The last time I was in Banff, Block was not around. That's too bad because it would have made my stay better. This visit we enjoyed the cheese and charcuterie board with its 4 meats, 4 cheeses, tapenade, and various nuts. It was fantastic and enough for two. We also tried the fried chicken skewers with the spicy mayo dip. These were a flavor explosion. If you like a little spice with your cocktail, try their margarita with the chopped chili pepper. The heat was perfect. But the cocktail to be topped is the mezquito which is like a mojito, but made with the smoky richness of mezcal. It was amazing! Ryan and the staff at the restaurant made our visit enjoyable and we look forward to our next trip. These two foodies will definitely be back!
After being unable to get a table the night before for dinner, we went back for lunch. Had a bunch of appetizers, 3 dips with Naan (Hummus, Edamame/Ava ado, and a third sauce which I forget what was in it), had 4 Oysters with a Maple Rye Mingonette, and then had the Red Devil Humboldt Calamari... All 3 appetizers were out of this world good! Some of the best Calamari I've ever had, the Oysters were unreal, perfect balance of flavour, and the dips were awesome. Could use a bit more Naan for the dips, but all in all, my wife and I had an absolutely stellar experience. I highly recommend trying this place! Thank you!
This is a “must visit” when you come to Banff!! We stumbled upon this gem and so happy we did! It’s small and quaint and the food was killer. We visited twice and both times were memorable and delish. Don’t skip it! If you are a true foodie you will appreciate the cuisine
Good restaurant. The three dips and naan appetizer was excellent. The burger and chicken sandwich were decent. The cold ramen soup was really good.
The service was prompt and friendly.
Overall, a good restaurant (as my first sentence states).
It was amazing experience. The food and service were great. The menu seemed a little confusing but the food food so good I'll remember forever that tuna that was melting in my mouth.
Walked in and was surprised of how small and cozy the place was. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The food was delicious, very flavourful and the presentation was awesome. The rum selection top notch. Definitely will be back!!!!
Luckily the food was actually delicious, because the service kinda sucked. Server Never really checked back on us too see how the food was tasting. Usually I don't care but I wanted to order another drink, but the server seemed as if she did not want to come back to our table. She would literally put the food down then leave so quickly I couldn't get a word in....
The interior is very loud and cramped. You literally are eating with the table next to you so it's pretty awkward.
They also have a good selection of vegan/vegetarian options. However this place is quite expensive, but worth it in my opinion. Usually tapas restaraunts are quite pricey. For two of us our bill was about 60 bucks.
I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Banff!
Wow. Speechless. Original. Fusion. Classy. We ate the calamari, chicken on a skewer, shrimp, duck rolls, lettuce wraps. We might have been a bit inebriated and really hungry but the food was excellent. There's only a few hidden gems in Banff and I put this one at the top of my list for creativity and passion. Every dish was great and I can't wait to go back to make sure it wasn't a one off. No wonder it was so busy when we went there!
Modern restaurant fare, local owners serving food and pouring drinks. Small plates to share, good wine and cocktail menu, fun atmosphere. Limited seating, so make reservations.
I loved this place ! The menu is great with lots of good choices, reasonable prices and perfect for sharing. However the drink menu is quite pricey, so I will not be drinking here - $12.50-$13 for cocktails.
The restaurant is very small but they have some outdoor seating which was really nice !! We shared the pork belly lettuce wraps and beef tataki rolls. They were both so flavourful I would order them again in a heartbeat. The table next to us ordered the calamari and it looked fantastic too. I definitely have a few more items I would like to try. So I will be back !!!
I came here with friends for a Saturday night dinner. We made reservations in advance, and it is a good thing we did as this place had limited seating. The food and drinks were pretty good (nothing groundbreaking), although for how cramped it was, I do not think I would come back with a large group.
Definitely better for a date night. I don't mind the hipster vibe, and the bottom line is that this is one of a shrinking bunch of non-chain restaurants in Banff. I will go back and give them another try, and recommend that if it isn't too busy, you check them out as well.
Far better than I thought based on the reviews. Definitely a Westernized Tapas-style bar. We ended up ordering about six dishes total plus a dessert to share. Expensive bill for the amount of food, but the sauces were to die for so we were not too upset. Definitely a "hipster" small bar, and with really friendly service. Perfect for evening snacking too as the kitchen didn't stop serving until 10:30pm, unlike a few other food places around town.
Super cool vibe. This small yet mighty place is great for intimate experiences and I guarantee you won’t leave without making a new friend or two. The highlight of this place by far is the drinks, they are sophisticated and a fair price. The food was good but a bit over priced, yet still tasty. Our bartender Reese was friendly and courteous. Highly recommend this place but be ready to spend money.
Such a cool little restaurant in the heart of banff. Would highly recommend it. It’s Asian fusion flavors . Everything from the hostess to our server Kaz was awesome. We loved the two dishes we ordered. Loved the risotto especially.. It was so flavorful. They have gluten free options and also clearly marked on the menu, which is always so helpful. We did have to wait like 40 minutes for a table as they are a small restaurant. If you can try and make reservations.
Restaurant is busy, staff are friendly.
Food tastes OK overall.
- pulled duck poutine: meat is tender and flavorful, though the sauce is a bit too salty.
- katsu curry bowl: bread coated deep fried pork cutlet with curry sauce, on top of rice. The rice is a bit soft and sticky.
I’ve attempted going to this place for dinner about twice and it had about 30-40min waiting list for indoor seating. However for patio seating on a chilly day? We got to sit immediately! If you follow this strategy make sure you wear warm clothes.
I’d say after trying the food and service it was well worth it. We ordered the Asian lettuce wraps, one with pulled duck and the other with pork belly. They arrived with a spicy sauce, a peanut sauce, lettuce, kimchi, and the chosen meat. Crafting your lettuce wrap was simple and delicious. We also tried the karaage and it was very crisp, but it def needed some sauce which it thankfully came with.
Also don’t be shy to ask for a straw if you order a cocktail!
Overall my favorite place to eat in Banff and I’m glad we gave it a try.
Had a great time here and loved all the food we ordered! It’s easy to miss this spot if you don’t know about it, and I will be recommending this place to anyone heading to Banff.
The highlight for me was Korean BBQ Saikoro Steak; it was soo tender and juicy. My mouth is watering just thinking about it and I’d come back just for that alone!
As for drinks, I had a passionfruit mojito - slightly disappointed as it wasn’t minty or limey to me at all and was really just like a passionfruit soda. Tasty, nonetheless! I’d like to try their beet cocktail next time.
Nice cosy place. Food is very flavorful and well presented. I have had most of the small plates and they are excellent for sharing. The curry ramen was full of flavor and had a hint of heat. The "UnBeetable" cocktail was excellent. The server was polite and answered any questions we had in regards to the dishes. Will be back again
We didn’t quite think through dinner plans and ended up at Block. I’m so glad we did! The drinks were amazing, the food was flavorful and well executed. We had the truffle fries, bao buns, karaage chicken skewers, and calamari. The food was tapas style so you get a little bit of everything. We devoured all of it, me and my family of four. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was fun. I thought Block was wonderfully different from the other food options in downtown Banff. (Pictured are the passion fruit mojito, the before and after, and the truffle fries)
100% must try while you're here in Banff! I will fly back out here for the mountain ranges, beautiful lakes, and then stop by here for a great meal. I got the pork belly lettuce wraps and the pork belly bao buns, both deserve high praise. The pork was so tender and flavorful, the sauce in the buns and sauce for the wraps were incredible. The kimchi... I don't like kimchi but I actually finished it all, my wife was baffled that I actually liked it. This restaurant will be on my mind when I fly back to the states, will be back to try more of the menu when I come back.
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