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Balkan |
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120 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1B1 • 403-762-3454
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Dotted with classical busts and ethnic accents, this family-owned restaurant shakes up the dining scene with its authentic Greek cuisine. Those craving traditional dishes will be pleased by broiled calamari, dolmades, moussaka and souvlaki. They're made with care, just as you'd expect. Other options include stuffed peppers, grilled salmon, Greek ribs, lemon chicken and several different pasta dishes. The house specialty, roast lamb, is fantastic, as are the broiled lamb chops and Balkan steak. Lunch specials are ideal if you've already got dinner plans but develop an insatiable desire for spanakopita during the day. Special Greek fun nights include belly dances and live music – OPA! |
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Beamer's Coffee Bar |
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737 7th Ave, Canmore T1W 3H8 • 403-609-0111
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A popular stop for both morning coffee and midday lunch, Beamer's is comfortable enough for a lengthy WiFi session and speedy enough for breakfast on the run. Morning fare consists mostly of baked goods such as muffins, bagels and scones. There's an impressive selection of coffee, too, including organic and free trade varieties. Sandwiches, salads and quiche round out the lunch menu, and there are cookies and other sweet treats for afternoon pick-me-ups. |
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Bison Mountain Bistro |
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211 Bear St Bison Courtyard, Banff T1L 1E4 • 403-762-5550
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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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Bow Valley Grill |
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405 Spray Ave Banff Springs Hotel, Banff T1L 1J4 • 403-762-6860
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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. |
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User Rating: 9.625
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Bruno's Cafe & Grill |
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304 Caribou St, Banff T1L 1B6 • 403-762-8115
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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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Buffalo Mountain Lodge |
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Tunnel Mtn Rd, Banff T1L 1B3 • 403-760-4484 • 800-661-1367
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Lauded for its spectacular cuisine and carefully-chosen wine list, the BML makes terrific food and great service look easy. It's no mean task, however, to remain at the top, and the restaurant works feverishly to surmount expectations. The interior mixes rustic architecture with refined details; the cuisine adds to the excellence. Main courses, which feature Rocky Mountain fish and game, include medallions of ranch elk with sour cherry compote, seared halibut on black rice, and roasted pork tenderloin with morel mushroom cream sauce. Chicken, duck, caribou, lamb and salmon also join the list of options. An ideal choice for an evening out. |
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User Rating: 9.2
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Café Soleil |
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208 Caribou St Brewster's Mountain Lodge, Banff T1L 1C1 • 403-762 2090
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The sunny cuisine of the Mediterranean is the focus here, with a good selection of tapas and wines from Spain, Italy and France. Nosh on small servings of ratatouille, duck leg confit, ceviche, mussels steamed in white wine, and beef tenderloin over oyster mushrooms, or share attractive plates of charcuterie. If the more traditional appetizer-main course style of dining appeals to you, there are several large plate options including lamb tajine, tiger prawns on scallop and mushroom risotto and spaghetti puttanesca. A bright and cheerful setting, perfect when the snows of winter start to seem oppressive (or any other time, for that matter!). |
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Cake Company |
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220 Bear St Bear Street Mall, Banff T0L 0C0 • 403-762-8642
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If you're looking for a brief respite from a busy day, this is a great place to relax. Sit down, gather your thoughts, enjoy the paper, and calm yourself with an espresso or a hot chocolate. If it's been a really hectic day, treat yourself to one of the delectable desserts or pastries they offer. Fresh-baked muffins and cakes are also available. Once you're done, it won't be so hard to face the world. Just to be sure – get something to go, too. |
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Caramba! Restaurante |
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337 Banff Ave Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Banff T1L 1B7 • 403-762-3667
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Description:
Colorful and fun, this animated restaurant focuses on the zesty cuisine characteristic of the Mediterranean and the West Coast. Fresh ingredients bring out the flavors, and the kitchen ensures that everything they prepare is first-rate. Pastas include Fettuccine Natasha, created with salmon and pepper vodka tomato cream sauce; pizzas include the Polla, which comes with tandoori chicken, snow peas and almonds; and the rotisserie delivers such fare as spit-roasted leg of lamb and free-range rosemary chicken. Main dishes tip towards steak and seafood, but you'll also find venison with blueberries and a country style pot roast with root vegetables. |
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