really nice evening. Very good wine, perfect service and a good price-quality relation. It would have been 5 stars if the taste of the beetroot-risotto would have been about more spiced. It was a little boring. But definitely would go there again. The steak fires were perfect! read more

Quick dinner so we ordered the trout and the lamb shank respectively. Both were excellent. A small point of appreciation was the cook on the vEgetables which were perfect, not always the case in many establishments. They have a comprehensive wine list with great selection at all price points and a good pairing with the menu. Service was good although not a challenge at the time we went. A great experience to be repeated as we're locals. r read more

Another establishment where based on a childish and rude response from the reservations manager at Sage Bistro, I will not be trying this establishment, ever. Upon emailing to inquire about a large reservation for my wedding rehearsal dinner, he replied with short responses - basically hinting that they didn't want large groups there, and assumed we would disturb the other guests by our size alone. Not even providing friendly service responses over email, to me, is a large hint as to what kind of attitude the employees hold there. Won't be going, won't recommend. read more

so amazing! went here for brunch in a group of 6 and the staff, service and food were amazing!! definitely would come back if we're in canmore again! we got there right as it opened at 10am and the staff were so welcoming and the atmosphere was beautiful,, there was a view of the mountains from every table read more

Sage Bistro - breakfast croissant (and a little free smoothie the staff gave us!) - French Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Very disappointed in the service. Mentioned I didn't like the charcuterie board privately to the server after I paid for the meal in full. The server went up to the table and embarrassed the table in front of other customers. I was not asking for a discount, I just gave a few suggestions... and that was not taken very kindly by the server. I paid full price for a charcuterie board and was not expecting a discount but also wasn't expected to be reticuled by the server for my opinion. read more

First meal out after Corona... what a treat ! Appetizers, main course and desserts were excellent. Our party of 4 each ordered something different, and each meal was amazing. So glad we chose this place as our first meal out in months ! :) read more

Amazing meal, with top notch service! During a weekend getaway, my husband and I came here for dinner. He had the pork tenderloin, and I had the trout. I was so impressed I jokingly asked our waiter for the recipe. He was gone for a bit while we finished our meal, and to my complete surprise came back with a fully detailed recipe! It was quite possibly one of my best dinner's out ever. Do not pass this restaurant by on your trip out to Canmore its like fine dining for Gods!! read more

Went to the winebar here today and it was amazing. Great selection of wine and very very tasty tapas style dishes. Our waitress was also very knowledgeable and provided great service. Quality of ingredients and execution were both very very good. Risotto with panchetta and peas was done perfectly! Beef tartare was excellent. Wild boar pate was great as well. And the bread was really tasty even though it wasn't served warm. I think I had four pieces. It was simple but went great with the food/wine. I honestly don't think this place gets enough recognition. We had originally set out to visit crazyweed kitchen, but it was booked out for a Xmas party. Fortunately we spotted sage down the street and were very pleasantly surprised. Btw it isn't Asian fusion as stated in the yelp description. read more

Good food, good wine, and great service in a perfect location and atmosphere. One of us is vegan and we dined with three toddlers, a typical restaurant would have had a lot of hard time serving us, not the Sage Bistro! The team paid attention to the smallest details and got it all right with no compromises on food quality and flavor. It was simply a pleasure. Would have given them 6 stars had it been an option! read more

I really enjoy this restaurant, and I have sat upstairs in the tapas lounge as well as downstairs in the restaurant. I would suggest if you are hungry go to the restaurant the portions are "supper" portions. Whereas when you go upstairs you are building side plates, savouring drinks and enjoying the scenery. The tapas I had; mussels (amazing sauce), brie and mushroom brushetta (very rich), chaterirre platter, veggies plate, and giant shrimp, tea and pop for $96 In the restaurant I had; trout with veggies and a glass of wine $32 I agree that it is a very intimate venue, there was a group of 6 in the restaurant and thats as big as you would want down there. The dress is casual/dressy but that being said the staff were very accommodating when I had to wear my work clothes one night (bags lost in transition). Very enjoyable read more

Canmore in Alberta has a lot to offer. Great scenery everywhere you go-- a terrific town and super restaurants. Take Sage Bistro which has both full service dining downstairs and tapas and wine bar upstairs. The restaurant is pretty basic but in it's basics it has a lot to offer. It starts with a very nice and inexpensive wine list (retail plus $8 Canadian per bottle). The Rose was light,crisp and delightful. Perfect after a day of hiking,elating and rafting! The appetizers were the most pleasant surprise. The mussels inn a garlic cream sauce were superb. The Mac and cheese is a signature dish and one not to be missed. The caprese salad with bib ,ethics--crisp-light and perfect with seasonal tomatoes and light balsamic dressing . The main dishes were equally as exciting. The 10 pz ribeye was a hit. Nice finish with. A sweet potato puree. The special of the night-grilled pro chop with a berry chutney and fingerling patatos was a great combo and nice mix of flavors. Price point is very good and the service attentive and colorful. If in Camford,Alberta give this one a go cause a la Scott gives this local spot 4 stars. read more

We went here for New Year's Eve dinner. We booked last minute, so we had to take a 4:45 reservation. The restaurant is located on the main drag right before you come into Canmore and had a large parking lot. It looks like a small log cabin. Walking in there was a small entrance with a bar on your right and an open area where the dining room is. The ceilings were quite high and it had large windows, giving the restaurant a spacious feel. We were the first ones in the restaurant which was great because we were served right away. We shared a cheese board and mussels around the table. The cheese board was enough for 4 people or so and had a nice twist with frozen grapes. They served warm bread with an orange oregano whipped butter. The bread was also great dipped in the mussel cream sauce! I couldn't decide on my main course as there were so many delicious options. I went with the chicken saltimbocca. You get a large piece of chicken and I substituted double veggies instead of potatoes. It was a really light, flavourful option, however my chicken was a tad dry. Overall we had a great experience! We were in and out within an hour and a half. read more

Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but the Beet and Tomato Salad was WILDLY disappointing. Came here for a casual light lunch on the patio. The rustic log cabin restaurant was lovely and mountain view was picturesque. The staff seemed nice enough although perhaps stretched thin (on a very hot day on a sunny patio my water glass was left empty for far too long before any sort of service). Anyway, I ordered the Tomato and Beet salad which looked perfect for a light meal on a hot day. But for $17 I didn't expect it to be THAT light. It was literally 3 leaves of butter lettuce with maybe 5 cherry tomatoes and not even half a beet, and a tiny dollop of chevre. When it was put in front of me I was actually taken aback and a little confused at how pathetic it looked. It had a ramekin of dressing on the side (which was fortunately actually quite tasty) but was humorously way too much for the salad -- and I'm not one to skimp on salad dressing. The overall flavour of the salad was pretty good too. My boyfriend had a smoked trout sandwich that had a side salad that was almost twice the size of mine. I finished my "meal" in about 3 minutes and waited patiently for him to finish his and we left immediately so I could go munch on some snacks we had in the car. Perhaps if I had ordered anything else this review would look a lot different, and I might be inclined to come back to try something else if I'm in the area with some more menu research... but I just don't know how a restaurant could have overlooked a menu item so grossly. I might expect small portion sizes and high prices for something much fancier - but not bare lettuce, tomatoes and beets. read more