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

2899 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

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
.

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

$39 Chef's Menu at The Bison 🍽️
Nov 12, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
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.
🎉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
🥂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

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 2,899 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
Innovative
Banff / Canmore
Great for creative cocktails
Banff / Canmore
Hot spot
Banff / Canmore
Great for fine wines
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 is a top dining choice, offering "excellent food and service" in a beautiful setting. Known for its "delicious bison short ribs" and creative cocktails, the restaurant ensures a memorable experience with its "friendly, knowledgeable staff" and "locally sourced ingredients." A must-visit for an upscale dining adventure.

2,899 Reviews

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Mile
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been a repeat visitor to Bison for years. While this used to be a wonderful place with amazing food and great service, my last visit was somewhat disappointing. The food was just okay, not spectacular, and the service quality also decreased.
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Niall
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service was quite good as well. Only knock was the request I had put in that it was my gf’s bday. Upon arrival all they did was wish her happy Birthday with very little , don’t get me wrong very appreciative of the gesture but a restaurant of this calibre I expected a little more thought and consideration on my request.
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Fabrice
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, next -lace and excellent service. Worth going
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Michelle
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a birthday with the $39 3 course meal. From our host to the final farewell, we were made to feel very welcome. The food was amazing, hot and plated beautifully. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!
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Paul
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t like paper straws. Only negative on a great night and it’s a small one. Everything else was fantastic. Thank you.
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Cassondra
Calgary
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at The Bison. The service was great, the food was excellent, and we had a lovely evening overall. You won't go wrong ordering the Bison Tartare. I've been to The Bison several times before, but this was probably the best visit I've had. Looking forward to returning the next time I'm in Banff.
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Carson
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, drinks and setting. We got the ricotta toast, beet salad, mushroom gnocchi and bison short ribs- all were outstanding. Also had a great martini and nice glass of wine. Open concept that managed to be relatively quiet despite the packed house.
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Cathy
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and wonderful service The Chefs Plate is excellent value.
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Douglas
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Portion sizes were quite large, so if you like a lot of meat then your in heaven
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Eric
Edmonton
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and even better service and ambiance. Wonderful mountain experience.
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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 2899 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 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

$39 Chef's Menu at The Bison 🍽️

🎉Bison Early NYE Dinner

🥂Bison NYE Celebration

Offers

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶

Menu

What 2,899 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