Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Banff / Canmore

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining 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!

Bear Street Tavern

4.8

4.8 (588)

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.

Top review

Brandon

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Pizza was everything I wanted and more! Great local beers and amazing dinner spot. Make sure to make reservations. Walk up line was 2 plus hours for a group of four from what we heard.

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Experience

🐶 Dog Friendly Patio

360 Dome Experience Fairmont Banff Springs

4.8

4.8 (192)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

With 360° views of Banff National Park and Canada’s Castle in the Rockies, our 360° Dome is now home to some incredible dining experiences.

Top review

David

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Very enjoyable!! Love the food very much!!!!!!!!

The Fat Ox of Banff

4.7

4.7 (233)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Northern Italy, The Fat Ox of Banff 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!

Breakfast 7am-11am
Lunch 11am-2pm
Apertivo 2pm-4pm
Dinner 4pm-close

*Reservations are not available for the patio*

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NathanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Celebrated my wife’s 40th and loved everything. Our waiter, Brando, was engaging and entertaining. The food was fantastic and was a hit for all of the group.

The Market Bistro

4.7

4.7 (744)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Canmore

About the restaurant

At the Market Bistro we love fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, good wines, cooking up a storm, spending time with friends and family, a good laugh, the outdoors and meeting new people. We made the Market Bistro our home and welcome you to it to share a good meal. Our open kitchen concept will let you feel the full experience!

Please note that reservation durations are limited to 1.5hrs due to limited capacity.

Please also note if you have booked an outside table we cannot guarantee that we have availability inside if the weather changes. Please phone to restaurant in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Top review

jane

Dined 3 days ago

Service was great. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. Market Bistro never disappoints. Thank you once again for a wonderful dining experience!

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Bridgette Bar Canmore

4.7

4.7 (1304)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Canmore

About the restaurant

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

Top review

JacquelineVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Service, ambiance, and food were amazing. Loved the mushroom pizza and octopus. The cheesy bread was fantastic too.

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Popular dish

Maple BBQ Rainbow Trout

Juniper Bistro - The Juniper Hotel

4.6

4.6 (1584)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Ranked #3 on TripAdvisor for dining in Banff, the Juniper Bistro is a destination in itself — a space where guests gather not just to eat, but to share stories, soak in the view, and savour something truly remarkable.

Start your day with a regionally sourced breakfast before a sunrise hike, then return to unwind with equisite plant-rich dishes designed by Chef Sergio, and handcrafted summer cocktails on our sun-drenched patio.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Loved the food, service, and views. Only complaint was from the porch (outside) traffic noise from the highway and was definitely a mood deflator.

Lakeview Lounge

4.6

4.6 (164)

CAN$51 and over

European

Lake Louise

About the restaurant

The Lakeview is Chateau Lake Louise's iconic restaurant and bar. Enjoy elegant dishes prepared classically with premium ingredients as you take in world-famous views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier.

During the summer months, soak up the fresh mountain air and surrounding beauty from one of the most scenic patios in the Canadian Rockies

It is the perfect setting to indulge and celebrate.

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sylvia

Dined 6 days ago

We only have a short time for lunch. The food came very fast. The server and Manager were very helpful.

Chez Francois Restaurant and Patio

4.6

4.6 (25)

CAN$30 and under

Breakfast

Canmore

About the restaurant

Tucked away in the picturesque town of Canmore, Alberta, Chez Francois offers a delightful escape near the stunning Canadian Rockies and the scenic Legacy Trail. This idyllic location attracts both nature lovers and culinary enthusiasts, making it a must-visit destination.

At Chez Francois, the atmosphere is both cozy and welcoming, featuring a charming backyard patio that invites guests to savor their meals outdoors while soaking in the breathtaking mountain vistas. Our commitment to homemade cooking shines through in every dish, as Chef Francois meticulously prepares each meal using only the finest ingredients he's honed over the years. Join us for a memorable dining experience and enjoy our signature dishes that promise to take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey.

Come see for yourself!

Top review

catherine

Dined 2 days ago

The food was delicious 😋. Services was exceptional! Highly recommend 👌

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Experience

Brunch🥞🍳🥓

The Wood Restaurant & Lounge

4.4

4.4 (392)

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

Canmore

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Canmore, Alberta The Wood Restaurant and Lounge offers casual dining with attentive and friendly service. Our menu features Alberta beef steaks, homemade burgers, and a wide selection of sandwiches and amazing salads, gluten free and vegan options, and a kids menu featuring pigs in pretzel buns and kids chicken fingers.

The Wood Restaurant and Lounge is located in the log building at the corner of Main Street and 8th Avenue in Canmore and offers breathtaking views from the best patio in town. The lounge offers 24 draft beers on tap, a wine list with 30 wines from 30 vines, our signature and seasonal cocktail list including our famous peach bellini. Eight big screen televisions offer up all the big sporting events. Free wireless internet is available throughout, including the 130 seat patio......which offers great views of the local mountains.

....fun, food, and friends....

Top review

KarenVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Their chicken Nachos with wonton tortillas are excellent and more than enough to share.

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Experience

🐶 Dog Friendly Patio

Banff Social

3.9

3.9 (43)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Welcome to Banff Social! Where flavors spark conversations, while bold and unique dishes come together with genuine hospitality.
Our well traveled Chef's creations are inspired by local ingredients, seasonality and Canadian and global flavors.
Our menu ranges from classic comforts to elegant and creative delicacies.
Guest's favorites include Linguine al Limone with seared salmon, Alberta Bison meatballs, Italian burrata, AAA Alberta steaks and Chickpea Panisse.
The beverage menu features local and acclaimed global wines, local draft beers and spirits, as well as our amazing hand-crafted cocktails.
Located in the heart of Banff, our space ranges from lively casual lounge to spacious elegant dining room. With two floors of patio views to get some of the best angles of Banff’s scenic mountains.

Top review

Keith

Dined 6 days ago

In a town that caters to tourists, I thought Banff Social tried to be a step above the average restaurant in town. My wife enjoyed a mixed drink, and I had a Ron Zacapa rum on the rocks. The corn fritters appetizer was not what I expected, but it may be my taste from the states. For our late lunch, she had the AAA Steak Sandwich and I had the Alberta Beef Burger, and we both upgraded the fries to Caesar salads. We were both pleased with our lunches.

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