Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Banff / Canmore

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Updated 05 December 2024

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änkôr

4.9

4.9 (723)

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 Julie Hélie 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

Matthew

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

A true hidden gem. A true mind blowing experience.

Grapes

4.9

4.9 (293)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Banff

About the restaurant

This historic, charming room was originally established in 1926 as a writing room and a place for people to gather their thoughts, share experiences and converse with family and friends. Enjoy the entertaining, interactive atmosphere of Grapes Wine Bar, a dining experience like no other.

Enjoy the charming intimate space of our Grapes Cellar with the food and drink you've come to love from Grapes. Available for private bookings for 6-24 guests.

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Julien

Dined on 14 Nov 2024

Dana was great as usual ! Great hidden gem in Banff

Gaucho Brazilian Barbecue-Canmore

4.7

4.7 (80)

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.

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Patricia

Dined 6 days ago

If you are eating keto, you will love this place. It is one price ($65 each, I believe) for all you can eat meat, cooked like Brazilian BBQ, along with some very nice salads and other sides. I enjoyed everything I ate, and we ate a lot! It is a hurried experience, as the hot swords of meat are rushed from table to table so that you receive the meat hot. And you get a small portion each time so that you can enjoy the variety. It is a different dining experience but worth a try.

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360 Dome Experience Fairmont Banff Springs

4.9

4.9 (174)

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.

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Tracy

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

This was the most magical experience. The service was over the top and would recommend this to anyone.

Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.9

4.9 (1353)

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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MarkVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We don’t think you can beat the food and wine at Eden. As good as the food is the staff actually shine brighter. Julian and Matt were amazing as was everyone else we talked to.

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Experience

Signature Cellar Experience

Chuck's Steakhouse & Patio

4.8

4.8 (2054)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Banff

About the restaurant

OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada. Banff’s most luxe restaurant, Chuck’s Steakhouse features an exclusive collection of the highest quality, locally sourced Alberta beef served up in a stylish ranch-inspired dining room with panoramic mountain views. Our in-house dry aged, 100% Alberta beef is grilled over hardwood and mesquite, then finished to perfection under an 1800-degree broiler. Chuck's Steakhouse is the true Alberta beef experience.
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Chuck's offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.
Mountain-view private rooms / Total venue experiences
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Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
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ShaneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The table side made Caesar salad is very good! The cowboy cut ribeye was awesome!

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Experience

🥂 Chuck's NYE Celebration

Experience

🥩 Best of Alberta | $79 Three Course Menu

Post Hotel Dining Room

4.8

4.8 (173)

CAN$51 and over

European

Lake Louise

About the restaurant

Nestled amidst the serene Canadian pines, The Dining Room's inviting ambiance features fresh-cut flowers, sparkling crystal, and the warm glow of a grand fireplace, creating the perfect setting for an extraordinary meal.
At the heart of our restaurant is the remarkable four-course Table d'Hôte menu, crafted by the acclaimed European-trained Executive Chef Hans Sauter. His expertise brings a blend of international flavors and techniques to each dish, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Awarded “Best Food in the Americas” by Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List, The Dining Room also boasts a Wine Spectator “Grand Award” winning cellar. With over 20,000 bottles and 3,600 selections, our wine list is among the most extensive in the country, carefully curated by our expert Wine Director Julian Simard-Gillis.
Experience the artistry of this exceptional duo that has made The Dining Room a destination in itself.

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MattVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

What a fantastic culinary delight. Top notch service in the midst of The Rockies.

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Experience

Premium Wine Experience “Grand Crus of Burgundy”

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.8

4.8 (2915)

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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MVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Second time here. First time in September … had great food and service and vowed to be back. We did in December. Roasted broccoli is still GREAT. So is the duck with a hint of curry. This restaurant is a “must try” if you come to Banff and stay for dinner. Wife and I will come back again next year.

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Experience

$39 Chef's Menu at The Bison 🍽️

Experience

🎉Bison Early NYE Dinner

Experience

🥂Bison NYE Celebration

LUPO Italian Ristorante & Patio

4.7

4.7 (1497)

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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Roy

Dined 3 days ago

Shared dishes were delicious and more than enough for 4 people! Pastas and chicken Parmesan fantastic Tiramisu also can feed 3-4!all was delicious!

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Experience

🤌The Italian Happy Hour - $16 Pizza & Pasta

Experience

🎉Lupo Italian NYE Celebration

Experience

🍕$16 Pizza Night @ LUPO

The Fat Ox of Banff

4.8

4.8 (113)

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!

Brunch 10am-2pm
Apertivo 2pm-4pm (only food menu available during this time, unavailable December 31st)
Dinner 4pm- 10pm

Top review

Tim

Dined today

Very impressed with your visit to The Fat Ox. We didn't plan specifically to be there for happy hour but we took advantage of the small plates menu and ordered seven or eight different items. We thoroughly enjoyed all, the shrimp scampi dish, and the gorgonzola gnocchi were our favorites. Service was great, atmosphere was great, all in all we were very happy.

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