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    Banff Gondola Restaurant Alpine Lights

    4.0 (4 reviews)

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    Park Distillery

    Park Distillery

    4.1
    (851 reviews)
    3.5 km
    $$$

    Really good food in downtown Banff! Passionfruit virgin mojito sounds great but you can't taste the…read morepassion fruit. The spinach & four cheese dip with pita was excellent though, although I wish chips were served instead of soft pita. Cornbread with that maple butter was TO DIE FOR. Highly recommend that. Bison burger was juicy, massive, and the fries were nice and crispy. What's not to like?

    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.

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    Distillation towers
    Distillation towers
    Salmon salad
    Salmon salad
    Cocktails (orange one was a Blueberry Margarita)

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    Bear Street Tavern

    Bear Street Tavern

    4.2
    (554 reviews)
    3.5 km
    $$

    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.

    Food was really amazing! Service nice and fast, we were seating outdoor, so was easy to talk…read more I don't know if there was inside music.

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    The Mediterranean
    The Mediterranean
    Caesar salad

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    Caesar salad
    The Maple Leaf

    The Maple Leaf

    3.9
    (435 reviews)
    3.3 km
    $$$

    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

    Salad was honestly good and very flavorful. Highlight is the maple glazed salmon. That is really…read moreunique and tasty. Great funny service. Good quiet spot to be for lunch and dinner.

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    Second floor seating
    Second floor seating
    Indigenous menu: corn meal crusted trout.
    Indigenous menu: corn meal crusted trout.
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    Grizzly House

    Grizzly House

    3.4
    (414 reviews)
    3.4 km
    $$$

    We had such a wonderful time at The Grizzly House! From start to finish, the service was fantastic…read more Our waiter was truly exceptional, taking the time to give us thoughtful, personalized recommendations for local foods, and suggesting we try their "hot stone" cooking method. It was our first time trying raw bison, and it was such a unique experience! I've actually wanted to try tartare ever since I saw that one Mr. Bean episode, and I'm very glad to report that I liked it much more than he did! My daughter and I also tried elk for the first time, and we both absolutely loved the "gamey" flavor. While Vancouver often gets all the credit as the food destination west side of Canada, Banff has something entirely different to offer that you simply can't find in the city. It's a unique, rustic experience that feels perfectly suited to the mountain setting. It's rare to find a place that is this interactive and fun. We enjoyed it so much that we are already looking forward to coming back on our next trip to Banff!

    This is more experience than great dining imo. Still good eats, for me one I'm happy to have done…read morebut now I'm good. This place is dark inside, cool vibe, give 15 minutes for your eyes to adjust! Had the hunters plate on hot rock. Boar, buffalo and venison. You cook the meat on a 600 degree stone on your table. It's unique to be sure. You also have a plate with a variety of dipping sauces. The apps and dessert follows a fondue theme of melted cheese and chocolate respectively. This is a rich meal. One to have on occasion and for an experience.

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    Interior - So cozy
    Interior - So cozy
    Steak and lobster combo
    Steak and lobster combo
    Chocolate fondu dessert

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    Chocolate fondu dessert
    Nourish Bistro

    Nourish Bistro

    4.0
    (348 reviews)
    3.5 km
    $$

    We ate here every night we were in Banff! Sure, there's lots…read moreof options, but this was where I felt the most comfortable eating, vegan options and knowing that my food would not be crossed contaminated. Service was excellent! Staff were so friendly impatient with us even when they were so busy most nights. We were creative and got something different to try each night and we liked everything. Something else we like more than others and would get over and over again and that includes the mushroom ravioli, cheesy gnocchi, the purple haze smoothie and kimchi burger. And I believe my husband really enjoyed his legume burger and I enjoyed my falafel salad however I substituted my falafel's for tofu. Ambience is great not too loud indoor and outdoor seating. Good for individuals or large groups.

    Pure veggie place - they always ask you if you want things vegan as well. Very unique menu - they…read morehave taken an asian twist and have unique dishes like cucumber with peanuts and kimchi burger and the world famous nacho with 27 items (including orange, strawberry and mango plus lentils etc). The outdoor seating during summer while looking at the Rocky Mountains was spectacular- bring some mosquitoes spray / they will enjoy biting you, while you enjoy the food :) The service was great - we asked for extra ice and they got it - we hung out late and the staff was so accommodating. 5/5 for service! The food for me was 3/5 and the ambiance was 5/5.

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    Inside
    Inside
    Gyoza, kimchi burger, nourishment bowl, fruit bowl
    Gyoza, kimchi burger, nourishment bowl, fruit bowl
    Mushroom ravioli

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    Mushroom ravioli

    Banff Gondola Restaurant Alpine Lights - newcanadian - Updated July 2026

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