Banff Restaurant Guide

Banff Dining Guide

Banff is considered one of the premier dining destinations in Canada, a reputation well deserved. Every conceivable type of restaurant from every nationality can be found within Banff from fast food to casual to extravagant fine dining. We have included a list of some of Banff's more popular restaurants to help you with your meal plans.

Balkan Restaurant

120 Banff Avenue
(403) 762-3454
Open 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m
Dress Code is Casual
Main Courses from $9 to $22

Family owned and operated ensuring quality and pride in every dish. A wide variety of dishes from salads, pasta, steaks and seafood to authentic Greek cuisine made with recipes passed down for generations.

Banffshire Club at the Fairmont Banff Springs

(403) 762-1730
Open Tusday to Saturday for Dinner: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dress Code: Jacket required, tie optional, no denim
Prix fixe and degustation menus from $100.00 - $150.00

Join Maitre d' Hotel/Sommelier Anthony Chalmers and Chef Daniel Buss for a remarkable evening in our intimate and exclusive Banffshire Club. A fine selection of single malt scotches combined with one of the most extensive wine cellars in Canada will complement your menu selection and enhance the evening. At the Banffshire Club the atmosphere will charm you, while enchanting sounds of the harp create an air of Scottish welcome.

Barbary Coast Canadian Steakhouse Bar and Grill

Upstairs, 119, Banff Avenue
(403) 762-4616
Open 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Dress code: Nice mountain casual
Main courses from $8 to $25

Banff locals have known for a long time that our bar is THE spot in town to quench one's thirst in a lively and social setting. And don't forget about our spectacular rooftop patio!

The Barbary Coast offers an extensive selection of wines featuring over 300 different varieties as well as a huge selection of cognacs to complement your dining experience.

Le Beaujolais

Corner of Banff Avenue & Buffalo Street
(403) 762-2712
Open from 6:00 p.m.
Dress Code: Smart Casual. (jacket and tie optional)

As Gourmet Magazine discovered, its "reputation extends far beyond this mountain valley" You'll find this classic French restaurant in the heart of beautiful Banff, just a summer stroll from Banff's hotels and homes, at the corner of Banff Avenue and Buffalo Street, next to the historic Whyte building.

Big Horn Steakhouse

#1 Norquay Road - at the Timberline Inn
(403) 762-2285
Open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Main courses from $12 to $35

Look down the valleys and over the treetops of the Canadian Rockies from the Bighorn Steakhouse as you enjoy some of Alberta's finest beef and fresh west coast seafood. Enjoy a table inside by the fireplace or outside on Banff's Best patio terrace.

Cilantro Mountain Café at Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Tunnel Mountain Road
(403) 760-4484
Dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Dress Code: Rocky Mountain Casual
Main Courses from $22.00 to $33.00

For a casual dining alternative, join us at Cilantro Mountain Cafe. Enjoy California inspired cuisine, pizzas from our apple wood fired pizza oven or a sangria on our patio. Dress is casual and reservations are not required. For information, please call 760-4488.

Bumper’s - The Beef House

603 Banff Avenue
(403) 762-2622
Open from 4:30 p.m
Dress Code Casual
Main Courses from $12.00 to $39.00

"If you haven't been to Bumper's, you haven't been to Banff" is the motto of this popular family restaurant - a Banff tradition since 1975. Fun, efficient service and good value complement the Alberta beef specialies and all-you-can-eat salad bar. Prime rib, steaks and baby back ribs are house favourites. The Loft Lounge is a favourite local watering hole featuring pub games.

Caramba Restaurante

337 Banff Avenue – at the Banff Ptarmigan Inn
(403) 762-3667
Dinner from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m
Dress Code Casual
Main Courses from $12.00 to $24.00

Caramba is based on an open kitchen style where the action and excitement of the food preparation is carried throughout the dining room. The large Forno pizza oven, the Rotisserie and the flaming grill are the first sights that will greet you as you enter the Restaurante. Those looking for a light snack or a drink by the floor to ceiling fireplace are invited to visit the cozy Lobby Lounge.

Caramba Restaurante features Mediterranean and West Coast food with a twist in casual and inviting surroundings. The traditional ingredients, warm colour tones and high-energy staff promise to delight the senses! Carumba, which translated means "WOW" has been delighting travellers in Whistler and Port Moody for some time and continues to exceed expectations in Banff.

Coyotes Deli & Grill

206 Caribou Street
(403) 762-3963
Dinner from 5:00 p.m
Dress Code: Smart Casual. (jacket and tie optional)
Main Courses from $14.00 to $24.00

Log beams and warm Santa Fe colours blend the southwest with the Rocky Mountains. Fresh, healthy ingredients are used to create innovative and flavourful dishes. Southwestern cuisine with a Mediterranean influence.

Coyotes features wines from California and the Pacific Northwest at reasonable prices to compliment their menu.

Earls

229 Banff Avenue, Upstairs
(403) 762-4414
Open from 11:00 a.m.
Dress Code Casual
Main Courses from $7.00 to $17.00

A team of buyers and chefs have scoured the world for new and exciting dishes to develop Earls "global skillet" menu. Earls passion is evident in the quality of the produce from the Salinas valley, fresh salmon from Vancouver Island B.C., and his "cut with a fork" certified Angus beef. Order a homemade Margherita pizza, Hunan Kung Pow, or a ceaser salad, and sample his passion for quality.

Eden at the Rimrock Hotel

Mountain Ave
(403) 762-1865
Open 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Dress code: Smart Casual (jacket and tie optional)
Les Bois $95 / La Mer $95 / Chef's Menu $95 / Grand Tasting Menu $125

Our new signature menu, Menu de Paradis, is designed to be one of the greatest dining and wine experiences available in the world. Rare and wonderful vintages of Dom Perignon, grand Bordeaux wines and subtle burgundies are paired with Beluga and Sevruga caviars, Kobe beef, Canadian Bison other delicate courses crowned with the artful masterpieces of our world renowned Pastry Chef, Mr.Guy Vaugeois.

Maitre D'Hôtel/Sommelier Blair Hunter welcomes you to enjoy Banff's finest dining experience with exceptional service. Eden's delicately crafted French cuisine with regional accents is renowned for its 4-diamond AAA/CAA, Wine Spectator and Chaîne des Rôtisseurs awards. We invite you to relax in a luxurious atmosphere and take in the incredible mountain views while enjoying our small portioned, multi-course menus.

El Toro Restaurant

429 Banff Avenue - next to Irwins Mountain Inn
(403) 762-2520
Open 7:00am - 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m
Dress Code is Casual
Main Courses from $12.00 to $30.00

For 27 years Mike Lambropoulos has served authentic Mediterranean dishes. Try the combination platter; Greek salad, beef and pork souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita, tiropita and tzatziki - or the seafood platter; lobster tail, crab legs, shrimp, salmon, calamari and Greek salad. The chateaubriand is recommended.

The Evergreen

459 Banff Avenue at Royal Canadian Lodge
(403) 762-3307
Summer Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Main Courses from $20.00 to $38.00

Our menu changes seasonally. This is but a sample of our offerings. We always feature Alberta beef and Alberta lamb as well as the freshest game meats, fish and seafood.

Giorgio’s Trattoria

219 Banff Avenue
(403) 762-5114
Open daily from 5:00 p.m
Dress Code Casual
Main Courses from $12.00 to $26.00

Featuring Italian specialities, fresh pasta and pizza cooked in our traditional wood-burning oven.

Guido’s

116 Banff Avenue – Above McDonald’s
(403) 762-4002
Open from 5:00 p.m
Dress Code: Casual
Main Courses from $11.50 to $25.00

Fresh regional Italian specialties like fillet of trout appetizer, smoked in house, homemade pasta, cannelloni, and veal so tender you need only cut it with your fork. Attractively priced rare wines, scotch and cognac. Friendly, informal atmosphere and attentive service, guests have been returning for over 30 years.

Guido's features homemade desserts to compliment your meal. House specialties: Swiss chocolate mousse, white, milk and dark chocolate served on vanilla sauce, Bailey's and Frangelico ice cream or a selection of homemade sorbets.

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

117 Banff Avenue and The Banff Caribou Lodge
(403) 760-3030 (Downtown) / (403) 762-4442 (Caribou Lodge)
Open: 4:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. (Downtown) / 6:30a.m. - 11:00p.m. (Caribou Lodge)
Dress Code is Casual
Main Courses from $11.00 to $30.00

Our "Steak Story" starts with a well-trimmed centre cut, specially aged for extra tenderness. The well-marbled steak, seasoned with our unique blend of spices is seared to perfection over high heat to lock in the natural juices. At both Banff Kegs, the motto of "Great Steaks and Good Friends" is upheld by superb service and sensational meals.

Maple Leaf Grille & Spirits

137 Banff Avenue (entrance on Caribou Street)
(403) 760-7680
Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Dress Code is Casual
Main Courses from $14.00

The Maple Leaf is an award winning restaurant offering fresh Canadian cuisine. Located on Banff Ave with an exciting view of downtown Banff and the picturesque mountains beyond. The Maple Leaf has recently been awarded the 2002 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its outstanding cellar of over 300 carefully selected wines.

Melissa’s Restaurant & Bar

218 Lynx Street - across from the Banff Park Lodge
(403) 762-5511
Open: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dress Code is Casual
Main Courses from $13.00 to $24.00

Located at Lynx and Caribou across from the Banff Park Lodge. Melissa's extends a warm welcome to all visitors. Our delightful and unique building has been a landmark and a local favorite in Banff since 1928. Designed and built as a restaurant, Melissa's is locally owned and operated and proud to be part of the heritage of Banff National Park. Join us for relaxed and friendly dining, and a true taste of the Rockies.

The Old Spaghetti Factory

2nd Floor - Cascade Plaza 317 Banff Ave
(403) 760-2779
Open from 11:30 AM Daily
Dress Code: Casual
Main Courses from $8.75 to $14.25

We pride ourselves by offering great food at reasonable prices. All our entrees come complete with Hot Sourdough Bread with Whipped Garlic Butter, Minestrone Soup or a Crisp Green Salad with choice of Homemade dressing, Spumoni or Vanilla ice cream for dessert and our own privately roasted Coffee or Hot Tea. All this at no additional charge.

Saltlik: A Rare Steakhouse

221 Bear Street
(403) 762-2467
Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m
Dress Code as you are comfortable
Main Courses from $15.00 to $30.00

Banff's New Steakhouse experience, providing 7oz - 18oz of only the best Canadian beef, Certified Angus, triple AAA and USDA Prime, Rotisserie chicken, fresh pacific Salmon, and memorable BBQ Ribs.

Combine this with our fresh homemade sauces, all in our comfortable, but casual timberframe dining room, which boasts a beautiful covered heated patio with flower gardens.

Silver Dragon Restaurant

211 Banff Avenue – 3rd Floor
(403) 762-3939
Summer Hours: everyday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Winter Hours: everyday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dress Code: Mountain Casual
Items from $8 to $18

The large menu features a wide choice of Cantonese and Peking cuisine. Enjoy selecting your live lobster or crab from our seafood tank. The selection of mouth-watering desserts includes Mango pudding, almond jelly tofu and Kiwi surprise.

Sunfood Café

215 Banff Avenue - 2nd Level Sundance Mall
(403) 760-3933
Open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Dress code: Mountain casual
Main courses from $7 to $15

We are committed to cooking healthy and tasty vegetarian food, to giving swift, professional and friendly service, to provide a clean, relaxing and cozy environment. The Sunfood Cafe is popular with both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

The Terrace Dining Room and Lounge

222 Lynx Street – at the Banff Park Lodge
(403) 762-4433
Open 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Dress Code: Mountain Casual
Main Courses from $17.00 to $37.00

The Terrace Dining Room and Lounge. A straight forward approach to Canadian specialities and seasonal table d'hôte menus. An extensive selection of local and international wines, beers and spirits are available in the Terrace Lounge.

The New Ticino: Swiss-Italian Restaurant

415 Banff Avenue – at the High Country Inn
(403) 762-3848
Open from 5:30 PM (last reservation at 10:00 PM)
Dress Code is nice Mountain Casual
Main Courses from $13.00 to $33.00

TICINO, named for Switzerland's southernmost, Italian speaking canton, has been an important part of the local dining scene for over 25 years. Swiss Chefs are dedicated to their interpretation of the regions cusine and flavours while being faithful to some of the country's traditions. Enjoy our Swiss wines!


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