TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Banff - Updated November 2024

Maple Leaf Steak & Seafood

87/100 (4528 ratings)

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"Decent food at a reasonable price for Banff.Some of the best food in downtown Banff for the price class, which of course is more pricey..."

David Reviews

"We were able to get a seat here when all other places we wanted to go to were booked out. The overall presentation and ambience is nice, but we were..."

Jamin65

"Beautiful restaurant in the mountains! The wood decor is so cozy and warm. And the food is omg! Been there twice, on my first visit we had the elk..."

Audrey Bahnam

"Here for lunch, great meal. We had a lovely Cobb and a fantastic quiche. Our Waitress from Western Australia was a real find. Will be back for..."

Richard

"Ambience was AMAZINGService was AMAZINGFood was also AMAZINGI really loved the experience and left feeling happy with our..."

Pamela Vianne Tan

"Amazing! They made our anniversary extra special. Great food and atmosphere! And to top it off, best service we have had in a while. I will be..."

Chochito76

"Went for dinner as a party of 4. We had the duck, bison, bass and stuffed chicken main. All were really flavorful and delicious. For dessert we had..."

Katie Elizabeth

"My friend and I came here for dinner this past weekend and enjoyed the food thoroughly. We ordered the Calamari and French Onion Soup to start. The..."

Bite On This YYC

"Pretty average place. The decor is beautiful but the food is nothing too special. Eggs Benedict was good, cooked nicely and the capers were a great..."

S.W

"Nice little stop on a main Street in Banff. Had the wild game burger and caesar salad, and it was delicious! I wouldn't recommend the wild game..."

Micheline Gaudet

"The Maple Leaf restaurant is an important one for me because it is where I took my girlfriend for our anniversary after she agreed to throw away her..."

Johnny L.

"Nice rustic cabin style motif, we were situated in a back area with a large moose's head towering over our table. Ordered the wild game burger with a..."

Mathew Lothian

"My friends and I went for dinner here during that food festival. It was such a delight. Food was amazing, cooked proper. If you are looking for a..."

Ashley Allen

"Amazing decor and great service. The appy was so good. We tried the baked goat cheese. Highly recommend it! I had the gnocchi for my meal and my..."

Hungry Hungry Hippos

"Duck was a little bland in flavour, but the creme brûlée saved half a point I would say. Venue is great, however I think it is slightly overpriced...."

Shaydock

"Had dinner here the other night. For appetizers we ordered some oysters and the beef carpaccio. Both were tasty, but presentation was lacking. I..."

Not Nathan

"The Maple Leaf restaurant is an important one for me because it is where I took my girlfriend for our anniversary after she agreed to throw away her..."

Johnny L.

"Our favorite lace on Banff for sure. Great atmosphere, service and friendly staff. The Maple Leaf signature dish, B,C.Samon, was perfectly cooked and..."

Sean

"Never thought I would say this, but you have to try their Brie Pear Pizza. (only available on the lunch menu) The flavours go so well together and..."

Snacker

"Favourite family restaurant. We love The Maple Leaf! It's our family's favourite restaurant. We bring all of our out of town guests here for..."

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"Went here for my birthday with my fiancé, food and service was amazing! Unfortunately we were seated at a table that was far from intimate and in..."

Falynn Schellenberg

"Excellent Seafood. We had the two tiers of the possible three tiered seafood. The crab was outstanding, the smoked salmon was delicious, the mussels..."

Oldsam

"Really liked it!. Really enjoyed the entrees we ordered, the Duck and Tenderloin. Very tender, perfectly cooked. Wine list is very big and somewhat..."

Nerd

"Great Canadian Comfort Food!. We stopped here for late breakfast/lunch and really only because it was super cold out and it was the closest place to..."

Qysses

"A friend recommended this place and I was not disappointed ! Food was excellent as well as the wine selection. Was hard to choose with so much..."

Andrea

"The Amazing Surprise!. I have been to the Maple Leaf twice in the past and both times were good. So I wanted to have my birthday party with my..."

CaffeineAddict

"Great food!. Went here for breakfast on the weekend! The food was great and we were all super happy with our meals! The waitress wasn't overly..."

Susan M

"Excellent service. We went.... Excellent service. We went for lunch and had -Eggplant Apple and Cheese Wrap-Pear and Brie PizzaI..."

Kimber

"Fantastic food. Good service, and you get what you pay for. Not..."

I Like To Eat

"18oz ribeye!!!!. The best steak i have ever had in a resturant!!!!!!!, i ate at saltlik the night be for and had there t-bone, and there was no..."

Paul

"Love!. My boyfriend and I went here after our hike in the mountains. The atmosphere is really nice and we didn't feel under dressed in our jeans, as..."

Anonymous

"Really great food!. Tired of walking around, and unsure of where to eat, hubby and I stumbled into this restaurant. They were busy, but also able to..."

Peaches

"Fantastic food. The meatball and the calamari appetizers were pretty good but the Bison Tenderloin was..."

Steve El

"Wow. I had thought The BIson was the best restaurant in Banff. Well maybe not. Apparently the same owners own both restaurants.The..."

Office Broccoli

"Delicious!. Ate here last September with my mother and we both had lovely meals. The service was attentive, which makes you happier about the almost..."

Jessica Halliday

"Great food!. I went to Maple Leaf on wed evening after I read about it sometime ago on urbanspoon. When I first walked in, the ambiance was great,..."

Pasiphae

"I walked into The Maple Leaf without reading any reviews or checking out the menu so I thought this place was going to be something like Earl's...."

Krunk

"Best restaurant in Banff! Great service, fantastic wine list, always a wonderful..."

Emew

"Yummy food. Super fresh seafood. Nice wine list. Cocktail were good too. Service good. Chocolate soufflé delicious & worth the little wait. One of..."

B

"Great. We ended up in Banff after our other plans fell through and wanted to eat somewhere nice. Made a reservation and arrived a bit early. We were..."

Sarah

"Good variety, nice ambience. We visited the Maple Leaf Grille for lunch, enjoying the creative touch they put on their entrees. Even a hamburger is a..."

Seby

"Braised Lam Shank, Roasted root vegetables, olives, harissa, creme fraiche, almond & apricot gremolata. Apple Crusted Pork Tenderloin Apple sauce,..."

Elsie Hui

"A two tier restaurant and bar, with the elegant and woodsy dining area overseeing the lower more casual lounge..."

Scrumptiously Fit Food

"We're in Banff, people! Ah... Finally.... We can straighten our hunched backs and uncurl our toes, stretch those arms upwards, breath in the fresh..."

Cook.eat.carouse.

"The salmon dish was amazingly good. Surprisingly, the noodles were chilled, but together with the crispy (breadcrumbed and fried) salmon and the..."

Foodhogger

"Really good food. The surf and turf platter for 2 is a fantastic deal. Servers are pleasant and efficient. Tables are a bit small for the amount of..."

fa fa

"My husband and I came here for our Anniversary dinner while in Banff. Service and food were incredible ! Jason was a very knowledgeable friendly..."

Kim VanLeeuwen

"We liked brunch so much at the maple leaf, we went a few times. The interior has a ski lodge atmosphere. Seating indoors or patio. The food was..."

Janet Francis

"Amazing brunch! I got the French toast and it was to die for. The slices of bread were so thick and soft. My fiancé got the farmer’s breakfast and..."

megan mawhinney

"We had a larger group and enjoyed the Taste for Adventure special menu at The Maple Leaf. Though the soup we had was a little under seasoned, that..."

Lauren Fernandes

"We made reservations to have a romantic meal here during our Valentines trip to Banff. We made the reservations a month or so in advance. The Maple..."

Mike Lynds

"We ordered the mussels and Caesar salad for appetizers and 3 seafood linguini for main. Among 2 adults and 1 kid, we were glad that we had ordered..."

Amy C

Block Kitchen And Bar

83/100 (2787 ratings)

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"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..."

Jason Jones

"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,..."

Ryan Legault

"Block: Kitchen and Bar (that’s how it’s phrased) has a novelty wine rack where bottles poke out of the wall. The light fixtures are either..."

Chris Dias

"Unique menu full of flavor. Awesome wait staff! We ate here twice during our stay in Banff. Bison flatbread and pulled duck lettuce wraps. Great..."

Katrina Michel

"Dropped in between the lunch and dinner crowds and relied on the server (great service BTW) for recommendations. After Irish Point oysters as an..."

Mike Fisher

"This is our new favourite place to eat in Banff!!!! Stopped in yesterday for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised! Loved the small quiet..."

Jane Chew

"BEST place in Banff to hang out with friends and girlfriends with delicious tapas that have had a lot of thought put into them along with the..."

Kell Lee

"My mom and I ate lunch here. We had a few appetizers and a salad which the server recommended. All were excellent. Great selection of unique food and..."

Alexandra Hadash

"Fantastic!! First night in Banff, celebrating our 10th anniversary. Popped in here and couldn't be happier...everything we tried was delicious and..."

Colleen Peters

"My husband and I chose Block for its urban and modern atmosphere, and were so impressed by the food! The calamari was cooked perfectly, and the..."

Lynnette Lund

"Great service. Food was rocking. These guys tHe simple ingredients and make mouth watering small plates. Great place for a quick nosh. Suggested..."

Cody Staus

"LOVE this place! The food is outstanding, the atmosphere is cozy & inviting, the staff is friendly and efficient. My friend and I stopped in for..."

Claire Wenstrom

"Absolutely the best food in Banff. I've been in Banff skiing for 25 years and enjoyed this little gem more than any other restaurant during that..."

Silvya Mazerolle

"If I were a Banff resident I'd LIVE at this place. (As it was, we ate here for lunch AND dinner one day of our visit.) Atmosphere, cocktails, food,..."

Ann Sweeney

"I've been traveling America and Canada for the last couple of weeks and this is the best food I have had on my entire vacation. The food is off the..."

Robert Dickey

"I had the most amazing thai cod curry !Im very impressed with your food !Yummy �Wish we had your resteuruant in Toronto..."

Bo Bonia

"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...."

Julie Dell

"Good restaurant. The three dips and naan appetizer was excellent. The burger and chicken sandwich were decent. The cold ramen soup was really good...."

SR

"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..."

Jane

"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..."

Greg Shewciw

"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...."

JDb_

"Wow. Speechless. Original. Fusion. Classy. We ate the calamari, chicken on a skewer, shrimp, duck rolls, lettuce wraps. We might have been a bit..."

Tmoski

"Modern restaurant fare, local owners serving food and pouring drinks. Small plates to share, good wine and cocktail menu, fun atmosphere. Limited..."

Jjd3

"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,..."

S.W

"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..."

Franco_eats

"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..."

Liz Shaw

"Well I like the atmosphere. Food good. Drinks are awesome. ..."

Check Please

"I have eaten their a few times and always have a good experience! It is a bit expensive, but I don't mind paying for good quality food and service...."

Lauren Smith

"I was told that The Block was the place to eat in Banff. Tried to eat there in the fall, but from outside it looked packed. We decide to try..."

Gizmo's Momma

"Lovely little gem in the center of town. Great flavours and textures on all of the dishes we ordered. Artfully served. We sat and stared at them for..."

Moira Jean

"Block was phenomenal in taste and atmosphere. Cozy little place with a few tables inside and out as well as space at the bar.The food was..."

Misha M

"Amazing calamari... Which was on special. Best I have ever had! The staff was amazing! I love feeling welcome at places :) the scallops were to die..."

Sammibee247

"Excellent food and atmosphere. Unique flavours tastefully done. We had the block salad which was loaded with goods and a lovely mild dressing, the..."

Jenny Anderson

"Block: Kitchen and Bar (that’s how it’s phrased) has a novelty wine rack where bottles poke out of the wall. The light fixtures are either..."

Prince Gastronome

"Fantastic!. I love everything about this restaurant. The small, but stylish interior with a great vibe, the friendly service, but most of all the..."

Donnalaksma

"Absolutely wonderful meal!. We managed to snag a table for dinner without a reservation, and what luck as this was hands down one of the best meals..."

Godspeedette

"The duck poutine? Spectacular. The curry lamb? Outta sight..."

Captain Face Stuffer

"Fantastic!!. So happy that we discovered this hidden gem. The Chef really has a talent. The gal working in the front of house was fab too. She was on..."

Tanya Maria

"Best meal out I've had in a while and for a great price. Boyfriend and I split an order of duck spring rolls, lamb meatballs and split the lamb..."

Alyssa Moore

"Great restuarant. Great foodGreat serviceGreat atmosphere10/10! wish this restaurant was in my neighborhood.Just one thing,..."

Zolaman91

"Small and modern place in Banff. The food was really good. The service was great. The server made a special drink and it was awesome. Had a really..."

YEGirl

"By far my favourite restaurant in Banff. Delicious, hip, cozy, and reasonably priced. Best for groups of..."

Patrick S

"Great joint for a couple beers in a start up atmosphere. Foods easy and good. Really glad this place is in..."

Andrew

"Very pleasant and knowledgable server and friendly assistant chef. All items we selected were wonderful and unique. Reasonable..."

St

"Best place in Banff!. Found this little gem in Banff while browsing Urbanspoon, and it's exactly the place I was looking for! It's a small restaurant..."

Michael Johnston

"Although very small, this restaurant did not disappoint in service and quality of food. I had the pork belly lettuce wraps and my partner had the..."

Zandrie Orgovan

"My husband and I went to this restaurant only knowing that the reviews on Urban Spoon were pretty good. We had read about their bison burgers and how..."

Sylvie De Calgary

"Awesome service, along with great lettuce wraps and a refreshing watermelon splash cocktail! Will recommend this to..."

Sharmaine Whetter

"Totally worth checking out!! Great burger and fries, very unique taste. It's a small place that has..."

Okie

"I have been to The block about 5-6 times since they've opened. I've waited until today to write a review because now I can say they are very..."

Kadie Drake

"Great little bar, excellent food! Im in love with the spicy..."

Melany G McTavish

"Wonderful discovery. Great food, good atmosphere, friendly service but not pretentious! We were told that they had just opened - we're thrilled to..."

Focusgriffintown

"Food is excellent although I haven't tried much of it. The cocktail menu is tremendous I highly recommend the B&B. the service can be a little slow..."

Beastmode

"Checked out this new place sat on the patio great for people watching tried there spicy devil margaritas was told by the owner that the cocktail list..."

Ron Rouben

"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...."

David Nunes

"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..."

RGK Kalra

"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..."

Christina

"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..."

Monica K

"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..."

Janice See

"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..."

Kristian Barkemeyer

"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..."

Kristina Miller

"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...."

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