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.

I happened upon this restaurant as it is right next to my hotel, and it ended up being my favorite…read morerestaurant from my Banff trip. The restaurant had a chill vibe and comfortable booth, the service was great, and the food was delicious. The star of our meal was the tiki pizza. The theme of this pizza is comparable to any Hawaiian pizza (ham and pineapple), but this pizza just seemed to hit the perfect balance between approachable, satisfying, and elevated (due to the jalapeño oil). The meatballs were tasty and comforting. The sauce was good and served as a perfect dipping sauce for the pizza and garlic bread. I'm not big on beet salads, but I enjoyed this one. The unexpected star of the salad was the whipped feta. It was just a wonderful mix of salty, rich and airy. 5/5 will definitely return next time I visit Banff!

Wonderful pizza restaurant in downtown Banff. Came here for a later evening meal after a day in the…read morepark. Food we tried: * Roasted broccoli - absolutely delicious and so well cooked with puréed tomatoes and walnuts * The Supreme - solid classic pizza topping mix * The Local - very generous with meat toppings, fun twist with the maple syrup that gave it a sweet hint Service was excellent -- friendly and prompt. Casual yet elevated ambiance.

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.

How does this place not receive 5 stars from every single person?…read moreIt was amazing! We came for lunch, were seated immediately and AJ took great care of us. Great menu options for all tastes, the portion size was good for the price and all of the food we ordered was awesome! Oh, and the pizza, out of this world good. We will definitely be back, maybe even again tonight.

Extremely hungry after going on three hikes, plus Banff Gondola and complimentary shuttle dropped…read moreus off. A wonderful way to unwind with delicious meals in the heart of Banff. Our male server was very welcoming and customer service oriented. How thoughtful of him to offer mocktails. Thanked him for the offer. Typical me settled for H2O to hydrate. Elk and Kale Pizza served piping hot and made fresh with highest quality ingredients. Every ingredient integrated well with each other. I'm able to taste different textures, seasonings and flavors. Scrumptious and amazingly tasty that I consumed the whole pie. One of the best pizzas I've tasted in my lifetime! Huge restaurant with gender neutral washrooms. Highly recommend. Worth visiting.

This place was one of the key takeaways for food on our Banff trip! Order the Seafood Linguine and…read moreCaesar Salad with a Espresso Martini for a drink. You are very welcome! We came here on a whim to find a nice place to eat as we were on our way to Lake Louise. We walked around town to find a place to eat and my wife loves Italian, so we tried to walk in at about 6pm. Luckily for us, there was an open seat (reservation are highly recommended.. it was packed). We were greeted by the waiter who gave us the choice of sparkling or still water. Fancy schmancy. We got the still house water. The place was packed, full, and a bit loud, but also romantic given the atmosphere and the views. Good place to take a date, but not a good place if you wanted a private booth/moment. I ordered the seafood linguine, and my wife ordered the spicy rigatoni alla vodka. We also ordered the little gem caesar to share, and she also go the coffee martini for her drink. I got soda. The caesar came out and it was one of the best caesars I had. It was presented by having two baby heads of romaine lettuce covered with caesar dressing. Very tasty and creamy. Very very good! Next time, I am going to order one for just myself! Only eating one baby romaine head left me wanting more! After the salad, the pastas came out and the seafood linguine was remarkable! Presented as a bundle of linguini with seafood on the sides, all covered in white wine/clam sauce. One of THE BEST seafood linguines I have ever tried! My wife's spicy rigatoni was spicy and had a kick (I am Thai so take that for what it's worth). My wife thought it was a bit too spicy for her, but overall the dish was meh. Reminds me of the pasta alla vodka at Cheesecake Factory, but without the sausage. I do believe if there was an option to add sausage, the dish would've been 100x better. The dish just got bland the more you ate it. And because of this, I ended up eating the rigatoni, and my wife ate the linguini lol. Just kidding.. kinda. We shared our plates :) I highly recommend this place. The rigatoni was nothing special, but everything else was spectacular. We were even contemplating going back there on our drive home, but it opened at 4pm that day, and that was too late on our schedule to wait. Nevertheless, we'll be back again!

Note: We never got to eat here…read more We made our reservation several days in advance and clearly noted that we'd be bringing our small dog and requested patio seating. Apparently, reading reservation notes isn't part of the reservation process at Lupo, because they didn't bother telling us dogs weren't allowed until three hours before our reservation. Having a no-dog policy is your choice. Having absolutely no respect for your customers' time is another. You had days to tell us. Instead, you waited until the last minute and left us scrambling to find another restaurant. Thankfully, Princess Sofia Pizza was happy to seat us outside, and the food and service were outstanding. Funny how one restaurant can communicate like professionals while another can't manage to read a reservation. If you're considering Lupo, don't assume they'll actually review your reservation before the day of your visit. We won't be giving them another chance.

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!

Went on a Tuesday for 59 cent wing night. Had a reservation for dinner and 2 lanes for bowling…read more Don't go too late because the kitchen closes at 10! The wings were spectacular and even better because they were discounted! The place is so fun, with a DJ and arcade games. Great for a night out!

Great burger. Nice environment! Came into town about 1:30 on a Saturday and the town was packed!…read more Tried another burger place with 45 min wait. Yikes! Fella recommended High Rollers for a burger. It was a smash burger. Good size but not huge. Cooked well. Added bacon and the fries were great! One friend had a milkshake and another had a local ipa. All very good. There's 6 bowling lanes and good atmosphere. We walked in and sat down! Bonus!!

Nice little spot with a good amount of pizza options. The poutine was top of the line. The staff…read morewas very friendly.

I would say this restaurant is about in line with your expectations. The spaghetti was really…read morewatery and bland, but we did enjoy the salad. Food comes out pretty quickly, but there are definitely better spots in Banff.

That was one tasty Sub People don't understand how important…read morethe bread is when making a sandwich. All the stuff in the middle gets all the hype but if you have the wrong bread, it can go all to hell. I've only gotten sandwiches from here and considering that it's more known as a pizza place perhaps I'm missing out Cause the sandwiches are fantastic.

You know what I wish I did? Take pictures of the food. It was cold and I forgot…read more After an hour half to two hour drive from Calgary, I wanted something to eat. Thing is we arrived pretty late. Close to midnight. Me and my daughter walked to town, about 5-10 minutes away from our hotel. A few places were still open, which was nice. After checking out a few places, we decided to check out Aardvark. Location - It's in the town of Banff. It's right off of the main street. Walkable from a lot of the hotels in the area. Food - The food is good. It was freshly made. We got one pepperoni, one cheese, and poutine. The pizza had enough grease, but it's not greasy. The dough was cooked properly. It was crispy outside and chewey inside. The flavor on the pizza and poutine was good. I did not get food poisoning. Service/Staff - Good service. Orders were taken promptly and food came out on a timely manner. Staff were friendly. Vibe - The place had a fun and bright vibe. Pizza by the slice was on display. There's not really a place to sit. It's pretty much a "come in and grab" type of place. It was cool. People were still coming in to buy slices. Would I go back? Yes, I would. It's specially nice that they are open super late. I hope they stay the same.

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.

Incredibly kind service. Delicious food. We loved eating in the open air with Mountain views. Try…read morethe torpedo (toasted sub) - I've never had anything like it!