The Banff Keg
Two locations – Banff Caribou Lodge and 117 Banff Ave downtown
(403) 762-4442 or (403) 760-3030 (downtown)
Friendly staff and lots of great food to choose from. Traditional chicken, steak and burger restaurant with a flair for the extraordinary and a taste of California.
Reservations appreciated | Open daily from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
The Bistro
229 Bear Street
(403) 762-8900
Affiliated with the internationally noted Restaurant Le Beaujolais, this more casual, cozy spot is open daily for lunch and dinner. We take pride in our affordable menu offerings and our extensive, reasonably priced wine list with most wines available by the glass. Lunch entrees from $6.50. Dinner entrees from $10.00. Recommended by “Where to eat in Canada”.
Reservations appreciated | Visa, MC, Amex
Bumper’s Beef House
603 Banff Avenue
(403) 762-2622
“If you haven’t been to Bumpers, you haven’t been to Banff” is the motto of this popular family restaurant – a Banff tradition since 1975. Fun, efficient service and good value complement the Alberta beef specialties and all-you-can-eat salad bar. Prime rib, steaks and baby back ribs are house favourites. The Loft Lounge is a favourite local watering hole featuring pub game. Entrees are $8-$19.
Open daily from 4:30 pm | Amex, MC, Visa
Caboose Steak & Lobster
Junction of Elk and Lynx Streets
(403) 762-3622 or 762-2102
Dining at the “Railroad Station”, presenting a choice of lobster, crab, charbroiled steaks, or Alberta prime rib, accompanied by a cart brimming with fresh vegetables. Dinner for two with wine $35 – $50. Lounge is adjacent to the restaurant.
Major credit cards | Open daily at 5:00 pm. | Fully Licensed | CAA – AMA – AAA
Earl’s
229 Banff Avenue, Upstairs
(403) 762-4414
Bright, loud and friendly. Extensive fresh food menu which draws from Canadian, Mexican, Cajun and Oriental backgrounds. Daily specials and consistent quality assures your satisfaction.
Open everyday from 11:30 am to midnight
Grizzly House Fondue Dining
207 Banff Avenue
(403) 762-4055
For lovers and hedonists. A choice of fourteen fondues including Bourguignonne, Neuchatel, Seafood, Oriental, Buffalo, Chocolate, Venison, Lobster, Prawns, Mushroom & Rattlesnake. Dinner from $18.95 – $32.95.
Seating daily 11:30 am – 12 pm | Reservations appreciated
Hard Rock Cafe
137 Banff Avenue
(403) 760-2347
Classic burgers and grub in a rock and roll atmosphere. Family style restaurant with friendly service and great food.
Lounge downstairs, restaurant upstairs
Melissa’s Restaurant, Bar & Patio
Corner of Lynx and Caribou Streets
(403) 762-5511
Enjoy a taste of the real Banff in our delightful and unique building that has been a landmark here since 1928. It’s part of the Banff tradition to dine with us and enjoy the warmth and flavour of the Rockies. We take great pride in preparing meals and appetizers for appetites of all sizes.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Paris’ Restaurant
114 Banff Avenue
(403) 762-3554
Great Steaks, Seafood & Schnitzel at reasonable prices await you at this Euro-Canadian decorated restaurant. Established in 1903 by the Paris family and carried on since 1963 by the Treutler family. This is Banff’s oldest family eating establishment, and for good reason!
Reservations welcome | Major credit cards accepted
Rose & Crown
202 Banff Avenue
(403) 762-2121
Enjoy traditional English fare indoors or on the summer patio. Well known for fish & chips and shepherd’s pie, and offering the usual pub grub like burgers and fries.
Amex, MC, Visa | Nightly entertainment and drinking
Wild Bill’s Legendary Saloon
201 Banff Avenue
(403) 762-0333
So you’ve finished bustin’ a couple broncs and branded a couple hundred head of heifers – now its chow time. The grub is grilled and there’s a lot of it. Chicken and rib combo rules the west.
Amex, MC, Visa | Country Western dancing at night