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Fairview Bar & Restaurant, Lake Louise, AB

Fairview Bar & Restaurant

4.6
4.6
768 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Fancy
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
You won't find a more glamorous setting for a special occasion than Fairview, named for the craggy peak just across Lake Louise from the resort. Fairview is our acclaimed fine dining venue serving contemporary, colourful, wild-inspired Rocky Mountain cuisine. Executive Chef Nicholas Issel collaborates closely with the area's best farmers, ranchers, and foragers to create an evolving selection of seasonal dishes.

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What 768 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Banff / Canmore

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Banff / Canmore

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fairview Bar & Restaurant offers a stunning experience at Lake Louise with "breathtaking views" and "exquisite service." Guests rave about the "delicious" afternoon tea, beautifully presented food, and accommodating staff. While some noted the prices, many found the "setting and experience" unforgettable. Ideal for special occasions and memorable moments.

768 Reviews
  1. Gillian

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Lake Louise is a must on the bucket list. Stunning views of Lake Louise, with great service and food. The best way to enjoy an afternoon in the national park.

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  2. Diana

    VIP

    Calgary

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun talking to bartender, lovely ambiance, beautiful space. ☺️💜

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  3. Jack

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    IT was a wonderful experience, the service was impeccable! Wonderful little savory sandwiches are followed by scones with clotted cream, raspberry, and an out of this world lemon spread! It’s all culminated with some tasty little sweet treats at the end. The view is second to none, I highly recommend! 

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  4. Cynthia

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful way to experience Lake Louise and indulge in decadent afternoon tea at the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Came for my birthday, left like a 👸🏻 👑

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  5. Christine

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time and it was 100% due to our server. Chin made it extra special and treated us great. We loved him and will definitely come back just to see him. He explained the process for the tea in a way that elevated the dining experience and was engaging for the adults and also for the kids. Would highly recommend

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  6. Karen

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not the top quality afternoon tea expected at a Fairmont establishment. Finger sandwiches were obviously nit freshly made and the filling was barely there at all. Pastries looked lovely but they were mostly cream. And after this meal all members of party had upset stomachs. Not a great experience at all. When you’re paying the prices charged here you expect absolutely top shelf food.

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  7. Ben

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful setting to enjoy an Afternoon Tea with great food and good service.

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  8. Junia

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We spent 346 cad on a sick joke. While still dining, we had an intense stomach pain and needed to rush to the restroom. To make things worse, this restaurant doesn’t have its own restroom, so we needed to go to the restroom located in the hotel, which were closed for cleaning for over 30 minutes. Our son requested additional finger sandwiches that were denied by our waiter under the excuse that they prepare a limited amount of food earlier during the day for the afternoon tea. I guess this justifies how we ingested this terrible bacterial toxin since their food isn’t freshly prepared. Any other reputable afternoon tea, freshly prepares the food and replenishes the finger sandwiches as per the guest request. Stay away from this place if you want to avoid the risk of ingesting contaminated food.

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  9. Kimberly

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food presentation was exquisite. Scones were lovely, the darker one was a bit dry and crumbly but the lighter one was great! The croissant was a little dry and harder than expected but the filling was very yummy. I’m glad that the sandwiches had the variety of bread but fillings could be heartier. The candied salmon was lovely. Sitting by the window was wonderful, as was the service. Emily, our server was delightful. Music was perhaps a bit loud (especially given that seniors have hearing aids and are trying to navigate their hearing needs). Overall, we are very glad we came. Prices are not for the faint of heart!

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  10. Emma

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tea sommelier was so friendly and knowledgeable. The courses were great and they were so accommodating of my gluten intolerance.

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Fairview Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 768 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Fairview Bar & Restaurant

111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Lake Louise
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas Issel
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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