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    Sudden Sally

    4.3 (38 reviews)
    ModerateCanadian (New)

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    SUDDEN SALLY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    East Wind Rickey - gin based cocktail, delicious
    Brittany A.

    Enjoyed a lovely evening here for a private supper club event while in town for a conference.in October 2025. The space itself is really beautifully decorated, clean and modern. We were sat in a separate room from the restaurant which was cozy. The staff were super lovely and attentive with our party. We dined on a set menu of three dishes, paired with three cocktails. The appetizer of coconut cashew prawn was my fave course. The dish paired well with the first cocktail, called a whiskey junglebird which contained whiskey, pineapple, Campari and passion fruit and lemon. The main was a chicken skewer with tamarind, plums and roasted plantain. It was paired with the second cocktail, called an East Wind Rickey, which was a refreshing mix of gin, pisco, grapefruit, ginger honey and tonic water. The honey stands on top of the drink added an interesting and interactive element. The dessert, a key lime tart, was delicious but I felt the last cocktail, their clarified pina colada, should have been more sour/bitter vs sweet to cut through the sweetness of the final dish. I enjoyed great conversation and met some cool people at the dinner - thanks Sudden Sally team for.a fun time!

    Pecan tart, crust was really sweet and a bit hard but otherwise delicious and we devoured most of it despite this.
    Sam L.

    Enjoyed a nice evening dinner on the patio right next door to my hotel. Took in beautiful views while dining on tasty bites in this laid back yet elevated restaurant. Overall food was great, service needed some work. The wait staff took a while to come by after being seated, forgot a drink, we had to ask to have dishes cleared to make room on the table, brought the wrong check then took a while returning. Also noticed employees smoke around the counter and it carried to the patio area. Tuna poke was seared perfectly. Didn't care for the over ripe mashed avocado, dish needed some heat. Ravioli was amazing except a few bites of dry, tough asparagus.

    Mushroom & Maple Smoked Ham Omelette
    Art C.

    This was an easy breakfast for us, we were staying at the hotel next door. I had their Mushroom & Maple Smoked Ham Omelette, which came with potatoes and bread. The small potatoes were very good if not so healthy, the omelette was pretty standard. We are finding great service on our visit to Banff and received that again at Sudden Sally. As we were finishing up we got into a nice conversation and learned a couple of things about the area we found helpful.

    Duck Bowl
    Jeremy S.

    Stayed at the sister hotel next door and had the pleasure of dining here for both breakfast and dinner, and I'm glad that I did! All of the dishes were amazing and made with thoughtfulness, and premium ingredients and executed well. I was particularly impressed with the beef stroganoff. The beef was really tender and went so well with the stroganoff sauce. From the breakfast items, their omelette and potatoes was a highlight for me. I couldn't stop eating their crispy breakfast potatoes and the omelette was a good mix between fresh and tasty. Service was awesome and helpful and the restaurant is very well decorated and has an upscale feel to it. Really glad that I dined here!

    Fried oatmeal
    Ellena K.

    Had breakfast here twice during my stay in Banff and really enjoyed it both times. The service was quick and friendly, and it never felt overly busy or rushed. The croissant breakfast sandwich and the fried oatmeal were both great. I thought the menu could have had some more variety. Coffee was also good, and everything came out fast. A great spot for a relaxed, or quick breakfast without a long waits. Interior is very cute also

    Brian H.

    Came here during our family vacation to Banff and enjoyed this wonderful restaurant at Hotel Canoe and Suites. Atmosphere was great and the coffee drinks were splendid as well. Service was very friendly and the experience overall was fantastic. 5 stars and two thumbs up! Thank you!

    Stella W.

    The flatbread crust was good but really nothing to write home about. Hubby had the double smashed burger which was quite ok! I would get that if I was hungry! Service was just ok.

    Felicia K.

    Came here on the way home from a ski trip leaving banff. Finding parking there is nearly impossible. Not sure if I missed a lot but there's only a small lot on the side. We parked in the back so the walk to the front was a bit long in the cold. The restaurant itself was very nice and spacious. Our server was also nice and funny. He added to the positive experience we had there. We got an omelette and pancakes for sharing and they were both very tasty. I've never had pancakes like this so it was a nice new flavor to experience. We got matcha lattes for some caffeine. I make matcha at home regularly so I had something to compare to. The matcha flavor is not very strong but it tastes good if you're not a matcha critic lol. It's pretty sweet so the maple syrup kind of overpowers the matcha. It was a tasty drink though. I think I would come back here if I visit Banff again. It was a nice experience for all of us.

    Matcha latte, butter tart and almond croissant
    Evan C.

    There are lots of overpriced restaurants in any major tourist town like Banff esp in hotels, but this is not one of them. I had a great tasting double cheeseburger last night, came with a HUGE helping of fries. Pressed patties with crunchy edges, great taste. For breakfast I just ate at the bar with a wonderful matcha latte, almond croissant and butter tart. Wait staff very friendly too.

    Yummy
    Ashley H.

    Poke 10/10 burger also phenomenal Great morning breakfast sandwiches and Italian sandwiches to go were awesome and perfect to take for picnics- chips are to die for I also loved the banana bread and chocolate chip cookies Staff are darling and really helpful

    Violet B.

    We dined at this restraint which is located inside the Canoe and Suites hotel in Banff. First night we ate the salmon with pilaf which was excellent. The chicken wings tasted OK but they were really tiny. We also dined here for breakfast which I thought was very good. We had good selections of entrees. The potatoes were exceptionally tasty. They also have mimosa which looked delicious.

    Sandra M.

    Sudden Sally is connected to the lobby of Hotel Canoe and Suites, our hotel in Banff. We decided to try it one day for breakfast. The inside is modern, with a chic gas fireplace at the centre of the restaurant. I ordered the Breakfast Croissant with a sausage patty and potatoes. The croissant was buttery and flaky, and I really enjoyed the potatoes which were smashed with crispy bits. The coffee was just ok - it could have been stronger. Our waiter, Sam, was very kind and friendly. He gave us recommendations for hikes around Banff, and even recognized/greeted us the next day as we passed by through the lobby. Would definitely recommend!

    Egg beny - asked for toast instead of ciabatta bread- thanks Chef
    Carole M.

    If you are on this far side of town and want breakfast a la carte that is your only and good option- the Moxy only has a buffet Located inside the Canoe hotel with separate entrance, this clean restaurant offer breakfast menu. The seating is comfortable and service was good. The menu offer variety and the chef accommodated my request perfectly. Price are reasonable and we got there before the crowd

    French toast, bacon, creme fraishe with real maple syrup.

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    Good attentive service. All the brunch dishes were excellent with perfectly prepared eggs.

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    My wife and I went here for breakfast a couple times while in Banff. The food, service, and ambience were all exceptional.

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    7 months ago

    Everything was great. The food, the drinks, the staff and the place. Will come again.

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    Pastries were great, but the coffee left a lot to be desired. Very acidic and expensive

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    very yummy, the pastries were amazing! Service was great and everyone was super friendly!

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    Park Distillery

    Park Distillery

    4.1
    (851 reviews)
    1.4 km
    $$$

    Really good food in downtown Banff! Passionfruit virgin mojito sounds great but you can't taste the…read morepassion fruit. The spinach & four cheese dip with pita was excellent though, although I wish chips were served instead of soft pita. Cornbread with that maple butter was TO DIE FOR. Highly recommend that. Bison burger was juicy, massive, and the fries were nice and crispy. What's not to like?

    Unfortunately, our experience here was extremely disappointing. We had walked by a few times and…read morereally liked the atmosphere, so we were excited to make a reservation. We were seated upstairs on the balcony, which was a nice spot and had a great vibe. The service started off fine, but things quickly went downhill. It took over 20 minutes to receive our drinks after ordering. While bringing them out, our server accidentally spilled an iced tea all over the table and onto my white pants. Mistakes happen, but we were surprised that there was no apology, and the response felt very dismissive. Shortly after, while we were cleaning up, she came back and sprayed cleaner on the table but accidentally sprayed it onto me instead. Again, there was no acknowledgment or apology. A few minutes later, she brought out a replacement drink, but it was the wrong one. When we pointed it out, there was some confusion and we were initially told it was correct before another staff member came over and brought the right drink. Unfortunately, the food was also a letdown. The bison burgers were extremely dry, and the ribs were so tough and chewy that they were difficult to eat. We were really hoping the meal would make up for the service issues, but it left us disappointed. Given the issues, we expected the spilled drink would at least be removed from the bill. Instead, we noticed additional drink refills on our tab that we didn't order. Overall, it was a frustrating experience, especially because we had been looking forward to trying this place. Hopefully this was just an off night, but based on our visit, we wouldn't recommend it.

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    Distillation towers
    Distillation towers
    Salmon salad
    Salmon salad
    Cocktails (orange one was a Blueberry Margarita)

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    Cocktails (orange one was a Blueberry Margarita)
    Bear Street Tavern

    Bear Street Tavern

    4.2
    (554 reviews)
    1.5 km
    $$

    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.

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    Bear Street Tavern
    The Mediterranean
    The Mediterranean
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    Caesar salad
    The Maple Leaf

    The Maple Leaf

    3.9
    (436 reviews)
    1.5 km
    $$$

    May 12, 2026. Everything about the Maple leaf was…read moreoutstanding! My wife enjoyed a nice sparkling Prosecco to kick off the evening with our nice-sized Prince Edward Island oysters. We then shared a Waldorf salad, which was refreshing and nice. Then we both selected red wine varietals grown in Canada. I had a Cabernet/Merlot blend which was super great. Would've never guessed it was from Canada. Next, My wife enjoyed a Pinot Noir that was light and complimented our entrée perfectly. Our entrée was the fillet and prawns served over a garlic mashed potato. This is an absolutely extraordinary dish. We shared it and it was just enough for two people. It is a full meal for one person. The filet temperature preparation was perfect. The prawns were extraordinary, and the garlic mashed potato made you curl your toes! Then we closed the evening with the melted chocolate soufflé, which was divine. Here's the one thing that they missed and to me it's an important miss. They use an automated system for taking reservations. And it kept asking for my name to which I said "Chris" and the automated system kept asking me what's your name!? So it asked hey fourth time and in my frustration I got playful and I said "Big Daddy." And it happily received my name and took my reservation. And then asked if there was any special occasion and I said yes my wife and I are celebrating our anniversary. I get that it may not seem normal to say "Big Daddy party for two". So I'll kind of let that pass because neither front door or upstairs Host was willing to ask. But what I don't like that was missed was our anniversary wasn't acknowledged. I was a server for years, and every host gave the server some type of chit or note to let them know if there is a special occasion. We specifically selected a higher end restaurant for anniversary. So somewhere in there, even if you weren't brave enough to say "Big Daddy for two." Someone still should've checked if you were celebrating any special occasion to which we were. Our anniversary. Our server was fabulous. She was super kind helpful and shared about her experience being in Banff. She made us feel great. My overall experience, the Mapleleaf is a great restaurant. But I'm scoring you an A- because you missed our anniversary. and that's why we chose you. So if you're going to use AI, you can't miss special occasions. Chris & Trisha from Long Beach, CA

    Salad was honestly good and very flavorful. Highlight is the maple glazed salmon. That is really…read moreunique and tasty. Great funny service. Good quiet spot to be for lunch and dinner.

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    Second floor seating
    Second floor seating
    Indigenous menu: corn meal crusted trout.
    Indigenous menu: corn meal crusted trout.
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    Interior
    Grizzly House

    Grizzly House

    3.4
    (414 reviews)
    1.4 km
    $$$

    We had such a wonderful time at The Grizzly House! From start to finish, the service was fantastic…read more Our waiter was truly exceptional, taking the time to give us thoughtful, personalized recommendations for local foods, and suggesting we try their "hot stone" cooking method. It was our first time trying raw bison, and it was such a unique experience! I've actually wanted to try tartare ever since I saw that one Mr. Bean episode, and I'm very glad to report that I liked it much more than he did! My daughter and I also tried elk for the first time, and we both absolutely loved the "gamey" flavor. While Vancouver often gets all the credit as the food destination west side of Canada, Banff has something entirely different to offer that you simply can't find in the city. It's a unique, rustic experience that feels perfectly suited to the mountain setting. It's rare to find a place that is this interactive and fun. We enjoyed it so much that we are already looking forward to coming back on our next trip to Banff!

    This is more experience than great dining imo. Still good eats, for me one I'm happy to have done…read morebut now I'm good. This place is dark inside, cool vibe, give 15 minutes for your eyes to adjust! Had the hunters plate on hot rock. Boar, buffalo and venison. You cook the meat on a 600 degree stone on your table. It's unique to be sure. You also have a plate with a variety of dipping sauces. The apps and dessert follows a fondue theme of melted cheese and chocolate respectively. This is a rich meal. One to have on occasion and for an experience.

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    Interior - So cozy
    Interior - So cozy
    Steak and lobster combo
    Steak and lobster combo
    Chocolate fondu dessert

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    Chocolate fondu dessert

    Sudden Sally - newcanadian - Updated July 2026

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