Outstanding - so good that we had to go twice in the same trip! According to my kids, the cheese…read morepizza was the best they have ever had. Great friendly service, very welcoming. A lot of good specialty pizzas which made it unique both times.

I visited Bear Street Tavern based off of a recommendation by a coworker. Beer and pizza is usually…read morea winning combination and Bear Street Tavern is a great example of this. Admittedly, I'm not much of a drinker but I'll have some once in a while and Bear Street seems to have a pretty good selection. I tried a Vietnamese Coffee Stout which I enjoyed. I'm definitely more of an eater than I am a drinker and the eats at Bear Street Tavern are excellent. My party got 2 pizzas and a salad and we enjoyed it all. To start we got the Tavern Bowl. It's a bunch of different vegetables with a Tahini Miso Dressing and kimchi on top. All the different textures and flavors worked really well together and the salad served as a nice break between bites of pizza. The Wheeler Hut pizza has mushrooms, ricotta, truffle oil, pesto, and mozzarella. If you're a fan of truffle flavor you'll enjoy this pizza. As soon as it was brought out I could already smell the truffle. The Mediterranean has olives, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, red onions, chili flakes, spinach, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. A little busier than the Wheeler Hut, but it was equally delicious. I'm not sure which pizza I liked more. Both pizzas had a fantastic crust with some char. Substantial enough to stand up to the toppings but still a little doughy for a nice chew. The char gives a nice crunch as well. Service is quick and friendly and the prices are fair, especially in a tourist area. I definitely recommend Bear Street Tavern.

Tried this spot for the first time. Excellent food, huge portions, and our waiter was wonderful!…read more My only critique was at the front desk. Both coming in and heading out, I was the one speaking to the hostess, but she completely ignored me and would only acknowledge my wife. Luckily, the rest of the staff and the great meal made up for the strange greeting and exit.

GREAT FOOD, GREAT VALUE…read more When on vacation, it's nice to go somewhere with good food and lower-than-expected prices. Apparently, this is a "locals bar," which explains the relatively low prices. I got elk poutine for $19CAD. Elk was perfectly smoked, was soft and tender. Mixed perfectly with the cheese curds and gravy. Although I was just a visitor, I had good company and this bar made me feel like a Banff local!

We stopped by this restaurant around 6pm without a reservation and took our chances of getting a…read moretable. The host was kind enough to say he had a table available but they had a 7:15pm reservation already and he asked if we would be okay to give up the table by then. Absolutely, we did not mind a quick dinner and we were so glad we did! We sat in the back upstairs by the kitchen. It was fun watching all the plates coming off and getting delivered. We were so happy with our prime rib and chicken dinner. Loved the side of AU jus and horseradish sauce. One of the best meals we had this week. Our server could've been a bit more attentive as we had to flag her down a few times but she was friendly enough. We will definitely make a reservation in advance for this place when we return to Banff!

Park distillery was a mixed bag for my party…read more It's groovy inside, especially the stills in view. The food is pretty good. The service starts off great and then quickly drops off to where we felt ignored. My partner and I both ordered the bison burger. They unfortunately would not cook it to order--apparently a medium well burger is against the law in Banff. So what could've been a sweet, succulent burger was a bit dry but it still hit the spot after a long day of hiking. The salad would've been delicious, if it was drowning in dressing that was borderline too tart to enjoy. But like I said, it was the service that really bummed me out because we all started out on a good foot, but quickly became an afterthought and felt neglected for a large part of our meal. Because of this, I cannot see myself returning the next time I'm in town.

Lovely patio by the creek with view of the mountains…read more Pork Riblets was crisp, tender, perfectly-seasoned. R&C burger well-made topped with onion rings and served with 2 side selections. Fries were crispy and freshly-prepared. Gin Berry Smash refreshing. Nice atmosphere in the bar.

I would have given 4 stars as the Food was pretty good "Bar Food"…read more The Bad- Ordered a bucket of beers, and they were quite warm. The waitress we had, was about the worst I've ever had....keep in mind I'm 61 years old and I eat out all the time. I wish I would remember her name....

Picture this, a stein of Bavarian beer in your hand and a pretzel in the other. Elk in rutting…read moreseason. The mountain scapes turning from their grayish complexion into golden ambers before finally retreating into their blueish hues. A bonfire starts up and suddenly the Adirondack chairs become the perfect lounge as the stars start to 'lumineer' and the river below provides the calm rushing back noise to your quiet conversation with a lover or friends. The inside is charming and gives the true setting of a beer tavern found perhaps somewhere in the Black Forest of Germany. The staff is friendly and attentive to you. You feel the warmth of the place not only by fire and food but by hospitality....so much so you begin to wonder if the upstairs keeps spare bedrooms. Feeling so cozy, you'd opt to stay there the night if it were true. The food was cozy. The staff was delightful. The views and ambiance topped it all. Pro Tip: You will have to park in a parking lot below and enjoy a short 5 minute walk through some forestry. I would arrive 10-15 minutes before your reservation as the parking lot is situated right in front of a tremendous waterfall. You'll surely want to grab a picture before the light trek to Waldhaus. Prost!

Best pretzel with a view you could ever ask for! I am so glad we made the walk up to try this…read moreplace! We followed the Bow River from Banff to get here. It's not too far and you get to see the Bow Valley Falls. Waldhaus is just right up the stairs from the bottom of the falls. We tried the soft pretzels and enjoyed them! The cheese dip was delicious. Diet Coke was perfectly crisp too!

A wonderful experience in every respect!…read more This is what dining should be about these days. I The dinner is inspired, has a story, tastes wonderful and makes people actually enjoy the evening.

1/2 Yelp Review -- Sauvage…read more Highs were high. Lows were lows. We tried the five-course tasting menu at Sauvage, which offers a fun choice between the Hunter and Gatherer options. The presentation throughout the meal was beautiful and definitely part of the experience. The amuse-bouche was a delicious little apple bite and a great start. I really enjoyed the hunter's bread, although neither of the butters was a favorite. Jon's bread was just okay. The berry, oil and vinegar, however, was excellent. From there, the meal was definitely hit or miss. The poached fish was okay, while the pressed watermelon was one of my favorites--really delicious and memorable. We had two different dumpling courses, and unfortunately both were just meh. My lobster dumpling was especially disappointing because I really couldn't taste the lobster while the brown butter was delicious. Jon's mushroom dumplings tasted like nothingness. Oyster mushrooms cannot develop into anything meaningful regarding a tasting profile. The boar was another standout--tender, flavorful and probably one of my favorite savory courses. The tenderloin was fine while the asparagus potato and garlic greens were very good. The purple cabbage dish was wonderful while the cauliflower was too hard to chew and the green sauce was meh. The lowest of the low was the palate cleanser - a maple syrup and thyme tea. Yuck. I couldn't get it down. I'm probably old school, but I really appreciate a clean lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser. Dessert continued the highs-and-lows theme. The panna cotta didn't really do it for me, but the chocolate dessert was excellent. The accompanying ice cream was just okay. We were told that the thank you candy was Japanese... Jon is Japanese and we have been to Japan half a dozen times. Nothing of the candy "screamed" Japanese besides the fact that it wasn't as sweet as American candy. Looked more like geode rock candy. Overall, this was an interesting and very creative tasting menu with some truly delicious bites, beautiful presentation, and a few dishes that really stood out. Unfortunately, there were also several courses that didn't quite live up to expectations. Service was pleasant and cordial. Bottom line: the highs were definitely high--but there were enough lows that the experience felt inconsistent.

I am not sure why this place gets 3.5 stars. It is definitely 4+ all the way!!…read more We called to get reservations for a party of 8 and they were able to get us in. Upon arrival the parking is good. Restaurant is very upscale looking. Has a neat history of the Iron Goat (I will let you read that for yourself). The server came and told us he would be right with us (which means slot to me...vs being ignored). He (can't remember his name..so sorry) was very friendly, very attentive, and helped us with our questions about the menu and also questions we had about visiting Banff in the morning. His recommendations were spot on. We had the cornbread as an appetizer and chicken gyro, game burger, dragon bowl, fish and chips, and French dip. The cornbread was a delicious start. The molasses butter was very mild and added the right touch to the bread. The chicken gyro was made in house and all the flavors married very well together. The French dip was so good, the best I have ever had. Steak was very tender and flavorful and crispy onions were made in house adding a nice touch. Must give Iron Goat a try!

We called at 4:10 PM to make a 6:45 PM reservation for 10 and were seated around 6:50 PM…read more Unfortunately, we weren't acknowledged by a server after we sat. By 7:15 PM, we had to flag someone down to find out who would be serving us. The server that ended up helping us apologized and explained there was confusion among the staff. The manager personally came over, apologized, acknowledged our frustration, and said they would expedite our food. The food itself was good with no complaints. The beef dishes were cooked to our requested temperatures, and the ribs, cheesy noodles, ravioli, tuna steak, and sweet potato salad were all enjoyable. The initial service was frustrating, but we appreciated the manager taking ownership and making a meaningful gesture to make things right. Overall, the food was good and the recovery was acknowledged and appreciated.

We celebrated our elopement here with the parents and had an enjoyable dinner. The quality and…read morepresentation of the food were nice, albeit pricey, and everything was tasty. The menu was definitely on the more decadent side. It was hard to find truly healthy options; the broccolini and carrots were both very buttery (but delicious), the vegetarian tofu chickpea entree was fried, and the fish had a heavy cream sauce. Most dishes were a bit heavy handed with the salt for me. However, the colors and freshness really helped that. My parents raved about the perfectly seared scallops, and the mushroom risotto had such a delightful umami flavor while still being pretty light (that risotto was probably the least heavy dish of the evening aside from the avocado salad and prawn appetizers). The Alberta beef tenderloin was better in texture and flavor than the chimichurri steak (which was on the drier side) and got a thumbs up from the FIL! The service was aimed at being refined and polished, but there were quite a few slip ups that made me wonder if they were training the service team since it wasn't that busy. The wait staff were friendly with bright personalities, but our sides were forgotten until we asked about them halfway through the entrees, and then we had to ask for serving spoons. Our empty water glasses were unnoticed, so we had to ask for refills multiple times; I would probably request a carafe at the table if you tend to drink a lot of water. We also put a note about celebrating when submitting the reservation, and the waiter seemed surprised and congratulated us when we were clinking our glasses together during the meal. One would expect a personal touch for such a grand hotel and restaurant like a note or just a mention of congratulations upon entry, but maybe I'm just being picky and comparing to other destinations I've been to. Overall, Fairview serves decadent delicious food. I would still return if we ever stay at the Fairmont again for a slightly fancier meal for two but maybe not for a bigger group or to celebrate a big event... and to try some dessert too!

Food -3/5 Not a lot of vegan /veg options. From the limited…read moreset, we tried their heirloom tomato salad, truffle risotto, artic char, broccolini, chikpeas and tofu. Prices did not match the expectations in terms of flavors. Tasted decent but not worth the $$$. Drinks were also ok and we tried their entire cocktail menu. Desserts were not memorable. Service: quick. Friendly. Ambience: Wonderful, overlooks the lake. But there are other restaurants in Fairmont that have a better view along with better food offerings. You can reserve ahead online.

Daily specials starting $5.95 for a pub lasagna or a 6oz steak sandwich and beer for $3.75 during…read morehappy hour (4-8pm daily)? Yes, it's true... It is the first time we had some food here and we were surprised about the reasonable prices for the daily specials. The other items on the menu include typical pub food but also show some international influences (i.e. Souvlaki, Chicken Tzatziki, Tzatziki & Pita, Olive Tapenade, Schnitzel, Liver & Onions). In summary it is an interesting place we have to check out a couple more times.

Tonight September 28/24 was the worst service I've ever seen from this place. Well over 1 1/2 hours…read morefrom the time we ordered until the food sporadically began to arrive at our table of 4. Been coming here for years and no problems except for tonight. The thing that got me the most is no one from a management position could bother to come and tell us why the delay. Left a bad taste in my mouth and will be a long time before I return.

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.