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Bison Carpaccio at The Bison Restaurant & Terrace - The Bison Restaurant & Patio, Banff, AB

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.8 (3049)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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
.
Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
.

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

  • 🌄 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
    🌄 ROOFTOP TERRACE RESERVATION Photo

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.

    🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶 Photo

Menu

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What 3,049 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 Food

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for business meals

  • Banff / Canmore

    Innovative

  • Banff / Canmore

    Hot spot

  • Banff / Canmore

    Lively

  • Banff / Canmore

    Canadian

  • Banff / Canmore

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bison Restaurant & Patio in Banff is a standout dining experience known for its "fantastic service" and "exceptional food." Guests rave about the "bison tomahawk" and creative cocktails. The "cozy yet upscale" atmosphere, with live music and stunning views, makes it perfect for special occasions or a treat.
3,049 Reviews

  1. Charlene VIP

    Las Vegas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been about a year since our last visit to Bison and we really feel that the menu has become more delicious! We enjoyed sharing many appetizers and loved every one!

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  2. Tameka

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible. All 4 dishes were delicious.

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  3. Carl

    Bath/Somerset3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal on our first night in Banff. Gabriel our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. Happy to recommend to all.

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  4. Kerrie VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous dinner at the Bison. Our group of 6 shared some appetizers, shared some main dishes and passed around one dessert. We had multiple excellent cocktails and a bottle of wine. Everything was tasty, well-cooked and beautiful. Our server let us take our time and really made it a special evening for us. If we lived closer or visited often, this would be a regular spot for us. You won't be disappointed!!

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  5. Samson

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Increase food. Every single dish was amazing. We can’t wait to go back

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  6. Alyssa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! We sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and very helpful in deciding what to eat. He even gave us tips for hikes in the area. We will be back!

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  7. Mike

    Cincinnati / Dayton22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Bison dishes are unique and well prepared. Remainder of menu is good, but overall menu is overpriced.

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  8. Marwa

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a wonderful restaurant! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. I always look forward to going to The Bison on my Banff visits.

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  9. Bob VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. First class, Service, Steve and the other bar staff were excellent. Open kitchen was wonderful to watch. Musician / Guitarist John Ghoulart played a wonderful, deep library of acoustic only background music that was great to listen to while not overwhelming the dining experience. Would highly recommend anybody enjoy this restaurant when you’re in Banff.

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  10. Violet

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was a bit pricey. But the quality was just okay, not as great as i expected. And the wait time for the food was too long.

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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 3049 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Calgary / Southern Alberta
  4. Banff / Canmore
  5. Banff

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 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
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