Stanley's Smokehouse

Name: Stanley's Smokehouse
Address: 405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1J4
Telephone: (403) 762-6860
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8

31 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Barbecue

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The legendary Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course Clubhouse set in the shadows of The Grand Banff Springs Hotel, where the Bow and Spray rivers meet. We offers a selection of casual dining options for golfers & non golfers alike. Open to the public, our dining room & patio provide panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains & Banff National Park.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

8:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Canadian
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Website
https://www.banff-springs-hotel.com/dine/stanleys-smokehouse/?y_source=1_MTU4OTAzMTAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Atticus Garant
Private party contact
Jeffrey Carpenter: (403) 762-6839

Location
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4
Neighborhood
Banff
Parking details
Public parking lot on-site based on availability.
Public transit
Shuttle Bus operating between the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Golf Course Clubhouse daily. Please speak with concierge or guest services for up to date hours of operation.
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.5Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

31 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scenic dining on the patio. The yogurt parfait was very nice.
Stanley's SmokehouseResponded on July 18, 2023
Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - it's very appreciated! At Stanley's Smokehouse, we continuously work to create good experiences for our guests and your feedback makes it all worth it. We look forward to serving you in the future! Catherine - Food & Beverage Coordinator
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful room and beautiful views of the golf course, mountains and Bow River.
Stanley's SmokehouseResponded on July 7, 2023
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We are so delighted that you rate our service as 5 Star as we strive to provide just that for all our guests. We Look forward to seeing you again soon. Best Wishes. Catherine - Food & Beverage Coordinator
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CYNTHIAT
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
The view is picturesque. We can see the rockies and the river. But the place is sure hard to find. The greeter upon driving to the restaurant, he was super friendly.
Stanley's SmokehouseResponded on July 4, 2023
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your review, we are looking forward to your next visit! Warm Regards, Catherine - Food & Beverage Coordinator
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RebeccaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a work breakfast and the beautiful location set a warm and welcoming tone for our guests. We all enjoyed our meals and experience.
Stanley's SmokehouseResponded on June 21, 2023
Dear Valued Guest, We are so grateful for your 5-star review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. Warm Regards, Catherine - Food & Beverage Coordinator
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CBB7
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Breakfast menu was limited. Good food and very friendly staff.
Stanley's SmokehouseResponded on June 13, 2023
Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - it's very appreciated! At Stanley's Smokehouse, we continuously work to create good experiences for our guests and your feedback makes it all worth it. We look forward to serving you in the future! Catherine - Food & Beverage Coordinator
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EricS
New Orleans
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2019
overall4food3service3ambience5
Great views! Located in clubhouse of Banff Springs Fairmont Golf Course.
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SusanM
Baltimore
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience3
Wonderful floor show as a herd of elks paraded in front of our window - a lovely meal in a beautiful setting - would definitely return!
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Bert
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience5
This restaurant was difficult to locate. It is located off the main road at the clubhouse of the golf course at Banff Springs Resort/Hotel. The views from the restaurant are spectacular! The condition of the furniture (chairs, tables) was appalling for such a facility. It all looked and felt old and worn. The food was average. We ordered the brisket and it was good. The baked beans were crunchy and the cole slaw, meh. The grits were lumpy. They graciously adjusted the price for the meal. The service was excellent. This could be a fabulous place, but needs someone to come in and redo the furniture and work on improving the authenticity of the "smokehouse" cuisine.
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MarkD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience2
The turkey wrap was dry and the accompanying salad had too much dressing. The half rack of ribs was good, however the two offered BBQ sauces were not to my liking. I prefer KC style. Finally, the place was almost empty but it still took a long time to get our food and other service was slow.
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Sharonk
Charlotte
110 reviews
vip
4.0
110 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience5
Large table for dinner. Great view and comfortable setting. Casual and not crowded. I’d go back
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scarlettO
London
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience3
My ribs were tough and I felt like a dog gnawing on a bone! My baked beans were crunchy. I thought both the ribs and beans should be tender. My companions and I all felt the portions were too large - it feels so wasteful to leave all that food, and when you’re on vacation, you can’t take it with you.
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ChrisB
Calgary
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2018
overall1food1service3ambience2
Had a Cobb salad and if there wasn’t salt and pepper on the table it would have had no taste. Pulled pork sandwich was dry and cold.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2018
overall1food1service2ambience3
Se demoró mucho en llegar la comida y la calidad mala. Ninguno de los platos que pedimos, nos gustó
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Robert
Amarillo
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good, authentic slow smoked brisket and ribs in the Canadian Rockies. Chef is fine tuning his inner Texan.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience2
We went to Stanley's Smokehouse for a birthday meal but were a little dissappointed with our visit. The room could do with some updating and as it was so large, there was little atmosphere. However, the view is stunning and the service was excellent just like at other Fairmont restaurants. The food didn't take too long to arrive (we ordered the smoked brisket and the club sandwich). However, whilst the food was ok, it was nothing special which is not what we expected from a Fairmont restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
View was awesome, service great and food was "Fan" Tastic!
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ilovetoeat
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience5
The food was good but not at all outstanding and the prices were above average. The restaurant is located in the middle of an 18-hole golf course. To reach it, we had to take the shuttle which runs from the Banff Springs Hotel on the half hour, so plan accordingly. Or you could drive directly. The real attraction is the fantastic view, the relaxed ambience and the warm, excellent service. The wall looking up at the mountains is all glass so you can enjoy the view from any table. The ceilings are very high so the noise level should be very low, although we couldn't test that since we were one of only two occupied tables. We ordered the ribs and the brisket. It was a full slab of ribs, a generous portion. I would have liked the option of half a slab. Both were rather dry, improved by bbq sauce, which has to be requested.
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Hineconsult
West Palm Beach
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of our dinner. The Salmon salad was fantastic. The staff is very friendly and Ernest to please.
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GoodFoodForAll
Montreal
21 reviews
vip
1.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2016
overall1food1service1ambience1
I do not recommend this restaurant. It is not really a restaurant but rather a golf club. We did not stay at this place as we would have been the only person in he place on that evening. It had no atmosphere and nothing would attract us there.
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Sylvi4s
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
They forgot the side dish which was caesar salad - we requested for it and when they brought it, it look old cut salad and very small as if it is to feed my Five year old. service was excellent. the smoke pork was well done but too fatty. I wish they cut most of the fat out it will be great.
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Daisy
Calgary
42 reviews
vip
2.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2015
overall2food2service4ambience3
Chicken and brisket were cold, and not tasty. Fries very salty. Rhubarb pie very small, rhubarb pieces were hard and woody ( too old). Felt poorly shortly after eating this dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
The brisket is to die for!!!
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Diner
Cleveland
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2015
overall4food4service3ambience4
The restaurant is on the Banff Springs golf course. The view was beautiful and we did see an elk while dining. A shuttle takes you from the hotel and runs every 30 minutes. We were 1 of 4 tables of guests. Bar choices were somewhat limited and the service was not very attentive considering the lack of customers. However, the brisket was delicious,coming with a choice of barbecue sauce and 2 sides. For the view and the amount of food for the price, it is probably one of the best values in Banff. Despite the shortcomings, I would not hesitate to eat there again.
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BusyParentLovesFood
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited the restaurant as a last night in Banff get together with friends, and it hit the spot. The setting is to die for gorgeous, and quiet. Most of Banff is crowded and can be loud, however, the relaxing setting, in the middle of the course, created a park-like feel. The smoked meats were amazing. The brisket was the winner, if you forced me to decide, but every element of the meal was delicious.
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casico
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best food, best price, massive amounts of foods. The scenery was spectacular. Go there often . Don't waste time withn others
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Amanda
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2015
overall5food4service4ambience5
I took my husband here for his birthday and was blown away at how wonderful it was. I had the Brisket and he had the pulled pork. The portion sizes were generous and very tasty. My husband gave the side Mac and Cheese two thumbs up. I would recommend the Peach Southern Tea or the Paloma as a cocktail with your meal.
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Zoltan
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wow, this restaurant is nestled in a worldclass surrounding of the Rockies and hugged by the Bow river and carpeted with superb golf course. Experience of a life time. I checked it off my bucket list last week, but after a great round of golf and dinner put it right back on the must repeat column. Highly recommend everyone this experience. G Zoltan
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winson2001
Calgary
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2015
overall4food3service5ambience5
awesome view, quiet, super friendly staffs :D will go again just for these. Briskets is awesome, everything else is soso, bbq ribs are pretty dry, crispy pork has way too much fat to consume.
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Alshuman
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2014
overall4food1service4ambience5
Beautiful view, relaxed atmosphere within the Banff Springs Fairmont Resort-perfect for a dinner without the stress of the crowds elsewhere. Saw a herd of elk at close range!
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RS256
Calgary
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2014
overall2food2service2ambience4
We found the service quite lacking. Should have a more attentive host, menus to be explained better, sides especially, because those pickled jalapeños were hot and it was warned, I probably would have been ok with just the raw pepper that was already on the plate. Not a BBQ but everything is smoked, should explain that more, and the food should be "smoked". For the amount of side beans there are the corn was not satisfactory . Great dessert though, not a big fan of the pie but the lemon pie was very decadent.
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Snowbirds
Phoenix
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2014
overall4food5service4ambience5
This undiscovered restaurant within the very busy Banff Springs Fairmont resort in Canada is a gem. It is at their golf course,but by no means a sports pub. Great chef and specialty is barbeque ribs, brisket etc. Although also have trout, salads etc. We had a party of 8 and were thrilled to be there in a quiet, gorgeous view with windows all around looking the Canadian Rockies. Highly recommend it
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Stanley's Smokehouse is rated 3.8 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

8:00 PM

405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1J4

Additional information

Neighborhood
Banff
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public parking lot on-site based on availability.
Public transit
Shuttle Bus operating between the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & Golf Course Clubhouse daily. Please speak with concierge or guest services for up to date hours of operation.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Atticus Garant
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
https://www.banff-springs-hotel.com/dine/stanleys-smokehouse/?y_source=1_MTU4OTAzMTAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(403) 762-6860
Private party contact
Jeffrey Carpenter: (403) 762-6839

Stanley's Smokehouse

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What 31 people are saying

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