This was my favorite food joint in Banff! They have the most amazing cocktails. We ordered the food…read moreand it's family style - we felt like we were being hosted by a friend - each cocktail more unique than the other and each dish had its own twist. The place is small inside and there is outdoor seating also available. The servers so friendly and gave us great suggestions! The owners also own Shoku and we landed up going there to try their cocktails and food. This place will not disappoint you!

This food was delicious! There were multiple vegan options that were bursting in flavor and…read morefilling! We got the mushroom risotto (so unique), the vegetarian bao bun, and the vegetarian lettuce wraps (make sure to ask for vegan so they can sub the non-vegan sauce). The only con was that the restaurant itself was small and can only take a few parties at a time. We got lucky and took the 6 remaining seats at the bar, but be prepared to wait if you're a bigger party. That said, the staff and bartender were very nice and service time was fairly normal. Would recommend!

This February while in Banff, we decided to try Farm & Fire, and it did not disappoint…read more I ordered the classic breakfast with a side of fruit. The plate featured two perfectly cooked over-easy eggs, sourdough toast with blackberry jam, crispy potatoes, and the best bacon I've ever tasted. The fruit bowl was just as fresh and vibrant, with oranges, Granny Smith apples, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all outstanding; an ideal way to start the day in the mountains.

The highlight for this place was the farm to table appeal. Their pizzas and cocktails were the…read morehighlights for me. The servers were amazing and friendly! We celebrated my friends 50th bday and they gave us a free dessert. The charred broccolini is very charred / so if you don't like the burnt taste, don't order it. The beetroot hummus was under whelming. The ambiance was great - the flowers outside the restaurant are so pretty with the Canadian Rockies in the background makes the place look very pretty.

Stopped by for happy hour and learned the happy hour menu, is the entire menu that's available. So,…read moreif you're craving a burger, the Royal with Cheese was delicious. I ordered the boulevardier cocktail, which was good, but nothing to rave about. There was plenty of seating and our server was friendly and attentive. Maybe it's just not my spot. Very pleasant atmosphere for a romantic dinner, but not quite was I was looking for, for a happy hour.

Came here on a Saturday evening and made a reservation on opentable. There was a long wait for an…read moreavailability so we're glad we did that where there was service. We ordered to share: Bison carpaccio: 8/10, the large pieces of black salt(?) was overwhelming the bison, but otherwise very unique and worth trying Burrata salad: 100/10, super refreshing and unique palate of thinly ribboned squash covered with tarragon vinaigrette and burrata. Smoked trout doughnut: 8/10, interesting combination of sweet (donut, lemon glaze) and savory (smoked trout, herbed Crème Fraîche, everything bagel seasoning, pickled shallot) Individually: Strip sirloin: I didn't have this one but 10/10 for work of art presentation. Huge piece of steak though. Roasted chicken: 9/10 myself and one other got the chicken. Tender and well seasoned with sweet and spicy harissa honey glaze and chili crisps. It looked like they gave half a whole chicken to her and the other half to me, huge portions. Probably could've been 3 meals. Peyto's ribs: 9/10 had to get it for the touch of maple paprika. Seared ling cod: 9/10 it's the only portion that remotely made sense for a single person and didn't end with leftovers. The dimly lit atmosphere at Brazen is perfect to unwind in after a long day of hiking and exploring. The portions are generous and flavor profile recommendations between appetizers, mains, and drinks well explored. Highly recommend making an advance reservation to try!

We went in just for dessert - the mango was super yummy! The ice was not just ice but milk ice - so…read morerefreshing on a hot summer day! The staff were friendly. The ambiance is a fast food one - hence the Korean street food. Based on the fact that the clientele was asian, it must be good food. I hope to come back to try the spicy fried chicken!

This is a pretty small place, but the food is damn good and the people there are nice s well. Not…read moremuch needs to be said about the food besides the fact that it is the best fries I have ever tasted. highly recommend

Insanely good ramen!!! Cute little local Restaurant on…read moresecond floor! Right - tonkatsu Left = aarashi signature dish! They both had crunch garlic and it was life changing

Big yikes. I really don't like to leave negative reviews but I felt SO let down after seeing the…read morerating and the line (which we avoided and came back at a less busier time). For starters, a fan fell off the wall and hit a customers head. The staff did nothing about it. Okay, wasn't my experience but I'd feel unsafe sitting near those things. The ramen itself was underwhelming as far as flavor goes. Maybe I'm spoiled getting ramen around Convoy in San Diego. The broth was just okay, the pork was just okay, the noodle were just okay. Nothing really stood out. The pork gyoza did have a nice crisp to it, and was probably my favor part of the meal. Personally, I would not go back, and I would not recommend it. A few other spots in the area offer ramen, so I'd try my luck there.

The happy hour is unusual -- 1pm to 4pm which I've never seen before, but it's a great lunch…read more The prices are very fair and the food is really excellent... When I come back to Banff next winter for skiing I will be definite to stop by, though obviously the hours are a little problematic for skiers! I had the venison meatball, the mortadella skewers, focaccia and a beer... Also some kind of blueberry lemonade drink, which was also very good.

Got in for the happy hour lunch. Delicious small plates of pasta, a meatball, focaccia and a salad…read more Friendly service and a great atmosphere, off the beaten tourist path. A nice break.

One of the best pizzas I've ever had, and yes I've had NYC and New Haven CT pizza. The pepperoni…read morewith garlic was to die for. Unlike Lupo they don't hate little dogs.

Had to wait 50 min and were seated at the bar. The chef is renowned. All pizzas are the same 12"…read moresize. Margherita Pizza Added pork sausage (guanciale) and in hindsight, a grave error because it made the middle too soggy and the intensity of the guanciale overwhelmed the more subtle basil and red sauce flavors. I also wasn't impressed by the dough. I mean good, not great. Tuna crudo Salty and tangy. A distinct exercise in contrast to the rest of the menu. Nice presentation. Caesar Salad Pangrattato, reggiano, anchovy, pork guanciale. In my opinion, the star of the show. Looks incredible and savory but the dressing is actually on the light side. The Parmesan crisps and anchovy strips take this to another level. Salami & Artichoke Pizza Too salty, and not enough artichoke representation. Fun lively vibe and good selection of local drinks. I would try a different pizza next time. That's all.

Very quick turnout & service, their baristas are extremely efficient. Cappuccino, latte and…read morepastries all came out in less than 5 minutes. Not much interior seating but the outside seating is very lovely. One comment is that the birds in the area are very forward because they know there's food lol.

Very cute cafe. A lot of good things to choose from. Service was very friendly. A little loud in…read morehere so when they call the names, it's hard to hear. I had their matcha and enjoyed it outside!

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.

One of the worst Pizza's I've ever had. The truffle oil is clearly fake. Waters were not refilled…read morethroughout dinner. Crust was dry and yet the pizza sagged. I was excited to go back to my hotel and brush my teeth and use mouth wash to get rid of the disgusting pungent flavor of the pizzas the waitress recommended. PS the bathrooms were DISGUSTING. Would not recommend.

Delicious Bao Buns. Did not have a chance to try all other delicious looking foods but must say…read morepresentation looked amazing. Went somewhere else for Bao Buns because they had more reviews and wished I had not. Next time we will eat out entire meal here! Atmosphere great with some outdoor seating.

Came here for dinner due to unique menu selection (love at first 'sight' of the menu')…read more Nice ambience. Busy place. We got table right away. They came 3x and we were not ready to order. By the time we were ready, it took a while to find someone to take our order. The most wanted item is sold out, a fact that they told us upon ordering. Will be appreciated if we know ahead of time so we have more time to consider 'back up item'. There was a table beside us (came after us) who also discussed about ordering same sold-out items, and I was very tempted to tell them that it's sold out. But I figure it's not my place to say because the restaurant must have its own reason for NOT telling this upfront!!?????!! Ordered pork belly skewer , shiitake skewer, shrimp in spicy peanut sauce, and aburi salmon handroll, miso creme brulee. Best items are the shrimp with spicy peanut sauce, and miso creme brulee. Just wow!! For the rest: -If u have eaten shiitake before (at home for example) , u know nothing can go wrong with shiitake as it's already flavorful in its own (safe choice). -Pork belly has good flavor but kinda too fatty (it is a totally different style from the one I usually eat at other places). -Aburi salmon handroll doesnt taste like aburi at all. Just normal handroll basically. Nth special. It was my friend's birthday, we asked if they hv noodle (considering we were farrr from home) and they said it's only available during lunch (which is understandable), but then nth else was done to help celebrate this moment when they hear this fact (simple smile or simple 'happy birthday' could be a gift in its own). Overall, food-wise, we agree on best item and that this place is kinda meh (in terms of food selection and feels like very few 'flavor-worthed' ones).