The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Name: The Bison Restaurant & Patio
Address: Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1E4
Telephone: (403) 762-5550
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (3051)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

Named in Trip Advisor's top 10 Canadian fine dining restaurants and OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, we proudly feature regional, seasonal, Canadian cuisine. Watch the show as a line of talented chefs prepare your meal in our open concept copper kitchen. Specializing in forno creations, fresh plant based dishes and of course Alberta bison. Enjoy your meal from our mountain view dining room, or escape to our rooftop terrace. Sip away on a signature cocktail, local craft beer or choose from our carefully selected wine list. Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-100 guests.

Mountain-view dining room / Open-air terrace cocktail receptions / Total venue experience
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Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 762-5550
Website
http://www.thebison.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests. Mountain views / Total venue experiences. Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups

Location
Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4
Neighborhood
Banff
Cross street
Caribou
Parking details
We are located across the street from the open air parking lot on Bear St. You can also find street parking on Bear Street as well as a secondary parkade located beside the Nester's Grocery Store, one block South of Caribou Street. <br /><br />
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

🌄 ROOFTOP TERRACE RESERVATION
May 16, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Reserve your table on The Bison Restaurant’s secluded rooftop terrace. Enjoy sundrenched cocktails, full a la carte food and beverage menus, and panoramic mountain views. *Please note: reservation will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather

Offers

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The Bison pairs fresh seasonal cuisine with live music every Thursday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Featuring a rotating variety of the Bow Valley's most talented acoustic artists.

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What 3,051 people are saying

The Bison Restaurant & Patio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Canadian
Banff / Canmore
Best Food
Banff / Canmore
Good for business meals
Banff / Canmore
Innovative
Banff / Canmore
Hot spot
Banff / Canmore
Lively
Banff / Canmore
Canadian
Banff / Canmore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bison Restaurant & Patio in Banff is a standout dining experience known for its "fantastic service" and "exceptional food." Guests rave about the "bison tomahawk" and creative cocktails. The "cozy yet upscale" atmosphere, with live music and stunning views, makes it perfect for special occasions or a treat.

3,051 Reviews

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Teressa
California Central Coast5 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great and food was good but it took a very long time to get our food. Also a little pricey.
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Charlene VIP
Las Vegas15 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s been about a year since our last visit to Bison and we really feel that the menu has become more delicious! We enjoyed sharing many appetizers and loved every one!
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Tameka
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible. All 4 dishes were delicious.
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Carl
Bath/Somerset4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely meal on our first night in Banff. Gabriel our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. Happy to recommend to all.
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Allison
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal here. They had live soft guitar & singing by local performer. Staff was superb.
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Kerrie VIP
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous dinner at the Bison. Our group of 6 shared some appetizers, shared some main dishes and passed around one dessert. We had multiple excellent cocktails and a bottle of wine. Everything was tasty, well-cooked and beautiful. Our server let us take our time and really made it a special evening for us. If we lived closer or visited often, this would be a regular spot for us. You won't be disappointed!!
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Samson
Utah1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Increase food. Every single dish was amazing. We can’t wait to go back
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Alyssa VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious! We sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and very helpful in deciding what to eat. He even gave us tips for hikes in the area. We will be back!
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Mike
Cincinnati / Dayton22 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Bison dishes are unique and well prepared. Remainder of menu is good, but overall menu is overpriced.
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Marwa
Toronto / Ontario6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Such a wonderful restaurant! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. I always look forward to going to The Bison on my Banff visits.
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FAQs

The Bison Restaurant & Patio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 762-5550.

The Bison Restaurant & Patio is rated 4.8 stars by 3051 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4

Additional information

Cross street
Caribou
Neighborhood
Banff
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located across the street from the open air parking lot on Bear St. You can also find street parking on Bear Street as well as a secondary parkade located beside the Nester's Grocery Store, one block South of Caribou Street. <br /><br />
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebison.ca/
Phone number
(403) 762-5550
Private party facilities
The Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests. Mountain views / Total venue experiences. Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

🌄 ROOFTOP TERRACE RESERVATION

Offers

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Popular dishes

Bison Tartare

Bison Short Rib

Alberta Bison Tomahawk

Menu

What 3,051 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Bison Restaurant & Patio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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