Came here for happy hour drinks and a distillery tour…read more Happy hour drinks are very affordable. I loved the Rootbeer + 2 shots of vanilla vodka. The Distillery tour was a bit underwhelming since it was only a viewing of Penny and a room behind that. However, you could have a tasting of 4 of their unique beverages. I was suprised by how much I enjoyed the Maple Rye (which was never something I considered myself to like). I bought one as a gift. Another fun add-on to the tour is to create your own bottle of gin. As we learned, Gin is quite literally vodka with a teabag, so you get to customize your own infusion blend for the gin. This is in a full size bottle of liquid, so ensure that you have additional space/weight in your luggage because not only is it a large amount of alcohol, but also a heavy glass bottle. Grace was a great guide for this tour/experience!

Another place in town with great happy hour drink specials!…read more In addition to our cocktails, we ordered the prime rib to share. Cooked medium rare, this one had a fantastic smokiness unlike what I'm used to in a memorable way. Service was amazing. With your receipt, you can get 10% off your bottle purchase from the tiny shop at the front of the restaurant.

Hits the Korean street food craving! So happy we found this place during our travels in Banff…read more We went during a raining weeknight and it was fairly crowded. At first the restaurant felt small but when you go in further you do notice they have sufficient seating. The restaurant is divided into two sections. When you first walk in you order your main meal at the counter straight ahead from the entrance. To order specialty drinks and deserts you go to the other section of the restaurant to your right. We ordered the bulgogi chicken bowl, the fried chicken bowl, vegetarian chicken bowls and a couple of mozzarella corn dogs. They were all very good. You can pick the level of spiciness and they have extra sauces near the counter that you can add to your bowl. We also ordered one of the bingsu (strawberry flavored shaved ice with ice cream, and fresh strawberries). It was really tasty. We also had the muscat grape drink. It does come carbonated and a little sweeter than anticipated. Overall we were happy with our meal. Happy enough that we are planning on going again before having to leave the area.

We stopped by for a quick bite after a long day of hiking. Korean street food was a good choice as…read moreit is delicious, comfort, and quick. Everything is served in a paper cup, and you can decide if you want to dine-in at one of their small tables or take it to-go. Bowl #1 Korean BBQ bowl was the best, with marinated beef, egg strips, salad, and white rice. The menu said it was pork, but it tasted like beef to us. Bowl #6 Korean fried chicken and dumplings bowl was not bad, but the fried chicken wasn't Korean fried chicken. Korean fried chicken usually has a crispy coating and sometimes with a sweet and spicy glaze. Their "Korean fried" chicken had neither (1/2 star off). I still enjoyed the bowl, but it was more like a regular chicken and dumplings bowl. You can request to top your own sauce. They have bottles of garlic mayo, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, etc. in front for you to add as much as you want. This also means that the tables can be left with smears of random sauces. The staff does not clean tables (1/2 star off), so I had to do a thorough wipe-down of a sticky table before sitting down. After your meal, you can also try their bingsoo (Korean shaved ice). Those are probably sticky too...

My friends and I stopped by Coyotes Southwestern Grill for breakfast while we were in downtown…read moreBanff and arrived right when they opened. The service really stood out--our server was hands down the friendliest we encountered on the trip. She was the only server working but still managed multiple tables with ease, answered all of our questions about the menu, and genuinely elevated the whole experience! We ordered a variety of breakfast dishes, and everything was solid. Nothing was particularly standout, but it's breakfast food--you can't really go wrong. If you're looking for a reliable breakfast spot in Banff with plenty of options and memorable service, I would recommend checking this place out!

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.

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!

Sat at the bar when traveling solo on a ski trip. Very friendly and fast service and a good vibe…read moreat the bar. Food was good as well - somewhat standard bar type fare - not 5 star amazing but very reasonable value. Would happily return.

My girlfriend and I ate at Seoul Country after a long day of exploring Sulphur Mountain. The…read morerestaurant is kind of tucked away in a mall, but there are signs advertising it on the main street. It was a particularly cold and windy day so some Korean soup sounded amazing. We came around 3PM so it wasn't too busy. The place looks a little dated and seems like it used to be a different type of restaurant but that doesn't really matter to me. The food is good which is the most important part. Then banchan came first and there weren't as many dishes as I'm usually used to. My favorite banchan is definitely fishcakes and they were missed here. The kimchi was good though and so was everything else. I ordered the Sokkoritang or Oxtail Soup. The broth was super flavorful and milky while the oxtail was super tender. This was so comforting after being in the cold for a few hours. I could sip on the broth all day. It wasn't overly salty, in fact it was under salted but they provide salt for you to salt the dish to your liking. My girlfriend got the Galbitang or Short Rib Soup and she seemed to really enjoy it. The short ribs were cooked well and came off the bones easily. The broth was nice and beefy. Service was good. I can definitely recommend Seoul Country.

After running around all day looking at beautiful views in Canmore. One can get a little famished…read more So yea, the squad and I decided to have a proper sit down dindin here at Seoul Country in downtown Banff. Lets get to the food shall we. Gamja Tang - Really nice and comforting. Its exceptionally delish. Meat is super fall off the bone tender. 9/10   Japchae - Noodles are a bit overdone, but the flavors to forgive the soggy noodles. 7.8/10   Hameul Pajoon - Pancake is pretty, a bit skimpish on the ingredients. Other than that its a pretty good pancake. 7.3/10   Assorted Banchan - Kimchi was pretty good, the spinach was ok, the bean spouts are tasty and the reddish was superb. 8/10   Bibimbap - Pretty Good,, a bit more flavor is needed but the Gochujang does take it home. 7.5/1]   Bulgogi - its a bit on the mid side. Some flavor needed, but over all not bad. 7/10   Galbi -  Actually nicely seasoned and marinated. It stands by itself. I adore a good galbi. 8.8/10 The setting is pretty nice. Service was on point and I would highly recommend for a proper sit down meal after a long day of looking around. If youre in the Canmore/Banff area, do give this spot a proper go at it and let me know what you think. Hit that follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading my review. I love you Mwah

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!

Great service and cozy interior…read more Food wise it's just your average Asian food but made "upscale". Maybe it's cause I am Asian but I've definitely had better and cheaper versions of most of these dishes. Galbi was the most disappointing especially for the price. Cocktails all hit!

After a trail run and climbing Norquay's Via Ferrata, I was ready to sit down and have something to…read moreeat. My running group that I was traveling with brought our party to the Elk & Oarsman for a quick dinner. This place is a lodge-style sports bar that is located in the heart of the Town of Banff. There are TV screens all around that show live sports and a large fireplace. You can see the beautiful mountain scenery from the rooftop patio. It was nice of Elk & Oarsman to accommodate our large party. The service was great here. Elk & Oarsman is a sports bar that serves good food. The menu has a variety of pub fare favorites like bar snacks, sharables, salads, flatbreads, elk dishes and burgers. I was starving and ordered the Buck Hunter because I wanted to try something with elk in it. This elk & bacon burger patty comes loaded with condiments on a brioche bun. I really liked the tasted of the smoked mayo on my burger. I also got a Broccoli Cheddar Soup on the side. Banded Peak Brewing is a popular beer made in Alberta that is named after a mountain in the Canadian Rockies. I grabbed their Amber Lager to pair with my dinner. There is a fun lively atmosphere here at Elk & Oarsman. I was only here for brief time, but enjoyed it. This is a solid place to check out if you like sports and good food.

Came here for a group event. Large restaurant on second floor has front and back sections with…read moredart boards good for groups. Lively and busy atmosphere. When we were there had it to ourselves. Had fried cauliflowers, nachos and fries all quite tasty. Cauliflower interesting shaped like chicken nuggets. Can reserve dartboards with fun video displays.

After a long day of hiking, my friends and I stopped by Eddie Burger + Bar in downtown Banff for…read moredinner, and it was exactly what we were looking for! There were four of us, and we waited about 10 minutes for a table, but you can also make a reservation ahead of time if you don't want to wait. Once seated, service was efficient and friendly. We all ordered burgers, and they were hearty and filling. I chose The Malibu, and the fried chicken cutlet was hot and crispy, with everything tasting fresh and made to order. Overall, this was a solid spot to refuel after hiking, and I'd happily return to this place when I visit Banff again!

Never thought I would enjoy an elk burger but this place nailed it!…read more They are known for their bison burger and elk burger so I decided to try the elk burger with poutine on the side and it's amazing. Definitely recommend trying this burger spot here in DT Banff! Although it's a smaller restaurant in DT, so I recommend booking a table beforehand

Always order a Table salad; the server prepares the salad from the scratch on the spot…read more Steaks are soo good. Quality meats with right flavors. Ranch style decorations makes visit more fun. One downside was, we ordered baby broccoly, but they came a bit burned. DON'T GO THERE WITHOUT RESERVATIONS! 3hours of wait is not worth it.

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.

I'd say this is probably one of the must-try restaurant in downtown Banff!…read more The hamachi crisp, bison short rib and cucumber salad are all 10/10!! The warm vibe with snowing sightseeing were very welcoming!

You must get the bison short rib!! Absolutely delightful. Our waiter was excellent and the brown…read morebutter washed old fashioned - amazing. Don't order the pear and blue cheese tart on the appetizer. The scallops were beautifully prepared, but ultimately not a "wow" in flavor for me. Our service was wonderful!