Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Waldhaus Restaurant, Banff, AB

Waldhaus Restaurant

4.6 (1133)
CAN$51 and over
German
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L1J4

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Overlooking the confluence of Spray and Bow Rivers, The Waldhaus. our "House in the Forest" is a retreat for those seeking solace from Banff's bustle. What began as the Clubhouse for the renowned Stanley Thompson Golf Course has transformed into a sanctuary of Mountain gastronomy. In the dining room above, rich timber and a majestic hearth narrate the epic tales of bygone explorations. Meanwhile, the Bierhalle below is where history and merriment collide, offering a spirited space for companionship, games, and the shared joy of storied adventures.

Please note:
- The Waldhaus is designated as a historical building and such has stairs to access all areas.
- The Bierhalle and Billardhalle only take limited reservations, otherwise operating on a first-come, first-served basis
- Regrettably the Waldhaus does not take reservations for its patio due to the unpredictability of mountain weather however, we will do our best to accommodate patio requests on a per case basis.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    German, Swiss, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Atticus Garant
  • 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 dining
  • Private party contact
    Food & Beverage Sales: (403) 762-6860
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Cross street
    1 - River Avenue | Parking located just past Bow Falls Parking Lot
  • Parking details
    The hotel's parking is located beside the Convention Center. It is a three-level roofed parkade with 415 parking spaces. Self-Parking Per hour = $15 per hour Self-parking per day = $50 Valet = $49 per day
  • Public transit
    Roam Transit provided by the town of Banff runs approximately every 40 minutes to and from Town to the Fairmont Banff Springs. Enter through the Hotel's main doors proceeding down the hall past the Fairmont Spa and out the doors to your right. Continue down the pathway to the stairs on your left which will take you down to the Waldhaus.Bus Fare is $2.00 per person.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Private dining

What 1,133 people are saying

Waldhaus Restaurant 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Banff / Canmore

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waldhaus Restaurant offers a charming German dining experience with "excellent food and very friendly and caring staff." The fondue is a standout, with gluten-free options available. Guests love the "wonderful atmosphere by a fire" and "spectacular mountain views." While some find the menu limited, the ambiance and service create a memorable visit.

1,133 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    Calgary19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ***** 5 Star Experience- Excellent food and service! Valet service from the hotel right to the front door was next level if you don’t want to walk. All around great experience and will come back again!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Kate

    Edmonton2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We found the quality of the food for the price was poor. We ordered the Pulled Pork, the Schnitzel Jaeger & 2 Kids Pretzels. The Pretzels & Pulled Pork came out before the Schnitzel. The Pulled Pork was fairly dry and lukewarm & when the Schnitzel came out a bit after it was piping hot. Mediocre & quite disappointing. Kids Pretzels were great for the value.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Theo

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful celebration meal. The food and service were excellent. We had the fondue and maybe ordered too many side dishes. The restaurant is not easily accessible but the staff at the hotel arranged for transport. Everyone was very helpful. Though it’s more than we would normally pay for a good meal , the value was well worth it. They carry the German cuisine and ambiance off very well. We were both stationed in Germany years ago and we really enjoyed this experience. Well done!!

    Is this helpful?

  4. MICHAEL

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful restaurant with excellent food and very friendly and caring staff

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jennifer

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely evening at the Waldhaus at the Banff Springs Hotel. Wonderful atmosphere by a fire, spectacular mountain views. The Cheese Fondue is highly recommended.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jesse

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken dish seemed to be quite expensive for the 1 chicken breast provided. Minimal veggies / sides provided for the 45$ price. Girl had the schnitzel which was delicious and a good amount for the price charged. This is our third visit to the waldhaus and we love coming here
    Waldhaus RestaurantResponded on May 1, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, We’re grateful for your review and for taking the time to let us know about your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us and to our community.

    Is this helpful?

  7. shuya VIP

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was unremarkable. There was only one type of cheese fondue, which was disappointing. No EISBEIN, and the menu was limited. The presentation and service were very good.
    Waldhaus RestaurantResponded on May 1, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are truly grateful that you took the time to share your positive experience.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Jay VIP

    Calgary10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Over the past 2 years the once epic menu at this restaurant has been paired back to a placemat type menu. Serving staff go through the motions but show little to now actual engagement with customers. Would recommend you seek an alternative dining experience if at the Banff Springs unless you want a so-so dining experience with dialed up prices.
    Waldhaus RestaurantResponded on May 1, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re sorry to hear that we didn’t meet your expectations. Please consider reaching out to us directly so we can address your concerns.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Elena

    Calgary5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it was a pleasant experience, food was good, service was excellent. We were in The Waldhaus for lunch, in pub area, it was noisy but bearable. This place is not good for people with mobility issues. There is no parking right by the restaurant. You have to walk up the slope, and then up the stairs. 36 stairs up. Or if you get to the place from another side, you will have to go to the pub 10 stairs down. For disabled people this may be an issue. We were allowed to drive right to the entrance of the restaurant (in other circumstances this road is not for public, but for service cars); to our surprise the restaurant was closed till 6 pm, so we were offered to go to the pub area for our lunch. So my 87 yo old mom had to walk down 10 steps down (not complaining, just want others to know what to expect). Then I had to drive my car back to the parking lot, and luckily I found a spot to park and it was free of charge. Then I had to walk back to the pub. In the pub area there is an open space terrace, lovely place with a nice view, and it was full by the time we were ready to return home. There were also tables inside the building available. Seems like everybody was enjoying their time and food. And the view from the windows was awesome. Service was no complaints at all. Food was ok, we've lived in Germany for decades in the past, so we can compare, no complaints. Black forest cake was very nice. Although my mom has mobility issues, we were able to handle 10 stairs, and overall she was happy, which is the most important thing for me. Prices: you can check their menu online, they have prices there.
    Waldhaus RestaurantResponded on May 1, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, We’re grateful for your review and for taking the time to let us know about your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us and to our community.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Deborah VIP

    Jackson Hole10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately our meal was just fair. Staff was friendly. Maybe it was an off day.
    Waldhaus RestaurantResponded on April 24, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, We regret that your experience didn’t meet our usual standards. We will reflect on your feedback to improve moving forward.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Waldhaus Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1133 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Waldhaus Restaurant

405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L1J4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1 - River Avenue | Parking located just past Bow Falls Parking Lot
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    German, Swiss, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The hotel's parking is located beside the Convention Center. It is a three-level roofed parkade with 415 parking spaces. Self-Parking Per hour = $15 per hour Self-parking per day = $50 Valet = $49 per day
  • Public transit
    Roam Transit provided by the town of Banff runs approximately every 40 minutes to and from Town to the Fairmont Banff Springs. Enter through the Hotel's main doors proceeding down the hall past the Fairmont Spa and out the doors to your right. Continue down the pathway to the stairs on your left which will take you down to the Waldhaus.Bus Fare is $2.00 per person.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Atticus Garant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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 dining
  • Private party contact
    Food & Beverage Sales: (403) 762-6860
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo