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Waldhaus Restaurant - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Waldhaus Restaurant - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Waldhaus Restaurant - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/dining/
  • Email: bsh.diningreservations@fairmont.com
  • Phone: (403) 762-6860
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: German, Swiss, Gastro Pub
  • Executive Chef: j.W. Foster
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, View, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Whether a small celebration with family and friends or a larger occasion, the Waldhaus Restaurant is the perfect spot away from it all. Let us help you create the perfect event for you and your guests to enjoy.
  • Private Party Contact: Jessica Pearce (877) 625-0169

Getting there

  • Public Transit: There is a bus service run by the town which runs approximately every 40 minutes into Banff.
    Fare is $2.00 per person.
    The bus operates daily from 6:35 a.m. until 11:15 p.m. See the concierge desk for a town bus schedules which are subject to change without notice.
  • Parking: Hotel Parking
  • Parking Details: The Waldhaus is located just a quick walk down the hill from the Fairmont Banff Springs. For direct access you can park at the Bow Falls parking lot and walk up the driveway or stairs. A complementary shuttle is also available from the main bus entrance at the hotel.

    The hotel's parking is located beside the Convention Center.

    Self-parking: $25 CAD/night, with unlimited access
    Valet service: $35 CAD/night, with unlimited access
    Electric Vehicles - complimentary
A word from Waldhaus Restaurant - Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Located away from Banff"s busy streets, where the Spray River meets the 15th hole, you will find the Waldhaus Restaurant, our “House in the Forest”. Feast on a rich assortment of authentic Swiss and German dishes in an atmosphere reminiscent of an old hunting cottage with dark, rich wood… paneling, a large fireplace and a beautiful wine cabinet housing an excellent wine selection.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "Fantastic location. Lots going on outside with ice skating groups, people around the fire pit. Love this place. Server was great."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "Had a great meal here with my boyfriend. The atmosphere was very welcoming and had a window seat. Was able to enjoy a beautiful view of the mountains while enjoying a delicious meal of duck. My boyfriend had the wiener schnitzel which he enjoyed very much. The waiter was very nice and professional and was knowledgeable in regards to the menu and restaurant.Staff were very pleasant and the drinks were fairly delicious as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Romantic. Excellent location. Fairy tale-like. ($$$)"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My boyfriend and I were impressed with everything. The food was amazing and the service was great! Thanks for making our night so special. We definitely will be comming back !"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Delicious french onion soup, breads and loved the variety of veggies with our rouladen and weiner snitzel. All prepared tastily and great presentation. Nice atmosphere, away from the crowds. Great service!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Was here on Sat night. We had the fondue experience with wine pairings. It was pretty pricey but for a special occasion it was amazing. Well worth it but not every week."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "We dined at the Waldhaus just before Christmas, while staying at the the BSH. The food was very well executed and comforting as you'd expect from traditional German fare. Our table overlooked the skating rink and we could watch families enjoy themselves on skates and then retreat to the pub downstairs to warm up (etc.) . It was a memorable meal and we will return given the opportunity. (Also greatly appreciated the shuttle back up the hill to the hotel)"
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "What a fantastic restaraunt !!! Would have never known that it existed- it's amazing ! Beautiful big fire place. Amazing onion cheese fondue ! Just a amazing find. Would highly recommend it. Look forward to going again! Pints, steins and boots of beer ! Delicious."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Great setting as the resturant is in the old Banff Springs golf club house. How ever the food was just ok and not truely German, more German inspired. The portions were very generous but did not live up to the price point."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "The Waldhaus is one of the best restaurants that we have had the pleasure of enjoying. The atmosphere is lovely, service is outstanding and friendly and the food is out of this world."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "It was an beautiful German restaurant in a wood setting. A must to see! Loved it!"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "My sister and I visited the Waldhaus for an early Christmas dinner. We shared a delicious Swiss cheese fondue as appetiser. For mains, she ordered the beef Rouladen and I had the Waygu beef short ribs. Both of our dinners were fantastic. The only thing better than dinner was the outstanding service from our server, Julie. She was very knowledgeable and most pleasant. You definitely get what you pay for! The Walhaus should be not be missed on your next visit to Banff."
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "Anytime you can sit by a roaring fire and look at the majesty of snow covered mountains, while enjoying superior food is beautiful."
    Dined on 12/5/2013
  • "My newly wedded wife and I dined here on our honeymoon stay at the banff springs and we were so thrilled by the atmoshere, service, and of course the food. Fine Dining to say the least."
    Dined on 8/25/2013
  • "10 out of 10 for this amazing spot!! Couldn't have enjoyed it more, the food was terrific, the waitress was polite, attentive (but not overbearing), the wine was spectacular and the shuttle service was very convenient. Would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for an intimate dining experience!"
    Dined on 9/29/2013
  • "Took my wife here for her birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. Great classic German dishes and beer. Recommend the pork chop and the roulade. They even brought her strawberries and melted tobblerone (sp?) for dessert!"
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "The food was outstanding, albeit a not so traditional spin on European fare. The prices were fair considering the high quality of the meal and the ambience. I would have expected a more inclusive beer menu with more unique German and European options, there was a decent selection, just not a lot to choose from. In the end I did find a nice hefeweizen that satisfied my palate. The cheese and bread fondue was amazing and was Europe at its best, not to mention filling. This fondue shared between 2 plus and entrée each was enough to leave any room for dessert or coffee. I would highly recommend this, especially as it is not on Banff Ave. and therefore a much more serene environment for a relaxing and classy meal."
    Dined on 10/11/2013
  • "Booked this restaurant a month in advance. We were seated in the middle of the room next to a large table of loud adults and six kids running around. The adults drowned out all our conversations during our meal. When we politely asked if we could be moved the answer was no. The waiter was good but left our food plates sitting in front of us for 10 minutes after we were all clearly finished. We decided to decline dessert and go else where. Too bad- very disappointed."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "Much better restaurants in Banff to go to. The food was just average."
    Dined on 10/14/2013
  • "Great food, excellent service. Thanks again for another great experience, Fairmont Banff Springs!"
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "This is an Alpine (German, Austrian, Swiss) restaurant -- they have imported German beer and a good selection of appetizer and main dishes. I enjoyed the venison medallions and my hubby had pork chop -- very delicious. The escargot appetizer was nice as described and as expected. We were so full, could not try the dessert. They have various choices of Fondue."
    Dined on 10/11/2013
  • "Have the fondue starter its fun and very tasty. Service was very good. Schnitzel was not the best have had but good - Red Cabbage best I've had."
    Dined on 9/23/2013
  • "Excellent service with a nice view if you are seated in the dinning room off to the side with a view of the river. Highly recommend the cheese and charcuterie plate for 2. The only downside was having to wait to a shuttle ( runs twice every hour) or walking in the rain to get back to the main building of the hotel."
    Dined on 9/7/2013
  • "We selected the Fondue Experience and it was delicious."
    Dined on 9/14/2013
  • "Sehr zu empfehlen als Dinner location, intim und romantisch, angenehmer Kontrast zum Hotel nebenan. Schon der Spaziergang zum Restaurant macht Spaß. Das Essen war einwandfrei und der Service sehr gut."
    Dined on 8/31/2013
  • "Very neat old building with a definite German hunting lodge feel. The food was very good, though also very expensive. The wait staff was great."
    Dined on 9/6/2013
  • "Restaurant is nice. Service was very good. Prices par with other restaurants of this caliber. Had the fondue experience. Appetizer and dessert was very good although appetizer had too much bread i.e. it could have been smaller as by the end of the meal it is too much food. Main course, steak fondue was boring and tasteless. Broth had no taste and took forever to get hot enough to cook the meat. The meat was very tender, but had not been marinated. You only had the 5 sauces to dip in after you cooked plain meat in plain broth. Very disappointed in the main course. Visa/debit portable machine was not working properly and I spent a lot of time back up and down stairs while they tried to get it too work."
    Dined on 9/7/2013
  • "Very elegant place! We were looking for German food and were not disappointed ."
    Dined on 9/1/2013
  • "This was the best service I have ever had. Have not stopped talking about the Wauldhaus."
    Dined on 9/1/2013
  • "We had a wonderful meal at the Waldhaus during our recent stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The Waldhaus is located in such a beautiful Bavarian cottage tucked in the woods, on a crest above the Spray River... It really does feel like you've found Hansel and Gretel's cottage when you arrive! It's a short (paved) walk through the woods from the main hotel and they do offer a shuttle service to any guest who doesnt want to make the 5-8 minute walk... The food is Swiss/German- we shared a fabulous cheese fondue appetizer for 2, I had delicious salmon with rosti potatoes, asparagus salad, and lemon beurre blanc and my husband gushed over the weiner schnitzle. Kids menu cherry sorbet was one of the best things we've eaten all summer!"
    Dined on 7/27/2013
  • "This restaurant is a short walk or shuttle ride from the hotel but worth the effort. We were seated in the smaller room with a view over the old golf course or the Banff river. This room is quieter that the large room next door. The food and service was excellent and we enjoyed the meal very much."
    Dined on 6/16/2013
  • "As requested were given a quiet corner table as we were celebrating our anniversary. Staff were attentive and helpful. Food was delicious. Overall GREAT experience!"
    Dined on 6/8/2013
  • "This restaurant is hidden away a midst beautiful scenery. We had to hike for a few minutes to see the restaurant which is in the forrest. Quaint, lovely ambiance, wonderful service. We were there to celebrate our 15 yr anniversary. Gorgeous Bow River Falls view. A definite plus in our memories. We will definitly be back"
    Dined on 6/6/2013
  • "The restaurant had really good food and the view was amazing coun't ask for better place to spend the my birthday!!"
    Dined on 5/8/2013
  • "My husband and I celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary at the Waldhaus on May 4th. As we left the restaurant we both agreed it was the best meal we had eaten out in a long time. We started with the Goulash Soup and beet salad. Our entrees consisted of the Jager Schnitzel and the trout. The flavors of the food were amazing - so well prepared! The wine list was wonderful and the service impeccable. I would recommend this restaurant for any occasion as it was casual yet formal if that makes sense. We can't wait to return to Banff and the Waldhaus."
    Dined on 5/4/2013
  • "We chose to celebrate my husband's 44th birthday with friends at the Waldhaus. It is a wonderful restaurant with Bavarian food and flare. Our servers, Mark and Angela, were absolutely fantastic. They were attentive, helpful, and had oustanding senses of humour. Everyone had different dishes and we all loved them. Of particular note were the Baked Onion Soup (cheesey, rich broth...just plain ol' delicious), the meat and cheese board (fresh, with a great variety), and the fondue (the Farmers, the Bison, and the Toblerone - amazingly well done). We even went to the pub the night before and had their delicious wings and pretzels. Our server in the pub, Steve, was so much fun! Great experience in both places!"
    Dined on 4/12/2013
  • "Thanks for the great service, we had a blast. Mark is an excellent server, thanks again!"
    Dined on 4/2/2013
  • "Another great night at the Waldhaus - they never disappoint! Had the Bison short ribs with horseradish mashed potatoes... I have found my new favourite dish. Loved it! Staff - Mike, our waiter was great..... Bartender downstairs makes a killer spicy Caesar. Thanks for a fun night!"
    Dined on 3/28/2013
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