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    The Maple Leaf

    3.9 (436 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Good for kids
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    Lisa S.

    We made reservations in advance which I would recommend as it was quite busy. We were seated upstairs immediately upon arriving. The window tables are the place to be. We didn't get one of those but still a nice area. I chose the salmon and shrimp for my meal. It came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The salmon was cooked with a nice sear. For some reason my shrimp were a bit smaller than those on my husband's surf and turf. Overall, my meal was quite good. Husband had the filet and it wasn't quite as tender as he was hoping. I liked that it was not ala carte and your entree came with a potato and veggie. Service was good. We walked from our hotel so no need to worry about parking. We enjoyed our dinner.

    Squash soup
    Missy K.

    Five stars. The Maple Leaf is an absolute gem in the heart of Banff. The food is exceptional, with a true taste of Canadian cuisine that feels both elevated and comforting. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. The atmosphere is cozy yet upscale, with stunning mountain views that add to the overall experience. Prices are on the higher side, but absolutely worth it for the quality, ambiance, and memorable dining experience. Highly recommend for a special night out in Banff.

    Crab gratin
    Katherine B.

    The Maple Leaf was a great place to come for brunch. Our waitress was really sweet and gave us the time we needed for our group of 6. We ordered the crab gratin for the table and it was a great starter. Definitely a good amount of crab in the dip. And the pitas were very tasty. 8/10 For my brunch item, I ordered the Canadian bacon Benedict. This was just alright. The egg was perfectly cooked, but the Canadian bacon didn't have much flavor. It was a huge portion with a ton of well-seasoned potatoes. 7/10 My friends ordered their specialty salmon Benedict and I tried a bite, that is definitely the best dish to get! It was very flavorful. A truly great bite. 8.5/10 maybe 9/10 For drinks, I ordered the passion fruit mimosa and the Bloody Mary. The passion fruit mimosa was really good, everything you want in a mimosa. The Bloody Mary was pretty mediocre. It tasted more like just tomato juice. But my friend ordered their specialty drink with the rosemary sprig and that was absolutely delicious! We sat in the room with the fireplace and the stuffed moose head which was really fun. It was a cozy ambiance. It was a nice casual stop.

    View of this quaint Banff restaurant.
    Dan L.

    This was a great stop for lunch. They serve a lot of Canadian sourced ingredients. We had the crab dip and the maple salmon. Both were delicious. The restaurant staff were so inviting and friendly. I loved the Canadiana decor. As a Canadian, it's got my stamp of approval as a place you should definitely stop at while in Banff. Cheers!

    Xmas farmers breakfast special
    Cindy M.

    Had a wonderful xmas brunch! The atmosphere was very calm and cozy. Our waitress was nice and helped us with planning our day. Food was delicious! As someone who likes a big breakfast, the banana toffee French toast was not enough for a meal and I had to eat off my partner's plate. I did enjoy the banana chips on it as it gave more crunch to the meal. They have a casual seating area on the main floor and more upstairs on the 2nd floor. The stairs are well maintained with sturdy handrails. We were sat on the 2nd floor by the window where you can see the main road.

    Dip
    Katrina T.

    I didn't notice until my friend pointed it out but all of the Asian people in the restaurant were seated in the same little corner. We sat down, my friend pointed it out, and I kept thinking it was a coincidence but then several white parties were sat upstairs into the nice dining area and the next Asian group that came in were put into our row. I kept watching them in the corner and the waiters would avoid looking at the group in the corner trying to order. Like I think I saw 5 waiters pass by within 10 minutes going to the party room and completely breeze by the Asian family in the corner when I know they saw them in their peripheral. I don't think it's a coincidence because we were also put with the only Asian waiter working the floor. She was great! Horrible coincidence if it is.... The food maple salmon was super good! I loved the mashed potatoes and the sauce all blended together perfectly. The bison shortribs and dip were okay although the pita that came with the dip was super good, soft and had a nice chew.

    Crab Dip
    Jacky C.

    Came here for dinner on a reservation. We were seated on the 2nd floor with a nice view of the town. Service overall is very good. They offered good recommendations, which we mainly relied on. Overall the food was fantastic and it was a terrific experience for a relaxing vacation dinner with family. I got to try two different drinks. I don't recall the Spicy Lychee Margarita ($18) having a kick, but the lychee flavoring was a nice blend with the margarita. And because we're in O Canada... they of course made their Old Fashioned ($18) maple flavored. Still a good drink with the maple sweetness to it. For appetizers, we ordered the Cast Iron Crab Gratin Dip ($28) which is made of Atlantic Crab, artichoke, and mozzarella. This was soo good that we ended up ordering extra pita, which was a $1 extra. Well worth it. We also got the Wine Country Salad ($18) because you always need a green dish. For entrees, we got the Signature Maple Salmon & Prawns ($49). Only two pieces of prawn as you can see in the photo (sad), but it also comes with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables, which happens to be asparagus when we went. They use a maple dijon glaze, which makes a nice gravy with the mashed potato. If you're willing to splurge, I'd recommend getting the 18oz Alberta Cowboy Steak ($85) for the table. This also comes with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables (asparagus during my visit). That "Cowboy Butter" they put on top enhances the flavoring. I wasn't a fan of the red wine demi that's luckily comes on the side.

    Gazelle G.

    Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambience 10/10 I will highly recommend this place. Drinks i love the most was the lychee margarita! We order the new york striploin pperfect! Chicken wings is ok kinda on a sweet side, the soup is ok not my type but my friends love it.

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    Matt P.

    After our hike at Lake Louise/Moraine Lake, we were famished and were looking for something to eat. We landed here and didn't have any reservations. However, the hostess was able to fit us in right away and we sat upstairs. The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a mountain lodge feel to it. For the most part, the food here was pretty good, though the pork chop I ordered was overcooked and dry. When it was put in front of me, I tried to cut in to it and felt how tough it was. After taking a bite, it was confirmed that the pork chop was overcooked. I then asked the server how they cook their pork chops here and she said medium. I then let her know that it was overcooked and she promptly took it back and got a new one made for me. The food does take a while and it would have been nice if they provided bread or something to munch on while waiting. The second time around, the pork chop was cooked correctly. Our server was fantastic and she kept on checking in on us and her other tables. For a place of this caliber, I was disappointed that they messed up my pork chop. But there's a first time for everything. After all this, I still recommend coming here. I would make reservations though.

    Gayoun H.

    Very friendly staffs. The food wasn't bad. I waited just couple of minutes (less then 5$) for them to clean the table. Might need some reservation in peak-season especially holidays.

    Kids meal pasta
    Nelson T.

    Finely decorated, two floors of good service and Canadian gourmet food. The portions seemed large in yelp reviews, and after receiving them, it was true. Expect sweet maple flavoring in the dishes. We ordered the duck wings, mussels and crab gratin. We were plenty full after those alone. Definitely try to get a second floor seat near the window for a romantic view of downtown Banff.

    Vincent L.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. We were seated fairly quickly. They had a good brunch and lunch menu. The indoor section wasn't too packed, but mostly people sat outside. I've ordered the steak breakfast with extra bacon, and a mimosa. It took us awhile to get ahold of the waiters, but after a while I was able to flagged someone down. We had an hour to grab food and eat due to our tour guides schedule. After getting our orders in, and food coming out, it took almost 40 minutes of our hour, so we had to rush a bit. The food came out great. Medium rare steak came out perfectly and tender. Toasts were well buttered and crispy and excellent potatoes. My partner ordered the bison burger and it came out perfectly. Even the fries were good. Food were good portions and tasted wonderful. Other than the delay in service, overall ambiance and food were terrific.

    Maple glazed salmon w prawns
    Dorothy P.

    I had high hopes for this place, given the reviews and pics I saw. On the first night, I tried to go at 9:30pm, but when I got there they said they closed at 9pm already. So I made the effort to be there by 8:40pm the next night. Still they made it like a huge deal to ask upstairs if it was still ok to seat me. After I got seated, I just felt like I was delaying the staff from leaving. I wished they had made me feel more welcomed and not inconveniencing them. The waiter even laughed at how fast I ate. I just didn't want to hold them up leaving. I had a house salad, which the greens, apples weren't crisp oddly. And I ordered the maple glazed salmon w prawns for my main course. The mashed potatoes, asparagus, and salmon were good, but the prawns had no flavor. I think they should use shell-on shrimp instead to retain the flavor. The shrimp just tasted boiled and from the freezer. I wanted the maple creme brûlée for dessert, but it just didn't feel right to stay later. I was done by 9:20pm, tipped 20% still, and rushed out of there (even though there were still a lot of guests upstairs and at the bar). For a high-end rest't, I think they should be more clear to customers that they can be seated before 9pm, and not feel rushed to eat. Or I'm guessing their "high-end" rating was in the past unfortunately.

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    Great food and wine. I would recommend the steaks. Very nice servers. Definitely coming back. Reasonable pricing for e great atmosphere

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    4.4
    (228 reviews)
    0.2 km

    This place was one of the key takeaways for food on our Banff trip! Order the Seafood Linguine and…read moreCaesar Salad with a Espresso Martini for a drink. You are very welcome! We came here on a whim to find a nice place to eat as we were on our way to Lake Louise. We walked around town to find a place to eat and my wife loves Italian, so we tried to walk in at about 6pm. Luckily for us, there was an open seat (reservation are highly recommended.. it was packed). We were greeted by the waiter who gave us the choice of sparkling or still water. Fancy schmancy. We got the still house water. The place was packed, full, and a bit loud, but also romantic given the atmosphere and the views. Good place to take a date, but not a good place if you wanted a private booth/moment. I ordered the seafood linguine, and my wife ordered the spicy rigatoni alla vodka. We also ordered the little gem caesar to share, and she also go the coffee martini for her drink. I got soda. The caesar came out and it was one of the best caesars I had. It was presented by having two baby heads of romaine lettuce covered with caesar dressing. Very tasty and creamy. Very very good! Next time, I am going to order one for just myself! Only eating one baby romaine head left me wanting more! After the salad, the pastas came out and the seafood linguine was remarkable! Presented as a bundle of linguini with seafood on the sides, all covered in white wine/clam sauce. One of THE BEST seafood linguines I have ever tried! My wife's spicy rigatoni was spicy and had a kick (I am Thai so take that for what it's worth). My wife thought it was a bit too spicy for her, but overall the dish was meh. Reminds me of the pasta alla vodka at Cheesecake Factory, but without the sausage. I do believe if there was an option to add sausage, the dish would've been 100x better. The dish just got bland the more you ate it. And because of this, I ended up eating the rigatoni, and my wife ate the linguini lol. Just kidding.. kinda. We shared our plates :) I highly recommend this place. The rigatoni was nothing special, but everything else was spectacular. We were even contemplating going back there on our drive home, but it opened at 4pm that day, and that was too late on our schedule to wait. Nevertheless, we'll be back again!

    Came here the night before the Banff half marathon and we were very pleased with the food! Service…read morewas great even though they were disappointed we didn't order drinks. Great views upstairs, too. We got the focaccia and a salad to share, my friend liked her Agnolotti, and I loved my Mafaldine. Great flavor and quality. Large portions. Would be back.

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    Inside of Lupo restaurant.
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    Fairmont Banff Springs

    4.2
    (407 reviews)
    1.5 km
    $$$$

    Looking like a building or castle pulled straight out of Edinburgh Scotland the Fairmont here is a…read moremagnificent hotel and grounds. Nice accommodations and working areas for groups, with one running joke, 'where are the wash rooms". Helpful through and through. Close to downtown with public shuttle just out front riding an on time jitney. Elk wandering in nearby and summer crowds growing I very much enjoyed the overall vibe.

    The RUNDLE Bar & Lounge-…read more My client had just completed delivering a 3-day Signature Program in Calgary, and our event location manager said "let's celebrate by going somewhere really nice." So he drove us into Banff NP. We stopped at Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, Vermillion Lakes, the cascade falls, and then we began driving to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. What an absolutely beautiful hotel in one of Nature's most breathtaking masterpieces. The beautiful earth-toned cream colored hotel climbs from the lower mountain side and stands beautifully amongst the tall pines surrounding it. We made our way to the Vermillion Bar, where are post worked back in his college days, and were greeted by a super sweet server, Ayala, who lit up whenever she laughed and smiled with you. We enjoyed cocktails, beef, tartare, veggie Credit, charred, avocado, and a unique presentation of hot wings I've never had before - the actual wing that has two bones in it was pre-cut down the middle so you were served the 2 halves as their own individual wing. Great flavors and it was very unique and enjoyable. All of it was delicious and undeniably yummy, and fairly priced for such an elegant location. We were expecting a much higher price point and were delightfully surprised to see that even though it is a luxury location, it was not price gouging or ridiculously inflated that one often finds in so many other locations that are "elegant or nice". If you have the opportunity to treat yourself to a very beautiful sunset under the majestic Mount Rundle, and want to enjoy a modern setting in a historic landmark, this is absolutely a visit you must make while in Banff National Park. Thank you Ayala for treating us so well, and sharing your sweet Australian journey with us. Chris, David, Trisha, and Keith

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    Grizzly House

    3.4
    (414 reviews)
    0.1 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
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    PARKER'S TABLE

    4.0
    (46 reviews)
    2.9 km
    $$$

    We had a wonderful breakfast Rimrock Hotel's restaurant, Primrose. The food was wonderful along…read morewith the great views from the table. We were traveling with friends and the four of us decided to go with the buffet. It was an easy choice both dollar wise and amount of items on the buffet. There were plenty of both hot and items from which to choose. It was nice that they had a nice wide variety of juices, both fresh squeezed and bottles. Our table took advantage with plenty of fresh brewed coffee. Our breakfasts consisted of Eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast among other wonderful items available to us. All the food was excellent. I always say that you can taste fresh easily. The team here, and our server was wonderful. Actually the team here was a microcosm of all the wonderful people at both The Primrose and the entire facility. The comforting and relaxing ambiance along with the amazing views help set the tone of this restaurant. Morning was the perfect time to watch the light hitting the lake and Canadian Rockies. I personally kept running outside to photograph the beautiful views and reflections as the sun was rising. KUDO's to the team here.

    Great dinner at the Rimrock Hotel's restaurant, Primrose. The restaurant features great views. We…read morehad seafood dishes. I had the halibut and my wife had the salmon. We shared a four scallop appetizer which was very good, the scallops were huge and cooked perfectly. Seafood isn't always easy to get right but the scallops, halibut and salmon were all done so well, they were all soft and not overcooked. Prices were a little high but overall it was an excellent meal with great service!

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    Great restaurant.
    Great restaurant.
    Magnificent omlettes
    Magnificent omlettes
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