1888 Chop House - Fairmont Banff Springs
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Canadian, Steak, Seafood
- Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(403) 762-6860
- Payment options
AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Executive chef
Robert Ash
- Private party facilities
When looking for the most stunning location for a private affair, look no further than the Private Room in the 1888 Chop House at The Fairmont Banff Springs. In this luxurious setting, let our skilled culinary team create enticing menus that complement our extensive wine list, as our attentive servers take care of you.
- Private party contact
Jeffrey Carpenter: (888) 653-3819
- Neighborhood
Banff
- Cross street
405 Spray Ave Banff Alberta
- 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: $29 CAD/night, with unlimited access or $11 CAD/hrValet service: $45 CAD/night, with unlimited access
- Public transit
There is a bus service run by the town which runs approximately every 40 minutes into Banff. <br />Fare is $2.00 per person. <br />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.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizers
Chinook SalmonCA$26.00
Fava Beans, Radish, Rhubarb, Garden Herbs
Beet SaladCA$22.00
Five Way Beets, House Ricotta, Nasturium Leaves
Bread & ButterCA$17.00
Brioche Rolls, Cultured Butter, Foie Gras Mousse, Local Fruit
Beef TartareCA$28.00
Beef Tallow Aioli, Cured Egg Yolk, Chives Pickled Mustard Seeds, Radish, Brioche
Scallop & Pork BellyCA$32.00
English Peas, BC Peaches, Smoked Lonza
1888 SaladCA$20.00
Baby Romaine, Smoked Blue Cheese, Pickled Shallot, Buttermilk Dressing, Crispy Guanciale, Confit Heirloom Tomato, Quail Egg
Acadian Caviar Tasting
Acadian Caviar Tasting
Buttermilk Blinis, Free Range Hard Boiled Eggs, Chives, Crème Fraîche
- 10gCA$80.00
- 50gCA$350.00
Entrées
Bison TenderloinCA$78.00
Hasselback Potato, Baby Turnip, Saskatoon Berry Jus, Chimichurri
Corn Smoked WatermelonCA$46.00
Creamed Alberta Corn Grits, Patty Pan Corn Succotash
Brome Lake Duck BreastCA$58.00
Salsify, Hulled Barley, Forty Creek Whisky Sour, Cherry Jus
Sable FishCA$64.00
Fennel, Kohlrabi, Radish, Miso, Smoked Broth
Red Fife Carrot CavatelliCA$48.00
Carrot Top Pistou, Sicilian Pistachio
Prime Cuts
Choice of Complimentary Feature Butter or Jus
50oz Black Angus TomahawkCA$165.00
An 1888 Chophouse classic, cooked sous vide, finished on our grill and sliced table side. Includes two sauces
A5 Gunma Joshu Japanese Wagyu
Served with baby pepper relish and 1888 steak sauce. Tenderloin or Striploin
- Minium 4ozCA$50.00
Alberta Beef
8oz Filet MignonCA$70.00
14oz New York StriploinCA$75.00
18oz RibeyeCA$118.00
Brant Lake Farm, High River, Alberta
7oz Gold Standard Wagyu Filet MignonCA$97.00
12oz Gold Standard Wagyu New York StriploinCA$105.00
Sauces
Forty Creek Peppercorn Cream SauceCA$6.00
Chives BéarnaiseCA$6.00
Peppercorn JusCA$6.00
1888 SteakhouseCA$6.00
Enhancements
Québec Blue CheeseCA$9.00
Forty Creek Bourbon Caramelized Local OnionsCA$7.00
Canadian Buttered Lobster TailCA$27.00
Seared ScallopCA$12.00
Seared Quebec Foie GrasCA$25.00
Signature Sides
Variations of CarrotCA$15.00
carrots prepared 5 ways, dukkah
Elbow Mac & CheeseCA$16.00
Aged Gouda & Cheddar, Brioche Crumbs
Charred CabbageCA$14.00
Buttermilk, Chive & Shallot Vinaigrette
Pan Roasted Red Fox Funhi MushroomsCA$15.00
Herb Butter, Red Tractor Farm Garlic
Confit Baby PotatoesCA$13.00
Guanciale, Fresh Chives, Aged Cheddar, Soubise
Desserts
Cinco Gusto do ChocolateCA$17.00
Assorted Chocolate Textures, Fudge Sauce
Yuzu Crème Vanilla SableCA$15.00
Yuzu Pearls, Lemon Curd, Micro Greens
Strawberry Crunch ChouxCA$15.00
Thyme, Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate
Caramelized White Chocolate TerrineCA$16.00
Salted Grand Marnier Dark Chocolate, Pistachio Streusel, Grapefruit Pearls
Non Alcoholic
Cranberry LemonadeCA$9.00
Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Fever Tree Soda Water, Cranberry Bitters
Sparkling Apple CiderCA$10.00
Apple Juice, Apple Spice Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Fever Tree Soda Water, Cinnamon
Seasonal Shrub & BubblesCA$12.00
Local Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Fever Tree Soda Water
House Made Ginger BeerCA$8.00
Ginger, Fever Tree Soda Water, Lemon
Cocktails
Prohibition Old FashionedCA$23.00
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel
Sweet & Spicy Old FashionedCA$27.00
Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, Simple Syrup, Firewater Bitters, Orange Peel
Tequila Old FashionedCA$19.00
Arette Blanco Tequila, Honey Syrup, Lime & Plum Bitters, Lime Zest
Wild Life VesperCA$19.00
Wild Life Vodka & Gin, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Twist
Negroni with a TwistCA$26.00
Wild Life Gin, Amaro, Campari, Orange Zest
Honey MuleCA$18.00
Finlandia Vodka, Ginger Purée, Honey Ginger Syrup, Lime Juice, Fever Tree Soda Water
Spicy Blackberry MargaritaCA$24.00
Casamigos Blanco, Chambord, Lime Juice, Fresh Blackberries, Firewater Bitters, Pink Peppercorn Rim
Espresso MartiniCA$18.00
Finlandia Vodka, Kahlúa, Baileys, Freshly Brewed Espresso, Coffee Beans
Sparkling MartiniCA$26.00
Bruichladdich The Botanist Gin, Veuve Clicquot Rosé, Lemon Twist, St. Germain Elderflower
Beer
Local: The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company
Rutting Elk Red
- 355mlCA$7.00
Grumpy Bear Honey Wheat
- 355mlCA$7.00
Powder Hound Blond Ale
- 355mlCA$7.00
Beavertail Raspberry Ale
- 355mlCA$7.00
Calgary: Big Rock
Session IPA Pale Ale
- 341mlCA$8.00
Premium
Kronenbourg 1664, France
- 341mlCA$8.00
Kronenbourg Blanc, France
- 341mlCA$8.00
Corona, Mexico
- 341mlCA$8.00
Alexander Keith, Canada
- 341mlCA$8.00
Stella Artois, Belgium
- 341mlCA$8.00
Mill St. Organic, Canada
- 341mlCA$8.00
Guinness, Ireland
- 440mlCA$8.00
Light & Non-Alcoholic
Village Brewery Pale Ale or Stout
- 471mlCA$8.00
Wine
Champagne/Sparkling
N/V Trius BrutCA$19.00
N/V Moët & Chandon Brut ImpérialCA$31.00
N/V Piper-Heidsieck Sauvage RoséCA$35.00
2009 Dom Pérignon BrutCA$90.00
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Mt Riley, New ZealandCA$13.00
Riesling, Nik. Weis Selection "Urban", GermanyCA$15.00
Pinot Gris, Blasted Church, CanadaCA$18.00
Chardonnay, McWatters Collection, CanadaCA$22.00
Rosé Wine
Belgvardo Mazzei Rosé, ItalyCA$14.00
Red Wine
Shiraz, Thomas Goss, AustraliaCA$17.00
Tempranillo Blend, The Bull , USACA$20.00
Merlot, Duckhorn Decoy, USACA$22.00
Pinot Noir, Philippe Bouzereau, FranceCA$20.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Beaulieu Vineyards, USACA$24.00
Premium Coravin Red Wine
2014 Château Haut Cardinal, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, FranceCA$37.00
2017 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USACA$45.00
2016 Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, FranceCA$49.00
What 844 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Canadian
Banff / Canmore
Best Overall
Banff / Canmore
Best Food
Banff / Canmore
Best Service
Banff / Canmore
Notable Wine List
Banff / Canmore
Special Occasion
Banff / Canmore
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
FAQs
1888 Chop House - Fairmont Banff Springs is rated 4.7 stars by 844 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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405 Spray Avenue Banff, AB T1L 1J4
Additional information
- Cross street
405 Spray Ave Banff Alberta
- Neighborhood
Banff
- Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Canadian, Steak, Seafood
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- 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: $29 CAD/night, with unlimited access or $11 CAD/hrValet service: $45 CAD/night, with unlimited access
- 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.
- Payment options
AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Robert Ash
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(403) 762-6860
- Private party facilities
When looking for the most stunning location for a private affair, look no further than the Private Room in the 1888 Chop House at The Fairmont Banff Springs. In this luxurious setting, let our skilled culinary team create enticing menus that complement our extensive wine list, as our attentive servers take care of you.
- Private party contact
Jeffrey Carpenter: (888) 653-3819