We visited Lakeview Lounge for a late lunch and it was a pleasant experience. We arrived a little…read moreearly for our reservation, but the staff were able to accommodate and seat us soon after checking in. I'd recommend making a reservation at least 60 days in advance. I will say the views of Lake Louise from the restaurant are quite lovely. We were seated inside and it was cozy and comfortable. Customer service was excellent, our server, Joe was absolutely wonderful. Joe was very friendly and was able to help us out with our questions, deciding on entrees to order and he checked in occasionally during our lunch. The lunch menu has a fair amount of options for starters and entrees. I was curious about the pasta dish, but thought the cost was a bit high. I ordered the rotisserie chicken and caesar salad (which is made at your table) and it was good. I was not a fan of the seasoning of the chicken but the salad was great. My mom had ordered the fish and chips and was impressed with the portions and the texture and flavor. She enjoyed her entree along with a french onion soup. We also split a key lime tart, which was a good balance of sweet and tart. Overall, a great meal and dining experience. I'd recommend visiting Lakeview Lounge if you're interested in enjoying a delicious, memorable meal with scenic views.

We went here to celebrate a special occasion and we had a great experience! Our window seat had a…read moreperfect view, and our waitress was so kind and friendly. The AAA Alberta beef was incredibly tender and juicy. Alberta really knows its beef! The chicken was unfortunately a bit dry, but the Caesar salad definitely made up for it. Watching them prepare the salad at our table was a big plus. Absolutely recommend this place for special occasions or a memorable meal with stunning views!

I haven't changed my review for the Fairmont. But I am writing this update as a warning to anyone…read morewho purchases flavorite latés from here. When I came in the Summer of 2025, I noticed they use the 1883 Lavender syrup from France. Sounds fancy right? But it actually doesn't use any actual lavender syrup; the flavor is all artificial. It also contains Red 40 which has already been known to be a mutagen for 20+ years BEFORE, before RFK. My syrup had developed a microbial (bacterial most likely) biofilm and growths within the syrup. My syrup still has 6 months before the expiration date. If the syrup is being used quickly, then maybe it isn't a problem, but I don't think lavender is a super popular flavor. So if you're at the Fairmont, check the bottles of syrup flavorings before you order, especially if it is the 1883 brand. Also, if you're staying at the Fairmont Hotel...why don't they just make lavender simple syrup in the kitchen? You mean to tell me this fancy hotel can't afford to make simple syrup? It tastes better too.

I came here for their afternoon tea on Christmas Eve. It was amazing! Lake Louise was completely…read morefrozen but no ice skating rink unfortunately. Apparently it's been snowing heavily and due to the heavy snowfall, the hotel could not put up the rink until it would stop snowing. Lots of people were hanging out on the lake. The hotel had ice sculptures and an ice bar. I saw a few horse drawn carriages as well. They had a well lit tunnel. Their lobby was decorated with Christmas trees and garlands. For the afternoon tea, I got the Egyptian chamomile tea. It had sweet elements to it and was considered a flavored tea. I did try it with sugar and milk. Although it didn't taste bad, I prefer to have my tea without anything. The tea itself was good enough for me. In addition to the tea, my meal came with a glass of prosecco. For the food, I got their basic menu which comes with 4 varieties of cake, 2 pastries, 3 sandwiches, a croissant and deviled egg. They offer different foods as well depending on your dietary needs. They have seafood, vegetarian, kids menu and I believe gluten free as well. Wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. My waiter was so kind and helpful. My view from my table was beautiful. I plan on coming back again.

We had dinner at Alpine Social two evenings in a row. The food was delicious! The tortellini…read morepasta, spicy chicken sandwich and fettuccini alfredo were fantastic! The employees were very friendly and professional. Dawn is fantastic! She would make a great manager someday. Her care for her customers is evident and she has a lovely personality. Andrew is another gem. Great personality, warm and very caring. We are grateful to have met these two. Thank you for the great food and service!

Went there for dinner our last night at the lake. The food was fantastic , so was the drinks and…read morebeer. The restaurant is very cozy and clean with nice view, and the service was great

Stopped in here for a late lunch. It is on third floor above the cafeteria/coffee bar. Lots of…read morestairs to have to do in ski boots. 90% full at 1PM on a Friday but we were seated immediately. Waitress was super busy, not very friendly, never came back to see how we were doing or refill our waters. We got the Power Nachos for $27. these were AMAZING. 12/10 best nachos I have Ever had. Such unique toppings that work soooo well together. Cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes, olives, peppers, onion, black beans, sweet chili sauce, sour cream, avocado cream, strawberries, quinoa, chickpeas, turmeric cauliflower. A little skimpy with the beans, quinoa, chickpeas but overall just WOW. Enough for at least 3 people. Too much for 2 people - we had to leave a bunch of chips and we were Stuffed. Cheese dip was a little weird but went well with the dish overall. 100% recommend the Power Nachos but service is terrible.

Service was great! Try the Yorkies!!! Omg! Had some beers…read moreand a salad but sat in the chill couches. Loved this place.

We had our first meal of our trip here. Lovely food, gorgeous views, and fantastic service. Our…read morewaiter, Chin, was so helpful and personable. He knew what to recommend and had lots of tidbits to share for new tourists. The hostess (I cannot remember her name but she speaks Spanish as well) helped us get a great table and was also super helpful. The food was good. The bread and butter was an unexpected standout. I had the duck confit. Nicely cooked (though just a tiny bit more than I'd like but still pretty darn good) and my mom loved the scallops. Beautiful sauces and mixes of flavors. Highly recommend. Wish I hadn't been too full to enjoy the gorgeous desserts we saw pass by.

There are not many choices when staying at the Fairmount on Lake Louise, they have 4 in-house…read morerestaurants to chose from, if you don't have transportation your stuck at the hotel. However a hotel the class of Fairmont should have some excellent offers even though your a captive audience. The Fairview Bar and Restaurant has all the makings of a 4 star restaurant, but they fall short on a few levels. After we were seated it took 6-8 minutes before someone acknowledged our presence and they said someone would be right with us. Another 5 minutes later a server came over and took our drink order, which took another 8-10 minutes to be served. Our server was fairly familiar with the wine list and make a couple of recommendations, both were over $200 a bottle, after telling her our expectations were in the $125-$30 range she made a couple of selections we went with. Portion sizes were not commensurate with the price point for the entrees. Two small Elk medallions were serve with a slight slice of bone for the marrow, and the vegetables; the plate was very nice looking as you can see in the photo. The bison filet appeared to be about 4-5 Oz. and wasn't very tender. Not impressed with the actual food, but the presentations were very nice. We had lunch at the Lakeview Restaurant and very satisfied with food, portions and service. I wouldn't return to the Fairview, but would go to the Lakeview instead.

Stopped into the Rundle Bar at the Banff Springs for a drink, and it was exactly what you want from…read morea spot in a place like this. The drink was made nicely--no fuss, no shortcuts, just done right. The seating was comfortable and well laid out, and the ambience is hard to beat. Warm lighting, classy atmosphere, and the kind of views you only get at the Banff Springs. It's the sort of place where you can actually relax, talk, and take in the surroundings without feeling crowded or rushed. Overall, a solid experience. Good drink, great setting, and absolutely worth stopping in if you're at the hotel or nearby.

We stopped for drinks, and enjoyed the views while relaxing over cocktails…read more The atmosphere is classy as expected at the Fairmont, but our waiter could have used a bit of training.

The Outpost is part of the Post Hotel. It was more of a friendly, laid back bar vibe compared to…read morethe other option offered which is fine dining. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable, knew their menu and were able to offer great suggestions. Atmosphere, especially during FIFA games, remained cordial and friendly.

The Outpost is part of the Post Hotel, the entrance around to the right side when facing the front…read morehotel entrance. It was very busy and very noisy when we stopped in for dinner. They have a bar and a few TVs. I ordered their Post Burger, which came with a huge pile of fries. The burger was fine, pretty standard, except there was a sweet red sauce, I assume the house burger sauce listed on the menu, that did make it different. I liked our server, even though he forgot I had asked for a salad instead of fries and he had to be reminded we wanted a to go box for my wife's pizza. We got to chat with him for a couple of minutes, nice guy. I think he is just someone who is easily distracted.

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 was really disappointed in my experience. From the food to the service…read more The Swiss classic fondue was very sour and the texture was grainy, the ribeye was tough to cut and not a lot of flavor and the cheesy mash potatoes came out cold and really sour. Also when we voice our concern the staff was not as receptive and didn't really know how to help us.

We popped in here tonight after a long day of driving from Lake Louise. Our Airbnb host recommended…read morethe spot and I'm glad that they did. I definitely enjoyed the craft cocktails, and the attention to details. There was so many I wanted to try. My wife ordered a drink and it was really strong. Felt bad for her haha. We ordered the duck legs and my wife normally doesn't eat duck but she devoured them! I enjoyed them as well. We shared the dragon bowl because the description was interesting and it said sweet potato glass noodles, when they came out and we tried it and I was like oh it taste like Japchae Korean noodles! The flavor was really good and it had a little nice kick of spiciness to it. Adding crispy tofu is a plus! Overall, really cool date spot and the vibe is pretty chill. Service was great.

My friend and I stopped at this cocktail bar for a nightcap before heading back to the hotel…read more Where The Buffalo Roam Saloon is conveniently located on the Main Street of Canmore with plenty of street parking. The interior definitely had a country flair. The bartenders were friendly and highly recommended the tea pot vodka, which I ordered. It was delicious, sweet, and tasted of honey vanilla, lemon, and lavender. All the ingredients came together beautifully into a memorable cocktail.

Such a fun night! Eva & Olivia were fantastic and fun!…read more Food was excellent and so fun to share. This added another great experience to our vacation in Canmore& Banff!

I was trying to find a place to eat for dinner that was within walking distance from my Airbnb and…read moreBridgette bar was the closest place I could find. If you're wondering what the vibe is like based off pictures, I can validate that the bar/restaurant atmosphere leans upscale. I came for the food and drink and after one glance at the menu, the prospects were promising. Arriving as a walk-in, I ended up sitting at the bar and ordered 2 appetizers. I had their Elk Carpaccio and Roasted Brussel sprouts. Both were delicious however between the two, the Elk was my favorite. Their cocktail menu was pretty good too. I ended up getting the Alpenglow Sour and it was refreshingly delicious! The service was good. Food and drink were paced just right and it didn't feel rushed. I didn't see a parking lot however there's plenty of parking along the side streets. Bridgette Bar is a solid choice if you're looking for a good meal/drink in a chill environment.