Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Banff / Canmore

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Banff / Canmore? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

änkôr

4.9

4.9 (745)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Canmore

About the restaurant

Opened in November 2020, our venue lets you indulge in an approachable yet refined atmosphere that delivers a fine dinning experience that resonates with each guest. Surrounded by a team driven by passion, Chef Danny Beaulieu takes pride in honoring the richness of the Canadian terroir, showcasing a vision of contemporary Canadian cuisine.

For the full experience a 6 courses tasting menu is also available.
Our sommelier Julie Hélie curates a wine list designed to pair with the creations chef Beaulieu & his team brings to the table. Enhancing our approach to what we believe is an outstanding gastronomic experience.

Also, elaborated seasonally, ãnkôr offers a diversified local beer selection as well as a Canadian spirits focused cocktail list.

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MarinaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Our favourite Canmore spot. Always some new fun dishes and combinations of flavour. Will be back!

360 Dome Experience Fairmont Banff Springs

4.9

4.9 (174)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

With 360° views of Banff National Park and Canada’s Castle in the Rockies, our 360° Dome is now home to some incredible dining experiences.

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Tracy

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

This was the most magical experience. The service was over the top and would recommend this to anyone.

Grapes

4.8

4.8 (297)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Banff

About the restaurant

This historic, charming room was originally established in 1926 as a writing room and a place for people to gather their thoughts, share experiences and converse with family and friends. Enjoy the entertaining, interactive atmosphere of Grapes Wine Bar, a dining experience like no other.

Enjoy the charming intimate space of our Grapes Cellar with the food and drink you've come to love from Grapes. Available for private bookings for 6-24 guests.

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RolfVIP

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

After an afternoon of snow shoeing we were hungry. Lovely owner/maitre’d and delicious food! Go for the good stuff. Wow. Wonderful! Would definitely go back, next time in Banff. We ordered a bit much and ate the take home box at the end of Lake Louise, with a nice bottle of Chablis. Divine!

The Summit Restaurant

5.0

5 (328)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Kananaskis

About the restaurant

The Summit Restaurant located in the clubhouse at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course is a perfect spot for so many different occasions. With the best patio in the Kananaskis Valley and arguably the Canadian Rockies, it sits at the foot of Mt. Kidd and is a place to create memories for all occasions. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, rain or shine for the duration of our golf season. Everyone is welcome to join us at the Summit Restaurant who is visiting the area.

If you are golfing prior to joining us, please make your reservation 4 hours and 45 minutes after your tee time.

Our patio is sat on a first come, first serve basis. We will attempt to honor all the patio requests that we receive.

We do keep tables for walk ins in case your desired reservation time is not available.

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Vanessa

Dined on Oct 13, 2024

Unbeatable mountain and golf course views with your breakfast or lunch.

Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1358)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

Our AAA Five Diamond award winning restaurant is an exquisite dining experience, offering French cuisine with regional accents. Combined with Eden's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and ALTO Award winning service, this restaurant provides each guest with the finest in dining, service and scenic views in Banff. Sommeliers are on staff to offer the best wine pairing to complement the experience. Please check reservation for availability.

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Grace

Dined 6 days ago

This is the best restaurant that I have ever dined in. Beef tenderloin was the best dish I have ever tasted; everything about it was amazing. Even though it says 4 course meals together it was about 9, so keep that in mind if you’re ordering the 7 course one. They even gave a pumpkin cake to enjoy for the next day. Service was also best of the best. Even though Canada doesn’t follow the Michelin guide this is probably a 2-star Michelin restaurant if you’re looking for a comparison. Please do me a favour and come to Eden!!!

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Experience

Cellar Experience

Experience

Seven Course Tasting Menu

Experience

Four Course Tasting Menu

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.8

4.8 (2940)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Banff

About the restaurant

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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Jennifer and J.P.VIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great meal in Banff. Winter menu was excellent cuisine and value. Cocktails and wines were well curated.

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Experience

❄️$39 Snowy Nights Menu at The Bison

Experience

🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶

Chuck's Steakhouse & Patio

4.8

4.8 (2080)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Banff

About the restaurant

OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada. Banff’s most luxe restaurant, Chuck’s Steakhouse features an exclusive collection of the highest quality, locally sourced Alberta beef served up in a stylish ranch-inspired dining room with panoramic mountain views. Our in-house dry aged, 100% Alberta beef is grilled over hardwood and mesquite, then finished to perfection under an 1800-degree broiler. Chuck's Steakhouse is the true Alberta beef experience.
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Chuck's offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.
Mountain-view private rooms / Total venue experiences
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Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
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Shane

Dined 1 day ago

Very good food, very good service, very good cocktails

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Experience

🥩 Best of Alberta | $79 Three Course Menu

Experience

Cowboy Rib Fest

Post Hotel Dining Room

4.8

4.8 (183)

CAN$51 and over

European

Lake Louise

About the restaurant

Nestled amidst the serene Canadian pines, The Dining Room's inviting ambiance features fresh-cut flowers, sparkling crystal, and the warm glow of a grand fireplace, creating the perfect setting for an extraordinary meal.
At the heart of our restaurant is the remarkable four-course Table d'Hôte menu, crafted by the acclaimed European-trained Executive Chef Hans Sauter. His expertise brings a blend of international flavors and techniques to each dish, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Awarded “Best Food in the Americas” by Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List, The Dining Room also boasts a Wine Spectator “Grand Award” winning cellar. With over 20,000 bottles and 3,600 selections, our wine list is among the most extensive in the country, carefully curated by our expert Wine Director Julian Simard-Gillis.
Experience the artistry of this exceptional duo that has made The Dining Room a destination in itself.

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Rebecca

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious, interesting food, lovely service and ambience.

The Fat Ox of Banff

4.8

4.8 (133)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Banff

About the restaurant

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Northern Italy, The Fat Ox brings a taste of the Italian Alps to our guests. Our name, "Fat Ox," pays homage to the robust flavors and hearty dishes found in Northern Italian cuisine.
Symbolizing strength, endurance, and the bounty of the land, it reflects our commitment to serving exceptional meals crafted from the finest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible and prepared with care & expertise. Our view for our guests is: We just want to have fun!

Brunch 10am-2pm
Apertivo 2pm-4pm
Dinner 4pm- 10pm
New Years Even 4-10pm (no Apretivo menu available, guests are subject to a two hour dining time limit).

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BritlynnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

An amazing brunch there we had the gnocchi and bison hash and they were both delicious. Jaden our server was very attentive and the overall ambiance was spectacular.

Bridgette Bar Canmore

4.8

4.8 (1044)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Canmore

About the restaurant

A chef-driven bar in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Canmore, Alberta.

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Erica

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food, portions were very reasonable, awesome service! Can’t wait to go back!