Where is the Best in Banff... by Taxi Mike!

Best Gourmet

The Fat Ox (403) 762-3848 • 415 Banff Ave • Menu
An exciting new dining experience. The Fat Ox is a freshly renovated restaurant bringing you a modern twist on Alpine Italian cuisine, inspired by the rich flavors of Northern Italy!

Maple Leaf Grille & Lounge (403) 760-7680 • 137 Banff Ave. Menu
Classic Canadian flavours for a truly unique dining experience!

The Bison Restaurant & Terrace (403) 762-5550 • 211 Bear St. • Menu
Voted Top Ten Fine Dining restaurants in Canada!

Evergreen (403) 760-6974 • 459 Banff Ave. • Menu
The best of Canadian Regional Cuisine in a classic setting.

Lupo Restaurante (403) 985-9180 • 208 Wolf St. • Menu
Upscale Italian restaurant in a modern street inspired setting!

Best Mountain Casual

Balkan (403) 762-3454 • 120 Banff Ave. • Menu
Try the Athenian baked stuffed chicken breast. mmm!

The Eddie Burger + Bar (403) 762-2230 • 137 Banff Ave. • Menu
Gourmet burgers, babes & beer at this small burger bar!

St. James’ Gate • (403) 762-9355 • 207 Wolf St. • Menu
This nice casual Irish pub was actually built in Dublin!

Farm & Fire (403) 760-3298 • 333 Banff Ave • Menu
Menu features the freshest ingredients from local Canadian farmers!

Three Bears Brewery (403) 985-8038 • 205 Bear Street Menu
From the Alberta striploin to the avocado melt... and the Beer!

Maclab (403) 762-6141 • 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive (Banff Centre) Menu
Casual dining with expansive mountain views from the side of Tunnel Mountain.

Best Healthy

Nourish(403) 760-3933 • 211 Bear St. • Menu
Banff's only fully plant-based menu, offering healthy comfort food and endless Gluten-free options. THE Vegetarian, Vegan, restaurant!

Balkan (403) 762-3454 • 120 Banff Ave. • Menu
Experience the fresh and healthy diet of Greece and the Mediterranean!

Block (403) 985-2887 • 201 Banff Ave. (on Caribou) • Menu
Global cuisine with the freshest of ingredients!

Best Family

The Old Spaghetti Factory (403) 760-2779 • 2nd fl. Cascade Shops Menu
Fuel up the family with pasta and more, before your mountain adventures! We are offering Pick-Up, Curbside and Delivery! Online ordering.

Melissa’s MisSteak (403) 762-5511 • 201 Banff Ave. • Menu
One of the oldest family restaurant at a new location!

Tommy’s (403) 762-8888 • 120 Banff Ave. Menu
Bring the kids in and say Hi to Tommy! Comfort food plus!

Elk & Oarsman • (403) 762-4616 • 119 Banff Ave. Menu
Family’s are always welcome at the Elk! Comfort food menu! Sportsbar atmosphere!

High Rollers (403) 7605300 • 110 Banff Ave. • Menu
Pizza, burgers and 10-pin Bowling! Perfect for the family!

Boston Pizza (403) 762-2192 • 2nd fl. 225 Banff Ave. Menu
Lots to choose from with a very family friendly menu!

Where is the Best...

Bakery - Wild Flour Bakery Bakery(403) 760-5074 • 211 Bear St. • Menu
Artisan Bakery featuring fresh breads, healthy sandwiches and tasty treats!

Buffet - Crave (403) 760-3255 • 201 Lynx St. • Menu
Breakfast buffet till 9:30. Also Gourmet Sunday Brunch starting at 10am!

Burger - The Eddie Burger + Bar (403) 762-2230 • 137 Banff Ave. • Menu
Build your own Gourmet burgers and great drinks! How can you go wrong!

Cajun/Creole - Tooloulou's (403) 762-2633 • 204 Caribou St. Menu
From Creole Jambalaya to Rajun Cajun Shrimp. Very nice!

Chicken - Balkan (403) 762-3454 • 120 Banff Ave. • Menu
Try the Athenian baked stuffed chicken breast. mmm!

Chicken Wings - Wing Shack (403) 762-4440 • 101 Eagle Cr., Industrial Compound Menu
Most loved by the locals! Hidden in the Compound. Delivery available!

Curry - Indian Curry House (587) 222-8779 • 225 Banff Ave. Menu
Straight from the curry pot and the tandoor!

Fondue - Grizzley House (403) 762-4055 • 207 Banff Ave. • Menu
Fabulous fondues including the exotic and the eclectic!

Hidden - Ramen Arashi (403) 760-0908 • 2nd fl. Sundance Mall - 215 Banff Ave. Menu
Great noodle restaurant hidden on the 2nd floor in Sundance Mall!

Lamb - Balkan (403) 762-3454 • 120 Banff Ave. • Menu
Their signature dish Arni Psito (Roasted Lamb) is fantastic!

Late Night - The Eddie Burger + Bar (403) 762-2230 • 137 Banff Ave. • Menu
Serving gourmet burgers as late as they are allowed to!

Munchies - Aardvark's (403) 762-5500 • 304 Caribou St. • Menu
Pizza, subs, tacos, wings, poutine, donairs... open till 3am!

Nachos - Nourish (403) 760-3933 • 211 Bear St. • Menu
27 ingredients including everything from house-made salsa and queso to exotic fruits!

Noodles - Ramen Arashi (403) 760-0908 • 2nd fl. Sundance Mall - 215 Banff Ave. Menu
Raved about by the locals! And the locals know noodles!

Poutine - Banff Poutine (403) 985-3333 • 223 Bear St. • Menu
Small Poutine restaurant thats got all the locals talking!

Salads - Nourish (403) 760-3933 • 211 Bear St. • Menu
Fulfilling salads of Middle Eastern and Vietnamese inspiration, plus a warm quinoa and veggie bowl.

Sandwiches - Evelyn’s Coffee World (403) 762-2000 • 215 Banff Ave. • Menu
Fat, just like you expect them. Eat in or take out.

Seafood - Tooloulou's (403) 762-2633 • 204 Caribou St. Menu
The name means Fiddler Crab. Very nice Creole style Bistro.

Spaghetti - The Old Spaghetti Factory (403) 760-2779 • 2nd fl. Cascade Shops Menu
Fuel up the family with pasta and more, before your mountain adventures! Pick-Up available! Online ordering.

Sushi - Sushi Bistro (403) 762-4000 • 208 Caribou St. Menu
Open for takeout 2-7pm! You have to choose from the 42 types of sushi and more!

Tapas - El Toro (403) 762-2520 • 429 Banff Ave. • Menu
Spanish Tapas (All Home made from Scratch) that you can enjoy as a starter or a few as a main course!

Vegetarian - Nourish (403) 760-3933 • 211 Bear St. • Menu
Banff's only fully plant-based menu, offering healthy comfort food and endless Gluten-free options. THE Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free restaurant!