Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Banff / Canmore

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Updated September 05, 2024

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The Fat Ox of Banff

4.9

4.9 (50)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Northern Italy, The Fat Ox brings a taste of the Italian Alps to our guests. Our name, "Fat Ox," pays homage to the robust flavors and hearty dishes found in Northern Italian cuisine. Symbolizing strength, endurance, and the bounty of the land, it reflects our commitment to serving exceptional meals crafted from the finest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible and prepared with care & expertise. Our view for our guests is: We just want to have fun!

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William

Dined 2 days ago

Our waitress was super friendly and helpful and the food was outstanding!

LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio

4.8

4.8 (1350)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

Ranked 6th in Canada's 100 Best Top 10 New Restaurants in Canada, 2023. Friends and family unite in Little Banff Italy! Lupo captures the bustle and vibrancy of a traditional Italian marketplace. Watch our chefs hand-stretch pizza dough, roll fresh pasta and grill tender meats and seafood. Indulge in a classic martini at our lamp-lit bar, enjoy the mountain views from a coveted window seat, or relax on our sun-soaked patio, Aperol Spritz in hand. Lupo will transport you to the streets of Italy with views of Banff. Salut!

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Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Great pasta and excellent service from Connor.Highly recommend.

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Experience

🤌The Italian Happy Hour - $16 Pizza & Pasta

Experience

🍴Lupo's Family Style Taste for Adventure menu

Experience

🎉Lupo Italian NYE Celebration

PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar

4.7

4.7 (1002)

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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Donna

Dined 3 days ago

We were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. The Bison Butger was great & we started with the spinach and cheese was awesome

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The Eddie Burger + Bar

4.7

4.7 (166)

CAN$30 and under

Burgers

Banff

About the restaurant

A small retro diner space with a big personality. Pull up a barstool, but get here fast - there's only 45 of them! Eddie loves burgers more than most, and just as much as you. Alberta beef is his favorite, washed down with a milkshake. Come by, watch the game, bring the kids, have a burger, send the kids home, have a trashcan, watch another game, have another burger and have a great time! We take limited reservations.
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If you do not see your time join our online waitlist or come on in, we will always find you a spot.
Open 7 days a week from lunch until late.
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ElaineH

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Food, service, and atmosphere were great. Our company from out of province really enjoyed it. It is one of our "go to" favorites

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Experience

🍔LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR @ THE EDDIE BURGER + BAR🍺

Experience

🎉Eddie Burger + Bar NYE Celebration: No cover!

Farm & Fire

4.7

4.7 (1584)

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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Cindy

Dined 3 days ago

We returned 3 x to this restaurant . Food was amazing - fresh and healthy . Service was fast and great staff

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Popular dish

Wild Mushroom Loaf Signature Dish

Experience

Après Hour

Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1182)

CAN$30 and under

Brewery

Banff

About the restaurant

OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada.
A craft brewery in a National Park, in a restaurant, in a forest. Complete with a stargazing retractable roof, beer garden, 25-foot pine tree and forest critters, our restaurant will make you feel like you're dining outdoors all year round. Our menu features tasty chef-inspired food meant to be enjoyed with beer made here. From the chicken wing to the kale salad, from the hand-stretched pizza to the Alberta striploin, beer has a wonderful way of bringing out the best in everything. Three Bears is the spot for happy hour featuring live music and beer specials.
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Don't forget about Happy Hour daily from 3pm-5pm
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Three Bears offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-250 guests.
Mountain-view private rooms / Private fireplace + patio spaces / Total venue Brewery experience
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Learn more/connect about group dining:
https://www.banffcollective.com/three-bears-events
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Susie

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, server & beer! Loved! The Margarita Pizza was delish!

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Hello Sunshine Japanese Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1019)

CAN$30 and under

Japanese

Banff

About the restaurant

You are reserving for the dining room. To reserve a Private karaoke room use Open Table Experiences
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OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada. A Banff sushi restaurant with private karaoke rooms! Our retro space features eye-catching fire tables, a sushi bar, groovy décor and all the good vibes. Menu highlights include shareable bar bites, sushi, maki rolls, ramen, and crispy fried dishes paired with handcrafted cocktails, sake and Japanese whiskey. Check out our karaoke rooms featuring a personal Karaoke system where you can eat, drink and sing sing sing sing.

To reserve a FREE private room featuring a personal Karaoke system, please book through Open Table experiences.

Hello Sunshine offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.

Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/hello-sunshine-events

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Justinvip

Dined 4 days ago

Our server was Trinity, she did a great job and was super friendly. We went for the Happy hour and enjoyed three rolls; the chefs special, spicy tuna and the Wowie Maui. Along with an order of their chicken ramen. We enjoyed it all with our Yuzu Neroni cocktails. Worth the experience. A little bummed that they didn’t offer nigiri as a happy hour special, but it was a great value overall.

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Bridgette Bar Canmore

4.7

4.7 (860)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Canmore

About the restaurant

A chef-driven bar in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Canmore, Alberta.

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Brad

Dined 2 days ago

My wife and I were celebrating our 43 anniversary and there was a card on the table signed by the staff. Very appreciated. We arrived a few minutes earlier than our 5pm reservation so enjoyed the first glass of wine for half price. :) Happy hr. Nik our server was just outstanding and we enjoyed his service and interaction. The food was very good and tasty. I usually ask for any meat as more to the rare but asked for medium. It was the Saddle Lamp Loin and when I order that again it will be to the rare. As it is sliced thinly and cooks quickly, rare would highlight the lamp taste better. Food cost is a bit on the high side but seems the trend. We will definitely be back and recommend others. Happy hr. is very busy and during that time is was a bit higher energy. Recommend the Bench Red wine.

Bear Street Tavern

4.6

4.6 (487)

CAN$30 and under

Pizzeria

Banff

About the restaurant

Banff's best pizza, as seen on You Gotta Eat Here. Our signature pizzas, sandwiches & cast iron specialties will satisfy any hungry Banff adventurer. Make yourself at home in a cozy booth and enjoy a beer, or a bear sized cocktail and finish with a ridiculously good pizza. Our dog-friendly courtyard patio is the perfect place to soak up the sun with your furry friend. Come join us for lunch, dinner, drinks, or all of the above! Children are most welcome. Take out available.

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Lin

Dined 3 days ago

Waitress was friendly and helpful. Had a great meal.

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Anejo Restaurant - Banff

4.4

4.4 (288)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

Banff

About the restaurant

Welcome to Añejo, your go-to tequila experience. Our location is set in beautiful Banff, within a historic building built in the early 1900s. We are surrounded by mountains and an exuberance that stems from fresh air and unreal scenery. Our Añejo team is your tequila guide, serving as your connection to Mexican cuisine and spirits. The food that we offer is as vibrant as our décor and pairs perfectly with our selection of over 200 tequilas (the largest collection in Canada). Raise a glass with us to bright Mexican flavours and hand-crafted margaritas that can make anybody's day. ¡Salud!

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Susanvip

Dined 4 days ago

We had great food, margaritas, and service… thank you to Mike (our server & bartender)!

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