Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Banff / Canmore

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Banff / Canmore? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

360 Dome Experience Fairmont Banff Springs

5.0

5 (167)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

With 360° views of Banff National Park and Canada’s Castle in the Rockies, our 360° Dome is now home to some incredible dining experiences.

Top review

Michael

Dined 7 days ago

It was a fun experience in an exclusive dedicated space of your dining experience. The ambiance and decor felt luxurious. The heater and air filter were a nice touch inside the dome. My dedicated waitress, Alisa was excellent and knowledgeable. She was pleasant and kind. The dome felt incredibly spacious with a table that can seat 10 people.

Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1336)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Our AAA Five Diamond award winning restaurant is an exquisite dining experience, offering French cuisine with regional accents. Combined with Eden's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and ALTO Award winning service, this restaurant provides each guest with the finest in dining, service and scenic views in Banff. Sommeliers are on staff to offer the best wine pairing to complement the experience. Please check reservation for availability.

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Audreyvip

Dined 5 days ago

We had an exceptional dining experience, perfectly presented and palate pleasing. Views of the valley complimented the dining room feeling of openness and beauty. Given the opportunity, I highly recommend giving Eden a try.

The Summit Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (325)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Kananaskis

About the restaurant

The Summit Restaurant located in the clubhouse at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course is a perfect spot for so many different occasions. With the best patio in the Kananaskis Valley and arguably the Canadian Rockies, it sits at the foot of Mt. Kidd and is a place to create memories for all occasions. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, rain or shine for the duration of our golf season. Everyone is welcome to join us at the Summit Restaurant who is visiting the area.

If you are golfing prior to joining us, please make your reservation 4 hours and 45 minutes after your tee time.

Our patio is sat on a first come, first serve basis. We will attempt to honor all the patio requests that we receive.

We do keep tables for walk ins in case your desired reservation time is not available.

Top review

Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

My husband and I were celebrating an anniversiary. I surprised him with a tee time at Kananaskis and booked the Summit Restaurant for dinner. We were both very impressed with not only the service but the thoughtful additions when our server found out it was our anniversiary. The view was stunning, the service was fantiastic and the food was outstanding. Would highly recommend this clubhouse for dining!

Rundle Bar

4.7

4.7 (1462)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Banff

About the restaurant

A tradition as old as the Castle - Welcome to Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Banff Springs! Serving an assortment of Victorian scones, finger sandwiches and the finest loose leaf teas.

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Stephanievip

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding all the way around! Kennedy and Nick were wonderful. The food and tea were great, and the views were spectacular!

Post Hotel Dining Room

4.7

4.7 (162)

CAN$51 and over

European

Lake Louise

About the restaurant

Nestled amidst the serene Canadian pines, The Dining Room's inviting ambiance features fresh-cut flowers, sparkling crystal, and the warm glow of a grand fireplace, creating the perfect setting for an extraordinary meal.
At the heart of our restaurant is the remarkable four-course Table d'Hôte menu, crafted by the acclaimed European-trained Executive Chef Hans Sauter. His expertise brings a blend of international flavors and techniques to each dish, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Awarded “Best Food in the Americas” by Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List, The Dining Room also boasts a Wine Spectator “Grand Award” winning cellar. With over 20,000 bottles and 3,600 selections, our wine list is among the most extensive in the country, carefully curated by our expert Wine Director Julian Simard-Gillis.
Experience the artistry of this exceptional duo that has made The Dining Room a destination in itself.

Top review

Andrew

Dined 1 day ago

Our experience for our anniversary dinner was exceptional. Our server Jay provided some of the best service we've ever experienced. Reid provided excellent service to us ensuring a wonderful evening. The food here is top notch, every dish was beautifully prepared and presented, and tasted amazing. Compliments to the kitchen who prepared such amazing cuisine. Thank you for having us we are sure to be back.

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Experience

Thanksgiving Dinner

Hello Sunshine Japanese Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1032)

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

Banff

About the restaurant

You are reserving for the dining room. To reserve a Private karaoke room use Open Table Experiences
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OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada. A Banff sushi restaurant with private karaoke rooms! Our retro space features eye-catching fire tables, a sushi bar, groovy décor and all the good vibes. Menu highlights include shareable bar bites, sushi, maki rolls, ramen, and crispy fried dishes paired with handcrafted cocktails, sake and Japanese whiskey. Check out our karaoke rooms featuring a personal Karaoke system where you can eat, drink and sing sing sing sing.

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Hello Sunshine offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.

Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/hello-sunshine-events

Top review

Aliavip

Dined 5 days ago

Had the best time here, the staff, ambience and good were incredible!

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LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio

4.8

4.8 (1404)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

Ranked 6th in Canada's 100 Best Top 10 New Restaurants in Canada, 2023. Friends and family unite in Little Banff Italy! Lupo captures the bustle and vibrancy of a traditional Italian marketplace. Watch our chefs hand-stretch pizza dough, roll fresh pasta and grill tender meats and seafood. Indulge in a classic martini at our lamp-lit bar, enjoy the mountain views from a coveted window seat, or relax on our sun-soaked patio, Aperol Spritz in hand. Lupo will transport you to the streets of Italy with views of Banff. Salut!

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Sue

Dined 7 days ago

Lupos was the Italian restaurant of choice for us after reading all the great reviews! We were not disappointed with the quality of food. Went for the Happy Hour and one pizza was enough to serve the two of us more than adequately. Caesar salad was also very good. Happy hour cocktails on their menu were at a great price. Wait staff was awesome, friendly and very attentive. I give them a 5 star !!

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Experience

🤌The Italian Happy Hour - $16 Pizza & Pasta

Experience

🍴Lupo's Taste for Adventure menu

Experience

🎉Lupo Italian NYE Celebration

Lakeview Lounge

4.7

4.7 (50)

CAN$51 and over

European

Lake Louise

About the restaurant

The Lakeview is Chateau Lake Louise's iconic restaurant and bar. Enjoy elegant dishes prepared classically with premium ingredients as you take in world-famous views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier.

During the summer months, soak up the fresh mountain air and surrounding beauty from one of the most scenic patios in the Canadian Rockies

It is the perfect setting to indulge and celebrate.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Love the Tempura avocado salad and server was very friendly and love her smile! View is a plus

Sky Bistro, Mountain Top Dining @ Banff Gondola

4.7

4.7 (2440)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

DINE ABOVE BANFF Anchored at over 2,200 meters above sea level, the Banff Gondola’s Sky Bistro sits on the summit of Sulphur Mountain. With six Rocky Mountain ranges as a backdrop, this remarkable restaurant promises an exhilarating gondola ride followed by a mountain top dining experience. Lunch and dinner menus celebrate the panorama of Canadian cuisine, with ingredients drawn from both ocean coasts, plus wholesome prairie staples including world-renowned Alberta beef. Complemented by local wine, beer and spirits, it makes for a unique dining experience above Banff.

Top review

Kathy

Dined 2 days ago

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch. Service was top notch and food delicious!

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.8

4.8 (2864)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

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.

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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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Top review

Jeffrey

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent meal, drinks and service... highly recommended!

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Experience

🌄 ROOFTOP TERRACE RESERVATION

Experience

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶

Experience

🍴The Bison's Taste For Adventure Menu

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