The Fat Ox of Banff

The Fat Ox of Banff reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. M

   Michelle VIP

   Calgary35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved it so much we came back the next day!! We were able to be seated in Mathieu’s section again and he was spectacular…again!! Here is a man who truly loves his job and it shows in EVERYTHING he does! From the wine and cocktail recommendations to all of the food on the menu! We wanted to try something different than the night before and we were impressed yet again! We shared the Winter Bruschetta which was so full of flavour! I never would have thought of using butternut squash for this but it was incredible! Even the flavour of the toasted bread was great! We then had the Roasted Chicken Breast and the Beef Short Rib…bravo! So delicious! The way the flavours were combined to create these dishes was fantastic!! Truly, this restaurant is a gem! We are complete foodies and are really picky when we go out and this place just checks off all of the boxes! Next time we are back in Banff we will for sure be back!! Grazie mille❤️
   

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   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 3 days ago

   Grazie mille for your incredible review and for dining with us not once, but twice during your visit. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that both of your experiences were so memorable, and we’re honored to have impressed foodies as discerning as yourselves. It’s wonderful to know you loved the Winter Bruschetta, Roasted Chicken Breast, and Beef Short Rib; our team takes great pride in creating dishes that are as flavorful as they are unique. We’ll be sure to pass along your heartfelt compliments to Mathieu; he’ll be so happy to hear how much his passion, knowledge, and care elevated your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back the next time you’re in Banff; thank you for considering us a gem and for your kind words. Best regards, Fat Ox Family
   

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   Stan

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The Fat Ox really is one of the top restaurants in Banff. The menu is very well put together and the food rather excellently done. Well worth a visit while in Banff.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 6 March 2025

   Hi Stan Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review and the high praise. We look forward to seeing you on your next to Banff
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Houston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kieran was amazing! Top lad and made the experience great
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 3 March 2025

   Thank you for the 5 star review!
   

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   Jeremy

   Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great meal, lovely atmosphere, staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend ‘ The Fat Ox ‘ as it was recommended to me :)
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 5 March 2025

   Hi Jeremy Thank you for the 5 star review! We are happy to hear that we lived up to the recommendation. See you on your next visit.
   

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   Kim

   Columbus8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was great. Had the winter bruschetta and pork and scallops. Very nice place.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 3 March 2025

   Hi Kim Thank you for the 5 star review!
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Tallahassee22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious meal top to bottom. Fun cocktails, great wine rec from our awesome server. The elk meatballs!
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 26 February 2025

   Hi Jennifer Thank you for the amazing 5 star review! We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your experience. See you on your next visit.
   

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   JENNY

   New York City13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The restaurant had a dusty haze when we walked in for our 6:45 dinner reservation. I had Asked the hostess if there was a problem with the kitchen ventilation- After we were seated, the hostess came to explain that it was an incident with the ongoing construction on the other side of the restaurant wall. She even offered for us to leave, if we didn't feel comfortable staying. But we stayed - Food was very good- we shared a kale Caesar, which was interesting and good- but nothing like a Caesar. My husband had the slow cook pork and I had the spaghetti with elk meatballs- very tasty; and a bottle of Italian red wine. So yes, a very nice meal with good service (after a waiter mix-up which delayed us being helped)- but I believe the restaurant should have offered us some consideration for the dust issue.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 25 February 2025

   Hi Jenny Thank you for the review. Our apologies about the construction, it was definitely an unexpected nuisance. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Banff.
   

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   Catalina

   Calgary1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 24 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Really tasty food and wonderful drinks! I went with my husband for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. We loved the brushetta! The main dish was really good, (we would like more vegetrarian options, but was fine) the service was excepcional!! Mateo was so nice, he helped us a lot with the menu and the talk with him was incredible. The drinks and wines were amazing!
   

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   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 26 February 2025

   Hi Catalina Thank you for the feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. See you on your next visit.
   

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   Peckish

   Vancouver36 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 24 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We enjoyed our meal at the Fat Ox. The endive & radicchio salad with blue cheese & walnuts was refreshing & light. The winter bruschetta with squash was flavour & the bread for the bruschetta was tasty. The Arctic Char was delicious, particularly the fennel salad on top & the beans. The waiter was friendly & attentive at first, but as the room filled up, they seemed a bit stretched & they may have had a few too many tables to manage. But they were friendly, professional & helpful when accommodating an allergy. The design of the room is lovely. However, I suggest not sitting at one of the tables near the door. As the 2nd, inner door, was open, it let a cold draft in intermittently. We plan to return again this week, as the menu has so many interesting options & the meal we had was delicious.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 24 February 2025

   Hi Peckish Thank you for feedback about your experience. We look forward to seeing you again this week.
   

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    Kira

    Vancouver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Beautiful ambience with soft light, classy furniture, attractive decorations. Exceptional service, best we have had in a long time (Matthieu). Mussels were divine and the mains were delicious.
    

    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on 24 February 2025

    Hi Kira Thank you for the 5 star review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the personable service, warm atmosphere and delicious food. See you on your next visit.
    

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