Had the mocktail special which was delicious, not too sweet. Every plate was a banger. Staff was…read moresuper attentive and kind. Cozy, but didn't feel like sitting right on top of the next table.

This was a recommendation and it was our first dinner in Canmore. We were road-weary, had hiked a…read morebig hike, and were in that "maybe we could be getting grumpy" phase of a family vacation when we arrived. The vibe and the staff diffused our mood, the food was excellent, and my 20 year old daughter felt comfortable enough to try an alcoholic drink (given she is of age in Alberta). They turned a night that could have gone south into a positive memory-making night. Would recommend.

The Rundle Bar at the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel is an absolutely beautiful space. The balance of…read moreold world charm and elegance is prominent from the moment you walk into the iconic space. The space used to be the original lobby from 1888 but now occupies the bar. We've had the pleasure of visiting fantastic bars in a lot of places but Rundle Bar is special. The service level is as good as it can be. The staff makes you feel like you're in their home. They're incredibly attentive but not annoying. We had great conversation with many of the them and they genuinely care about you having a memorable experience. The views on the patio (alfresco terrace) are as epic as it gets with views of the breathtaking mountains everywhere you look. It's been named the best patio in Canada for years and you will see why when you walk out of the beautiful Rundle Bar onto the patio. The menu is made up of classics and signature creations. I had the Ember which is an old fashioned variation made up of high quality spirits and an infused maple syrup it was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. It didn't hurt that it came with a smoke show. It was so good that I have to create a separate post with photos and videos vs. detailing it here. Trust me, it's gorgeous!!! Banff has been on my list forever and I finally visited. The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel was equally a place I needed to experience and it didn't disappoint. The Rundle Bar was a bonus I wasn't expecting so make sure you make time to visit this magical place when you finally check Banff off of your list. I'm definitely going back with my beautiful wife because we have to experience it together. You need to go. Salute @thejohnnycocktail

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.

This bar/restaurant came highly recommended during our stay in Canmore so we checked it out an hour…read morebefore closure on a Wednesday night. We were afraid we may not get in so late, but when we walked through the front door the place was packed! The restaurant has a modern look with nice spaced tables, unique sections and large glass window walls on 3 sides. We waited about 15mins to be seated. Their menu is perfect sized...about 5-7 selections per section: snacks, small plates, large plates, pizzas and pasta. We started with their bread and butter - the smoked tallow and charred onion butter was amazing. I ordered the shrimp and crab pasta which came on linguini and had chili oil and butter. It was good, but the highlight of the night came in the dessert - banana pie. I was skeptical at first but it was the best pie I've ever had! We had excellent service all night. We had 2 servers taking care of us and both were attentive and excellent. Our bar drinks came within a minute or two of ordering each time. I highly recommend this place to anyone stopping in Canmore!

Food = 5 stars. Service = 3 stars…read more The good: Everything we ate was so delicious, stand outs were definitely the crab toast, beets and trout! Our toddler really enjoyed her pizza too. The not-so-good: It was very busy and the service was painfully slow, it almost seemed like they were short staffed as everyone seemed very stressed. They also did not have a dedicated kids menu. Hopefully it was just an off night, definitely give it a try if you're in the area, you will certainly eat very well!

I am not sure why this place gets 3.5 stars. It is definitely 4+ all the way!!…read more We called to get reservations for a party of 8 and they were able to get us in. Upon arrival the parking is good. Restaurant is very upscale looking. Has a neat history of the Iron Goat (I will let you read that for yourself). The server came and told us he would be right with us (which means slot to me...vs being ignored). He (can't remember his name..so sorry) was very friendly, very attentive, and helped us with our questions about the menu and also questions we had about visiting Banff in the morning. His recommendations were spot on. We had the cornbread as an appetizer and chicken gyro, game burger, dragon bowl, fish and chips, and French dip. The cornbread was a delicious start. The molasses butter was very mild and added the right touch to the bread. The chicken gyro was made in house and all the flavors married very well together. The French dip was so good, the best I have ever had. Steak was very tender and flavorful and crispy onions were made in house adding a nice touch. Must give Iron Goat a try!

We called at 4:10 PM to make a 6:45 PM reservation for 10 and were seated around 6:50 PM…read more Unfortunately, we weren't acknowledged by a server after we sat. By 7:15 PM, we had to flag someone down to find out who would be serving us. The server that ended up helping us apologized and explained there was confusion among the staff. The manager personally came over, apologized, acknowledged our frustration, and said they would expedite our food. The food itself was good with no complaints. The beef dishes were cooked to our requested temperatures, and the ribs, cheesy noodles, ravioli, tuna steak, and sweet potato salad were all enjoyable. The initial service was frustrating, but we appreciated the manager taking ownership and making a meaningful gesture to make things right. Overall, the food was good and the recovery was acknowledged and appreciated.

You should get a reservation. We had a reservation and still had to wait for a bit to be seated…read more It was a bit chilly so we ate inside where it was a large enough space but the tables were close together so felt a little cramped. We ordered an open faced grilled chicken. Tender chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, avocado, feta cheese and a pesto aioli on a toasted French loaf. It was very good and filling, served with French fries that we had to send back because they were cold. But waiter brought hot ones pretty quickly. It was a wood cabin motif that was cozy. Would be nice to sit outside in better weather.

Super slow service and just didn't have a good meal here. We sat in the main area with a…read morereservation and all the tables around us were empty with people but not pre bussed at all. When we sat, I should have asked to go out on the patio because the vibes were off. Our server was a little too fake bubbly sweet when we did see her which was sporadic at best. I had the peppercorn steak, the steak was overcooked but our server didn't come back to check in so really couldn't do much. The green peppercorn cognac sauce was forgettable with barely any flavor. I barely touched the sauce after trying a little taste of it. Come here for the patio and hope for better service!

Love love love this place. Came here for brunch (and surprised to see that it's a steakhouse…read moreplace...thought we got the wrong place). Great ambience, lovely and (VERY) attentive services. 3 people checked on us to see if anyone is already helping or if we need anything. Ordered the prime rib toast (wich is unexpectedly very delish..favorful..balanced...unlike all those toast i have eaten before...omg, im drooling as im typing). And ordered french omellette (my friend is vegetarian and she said it's absolutely tasty and yummy and she is happy to see quite good options for no-meat dish). We went to 4 other places during our 3days in banff, this is the ONLY place she praised (not simply bc of veg options,but the fact that its delish). That means something! They also generously gave us lemon cheesecake as bday cake (it was my bday and kinda nice to have small sweet celebration considering i was away from home). It was also our last day and we went to airport right after this brunch . What a beautiful end of our trip. Thank you, bluebird team!

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!

Excellent dinner at Stirling Lounge! We sat outside and had a great experience. The fish and chips…read morewere amazing, and the French onion soup was delicious as a substitution for fries. Very friendly service, easy and relaxed atmosphere, and really good prices. Definitely recommend! Would def come back

Easter Sunday brunch. 2026. It could not have been better. Our party of 7 arrived at noon. We were…read moreseated right away with our reservation. The staff was tremendous. Some of the buffet items were: beef brisket, short ribs, pork belly, ham, salmon, shrimp salad, eggs Benedict, omelet station, scalloped potatoes, Montecristo rolls, bison cabbage rolls , pasta, fresh fruits, veggies, salads, gorgeous desserts and Easter themed confections. It cost $59.00 per plate. Drinks were extra. The room is bright with mountain view. Chairs are comfy. Tables beautifully set up. There is a classy looking bar in another room and more seating. There was a guitar player for our entertainment. Truly excellent food and service.

The service was great and the food was incredible! We got the broccoli side and the gnocchi entree…read moreto split. I don't even normally like blue cheese but the sauce on the broccoli was delicious. The gnocchi was also very unique and very delicious. Best meal of our trip, would recommend to anyone.

We had such a fantastic meal and experience at Crazyweed tonight. Everything we ordered was…read morecreative, interesting, absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection! We started with two small plates and a vegetable: Salmon Crudo, Pickled Marinated Fried Chicken and the Cabbage. Wow. Wow. Wow. We decided to eat each one entirely before moving to the next one. Each one had such unique flavors, we wanted to focus on them and enjoy without confusing our taste buds. I highly recommend doing this! Then we ordered the Lamb dish. Our menu said it was going to be a curry dish, but when it arrived it was a Mediterranean dish. It was honestly dreamy! But we were confused because I guess we had a copy of the old menu. Nonetheless, I basically licked the plate! Lastly we ordered the chocolate salted caramel budino (pudding) for dessert. It was so luscious and went perfectly with our end of dinner hot drinks of tea and cappuccino. The serviced matched the food: also fantastic. Super professional and friendly waitress (I forgot to ask her name) she was so personal and we enjoyed talking to her. They comp'd our lamb because of the menu mixup which was so nice! If you're a foodie who enjoys good service, definitely try this place!

Ramsay Lounge is a hidden gem located within the Fairmont Banff Springs. I remember walking through…read morethe area during a visit in September 2019 but the lounge wasn't open. However, during a more recent visit (June 2022), we were able to stop for a post-dinner beverage. Only open Friday to Tuesday from 5pm to 11pm, Ramsay Lounge is worth checking out after a long day of exploring the breathtaking Banff area and Banff Springs hotel. Maxime L. took great care of my friend and me despite it being a bit busy on the Monday evening we were there. Anyway, definitely stop and enjoy this tucked-away secret spot for yourself!

David is your mixologist here. His take on the Tom Collins with walnut bitters and and orange front…read morewas amazing. Next up? I asked him to bring something he wanted to make. Elderflower liquor, lemon zest, 10 year Glenmorangie was a revelation that even left my booze averse wife saying "that's wonderful". Thank you David! The meal and service was as fantastic as the beverages. Thank you Gabrielle! Thank you both for helping us have a fantastic 18th anniversary when that hotel, the whole town and even Canmore was booked up!

This was a great stop from our drive from Calgary airport to Banff. Seems it's what a lot of people…read moredid too! This is an order at the counter, get a table marker (which is a fun super hero figurine), and they bring over the food. I ate my whole breakfast and had gotten a coffee which they had 3 choices of coffee to choose from (dark roast, decaf, light roast). Fun place and friendly staff!

It's always hard to find a good breakfast place that has good, fresh food and also good coffee. The…read morehash browns here are clearly made fresh (not frozen and reheated) and I would definitely recommend getting them "loaded" with chipotle mayo, green onion, tomato and jalapeno. The Huevos Rancheros is delicious, I got it 3 days in a row! They made it with a base of black beans and hash browns on a tortilla and then once the eggs and cheese are on it they broil it to toast the cheese and edges of the tortilla. The eggs were always a perfect over-easy and the chipotle mayo from the "loaded" has browns goes well with the dish. The staff is all super friendly and recognized me as a return customer by my second day there. They have toys they hand out to kids when families come in and the place seems very family friendly. In addition to the inside seating, there's a great patio that has a wonderful view from it. If you're here during the summer, I would definitely recommend sitting outside and enjoying the view and great food!