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

2963 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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
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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

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 2,963 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 Value
Banff / Canmore
Canadian
Banff / Canmore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bison Restaurant & Patio in Banff offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful food and amazing staff." Guests rave about the "fabulous food & drinks" and the "best Caesar salad ever." The bison short ribs and Arctic char are particular highlights. The cozy atmosphere and "great bar service" enhance the experience, making it "a must-try" for visitors.

2,963 Reviews

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Hannah
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful setting and the most delicious bison ragu pasta we had!! Lovely staff. Good location. They made our birthday celebration special. Would recommend
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Neil
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and ambience. Sharing plates is a good way to go.
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Rob
Edmonton
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best experiences I've ever had in a restaurant. We were seated at the bar and at first I was a little disappointed. My disappointment faded as soon as the bartender started talking to us. The bar manager was fun, informative and engaging. The cocktails were outstanding, the attention to detail was amazing! Although things there aren't cheap you get what you pay for. The appetizers were generous and delicious! The main we ordered was the braised bison short rib and it may be the best piece of meat I've ever eaten! You need to eat there!
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Marina
VIP
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our 5th dining experience in Banff and by far the best. Our server and Sommelier, Kevin was first class. He recommended a perfect cabinet Sauvignon to go with the tomahawk steak that was cooked to a perfect medium. The sides complemented the bison tomahawk steak perfectly. We finished with the salted caramel gelato. Excellent service, exceptional food and a relaxing ambiance. My husband and I ate every last morsel.
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Lacey
VIP
Poconos
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food! Amazing gluten free accommodations. Safe fryer so anything fried can be gluten free. Drinks were tasty and unique. Wild flower sour has a surprise in the foam! Lots of variety on the menu. Server and assistant were attentive and personable. Gave great recommendations/suggestions that matched my taste perfectly after a few simple questions. Interesting flavor combinations that worked so we together. My husband has the bison bolognese that he believes is the best bolognese he has ever had. EVER. HIGHLY recommend.
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Alasdair
VIP
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Guillermo was a wonderful server. Very helpful. Lovely table by the window. Thank you. The hamachi crudo and the scallops were the highlight of the evening!
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Marcia
Edmonton
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love the food when we come here. We had the bison tomahawk, which we had before. Not sure if it was sous vide this time as it wasn’t as tender but still a great meal! Service was great as always.
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Chadwick
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fiancée and I dined in there on February 1, 2025 and I got to say, this is one of the best restaurant experience I had in my life. Our server Steve was very friendly and checked on us to ensure how our drinks were, as well as entrees. My fiancée ordered the arctic char which she stated it was delicious. I ordered the wood fired duck which is one of the best entrees I’ve eaten in my life. Both dishes were cooked well and I would say it’s worth the price you pay for. Regarding to our server Steve, I appreciated the fact he would have a conversation with my fiancée and I, and was never a quick small talk conversation and onto the next table kind of server. The aesthetic of The Bison is one of my favourite appearances in any restaurant I’ve been to. I would like to extend my gratitude to all the staff that work there. The intention of our dine in was to celebrate my fiancée’s birthday, and overall her and I loved the place. I would highly recommend this place and place a reservation prior to your visit. I would consider coming back here in the near future.
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Jordan
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Beautiful restaurant, but quality of food and service do not match the price point.
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Denise
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food & drinks. Super delicious and portions on the large side Loved it
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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 2963 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 30 times today

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

Offers

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶

Menu

What 2,963 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

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