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Bison Carpaccio at The Bison Restaurant & Terrace - The Bison Restaurant & Patio, Banff, AB

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.8 (3062)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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
.
Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
.

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
    🌄 ROOFTOP TERRACE RESERVATION Photo

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.

    🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶 Photo

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What 3,062 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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 offers an outstanding dining experience with "incredible" bison dishes, attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere. Highlights include the "bison tomahawk," "best ice wine," and "exceptional" service. Guests love the menu's creativity and "locally sourced" ingredients, making it a "must-visit" spot.
3,063 Reviews

  1. Maria Fernanda

    Cancun / Riviera Maya1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy rico todo!!!! El servicio muy bueno!!! Lo recomiendo mucho!!!!!

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  2. milan

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I now have a new love for tomahawks. Get it! Get it! Get it!

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  3. Herbert

    Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Geschmackvoll und herausragend war dieses Essen mit zuvorkommender Bedienung

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  4. Elle

    Virginia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious dinner - love how much emphasis they put on local ingredients and sourcing only the best. Had a great view while we dined indoors and were very impressed with the food - we live in NYC and feel spoiled with the best but this was truly amazing. The cauliflower is a must order and I’ll be dreaming about it until we return to Banff again. Our server was so kind, attentive, and personal.

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  5. Barry

    Tampa / Central Florida West15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good choice for a special meal with unusual tastes available both in food a beverages.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore / Maryland17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Possibly the best in Banff. Hard to find something to be critical off.

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  7. Gina

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting from the states and heard this restaurant was good from a local. They were right! It was delicious! I highly recommend the food and service! Mattin was our server! He was attentive and helpful! We also liked his knowledge of the menu. He helped us with some hiking trails too!

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  8. George

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar upstairs and were taken care of very well by Chris and Steve. We had cocktails and the Cauliflower appetizer followed by the short rib and lamb. The Cauliflower app was the best but followed very closely by the two entrees. We had a great time overall and recommend to anyone visiting.

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  9. Christopher

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we took the Bison Tomahawk. It was incredible. Enough to feed 2-3 pax.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Brittany

    Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bison had a unique and delicious menu with a knowledgeable and friendly wait staff.

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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 3062 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Calgary / Southern Alberta
  4. Banff / Canmore
  5. Banff

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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
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