May 12, 2026. Everything about the Maple leaf was outstanding! My wife enjoyed a nice sparkling Prosecco to kick off the evening with our nice-sized Prince Edward Island oysters. We then shared a Waldorf salad, which was refreshing and nice. Then we both selected red wine varietals grown in Canada. I had a Cabernet/Merlot blend which was super great. Would've never guessed it was from Canada. Next, My wife enjoyed a Pinot Noir that was light and complimented our entrée perfectly. Our entrée was the fillet and prawns served over a garlic mashed potato. This is an absolutely extraordinary dish. We shared it and it was just enough for two people. It is a full meal for one person. The filet temperature preparation was perfect. The prawns were extraordinary, and the garlic mashed potato made you curl your toes! Then we closed the evening with the melted chocolate soufflé, which was divine. Here's the one thing that they missed and to me it's an important miss. They use an automated system for taking reservations. And it kept asking for my name to which I said "Chris" and the automated system kept asking me what's your name!? So it asked hey fourth time and in my frustration I got playful and I said "Big Daddy." And it happily received my name and took my reservation. And then asked if there was any special occasion and I said yes my wife and I are celebrating our anniversary. I get that it may not seem normal to say "Big Daddy party for two". So I'll kind of let that pass because neither front door or upstairs Host was willing to ask. But what I don't like that was missed was our anniversary wasn't acknowledged. I was a server for years, and every host gave the server some type of chit or note to let them know if there is a special occasion. We specifically selected a higher end restaurant for anniversary. So somewhere in there, even if you weren't brave enough to say "Big Daddy for two." Someone still should've checked if you were celebrating any special occasion to which we were. Our anniversary. Our server was fabulous. She was super kind helpful and shared about her experience being in Banff. She made us feel great. My overall experience, the Mapleleaf is a great restaurant. But I'm scoring you an A- because you missed our anniversary. and that's why we chose you. So if you're going to use AI, you can't miss special occasions. Chris & Trisha from Long Beach, CA read more

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the maple leaf has a cozy ambiance and attentive service that made for a pleasant dining experience. unfortunately, the food was a bit hit or miss the standout was definitely the slow braised bison short rib. it was incredibly tender, fell right off the bone, and was beautifully plated. the bison burger came in second and the patty had a wonderful smoky char the bison bolognese, however, left much to be desired. both the pasta and meat were on the drier side, and the flavors fell flat. the biggest disappointment was the maple glazed salmon and prawns. the glaze was more like a thick overly sweet syrup and the salmon and shrimp themselves were fairly bland with a slightly fishy flavor my experience is inconsistent with the other reviews, but personally id just recommend the bison short rib and skip the others read more

The Maple Leaf - maple glazed salmon and prawns, bison bolognese, bison burger, slow braised bison short ribs - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Our meals were very, very good! I went out of my comfort zone and ordered bison short ribs with mashed potatoes. They were great! Tender and juicy. The mashed potatoes were creamy and velvety. My husband said the salmon was good as well. It was a nice place. We were seated upstairs by a window with a nice view of the downtown area. This is a great upscale dining location! read more

The Maple Leaf - Salmon with prawns and asparagus - Canadian (New) Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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This place had the best maple rye old fashioned I've had. We actually liked it so much we went back two days in a row. Service was also great, fast, and staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was good, nothing spectacular but solid, we tried the regular burger and bison burgers. It is definitely on the pricier side but we were willing to pay it for a unique experience. Would definitely recommend for a cocktail at least if you don't have time for a meal. read more

The atmosphere is relaxed with a lodge-decor setting. Not a big place but it's laid out to avoid one-Huge-Room setting. Lower level is smaller than the second floor, so it's likely that customers have to climb the stairs to dine. View is ok (rooftop views of other buildings) Service is pleasant and attentive Food was good, not terrific. However, on balance, it's the best restaurant to dine comfortably in Banff! read more

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Salad was honestly good and very flavorful. Highlight is the maple glazed salmon. That is really unique and tasty. Great funny service. Good quiet spot to be for lunch and dinner. read more

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

My husband and I arrived shortly after they opened for the day. We chose to sit inside and enjoyed some super comfortable lounge chairs. The service was great and the food and beverages were awesome! This was our best meal out on a week long trip. We will return when in the area again. read more

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We have eaten at this restaurant twice in the last three years. We were there in June and we ended up sitting in the same area, same seats as three years ago. It really is one of the nicest restaurants in Banff located downtown near all the shops. There's parking at the Nestor's market. You now have to pay, but it's a quick walk through the alleyway to get to The Maple Leaf restaurant. We recommend this restaurant highly for its service and food and ambience. Even the background music was magnificent. All of our meals were very tasty. Perfectly served with just the right amount on our plate. I had the pasta which was delicious. My husband had the ribs, which was delicious and the sides were perfect. The bar is nearby, and the drinks come fast. The dessert was delicious, we recommend this superb restaurant. The waitstaff are friendly and the hostess was amicable as you entered. read more

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Outstanding steak-cooked and seasoned perfectly!!!!! Highly recommend- great service- I ate at the bar since I was traveling alone. The atmosphere the service and the food was impeccable. read more

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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Great service, especially for a group. Food was well prepared and attractively presented. Be cautious of house wine by the glass-no, you're not getting a whole bottle for the price, just a glass. Very pricey house cabernet. read more

Stopped in for dinner last night and thoroughly enjoyed the smoked pork chop - Delicious! Service was prompt, friendly, and I just have to say, classy - white table clothes! It feels special, but so approachable. High recommendation 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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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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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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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

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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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

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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i ordered the pasta and noodles off of the childrens menu, because i am one. it was super good, but it came with almost no parmasean cheese, which my brother recived an ubundance of it. when i went to order more and after asking 2 different ladies and waiting 15 minutes, i had it. finally my meal was complete. i am not sure wat ambience is but this resturant was going through a shortage of it. regardless, a greate eat, would reccomend. read more

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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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

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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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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(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

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

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

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

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