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Primrose Restaurant
(Restaurants - Canadian)
425 Mountain Ave Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff  T1L 1J2 • 403-762-1841
Distance: ~0.929 km *
        Description: A neutral decor, accented with honey-toned wood, ensures that each diner's attention focuses on the incredible view and the fantastic cuisine. An array of hot and cold appetizers prepares the palate for what's to come. Pastas include a Southern crayfish pappardelle and pink peppercorn smoked chicken and asparagus over penne. Main courses prove tempting as well. Take note of caribou medallions with blackberry sauce or lamb chops with a parmesan olive crust. Alberta beef and a variety of seafood dishes are also great options, and a tofu and vegetable strudel will resonate with vegetarians.
       

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Keg Steakhouse and Bar
(Restaurants - Canadian)
117 Banff Ave Downtown, Banff  T0L 0C0 • 403-760-3030
Distance: ~0.976 km *
        Description: Affordable, casual and ideal for families, this easy-going restaurant is perfect for spur-of-the-moment dining or when you want good, reliable fare. The rustic decor, heavy with wood and stone, lacks pretense and comfortably accommodates diners young and old. The restaurant's real draw is its well-seasoned steaks, although the selection of seafood, pasta, chicken and ribs gets high marks too. At the Caribou Lodge restaurant, the Keg's original Banff location, you'll also find a well-received breakfast buffet. No matter which one you try though, you'll be welcomed and guaranteed to have a good meal.
       

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Jump Start
(Restaurants - Canadian)
206 Buffalo St, Banff  T1L 1A9 • 403-762-0332
Distance: ~0.996 km *
        Description: This busy cafe near the post office serves a lot of people each day. Many of them come for a coffee to go or for a quick bite in the midst of hiking and sightseeing. The interior is simple, with terra cotta-colored walls and bar-height tables and chairs. The menu is more elaborate, with brownies, cookies, cakes, and freshly-scooped ice cream. More substantial items include soups, sandwiches, quiche, sausage rolls and lasagna. To quench your thirst, you'll find juices, bottled water, sodas, and delicious fresh-fruit milkshakes. Easy to get in and out of in a hurry.
       

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Maple Leaf Grille
(Restaurants - Canadian)
137 Banff Ave, Banff  T1L 1C8 • 403-760-7680
Distance: ~1.021 km *
        Description: Full of local character, this wonderful restaurant is a fashionable study in wood, stone, leather, copper and wrought iron. Dining areas and bars upstairs and down accommodate a multitude of guests, who come for the great food, beer and spirits. Representative dishes include flat bread pizzas and lamb burgers; you'll also find cider braised duck, grilled venison loin, beef tenderloin, and roasted breast of chicken. Seafood is available as well, as is a substantial wine list. Patrons frequently come for a good meal and then hang out drinking and socializing later in the evening. An upscale neighborhood bar.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Bruno's Cafe & Grill
(Restaurants - Canadian)
304 Caribou St, Banff  T1L 1B6 • 403-762-8115
Distance: ~1.159 km *
        Description: An easy-going coffee house vibe runs through this brightly-colored place, whose windows open onto the street. Regulars spend hours at a table, nursing coffee drinks and savory dishes. A host of espressos, lattes, chais and spiked coffees is available, and the juice bar serves a variety of your favorite libations. Beer, wine, sodas, milkshakes and floats complete the beverage list. Breakfast includes omelets, bagels, pancakes and traditional fare. There are also burgers, wraps, pizzas, salads and a tempting selection of appetizers and desserts. Come to pick up something quick at the counter, or join the locals and stake out a table of your own. Internet access too.
       

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Muk-a-Muk Bistro & Lounge
(Restaurants - Canadian)
1 Juniper Wy Juniper Hotel, Banff  T1L 1E1 • 403-762-8331 • 403-762-2281
Distance: ~1.160 km *
        Description: Sporting contemporary mountain ambience with leather chairs, a stone fireplace, abundant wood, and a big patio with views of the Bow River Valley, Muk-a-Muk (a Native American word for feast), presents an intriguing menu of regionally influenced dishes that utilize the best produce available. You might start with organic greens dressed with a vinaigrette of Inuit berry tea and lemon, sweet potato crab cakes with milkweed pod and juniper-gin mayo, smoked elk with apple-red onion chutney, or wild game terrine with bannock and red currant jelly. Main course selections have included dark ale braised bison short ribs with wild blueberries and AAA Alberta steak with chipotle-basil-roasted garlic butter. Deliciously different.
       

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Evelyn's Coffee Bar
(Restaurants - Canadian)
201 Banff Ave, Banff  T1L 1A4 • 403-762-0352
Distance: ~1.175 km *
        Description: For a quick bite and real hometown flavor, Evelyn's is tops. Charming Victorian decor with honey-toned woodwork, dried flowers and teapots welcomes visitors into the small shop. The place is a Banff favorite for picking up a terrific cup of coffee and something sweet. Lunch is also popular, and you'll find soups, sandwiches, muffins, and daily specials on order. To get a real taste of the town, sit and enjoy yourself inside or at the single outside table. However, if you've got places to be or appointments to keep, they're happy to pack something for you to take along. It's often busy, but the lines move fast, especially if you get a coffee to go.
        User Rating: 7.4 / 10
       

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Earls
(Restaurants - Canadian)
229 Banff Ave 2nd floor, Banff  T0L 0C0 • 403-762-4414
Distance: ~1.225 km *
        Description: Simple black furniture and an elaborate tile floor distinguish this restaurant, along with a bronze pig that holds court on a pedestal in the room's center. Windows look out over Banff Avenue, and a bistro feel presides throughout. The menu takes cues from all over the world, so along with burgers and steaks, you're likely to find Hunan kung pao pasta, tandoori chicken satay, and Thai green chicken curry. Ribs, chicken and pizzas are also on the agenda, along with a nice selection of wines and beers. Earls is particularly ideal when you want comfort, reliable food, and just to hang out in a relaxing environment. Plus, they have regular drink specials and a couple of their own signature brews.
        User Rating: 7.8 / 10
       

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Bison Mountain Bistro
(Restaurants - Canadian)
211 Bear St Bison Courtyard, Banff  T1L 1E4 • 403-762-5550
Distance: ~1.234 km *
        Description: Attractive, contemporary-rustic décor is the ideal counterpart to Bison Mountain Bistro's fabulous Canadian cuisine. The bison burger, topped with Saskatoon berry chutney, comté and house-made smoked tomato ketchup, is scrumptious. Interesting wood-fired pizzas are a worthy choice – try one with local Valbella bacon, tomatoes, arugula and gouda. Raclette, a mountain staple, is made here with three cheeses and accompanied by smoked bison, bündnerfleisch, cornichons, baby potatoes and steamed veggies. At brunch, the Benedicts (all served on a cheese-herb biscuit) are awesome – for something more unusual, opt for the duck confit and chèvre version. The lounge is popular for pre- and post-dinner drinks, and don't miss the General Store, stocked with fine cheeses, house-made condiments and great prepared meals.
       

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Wild Flour
(Restaurants - Canadian)
211 Bear St Bison Courtyard, Banff  • 403-760-5074
Distance: ~1.234 km *
        Description: Wild Flour has a traditional wood-fired oven which produces fantastic artisanal breads, many of which are organic and/or gluten-free. They have impressive breakfast and lunch menus as well – quiche, sandwiches, soups, salads, muffins and more. If it's a beverage or a sweet you're after, their coffees, steamers and gelato are sure to satisfy. And for the person on the go, they offer a selection of take-out dinners.
       

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