Went for breakfast. Tasty, simple and fast. It's nice because they open early. Would come back.

Stopped in here after seeing a sponsored Yelp ad, gotta support Yelp!! It was also late on a rainy evening and I was trying to get a delicious but quick meal before heading to the campsite. There is RV only parking a block away which is also how I ended up at Melissa's. Lots of large groups dine here so I got a little lost in the shuffle dining alone. But, not too long after sitting down the waitress came over with a smile and food suggestions. Lobster is a popular item here looking around at other tables and at the menu. I did not injure as to where it comes from as I'm not a lobster fan As a true steakhouse I went with the ribeye over a filet to enjoy a fattier steak after lake adventures. The 12oz cut was cooked to the right temperature and was tender. Nothing exceptional but a quality steak with a small side of vegetables and a mini scoop of mashed potatoes. If you want more sides, I would think a baked potato would be the better option. The restaurant interior with a little stuffy with a classic steakhouse decor including fancy wood trim, dark carpets and deep purples (I'm pretty sure I remember that paint color). Prices are fair for the quality of goods and they offer a selection of beer, wine and liquor. It's a classic spot in Banff that holds tradition. read more

Melissa's MisSteak - 12oz classic ribeye, vegetables and mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

FOOD: We went to Melissa's from a local recommendation for a good steakhouse. The staff showed us a case of the different cuts of the beef to help us order our food. But, we both didn't want to settle for anything else other than the prime ribs. And I was glad we didn't! The steaks were super tender, perfectly cooked and juicy. It also came with sourdough bread, yorkshire pudding, roasted veggies and a choice of baked potatoes, mashed potatoes or French fries. The sourdough bread was soft on the inside and crispy on the outside! The French onion soup was DELICIOUS! It had a strong onion flavour and melted swiss cheese yet without the acidic aftertaste that I sometime get from other restaurant. Though, I've never seen green onions in my French Onion Soup...could really use without them. ENVIRONMENT: The restaurant was built as a homestead hotel in the 30s so it had a rustic homey feel to its interior. There are two levels. We dined on the ground level and we could hear people screaming to sports upstairs. SERVICE: - Friendly and attentive. The staff chatted with us and gave us a lot of background on Banff and local attractions when she heard that we were from Toronto. read more

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The food was fine, but the service was not the best, a real MisSteak! Once done eating, the waitress came over to take the plates away and asked if there was anything else. We said no, just the check please. It took over 20 minutes for her to finally come back and take our payment. During the 20minutes , she disappeared from the floor for 10 minutes, and then came back and talked with another family about everything but food for 10 minutes, before finally coming back to our table to ask us if we wanted our check, which we had already told her we did. Will not make a MisSteak like that again, we will be going back to Melissa's MisSteak. read more

This was our last meal of our Banff stay and we picked a good place. The decor is very Banff. We had an excellent breakfast before hitting the road. Es had pancake bacon and hashbrowns. I had eggs and corned beef hash. All good. Only complaint was they have only the shredded hashbrowns which I am not big on. But the server suggested we get them done extra crispy and that worked well. read more

Melissa's is probably one of the oldest restaurants in Banff. We came here for breakfast since its always good to try a classic. Its located on Lynx St near the Bear St Parkade. It resembles a huge log cabin with real high ceilings. They have flags from many countries decorating the ceilings along with some cool artwork. I ordered the Swiss Apple Pancake - impressive sized, soft and fluffy texture, and topped with cinnamon, maybe some brown sugar, and a lemon. It had a few small pieces of apple. Pretty decent pancake, though maybe I expected apples to be more prominent. Sweet enough that syrup isn't needed (4 stars) My wife got the crab and asparagus omelet. Pretty fluffy eggs and well seasoned omelet. Shredded potatoes were also seasoned well. I took a bite of the omelet and would rate it below Tooloulou's Crawdaddy omelet, since the latter seems more generous with the seafood fillings. Still, pretty decent omelet at Melissa's (4 stars). I would definitely say that Melissa's has much friendlier service than Tooloulou's. Our waitress Hanna was pretty nice. So on an overall Yelp star basis, I'd say they're both equal in terms of breakfast experience. 4 stars. read more

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So we thought it would be good to come here for dinner... big mistake.. We were celebrating a bday and an anniversary (which we put in the notes of our reservation...) From the beginning.. things were not right... The waitress didn't know what was in our cocktail that was on the menu...she was asking us if we wanted gin or vodka, and neither was in our drink... and an absolutely TERRIBLE Bloody Mary. The Prime Rib was definitely NOT how I ordered it... The wait staff was so kind, but behind the scenes in the bar and kitchen needed some help... No mention of our bday or anniversary.... Too bad.. read more

Loved the sirloin steak! Vegetables side could be better though Best to make a reservation. I just happened to arrive early so i got a table. By the time i finished, line was forming by their receiving area. read more

Melissa's MisSteak - Sirloin steak (AAA) - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

During our time in Banff we went to Melissa's twice and had two TOTALLY different experiences. FIRST TIME: A Local told us to meet her at "Mel's" this awesome local's only dive with cheap beer and live music. So we took her up on it. The upstairs is my FAVORITE kind of dive. We drank cheap beer and played darts. The dart boards were in horrible condition - I don't recommend it. But they also have pool, and live music acts. A fun chill vibe. 3 stars. SECOND TIME: We looked up the best breakfast on Yelp and surprisingly Melissa's came up! All of the Aussie's were calling it Mel's. So we actually didn't even know this was the same place until we pulled up. The interior down in the restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas. We opted for the big breakfast and the eggs benny. I will admit I was skeptical getting an eggs benny from such a down home place that was slammed but it was VERY good. You can get 1 egg or 2 which I've never seen before, that was nice. We got one and it was more than enough. Overall Melissa's is a staple in Banff, and a hometown favorite. Be sure to stop by for the benny and a late night beer if your'e in town. read more

Interior has a ski lodge feel with lots of dark wood in what I would describe as vintage ski lodge style. Breakfast was good. I had the Veg Harvest Eggs Benedict which was not quite to my taste with an egg that was beyond soft. The boys had the Big Breakfast which seems like it might be the best bet. Extra charge for maple syrup fromthe U.S. was high enough to be a bit irksome. Waitress was wonderful....until she tried to rush us out by asking us to pay while 2 of the three of us were still actively eating. Not appropriate. Would I return? Maybe. Would I recommend? Sure. Its a decent skiers breakfast. read more

I've never had a steak at Melissa's but they do greasy breakfasts for big groups very, very well. I am a small woman, but I don't scare easily so I ordered The Big Breakfast. No, I couldn't quite finish it, but people happily shared my last two pancakes. Who doesn't love a pancake dessert? They don't take breakfast reservations, but the turnover is fast. Enjoy your eggs, Banff breaker! read more

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If you're just looking for a bar and maybe live music...fine but the food at lunch was just ok. Looks like the nightlife scene is their main focus. read more

We were sad to hear that the old location was closed the last time we visited Banff. Now, Melissa's is in a new location on Banff Ave and we have to say that even though the location and decor has changed, the unbelievable food and service has not. Casey, our server was very friendly and attentive, the steak was fabulous and the new location offers a ton more than the old place like pool tables and activities like Karaoke. So well appointed. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Fantastic breakfast / brunch and mimosas! We ate here multiple times on vacation in September and found the service, food, and drinks to be amongst the best in Banff! Our waiter, Craig, was definitely a highlight of each visit - He was attentive, polite, and very generous with local advice for things to do & see during our time in Banff. The other waitstaff and hostess were similarly delightful and resourceful. Overall, Melissa's was a reliable delight for dining in Banff - no long wait times, no need for reservations, locally owned, and no doubts about the quality of the food (especially the "Big Breakfast"). 10/10, strongly recommend! read more

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First thing that gets 5 stars is that they have the wifi info right on the menu. We went here for breakfast and Sydney was our waitress and she was awesome. Very friendly and made us feel welcome. So attentive and checked on us regularly. The food was quick too and it was delicious. Generous portions and bacon cooked perfectly crisp. Highly recommend for breakfast to anyone. Only thing they could do better is allow dogs :) read more

Prepare some TUMS cause the sirloin steak I had was rock hard. Granted, I did have it medium well done but I've eaten at plenty of other restaurants where it was more edible than this. I couldn't even chew through the meat and only ate half. Wish I didn't eat the half cause I couldn't sleep at all with the indigestion I got. But other than that, everything was pretty good. Just couldn't really give them a better review because it's a steakhouse so I expect when I order a steak, I get a good one. read more

Melissa's MisSteak - sirloin steak sandwich / follow me eat on IG: @holeemoley - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Good food selectons at fair prices in very pricy Banff. Good service. Street parking. Off Banff Ave to the North three blocks. Older bathrooms. Good for groups. Locals eat here! read more

JM was amazing today, he did an exceptional Job of anticipating our needs before we asked. food was fast and delicious. Definitely be back read more

Let me preface this by saying we only got some beer, no food. Definitely the grungy, hipster, young 20s skater hangout of Banff. If that's what you are looking for, this is your place. We were here on the night of one of the NBA Finals games and it was a super fun atmosphere to watch a game. I love that they have free popcorn - amazing. We only got beer so I'm not sure how their mixed drinks and cocktails are. Curious if their food is any good. One major bonus was that when I accidentally left my card there overnight without closing out, they weren't at all rude about it the next day when I realized my (Melissa's) missteak. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was that my friend bought our first round on her card with no issue and when I went to get our second round of the EXACT same thing, the bartender told me there was a $10 card minimum...though my friend had no issue putting $8 on her card 30 minutes prior. In short, I would come back here for a beer or two on a nice night but wouldn't go out of my way to do so. read more

Eggs Benedict was fantastic & the servers kept your coffee cup full!! Staff was very congenial.

The waiters are so friendly here! My friends and I ordered one slice of pancake - if we were hungry, we would have ordered a lot more. The batter had a perfect balance of fluffy and crispy texture and the syrup was D E L I C I O U S! I need to applaud the grilled cheese with Canadian bacon. Boy was it a savory and cheesy gooey sandwich! I ordered it with a side of beef and potato soup. Yum oh yum! We also ordered a deep dish vegetarian pizza, which was just alright. The smoked salmon Benedict was "yummy" according to my friend. The hash complimented the dish well! I will be back the next time I'm visiting Canada, Melissa's! My friends and I enjoyed it :) read more

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Get there early and enjoy some eggs benedict!! It gets crowded after 8am. Great prices and great food. Service was wonderful! Our whole table got a different eggs benedict. The Classic (2) was more than enough for 2 people, Smoked salmon Benny was an A+, pancakes were so light and fluffy. I will definitely eat here again our next trip to Banff. read more

This is a wonderful place to have dinner I had the strip steak cooked perfect my wife ate the stroganoff which she said was awesome overall it was a great experience nice atmosphere well worth the trip read more

Don't be a hero. 1 pancake is plenty! Stopped in here for breakfast, and then lunch the next day. The food is good, fair prices, and reasonably quick service. An added bonus, the hamburgers are hand made, and very tasty. read more

Melissa's MisSteak - Coffee mug for scale. One is plenty, people. Don't be a hero. - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We saw this restaurant as we drive in toward the city of Banff. Finally we gave it a try for breakfast. Parking is a bit tricky. Either you are lucky and able to park on the street in front of the restaurant's entrance or you have to park somewhere and walk to the restaurant. There isn't any parking lots/area as far as I know of. The back side is occupied for the hotel parking. The inside is great, just like the other reviewers said. Grand, tall ceiling with world flags hanged. Food are great with enough portions. The people are friendly. The place is clean and customers hangout with some reading, having breakfast and watch people pass by thru the big windows. read more

We had two meals at Melissa's -- the first was dinner. After a long day of driving and sightseeing, steak seemed like a good choice; Melissa's delivered ample quantities, with reasonably good veggies (often a problem), a nice salad, and a decent selection of wines by the half-bottle (and more by the bottle, of course!). We probably should have skipped dessert, though; the "Brownie Conspiracy" was over the top and VERY splittable (though awkward to eat). We also visited for Sunday morning breakfast, arriving just early enough to beat the long lines. We're not pork eaters, so our choices were limited, but the omelets were tasty, and the coffee strong! After ordering, I saw the blueberry Belgian Waffle at an adjacent table, and I wish I'd gone for it instead of the omelet -- next time, perhaps. Service was prompt but not pushy and very friendly on both visits. read more

Melissa's has a long history in Banff, but it's only recently that we've started making it a regular breakfast stop before driving home to Edmonton. My boyfriend loves the breakfast, particularly the huevos rancheros, and the selection of Tabasco sauces won't disappoint. Personally I'd like a bit more menu selection as someone who's not a big ham and eggs fan. I had the bagel and lox last visit (wild pacific salmon, I checked, and it was good) although the chef got a bit excited with the capers. Have never been to Melissa's for dinner. The service is generally quite good, and we recognize some of the staff, more of a local than a touristy feel overall. One thing - does anyone else really really hate those "shoestring" a.k.a. "shaved" hashbrowns? I'd like to outlaw them, such an insult to proper hashbrowns... read more

This is a great place in Banff to have breakfast. The portions are large and you will certainly fill yourself up quickly. Great service by the staff and owner. Will certainly make it a stop whenever we go to Banff! read more

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Place came highly recommended but was just okay. A bit pricey for the food and service was so-so. Good burgers, salmon and beef lasagna. Burgers were quite dry and over cooked. The desserts were the highlight of the meal. Disappointed at the quality of the entrees for the price. read more

The local Aussies call it Mel's. It's were a lot of locals eat in The morning. Great eggs bacon hash browns and toast! They even make to go lunches for the day if you need it. It not posh is just a hardy quick breakfast (early anyways) pretty affordable for Banff read more

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Melissa's is the only place that I would consider for breakfast when I am in Banff. If your famished from a full day of skiing the day before or looking for the perfect hangover cure from a crazy night they have the perfect menu for both. I love my eggs Benedict and the chorizo variation that they have here blew mind. The sausage they make it with is hand made in-house and has just the right amount of kick to it. The portion sizes are really good for what you are paying. I still have yet to finish a full plate there is always something that I can't quite stuff down as I am way to full. If your in town and need a good breakfast and great service come down to Melissa's. read more

Melissa's MisSteak - Asparagus and crab omelet. - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Dining in Melissa's twice in one week was not an accident. Initially, I visited with a large group for breakfast and ordered the Eggs Benedict. The egg was perfectly gooey placed on a traditional English muffin, back bacon and topped with a rich hollandaise. What a way to start the day! They serve breakfast tea here and it's a great cup of tea, I had two before going on my way. I returned to Melissa's a few days later with my family, as I knew from the previous visit it would be a hit with my daughter. The kids menu has lots of options, which sometimes kids don't get. Scrambled eggs with a giant bowl of fruit on the side went down a treat with my little person. She was also happy with the coloring page and crayons. Cheers Melissa. read more

Melissa's is quite iconic in Banff so we decided to try it for breakfast. It was good, but not amazing. First of all it took the server awhile to get us coffee and get us refills. I went with a group of 4 and two people ordered the Big Breakfast, one ordered an omelet and I ordered the chorizo eggs benedict. Everything came hot and prompt, but the flavours were no different than what you would get at a smaller lesser known mom and pop place for probably less money. The big breakfast is close to $17.00 and it really is just the typical sausage/bacon/egg/pancake combo. My eggs benedict was tasty, but I didn't find the chorizo too flavourful although the Hollandaise sauce was. And also, the server did not ask me how well I like my eggs and I didn't realize this until I broke one open and it was hard...for eggs benny I prefer them medium or easy. Our service was okay, the food was okay, and the spot was okay but for us not worth the hype. read more

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Great little dive bar to get away from the tourists... Robin and Jack were great behind the bar upstairs Didn't try anything in the main dinning downstairs If you are in town and just want a super cool and chill place to drink some cold beer with very nice bartenders This is the place! read more

When staying in Banff one weekend and hungrily wandering around town in search of breakfast I stumbled upon Melissa's. The restaurant is back a few streets from the main drag and is worth the detour. A friend recommended I try out the chorizo eggs Benedict. What a great shout! Just the right amount of chorizo zing to really set off the flavour. On a second trip I went for the mixed grill - an ample helping of food. I was less impressed with the bacon, but the eggs and sausages more than made up for it. They're good for kids as well, my daughter was a fan of the scrambled eggs and the fruit bowl. They also provided a colouring sheet and some pencils which kept her amused. Great breakfast/brunch spot. read more

Prime Rib was done perfectly, steak and lobster was unforgettable. Atmosphere was top notch with being newly renovated, they have a contact tracing machine at the door that takes your information, temperature and hand sanitizes. Well done Melissa's we felt safe and enjoyed the great food. read more

Melissa's MisSteak - Love the renovation - Steakhouses Near Me - Banff, Alberta

I wanted a good breakfast place for my son and I. So my husband found Melissa's Misssteak, so we wandered in. Loved the kids menu, although them too do not have kids cups and gave my kid who loves to toss things on the floor. And did he break it yes, but their fault for giving a baby a glass cup. Buy seriously does no one think about their future cliente, the kids?? Food was decent. Price was affordable for Banff. read more

One of the favs when we hit up Banff other than the unicorn burgers. google Banff unicorn. Anyways great food selection delicious wines. Had beef stroganoff mmmm excellent and mussels for a appy. Definitely and would always recommend stopping in. Off the main but worth it. read more

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I've only visited Melissa's once for brunch, but I found it to be a perfectly nice breakfast/brunch spot. They have a great section of outdoor seating and the location is pretty good. The inside seemed pretty dark and probably preferable for dinner. The main reason for three stars in my review is just that there are other more exceptional places to have breakfast or brunch in Banff, and the style of breakfast here felt more traditional than I was looking for on vacation. If Melissa's were available in Raleigh, NC, I'd definitely be heading there on the weekends, but not only is it in Banff, it's also right next to my favorite place in Banff, Wild Flour Bakery. That said, we enjoyed our food, but left feeling like we would've preferred something we couldn't easily get back home, or in most any other city in the US. Their lunch and dinner menus have other specials and maybe their burgers, deep dish pizza, or steaks would've been more memorable. read more

Initially drafted this review the early brunch afternoon of December 27, 2017, thought it posted lol doesn't matter because Melissa's is a timeless Banff Classic. If you come to Banff and don't go there, at any time or day, you haven't experienced Banff. We had the eggs Benedict, which was perfect, along with several Caesar's and coffee with shots of Baileys lol perfect end to Christmas in Banff 2017!! read more

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