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.

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.

Local brews Wanted…read moreto get some good local brews while in Banff and was recommended this spot. When you walk in, the first thing that hits you are the massive brew kettles in the back. Apparently, they make all of the beers on top in house. We tried their beer flight, which features their post popular beers. The pinery pilsner, happy trails pale ale, and peach cream ale were probs my fav. We also tried some of their food which was delicious as well, but the star of the show is def their beer. We tried their elk and kale pizza and tuna poke bowl. Never had elk before, but it tastes like lean beef! Would def recommend stropping by PSA: This place gets pretty crowded during peak hours so try to make a resy

The moment you step in the door you know that you're in a great place! Clean and friendly and a…read morewell polished brew house, oh my! I wish every brewer/chef in the world a place this epic. Our server was from Ireland and she was a real gem, she's off to Australia soon! We had the Mac and cheese and the beer battered fish and chips. Both were delicious and served with such speed and accuracy our heads were spinning! In a good way! The Mac and cheese had shaved mushrooms, not big chunks, but shaved, that is the difference between a chef and a cook. The Fish and chips were phenomenal, they use their own beer for their batter and you just need this in your life!

Lovely place for Italian food-- bright and airy interior, friendly service, and beautifully…read morepresented and tasty food. We loved the variety of pasta shapes and flavors, and you can watch them make it in house too :) My favorite pasta was the truffle agnolotti and the tomato-based rigatoni with just a hint of spice. The agnolotti was unique and tasty; the cheese filling inside was so creamy, smooth, and thick without being pasty. And the perfectly sized rigatoni was simple but creamy and flavored just right (wished there was some meat though!). The pastas were cooked nicely, but I prefer just a smidge more al dente. Happy to have vegetable options too! The asparagus and beets were yummy and a little different (yellow beets with a goat cheese sauce instead of crumbled, almonds and burrata on the asparagus), and the salads were full of flavor without dousing them in dressing. Overall, a nicely presented and delicious meal for everyone! Our waiter, Dylan, was charming and friendly. He skillfully cleared our table's stacks of plates in one go with ease and kept our water glasses full (thank you!). They were busy for dinner-- definitely make a reservation during your stay in Banff!

Everyone kept recommending Lupo to us for our Banff trip and I was honestly worried it would have…read moregotten overhyped to us. However, it was not at all! Perfectly hyped :) We made a reservation for 8:30 PM on a long summer night and there seemed to be a few other empty tables for walk-in's. The waiter had some recommendations and we mainly went off of that. The pizza was heavenly!! The most unique combination of flavors, pistachio in a savory pizza was incredible! The pasta with the lemon sauce was another favorite, it especially felt perfect for summer. The service was great and it also has some mountain view's which we definitely enjoyed.

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!!

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.

Came here for a group pizza party. This pizzeria is inside the Banff Inn although it doesn't have…read morethe feel of a hotel restaurant, rather just like a casual and homey small pizzeria. tried the cheese, vegetarian and pepperoni pizzas. The pepperoni is interesting in that it's chopped up and buried with the cheese so by appearance you'd think it's just a cheese one. The crust is quite thick, good if you are hungry as two slices will fill you up. Taste is not bad especially the vegetarian one but overall not my favorite as I prefer thin crust and this is way too thick.

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.

There is a lot of hype at this restaurant so you may want to make a reservation. We did not do that…read morebut we're lucky to have a 15 minute wait. We were sat right up against the host stand so hearing walk-ins quoted 45-1 hour and 45 min wait times. We ordered 2 things to share and an appetizer. We got the honey chili ricotta & focaccia. It was interesting but good!! Then we got a Margherita pizza to share and the bolognese pasta. It was made with a white sauce so that was different. The pizza - which is why most people come was actually just okay to me. They gave scissors to cut it but I didn't like the softer crust on the pizza. The pasta was very good! I love the uniqueness of it. And the flavors were great. We finished all of that!