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Came here for Friday night dinner but we were able to sit at the bar. The bartender was really good and attentive serving us. It's a nice bar restaurant with really good food. I ordered the Banff burger with bison meat and it was delicious with a light sweet fruity sauce which gave it a slight sweetness and the bison patty was nice and thick. I also ordered the garlic fries which was good. My friend let me taste his bison braised ribs and it was so tender and tasty. Overall a good experience.
We went for the bison and tried the bison burger, short ribs and steak. Everyone was very happy with the choices. We made reservations for 6 and they gave us a nice table in a quiet corner which was great for conversation. The server was friendly and explained everything carefully including how there pizza oven has a fire so there was no is a at the moment
Good views and service. Enjoyed the Boss and Split Lip burgers. Large portions and good meat. I liked the bison burger! Felt local (maybe because of the niche burger/dish names) and some of the artwork. Good for groups and families.
Bbq pork ribs are quite tender, a bit dry but are still very good. Bison ribeye served medium, it's the type of dish I always order when visiting Banff. Bison short ribs are very tender. They are served with mashed potatoes and asparagus on the side. Service is commendable, we were greeted with a smile and checked on a few times during the whole time we were there. Great place to dine and hangout with friends.
Dined here for a quick brunch before leaving Banff to drive back to the Calgary airport. The server was very sweet and attentive. The space was cozy and located upstairs from the bar area. I ordered the eggs Benny with bacon but when it arrived it had bison meat on the English muffins. I let the server know and she removed the charge for the bacon (I had added it thinking there was no meat due to the menu description). The dish was tasty but was very rich so I couldn't finish it. Their potato cubes served alongside were so good and I always appreciate greens with breakfast. Would return to try other dishes on the menu!
The Boss kitchen and bar is a great stop with a fabulous view. Downstairs they have an evening happy hour that starts at 9 PM. Since the sun goes down much later at this latitude, we chose the upstairs where we could actually see the sunset. I've forgotten her name now, but we had a really sweet, tall, slender Australian girl/server take great care of us. We had eaten wayyy too many wings earlier that day so we chose to share and enjoy an amazing beef carpaccio that had extraordinary flavor with the garlic truffle seasoning. Then we enjoyed a salad, which I've also forgotten about. What stood out the most is the coconut cocktail, it's almost margarita-like, superb! Enjoy the Boss and a great view!
The boss kitchen was a great first meal in canada. we had the bbq chicken pizza which was very good but had this white sauce on it that i wasn't a fan of. We also split a poutine which we upgraded to have bison on it. Our waiter was very friendly and got us our food fast. the restaurant had a small dining area with a bar and then upstairs area which i did not get to see. Would definitely recommend for some bistro food near a lot of good shoping
Food was quite good! Tons of options here! I enjoyed the chicken parm, the pesto linguine that came with it was probably the best part! Margarita pizza was great as well. Service was good, staff were friendly. There is a bar and small seating area downstairs that I believe is the same business and then a larger floor space upstairs that overlooks the strip which is very cool! (Can't remember if I saw an elevator to the 2nd floor or not so if that's something you require I'd call and ask). Got to Banff late tonight and this was the only place serving food past 10pm which made it our first stop of the trip! Looking forward to trying out all the other restaurants this week!
We came in pretty late from a long day and happened to luck out with late night happy hour. We definitely over ordered but we took the rest to go and it made for even better left overs. Loved the poutine and that it came with waffle fries! Def a larger portion than I was expecting! The pork belly app was tender and might have been my favorite dish! The burger with jam was delicious and loved the different elements. Sweet potato fries were great too. The bolognese also really hit the spot. Our server was really friendly and helpful as well. It wasn't too busy so we got seated right away and service was pretty quick! Would def come back again after a long day! And they are open a little later than other restaurants!
From other comments and our experience, I feel like this could be a hit or miss. We walked in because the menu looked pretty good. The place looks very new and everything is nice. Our server was so sweet but we could tell she was so busy. They had just opened the outside seating but were short staffed so she had to keep going in and out. The salad we got and pasta were pretty good. The spinach and artichoke dip was good however the chips were not really cooked. It was a little strange. We told our server because they were so soft and hard to bite through and she brought us more which were a little better but some were still super soft. She was so sweet and took them off our bill because she said they weren't supposed to be like that. We also ordered Banff burgers to go which were good. I think they might be new and starting to get everything worked out. But pretty good and hopefully getting even better!
Maybe I was ravenous from a long hike, or maybe this place was truly a grand slam. Amazing ambience. If you're smart, you'll ask for a booth by the window and check out the rugged mountains as you feast. Got the poutine with bison short rib to start. How could you go wrong with waffle fries in a meaty gravy sauce and cheese curds? We followed with the burgers. Amazing sear on them and they were all dressed with high quality spread and vegetables. Even the salads were popping with flavor. Our server seemed a bit new and aloof, but the others seemed to be handling the dinner rush. Didn't affect the experience much. Overall I would recommend a visit.
Had the burger with sweet potato fries, portions were big, and the fries were great! Burger was decent overall. Poutine was okay, would probably try it elsewhere if i could. Service was fast and it wasn't too busy during the week. Nice spot if you're looking for a solid meal in Banff.
This is a five star all day !! The food was too die for, it was very very good ! We had the Elk bolognese it was epic my wife had the root salad and said it was the best she's ever had ! I looked at her and said ever ever and she said ever ever she had two drinks she would have had ten of these watermelon spicy margarita they were that good but the service !!! let's talk about it this is why we gave it three stars .the service was awful I mean awful she would disappear for 15 mins at a time. It could of been her first day I guess but couldn't she of said: Hi it's my firsts day
We got sat at the bar and the service was great between the two bartenders there. They moved quickly and made sure we're taken care of. We started off with happy hour poutine fries. We were there a few minutes left to take advantage of HH. The poutine fries were great. They even gave us a small bowl of extra gravy in case we thought they were too dry. I'm glad I retried these because I have had poutine before and didn't think it was that great. Here, it was good. Crispy waffle fries and rich gravy! I got the steak for dinner. It came with mashed potatoes and broccolini. Also everything was seasoned well and grilled well. It was a really nice dinner and love "The Boss" photos and info in the restaurant. read more
Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing desserts, amazing service and hostess and great ambiance. Went here on our recovery day between hike days in Banff downtown and it's totally worth it. "The Boss" is the 600 lb grizzly in the area that has lived 25 years, gotten hit by freight trains twice and has sired 73% of the grizzlies in the area. Attaching pictures of our food and drinks -- highly recommend this place. Great for families, the greens were amazing and fresh and the creole flavors were done amazingly well. Our server, Aria, was amazing and had fantastic recommendations, in addition to being friendly and playful with the kids! read more
4 months ago
We came here on a Saturday night after hiking all day. It was our last dinner in Banff before heading back to Calgary for our flights so we got dressed up a bit. Our waiter, Georgia, was great. She was so friendly and accommodating. The Bison Short Rib's presentation wasn't great. Not sure if it fell over before it got to the table but they did not plate it in an appetizing way. The bison was tender; however, this wasn't a moist meat but it wasn't super dry, I guess, because this is a more lean meat. The broccolini and mashed potatoes were good sides. read more
Came here for Friday night dinner but we were able to sit at the bar. The bartender was really good and attentive serving us. It's a nice bar restaurant with really good food. I ordered the Banff burger with bison meat and it was delicious with a light sweet fruity sauce which gave it a slight sweetness and the bison patty was nice and thick. I also ordered the garlic fries which was good. My friend let me taste his bison braised ribs and it was so tender and tasty. Overall a good experience. read more
We went for the bison and tried the bison burger, short ribs and steak. Everyone was very happy with the choices. We made reservations for 6 and they gave us a nice table in a quiet corner which was great for conversation. The server was friendly and explained everything carefully including how there pizza oven has a fire so there was no is a at the moment read more
Good views and service. Enjoyed the Boss and Split Lip burgers. Large portions and good meat. I liked the bison burger! Felt local (maybe because of the niche burger/dish names) and some of the artwork. Good for groups and families. read more
Bbq pork ribs are quite tender, a bit dry but are still very good. Bison ribeye served medium, it's the type of dish I always order when visiting Banff. Bison short ribs are very tender. They are served with mashed potatoes and asparagus on the side. Service is commendable, we were greeted with a smile and checked on a few times during the whole time we were there. Great place to dine and hangout with friends. read more
11 months ago
Dined here for a quick brunch before leaving Banff to drive back to the Calgary airport. The server was very sweet and attentive. The space was cozy and located upstairs from the bar area. I ordered the eggs Benny with bacon but when it arrived it had bison meat on the English muffins. I let the server know and she removed the charge for the bacon (I had added it thinking there was no meat due to the menu description). The dish was tasty but was very rich so I couldn't finish it. Their potato cubes served alongside were so good and I always appreciate greens with breakfast. Would return to try other dishes on the menu! read more
5 months ago
The Boss kitchen and bar is a great stop with a fabulous view. Downstairs they have an evening happy hour that starts at 9 PM. Since the sun goes down much later at this latitude, we chose the upstairs where we could actually see the sunset. I've forgotten her name now, but we had a really sweet, tall, slender Australian girl/server take great care of us. We had eaten wayyy too many wings earlier that day so we chose to share and enjoy an amazing beef carpaccio that had extraordinary flavor with the garlic truffle seasoning. Then we enjoyed a salad, which I've also forgotten about. What stood out the most is the coconut cocktail, it's almost margarita-like, superb! Enjoy the Boss and a great view! read more
The boss kitchen was a great first meal in canada. we had the bbq chicken pizza which was very good but had this white sauce on it that i wasn't a fan of. We also split a poutine which we upgraded to have bison on it. Our waiter was very friendly and got us our food fast. the restaurant had a small dining area with a bar and then upstairs area which i did not get to see. Would definitely recommend for some bistro food near a lot of good shoping read more
Food was quite good! Tons of options here! I enjoyed the chicken parm, the pesto linguine that came with it was probably the best part! Margarita pizza was great as well. Service was good, staff were friendly. There is a bar and small seating area downstairs that I believe is the same business and then a larger floor space upstairs that overlooks the strip which is very cool! (Can't remember if I saw an elevator to the 2nd floor or not so if that's something you require I'd call and ask). Got to Banff late tonight and this was the only place serving food past 10pm which made it our first stop of the trip! Looking forward to trying out all the other restaurants this week! read more
We came in pretty late from a long day and happened to luck out with late night happy hour. We definitely over ordered but we took the rest to go and it made for even better left overs. Loved the poutine and that it came with waffle fries! Def a larger portion than I was expecting! The pork belly app was tender and might have been my favorite dish! The burger with jam was delicious and loved the different elements. Sweet potato fries were great too. The bolognese also really hit the spot. Our server was really friendly and helpful as well. It wasn't too busy so we got seated right away and service was pretty quick! Would def come back again after a long day! And they are open a little later than other restaurants! read more
From other comments and our experience, I feel like this could be a hit or miss. We walked in because the menu looked pretty good. The place looks very new and everything is nice. Our server was so sweet but we could tell she was so busy. They had just opened the outside seating but were short staffed so she had to keep going in and out. The salad we got and pasta were pretty good. The spinach and artichoke dip was good however the chips were not really cooked. It was a little strange. We told our server because they were so soft and hard to bite through and she brought us more which were a little better but some were still super soft. She was so sweet and took them off our bill because she said they weren't supposed to be like that. We also ordered Banff burgers to go which were good. I think they might be new and starting to get everything worked out. But pretty good and hopefully getting even better! read more
2 months ago
Maybe I was ravenous from a long hike, or maybe this place was truly a grand slam. Amazing ambience. If you're smart, you'll ask for a booth by the window and check out the rugged mountains as you feast. Got the poutine with bison short rib to start. How could you go wrong with waffle fries in a meaty gravy sauce and cheese curds? We followed with the burgers. Amazing sear on them and they were all dressed with high quality spread and vegetables. Even the salads were popping with flavor. Our server seemed a bit new and aloof, but the others seemed to be handling the dinner rush. Didn't affect the experience much. Overall I would recommend a visit. read more
Had the burger with sweet potato fries, portions were big, and the fries were great! Burger was decent overall. Poutine was okay, would probably try it elsewhere if i could. Service was fast and it wasn't too busy during the week. Nice spot if you're looking for a solid meal in Banff. read more
This is a five star all day !! The food was too die for, it was very very good ! We had the Elk bolognese it was epic my wife had the root salad and said it was the best she's ever had ! I looked at her and said ever ever and she said ever ever she had two drinks she would have had ten of these watermelon spicy margarita they were that good but the service !!! let's talk about it this is why we gave it three stars .the service was awful I mean awful she would disappear for 15 mins at a time. It could of been her first day I guess but couldn't she of said: Hi it's my firsts day read more
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Service here was great! Our waitress came over to help us as she saw the regular waiter/waitress for our area was so swamped and we were waiting a little longer than their expectations. The food is decent bar/pub food. I had the smash burger and it was about what I'd expect. My parents enjoyed their food as well. Their bison burger had a great crisp/crunchy texture that I'm not sure what it was from (maybe the sear on the patty). The poutine gravy was a little salty though only thing I'd dock points for. Sitting outside for lunch in September was awesome. Great vibe and scenery to eat lunch in. We saw a bunch of dogs walking by which is always nice. Made me miss my dog back home. Chill place to grab a bite. read more
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When other rest's close at 9pm on Banff Ave, head here from 9pm-11pm for their late night happy hour menu. Stumbled upon this bc I was frustrated rest'ts closed at 9pm, and was walking the side streets. Get the poutine w braised short ribs-SO good! The happy hour pizza is smaller, but perfect for 1 person. Rounded meal out w a side caesar salad. Great service from the bar too! read more
My family and I visited Banff for 9 days and happened to stop in The Boss to get out of the rain. Wow. I'm so glad the rain pushed us in this restaurant. We visited The Boss four more times during our stay. The pizza was our favorite. It was perfectly cooked and the crust is salted. Service was very friendly and the owner stopped by to check on us to see if we were happy with everything. The whole place is very clean, and the top floor could accommodate our party at a large round table. We are going to be dreaming of the Boss until we can get back to Banff! read more
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Checked out The Boss in Banff, which just opened this week. The place still looked brand new and had a clean, open feel. Not totally our vibe, but it was nice enough. We both started with an espresso martini. It wasn't amazing, but it was alright. For food, we had burgers, one spicy chicken and one with a regular beef patty. The maple syrup on the burger wasn't really our thing, but others might like the sweet touch. Service was super friendly and made the visit pleasant overall. Curious to see how the place grows over time. read more
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Good food, good service! Friendly staff. Enjoyed our prime rib sandwich and spicy chicken sandwich. Fries were good! read more
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The food was well-seasoned and tasty with good portion size. The service was attentive and pleasant with a casual ambiance. read more
1 year ago
This place was amazing! Its food was top tier and very family friendly. Traveling with a part of 6, sometimes it can be difficult to find places good for us, but this place exceeded our expectations! Although the service was a little slow, our food was worth the wait. It is a very nice, clean, and delicious restaurant! read more
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11 months ago
In Calgary this week and really wanted to visit Banff while I was in town. Drove up today for lunch but had no idea where I wanted to go. Happened to park near The Boss so I thought I'd give it a shot. So glad I did. The bison burger was amazing and the maple old-fashioned was one of the best old-fashions I've ever had (the ice cube was definitely unique). Highly recommend you check it out if you are in Banff. read more
1 year ago
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