The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Name: The Bison Restaurant & Patio
Address: Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1E4
Telephone: (403) 762-5550
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (3006)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

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. 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 762-5550
Website
http://www.thebison.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests. Mountain views / Total venue experiences. Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups

Location
Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4
Neighborhood
Banff
Cross street
Caribou
Parking details
We are located across the street from the open air parking lot on Bear St. You can also find street parking on Bear Street as well as a secondary parkade located beside the Nester's Grocery Store, one block South of Caribou Street. <br /><br />
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

🌼 Spring at The Bison - $39 Feature Menu 🍽️
Mar 24, 2025 - Jun 5, 2025
Welcome spring with a three-course menu featuring our regional, seasonal cuisine for just $39. Enjoy the warm sun on our rooftop patio or relax in our airy dining room while you watch a talented team of chefs prepare your meal of fresh produce and forno specialties. Reservations are recommended, walk-in welcome. Feature menu available Sunday - Thursday.
🌄 ROOFTOP TERRACE RESERVATION
May 16, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Reserve your table on The Bison Restaurant’s secluded rooftop terrace. Enjoy sundrenched cocktails, full a la carte food and beverage menus, and panoramic mountain views. *Please note: reservation will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather

Offers

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶
Multiple dates available
Thu - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Bison pairs fresh seasonal cuisine with live music every Thursday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Featuring a rotating variety of the Bow Valley's most talented acoustic artists.

Popular dishes

What 3,006 people are saying

The Bison Restaurant & Patio 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Canadian
Banff / Canmore
Best Overall
Banff / Canmore
Best Food
Banff / Canmore
Hot spot
Banff / Canmore
Canadian
Banff / Canmore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bison Restaurant & Patio in Banff offers a memorable dining experience with "top notch service," "excellent food," and "beautiful views." Guests rave about its "amazing value" spring menu, "superb wine pairings," and "incredible atmosphere." Signature dishes like the bison tomahawk and short ribs are highly recommended, ensuring a delightful visit.

3,006 Reviews

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Cody
Edmonton2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A restaurant with good ambience and a great menu, with locally sourced food at that, is hard to beat. The staff were awesome, making the experience too knotch.
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Mylene
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent souper avec le spécial 39,99$ et accord de vins. Le service impeccable et la nourriture excellente, je recommande!
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Julien
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great menu, Outstanding ambiance and service. Best restaurant in Banff.
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Taras
New Orleans1 review
3.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Guess our expectations were too high after browsing past reviews. Service was good but food was all just a bit off the mark. Cucumber salad was over dressed and over spiced which definitely maksed the 'local' veg. Cod was was tasty and well put together as a dish. Steak was meh but eggplant puree was nice . However the duck was the dish which missed the mark; the breast was undercooked in parts and tough, the confit was overcharred and as such parts more like jerky. The crispy rice was more like left out rice crispies and did not go at all. Overall left just ok and underwhelmed compared to other meals this weekend.
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Ning
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place for enjoying bison. Highly recommend the cod and bison from the spring special menu.
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Reto
Toronto21 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, wine and service were excellent! We come here once a year during our vacation and it is now a tradition! The whole family enjoys this special night out and the whole experience has been amazing with fantastic food!
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Penny
Western NC6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Family vacation is for being together and experiencing new things together. The excellent food was delivered by friendly and knowledgeable staff. We particularly loved the puréed eggplant with the Alberta steak. But the noise level was so high that the wait staffer had to repeat the menu particulars on both sides of the table. And family conversation was almost impossible. I also kept watching for a major accident because the wait staff were all heavy burdened by overfull trays in a very crowded room with little room to navigate.
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Tina
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal at Bison last night. We had the $39 spring fling deal and it was amazing value. Between the 5 of us we pretty much had everything on the menu and it was all superb. We also really enjoyed the wine pairings. The restaurant is beautiful with panoramic views. Highly recommend.
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Julie
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service and food. Hamachi Crudo and Tuna tartare were highlights for me.
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Steven
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch service , excellent food, beautiful views.
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FAQs

The Bison Restaurant & Patio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 762-5550.

The Bison Restaurant & Patio is rated 4.8 stars by 3006 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4

Additional information

Cross street
Caribou
Neighborhood
Banff
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located across the street from the open air parking lot on Bear St. You can also find street parking on Bear Street as well as a secondary parkade located beside the Nester's Grocery Store, one block South of Caribou Street. <br /><br />
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebison.ca/
Phone number
(403) 762-5550
Private party facilities
The Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests. Mountain views / Total venue experiences. Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

🌼 Spring at The Bison - $39 Feature Menu 🍽️

🌄 ROOFTOP TERRACE RESERVATION

Offers

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶

Popular dishes

Bison Tartare

Bison Short Rib

Alberta Bison Tomahawk

Menu

What 3,006 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Bison Restaurant & Patio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Bison Restaurant & Patio restaurant rated?

Is The Bison Restaurant & Patio currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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