For what's available in the area, Silver Dragon pleased our parents with tasty authentic Chinese food. It's more of a 4/5 star rating for me, but they get bumped up compared to the options nearby. They are set up for banquet / family-style eating with an extensive menu spanning many pages. Favorites were pan fried rice noodle with beef (乾炒牛河) and the tofu with assorted meat and seafood served in a clay pot (八珍豆腐堡). The squid was super chewy in that clay pot, but otherwise all the other meats we ordered were nicely cooked. I would skip the mapo tofu next time; the flavor depended more on the mala and less actual spicy, there was barely any meet in the dish, and the tofu chunks were small and irregular. But our parents were so happy to have Chinese food that we went twice in 3 days! The service was nice and efficient; they kept our waters full and spoke English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese. They are a short 10 minute walk from the main downtown area and have a free parking lot. If you're craving some Chinese food, be sure to swing by! read more

Came here with my family and there were 6 of us and a child. For lunch, we got the Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, special fried rice, thick fried noodles with beef, salt and pepper squid, chicken and vegetables with black bean sauce, and medium hot and sour soup. First off, the spot has plenty of parking for restaurant goers only (90 min) and the staff was all really nice and efficient. For the food, as someone who has eaten a lot of Chinese food, I thought everything was delicious and authentic! I read on a previous saying the food wasn't oily at all and I'd have to agree with that. I'd definitely recommend coming here if you're craving Chinese food! Perfect for a family style meal to share and the amount we got was perfect to keep a party of 6 adults content for lunch. - Okanagan pear cider: 10/10 I loved this! So light and refreshing - Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce: 7/10 solid dish - Salt and pepper squid: 10/10, great flavor! Would recommend for sure - Special fried rice: 6/10, on the bland side BUT pairs really well if you're getting protein only dishes I.e the salt and pepper squid we got! I'd prefer this over white rice - Fried thick noodles: 9/10 good flavor and good oil level! - Chicken with vegetables (and black bean sauce requested): 6.5/10 it was good but mixed reviews at our table - Hot and sour soup: 6/10, could have a little more flavor but was good enough for our craving! Overall, id definitely come back here for Chinese food if I'm ever in Banff again read more

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We chose one of the set menus for 5 people, and it was delicious! Don't miss their Ginger Beef.

ummmmm probably would have never thought to come try this place but we really wanted chinese food! what a pleasant surprise! service was excellent and all the food we ordered were also excellent! it is important to note that none of the dishes were oily. tomato and eggs were really good very tasty and such a classic dish! perfect sweet and salty balance! pot stickers were obviously home made - so plump and the wrappers are very thin. hot and sour soup was excellent and perfection with added white pepper! string beans were made very well - super tender and not fibrous! fried rice tho lack wok hay but it was perfect to compliment all of our dishes! we ordered this fillet fish with ginger in a stone pot too but i forgot to take a pic! anyway, id say this place is way better than many chinese restaurants here in bay area! read more

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We were hiking and site seeing late in the day and didn't get back to Banff until 8:30pm. This place closes at 9pm so we called to see if we could still get in. They indicated as long as we were seated and ordered before 8:45pm, we would be ok so we headed up to the Silver Dragon. We ordered dumplings, fried rice, and an egg roll. The food came out quickly. There were two other tables finishing up so we didn't feel too rushed, although staff was clearly cleaning up to get ready to go home. We loved the rice and the dumplings were excellent. I wasn't as big a fan of the egg roll (loved the inside but didn't like the batter outside as much) but I liked the sauce that came with it. Portions were generous. The place was cutely decorated. Parking was easy but I could see parking being a bit of an issue on a really busy day. We were so grateful they could accommodate us so late. Hiking made us hungry! read more

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Ambiance: 3/5 stars, your typical Chinese restaurant vibe. Nothing special that stands out. Service: 5/5 stars, our waiter (I believe his name was Sam) was very personable and funny. While the food did take a while to prepare (we did have a party of 8 and the dishes were cooked to all come out at once), Sam did come and check in with us. My family and I spoke Cantonese with him and he made turned our experience waiting into an entertaining banter session. Food: 4/5 stars. Coming from Southern California and eating tons of Chinese/Cantonese dishes growing up, Silver Dragon's food is solid on the authentic end. They do have some dishes that cater to more western tastes, based on what we saw on the menu, but if you're looking for authentic Chinese food in Banff this place surprisingly fulfilled that craving! Only miss is if you're looking for authentic Cantonese soups you sadly will not find that here. - Sweet and sour pork aka kingdom pork: crowd favorite, sauce was sweet and tangy, pork was not overcooked - Yangzhou fried rice: least favorite of all dishes, no wok hei, would not recommend or reorder - Guangzhou chow mein: okay, noodles were crispy but nothing special - Mapo tofu: in my opinion good amount of mala flavor, could use a bit more bean curd but otherwise delicious, one of the night's favorite dishes - Baby bok choy: great garlic flavor, classic dish - Tofu seafood clay pot: nothing bad to say, seafood was cooked well - Preserved vegetable steamed pork patties: perfectly cooked pork, juicy and flavorful! Glad that they had this dish available on the menu :) Overall if I happen to come back to Banff 100 percent would come back with my family. My family and I had great time both eating the food and interacting with staff! read more

Was really surprised to find good, authentic Chinese food in Banff. I had the 1 person set meal, and it was such a great deal too! It came w hot and sour soup, spring roll (w real duck sauce), ginger beef, and sautéed mixed vegetables. I hadn't had vegetables in days due to eating a lot of meat and carbs, so this was much welcomed! The proportions were smaller, but it was perfect bc I was heading straight to the airport afterwards and couldn't carry leftovers anyways. I found out from the owner, that they also own the Silver Dragon in Calgary-but to me, this was so much better. Great location and ambience. It pays to eat off the main drag of town and walk a little to Spray Ave (down the road from the Fairmont Banff Springs). They've been here since 1988 incredibly. read more

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Absolutely amazing. Wish I had photos of the rest of the food we ordered: pan fried potstickers were incredible. Fried spring roll (shrimp and pork I believe) was awesome! Got the ginger beef combo & the thick noodles which were so so good! I get tummy aches very easily but this place was the first place that I didn't get one Happy we came here read more

Silver Dragon - Ginger beef, steamed rice, thick noodles with beef - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We were touring my dad around Banff Village and after the Bow River falls view point, we were starving. It was hard to miss Silver Dragon because it has such a prime location right after the bridge. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that it isn't a tourist trap and they truly serve delicious and authentic Chinese food in Banff Village. My dad and I love Peking Duck so we got 1/2 duck to share. We loved it and it brought me back to our trip to Beijing where we had Peking Duck. We also ordered their special fried rice and lemon chicken. Service was prompt and friendly. Restaurant was full but didn't feel rushed. Ambiance is your typical Chinese resto with private rooms. Now we know where to go when we're in Banff and craving Chinese food. read more

Silver Dragon - 1/2 peking duck - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Bottom line: I'd bring my Chinese relatives here to eat! Service was prompt, few servers were Cantonese so I assume food can be classified more HK/Canton than Sichuan like it said. Went with the dinner for two option since I wasn't sure what I was getting into and was very very pleasantly surprised! Went with hot & sour soup, ginger beef, and the other three standard items. Taste was good, nice wok chi and not too salty. If I went back, I'd venture into their actual Chinese dishes. PRO TIP: ask for their chili oil ... Tastes homemade and yum! Ordered a Canadian brand cider and it was super refreshing and NO HEADACHE (I get headaches even after one from some brands) read more

Silver Dragon - Crisp flavor super satisfying! - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Came in craving some Chinese food on our Banff trip and pleasantly surprised with authentic, delicious food and outstanding service. Just a short stroll from downtown Banff. Food we ordered: * Tofu soup - light and flavorful, with small pieces of shrimp * String beans - flavorful and seasoned very well without being too oily * Braised pork - tender, cooked perfectly and this isn't always to do, though a bit salty * Sizzling beef hot plate - prepared at table side, tender and flavorful beef with a sweet hint Excellent, prompt, and attentive service, which honestly is standout for an Asian restaurant (coming from a native Asian). The restaurant was decorated well and also has an inside bar. There is 2 hour free parking at the restaurant. They do ask that you record your license plate number at check-in so they can keep track of the cars in their lot because of how close it is to downtown Banff. Can certainly walk from downtown or drive if you have rented a car. read more

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This place has a welcoming ambiance, with a great view of the mountains. The service was quick and courteous. We ordered from the set dinner combo menu which found to be a reasonably good value for money considering the quantity provided. The food isn't amazing but decent. All in all I would recommend this restaurant if you are craving Chinese food on your visit to Banff. read more

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Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Right at the base of a mountain. Came here after a long hike in Banff and craving some authentic Chinese food. The owner gave us so many recommendations, which were all delicious! read more

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Great Chinese food and good service. We actually came here 3 times in the 4 days we were here in Banff LOL. We had the following dishes: - Peking duck: delicious, always a great delicacy dish - Salt and pepper dry sparerib: good, nicely salty and peppery in flavor - Chinese mushroom and chicken with spinach soup - Sautéed green bean in Szechuan sauce with minced pork - Beef with black pepper sauce on hot plate - Tofu with assorted seafood and meat hot pot - Silver dragon special crispy chicken: most disappointing dish as it was too dry - Eggplant with minced pork in special Szechuan sauce read more

Food was tasty. Service was very good Nicely appointed interior, comfortable seating, and warm. Greeted at the door when entering. read more

We decided to try Chinese food in Banff on our recent road trip. It's a great choice. We had the combination A and the vegetable chow mein. Combination 1: Hot & sour soup - great flavor Wonton soup - great with real wontons Combination 1: Egg/spring roll - Fresh ingredients with a shrimp for a pleasant surprise Combination 1: Ginger beef - it is not what I expected as Cantonese ginger beef. It's more similar to the orange beef found in Americanized Chinese food. Nonetheless, it's well cooked and nicely flavored. Sweet & Sour chicken balls - The sweet & sour flavor is well balanced and the chicken balls have a nice texture. Mixed vegetables - quality ingredients to make up this dish. Vegetable chow mein - slightly crispy noodles with fresh vegetables. Finally, I appreciate the quality of the ingredients and the knifing skills of the chefs. It's indeed a pleasant surprise to find authentic Chinese food outside the big cities. read more

I didn't expect to find an authentic Chinese restaurant in Banff, but there it was! The owner was really nice and personable - helped our family host 2 nights of 20 & 30 people reunions respectively. One night was a banquet meal - most of the food was authentic and cooked really well. The second night was regular ordering and also very good. The restaurant feels pretty clean and has a high ceiling and modern architectural details. read more

Silver Dragon - Outdoor patio dining options - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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I'm really wanted to give this place a 3 stars but opted to give them 4 stars at the end. Business is hard now days for some local owners. We got two items to go and asked for two extra forks on top of the two chopsticks they gave but was told by the woman that she would have to charge extra. What a turn off really. I have never had a business that wanted to charge extra for two extra forks. Honestly just lame and incredibly cheap. We ordered the chicken and black bean sauce and the beef chow fun and honestly both items were pretty delicious. I was surprised by this given we were in a touristy town. When we were there waiting for our take out, there were a big group of Chinese people. So that really tells you that their food is pretty legit. Based on our quick take out experience, not sure if the workers were all that friendly. Overall, I say come if you crave for chinese food in the area. read more

Silver Dragon - Chicken with black bean sauce - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Delicious food served fast by enthusiastic, attentive, helpful staff, in a nice setting. Ginger beef was amazing and perfectly crunchy. BBQ duck had great flavor especially with the orange sauce. We tried 3 flavors of the ice cream for dessert and they were all delicious. read more

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I would give 6 stars if I could! Absolutely amazing food and service! Everything we tried was simply done to perfection. Highly recommend the ginger beef and fried chicken balls. read more

Silver Dragon - Two dinners for one (ginger beef and fried chicken balls) with dumplings appetizer. - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

I really loved their friendly and attentive staff. Their menu can be a bit overwhelming but the staff had great recommendations for their menu. The food also taste great! read more

Customer's BEWARE!!! They add a 15% service charge (even with our party of two) without clearly informing the customer. They're more thoughtful about telling you they'll charge you 10 cents for take out containers than they are about this service charge. They probably mention this on the menu in size 2 font. And the service was bad, not once did our server bother to come by and check on us. Food was good but it's probably the most I've ever paid for Chinese food entrees, which makes the service charge even more enraging. read more

The food was amazing and with big portions. We stopped in on our recent Canadian road-trip vacation. Decor was tasteful and very clean. Staff were courteous and fast. read more

Decent Chinese food - when you just need to overcome those cravings while exploring the Canadian Rockies, and can't do another burger, pizza or pasta. Seems to be family run, and the service is great. Coming from the SF Bay Area, we are spoilt with the quality of Chinese food we get here, so food at this place does pale in comparison, but it did hit the spot for us while in Banff. read more

This Chinese restaurant is delicious. Friendly staff, quick service. I recommend this place to everyone! Go get some. You won't regret it. read more

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Wonderful setting, delicious food, and pleasant service. This place is a gem. YUM YUM YUM

Awesome good and very attentive service. A true gem if you're craving good, traditional fare.

Very nice locally owned restaurant! The owners were very nice and welcoming. I wanted take out and it took less than 10 mins for them to get the food ready after I ordered. I ordered meal for 1 and it was so much food! 30 dollars and everything was really tasty. Maybe there wasnt much chicken balls but wow they were so good and fresh! They didnt see very busy but I am glad I checked them out for sure read more

Silver Dragon - Dinner for 1 chicken balls were amazing!! - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Great place for Chinese food in Banff. Great service, parking, and selection. We came here several times during our week vacation in Banff. Off the main drag. Love it !! read more

Silver Dragon - Spicy chicken veggie pan fried noodle. - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

This place has really gone downhill. Never order the Kongpao Chicken balls, ever. Worst dish cooked from Chinese and western standard. The smell from the sauce was disturbingly horrible. read more

Silver Dragon - Kongpao Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Chinese food in Banff, Alberta? Our tour bus drove past this place on our way to Fairmont Banff Springs Castle. All by itself surrounded by the vast greenery of government buildings across the street, very close to the Bow Bridge leading to downtown Banff. Closest restaurant to our hotel, other than the super expensive tourist trap hotel restaurants on the premises. 15 minute walk on sidewalks down a park like setting. Looks like a Chinese restaurant, with gold and red carved dragon décor. Should have know something was fishy when I saw parking on the side of the restaurant, with a tour bus parked. Wife and I went inside, and found the first six tables of 10 seats occupied by Chinese. Chinese in a Chinese restaurant is a good thing, right? You guessed it -just another Chinese bus tour group looking for a place to disembark 57 tourists hungry for food from the homeland. We are seated immediately, as even with six large tables filled, most of the restaurant is empty. Service is excellent, with water and menu given to us. We order the meal for two, with soup, appetizers and two entrees for $48 CAD. Won ton soup comes first, with minimal waiting, with 4 won tons full of pork in each cup. The spring roll appetizer comes second, and is not too greasy, and full of vegetables and shrimp, with an orange dipping sauce . The last dishes are the fried rice, the ginger beef and chicken with mixed vegetables. The ginger beef is coated with a layer of bread, mixed in with sugar, with relatively little beef. The beef was overcooked and on the tough side. Huge portion, that I could not finish, as wife concentrated on the chicken dish. The fried rice came with 4 shrimp, besides the usual diced vegetables, such as carrots and peas. Moist, and not over cooked. The chicken with mixed vegetables, comes with slices of chicken breast in a chicken broth sauce to keep it moist, broccoli, carrots and bok choy, and is well presented. It is the highlight of the meal. Two other couples, both white, came in after us, saw what I had ordered, and assumed it must be good as an old Chinese fart ordered it. So they ordered it, not realizing that this was a Chinese guy born in California, who prefers American Chinese food. This is one of the rare restaurants with far more Tripadvisor reviews(356) than Yelp reviews (50), as tour companies with older wealthier tourists are the primary visitors to this restaurant, the demographic catering to TripAdvisor. So just because you see a lot of Chinese in a Chinese restaurant doesn't mean it is good, as it is the only game in town. read more

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Not bad for this area. Of the several national parks I've visited, Banff is the clear winner in having the worst Chinese and other Asian foods. This restaurant is centrally located (next to Cascade Garden) but that's about the only positive. The food is mediocre but the price is not. Overall, every Asian restaurant I've tried in Banff and Canmore are average to below average and this one is no exception. If you're from L.A., you probably won't like this place but there's no need to search for better alternatives because I doubt they exist. read more

Silver Dragon - Killer view...but so so food and service - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Excellent sour chicken balls, mixed vegetables, spring rolls and combo fried rice, Jasmine tea

Best ginger beef in history of ginger beef. The ginger beef was amazing, fresh crispy and delicious! Good service! Definitely recommend!

Chinese spot in Banff serving mostly Cantonese cuisine. Large menu including chicken, beef, mushroom, veggie single dishes. Most on the garlicky side with some hot/spicy options too. Dim sum also available. Clean and humble interior with attentive service. High prices for the value of the dishes however. Not quite a fine dining experience. Simple, healthy and hearty Cantonese eats. read more

Mostly good. Food not under or overdone, but a bit bland for my wife. Free parking a distinct plus in Banff if you've been hiking up hills!

What a lovely meal! Returned the following night for a repeat performance, but the place had shut down at 9:00p.m. Superb Chinese food and a very courteous server. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Amazing service food and ambiance. I love this restaurant!! Our waiter, Wilson, was so nice and accommodated our large group of 9 very well. He was very attentive and friendly and made our dining experience very enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the staff is super!! We will be back read more

Silver Dragon - Mu shu vegetables, beef broccoli, fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Surprised to find legit Chinese food in Banff. Big portions and attentive service. I would bring my family here

This Chinese restaurant has similar name with the restaurant in Calgary. The restaurant is well decorated. It can hold large party like tour bus group. It is located on the hill with good view. We were show our seat quickly. They have show the expensive menu first until we ask for their lunch special menu. We have order the Siu Mai to start. I also order the beef with rice noodle. And grace for the chicken with the black bean sauce. I like the accompany wonton soup. Somehow the Canadian has the better wonton soup than Tampa due to the use of material, marinated ground pork and wonton skin. Our Siu Mai is good in our standard. It come with 4 pieces in $6 CAD. It a bit expensive but it worthies to try. The beef rice noodle is above average. The lunch special is $13 CAD. I like the black bean sauce chicken. It has better stir fried technique. Overall our experience is good. The food come out quick. Service is ok. read more

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