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10 Overall Closest Restaurants
Banffshire Club
(Restaurants - Canadian)
405 Spray Ave Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff  T1L 1J4 • 403-762-6860
Distance: ~165 m *
        Description: Refined and elegant, this distinguished restaurant pampers diners with fantastic regional cuisine and the soothing strains of a harp. The menu takes Canada's best ingredients and produces such dishes as roasted young partridge with truffles, pecan crusted caribou, and cedar-roasted Alaskan sable fish. Appetizers are just as tempting: terrine of Quebec foie gras, pheasant consomme, and roasted loin of rabbit with pancetta. The prix fixe menu changes seasonally, and a tasting menu with five courses is revised weekly. A terrific wine list and a selection of single malt scotches complement the cuisine beautifully.
        User Rating: 9.25 / 10
       

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Bow Valley Grill
(Restaurants - Lunch)
405 Spray Ave Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff  T1L 1J4 • 403-762-6860
Distance: ~165 m *
        Description: This expansive dining room is one of the hotel's largest, most popular venues. It's usually busy throughout the day, but it makes the most of its space by offering both a la carte and buffet dining. In the evenings, the menu focuses on Canadian fare, especially steaks and seafood. Appetizers include oyster mushroom chowder and Dungeness crab cakes; rotisserie options feature duck and chicken, succulent when roasted on a spit. Alberta beef is offered in several different cuts and comes with rich, accompanying sauces, and you'll also find pork chops and local trout on the menu. Reservations are a smart idea, especially if your time in Banff is limited.
        User Rating: 9.625 / 10
       

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Castello Ristorante
(Restaurants - Italian)
405 Spray Ave Banff Springs Hotel, Banff  T1L 1J4 • 403-762-6860
Distance: ~165 m *
        Description: This intimate, circular-shaped dining venue serves traditional Italian fare. Its windows look out over a courtyard, granting diners a lovely view while they partake of savory, well-prepared dishes. A variety of entrees is available, including pasta and pizza. You'll also find steak, seafood and veal, each of which is treated to spices and techniques that impart the dish with a particularly Italian flavor. Since the dining room is compact and the restaurant desirable, it's a good idea to make reservations in advance.
        User Rating: 8 / 10
       

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Clubhouse Restaurant and Lounge
(Restaurants - Lunch)
405 Spray Ave Banff Springs Hotel, Banff  T1L 1J4 • 403-762-6860
Distance: ~165 m *
        Description: Its golf course location affords terrific views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, perfectly complementing a menu of local meats and fish. The restaurant is open throughout the day but is especially nice for a relaxing dinner removed from the main hotel. Plus, the sunsets are astounding. Entrees feature several different cuts of Alberta beef, including tenderloin and prime rib. Pork and lamb are also available, and fish caught in local waters are fresh and delicate in flavor. Transportation between the hotel and clubhouse runs every half-hour.
       

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Primrose Restaurant
(Restaurants - Breakfast)
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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Fuze
(Restaurants - Vegetarian)
110 Banff Ave Clock Tower Village Mall, Banff  T1L 1C9 • 403-760-0853
Distance: ~0.972 km *
        Description: "Finer dining" is the goal here, and Fuze has certainly mastered it. The award-winning establishment serves a fabulously eclectic, internationally inspired menu. You might start with the signature roasted tomato soup garnished with bacon, pesto cream and olive oil, or with a "trio of tartare" with scallops, tuna and salmon. Main courses range from charbroiled Alberta beef tenderloin with foie gras, braised oxtail and truffle-scented madeira sauce, to Thai style shellfish risotto, to Indian barbecued chicken with couscous salad. The patio and lounge menu is shorter and more casual with choices such as tempura fried sushi rolls, chipotle wings, and fried artichokes with aioli. Plenty of vegetarian options, too.
       

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Guido's Ristorante
(Restaurants - Italian)
116 Banff Ave, Banff  T1L 1C4 • 403-762-4002
Distance: ~0.976 km *
        Description: Casual and unpretentious, this eatery has provided Banff with affordable Italian cuisine for more than 20 years. Its homemade pastas are particularly desirable, and paired with great sauces and fresh ingredients, they're a recipe for satisfaction. Chicken and veal dishes are also offered; one of the most enticing is Veal Valdostana, a scallopine stuffed with prosciutto and Fontina cheese, crowned with a wild mushroom sauce. A local treat, smoked trout, is prepared in-house and makes a tasty starter. Desserts are also homemade and include Frangelico ice cream and Swiss chocolate mousse. Scotches and cognacs are available too.
       

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Keg Steakhouse and Bar
(Restaurants - Steakhouse)
117 Banff Ave, Banff  T0L 0C0 • 403-760-3030
Distance: ~0.985 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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Le Beaujolais
(Restaurants - Lunch)
212 Buffalo St Corner of Buffalo St and Banff Ave, Banff  T1L 1B5 • 403-762-2712
Distance: ~0.989 km *
        Description: Consistently awarded for its ambience and fine cuisine, this long-established gem is one of the area's best. The elegant, second-story restaurant envelops diners in luxury and attentive service, adding to the already-strong appeal of the food. Diners may choose from prix fixe or a la carte menus, both of which are incredible. Representative dishes include roasted chicken breast stuffed with truffle paste, slow-braised caribou, roasted rack of lamb, and seafood gratin with scallops, mussels, shrimp and Alaskan king crab. The wine list features hundreds of vintages, and the staff are happy to offer appropriate selections for each dish. Jacket and tie are optional, but reservations are necessary.
       

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Jump Start
(Restaurants - Lunch)
206 Buffalo St, Banff  T1L 1A9 • 403-762-0332
Distance: ~0.992 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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