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Came here for my dad's birthday dinner. The service and views are excellent--the landscape framed by the windows feels unreal. Dishes we tried for three people: * Table-side beef tartare: Great service by Mike(?) and explanation of everything put in. It was served with potato chips but the tartar was good enough to eat alone. * Beet rhubarb salad: Underwhelming, would skip. * Elk steak & marrow: Small portion for the price, gamey marrow, not enjoyable. * T-bone steak: Cooked medium-rare but tougher than expected; potatoes were great, sauce decent. * Lobster risotto: Fresh lobster and al dente rice; my dad's favorite, but I've had better for the price. Overall: Food is decent, but the real draw is the view. I'd likely dine elsewhere if staying at the Fairmont again.
Afternoon tea time with a beautiful view of Lake Louise ! I highly recommend stopping by this restaurant for some tea and snacks. The restaurant was elegantly and modernly designed. I loved the atmosphere! We chose the afternoon tea package, which included a glass of champagne (there's an option for non-alcoholic champagne too), your choice of tea (12 different kinds to choose from), and a set of mini sandwiches and desserts. They also offer vegetarian options and a kid-friendly combo. The service was very friendly, and the lake view was breathtaking! Sip on some champagne, enjoy my tea, and have some yummy bites. Afterward, I also walked around the lake to get a closer view. What a lovely time spent here~
What an amazing place to have dinner! So happy that we stayed at the Fairmont and just go downstairs for dinner. We went to Walliser Stube before and wanted to try something new, plus WS was closed. *They did have the WS special at this restaurant Love the whole interior decor and staff were very attentive. They have two area to this place - lounge/bar and restaurant. You don't have to be super dressy, but it's not a velvet pant suit kind of attire hehe. Everyone was very attentive regardless if they're our waiter or not. We were served with warm bread and soft butter (soooooo goood) after ordering. I love oysters, so I order half dozen of PEI (Prince Edward Island) oysters. I had it all to myself! Can't have it without any condiments, it was very ocean-y. The classic mignonette was good and the classic lemon and tapatio was good. Although, I did have one oyster that was small and a bit dried up. I was sad. I had the Lobster Risotto and it was done with barley, which I love! The texture of barley always pleases the palette, but what's more important is that it was done thoroughly. None were not cooked enough or too mushy. Traditional risotto rice is always a hit and miss for me. What surprised me was the lobster, it was the size of a small lobster. It definitely tasted fresh and rewarding. NY Striploin was done absoooooo-lutely PERFECT!! Medium cooked and it was so tendered and flavorful. Served with potato puree, green peppercorn butter and red wine jus. *chef's kiss* I asked for a tiny bite just to confirm the "perfection". It was yum! We also ordered a side of fries to snack on. They got some good fries. Everything was great! The best thing was going to campfire s'mores outside and then stargazing outside, then back up to our room. Love love love it!
Wow, this place is phenomenal! Located right next to Lake Louise, my partner and I were excited to try this place out for High Tea after a hike to the Big Beehive. We felt severely underdressed, but the wait staff were very kind and friendly about it all (I am assuming this happens more often than not!). The views were amazing from all aspects of the restaurant. We indulged in the most wonderful high tea experience- a bit pricey, but so worth it for the ambiance, quality and service. I am still dreaming about the blueberry scones!!! Buttery and soft perfection. We were also celebrating my birthday as well, so this was such a wonderful experience. The entire staff made me feel so loved and welcome! Highly recommend!!!
After reading wonderful reviews of the High Tea at the Fairmont Chateau at Lake Louise, we figured we would be fools not to try it out ourselves. The Fairmont Chateau on Lake Louise itself was really grand. It has a classic/old money feel to it. The Fair View restaurant is located next to the hotel bar, with a giant window view of beautiful Lake Louise. When we checked in for High Tea, our friendly server lead us to our table, which was comfortable and spacious. Every table had a lake view, so it doesn't really matter if you don't get a "window seat." We opted for the standard Afternoon Tea ($105/person in Canadian dollars) with a few sparkling wine options to choose from. Our server, Liz, was very friendly and knowledgable about all of the sparkling wine and tea selections. We got to sample four different sparkling wine options including rose and local wines and they were all delicious. For tea, she recommended the Chai and we were glad for the recommendation, because it was rich and full of body with cream and a little sugar. The tea went great with the snacks to come. The food arrived on a three tier tray, with savory sandwiches on the bottom, fluffy scones in the middle, and sweet desserts on top. We worked our way up from the bottom and everything was delicious. My personal favorite were the scones, cucumber sandwiches, custard tart, and the chocolate mousse. We didn't know that we could take things to-go until the end of the meal, and wished we thought about it earlier so we didn't stuff ourselves to the brim. My only complaint was the rest room situation. With all the fine food and drinks, you'd think the guests would need to use the restroom. When I went to use it, located right outside the entrance, we (me and another high tea guest) were "blocked" by hotel guests because "this restroom is for hotel guests only". That was really annoying because we WERE the paying guests at the restaurant. I wish they would have a dedicated restroom for the high tea guests to avoid any issues with uppity hotel guests. Overall, we really enjoyed the experience. The setting was beautiful, the food was great, and the scenery was amazing. It would be a great spot to be after a long hike and/or for some people watching or scenery viewing.
We came here on a Thursday for afternoon tea and were impressed by the ambiance, service and afternoon tea set! We made a reservation ahead of time and upon checking, the hostess let us know that if we could wait ~10 min they would have a window table open. I definitely appreciated the offer and of course we were willing to wait for a table with a close view of Lake Louise. The afternoon tea experience comes with your own individual pot of tea along with a three tier savory and sweet set. We got creamy earl grey and the madame butterfly green tea and both were lovely and super fragrant. The high tea set came with a tier of scones (butter and blueberry), finger sandwiches, and sweets. We loved the scones which were warm, buttery and flaky and paired perfectly with the jams and Devonshire cream. I loved that the jam and marmalade weren't super sweet. The savory sandwiches were my favorite - the cucumber and egg salad, lobster mayo and and broccoli mousse were all amazing. This was probably the best savory selection I've had in western-style high tea. The desserts in general were a bit too sweet for my liking. From the cookie to the macron and cake, they were all just ok and we were pretty full at this point so I wish we would have gotten these to-go rather than trying to taste them all. I did see a lot of other guests leave with to-go boxes which would have been a better move. Overall the experience was fantastic and although it's pricey at $75 per person, considering the price of restaurants in Lake Louise, I'd say it's worth the cost.
We did the afternoon tea time here and it was fabulous!!! An experience I would absolutely recommend as the views were gorgeous of Lake Louise!! It's about $100 per person and you will be stuffed after this! Our waiter Malik was wonderful!! He made the experience very delightful. We loved it here for a day trip.
Amazing location for high tea--the views are breathtaking and the overall experience was top notch. The table setting was lovely, the service excellent, the tea was delicious (our table tried a whole range including earl gray, mint, Darjeeling, kid's bubble gum tea) and the food was mostly very good although a bit spotty as some of the mini-sandwiches were amazing (croissant sandwich) and some less so (tomato sandwich) and some in-between (cucumber sandwich) and some desserts were better than others, scones were five stars. Overall highly recommend as a memorable high tea experience in beautiful Lake Louise.
Came here for dinner since we were told that it's one of the best restaurants and unfortunately, the food was disappointing. Although we sat by the window, it was dark so we didn't see anything lol We got Lobster Fettuccine, Prime Rib, Seared Foie Gras, and 2 cocktails (Fairview 75 and Louise). The best part was the prime rib, it had the perfect ratio of fat and meat. The Lobster Fettuccine was so small and filled with just veggies. It didn't taste good at all. The lobster was overcooked too. The foie gras was good and tasty. The cocktails were very pretty looking, definitely a great representation of Lake Louise. Service was really slow. It took our server 25 minutes to take our order and another 20 minutes for our food to come. Overall, for $220 totally not worth it. We were still left feeling hungry after our dinner that we ordered fries in our hotel room lol
We came here for the high noon tea. We were staying at the Fairmont hotel and ate at every restaurant on site. This was my favorite meal by far. We made our reservation a few months in advance so I was wondering if it would live up to the hype. I ordered the gluten free option and my husband got the regular option. They separated our food towers and that made me feel better about their knowledge of gluten free cross contamination. I was concerned the gluten free options might be lame but they were pretty tasty. There were many tea options available. The food was good and had unusual food combinations that I enjoyed. At first I was worried with the small portions that I would still be hungry but I ended up boxing up my deserts to go. It was pricey at $70 CAD a person but the view made it worthwhile. The staff was funny and tried to seem interested in us which we enjoyed.
The Fairview provided us with an elegant light lunch before an afternoon hike. Note that they don't take reservations for lunch (even for hotel guests), so would recommend stopping by to put you name in ~30 mins to an hour before you actually want to eat. We came on a Wednesday afternoon at about 1pm and had to wait nearly 30 mins (even though the hostess said it would be a max of 20, and they weren't very busy). We ordered 3 glasses of the local rose upon being seated, but it didn't come until after our door arrived, which was disappointing. The rose was good, but nothing spectacular. Our server was friendly and I'm glad he recommended the salmon dish to me when I was between that and the ahi tuna. The salmon was excellent and was cooked perfectly. The chicken salad and other summer salad were on the simpler side. We also ordered a side of sweet potato fries, which weren't on the menu but were delicious. Overall, I'd recommend dining here for the upscale atmosphere and stunning views of Lake Louise!
This is a lovely restaurant that's housed in an absolutely gorgeous hotel sitting right along Lake Louise, which is one of the most beautiful places we've ever visited. The restaurant is a bit pricey, but the food is very good and the cocktails were also quite tasty. My wife has mussels and I had a burger with a side salad and we both enjoyed our meal. You can park in the parking garage and have your parking validated if you eat here, so it's a good way to be able to see Lake Louise too if you've missed one of the shuttles from town. Our service was good here as well and it's a nice restaurant overall. We would definitely come here again.
We had our first meal of our trip here. Lovely food, gorgeous views, and fantastic service. Our waiter, 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. read more
Food -3/5 Not a lot of vegan /veg options. From the limited set, we tried their heirloom tomato salad, truffle risotto, artic char, broccolini, chikpeas and tofu. Prices did not match the expectations in terms of flavors. Tasted decent but not worth the $$$. Drinks were also ok and we tried their entire cocktail menu. Desserts were not memorable. Service: quick. Friendly. Ambience: Wonderful, overlooks the lake. But there are other restaurants in Fairmont that have a better view along with better food offerings. You can reserve ahead online. read more
There are not many choices when staying at the Fairmount on Lake Louise, they have 4 in-house restaurants 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. read more
10 months ago
Came here for my dad's birthday dinner. The service and views are excellent--the landscape framed by the windows feels unreal. Dishes we tried for three people: * Table-side beef tartare: Great service by Mike(?) and explanation of everything put in. It was served with potato chips but the tartar was good enough to eat alone. * Beet rhubarb salad: Underwhelming, would skip. * Elk steak & marrow: Small portion for the price, gamey marrow, not enjoyable. * T-bone steak: Cooked medium-rare but tougher than expected; potatoes were great, sauce decent. * Lobster risotto: Fresh lobster and al dente rice; my dad's favorite, but I've had better for the price. Overall: Food is decent, but the real draw is the view. I'd likely dine elsewhere if staying at the Fairmont again. read more
Afternoon tea time with a beautiful view of Lake Louise ! I highly recommend stopping by this restaurant for some tea and snacks. The restaurant was elegantly and modernly designed. I loved the atmosphere! We chose the afternoon tea package, which included a glass of champagne (there's an option for non-alcoholic champagne too), your choice of tea (12 different kinds to choose from), and a set of mini sandwiches and desserts. They also offer vegetarian options and a kid-friendly combo. The service was very friendly, and the lake view was breathtaking! Sip on some champagne, enjoy my tea, and have some yummy bites. Afterward, I also walked around the lake to get a closer view. What a lovely time spent here~ read more
2 years ago
What an amazing place to have dinner! So happy that we stayed at the Fairmont and just go downstairs for dinner. We went to Walliser Stube before and wanted to try something new, plus WS was closed. *They did have the WS special at this restaurant Love the whole interior decor and staff were very attentive. They have two area to this place - lounge/bar and restaurant. You don't have to be super dressy, but it's not a velvet pant suit kind of attire hehe. Everyone was very attentive regardless if they're our waiter or not. We were served with warm bread and soft butter (soooooo goood) after ordering. I love oysters, so I order half dozen of PEI (Prince Edward Island) oysters. I had it all to myself! Can't have it without any condiments, it was very ocean-y. The classic mignonette was good and the classic lemon and tapatio was good. Although, I did have one oyster that was small and a bit dried up. I was sad. I had the Lobster Risotto and it was done with barley, which I love! The texture of barley always pleases the palette, but what's more important is that it was done thoroughly. None were not cooked enough or too mushy. Traditional risotto rice is always a hit and miss for me. What surprised me was the lobster, it was the size of a small lobster. It definitely tasted fresh and rewarding. NY Striploin was done absoooooo-lutely PERFECT!! Medium cooked and it was so tendered and flavorful. Served with potato puree, green peppercorn butter and red wine jus. *chef's kiss* I asked for a tiny bite just to confirm the "perfection". It was yum! We also ordered a side of fries to snack on. They got some good fries. Everything was great! The best thing was going to campfire s'mores outside and then stargazing outside, then back up to our room. Love love love it! read more
Wow, this place is phenomenal! Located right next to Lake Louise, my partner and I were excited to try this place out for High Tea after a hike to the Big Beehive. We felt severely underdressed, but the wait staff were very kind and friendly about it all (I am assuming this happens more often than not!). The views were amazing from all aspects of the restaurant. We indulged in the most wonderful high tea experience- a bit pricey, but so worth it for the ambiance, quality and service. I am still dreaming about the blueberry scones!!! Buttery and soft perfection. We were also celebrating my birthday as well, so this was such a wonderful experience. The entire staff made me feel so loved and welcome! Highly recommend!!! read more
After reading wonderful reviews of the High Tea at the Fairmont Chateau at Lake Louise, we figured we would be fools not to try it out ourselves. The Fairmont Chateau on Lake Louise itself was really grand. It has a classic/old money feel to it. The Fair View restaurant is located next to the hotel bar, with a giant window view of beautiful Lake Louise. When we checked in for High Tea, our friendly server lead us to our table, which was comfortable and spacious. Every table had a lake view, so it doesn't really matter if you don't get a "window seat." We opted for the standard Afternoon Tea ($105/person in Canadian dollars) with a few sparkling wine options to choose from. Our server, Liz, was very friendly and knowledgable about all of the sparkling wine and tea selections. We got to sample four different sparkling wine options including rose and local wines and they were all delicious. For tea, she recommended the Chai and we were glad for the recommendation, because it was rich and full of body with cream and a little sugar. The tea went great with the snacks to come. The food arrived on a three tier tray, with savory sandwiches on the bottom, fluffy scones in the middle, and sweet desserts on top. We worked our way up from the bottom and everything was delicious. My personal favorite were the scones, cucumber sandwiches, custard tart, and the chocolate mousse. We didn't know that we could take things to-go until the end of the meal, and wished we thought about it earlier so we didn't stuff ourselves to the brim. My only complaint was the rest room situation. With all the fine food and drinks, you'd think the guests would need to use the restroom. When I went to use it, located right outside the entrance, we (me and another high tea guest) were "blocked" by hotel guests because "this restroom is for hotel guests only". That was really annoying because we WERE the paying guests at the restaurant. I wish they would have a dedicated restroom for the high tea guests to avoid any issues with uppity hotel guests. Overall, we really enjoyed the experience. The setting was beautiful, the food was great, and the scenery was amazing. It would be a great spot to be after a long hike and/or for some people watching or scenery viewing. read more
The service and the views are amazing. The tea nibbles were fine, high quality but nothing out of the ordinary. The wine was surprising! Delightful sparkling rosé from the finger lakes. The tea itself was good. I enjoyed the special oolong. Definitely recommend for a relaxing afternoon. read more
11 months ago
We came here on a Thursday for afternoon tea and were impressed by the ambiance, service and afternoon tea set! We made a reservation ahead of time and upon checking, the hostess let us know that if we could wait ~10 min they would have a window table open. I definitely appreciated the offer and of course we were willing to wait for a table with a close view of Lake Louise. The afternoon tea experience comes with your own individual pot of tea along with a three tier savory and sweet set. We got creamy earl grey and the madame butterfly green tea and both were lovely and super fragrant. The high tea set came with a tier of scones (butter and blueberry), finger sandwiches, and sweets. We loved the scones which were warm, buttery and flaky and paired perfectly with the jams and Devonshire cream. I loved that the jam and marmalade weren't super sweet. The savory sandwiches were my favorite - the cucumber and egg salad, lobster mayo and and broccoli mousse were all amazing. This was probably the best savory selection I've had in western-style high tea. The desserts in general were a bit too sweet for my liking. From the cookie to the macron and cake, they were all just ok and we were pretty full at this point so I wish we would have gotten these to-go rather than trying to taste them all. I did see a lot of other guests leave with to-go boxes which would have been a better move. Overall the experience was fantastic and although it's pricey at $75 per person, considering the price of restaurants in Lake Louise, I'd say it's worth the cost. read more
2 years ago
We did the afternoon tea time here and it was fabulous!!! An experience I would absolutely recommend as the views were gorgeous of Lake Louise!! It's about $100 per person and you will be stuffed after this! Our waiter Malik was wonderful!! He made the experience very delightful. We loved it here for a day trip. read more
2 years ago
Amazing location for high tea--the views are breathtaking and the overall experience was top notch. The table setting was lovely, the service excellent, the tea was delicious (our table tried a whole range including earl gray, mint, Darjeeling, kid's bubble gum tea) and the food was mostly very good although a bit spotty as some of the mini-sandwiches were amazing (croissant sandwich) and some less so (tomato sandwich) and some in-between (cucumber sandwich) and some desserts were better than others, scones were five stars. Overall highly recommend as a memorable high tea experience in beautiful Lake Louise. read more
11 months ago
Came here for dinner since we were told that it's one of the best restaurants and unfortunately, the food was disappointing. Although we sat by the window, it was dark so we didn't see anything lol We got Lobster Fettuccine, Prime Rib, Seared Foie Gras, and 2 cocktails (Fairview 75 and Louise). The best part was the prime rib, it had the perfect ratio of fat and meat. The Lobster Fettuccine was so small and filled with just veggies. It didn't taste good at all. The lobster was overcooked too. The foie gras was good and tasty. The cocktails were very pretty looking, definitely a great representation of Lake Louise. Service was really slow. It took our server 25 minutes to take our order and another 20 minutes for our food to come. Overall, for $220 totally not worth it. We were still left feeling hungry after our dinner that we ordered fries in our hotel room lol read more
11 months ago
We came here for the high noon tea. We were staying at the Fairmont hotel and ate at every restaurant on site. This was my favorite meal by far. We made our reservation a few months in advance so I was wondering if it would live up to the hype. I ordered the gluten free option and my husband got the regular option. They separated our food towers and that made me feel better about their knowledge of gluten free cross contamination. I was concerned the gluten free options might be lame but they were pretty tasty. There were many tea options available. The food was good and had unusual food combinations that I enjoyed. At first I was worried with the small portions that I would still be hungry but I ended up boxing up my deserts to go. It was pricey at $70 CAD a person but the view made it worthwhile. The staff was funny and tried to seem interested in us which we enjoyed. read more
3 years ago
The Fairview provided us with an elegant light lunch before an afternoon hike. Note that they don't take reservations for lunch (even for hotel guests), so would recommend stopping by to put you name in ~30 mins to an hour before you actually want to eat. We came on a Wednesday afternoon at about 1pm and had to wait nearly 30 mins (even though the hostess said it would be a max of 20, and they weren't very busy). We ordered 3 glasses of the local rose upon being seated, but it didn't come until after our door arrived, which was disappointing. The rose was good, but nothing spectacular. Our server was friendly and I'm glad he recommended the salmon dish to me when I was between that and the ahi tuna. The salmon was excellent and was cooked perfectly. The chicken salad and other summer salad were on the simpler side. We also ordered a side of sweet potato fries, which weren't on the menu but were delicious. Overall, I'd recommend dining here for the upscale atmosphere and stunning views of Lake Louise! read more
This is a lovely restaurant that's housed in an absolutely gorgeous hotel sitting right along Lake Louise, which is one of the most beautiful places we've ever visited. The restaurant is a bit pricey, but the food is very good and the cocktails were also quite tasty. My wife has mussels and I had a burger with a side salad and we both enjoyed our meal. You can park in the parking garage and have your parking validated if you eat here, so it's a good way to be able to see Lake Louise too if you've missed one of the shuttles from town. Our service was good here as well and it's a nice restaurant overall. We would definitely come here again. read more
What a stunning place to have afternoon tea! I definitely recommend including this experience as part of your tour of Lake Louise for a full experience. We were not staying at the hotel, but was glad they took reservations from guests. It must have been busy season as they were out of a few teas, but we still quite enjoyed the teas we chose. The stars of the experience were the scones and the accompaniments that came with it. Among the finger sandwiches, the lobster roll was my favorite bite. Of the desserts, the salted caramel choux was delightfully airy and creamy. The dark chocolate mousse is for sincere chocolate lovers! read more
Reservations made in advance, we came for Afternoon tea to celebrate a special occasion with family. The mountain view ambience, food set and service staffing is 5-star elegance and eloquence. It's an afternoon tea that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime if they can. Good luck trying to finish every nite, you'll be happy to try one bite of each serving otherwise the sugar high will set in too quick from the amazing dessert spread. Of the 12 tea choices I'd recommend the surprisingly smooth Egyptian chamomile. read more
1 year ago
The afternoon tea is an experience, but it's a great wind down activity after a walk or hike around Lake Louise! My party had a reservation for 12:15pm today, but they were able to seat us earlier. This is a preset menu, but each person gets to select a pot of tea, which they can refill with hot water. Each tea bag is supposedly good for about two to three steeps. I got the a very light ice wine flavored tea (no alcohol) and my party also tried a creamy Earl grey and the special tea of the day, which was a chai tea. All the teas were flavorful and very fragrant. In terms of the little bites and finger food, my favorite was definitely the scones with the jams/spreads. The scones were flaky, crumbly, and warm. The savory plates (middle tier) were decent. The top tier of dessert sweets were as expected as well. It's an experience to be at the Fairmont to have tea and the and the atmosphere is airy and pleasant. It can be pricy for the experience, but it is fun! Just a tip - If you would like a window seat with the view, definitely book for an earlier time. It's first come first serve based on availability and earlier reservations get priority. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Food great. Highly recommend beef tenderloin. Other entrees are so so. Would not recommend to get anything else. read more
2 years ago
Service was kind but slow. Great ambiance, views but the food was marginal. The tartare was rich but good. read more
Never been for high tea before. It's offered at the Fairview daily (12:00pm to 2:30pm) inside the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Afternoon high tea is $75.00/person. They're very accommodating with dietary restrictions. Portions aren't large, but that's high tea in a nutshell. - Tea - their feature tea was masala chai. Our party also tried their creamy earl grey, Liza Hill darjeeling, goddess oolong and Ontario icewine. Teas were enjoyable. - Warm scones and condiments - Saskatoon berry and lemon white chocolate. The lemon curd was my favourite. Strawberry jam was fine, marmalade a touch bitter and Devonshire cream didn't add any flavour. - Finger sandwiches - broccoli mousse was enjoyable (even had a surprising kick), oven dried tomato with ratatouille puree, togarashi seared tuna, roasted wagyu beef and lobster saffron mayo with lotus root. Lobster was everyone's favourite bite. - Sweets - pistachio cherry choux, chocolate cake, spice latte delice, macaron (salted caramel) and chestnut praline basket. Desserts were passable. - Cheeseburger & french fries ($18.00) - my bro in law was still hungry. They were nice enough to let him order off the kids menu. It came with a red velvet cupcake. Nothing blew me out of the water. High tea here is for the experience and views. If you've got $75.00 to blow, then by all means. read more
1 year ago
None of the single food in the afternoon tea was good. But cost 105CAD each one. the scorns I bought from a small cafe shop was even much better than theirs. read more
Started with the beefsteak tartare and scallop crudo. Both were excellent choices-- I liked the tartare more but my wife really loved the scallops. We split the lamb chops with an enhancement of bone marrow and a side of fries. Super crispy fries. The bone marrow and lamb chops were both really delicious, but I wish there was more bone marrow in the bone. Ended up ordering the duck wings and mushrooms side afterwards too, and both were outstanding. The duck had a sweet taste to it and is similar to an asian dish. -Great view of the mountain next door -Superb service -Elegant and beautiful decor read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Very good service. Food was very good when executed properly. My first dish (bison and elk combo) came out room temperature. They quickly replaced the dish with my second choice, the filet, which was excellent. I almost never return food, can't remember the last time I did, but when you're paying $90 for a plate it should be hot.....that's my 2 cents, or rather $260 as it were. Other than the food not being hot on round 1 it was a good experience. read more
1 year ago
We were here for Afternoon Tea $75 pp. The best part was the beautiful bright room with large arched windows overlooking Lake Louise and all the ice skating. The presentation and service was excellent. They gave a large selection of teas. You get to pick one. The warm scones and toppings are the best part of the meal. The savory portions were tiny. They are more canapés instead of real finger sandwiches. They did have more expensive ingredients including lobster and caviar but they were all cold including the Wagyu beef and seemed like they may have been sitting out a while. The desserts were very good and plenty and we ended up taking half of it to the hotel to enjoy later. I would recommend this for the special experience of being here at Lake Louise. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful breathtaking views, great service, extensive tea selection, and plenty of unique savory and sweet small bites. The afternoon tea menu was $75pp including one tea selection and one serving of food per person. They had a few selections of sparkling wine which were an additional cost. We ordered glass of Canadian sparkling. We enjoyed both teas that we got and it was nice to have the tea timer! Overall, my favorite part of this experience was the view of Lake Louise from the restaurant. I would recommend stopping by if you are here for a visit! read more
One of the most beautiful restaurant views you'll ever get. Located in the Fairmont Hotel at Lake Louise, we rolled in to this super fancy restaurant, looking like full-on casual hikers. Although the lake was swarming with tourists, the restaurant wasn't very crowded and had open tables. We got sat right at a massive window overlooking the turquoise lake and dramatic mountains. There were velvet chairs, marble tables, and a pretty chandelier in the room. Our server wasn't super friendly (maybe because we weren't dressed up?) but he got the job done. I had an incredible seared salmon that fell apart in my mouth and had a yummy sauce on top. Super fresh. We loved the view and the food fueled us up for our two-hour teahouse hike we embarked on after. Delicious. read more
3 years ago
Friendly and attentive staff . Our server Rex was great !I had the beef tenderloin. It was cooked perfect and served with delicious mashed potatoes . Our table started out with a few amazing appetizers that I would definitely recommend. Save room for dessert ! Included some photos of what we loved ! The view from our table tops the evening with Lake Louise. read more
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111 Lake Louise Drive
Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0
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