While shopping along Main Street (aka 8th Street) in Canmore, we decided we need an adult bevvie…read more Apres did not disappoint. They have a really nice drink menu with fun, different cocktails. You're on vacation... splurge and get that cocktail you would not otherwise order at home or with work colleagues. Well crafted and our bartender executed it perfectly! In fact, it was a little dangerous as you could not taste the alcohol and I could have easily consumed 2 without knowing better.... alas... I limited myself top just 1. It's near the The Wood restaurant... just look for the stairs that lead DOWN.

We had a puppy with us and the server allowed us to sit on the patio on a busy Saturday. Other than…read morethe multiple wasps, we had a nice lunch. We had a grizzly paw root beer, cauliflower poppers, tuna wonton stack was huge, and Alberta Beef Salad. It was really good! Would return

Had the Yes Chef many-course dinner experience. I had patio reservations but they were able to…read moreaccommodate moving us to the speakeasy instead because it was a bit chilly. The speakeasy has a very cool vibe. A few of us enjoyed the interesting cocktail menu- drinks were delicious. Two of us at the table had the vegan dinner, which was phenomenal. A carnivore friend was actually jealous in comparison. Each course was so interesting and different. Many compliments to the chef, and gratitude for being so inclusive. This was a memory I'll cherish.

Excellent! Creative!…read moreInnovative! Foodie Delights! I'm not vegan... But the most amazing and cool dish was the faux chicharrónes. It's actually made out of sweet potatoes in some magic way. The corn elote is super savory and creamy and vegan... again...they are doing some magic here. The Butter Baked Scallops were a big hit! Talk about unctuous and sinful. The scallops were succulent and tender! You just can't go wrong with Butter and Scallops. Service is on point. We wanted for nothing! Our water bottle was kept full and several folks checked on us not just our server. All of them were friendly and genuine. This establishment is pretty small inside... About 10 tables plus the bar area which I think sits 8. Definitely make a reservation!

Such a fun night! Eva & Olivia were fantastic and fun!…read more Food was excellent and so fun to share. This added another great experience to our vacation in Canmore& Banff!

I was trying to find a place to eat for dinner that was within walking distance from my Airbnb and…read moreBridgette bar was the closest place I could find. If you're wondering what the vibe is like based off pictures, I can validate that the bar/restaurant atmosphere leans upscale. I came for the food and drink and after one glance at the menu, the prospects were promising. Arriving as a walk-in, I ended up sitting at the bar and ordered 2 appetizers. I had their Elk Carpaccio and Roasted Brussel sprouts. Both were delicious however between the two, the Elk was my favorite. Their cocktail menu was pretty good too. I ended up getting the Alpenglow Sour and it was refreshingly delicious! The service was good. Food and drink were paced just right and it didn't feel rushed. I didn't see a parking lot however there's plenty of parking along the side streets. Bridgette Bar is a solid choice if you're looking for a good meal/drink in a chill environment.

Fantastic upscale dining in Banff! Service was great and the food was excellent. I highly recommend…read morethis restaurant if you're looking for something more special than the usual pub food or chain style dining.

Decided to check out Änkôr for a fancy dinner. We did same day reservations for a Thursday evening…read more Service was excellent and they were extremely accommodating with diet restrictions. Several extra touches (folding napkins when you left your seat, getting the door for when your party departed) that you don't normally see these days. There's a 6 course tasting menu ($115.00) but we went a la carte. Entrees are in the $36.00 to $49.00 price range. Cool that you can see the ducks being dry aged. - Celeriac ($18.00) - shrimp tartare with celery root and grapes were refreshing. - Duck ($43.00) - dry aged breast was excellent. Beets were delicious. - Seafood ($47.00) - halibut was perfectly cooked. Didn't love the mushy, mashed zucchini texture. - Pork & scallop ($43.00) - pork belly was next level. Perfect bites, not too fatty. - Cranberry ($13.00) - almond & sage sorbet was a unique combination. Interesting, quality dishes at Änkôr.

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.

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.

Our first stop on day 1 of our trip, not by chance but by design. The menu sounded impressive and I…read moreneed to start every Canada trip with poutine! Terrific service, super happy we made it in for happy hour too! A FABulous maple old fashioned, and everything we ate was so delicious. The food could have been a little warmer but just information, not necessarily a critique. Indoor and outdoor seating. Menus and tables could have been cleaner but this place has a bar vibe so....let it go.

Large portions and great prices (especially during Happy Hour when everything is 40% off, which…read moremakes it great for a late lunch). I really liked the roasted brussel sprouts and fish and chips. Rugged/rustic/lodge atmosphere. Lots of scheduled activity nights and daytime events, check their calendar of events on their website !

Definitely busy on a Saturday night! We didn't get seated until 7:45, but that's on us for not…read morereserving or planning ahead for the weekend. The assistant manager/host was so awesome and attentive. My mom struggles with GI issues and is intolerant to a lot of things -- he did his best to communicate with the chef and our server to create a dish that would be more akin to what my mom could eat. I got the beef & bison meatballs and a side of cornbread. As well as an unleaded espresso martini. Delish! Interior is swanky and dim, but has great big windows that give a lovely view of downtown Banff.

Just had dinner here with the boss, my bro and BIL. We ordered the ginger beef, duck wings and…read moremeatballs. We also got a side of potatoes and a side of carrots. The ginger beef is not fried. They flambe it before you receive it so you get a little show. But the real show is in the flavor. The peppers and onion with the sweet ginger marinade was outstanding. The beef was fork tender. The duck wings with the sweet glaze was also delicious. And the meatballs were moist and flavorful. Both our sides easily feed the four of us. Service with Cate was great. The atmosphere was cheerful and relaxing.

Here's the thing....our service was awesome. The vibes were cool inside. We came for happy hour -…read more50% off fondue and other items. If I wasn't there for that, I would have been disappointed and felt that was too expensive. The broccolini was delightful and my husband really enjoyed the "bacon" for dipping into the fondue. Cocktails weren't our favorite and the overall consensus was it was our weakest dinner reservation of our time in Banff. However, the people next to us ordered various cuts of steak and those looked unbelievable!

I was really disappointed in my experience. From the food to the service…read more The Swiss classic fondue was very sour and the texture was grainy, the ribeye was tough to cut and not a lot of flavor and the cheesy mash potatoes came out cold and really sour. Also when we voice our concern the staff was not as receptive and didn't really know how to help us.