We visited Banff for the first time all the way from LA and were craving lamb biryani. We found…read moreZyka on Yelp and decided to try it, and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing, especially the lamb biryani. We even asked if they could lessen the spice, then realized the yogurt served with it helps balance the heat perfectly. The ambiance was also really nice, cozy, and welcoming. The staff were all very attentive and polite, but special thanks to Mark for helping us with our orders and recommending some great spots around Canmore. Overall, this place is definitely a must-try for first-time visitors!

My husband and I had a great dinner at Zyka recently. The…read moreatmosphere is pleasant and service attentive. But really it's the food that makes this restaurant special. My butter chicken dosa was delicious and my husband's lamb biryani was also tasty. A few tables next to us had the Tandoori, and it looked very good. Too bad we were not in Banff long enough to go back!

I ate here several days in a row as part of a conference. That means I wasn't paying the listed…read moreprices, which I really can't imagine being worth it compared to ordering a la carte at Maclab. There was usually an okay starch, some reasonably fresh salads, one or two pretty tasty entrees, and at least one entree that was borderline inedible. Salads were whatever, but desserts were uniformly excellent. Spices were present but somewhat worse for wear.

I would give it five stars for the stunning view on a good day although unfortunately when we were…read morethere it was full on fog and snow and you couldn't see 5 feet out the window but I know what the view is like normally there because I've been there before and normally the view is stunning. However obviously weather is not the fault of the restaurant. A few things that they do have in their control which could've been better... As other people have mentioned the price is crazy for what you get. And the buffet literally shocked me how few options they had for breakfast buffet. It was about the same as the cheapest kind of motel you could go to in USA in a strip mall.......The staff service really has got to be improved, almost everybody I talked to could use an attitude adjustment. For example me and my two teenage sons showed up on time for 8 AM reservation and spoke with the receptionist who clearly doesn't like her job and isn't interested in being there. She simply pointed for us where to go she didn't lead us to our table. Unfortunately our table was literally as far away diagonally across the restaurant as you could get to -it was so far away it was in the south west corner and of course when we got there it was filthy and covered with dirty plates, dirty glasses, used newspapers, and long black curly strands of hair from the previous family who had been there. The restaurant is so large it was actually quite a long walk to get back to her to tell her. She just said so I don't know what do you want to do about it just go back there and wait for the staff to clean it up I guess.... Also the music is unbelievably unbelievably bad. In fact it is so bad that after a while it got funny and I made a list, I will copy and paste here in a moment because my sons and I were cracking up. It was the most sickly sweetViolin elevator music orchestra covers of the worst pop music in the world for example any of the worst songs by Maroon 5 and Nickelback, and Drake, and the weekend, and even that ridiculous song "all about that bass", Which is by Meghan Trainor and it's a song about girls w really fat butts. She is singing about her butt in quite a lot of graphic detail, imagine having those lyrics race through your mind while you're trying to eat a nondescript lukewarm breakfast surrounded by rich snobby people and listening to crappy violins and synthesizers.... it was ridiculous.......I'm only giving it to Star's for finally one of the nice waiters who showed up who sympathize with me and my lack of enthusiasm for the song list. He agreed with me......."Life is too short for shit music!!!!!"

Masala at Banff Avenue must be your one stop shop for Punjabi Indian food in Banff, Canmore and…read moresurrounding areas! We got take-out twice for dinner and shouldn't have looked elsewhere. On the first day, we ordered vegetarian- Paneer lababdaar, dal tarka, chili chicken and garlic naan. Today, we ordered garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, chilli chicken and chicken hot and garlic. Both chilli chicken and chicken hot nd garlic were exactly the same dishes but no complaints since you won't find it anywhere! It transported me to my childhood indo-chinese flavors! Chicken tikka masala was amazing with fresh flavors and nothing overly tangy or smelly. It was delicious and garlic naans were the best ever! This place must be on your list!

Quite unusual for us to go for an Indian restaurant leave along two while traveling. This was our…read moresecond restaurant in two days and this one was surprisingly good in many ways. Definitely recommend this over Zyka. Food however was on the expensive side in both places. Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 3/5

We came on a Friday night, it was totally dead but the bar tender and DJ knew the assignment. My…read moregirls had their glasses filled, shots taken & the DJ catered the dance floor to us. Not bad for a Friday night when the restaurant was closed!

Waiter split my club soda all over me, the table and my sister. We had to remove ourselves so the…read morefloor could be mopped. Although apologetic there was no compensation on our dinner - either on the bill or even an offering of dessert. Dinner itself a disappointment. Everything came at once - salad and main however the garlic knots didn't arrive until mid dinner but only after our request. Dessert - burnt coffee, probably sitting there since lunch. He did make a fresh pot upon my request. Apple pie was microwaved so the crust was soggy and tough. We were a party of five. I can see why the restaurant was empty for a Friday night if this is how the meal service goes. Definitely disappointed.

If you're looking for a classy, luxurious experience, you're in luck! The service is fantastic!…read moreEven though my order was a bit off, they fixed it right away, and the food is delicious! Their mashed potatoes are a hit, but my prime rib sandwich was a bit underwhelming--more like a regular Philly cheesesteak. We were there on a busy night, the day before New Year's Eve, and our friend made the reservations, so I think reservations are a must. Parking can be tricky, but the lobby is nice for waiting, and the bathrooms are clean.

3.5 stars. I came here for prime rib, but they were out so I went with the 8oz. top sirloin with…read moregarlic mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies (green beans and beets). The sirloin was fine, but I felt I could have made the same thing at home. The mashed potatoes and the free fresh bread and butter were really good. Service was great and attentive. This restaurant is located inside the Banff Caribou hotel.

We had buffet breakfasts & a dinner in our hotel, in the Crave Mountain Grill. Lucas was the…read morewaiter assigned to our room, he cleared tables, took drink orders & came around with a thermos refilling our coffee mugs. Craven was very busy when we were there. There were many different travel groups coming and going. The breakfast buffet was abundant. There were hot, chafing dishes with chicken or pork sausages, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, and scrambled eggs. The was a toaster with a bread bar, some sliced meats, sliced fresh fruits, yogurts, cheeses, a cereal bar, a juice selection, and a smoothie. The dinner was lovely. I enjoyed all of the fresh vegetable options. The Caprese salad, balsamic basil vinaigrette were fabulous. The chicken and a vegetarian pasta dish were beautifully displayed. The desserts were as good as they looked. We enjoyed our abundant dinner.

Not sure where to start on this one. The meals came out before the appetizer, every other table had…read moredirty plates on them and no one was bussing, it took at least 10 minutes to get a refill. I can't believe the hotel allows this place to represent them.

May 12, 2026. Everything about the Maple leaf was…read moreoutstanding! 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

5/5 -- Outstanding Experience at The Maple Leaf!…read more 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.

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.

I've never had fondue during happy hour so this was the perfect opportunity to order it!…read more The happy hour menu has a nice variety of cocktails and food items. The fondue came with potatoes, cornichons, and bread cubes. We ordered a salad, fries, and the prime rib, perfectly cooked to a medium rare. The food was delicious. Our server was delightful. He did his best to make our time enjoyable. The restaurant had such a warm rustic vibe. We had a lovely evening.

Here's the thing....our service was awesome. The vibes were cool inside. We came for happy hour -…read more50% off fondue and other items. If I wasn't there for that, I would have been disappointed and felt that was too expensive. The broccolini was delightful and my husband really enjoyed the "bacon" for dipping into the fondue. Cocktails weren't our favorite and the overall consensus was it was our weakest dinner reservation of our time in Banff. However, the people next to us ordered various cuts of steak and those looked unbelievable!

I'm only speaking from tasting the chicken masala. It was not good at all, tasted old and the…read morespices just didn't add up to tasting good at all. The rice didn't even taste like basmati, it tasted old and stale. Do not recommend coming at all. Service was nice but the food was just not good. I thought there would be a good Indian place bc the population in Canada is mostly Indian, but this wasn't good. Located upstairs next to a pizza place. Just go to the pizza place.

Not Recommended Service was horrible--we had to ask several…read moretimes before anyone came to take our order. The pakora tasted old, as if it was just reheated in an air fryer. The roasted masala papad was off, and the dahl ballah was far too sweet, even though we specifically requested it to be made spicy. We also ordered dosa, which was good, but the chutney and sambar were disappointing. Overall, very poor experience.