Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Banff / Canmore

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Banff / Canmore? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.9

4.9 (3065)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

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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Top review

Shannon

Dined 2 days ago

▪️Bison short ribs: absolute yes ▪️Crushed cucumber salad: good but could take or leave it ▪️Embers cure: zero proof cocktail that was well balanced ▪️Adored my server, Steven! He was so lovely

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Alberta Bison Tomahawk

Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.9

4.9 (1388)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Our AAA Five Diamond award winning restaurant is an exquisite dining experience, offering French cuisine with regional accents. Combined with Eden's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and ALTO Award winning service, this restaurant provides each guest with the finest in dining, service and scenic views in Banff. Sommeliers are on staff to offer the best wine pairing to complement the experience. Please check reservation for availability.

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RobertVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The chef's choice was one of the best meals I have had in a longtime. Every bite was savored. The wine pairing was also exceptional. Many thanks

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Experience

Cellar Experience

Experience

6-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu

Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue-Canmore

4.9

4.9 (110)

CAN$51 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Canmore

About the restaurant

Gaucho is heating things up in the mountains! Gauchos are the cowboys of South America – a national symbol of pride and tradition. The residents of Rio Grande do Sul, a Brazilian state, are affectionately referred to as “Gauchos”. This state, renowned for its unique churrasco barbecue, is the birthplace of Chef Edmilson Rodrigues.

Warm up after a day outdoors with authentic Churrasco - Brazilian barbecue, or indulge anytime in the bold tastes, flavours and fun of Rodizio -all-you-care-to-enjoy dining. Our barbecue chefs will bring perfectly roasted meats directly to your table on massive Gaucho-style skewers, each with a tender selection of cuts of the day. Enjoy our traditionally prepared marinades of meat and our vast selection of hot and cold dishes for lunch or dinner.

Feel transported by Gaucho’s authentic food and friendly staff as ancient Brazilian traditions come alive in Canmore's only Churrascaria, conveniently located on Main Street. Come Taste the Tradição.

Top review

Colette

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding dinner! The service was impeccable. Staff were very professional and the food was top-notch quality. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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Experience

Demi Lunch Rodizio

änkôr

4.9

4.9 (812)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Canmore

About the restaurant

Opened in November 2020, our venue lets you indulge in an approachable yet refined atmosphere that delivers a fine dinning experience that resonates with each guest. Surrounded by a team driven by passion, Chef Danny Beaulieu takes pride in honoring the richness of the Canadian terroir, showcasing a vision of contemporary Canadian cuisine.

For the full experience a 6 courses tasting menu is also available.
Our sommelier curates a wine list designed to pair with the creations chef Beaulieu & his team brings to the table. Enhancing our approach to what we believe is an outstanding gastronomic experience.

Also, elaborated seasonally, ãnkôr offers a diversified local beer selection as well as a Canadian spirits focused cocktail list.

Top review

Hao

Dined 6 days ago

Exquisite food and great service. Would love to go again!

Sudden Sally

4.9

4.9 (45)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

At Sudden Sally, you can sip on curated cocktails, local beers, and hand-selected wines while savouring familiar yet elevated comfort foods. Whether you're in the mood for a classic dish or something with a twist, Sudden Sally promises to satisfy all your cravings in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Sudden Sally is the perfect rest stop when enjoying the Legacy Trail, or pulling in for a coffee or a bite as you arrive or leave Banff - there is free guest parking in our indoor parkade. Now serving breakfast & brunch every day until 2pm, the "best happy hour in town" from 2-5pm, and dinner until 10pm.

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Angela

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

They were wonderful about accommodating our little bachelorette celebration, the food was excellent and the space is so beautiful. Highly recommend!

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Experience

50% Off All Drinks & Small Plates

Pizzeria Sophia

4.8

4.8 (72)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

*NOW OPEN*
Pizzeria Sophia is your new old favourite. Modern Italian celebrating the warm, comforting classics you crave. A chef-driven approach to pizza, pasta, antipasti and cocktails. Our intimate room has been curated to pull you in, wrapping you in eclectic textures & colours to set the mood.

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Chris

Dined 6 days ago

Ahliah was fantastic as our server. Pizza was delish and the environment was energetic and fun. Will recommend!

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Experience

🌄 PATIO RESERVATION @ Pizzeria Sophia

Experience

🍕50% off Pizza Happy Hour

Good Folk

4.7

4.7 (103)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Good Folk is Banff's newest culinary destination, where refined Canadian flavours and an intimate ambiance create a dining escape like no other. Indulge in a fresh take on classic cocktails and exquisitely prepared dishes, each designed to delight. Join us at Good Folk uptown Banff for an evening of elevated and unforgettable moments.

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Sandra

Dined 2 days ago

We would give a 5 star for the ambiance but no AC. It was pretty humid and we were by the kitchen. Food was amazing!

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Experience

Banff Brunch - Good Folk

PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar

4.6

4.6 (1141)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Banff

About the restaurant

Park is a backcountry lodge-inspired craft distillery in the heart of Downtown Banff. Gather 'round for campfire-inspired cuisine and wood-fired rotisserie specialties paired with our award-winning small-batch spirits distilled in-house. We are the only distillery located in a Canadian National Park so don't miss our free daily distillery tours for an exclusive look into our boutique distillery, where we hand-mill, hand-mash and hand-distill to preserve the purity of our ingredients. Our spirits are like no other in the world, because there is no other place in the world like Banff.

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Jay

Dined 1 day ago

good dining experience. little slow for orders and bill, but was very busy that day

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Experience

🍹𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 Distillery Cocktail Happy Hour

Experience

📦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 Craft Spirits Store - Open Daily

Experience

🌄Patio Reservation @ Park

Brazen

4.6

4.6 (701)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Bold Style. Big Taste.
Located inside the historic Mount Royal Hotel in the heart of Banff Avenue, Brazen brings a bold dining concept to town. Honouring the spirit of Banff’s mountaineers and explorers, we serve contemporary takes on classic cocktails, seasonally inspired Canadian fare and a taste of old-world style.
Our patio is pet-friendly during the summer!

Top review

Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous everything. Service was warm and friendly. Save room for Mille feille

Farm & Fire

4.5

4.5 (1787)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

At Farm and Fire we believe that good food doesn’t have to be complicated. Our menu features only the freshest ingredients from local Canadian farmers. Because it’s slow roasted and wood-fired, we bring out the natural flavours Mother Nature intended. Come enjoy our warm and open modern dining space. Toast with friends by the warmth of the fire and stay for a while. Or, order your food to go and dine wherever you like, at your own pace.

*PLEASE NOTE, WE HAVE LOTS OF SPACE FOR WALK-INS*

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Silvana

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience, food was outstanding, went above my expectations!

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Experience

Après Hour

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