5/5 -- Outstanding Experience at The Maple Leaf! We had an incredible Birthday Dinner for our daughter at The Maple Leaf, and a huge part of that was thanks to our server and bartender, Megan. She was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and spot-on with her recommendations for both drinks and appetizers. We started the evening with a Maple Old Fashioned, which was perfectly balanced and set the tone for the night. For starters, we ordered the Fior Loaf Buttered Cheese Bread, which was warm, well-seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Our family tried a variety of entrées, and every single one impressed: * Maple Salmon Prawns - flavorful and beautifully prepared * Mafalda Limone Pasta - bright, creamy, and comforting * Roasted Harvest Chicken - cooked perfectly with great seasoning * Bison Burger - juicy, unique, and packed with flavor To finish, we indulged in dessert with the Maple Crème Brûlée and the Hot Chocolate Soufflé--both outstanding and the perfect ending to a great meal. Overall, The Maple Leaf delivered an exceptional dining experience. Amazing food, warm ambiance, and standout service from Megan made this one of the best meals we've had. read more

Five stars. The Maple Leaf is an absolute gem in the heart of Banff. The food is exceptional, with a true taste of Canadian cuisine that feels both elevated and comforting. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. The atmosphere is cozy yet upscale, with stunning mountain views that add to the overall experience. Prices are on the higher side, but absolutely worth it for the quality, ambiance, and memorable dining experience. Highly recommend for a special night out in Banff. read more

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We made reservations in advance which I would recommend as it was quite busy. We were seated upstairs immediately upon arriving. The window tables are the place to be. We didn't get one of those but still a nice area. I chose the salmon and shrimp for my meal. It came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The salmon was cooked with a nice sear. For some reason my shrimp were a bit smaller than those on my husband's surf and turf. Overall, my meal was quite good. Husband had the filet and it wasn't quite as tender as he was hoping. I liked that it was not ala carte and your entree came with a potato and veggie. Service was good. We walked from our hotel so no need to worry about parking. We enjoyed our dinner. read more

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Excellent meal! Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. We got the three course meal. My chicken was delicious and we really enjoyed the bison appetizer! My old fashion was also a hit. Will return when we visit Banff again. read more

The Maple Leaf was a great place to come for brunch. Our waitress was really sweet and gave us the time we needed for our group of 6. We ordered the crab gratin for the table and it was a great starter. Definitely a good amount of crab in the dip. And the pitas were very tasty. 8/10 For my brunch item, I ordered the Canadian bacon Benedict. This was just alright. The egg was perfectly cooked, but the Canadian bacon didn't have much flavor. It was a huge portion with a ton of well-seasoned potatoes. 7/10 My friends ordered their specialty salmon Benedict and I tried a bite, that is definitely the best dish to get! It was very flavorful. A truly great bite. 8.5/10 maybe 9/10 For drinks, I ordered the passion fruit mimosa and the Bloody Mary. The passion fruit mimosa was really good, everything you want in a mimosa. The Bloody Mary was pretty mediocre. It tasted more like just tomato juice. But my friend ordered their specialty drink with the rosemary sprig and that was absolutely delicious! We sat in the room with the fireplace and the stuffed moose head which was really fun. It was a cozy ambiance. It was a nice casual stop. read more

The Maple Leaf - Crab gratin - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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This was a great stop for lunch. They serve a lot of Canadian sourced ingredients. We had the crab dip and the maple salmon. Both were delicious. The restaurant staff were so inviting and friendly. I loved the Canadiana decor. As a Canadian, it's got my stamp of approval as a place you should definitely stop at while in Banff. Cheers! read more

The Maple Leaf - View of this quaint Banff restaurant. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Had a wonderful xmas brunch! The atmosphere was very calm and cozy. Our waitress was nice and helped us with planning our day. Food was delicious! As someone who likes a big breakfast, the banana toffee French toast was not enough for a meal and I had to eat off my partner's plate. I did enjoy the banana chips on it as it gave more crunch to the meal. They have a casual seating area on the main floor and more upstairs on the 2nd floor. The stairs are well maintained with sturdy handrails. We were sat on the 2nd floor by the window where you can see the main road. read more

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I didn't notice until my friend pointed it out but all of the Asian people in the restaurant were seated in the same little corner. We sat down, my friend pointed it out, and I kept thinking it was a coincidence but then several white parties were sat upstairs into the nice dining area and the next Asian group that came in were put into our row. I kept watching them in the corner and the waiters would avoid looking at the group in the corner trying to order. Like I think I saw 5 waiters pass by within 10 minutes going to the party room and completely breeze by the Asian family in the corner when I know they saw them in their peripheral. I don't think it's a coincidence because we were also put with the only Asian waiter working the floor. She was great! Horrible coincidence if it is.... The food maple salmon was super good! I loved the mashed potatoes and the sauce all blended together perfectly. The bison shortribs and dip were okay although the pita that came with the dip was super good, soft and had a nice chew. read more

The Maple Leaf - Dip - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Came here for dinner on a reservation. We were seated on the 2nd floor with a nice view of the town. Service overall is very good. They offered good recommendations, which we mainly relied on. Overall the food was fantastic and it was a terrific experience for a relaxing vacation dinner with family. I got to try two different drinks. I don't recall the Spicy Lychee Margarita ($18) having a kick, but the lychee flavoring was a nice blend with the margarita. And because we're in O Canada... they of course made their Old Fashioned ($18) maple flavored. Still a good drink with the maple sweetness to it. For appetizers, we ordered the Cast Iron Crab Gratin Dip ($28) which is made of Atlantic Crab, artichoke, and mozzarella. This was soo good that we ended up ordering extra pita, which was a $1 extra. Well worth it. We also got the Wine Country Salad ($18) because you always need a green dish. For entrees, we got the Signature Maple Salmon & Prawns ($49). Only two pieces of prawn as you can see in the photo (sad), but it also comes with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables, which happens to be asparagus when we went. They use a maple dijon glaze, which makes a nice gravy with the mashed potato. If you're willing to splurge, I'd recommend getting the 18oz Alberta Cowboy Steak ($85) for the table. This also comes with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables (asparagus during my visit). That "Cowboy Butter" they put on top enhances the flavoring. I wasn't a fan of the red wine demi that's luckily comes on the side. read more

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Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambience 10/10 I will highly recommend this place. Drinks i love the most was the lychee margarita! We order the new york striploin pperfect! Chicken wings is ok kinda on a sweet side, the soup is ok not my type but my friends love it. read more

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After our hike at Lake Louise/Moraine Lake, we were famished and were looking for something to eat. We landed here and didn't have any reservations. However, the hostess was able to fit us in right away and we sat upstairs. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a mountain lodge feel to it. For the most part, the food here was pretty good, though the pork chop I ordered was overcooked and dry. When it was put in front of me, I tried to cut in to it and felt how tough it was. After taking a bite, it was confirmed that the pork chop was overcooked. I then asked the server how they cook their pork chops here and she said medium. I then let her know that it was overcooked and she promptly took it back and got a new one made for me. The food does take a while and it would have been nice if they provided bread or something to munch on while waiting. The second time around, the pork chop was cooked correctly. Our server was fantastic and she kept on checking in on us and her other tables. For a place of this caliber, I was disappointed that they messed up my pork chop. But there's a first time for everything. After all this, I still recommend coming here. I would make reservations though. read more

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Very friendly staffs. The food wasn't bad. I waited just couple of minutes (less then 5$) for them to clean the table. Might need some reservation in peak-season especially holidays. read more

The Maple Leaf - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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My wife and I came here to celebrate our 9 year anniversary. A lovely dinner consisting of bison short ribs and king salmon with seared prawns. They were complemented with mashed potatoes, sweet potato glaze and asparagus. My wife loved her lychee martini and I enjoyed my old fashioned. A great dining experience in a classic old school restaurant. read more

Everything was amazing. I LOVED the food here! Wow!! Sooo delicious especially the bread with melted mozzarella and the dill cream sauce with the fish and the maple creme brulee which was to die for! Excellent service! read more

Finely decorated, two floors of good service and Canadian gourmet food. The portions seemed large in yelp reviews, and after receiving them, it was true. Expect sweet maple flavoring in the dishes. We ordered the duck wings, mussels and crab gratin. We were plenty full after those alone. Definitely try to get a second floor seat near the window for a romantic view of downtown Banff. read more

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I had high hopes for this place, given the reviews and pics I saw. On the first night, I tried to go at 9:30pm, but when I got there they said they closed at 9pm already. So I made the effort to be there by 8:40pm the next night. Still they made it like a huge deal to ask upstairs if it was still ok to seat me. After I got seated, I just felt like I was delaying the staff from leaving. I wished they had made me feel more welcomed and not inconveniencing them. The waiter even laughed at how fast I ate. I just didn't want to hold them up leaving. I had a house salad, which the greens, apples weren't crisp oddly. And I ordered the maple glazed salmon w prawns for my main course. The mashed potatoes, asparagus, and salmon were good, but the prawns had no flavor. I think they should use shell-on shrimp instead to retain the flavor. The shrimp just tasted boiled and from the freezer. I wanted the maple creme brûlée for dessert, but it just didn't feel right to stay later. I was done by 9:20pm, tipped 20% still, and rushed out of there (even though there were still a lot of guests upstairs and at the bar). For a high-end rest't, I think they should be more clear to customers that they can be seated before 9pm, and not feel rushed to eat. Or I'm guessing their "high-end" rating was in the past unfortunately. read more

The Maple Leaf - Maple glazed salmon w prawns - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Came here on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. We were seated fairly quickly. They had a good brunch and lunch menu. The indoor section wasn't too packed, but mostly people sat outside. I've ordered the steak breakfast with extra bacon, and a mimosa. It took us awhile to get ahold of the waiters, but after a while I was able to flagged someone down. We had an hour to grab food and eat due to our tour guides schedule. After getting our orders in, and food coming out, it took almost 40 minutes of our hour, so we had to rush a bit. The food came out great. Medium rare steak came out perfectly and tender. Toasts were well buttered and crispy and excellent potatoes. My partner ordered the bison burger and it came out perfectly. Even the fries were good. Food were good portions and tasted wonderful. Other than the delay in service, overall ambiance and food were terrific. read more

The Maple Leaf - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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The steak is excellent Chicken breast is ok Excellent service and nice ambience Salad was good read more

We were seated on the 2nd floor with beautiful views of downtown Banff below. We started with a southwest corn soup to share, which was rich and flavorful. I got the Alberta bison tenderloin, medium rare. It was rich and juicy, though it was hard to tell the difference in taste from beef. My dad got the Brome Lake half duck, which had a slightly crispy skin and was covered in a sweet and herbal sauce. My mom got the seafood linguine, which was pretty standard. Overall, the food was pretty good, though perhaps not quite worth the price. 3.5 stars read more

Very nice ($$$) restaurant on all the main streets (corner) old world atmosphere with wood, stone and long staircase. Service was friendly (as all the places in Banff), food came out hot and tasty! We both ordered the burgers bec we know we won't get this quality at home with fries. I don't eat fried often so when I do I want crisp, salty fries and they were perfect! Nice last lunch in Banff! read more

The Maple Leaf - Art on wall - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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(Ryan Reynolds sing songy voiceover like "you ME & luigi" on Spotify) The vibe is spectacular place for dinner! Rustic! Modern! Amazing aesthetics! Nash would serve us! She is super nice! Drinks: Grapefruit! Passion! Sangria! Cowboy Steak! It is meant for cowboys like the RCMP! Satisfying! Super hearty! Crab Cakes! Large and delish! Duck Wings! Candied orange! You will flip out! They are superb! Medallions! mmhmm. Beef! It's what's for dinner! Red Velvet Cake was scrumptuous! Thanks, Nash! Would order everything again! read more

Cast Iron Crab Gratin Dip 3 Atlantic crab, artichoke, mozzarella, grilled pita, can't taste crab, cheesy, flavorful Miso Sablefish 4 super juicy & tender, too salty, ginger & gold beet rissoto, too salty, orange shoyu tossed salad, too bitter Alberta Cowboy Steak 4 18oz bone-in ribeye, chewy, juicy, too salty, mashed potato, seasonal vegetable, cowboy hat butter, flavorful, too salty, red wine demiglaze, too salty Grapefruit Thyme Mocktail 3 light, fruity, floral read more

Amazing environment, the waiters were amazing, food was fine. There was a fire alarm that went off. We got a seat of 8 in a cool cabin room with a fireplace, but 3 different waiters in the beginning asked what drinks. Cannot complain though because the entire party hadn't arrived yet. waiters in canada are W read more

This spot is very centrally located right in the heart of Banff, and looked like a great place to enjoy our last dinner. We were seated immediately on the patio and experienced good service throughout our entire meal. We started the meal off with the cast iron crab dip. Unfortunately, I was left wanting a lot more grab than there was in the dip. In my opinion the dip was mostly cheese and I was having trouble finding the crab there. The meal itself was good, not exceptional by any meals. The salmon was cooked well and was moist, but the prawns on top had zero flavor and it felt they were just tossed on at the end right before coming to us. Overall, the meal here we had was pleasant, but not enjoyable enough for me to return during my next visit to Banff. read more

The Maple Leaf - Signature Maple Salmon & Prawns - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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An excellent restaurant with a variety of choices. The place is fairly pricey but it's Banff, what can one do. Service was excellent, wait staff was engaged and answered many questions. First the appetizers; the mozzarella bread was an excellent starter, with richly flavored mozarella on top of tender bread. It's a combination that seems obvious, but I've never quite seen it done like this before. The tomato burrata salad was also excellent; a bit smaller in portion than expected, but still fresh, and nicely dressed with a balsamic vinegar. The burrata seemed particularly fresh. The slow-braised carrot bison short rib was an excellent main; the bison was tender, not gamey-tasting, and seemed like a good alternative to the more usual beef. The carrots and sweet potato were tasty, the demi sauce was a nice way to meld all the elements together. I would have liked more applesauce in the dish. The Hunter's Chicken Supreme with roasted mushrooms, sundried tomato, pistachio crunch, mashed potato, and vegetables was quite good too; the main thing was that a dark meat chicken was expected but what came out was a breast with a drummette, whereas a drumstick with thigh was expected. The roasted mushrooms were nicely textured, and the chicken was good, though perhaps the overall dish wasn't as creative as expected. The Alberta Beef Tenderloin with smoked cheddar mash, roasted mushroom medley, demi, chimichurri was really soft and juicy; the texture was really nice and the flavors blended very well together. Overall a nice experience! I would have preferred some more creative combinations with the ingredients but overall a solid place for a nice meal. read more

We had a private room for 10 people, in the upstairs portion of the restaurant. I think if you reserve the space for more people, there may be additional charges for the room reservation. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. Pretty solid seafood restaurant for a landlocked, touristy town. The service was great, and the hostess was very accommodating and friendly. read more

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My partner and I decided on this restaurant during our Banff trip to celebrate our anniversary. The ambiance of the restaurant had a nice rustic feel. The service we found was casual but also very attentive. We ordered the Fior Loaf, Bison Bolognese and their Signature Maple Salmon and Prawns. We sipped on a Passion Ginger Crush drink to complete the meal. We thought the food was decent. However, we are disappointed that our server didn't let us know about the spring fling special as we ordered the same mains as the set menu. I took a star off as this affected our impression of the restaurant. read more

The Maple Leaf - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

To start off we have now visited Maple Leaf twice in about 13 months! The food here is exceptional! Every bite we have eaten here has been nothing short of great! But that is not what makes this place so great. Our waitresses . They made the entire experience. They made this restaurant. Last year we had Sam, she was so amazing and thoughtful! We wanted for nothing! Then this year rolled around and we thought "no way the service could ever be better than it was last year." Boy, we were wrong. This year we had Jordan. Simply put, every waitress in the profession should strive to be like her. She was the sweetest, most thoughtful and just simply kind person we have ever met! She stood and took time to talk with us all while never letting us go without. If I were the owner of Maple Leaf, I would make sure employees like Sam and Jordan never leave. They truly made this place! read more

The Maple Leaf - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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It was okay, very dim and they stuffed a party of 10 in their bench/table set up that only fit 8 when the hostess said we could add chairs on the ends but the waitress said we couldn't due to it blocking the walkway so we had to squish. Service was slow and food was decent. They also used naan bread that was clearly from Costco which was funny. read more

The Maple Leaf - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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I came in wanting to try their French onion soup but to my chagrin, they no longer had that on their menu. I ended up ordering a Benedict brekky and I am glad I did. I was delightful! I ordered some hard coffee libation, and was put off when the waiter poured a small can into a cup for me. I was taken aback! How dare he! I did take a sip however lol...I liked it so much I'm sitting at the airport with a 4 pack in my carry- on. Anyway, the food was fabulous as was the service. I will come back here when it town again. read more

The Maple Leaf - A Benedict breakfast. Soooo yummy and filling. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Cute, rustic 2 story restaurant in the middle of town. We ate dinner there (bison burger). Burger & fries were both delicious, but in Canada they have to cook the meat well done b/c of regulations (our waitress said). It was still good. Had aioli on it so wasn't dry. Good views from the 2nd level. read more

Though people will tell you that this is one of the best restaurants in town, my group found it to be basic and uninteresting considering the price point. Upon reflection, I'm guessing that the menu has been dumbed down quite a bit compared to what I experienced 5 years ago. The main complaint is that nothing feels particularly high end or splurgy. No tantalizing raw seafood options and no large format steaks. The pasta options (risotto, linguine) were thrown together, the two indigenous dishes we had were fine but not extraordinary. The steaks were not impressive in terms of taste, preparation, or plating. Overall this is a decent restaurant but if it's still being pitched as a picturesque Canadian mountain steakhouse, other diners with similarly high expectations will continue to be disappointed. Perhaps more of a place where you finish off a day trip than enjoy a true special occasion. read more

This place was recommended by one of the locals and unfortunately, we were disappointed :( they have indoor and outdoor dining and the ambiance inside was nice, felt like a cozy cabin. We got the Bison Short Rib Hash, Smoked Salmon Benedict and fresh orange and grapefruit juice. We asked for utensils twice but they took a really long time to get it to us so my husband ate his benedict using his hands but I had to wait. He thought the salmon was tasty but the dish itself was a bit plain. I didn't really like my bison hash 'cause the meat was really dry and was hard to chew. The potatoes were okay and the poached eggs were overcooked. I think the best part of my dish was the bread that was on the side, it was crunchy and good. Our server said the juices we ordered was freshly squeezed but it wasn't, it tasted like those canned juices. Disappointing... Wouldn't recommend this place for breakfast. read more

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The food is amazing and made with very healthy ingredients. The service was exceptional. The waiter was very friendly didn't rush us and never forgot anything. Kept our waters filled and our drinks. The ambience is a 10. Very cozy makes you comfortable like you wanna sit and stay for hours. Rustic cheque! read more

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Great food and wine. I would recommend the steaks. Very nice servers. Definitely coming back. Reasonable pricing for e great atmosphere

Top notch service from Danielle! She was just great. We started with the burrata salad. This dish should not be on the menu when tomatoes are not in season. It was tasteless. Danielle quickly acknowledged the problem and took it off the bill. Mains were the elk meat balls and the gnocchi, both of which were good, not great. The sticky toffee pudding dessert was yummy, nice decadent finish to the meal. Atmosphere is nice and upscale. read more

First off, dog friendly patio had us sold! The staff was very friendly and the inside is actually HUGE! Our pup got her own bowl of water and was able to hang out with us while we ate. For drinks we got a Manhattan and a margarita! Both drinks were fantastic and we kept eyeing all the other drinks coming out as well! The margarita had black salt which I had never seen before. We got a handful of apps to share- Oysters (5/5) - came with the lemon and red onion as I expected and also came with another delicious sauce Mussels (4/5) - they were very good, not sandy at all, just on the smaller side from what we are used to and I prefer white sauce over red French onion soup (5/5)- this was so tasty and perfect for two people! I loved the bread croutons as well as the crunchy onions. Duck breast wings (5/5)- first time we had these- crunchy, juicy, saucy! It was delicious! If you like duck and wings, this is for you! read more

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My friends and I made reservations for dinner at the Maple Leaf, one of the more upscale restaurants in Banff. We ordered their Cast Iron Crab and Artichoke Dip, Double Pork Chop, Brome Lake Duck Breast, and their Prime Alberta Striploin. Unlike many fancy restaurants, they were quite generous with the portion size. The crab and artichoke dip was a great start to our meal. The duck breast entree I ordered came with risotto, but was very creamy. Note: - If you're from NYC like us, you'll notice that service tends to be slower in Banff. However, the majority of people are welcoming and nice. So expect the same at the Maple Leaf. read more

The Maple Leaf - Prime Alberta Striploin, Double Pork Chop, and Brome Lake Duck Breast - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Fantastic!!! Highly recommend the Hot Chicken Sandwich. Perfect amount of slaw and pickles....so good. Hubby had the cheese burger which he devoured. Great, friendly and prompt service. We had a window seat so we could people watch. read more

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Cute rustic place in Banff. It is on the pricier side. Service is excellent. The timely of the meal was perfect. Caesar salad was just okay but we enjoyed our entrees. Fish was slightly dry but the flavor was delicious. read more

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