100/10! We visited The Raven on our second night in Jasper and it left a lasting impression for the…read moreremainder of our trip on the Canadian Rockies. After 7 days from Calgary to Jasper and back I can confidently say this meal was the best meal we had the entire trip. The drinks, the apps, the entrees, and the desserts were all a hit. Our waitress described everything in such great detail and honestly sold us on trying things we may not have otherwise. We had the Alberta Antipasto skewers and loved them! For our entrees we had Truffle and Pulled Pork Tagliatelle and Bison short ribs...yum! Just when you think it couldn't get any better here came dessert. We had the Baklava Cheesecake and Pineapple Coconut Tiramisu. Now the cheesecake was an item making a return to the menu and it was delicious, however for us the pineapple coconut tiramisu was the star of the show. Those flavors shouldn't go together but when I say that was the best dessert we've had all year I mean it. Can't wait to visit again when we are back in town. I see why it's so highly recommended.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Raven Bistro, and it was truly exceptional. From the…read moremoment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a unique charm that set the tone for a memorable evening. A unique cocktail menu was too inviting. I'm huge fan of Negronis so when I saw "Spicy Negroni" it was must try. It was very nice and a great twist to a Negroni, I must admit I'm a purist and will go back to my traditional Negronis in the future. The Mussels were steamed in white wine, cream, shallots, mushrooms and fresh herbs and served warm pita. They were fresh and flavorful, perfectly seasoned and served in a rich broth that begged to be soaked up with pita bread. Entree selected as the Lemon Sesame Schnitzel, it was a pork loin breaded with lemon zest, sesame seeds and ground crispy rice then fried. This was served with potato salad made with new potato chunks mixed with chorizo and green onion aioli, this was atop some arugula (could have left off the arugula). Black sesame seeds were a great ingredient to the breading giving in unique flavor. The schnitzel was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, every bite was a delight! Service was attentive and friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend The Raven for anyone looking for top-notch food and a cozy, welcoming vibe.

I have gone there for breakfast, lunch and dinner! For…read morebreakfast, they have a limited menu, but the quality and the taste of the food is very good! What I didn't like about the breakfast experience is the cup size for coffee! I think the cups are small compared to the similar businesses. For dinner they have a better menu and the food is pretty good! I have tried their special a couple of times and I enjoyed some of their dishes and appetizers! I didn't enjoy their cocktails since they seemed to be a bit homemade quality, and maybe overpriced? My good example is their old fashion which was the smallest I've even seen! The interior design and the atmosphere is great and a great place for date nights! The staff was always nice, friendly and helpful and I liked the customer service! Overall the quality of the food is good and I know I'll definitely go back there!

We stayed in a cabin of the lodge three days. Therefore we had at least two breakfast and two…read moredinner at the restaurant. For breakfast we ordered the alpine start (yogurt with homemade musli, brioche with jam) and the waffle plate. We enjoyed both of them; there were a good starting for our morning (breakfast opens at 7:30am). For dinner we tried the chicken, the meatloaf and the ribs. Everything was very good. I can't complain about the taste of the food. My only "complain" is about the small portion of every dish and how slow was the service during the dinner. The first time we ate here we waited almost 1 hour for our meal (I know there was a big group and other tables, but the service was very slow). Overall the restaurant and the place are amazing because of the view of Athabaskan river and the mountains around and they have s'more pit and other event almost every night.

We ordered the brussel sprouts, mushrooms and risotto to start. All 3 starters were excellent. The…read morerisotto was perfectly creamy. The brussel sprouts were roasted to a perfect crisp. Our short rib was fork tender and luscious. The trout was cooked with a crispy skin and excellent texture. Service was outstanding and eating outside was a pleasure. If you want a great meal, come here.

Really lovely spot, tucked away outside of the main Jasper stretch…read more The place had a really cool, with campfires in the back, and a calming interior. The whole vibe was very homey. We ordered the mushroom toast, the pork belly, and the dan dan noodles. The noodles were far and away the best item, absolutely delicious! The pork belly was quite good as well. The mushroom toast wasn't bad, but we wished the mushrooms were a bit more pureed, the chunks of mushroom were a bit difficult to eat. Overall hugely recommended!

Delicious food, great views of the lake, lovely ambience and good service. The food here is of high…read morequality and we really enjoyed our meal. I had 2 appetizers, the scallops and the Niçoise salad, husband had the cheese plate, smoked bison and duck croquettes. All were great except we didn't care for the croquettes, they were soft and didn't taste as we expected. Overall we enjoyed a lovely meal here.

We visited Aalto on our first night in Jasper. The view of the lake was absolutely stunning! My…read moresteak was delicious. My husband had to send his salmon back because it was partially raw but all was rectified and he still enjoyed his risotto.

We went here for lunch this summer. First of all, it is in a…read moregreat location. They are located upstairs on the main drag of Jasper (they have an elevator on the outside to get you up there if you have mobility issues). The patio is fantastic, and if you have small kids they will probably be excited that they can see the VIA rail trains go in and out. Service was excellent. We had the sweetest server ever, even when my kiddo with special needs decided to swipe the table and break some glass. (We offered to pay for it, she declined so we gave her a big tip). Menu is good - a variety of food and hats off to the Indigenous items they included. Since it was lunch time, we just decided on a main meal and no appetizers (we were hiking after this), but I really would like to come back here for the appies. We decided on the Wild Game Burger -Alberta Elk & Bison patty with caramelized onions, forest mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, pickles with old fashioned mayo-mustard sauce, served with Canadian kennebec home-cut fries while kiddo decided on the kids mac and cheese. Food came out in a timely manner. We really enjoyed how juicy our wild game burger was and I really loved the mushrooms and onions on it. Our daughter gobbled up her meal. I would definitely recommend this. Prices are high, but so is everything else in Jasper. If you want cheaper do a chain restaurant. If you want a great and authentic experience try this out.

The scene: evening, early spring, gray, still cold, mountains in the distance. A quiet town. The…read morestreet lamps come on. A table by the window. The people: a mother and her son, tired from the day's (short) hike in the snow. The atmosphere at the street: hushed voices, some bit of hustle and bustle as strangers rush to fill some void. Hunger. There were more steps from the sidewalk up to the restaurant, a seeming offense to legs tired from pushing against the snow earlier in the day. The local game and seafood, both in varying forms, were the tempters. We got our table, and we sat down. Drinks first - CRFT Blonde Ale was a winner - and a lovely herbed bread and butter started us off. Menu choice this night focused on the game dishes. Some calamari to start too, though our hunger made a short life of that starter at our table. And then we got our mains. Well-prepared, unpretentious, flavorful, and - for us - just the right proportions. My bison medallions - ordered rare - were prepared just perfectly, with (as I told my son) the only instance of spaghetti squash that I think I have ever liked (alongside other well-prepared veggies as well). His mixed game burger didn't stand a chance. He even ate the mushrooms, a sure HT. Our experience here was so wonderful, centered, warm - It helped that our server was equally so, and you can see how much she connects with the customers as one would with guests in a home. We liked our meal so much we came back again the next night for more. And the second night did not lose any luster off the first. Next time we are in the area, we are probably going to go nowhere but here. While our travels took us far, we felt right at home here.

We enjoyed our service here on the patio. DAVE was our server, he was hilarious! full of humour and…read moregreat suggestions! Every drink and appetizer / dessert was made to perfection. Will be back in the future & would suggest to anyone looking for good service, good atmosphere, great drinks & food. Thank you for making our Sunday so enjoyable!

Maligne Distilling Pub at 604 Connaught Drive, Jasper…read more At the start of my two-day stay in Jasper, after checking into the Crimson Jasper Hotel, I headed down the main thoroughfare looking for a late lunch. Five minutes away I found just the thing: the Maligne Distilling pub at 604 Connaught Drive; it was outstanding. Maligne Distillers (pronounced as mah-leen) are, according to its website, "independent malt whisky-makers - both a distiller and blender in the sole service of creating exciting, innovative, world-class whisky. As a small-batch distiller we produce essential whiskies that are the vital essence of our expressions. Maturing for a minimum of 5 years, these highly-flavoured whiskies are the character actors on our whisky stage. We then blend those with an ensemble cast of blending whiskies - some we distill, and others from renowned Canadian distilleries." Upon my arrival, the first and main floor of the pub was gearing up for an afternoon FIFA World Cup match on the big screens. Hoping to avoid that level of excitement, Ellie at the host stand suggested the second-floor balcony, with its view of the rail station up close and the mountains in the background. The small flower-filled balcony catches the mid-afternoon sun perfectly in July, making this a memorable meal to be sure, based on location and scenic views alone. Wheelchair accessible; kids are welcome until 10 pm daily. The menu, too, was memorable for its diversity and the local scope of entrees and sides. There's pub food, to be sure, with snacks that include smoked chicken wings (brined, smoked, then tossed in citrus whisky or Thai chili glaze, served with fresh vegetables and ranch, $20CAD), pan fried perogies (potato, cheddar, onion, brown butter, bacon, sour cream, $16CAD), popcorn (dill pickle, cheddar, dill, $8CAD), and smoked pork belly bites (maple mustard glaze, green onion, $14CAD). The dinner menu was similarly impressive, with regional and local dishes that include elk Milanese (breaded elk cutlet sautéed with mushrooms, whisky, butter, Saskatoon berries, served with buttered mash potato and arugula, toasted almond salad, $46CAD), Alberta ribeye (14 oz, herb-smashed potato, grilled broccolini, maître d'butter, $65CAD), vegan beetroot Wellington (herb smashed potato, seasonal vegetables, red wine reduction, $30CAD), and bolognese alla tagliatelle (Alberta bison and beef, roasted garlic tomato ragu, parmesan, fine herbs, served with garlic toast, $32CAD). Looking for a light lunch and the chance to sample Canada's whiskies, I ordered a draft of the local The Bear beer ($9.75) and a four-shot (.75 oz. each) flight called Coast to Coast Whiskies. The flight ($44CAD) offered four small-batch crafted Canadian whiskies: Shelter Point Ripple Rock (BC, 46% alc./vol.), Ninety 20-year Highwood (Alberta 45% alc./vol.), Lot 40 Dark Oak, (Ontario 48% alc./vol.), and Glen Breton Ice 10 yr. (Nova Scotia 43% alc./vol.). Smooth as silk, and Ellie showed me how the use of distilled water and an eyedropper permit you to customize the experience. For my meal I chose the smoked chicken club (pulled smoked chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, peppercorn aioli, toasted sourdough $24CAD). Fresh and filling, this was an excellent choice. Seating was spacious and scenic, the balcony was quiet (contrasting the enthusiastic crowd watching the FIFA match down on the first floor), and the restroom was clean. Great food, excellent whisky, and local craft beer. This, plus the view, plus the pub environment, offer much to recommend - a thoroughly great meal in the heart of Jasper.

I came on a Friday afternoon and it was packed busy and was seated at the bar section. It's a very…read morespacious upscale restaurant and I liked how you can see all the way into the back into their kitchen. I had a 6oz sirloin, with mushrooms and steak prawns added, mash potatoes, and broccolini. This was excellent and I felt happy with what I ordered. The bar area had wide screen television so it was great to also see the World Cup being played while eating.

We thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. They fly fresh seafood in 2 to 3 times per week. The clam…read morechowder is to die for, we did the large. Our server Laura was awesome, gave us good tips during our dinner!!

The food was outstanding!…read more Everything I ordered was top notch and the service was very friendly.

Stopped in here for brunch and were incredibly satisfied with our service and meals. The staff were…read morefriendly and attentive. We walked right in and didn't have a wait. Our lattes tasted great and mine had the cutest bear latte art. We got the short rib poutine, which I couldn't stop talking about through the rest of the day. And to top off our great experience, the staff was so helpful and accommodating when I realized several days later that I had left my purse at the restaurant. They offered to mail it back to me in the US and did so the same day I realized I had called about leaving it. Great people all around!