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.

Tasty eats Stopped…read morehere twice, one for din and once for some post-din dessert. We tried their k-bbq bowl which had lots of tender pork and little crispy mandu. We also tried their tteokbokki which was delicious as well, albeit a bit on the spicy side. As for their desserts, we tried both their mango and strawberry bingsu cups, which were both huge! Not too sweet bingsu topped with mango and a scoop of ice cream. Nothing crazy, but really hit the spot and very reasonably priced as well

The food was so good that we stopped by multiple times and tried many different items, all of which…read morewere delicious! Our favorites included the mango bingsu (very refreshing, order this in a cup if you want to walk with it outside), the corn dog (try this with the different sauces available by the pick up counter), and the kimchi beef bowl! Highly recommend stopping here for a delicious meal in banff town!

We went on a Saturday morning around 10 am. We were seated immediately on the outdoor patio. We…read moreordered the salmon eggs benedict and the salmon frittata. Both came with potatoes. Our server, Christian, was helpful and gave us a few tips on hikes in the area. The eggs benedict was superb. We were told they make the hollandaise sauce every morning. I'm not a big fan of the sauce but this was excellent. I could skip the frittata; the eggs benedict is where it is at. The patio was nice, but it is small and can get crowded with people walking by.

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.

Just stopped by for a couple of beers. I really enjoyed the Chill or Be Chilled IPA. The food…read morelooked great, and I really wished we had time to try it, but it will have to wait until our next trip! Service was quick and the staff were friendly enough. There were also plenty of TV's around for those looking to watch a game while they dined.

Banff Ave Brewing Co is on the south side of town close to the bridge, and it's easy to miss among…read moreall the other exciting restaurants and bars on Banff Ave. But I'm so glad we found it on our wanderings on a cold Friday afternoon, as it provided a warm and welcoming environment for us to thaw and socialize indoors. Our server was very friendly albeit a bit frazzled, but the vibes were great all around. One of the best things about Banff Ave Brewing is that all appetizers are half off on Fridays (at least during happy hour)! They also have a nice selection of beers. Their flights are neat in that they offer 6 options instead of the more typical 4, so you can try everything you want to try. We had the nachos, poutine, and several beers. The poutine was a bit salty but the nachos were excellent, definitely get the beer cheese sauce as an add-on. I also got to try a special dragonfruit kolsch they had on tap, which was really mild and easy drinking as well. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Banff again!

a true hidden gem in banff! this is authentic korean food and it absolutely hit after a long hike…read more yukgaejang (spicy beef soup): so good!! filled with lots of glass noodles, green onion, bean sprouts, and beef. i asked if they could make it extra spicy and they delivered! galbitang: so incredibly tender and comforting. the broth tasted clean and the quality of the meat was so good. i also loved their kkakdugi (radish kimchi) and probably had about 4 refills while we were there haha. please check this place out! it's sad to see that a lot of the negative reviews are from 4+ years ago and are potentially impacting this place's success :-(

Home style cooking…read more Was really surprised to see all the bad reviews for this spot. We stopped by here for some din after a long day of hiking and it really hit the spot. This place was pretty packed, but we were able to get a table within 5 minutes. We tried their galbitang and dolsot bibimbap. Both were no frills and delicious, tasted like home cooking. They gave us a refill of the panchan as well, which is always appreciated. The prices were very reasonable (given how touristy the area is) and the service here was excellent.

This was my favorite food joint in Banff! They have the most amazing cocktails. We ordered the food…read moreand it's family style - we felt like we were being hosted by a friend - each cocktail more unique than the other and each dish had its own twist. The place is small inside and there is outdoor seating also available. The servers so friendly and gave us great suggestions! The owners also own Shoku and we landed up going there to try their cocktails and food. This place will not disappoint you!

This food was delicious! There were multiple vegan options that were bursting in flavor and…read morefilling! We got the mushroom risotto (so unique), the vegetarian bao bun, and the vegetarian lettuce wraps (make sure to ask for vegan so they can sub the non-vegan sauce). The only con was that the restaurant itself was small and can only take a few parties at a time. We got lucky and took the 6 remaining seats at the bar, but be prepared to wait if you're a bigger party. That said, the staff and bartender were very nice and service time was fairly normal. Would recommend!

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 not getting ripped off. 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 a visitor, I had good company and this bar made me feel like a Banff local!

We really enjoyed this place for lunch. Friendly service and great food. I had the classic burger…read morewith onion rings, and it was delicious. The onion rings were very good as well. My wife had to build your own beef patty with blue cheese and no bun. She really enjoyed it as well. They are very flexible and can do about anything you want with a burger. I really thought this place was great and highly recommend it when you're in the mood for a burger.

Fast service, the burger tasted great. It was a little thicker than a normal Smashburger, but…read morethat's not a bad thing. Fries were good, not much seasoning, but I think the Caesar salad was one of the best I've had. Would recommend.

Great restaurant with great view. The service was friendly. The drinks were good. The food was…read moreexcellent. We got the surf and turf platter and the Taste of Alberta Beef platter. Each was for two, but there were 5 of us and it was plenty of food. Would definitely go back!

Great dinner for our group of 4! We shared the tableside Caesar salad, dry aged T-bone, ribeye, and…read morea few sides. Everything was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the dry aged T-bone had a ton of flavor. We all loved the Caesar salad as well, can't go wrong with a mountain of cheese and bacon mixed in! Service was great all around, would definitely recommend checking out if you're in the mood for some steak while in Banff!

This was amazing! I had the cauliflower and it was the best thing I've ever had. So so so good! I…read morealso had the sugar cream pie and it was super good too. The people sitting next to me raved about the fried chicken and venison.

The four of us enjoyed our time at The Bison. Got a nice table by the window upstairs. Service by…read morePatrick was very good. The Bison short rib was very good and one of their recommended entrées. However, I couldn't really tell the difference between a bison, short rib and a regular beef short rib. The seared scallops were also very good. My wife and I split their tomato salad and it was awesome. I highly recommend it. Pretty good prices on their spirits, but wind by the glass was a little high.