The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Name: The Bison Restaurant & Patio
Address: Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB, Canada, T1L 1E4
Telephone: (403) 762-5550
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2914 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Named in Trip Advisor's top 10 Canadian fine dining restaurants and OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, we proudly feature regional, seasonal, Canadian cuisine. Watch the show as a line of talented chefs prepare your meal in our open concept copper kitchen. Specializing in forno creations, fresh plant based dishes and of course Alberta bison. Enjoy your meal from our mountain view dining room, or escape to our rooftop terrace. Sip away on a signature cocktail, local craft beer or choose from our carefully selected wine list. Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-100 guests.

Mountain-view dining room / Open-air terrace cocktail receptions / Total venue experience
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Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 762-5550
Website
http://www.thebison.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests. Mountain views / Total venue experiences. Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups

Location
Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4
Neighbourhood
Banff
Cross Street
Caribou
Parking details
We are located across the street from the open air parking lot on Bear St. You can also find street parking on Bear Street as well as a secondary parkade located beside the Nester's Grocery Store, one block South of Caribou Street. <br /><br />
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

🥂Bison NYE Celebration
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Step out for an elegant grand finale to the year complete with live acoustic music and candlelight. Enjoy our 4 course chef-driven menu highlighting the best of our region. Oh yes, there will be bison. $149/person Childrens menu not available / Regular menu not available / Reservations highly recommended Full deposit refund before Dec 1, 2024 50% deposit refund between December 1-15, 2024 Non-refundable deposit from December 16, 2024 onward The booking deposit will be applied to the final bill Tax (5%) and auto-gratuity (18%) not included
🎉Bison Early NYE Dinner
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
If you have little ones or a late night party to attend why not join us for an early dinner. Childrens and Regular menu available / 2-hour dining time / Reservations highly recommended Full deposit refund before Dec 1, 2024 50% deposit refund between December 1-15, 2024 Non-refundable deposit from December 16, 2024 onward The booking deposit will be applied to the final bill Tax (5%) and auto-gratuity (18%) not included
$39 Chef's Menu at The Bison 🍽️
Nov 12, 2024 - Feb 2, 2025
Inspired by the changing season, welcome fall with our seasonal $39 three course menu featuring forno creations & fresh plant-based dishes. Elevate your experience with our sommelier's wine pairing (+$) showcasing wines from Canada's most acclaimed regions, Niagara and Okanagan. Menu available Sunday - Thursday, reservations recommended.

Offers

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶
Multiple dates available
Thu - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Bison pairs fresh seasonal cuisine with live music every Thursday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Featuring a rotating variety of the Bow Valley's most talented acoustic artists.

What 2,914 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Canadian
Banff / Canmore
Best Overall
Banff / Canmore
Best Food
Banff / Canmore
Best Service
Banff / Canmore
Best Value
Banff / Canmore
Great for creative cocktails
Banff / Canmore
Hot spot
Banff / Canmore
Good for special occasions
Banff / Canmore
Canadian
Banff / Canmore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bison Restaurant & Patio in Banff offers an "amazing dining experience" with "outstanding food and service." Diners rave about the "bison short rib," which is "fall-apart tender," and the "bison tomahawk," described as one of the best steaks. The atmosphere is "modern but welcoming," and the patio is a "wonderful setting" with mountain views. Cocktails and a "local-heavy wine list" add to the appeal, making it a must-visit for both "meat lovers" and vegetarians.

2,914 Reviews

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Rhiannon
Calgary
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Sadly, a little disappointed. We came in for the mussels and were very excited to try the bison again for the first time in years. The mussels were ‘sold out’ and the restaurant was so loud we could barely hear each other. The food was ok, but nothing special on this occasion. The bathrooms were similar to a truck stop for cleanliness and comfort, not what you expect when paying these prices. Our server was nice but unfortunately that could not make up for the other issues. We were celebrating a birthday, noted it on the reservation and the host mentioned it to us as he sat us but then nothing was offered like a dessert or birthday anything… even more dissapointing after he mentioned it. All in all a disappointing experience on what was supposed to be a very special night.
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brian
Calgary
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We hadn't been to The Bison in a few years - returning yesterday with the hopes that it was still great as the past. It did not disappoint. Great olde fashioned, bison tartare to start, followed by(yes more bison) the bison short rib. My son had the famous cheese burger and it was also delicious. Sugar pie for dessert - and wrapped in incredible service by the staff.
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Blain
Saskatoon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent meal. We had asked our waiter about serving size and as such adjusted our order. We shared dishes which was ideal. Bison was well cooked and seasoned. Excellent service. Waiter was knowledgeable and helpful. Paced our order so we didn’t feel rush There was a large group there for their Christmas party and noise level at times a bit overwhelming. Tables close together. We would definitely would go again and recommend the Bison to others.
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Alvina
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the bison tomahawk and shared it with 2 adults and 1 child. It was delicious and there was so much food to feed all of us! Our server was amazing, very friendly and kept checking in on us. This was our first time at the Bison and we will definitely be back!
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Matthew
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Server was rude and unhelpful. Food was quite good
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Raven
Calgary
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing dinner at bison! We chose the set menu they were running and upgraded a few of the dishes on it and it was all delicious. We were served by Chris at the bar who was awesome! He’s very knowledgeable and helped guide us through the menu. He made us a custom peanut butter whiskey espresso martini that was out of this world. Can’t wait to come back again.
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Ian
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An awesome overall experience. Food was amazing. Service was kinda slow but not too slow.
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Aaron
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the bison tomahawk and it was absolutely delicious. Our server was super helpful and our food was was perfect. Would recommend!
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Meghan
Calgary
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner experience from start to finish- especially great options for Gluten free!
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Rose
Brisbane
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had been told this was a very good restaurant so I was very disappointed with the beef short rib I was served. It was tough fatty and chewy. So much so, I could not eat it. At its price point I expected a tender, melt in the mouth cut of beef. The staff apologized and offered to make me another but I had no confidence in the dish so I declined. The service after that was poor and unattentive. When it came to paying the bill, there was no offer of compensation for what I experienced. I will not be recommending this restaurant.
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FAQs

The Bison Restaurant & Patio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 762-5550.

The Bison Restaurant & Patio is rated 4.8 stars by 2914 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4

Additional information

Cross Street
Caribou
Neighbourhood
Banff
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located across the street from the open air parking lot on Bear St. You can also find street parking on Bear Street as well as a secondary parkade located beside the Nester's Grocery Store, one block South of Caribou Street. <br /><br />
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebison.ca/
Phone number
(403) 762-5550
Private party facilities
The Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests. Mountain views / Total venue experiences. Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

🥂Bison NYE Celebration

🎉Bison Early NYE Dinner

$39 Chef's Menu at The Bison 🍽️

Offers

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶

Menu

What 2,914 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Bison Restaurant & Patio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Bison Restaurant & Patio restaurant rated?

Is The Bison Restaurant & Patio currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information