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 !

We ordered some of their salmon with quinoa and pale ales for dinner, and I have never tried quinoa…read morelike how this place does it haha. The texture was so soft, and the salmon was seasoned very nicely. Their beers on tap were also pretty good and they had a decent selection to choose from. The ambiance of this place is also very hip and modern, with an upstairs dining area featuring large windows overlooking the mountains, and a downstairs area for the brewery

Great place to stop for both food and drinks in Canmore. The host was super friendly and welcoming…read morewhen we arrived. The views are great and the overall vibe is super laid back. They have bar style seating downstairs and a full restaurant upstairs. All the food we ordered was solid and they have a great selection of beers (as to be expected of a brewery). We appreciated that they have a good selection of vegetables forward dishes as well, which can be hard to find! Definitely would recommend a visit if you're in town. Extra plus is that they have their own parking lot right by the restaurant!

We arrived with 5 minutes to spare before the end of Happy Hour so we quickly ordered our drinks!…read more There were a few pizzas included on the happy hour menu but once we saw the elk and kale we knew that one would be worth full price! And it was! We asked for a side of marinara for dipping the crust. We received it but it was served cold which was a little odd. We were hungry so we just went with it. My husband is British and so was the bartender (we ate at the bar) so they had a bit of a chat which was nice. Great service, tasty beers and pie!

Located off Banff avenue. This restaurant/brewery is a great place to try, especially if you have a…read moredog. The patio seating is comfortable and they provide a bowl of water for the pup. The service is pretty generic, at times it felt fake kind. They also took my partners drink without really waiting for a response. We ordered the cauliflower starter, it was ok. Kind of bland but eatable, 3/5. I ordered the chinois salad, pretty good and rich in flavor, 4/5. My partner ordered the chicken Ceasar salad, it was bland and the chicken was rubbery, 2/5. This restaurant lost most points on the price, the whole meal came to almost $200, unfortunately the food quality was not at that level.

Came here for happy hour drinks and a distillery tour…read more Happy hour drinks are very affordable. I loved the Rootbeer + 2 shots of vanilla vodka. The Distillery tour was a bit underwhelming since it was only a viewing of Penny and a room behind that. However, you could have a tasting of 4 of their unique beverages. I was suprised by how much I enjoyed the Maple Rye (which was never something I considered myself to like). I bought one as a gift. Another fun add-on to the tour is to create your own bottle of gin. As we learned, Gin is quite literally vodka with a teabag, so you get to customize your own infusion blend for the gin. This is in a full size bottle of liquid, so ensure that you have additional space/weight in your luggage because not only is it a large amount of alcohol, but also a heavy glass bottle. Grace was a great guide for this tour/experience!

Another place in town with great happy hour drink specials!…read more In addition to our cocktails, we ordered the prime rib to share. Cooked medium rare, this one had a fantastic smokiness unlike what I'm used to in a memorable way. Service was amazing. With your receipt, you can get 10% off your bottle purchase from the tiny shop at the front of the restaurant.

After a trail run and climbing Norquay's Via Ferrata, I was ready to sit down and have something to…read moreeat. My running group that I was traveling with brought our party to the Elk & Oarsman for a quick dinner. This place is a lodge-style sports bar that is located in the heart of the Town of Banff. There are TV screens all around that show live sports and a large fireplace. You can see the beautiful mountain scenery from the rooftop patio. It was nice of Elk & Oarsman to accommodate our large party. The service was great here. Elk & Oarsman is a sports bar that serves good food. The menu has a variety of pub fare favorites like bar snacks, sharables, salads, flatbreads, elk dishes and burgers. I was starving and ordered the Buck Hunter because I wanted to try something with elk in it. This elk & bacon burger patty comes loaded with condiments on a brioche bun. I really liked the tasted of the smoked mayo on my burger. I also got a Broccoli Cheddar Soup on the side. Banded Peak Brewing is a popular beer made in Alberta that is named after a mountain in the Canadian Rockies. I grabbed their Amber Lager to pair with my dinner. There is a fun lively atmosphere here at Elk & Oarsman. I was only here for brief time, but enjoyed it. This is a solid place to check out if you like sports and good food.

The weather was so great we sat roof top. The staff super friendly and service amazing. The views…read morewhile you were eating amazing. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommend

Had a few local brews and the fried cauliflower for dinner. It's the perfect combination of fun,…read moretasty, and accessible. Make sure to get there early because there can be a wait!

Food was excellent and service from Kit was even better. Great atmosphere. Will be back.read more

Came on for Happy Hour 3-6pm, 9pm to close…read more Takes credit card. Fast and great service. Lager (18oz $10 HH)- came in large cup. Strawberry Margarita ($10)- tasted really good. White sangria (5oz $5HH)

Lovely light lunch at Earl's. It was hard for us to decide what to eat, the menu is big and has…read moresomething for everyone! Although Banff had been so crowded the day before it was much more bearable today and that plus the odd hour of our eating made it easy to get a table downstairs in the bar and have prompt service. It was lunch and we wanted to eat light so we ordered a couple salads. They were great! It's a sports bar and they are set up for crowd and fun and watching whatever there is to see, but today it was about a break for a light lunch. They clearly can handle whatever crowd and whatever festivities come through their door. So when you're in Banff, looking for a place to eat, don't pass Earl's because you think it's only a bar. It's a lovely place with a varied menu, great people watching, outside seating, varied menu, and comfortable seats to enjoy a meal or a game or whatever you're in town for.

A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. We are in Banff, Alberta, Canada and we're at…read moreShoku Izakaya for a proper lunch sesh with the boys. Lets get to the food shall we * Karaage - Texture is on point. Crisp is nice and light. Lemon compliments the chicken pieces. 8.7/10   * Takoyaki - The temperature is super correct. It has to be below molten lava levels. The flavors are good to go. 9/10   * Shoyu Ramen (Ramen of the Day) - let's get the egg out of the way. Its a little overdone. But the whole this is really good. Noodles are bouncy, pork is tender and the broth is on point. 8.6/10 The setting is very nice. Service is on point and I would definitely recommend this spot if you're ever in Banff, Canada. Let me know in the comments below. Hit that follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading my review. I love you Mwah!

After a couple days of indulging in poutine, we were craving something lighter and were so glad to…read morediscover Shoku Izakaya for a seafood-focused meal! I ordered the salmon oyako don, it was generously portioned and absolutely delicious. We also shared a few small plates: agedashi tofu, scallops, chicken yakitori, and ended on a sweet note with a maple miso crème brûlée. My husband especially loved the bamboo and mushroom served with the scallops and was able to order it separately as an appetizer. Even during the busy Canada Day weekend, we were seated right away around 8 PM. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a great dining experience in Banff, I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

The Outpost is part of the Post Hotel, the entrance around to the right side when facing the front…read morehotel entrance. It was very busy and very noisy when we stopped in for dinner. They have a bar and a few TVs. I ordered their Post Burger, which came with a huge pile of fries. The burger was fine, pretty standard, except there was a sweet red sauce, I assume the house burger sauce listed on the menu, that did make it different. I liked our server, even though he forgot I had asked for a salad instead of fries and he had to be reminded we wanted a to go box for my wife's pizza. We got to chat with him for a couple of minutes, nice guy. I think he is just someone who is easily distracted.

After a day of hiking in the Lake Louis area, we decided to stop by for a nice dinner. The staff…read morewere excellent, with great customer service despite being very busy during the dinner rush. They checked in on us, quickly sat and served us, and were personable. Ordered the beef stroganoff and Post burger; both were great especially along with a beer. For beer, they offer both half and full pint. It's a cozy place with pub vibes and wooden decor.