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    The Maple Leaf

    3.9 (441 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Daniel L.

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

    Pasta
    Lisa P.

    We have eaten at this restaurant twice in the last three years. We were there in June and we ended up sitting in the same area, same seats as three years ago. It really is one of the nicest restaurants in Banff located downtown near all the shops. There's parking at the Nestor's market. You now have to pay, but it's a quick walk through the alleyway to get to The Maple Leaf restaurant. We recommend this restaurant highly for its service and food and ambience. Even the background music was magnificent. All of our meals were very tasty. Perfectly served with just the right amount on our plate. I had the pasta which was delicious. My husband had the ribs, which was delicious and the sides were perfect. The bar is nearby, and the drinks come fast. The dessert was delicious, we recommend this superb restaurant. The waitstaff are friendly and the hostess was amicable as you entered.

    Bar area inside.
    A K.

    My husband and I arrived shortly after they opened for the day. We chose to sit inside and enjoyed some super comfortable lounge chairs. The service was great and the food and beverages were awesome! This was our best meal out on a week long trip. We will return when in the area again.

    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.

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