Everything was just ok. We went for breakfast on a recommendation from some family members that had visited before. The restaurant was very spacious and clean. Had a nice ambience with plenty of seating inside and outside. However we found it was a little chilly inside the restaurant, especially near the windows where we were seated. The staff was friendly, but we found that service was a little slow even though it was not busy at the time of our visit. We appreciated the variety of breakfast items. It was definitely catered to international visitors. However, the food itself tasted just average. We ordered the Eggs Benedict with avocado and tomato, pancakes, French toast, and the omurice. The eggs Benedict came out cold, the omurice needed some additional ingredients for flavoring, and the pancakes and French toast came out dry. They charged us extra for a little tablespoon of extra maple syrup. The only tasty item was the smashed potatoes. Overall, would not recommend this place. It didn't seem like the price matched the quality of the food or the service. read more

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There are two BankHead Restaurant locations - Canmore and Sherwood Park. Bankhead Restaurant and Lounge offers a versatile environment with its fusion cuisine, whether it be a romantic or family dinner. It's a great spot if you're looking for a mix of international and Western flavors. Reservations can be made directly from their homepage via TouchBistro. There are about 10 spots available in the private parking lot. While it was too cold to enjoy the patio during our visit, outdoor dining is available in warmer weather, and the mountain views from the restaurant are stunning. FOOD: 1. Firecracker Calamari (3/5) - Crispy calamari with sautéed peppers, soy, and sesame. Unfortunately, this appetizer had more side ingredients than actual calamari. It's shareable between 3-4 people, but I wouldn't order it again. 2. Canmore Pasta Bison Ravioli (3/5) - Served with a creamy au jus sauce, sautéed mushrooms, and parmesan. I didn't try this one personally, but those who did said it was just "OK." It comes with one slice of garlic toast. 3. Chicken Nirvana (4/5) - A coconut-based gravy with ginger, green chili, curry leaves, basmati rice, and Kerala parotta. The curry was a bit watery for my taste, and I wished the spices were more pronounced. That said, the parotta was nicely crisp -- always a win. 4. Alberta Beef Short Ribs (3/5) - Served with vegetables and gravy. I had a few bites and liked it, but something felt like it was missing -- I couldn't quite put my finger on what. 5. Atlantic Salmon (5/5) - Paired with a tarragon leek lemon emulsion and vegetables. I rarely order salmon at non-Japanese restaurants, but this was an exception. The salmon was perfectly cooked -- not dry at all -- and the emulsion brought everything together beautifully. The service was OK. The server was pleasant, and our drinks never touched the bottom. However, we had an early dinner time, and they were out of two items on the menu. Would I come back? Maybe. I'll explore other places before coming back. read more

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My husband and I stopped in for a breakfast at The Bankhead on our way through to Banff. Waiter was attentive and staff were friendly. Food was received quickly and was very good with enough leftover for another meal. We wanted to return to try their dinner menu. Next time:) Recommend. read more

The Bankhead provided a varied menu with something for everyone. While we were sad they were out of the pork chop, we opted for a steak, the salmon and our teenage son enjoyed the Caesar salad. The salmon was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. The service was quick, we were lucky that it was quiet when we arrived, with most tables being full when we left. The food was delicious and we were so hungry I didn't get any pics. Food presentation was also good. Reasonably priced for the area, however the wine felt on the expensive side. read more

The Bankhead has an amazing Happy Hour! Best wings I've ever had - get the cowboy rub. Burger was great too, with activated charcoal bun. Great value, great food. read more

The Bankhead - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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Annie our server was great! The omelets were good. Salad with breakfast didn't need the oil. Nice quiet comfortable place. Nice views! read more

The Bankhead - View from a table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

This is a very cute lodge restaurant with beautiful mountain views of Banff. The server was very sweet and helpful. We decided to go with her recommendations and tried the masala omelette, aloo paratha, veggie omelette and a cup of their masala tea. Everything we tried was delicious. Their jams went well with the toast we got on the side. They have a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. They also had outdoor patio seating. We left with our tummies full and smiles on our face! read more

The Bankhead - Three egg omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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We got here early in the day and there was only 1 person working. They have wide variety for breakfast. We tried the turkish eggs, french toast. The food took a while to be served but it was worth the wait. Everything tasted fresh. They didnt really have a lot of options for drinks that morning. Great location in Canmore next to other restaurants and gas stations. Beautiful view from the restaurant over looking the mountains. read more

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My salmon was phenomenal. Some of the best I've ever had and I am a "eat salmon out almost all the time" type of gal. Really quite special.

Unique fusion food with a great ambiance and friendly staff. Calamari was fantastic! read more

Great breakfast with a bit of everything regardless of your preference. Read the reviews of people marking them down for no taste or not traditional flavors, not an issue. Some things may not be 100% authentic but the flavors are amazing. Will return here whenever we are in Ca read more

The Bankhead - Omurice which was lovely - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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The staff is lovely and attentive. Food is great! Was so excited to dig in BOTH times I visited forgot the pics. Had salmon Benedict's on morning, a bit salty for my taste. Egg omelet was nice the second visit. Both times had the crispy potatoes and that is what gets ya! Done to perfection and so crispy. Ate every last one. Must try! read more

My husband found this restaurant on Google before we made our way to Banff. They were open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it looked like they just opened up recently when we came in. We ordered spicy parmesan fries, Alberta Beef Short Ribs and a create your own pasta dish (penne and shrimp Cacio e pepe sauce). The fries had such a nice kick to it and was perfectly crispy - delicious! My husband's short ribs was just ok, the meat wasn't tender or soft and lacked a little flavor to the overall dish. My pasta was just okay, I personally thought it also lacked flavor and was missing something I can't quite pinpoint. Also, for an extra $10 I only got 4 shrimps which was a rip off. Overall, service was great! Our server was really nice, attentive and we had a great conversation about Canmore. read more

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Service was great, kind and courteous staff. Ordered the breakfast poutine with bacon and French toast. Poutine was absolutely delicious, crisp potatoes paired well with the savory and not overly salty gravy. French toast was thick and pillowy with just the right amount of sweet. Definitely as must try when in the area! read more

Stopped in for dinner on the way to Calgary. Didn't realize this was part of a hotel but the restaurant is nice, clean and cozy. One waiter was taking care of three tables but did a great job! We started off with the spicy fries. They were perfectly crispy and not too spicy. The bison ravioli was a bit over cooked in my opinion but still enjoyable! Would recommend for dinner if you're nearby. read more

The Bankhead - Bison ravioli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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DELICIOUS pulled pork sandwich!!! Interesting appeal on a charcoal bun, the flavours were sweet, salty, creamy and so comforting! It came with a fancy salad of mix greens and sliced cherry tomatoes. The place looks modern yet charming with florals, candles, soft jazz music, and a stunning lookout of the mountains! A perfect spot for a nice anniversary dinner or special occasion. Highly recommend!! read more

The Bankhead - Pulled pork sandwich takeout. SO GOOD! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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Great service and food! We all loved what we had for breakfast. Probably going back while we are here.

Perfect portions, delicious food, lovely atmosphere with large windows displaying the mountains and jazzy music. Very satisfying breakfast. read more

The Bankhead - Three egg omelet, steak and eggs, both with potatoes and sourdough - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Excellent eggs Benny and omelette. Smashed potatoe on side great. Fast service. Great view of mountains out large windows. Looks like some interesting international dishes to try next breakfast. read more

Just wonderful and delicious. Came in kind of late but they sat us anyway and let us use the patio since we had a dog in tow. Ordered and old fashioned and it was appropriately strong - not too sweet which I find is typical. Got the coconut chicken. Hurry and it was FANTASTIC. Perfectly hit the spot for me. Zero complaints. read more

Great food with an intl influence. The kerala chicken was wonderful. Although they had only one server, the service was decent. Drinks are on point too read more

They allowed ordering Butter Chicken for breakfast. The menu was a little confusing so this was supposed to be lunch and later. Good prices and great quality meal. read more

Amazing! The food was fabulous as was the staff. I had the waffle that comes with Chantilly Cream and Berry Compote (they need to bottle this!) and Maple Syrup. The flavors were complimentay and delicious. My hubby had the Smoked Brisket Benedict. It too was a Grand Slam. The Hollandaise Sauce sets the bar extremely high. It's like it is whipped. Wishing this wasn't our last morning in Canmore as we'd return again and again and again. read more

The Bankhead - Smoked Brisket Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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I unfortunately realized this restaurant was right at our hotel on the last day of our stay. I had my regular urge for eggs benedict, and needed to needed to scratch that hollandaise itch. I cant stress enough- the hollandaise was amazing. I suggest ordering extra to dip the amazing smashed potatoes in (crispy + flavorful! No starchiness here) I also had a breakfast mule- I had been having them at various locations all week- and this one was the best and surely surpassed the rest I had enjoyed at the various breweries around town. The Waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive. Visit date: June 8th 2023, ~1100 AM. read more

Decided to stop in here and try it out. Decor is simple, clean , light and airy. Staff are very prompt and knowledgeable. We ordered salmon eggs Benedict one with kale salad the other with wedged potatoes. They have a nicely stocked bar. Quite casual and relaxed here. The restaurant is attached to the Northwinds Hotel by Basecamp. They have an outside patio where you can dine also. It was really comfortable because it was not packed with tourists and subject to lineups. They make their own smoked salmon and many of their items are homemade. The smoked salmon is delicious. It's a family and friends owned business. The only thing I noted were the portions were small and the hollandaise was commercial. read more

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The Quality of the food was truly exceptional and the level of service was outstanding

Really nice place! The pancakes were so good, very fluffy and not too sweet. The Turkish eggs were tasty as well! read more

The Bankhead - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

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We enjoyed our dinner here my husband had the bison stuffed ravioli and I had the salmon. Our choice for dessert was the mango cheesecake, which we shared and really enjoyed. The only negative was that we were seated off to the right side of restaurant away from the other diners on the windowed side. It seemed like our service was slow like we were forgotten. One of the reason we chose this restaurant because it was attached to our hotel. read more

My friends and I spent a week in Canmore and we found this place on our last night. We all agreed that it was one of the best meals we ate all week. I ordered the bison ravioli and added some grilled chicken. It was delicious and a nice portion size-about 15-20 ravioli. I alsoprder3d a classic old fashioned which was well made. My friends ordered steaks, butter chicken and red Curry chicken. There were no leftovers to bring home! Our server was friendly and very accommodating to our food and drink requests and we got 5 separate checks with no hassle. We also liked the layout that provided some privacy between tables. Our 'room' had two tables but we were the only ones seated there. I wish we found thisplace sooner. We would have definitely gone back. read more

We went twice this week to Bankhead. Once for dinner and once for breakfast. Lots of easy parking is a huge plus. The place was nearly empty both times. Dinner was the night of the Stanley Cup finals game 7 so understandable, not sure why so empty for breakfast. No way they stay in business like this. The menu is very international and lots of unique touches. The sandwiches are served on black buns. The fish burger was fresh and delicious. The service was very prompt and attentive. For breakfast, tons of international options - we were not very adventurous but were tempted. The pancakes are thick and about 5-6" across. The bacon was perfect. My omelette was uncooked in the middle but I know lots of people rather have that than browned eggs. Only white toast available ... the star of the meal are the smashed new potatoes. The place is open and clean and obviously quiet with only one other table occupied while we were there. read more

Hi. We are on holiday from California, traveling with our service dog, and we were welcomed into this fine dining establishment. We were promptly greeted and sat without question with our service dog, given menus and water. We ordered waffles and smoked brisket egg Benedict. The waffles were topped with a berry compote, which was out of this world, and wipped cream and fresh fruit. Then, with a little drizzle of maple syrup to top it all off. Mmmmmm. Next up, the smoked brisket eggs Benedict. This meal was prepared with love. This was hands-down the best eggs Benedict we have ever had. It was the most perfect poached egg I have ever seen and tasted. Which, then cuts into a smoke flavored, tender slice of seasoned brisket that melts in your mouth, tantalizing your senses finishing off with a nice soft sourdough muffin, all this paired with a creamy hollandaise sauce. read more

The restaurant's food is phenomenal, it is so cute and great ambiance, the food is so tasty and fresh and service was amazing, when we are back in Canmore I will be there everyday. Absolutely AMAZING read more

This is a great new addition to the Canmore dining scene. If you're from Canmore, you know it's located at the former site of Chez Francois, next to the Days Inn Hotel. Although it's been completely remodeled, so it's light and bright and of course has a fabulous view of the Rundle. Mountain range. They only recently opened, so I found it quite by accident! We stopped in for breakfast late one morning and were greeted by a charming waitress who explained their new family style concept to us. We had the pancakes which were beautifully presented and were quite delicious. We returned for dinner a few days later and enjoyed the butter chicken, Alberta beef short rib and shared a simple but delicious mixed green salad. We finished off with a yummy piece of Triple Berry Cheesecake. For the moment, the restaurant is lovely, peaceful and quiet. I'm sure that will change once the rest of the locals (and the visitors) find this place. We understand that the chef is formerly from The Eden restaurant in Banff which I'm sure explains the delicious food and beautiful presentation. The staff has been very professional, attentive and helpful. We highly recommend The Bankhead. read more

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We arrived 30 minutes before closing and they completely welcomed our large group with children and served amazing food with exceptional service. I highly recommend this place. read more

Their dessert, the Amarula Malva, is just delicious, I had to come back for more! I'd give it 5 stars but the 3rd time I got it, it was weirdly dry for some reason. But when it's fresh it's perfection. read more

We had a party of 11 and every item we ordered was phenomenal. French toast, omelette, salad, potatoes.... All delicious! The service was quick and the staff were amazing. It was quiet and low-key. Highly recommend stopping here! read more

Good food, esp the breakfast potatoes however plan accordingly - the service is kind but really slow.

Food and service is amazing!!!! We had butter paneer, beef short ribs, Caesar salad and cheesecake. It was all incredibly delicious read more

We can't say enough about what a great meal we had at The Bankhead. We came for lunch and 3 of us ended up having breakfast, after hearing the recommendations of staff. Butter chicken, french toast & short rib eggs benny, were all excellent. I would particularly recommend trying their crispy potatoes, no matter what you order. Absolutely delicious. Staff were right on with their suggestions, friendly and welcoming. It's a little sparse still on wall decor but the tables are nicely spaced and the chairs are padded wooden chairs that allow for a comfortable visit. Please do go and support this new restaurant in the old Chez Francois venue. We will definitely be back. read more

The Bankhead - French toast & a side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Canmore, Alberta

Although the lunch menu was somewhat limited compared to the dinner menu, the food was really good and service was excellent. The pork sandwich was more akin to a "sloppy Joe", and tasted about the same. The brisket sandwich was really flavorful. The fries were also excellent! read more