Canmore's restaurants run the entire spectrum from fine dining to casual lunches blending flavours from around the globe. Albertans and travelers from abroad have begun to recognize Canmore as a special place to combine a holiday visit with great food. Be sure to check out some of these popular Canmore restaurants for yourself.
Chez Francois Fine Cuisine
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1604 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-6111
Dress: Smart Casual
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Main Courses from $16 to $32
The daily gourmet breakfast has become a fixture in Canmore with its traditional and extremely popular Eggs Benedict with Chef Jean-Francois' special hollandaise sauce. But the selection of fresh fruits and seafoods; the vast selection of crepes, croissants, omelettes, cereals, bagels home style potatoes with Jean-Francois' special seasoning - make for a truly gourmet breakfast.
At dinner, each entree is served with a bouquetiere of five fresh vegetables with either a rice pilaf or potato. Chef Jean-Francois creates all of his own sauces and sumptuous soup stocks from scratch - along with his enticing desserts and ice creams made with fresh seasonal fruits.
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The Drake Inn and Restaurant
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909 Railway Avenue
(403) 678-5131
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Canmore's most popular night spot features live bands on weekends and hearty portions of pub fare. Specialties include their famous Drake Burger, Steak Sandwich and quesadillas.
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French Quarter Café
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#4 - 102 Boulder Cr.
(403) 678-3612
Open Mon - Wed 6:30am - 6:00pm; Thurs and Fri 6:30am - 9:00pm; Sat 8:00am - 9:00pm; Closed Sundays
Main Courses from $18 to $24
Boasting Cajun and Creole dining that include favourites like Jambalaya, Blackened Red Snapper and Crawfish the French Quarter Café is considered one of the finest restaurants in the Banff and Canmore area, serving customers from all over the world.
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Gasthaus Alphorn Restaurant
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1720 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-9446
Open 7 am for breakfast
Main Courses from $14 to $29
Known for its grilled meats, pasta, fondue dishes and all you can eat breakfast buffet. The menu has been designed to please every member of the family complimented by friendly service and a warm, cozy atmosphere.
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Grizzly Paw Brewing Company
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622 Main Street
(403) 678-9983
Open for lunch and dinner
This local brew pub combines fine beer with good food in a friendly atmosphere. The beer is brewed onsite with some quirky names like Dribbling Moose. The menu changes seasonally but they always have selections for vegetarians, meat lovers and the health conscious. The only outdoor fireplace in Canmore livens up the patio.
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Canmore Hotel
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738-8 Street (403) 678-5181 Open for lunch and dinner. Dress Code: Casual
Main Courses from $10
Canmore's oldest restaurant attached to Alberta's second oldest hotel. A popular night spot throughout the year, the patio is a local favourite during summer offering large portions and good pub food.
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Crazyweed Kitchen
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626 8th Street
(403) 609-2530
Open 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for lunch; Open 5:30 p.m for dinner
Dress Code: Casual
Canmore's favourite lunch spot serves an eccentric mix of Asian, East Indian, Italian, Mediterranean and French dishes. The Lambwich is one of the best and most unique burgers in town. You will find this restaurant packed with locals, a sure sign of a great meal. Crazyweed is now open for dinner.
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Chef’s Studio Japan
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709 Main St. - Avens Gallery Bldg
(403) 609-8383
Dress Code: Casual
Main Courses from $15 to $30
Sushi, sashimi and tempura served with artistic flare reflecting the gallery setting (and pottery and paintings for sale too).
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Copper Door
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726 9th Street (403) 678-5233
Open from 5 pm to 10 pm
Main Courses from $14 to $35
Intimate atmosphere and distinctive copper door by local artist Tony Bloom. Show kitchen where Chef Brian Shaben’s cuisine is prepared with southern European flair--AAA beef tenderloin, NY peppercorn steaks, salmon, leg of lamb with risotto and rosemary jus, and pastas. Fresh fish and wild game features. Hot homemade bread.
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Craig's Way Station
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1727 Mountain Ave
403-678-2656
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Family Dining. A Canmore tradition for many years, Craigs' is a favourite destination for breakfast.
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Creekside Fine Food and Drink
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101, 1005 Cougar Creek Drive
403-609-8388
Main Courses from $7 to $14
60 seat restaurant offers traditional pub fare and a variety of international selections of aps, snacks and entrees. Daily soup and sandwich special during lunch and a fish special during dinner.
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Des Alpes Restaurant
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702 - 10th St.
403-678-6878
Main Courses from $15 to $35
Fine Dining with a Swiss - French twist. One of Canmore's more popular restaurants, Des Alpes' specialties include Veal Emince Zurich style, Scallops Queen Elizabeth and Lamb filet "Marianne".
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Famous Chinese Restaurant
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629 8th Street
403-678-9535
Open for dinner
Dine In or Take out Chinese Cuisine focusing on traditional Szechuan and Peking Dishes in a relaxing family atmosphere.
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Fireside Inn Restaurant
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718 - 8th St.,
403-678-9570
Open for lunch and dinner
Casual family dining offering plentiful portions. Their outdoor patio is a favourite location for summer lunches or a beer after a hard day in the mountains.
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The Kabin
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1712 Bow Valley Trail
403-678-4878
Open for lunch and dinner
Family Restaurant in a beautiful log structure located in the heart of the Rockies. Canadian World Cuisine featuring beef, seafood, chicken and pasta.
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Jewel of Mongolia Grill Restaurant
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1, 1306 Bow Valley Trail
403-678-9999
Open for dinner
Offers Chinese fair as well as their unique grilled dinner.
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Le Bistro
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#2 - 710 10th
403-678-3747
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Malcolm's Mountain Grill
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511 Bow Valley Trail
403-678-3625
Open from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm daily
Main Courses from $10 to $23
Contemporary Canadian Cuisine.
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Margelios Pizzeria
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721 Main St.
(403) 678-3625
Open for dinner
Italian and Greek specialties and some of the best pizza in town.
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Melange
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721 Main St.
(403) 609-3221
Open for dinner
Main Courses from $15 to $24
Fusion food with a French twist reflect season and chef's creativity. Open kitchen and wood fired-oven. Gourmet pizza, grilled and roasted meats, tapas. Homemade breads and desserts.
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Murrieta’s Westcoast Grill
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737 Main St 2nd floor
(403) 609-9500
Main Courses from $12 to $32
One of Canmore's newest restaurants, it has already established a reputation as one of its best. Mahogany and mosaic tile accents, 24-ft ceiling, forno oven, and mountain views through windows that open on nice days. Meals prepared fresh--grilled prawns with vanilla saffron butter, crab cakes, rack of lamb and grilled scallops with a spicy honey aioli.
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Musashi Japanese Restaurant
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7A - 1306 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-9360
Open from 5 pm
Main Courses from $10 to $18
Cozy Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. Sushi and sashimi prepared before your eyes. Starters--yaki tori, gyoza, edamane. Tempura, sukiyaki, shabu shabu, teriyaki hot plates, nabeyaki udon and yakisoba noodles.
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Patrinos Steak House and Pub
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1602 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-4060
Open Mon to Sat from 11 am, Sunday from 10 am
Main Courses from $8 to $23
Views and Alberta AAA prime rib and steaks, chicken, ribs, veal, seafood, pizza. Greek and Italian dishes are the specialty. A local favourite, the pub features a big screen TV and nightly food specials.
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Peking Ginger Restaurant
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1702 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-3365
Open from 11 am to 10 pm
Main Courses from $8
Chinese art and a decade of fine Chinese cooking. 100 items--soups, cashew chicken, ginger fried beef, Shanghai noodles, mu shu pork, seafood, tofu, hot plates and pots and sizzling rice--without MSG on request.
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Quarry Bistro & Wine Bar
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718 Main St
(403) 678-6088
Open from Wed to Mon 5 pm to 10 pm, Wed to Fri 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Sat to Sun 9 am to 2:30 pm
Main Courses from $14 to $28
Contemporary decor and cuisine rooted in classic French and Italian Provincial styles. Owner/chef David Wyse incorporates local ingredients into dishes such as Elbow River Arctic char with spaghetti squash and purple potatoes. Menus change to reflect seasonal produce.
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Renzo’s Ristorante
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1 Silvertip Tr Sheraton Four Points Hotel
(403) 609-4422
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Main Courses from $14 to $29
Chef Peter McDiarmid's Canadian creations and ethnic specials--all prepared from scratch. Cheese baked escargots in mushroom caps, fresh basil and tomato soup, garlic prawns risotto, AAA Alberta steaks, venison with brandy cherries, lamb and pasta.
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Rose & Crown Pub
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749 Railway Ave
(403) 678-5168
Open for lunch and dinner
A popular night spot for locals, the Rose & Crown specializes in traditional pub grub with entrees like Bangers and Mash, Steak and Kidney Pie and Fish& Chips.
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Santa Lucia Italian Restaurant
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714 - 8th Street
(403) 678-3414
Open for dinner
Your source for authentic Italian dining including traditional pizza from a family recipe and favourites like manicotti, lasagna, and cannelloni.
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Sinclairs
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#1 - 637 8th St.,
(403) 678-5370
Open for Lunch and Dinner
Main Courses from $14 to $25
Sinclairs is a casual but elegant restaurant focusing on contemporary food with professional and friendly service, in a warm and cozy atmosphere with a real wood-burning fireplace. Situated in the heart of downtown Canmore, Sinclairs is known for good food, wine, service, and atmosphere. On the menu you'll find Beef, Lamb, Seafood, Gourmet Pastas, Vegetarian Dishes and not to mention our Homemade Desserts.
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The Sherwood House
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838 - 8th Street
(403) 678-5211
Main Courses from $10 to $24
A traditional log cabin that is part of Canmore's heritage. Have dinner in our cozy restaurant, with a varied international cuisine featuring buffalo, ostrich, top quality beef, award-winning pizza and vegetarian dishes.
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The Summit Cafe
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200 - 1001 Cougar Creek Drive
(403) 609-2120
Open for breakfast and lunch
No visit to Canmore is complete without having breakfast at the Summit. For lunch, enjoy hearty soups, quiches and sandwiches on the patio or indoors. Be sure to save room for dessert and a gourmet coffee.
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Tannins Fine Food & Wine
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830 - 10th St.,
403-609-9200
Open for dinner
More than 20 different wines available by the glass complement specialties like cedar planked salmon, rack of lamb and cheese fondue. A huge array of tapas makes Tannins a popular happy hour hangout.
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Tapas Restaurant
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633 - 10th Street
(403) 609-0583
Open from 11:30 am to 10:00pm
Main Courses from $7 to $12
Tapas Restaurant offers an exotic atmosphere that’s fun, comfortable and relaxing. The diverse, dynamic menu of tapas and other specialties is seasoned with inspirations from Spain and Portugal. Tapas are small dishes, enjoyed mid-day or evening, perfect by themselves as light snacks and wonderful when teamed together to create new, exciting meal combinations that reflect your personal tastes.
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Ukrainian Loft
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102 Bow Meadows Cr
(403) 678-3007
Open: Thurs to Sun 6 pm to 10 pm, Mon to Sat 11 am to 2 pm
Bright yellow and blue eatery. Dusty and Kathryna Fedorick serve classic cabbage rolls, borscht, sausage, pot pies and 14 varieties of perogies with light wrapping. Handmade pies and cheesecake. Ukrainian beer.
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Valbella Deli and Café
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104B Elk Run Blvd
(403) 678-3637
Open Monday to Saturday 8 am to 5:30 pm; Closed on Sundays and Holidays
A locals' favourite for the best in soup and sandwiches, Valbella also offers a variety of fully-prepared dishes made on the premises, ranging from meat pies to smoked salmon. The deli features specialty sausages and smoked meats, and the bakery has European-style breads and pastries baked fresh daily.
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Vic’s Steakhouse & Bar
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511 Bow Valley Trail Radisson Hotel
(403) 609-6099
Open from 6:30 am to 10 pm
Main Courses from $18 to $45
Mahogany finishes, stone fireplace and furniture reflecting Canmore's Scottish heritage. AAA Alberta Angus steaks, buffalo, free range chicken, wild salmon, lamb chops.
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Zona’ Late Night Bistro
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710 9th St
(403) 609-2000
Open from 5 pm to midnight
Main Courses from $13 to $20
50 seats in a remodelled log house from Canmore's coal mining era. World cuisine--manicotti Tuscany, swordfish with pineapple and chipoltes, Moroccan molasses lamb curry, vegetarian dishes, specials. Handmade clay dishes, fireplace, old-style cappuccino machine.
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