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1888 Chop House, Banff, AB

1888 Chop House

4.7 (1281)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Set within the impressive Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 1888 Chop House is the next chapter in the tradition of extraordinary dining restaurants at the Castle. 1888 presents a modern twist on the authentic chop house with a menu focused on prime cuts of Alberta beef, sustainably sourced wild game and Ocean Wise seafood.

Delivering the best Alberta Meat with a menu developed through lasting relationships with local farmers and purveyors.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-6860
  • Website
    https://www.1888chophouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Atticus Garant
  • 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.
  • Location
    405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4
  • 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 Per hour = $15 per hour Self-parking per day = $50 Valet = $49 per day
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

1888 Chop House's menu was last updated on 6/30/2024.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,281 people are saying

1888 Chop House 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Great for fine wines

  • Banff / Canmore

    Great for fine wines

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for special occasions

  • Banff / Canmore

    Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1888 Chop House offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food and service." Guests praise the "thoughtful and unique" dishes like lobster and ribeye steak, and enjoy the "welcoming atmosphere." Known for "attentive and polished" service, this restaurant is perfect for special occasions. A standout choice in Banff.

1,281 Reviews

  1. Ryan

    Costa Rica1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and special thanks to Morgan for the exceptional service.

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  2. Meredith

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top-notch fine dining. Every dish was delicious and the service was white-glove lovely!

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  3. Vince

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience was nice and the service was great! The food was delicious.

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  4. Vanna

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant exudes charm and warmth, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The service was exceptional—attentive and polished. The lobster was wonderfully sweet and fresh, while the halibut and prime tenderloin were cooked to perfection, delivering exquisite flavors. The ribeye, though flavorful, was a bit chewier than I prefer. The side dishes were a delightful complement to the meal—the whipped potatoes were velvety and rich, and the charred broccolini added a fantastic smoky depth. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed both the food and the ambiance, making for a memorable dining experience.

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  5. Tim

    Calgary6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One lovely restaurant, the best I have ever tasted, great service, above average I think.

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  6. Michael

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    just lovely. great evening. everything was beautifully presented, service excellent.
    1888 Chop HouseResponded on May 1, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, We are thrilled to receive your 5-star review! Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team and the community.

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  7. Dillon

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience in a beautiful old hotel. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful. We had the lobster and a Rib eye steak, with sides of potatoes and broccoli, and we started with the house made bread. Bread was amazing, crispy outer crust, soft inside with a delicious butter. Lobster was very well done, all taken out of the shell and served plated already with a butter sauce on top. The tail is also quickly grilled on a wood fire to give it a special taste. Rib eye steak, 16oz AAA Alberta beef cooked medium rare and on the more rare side. Comes with a sauce I had Chimichuri , the steak was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing! And it is a large steak. Potatoes were amazing and smoothly whipped, the broccolini was char grilled with melted blue cheese on top. Everything was amazing!
    1888 Chop HouseResponded 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 and details regarding your lobster and rib eye steak. We look forward to welcoming you again.

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  8. Carla VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at 1888 Chop House was outstanding. Our server Adam was extremely knowledgeable and suggested several different things for us to try on the menu. We went with the wild boar chops and bison. One of the best meals we have had in a very long time. We highly recommend dining at 1888 Chop House if you find yourself in Banff.
    1888 Chop HouseResponded on April 24, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! Adam is delighted to know you had a great experience. We can’t wait to see you again!

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  9. Donald VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was fantastic with the exception of having to be sitting next to some people who dressed like they had just come from the gym. Why can’t there be a dress code at least to avoid hats being worn and sweat shirts and hoodies etc. It was nice to be able to dress up a bit to enjoy the dining experience that all the staff fulfilled.
    1888 Chop HouseResponded on April 15, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, Thanks for your review! We're always looking to enhance our guest experience and look forward to your next visit.

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  10. Ire-Ann

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my 2nd time around celebrating in this place and I really loved it.
    1888 Chop HouseResponded on April 11, 2025
    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your review. We look forward to your next visit.

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FAQs

1888 Chop House is rated 4.7 stars by 1281 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 13 times today
Google Map for 1888 Chop House

405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    405 Spray Ave Banff Alberta
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • 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 Per hour = $15 per hour Self-parking per day = $50 Valet = $49 per day
  • 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
    Atticus Garant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.1888chophouse.com/
  • 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.
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