Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen

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   Mdawn

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   The restaurant was great, server very friendly, but after seeing all the great reviews online I was very disappointed that the food was far from what I expected. We had the wilderness platter which I was very excited to try, however the meat was so dry it was barely palatable. Our server did forget the sauces until i reminded her which was not a big deal anyone can make a mistake, but good meat should not need a sauce to get down. The fries and mac and cheese were delicious which made it a little better, but overall very disappointing. It may have just been an off night and I may try again one more time when I return to Jasper another time.

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   SanjayS

   Edmonton

   17 reviews

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   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   We went for lunch to one of our favourite restaurants in Jasper. The menu was limited, as they hadn't opened fully for the summer. The beef brisket sandwich wad good, as were the chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. However, we were looking forward to their full menu, so we were bit disappointed by the offerings.

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   CarlaC

   Edmonton

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   The Wilderness Kitchen was an exceptional and innovative dining experience in the fall of 2021. Unfortunately, the kitchen is under new management, the chef has changed and the food is now very disappointing. The new menu is quite limited and unimaginative. Both the dishes we ordered were dry, overcooked, greasy and seemed like they had been deep fried. We did not finish our food, and declined to take it home. The wine list is fairly expensive and not suitable for the mediocre menu. To make matters worse, our server was overly ‘friendly’ and intrusive. The Wilderness Kitchen dining room is a beautiful spot. However, under new management, it has lost all its charm.

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   Jennings

   Edmonton

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Great spot for dining. Service was spot on. Views are remarkable. The smoked s’mores desert is a must. The brisket is a solid 8. The kids Mac and cheeses wasn’t good.

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   DavidT

   Calgary

   8 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

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   Very disappointed in the service. Ordered chili and soup. After 25 minutes we approached the server. He explained a large group of 14 had come in just before us. I explained that the soup and the chili was already made and there should have been no delay. I was astounded that he would suggest one group would hold up an entire restaurant. One of the tasks of a manager is to expedite the meals. This was not done. We will not return.

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   EllaP

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 28, 2022

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   I went on a cooler day so I was unable to sit on the patio, however if you can I would highly suggest doing so as the view is amazing. The food and service was great as well!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 27, 2022

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   Simple lunch, nice break after visiting the Maligne Canyon

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   HayleyB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 25, 2021

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   This was so amazing! Vernon the server was nothing but amazing. So so loved it

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   SanjayS

   Edmonton

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2021

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   Whenever we visit Jasper, we always book a dinner or lunch at the Wilderness Kitchen. The food is delicious, the views are wonderful and the staff friendly. This time was no exception. We ordered the bison pate, pickled trout and the meat sampler. Everything was quite delicious. The only tiny issue was the Beef Brisket (which normally is the star of the show) was a tad overcooked, making it slightly dry. It was my birthday, so they created a small sampler with delicious Vanilla Ice Cream and a candle and served it to us with compliments from the house. Nice touch. Great restaurant and fabulous staff. Will go there again when it opens in the late Spring of 2022.

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    JeffK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2021

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    A must do if you visit Jasper. Great experience. The trout appetizer was perfectly tasteful. The Bison melts in your mouth. Just do it!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2021

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    Enjoyed the Wilderness Sampler!! Everything was good except way too many fruit flies detracting from the experience an overall excellent score.

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    KennieEats

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2021

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    The dinner set was unique but approachable. Highlights were the gnocchi, green beans and brisket. Consider leaving room for the brownie.

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    KevinS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2021

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    We had the sample platter and all the mains were very good.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

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    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2021

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    Excellent!

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    Kulz

    Toronto

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2021

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    Such good vegan options! So impressed! Great job :)

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    jeffh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2021

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    Only thing that took away from the experience was the fruit flies. They were everywhere. This was our second time there in 6 weeks. Food was phenomenal.

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    northernfamily

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2021

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    excellent food, exceptional service in a great location

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    ThomasS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2021

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    Good portions mixed with comfortable settings the platter was excellent mix of the menu. Only shortcoming was desert the choc serving a bit dry like yesterdays baking overall highly recommend as the best we found in jasper

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    LilyS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2021

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    I really recommend the Buffalo hamburger and the soup of the day!

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    DarleneC

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2021

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    Everything about our visit was great. Our waitress was very friendly and answered several travel related questions for us. The food(most importantly) was fantastic.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2021

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    There were flies indoor that we had to constantly guard our meat platter; some bbq meat was really really salty or very charred that were at editable… the waiter is very helpful and understanding though

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    OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2021

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    The food was amazing and the service was excellent! We noted it was our honeymoon on the reservation and they acknowledged it the moment we walked in and provided us with champagne to celebrate! Our server Jen was awesome, very friendly, checked in at appropriate times and didn’t miss a thing. We had the wedge salad and the sampler platter, both which were great. The platter is such good value, you get a LOT of food and good way to try a lot of the items on the menu. We will be back next time we are in Jasper!

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    DeborahJ

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2021

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    We could not be more disappointed in a highly rated restaurant. We arrived on time for our 6 pm reservation and were seated promptly. The first thing we noticed was how dirty the restaurant was -which is surprising in these pandemic times. Our server was prompt in welcoming us and getting our initial drinks. Our server then recommended the wilderness platter so we ordered two for our group of 4. My daughter order the Boulder Salad for us all to share. Things went down hill from there. The salad arrived first - it’s served on a board which as you can imagine did not hold the vinaigrette. We watched the vinaigrette run off the side of the board as the server brought it towards the table. When putting it on the table the vinaigrette was leaking all over my daughter’s chair. Within moments the platters arrived. Everything from the green beans to the brisket to the salmon was ice cold. The fry bread was cold and tasted like what ever the bread was fried in was rancid. Our server, when this was brought to his attention, promptly took away the trays and told us this was very unusual. Within minutes our server returned with the exact same platters and again seemed surprised that the food remained cold. I suspect the kitchen staff put them under the warming lights and nothing else. At this point I indicated we would pay for the salad and drinks and that we would go elsewhere. Our server kindly cleared our tab. I would not recommend eating at this restaurant but I would recommend the walks that start in the restaurant parking lot. This place is expensive and you would be better off grabbing pizza and a beaver tail in Jasper.

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    Adam

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2021

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    Nice location and setting at the Maligne Canyon. Service was excellent. Food was very good, slightly overpriced. Covid protocol was excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

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    SylvieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2021

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    Very much enjoyed the smoked trout appetizer and the brisket main, and our server Vernon was wonderful. I was seated to the left of the fireplace facing the window and had a nice view of the beautiful patio on a cool and damp day. I liked that the fire 'pits' were lit - so cozy. My one complaint is that I'd prefer not to see the menu/billing station, cleaning products and much other paraphernalia while looking out at the beauty view; maybe this visual clutter could be moved elsewhere - towards the back of the room by the heating tables.

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    Caitlyn

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2021

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    Incredible food, excellent service, and an amazing view. Loved that we were able to enjoy a great meal check out the canyon afterwards. A must visit in Jasper.

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    Bbla

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2021

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    Although each meat (salmon, briskett, chicken, beef rib) on the platter tasted really good, everything was served almost cold. So disappointing. Even the fries were not warm enough. I wouldn’t go back.

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    DarleneG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2021

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    From the moment we entered until we left, we were treated like queens! My daughters birthday was greeted with sparkling wine and topped off with a sorbet desert! The platter was unbelievable. Soo much good food. The sauces were great but not necessary as each meat was flavourful. I would highly recommend this place. The staff are amazing. We did go back for lunch the next day, however, but we’re turned away as they had a bus load of visitors. Perhaps the lack of staff that’s happening everywhere contributed. Overall awesome food and view.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2021

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    They ran out of red wine. At a restaurant that serves mostly red meats. Hmmm. Food quality has gone down over the last few months too. Feel bad for the servers.

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    BLdines

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2021

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    No better place to refuel after hiking the canyon!

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    NicoleW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2021

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    Had an amazing night! On arrival the waiter for our table asked if we were celebrating anything, which we were. He then bought us out 2 complimentary glasses of champagne. He also walked us through the entire menu which was super helpful. Amazing restaurant with even better service!

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    JunO

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2021

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    The pickled trout came with three tiny pieces of fry bread. The trout and bread ratio would have been netter if there were more bread(double or more) or less trout. All smoked meat(we had the platter) were too dry(hard to chew and even crunchy) and too salty. It might have been better if there were more unseasoned veggies(or lightly seasoned) on the platter. The beans, gnocchi and fries were perfect but again, the ratio was unbalanced.

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    LisaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2021

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    This place is hands down the most delicious place we’ve eaten in a long long time- don’t even look at other places just go here. I promise you will not regret

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    Linam835

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2021

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    One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Would highly recommend going to Maligne Canyon Wilderness Kitchen. It’s a beautifully decorated restaurant with great views and even better food.

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    ElizabethL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2021

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    Had lunch there 09/09/21. From previous reviews, sounded as if it was important to make a reservation, but when I called numerous times that morning, there was no answer. Fortunately, when I asked reception at my hotel if they knew why the restaurant wasn’t answering or if it was closed, they weren’t aware of any problem, but made a reservation through Open Table. We arrived 30 minutes early and there were plenty of available tables, but staff seemed to be confused as to who was supposed to be checking us in. Bison Burger was good. I chose the Mac & Cheese as the included side order. Together so filling, I didn’t eat dinner. My husband had the brisket sandwich, which was good and the included side salad was delicious. We thought the coleslaw that came with our pricey lunches was awful. BTW, it’s not in the wilderness!

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    angelfoodie

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2021

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    Went for an evening meal as we wanted somewhere atmospheric- not really available in Jasper itself. Had a fire table on the terrace overlooking the river with fab cocktails, starters and mains - oh and one dessert. We’ll, we had been walking hard. Enjoyed it so much had lunch the next day too.

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    ErinMichelle

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2021

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    Great experience. The staff was excellent. The bison burger & beans were the best that I have ever had! Thank you!

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    samanthab

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2021

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    Our family experience was amazing …. from the service (thanks Rio) to the food and the sound of the river running beside us! Would highly recommend eating at this location!!

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    BeataZ

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2021

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    The sampler platter was so delicious. We also had bison tartar which was good. My only negative comment, I wish the tartar and the order of fries was a bit bigger. They were tiny portions. Everything tasted great though.

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    NellyV

    Toronto

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2021

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    Beautiful spot by the river to have lunch or dinner. Food was very good, view from the patio was fantastic, but the best part was our server Francis who was simply outstanding, friendly and professional.

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