The Fat Ox of Banff

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   Tallahassee

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious meal top to bottom. Fun cocktails, great wine rec from our awesome server. The elk meatballs!
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Jennifer Thank you for the amazing 5 star review! We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your experience. See you on your next visit.
   

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   JENNY

   New York City

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The restaurant had a dusty haze when we walked in for our 6:45 dinner reservation. I had Asked the hostess if there was a problem with the kitchen ventilation- After we were seated, the hostess came to explain that it was an incident with the ongoing construction on the other side of the restaurant wall. She even offered for us to leave, if we didn't feel comfortable staying. But we stayed - Food was very good- we shared a kale Caesar, which was interesting and good- but nothing like a Caesar. My husband had the slow cook pork and I had the spaghetti with elk meatballs- very tasty; and a bottle of Italian red wine. So yes, a very nice meal with good service (after a waiter mix-up which delayed us being helped)- but I believe the restaurant should have offered us some consideration for the dust issue.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Jenny Thank you for the review. Our apologies about the construction, it was definitely an unexpected nuisance. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Banff.
   

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   Catalina

   Calgary

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Really tasty food and wonderful drinks! I went with my husband for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. We loved the brushetta! The main dish was really good, (we would like more vegetrarian options, but was fine) the service was excepcional!! Mateo was so nice, he helped us a lot with the menu and the talk with him was incredible. The drinks and wines were amazing!
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Catalina Thank you for the feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. See you on your next visit.
   

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   Peckish

   Vancouver

   36 reviews

   4.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We enjoyed our meal at the Fat Ox. The endive & radicchio salad with blue cheese & walnuts was refreshing & light. The winter bruschetta with squash was flavour & the bread for the bruschetta was tasty. The Arctic Char was delicious, particularly the fennel salad on top & the beans. The waiter was friendly & attentive at first, but as the room filled up, they seemed a bit stretched & they may have had a few too many tables to manage. But they were friendly, professional & helpful when accommodating an allergy. The design of the room is lovely. However, I suggest not sitting at one of the tables near the door. As the 2nd, inner door, was open, it let a cold draft in intermittently. We plan to return again this week, as the menu has so many interesting options & the meal we had was delicious.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Peckish Thank you for feedback about your experience. We look forward to seeing you again this week.
   

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   Kira

   Vancouver

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful ambience with soft light, classy furniture, attractive decorations. Exceptional service, best we have had in a long time (Matthieu). Mussels were divine and the mains were delicious.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Kira Thank you for the 5 star review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the personable service, warm atmosphere and delicious food. See you on your next visit.
   

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   Jamie

   Edmonton

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, wonderful service and cozy atmosphere.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Jamie Thanks you for the 5 star review!
   

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   Lisa

   Calgary

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I were there celebrating our birthdays, felt special, food and service were amazing. Good vibes all around. We will recommend and return.
   

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   Misha

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visiting The Fat Ox of Banff for dinner during our stay in Banff was one of the highlights of our trip. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend it.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Misha Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review. We are delighted to hear that we were on the highlights of your visit to Banff and we look forward to seeing you the next time you are in town.
   

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   Robin

   Calgary

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The date night menu had a variety of delicious possibilities and wait staff were excellent. For those who love any kind of wine or cocktail the choices were many. Not very busy on he Wednesday after Valentines but would have been very noisy if it had been full.
   

   The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Robin Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. See you on your next visit.
   

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    Rhonda

    VIP

    Edmonton

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My partner and I both had the shrimp pasta and it was AMAZING! The Italian Sours were also tasty and the Ox board was delicious. Our server was helpful and attentive the entire time. We can’t wait to come back!
    

    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on February 17, 2025

    Hi Rhonda Thank you for the 5 star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed that your experience with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
    

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