I visited Bear Street Tavern based off of a recommendation by a coworker. Beer and pizza is usually…read morea winning combination and Bear Street Tavern is a great example of this. Admittedly, I'm not much of a drinker but I'll have some once in a while and Bear Street seems to have a pretty good selection. I tried a Vietnamese Coffee Stout which I enjoyed. I'm definitely more of an eater than I am a drinker and the eats at Bear Street Tavern are excellent. My party got 2 pizzas and a salad and we enjoyed it all. To start we got the Tavern Bowl. It's a bunch of different vegetables with a Tahini Miso Dressing and kimchi on top. All the different textures and flavors worked really well together and the salad served as a nice break between bites of pizza. The Wheeler Hut pizza has mushrooms, ricotta, truffle oil, pesto, and mozzarella. If you're a fan of truffle flavor you'll enjoy this pizza. As soon as it was brought out I could already smell the truffle. The Mediterranean has olives, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, red onions, chili flakes, spinach, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. A little busier than the Wheeler Hut, but it was equally delicious. I'm not sure which pizza I liked more. Both pizzas had a fantastic crust with some char. Substantial enough to stand up to the toppings but still a little doughy for a nice chew. The char gives a nice crunch as well. Service is quick and friendly and the prices are fair, especially in a tourist area. I definitely recommend Bear Street Tavern.

One of the worst Pizza's I've ever had. The truffle oil is clearly fake. Waters were not refilled…read morethroughout dinner. Crust was dry and yet the pizza sagged. I was excited to go back to my hotel and brush my teeth and use mouth wash to get rid of the disgusting pungent flavor of the pizzas the waitress recommended. PS the bathrooms were DISGUSTING. Would not recommend.

Local brews Wanted…read moreto get some good local brews while in Banff and was recommended this spot. When you walk in, the first thing that hits you are the massive brew kettles in the back. Apparently, they make all of the beers on top in house. We tried their beer flight, which features their post popular beers. The pinery pilsner, happy trails pale ale, and peach cream ale were probs my fav. We also tried some of their food which was delicious as well, but the star of the show is def their beer. We tried their elk and kale pizza and tuna poke bowl. Never had elk before, but it tastes like lean beef! Would def recommend stropping by PSA: This place gets pretty crowded during peak hours so try to make a resy

The moment you step in the door you know that you're in a great place! Clean and friendly and a…read morewell polished brew house, oh my! I wish every brewer/chef in the world a place this epic. Our server was from Ireland and she was a real gem, she's off to Australia soon! We had the Mac and cheese and the beer battered fish and chips. Both were delicious and served with such speed and accuracy our heads were spinning! In a good way! The Mac and cheese had shaved mushrooms, not big chunks, but shaved, that is the difference between a chef and a cook. The Fish and chips were phenomenal, they use their own beer for their batter and you just need this in your life!

Just stopped by for a couple of beers. I really enjoyed the Chill or Be Chilled IPA. The food…read morelooked great, and I really wished we had time to try it, but it will have to wait until our next trip! Service was quick and the staff were friendly enough. There were also plenty of TV's around for those looking to watch a game while they dined.

Banff Ave Brewing Co is on the south side of town close to the bridge, and it's easy to miss among…read moreall the other exciting restaurants and bars on Banff Ave. But I'm so glad we found it on our wanderings on a cold Friday afternoon, as it provided a warm and welcoming environment for us to thaw and socialize indoors. Our server was very friendly albeit a bit frazzled, but the vibes were great all around. One of the best things about Banff Ave Brewing is that all appetizers are half off on Fridays (at least during happy hour)! They also have a nice selection of beers. Their flights are neat in that they offer 6 options instead of the more typical 4, so you can try everything you want to try. We had the nachos, poutine, and several beers. The poutine was a bit salty but the nachos were excellent, definitely get the beer cheese sauce as an add-on. I also got to try a special dragonfruit kolsch they had on tap, which was really mild and easy drinking as well. I'll definitely be back when I'm in Banff again!

Rose & Crown is a perfect spot for great views, great service and great food and drinks! Located…read morein Downtown Banff, we choose to sit outside and had gorgeous views and enjoyed the sunshine. We, of course, sampled more Canadian beer and poutine! The chicken poutine was not something I thought I would order, but it was on special and why not? The Chicken Poutine is incredible and full of flavors that are out of this world. We shared the chicken poutine and I loved Kevin's Beef Dip and we shared a side of the traditional poutine - so good. Melty cheese curds, delicious and hot fries and the gravy...take me back right now! The fish and chips were yummy and light and the perfect lunch portion. We loved our visit to Rose & Crown and it's definitely some of the very best food we had in Banff!

Okay so the views from the rooftop are great, but the rooftop is ROWDY. I'm in my twenties and…read moredidn't want to spend my evening with so many twenty year olds. It seems like quite the après ski spot, but I don't think any of the people there actually went skiing that day. It was basically a huge frat party on the rooftop with canned beer for purchase and a DJ. If you're looking for a nice, classy spot to watch the sunset - this is not it. We were crammed in the corner next to their barricaded section of the rooftop and didn't stick around longer than it took us to finish the drinks we bought downstairs.

Great happy hour and delicious pasta and drinks!…read more We got the happy hour Caesar salad, happy hour creste rigate, and regular sized spicy rigatoni. All really delicious, especially the rigatoni. We also got the frozen peach Bellini and earl of bergamot spritz. Both were good (and strong!)

Lovely place for Italian food-- bright and airy interior, friendly service, and beautifully…read morepresented and tasty food. We loved the variety of pasta shapes and flavors, and you can watch them make it in house too :) My favorite pasta was the truffle agnolotti and the tomato-based rigatoni with just a hint of spice. The agnolotti was unique and tasty; the cheese filling inside was so creamy, smooth, and thick without being pasty. And the perfectly sized rigatoni was simple but creamy and flavored just right (wished there was some meat though!). The pastas were cooked nicely, but I prefer just a smidge more al dente. Happy to have vegetable options too! The asparagus and beets were yummy and a little different (yellow beets with a goat cheese sauce instead of crumbled, almonds and burrata on the asparagus), and the salads were full of flavor without dousing them in dressing. Overall, a nicely presented and delicious meal for everyone! Our waiter, Dylan, was charming and friendly. He skillfully cleared our table's stacks of plates in one go with ease and kept our water glasses full (thank you!). They were busy for dinner-- definitely make a reservation during your stay in Banff!

Wow, just wow. Our first night in Banff was started off right. The food here was amazing, and the…read morestaff were excellent. After finishing the trip, I can confidently say this was our favorite place to eat. The portions were generous, even for a big eater like myself. We shared the Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich and the Bison Burger. I honestly don't know which one I enjoyed more. The BBQ sauce and Blueberry aioli were both an experience. And of course, with it being a distillery, the drinks were also a win. The drinks were just right, strong but delicious. I also became a fan of their IPA. As for seating, there's two stories and plenty of larger tables for big groups. I highly recommend this as necessary dining location during your trip to Banff. I would HIGHLY recommend

Unfortunately, our experience here was extremely disappointing. We had walked by a few times and…read morereally liked the atmosphere, so we were excited to make a reservation. We were seated upstairs on the balcony, which was a nice spot and had a great vibe. The service started off fine, but things quickly went downhill. It took over 20 minutes to receive our drinks after ordering. While bringing them out, our server accidentally spilled an iced tea all over the table and onto my white pants. Mistakes happen, but we were surprised that there was no apology, and the response felt very dismissive. Shortly after, while we were cleaning up, she came back and sprayed cleaner on the table but accidentally sprayed it onto me instead. Again, there was no acknowledgment or apology. A few minutes later, she brought out a replacement drink, but it was the wrong one. When we pointed it out, there was some confusion and we were initially told it was correct before another staff member came over and brought the right drink. Unfortunately, the food was also a letdown. The bison burgers were extremely dry, and the ribs were so tough and chewy that they were difficult to eat. We were really hoping the meal would make up for the service issues, but it left us disappointed. Given the issues, we expected the spilled drink would at least be removed from the bill. Instead, we noticed additional drink refills on our tab that we didn't order. Overall, it was a frustrating experience, especially because we had been looking forward to trying this place. Hopefully this was just an off night, but based on our visit, we wouldn't recommend it.

The service is good. Guinness on draught was poured…read moreperfectly. The Irish waffle cut fries with cheese on the appetizer list was GREAT! The Guinness steak pie was good, but top crust a little doughy. Fun atmosphere!

Such a fun Irish pub. My friends and I only meant to come in for drinks, but the menu looked so…read morephenomenal that we had to eat dinner here as well. Serving sizes are HUGE, and the food is actually really delicious. I highly recommend their pot pies (especially the chicken). Their appetizers like onion rings are really delicious. We came out of the restaurant feeling really bloated and full, but it was a great last meal in the city!

Best pretzel with a view you could ever ask for! I am so glad we made the walk up to try this…read moreplace! We followed the Bow River from Banff to get here. It's not too far and you get to see the Bow Valley Falls. Waldhaus is just right up the stairs from the bottom of the falls. We tried the soft pretzels and enjoyed them! The cheese dip was delicious. Diet Coke was perfectly crisp too!

We didn't plan on coming here but we're so happy we stumbled upon it. We walked along the trail of…read moreBow Falls when we saw a sign and staircase leading up to it. Since we didn't plan on eating, we shared the Spilt Pea Soup and Bratwurst. Both were absolutely delicious. I really couldn't decide what I enjoyed with my brat more, the garlic mash potatoes, or the beer and onion gravy. The spilt pea soup had plenty of bacon in it to give a nice flavor and texture. I'd highly recommend stopping by and enjoying the scenery.

Came here on a Saturday evening and made a reservation on opentable. There was a long wait for an…read moreavailability so we're glad we did that where there was service. We ordered to share: Bison carpaccio: 8/10, the large pieces of black salt(?) was overwhelming the bison, but otherwise very unique and worth trying Burrata salad: 100/10, super refreshing and unique palate of thinly ribboned squash covered with tarragon vinaigrette and burrata. Smoked trout doughnut: 8/10, interesting combination of sweet (donut, lemon glaze) and savory (smoked trout, herbed Crème Fraîche, everything bagel seasoning, pickled shallot) Individually: Strip sirloin: I didn't have this one but 10/10 for work of art presentation. Huge piece of steak though. Roasted chicken: 9/10 myself and one other got the chicken. Tender and well seasoned with sweet and spicy harissa honey glaze and chili crisps. It looked like they gave half a whole chicken to her and the other half to me, huge portions. Probably could've been 3 meals. Peyto's ribs: 9/10 had to get it for the touch of maple paprika. Seared ling cod: 9/10 it's the only portion that remotely made sense for a single person and didn't end with leftovers. The dimly lit atmosphere at Brazen is perfect to unwind in after a long day of hiking and exploring. The portions are generous and flavor profile recommendations between appetizers, mains, and drinks well explored. Highly recommend making an advance reservation to try!

Stopped by for happy hour and learned the happy hour menu, is the entire menu that's available. So,…read moreif you're craving a burger, the Royal with Cheese was delicious. I ordered the boulevardier cocktail, which was good, but nothing to rave about. There was plenty of seating and our server was friendly and attentive. Maybe it's just not my spot. Very pleasant atmosphere for a romantic dinner, but not quite was I was looking for, for a happy hour.

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.