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   JeonH

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Bad service and low food quality!!!

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   RobK

   Detroit

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Every dish was well executed. As a family of 4 I had the opportunity to try the Bison ragu, tenderloin, and lamb. I was impressed with each dish as well as the sides. The ratatouille was a very nice addition to the lamb. Only negative……Just a little pricy from a portion perspective. Would have been the perfect value if I could have had a salad as part of my meal.

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   LynneB

   Hertfordshire

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Fabulous restaurant. Great decor and ambience. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Calgary

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The food was absolutely delicious!! We loved the atmosphere and the service was wonderful.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Celebrated special occasion. All was very good except we ordered a Tomahawk steak for 2 and it was very tough and chewy and not very flavorful at all. Otherwise everything else was excellent. Staff was very nice and service was great. Ambiance perfect and bar staff superb. Can’t blame them on steak but should check quality before serving. Maybe even offer to return and offer another cut. I’ll still go back when I’m in town again.

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   SeanM

   Toronto

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Definitely the best restaurant we visited in Banff. Had the bison riveted on our 2nd visit which was outstanding. Service is always exceptional and chance to eat out on the terrace much appreciated.

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   MichaelT

   Exclusive

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   For visitors from the UK unfortunately the cost of restaurant food is too expensive compared to the UK. The food was very basic but well presented and tasty. The service was good and friendly too.

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   Senthil

   Aberdeen

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Excellent quality food. Great service. Definitely worth visiting

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   Diane

   Miami

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Wonderful!

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    IsabelleL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Just wow! Very good food, the service was perfect. Everything taste amazing. Good wine list (a beautiful nature orange wine on the list).

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    LeeLeeLee

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Good to ask for light salt if you don't want too much.

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    Cmcm

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

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    Fabulous dining experience! Pricey but worth it, our waiter was so nice and the food was delicious! I would love to eat here again!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The food is overpriced and small portions. Ambience and layout is alright. Would not go again.

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    MichaelW

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2022

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    Amazing food and vibes

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    lizab

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

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    The rack of lamb was spectacular, well trimmed, perfectly cooked, with a potato dish to die for. A truly great wine list featuring Canadian wines.

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    plsafoodie

    Portland

    10 reviews

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    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

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    We ordered the Bison Burgers and beer. The burger was tasty. The menu is limited. The place is pretty pricey but it’s understandable being in a touristy town.

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    Bdot612

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2022

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    Food was incredible - got the bison ribeye, beef tenderloin, and lamb chops - all highly recommended. Open kitchen so if you’re lucky enough you can watch them work

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    evie

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

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    Four of us had dinner at Bison and we shared everything we ordered. The food was very well presented and deliciously prepared. None of the plates were particularly large, but with 3 appetizers, 2 main courses and 2 shared desserts we left feeling satisfied. The service was outstanding with super friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Highly recommend Bison.

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    StantonS

    Yosemite

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

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    Some of the best food in Banff

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    ElizabethT

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2022

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    Loved our experience at the Bison! The special (bison tomahawk) and the wine recommended was great and menu was focused on local & sustainable food. Great place to go for our honeymoon!

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    JohnB

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

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    Amazing food, prepared expertly. Our server gave us the right amount of attention and provided very good wine descriptions. Pricy but worth it.

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    darcyh

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

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    Food was very good, not sure it is worth the high price though. Service was good, but they really hussle you along. Table turn over seems important.

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23. KN

    KaylaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

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    The staff are incredible, the food was exceptional and the room is beautiful. Highly recommend this spot in Banff!

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    kimh

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

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    The eggplant was under cooked and hard. When we let the server know. He was indifferent. Also voiced concern that a rare steak was charred on the outside. Again unconcerned

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    LVRD

    South Wales

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

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    Loved the food, ambience, cocktails and service was great too. Would highly recommend to people visiting Banff to try Bison!

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    MitchellP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

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    Amazing cocktails, food was delicious with amazing attention to detail. Romantic and fun; our favorite spot in Banff so far

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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

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    We dine at the Bison every time we visit Banff and we always have good experiences. The atmosphere is nice. The service is great and the food is excellent.

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    TimothyH

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

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    From start to finish we loved our dinner at the Bison. Nick our server was so lovely and knowledgeable on the drinks and menu. He recommended an IPA to my husband which has ended up being one of his favourites! The duck main was delicious , 10/10!

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    JeffC

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

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    Great restaurant! We’re a party of three so selected different starters and mains. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained everything on the menu so it was easy to make food choices. Every dish was well prepared and cooked perfectly. Highly recommended!

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    John

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

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    Food and wine were great. Our server was amazing, so knowledgeable and attentive. An asset to the restaurant.

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    Sarah

    Pittsburgh

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

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    Everything about this restaurant was amazing!!! The service was excellent!!!! Highly recommend the duck!!!!!

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32. BN

    BairdN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2022

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    A delicious selection of local ingredients and a thoughtful menu combine with attentive service and a stunning view to make a great evening. A wonderful memory for our trip to Banff!

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    jennyp

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

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    Nice location One main dish came a little cold and had to be returned - but they managed the situation well and offered a small reduction on the bill

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34. CM

    CMeff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

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    Absolutely wonderful experience. Unique but satisfying menu, highly knowledgeable and kind service, and beautiful views and atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

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    BURRATA WAS So small, literally A BOUT 2 tablespoons of size or even smaller, 24$, Do not Order the Pasta, very average and salty. bison sirloin was okay, The only really good meal we had was Black Cod Crudo

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    DavidW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

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    Lovely food in a nice setting. Attentive staff. Pricey for what we had but hood quality.

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    Nick

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

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    For what we paid, we left the Bison very hungry. Some aspects of our three course meal were tasty, while others had barely any flavor at all. We wrote on our reservation that it was our honeymoon and we seated in a spot without a good view. Our drinks were outstanding, and was the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, this just isn’t worth what you pay.

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    Melissa

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

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    Excellent and inventive food. We loved the southern maitakes with hot honey and the burrata was superb. Great cocktails that were well balanced and subtle. Our servers Chris and a guy that resembled Chris were attentive and made great suggestions. Fabulous experience overall.

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    Lily

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

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    Food was delicious and our server was very knowledgeable and kind! Would definitely come back again!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2022

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    Best meal of my year. Very nice tataki and seared steelhead was just right: skin crispy and flesh rare. Sour cherry sorbet not too sweet. If they had an espresso machine it would be perfect. Really, no excuse not to, these days.

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