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 (3015)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

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

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2 people

May 12, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 41 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 3,015 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
Good for business meals
Banff / Canmore
Innovative
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.

3,015 Reviews

A
Afu
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bison Spring Fling dishes are great and very good deal. We had a great time.
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Diane
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was all so well thought out and exquisite. We had bison tomahawk and it was delicious. Beaux serveurs are an extra
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Jo VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience from start to finish, the chef really knows what he is doing. Highly recommend the bison tartar, beets salad, bison short rib. They have great cocktails and even great Canadian wine. Staff were amazing, especially Steven behind the bar, and Chris. 2nd night we sat at a table and even our waiter was lovely. Highly recommend.
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Guy
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences we’ve enjoyed for a long time. The Bison Tomahawk sharer was fantastic, great cocktails, wine and service all served up in a restaurant with great ambience.
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Michaela
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal I had at The Bison was one of the best I have ever had. It was a wonderful spot to gather for good food and friends.
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Tracy VIP
Calgary20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Chris provided outstanding service, and suggestions as we celebrated a big birthday! The drinks were refreshing & food was delicious! Thanks again
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Fernanda
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was awesome! Great food - we had the bison tartare, crab dip, scallops, broccoli, rigatoni a la bolognese and the duck - all perfectly seasoned. And we also had a great local wine. I do recommend it!
The Bison Restaurant & PatioResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the dishes and wine, and that your server helped make the experience memorable. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
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Chris
London1 review
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience - highly recommended. The food and drink was great - service was outstanding.
The Bison Restaurant & PatioResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much! We're glad you had a great experience and truly appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you again soon!
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Cody
Edmonton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
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.
The Bison Restaurant & PatioResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the ambiance, menu, and our amazing team. We hope to welcome you back soon for another top-notch experience!
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Mylene
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
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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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 3015 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 12, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 41 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 3,015 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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