Sauvage
The big-night tasting menu. Six courses of foraged and Canadian ingredients, with the Hunter menu the one people book for. Add the wine pairing, plan on three hours, and reserve well ahead.
633 10 St · Map for Sauvage
Getaways
Where to eat when you leave the city. Grouped by town, closest first.
Canmore
About an hour west
Ankor
A small room doing a creative tasting menu at a price that feels fair for the quality. The duck and the salmon are standouts. Reservations are a must.
1430 2 Ave · Map for Ankor
Hunter Steakhouse
Cozy, elegant and made for a special occasion. Order the seafood tower to share, then Wagyu or the lobster ravioli. Open late, so it works after a full day on the trails.
1020 Spring Creek Dr · Map for Hunter Steakhouse
4296
Share plates and creative cocktails. Start with the crab hand rolls and crushed cucumber salad, and don't skip the crispy eggs.
626 8 St · Map for 4296
Wagashi Tea House
A Japanese café tucked inside a greenhouse, with mountain views, artisan teas and mochi made fresh. A slow, beautiful brunch before or after a hike.
Must try: The Japanese Breakfast, the Wagashi Waffle with red bean, Eggs Benedict, a Hojicha Latte or the tea flight.
Pro tip: Reserve for brunch. It closes at 1 on Sundays and Mondays.
| Spot | Go for |
|---|---|
| Where the Buffalo Roam | Cozy saloon next to 4296. Great cocktails, the roasted beets and the heated patio. Closed Tuesdays. |
| Blake | Brewhouse and distillery with Three Sisters views. Lemongrass chicken vermicelli and the duck wings. |
| Rocket Pie | Wood-fired pizza after a hike. Try the house chili oil. |
| Market Bistro | European bistro, now at 75 Dyrgas Gate. |
| Crazyweed | A Canmore dinner institution with global flavours. |
| Grizzly Paw | The classic brewpub on Main Street. |
| Iron Goat | Pub with a big mountain-view patio. |
Newer in Canmore
Kain Tayo
Filipino and Japanese flavours with a lot of fun in them. Order the okonomiyaki onion rings, the ahi tuna sisig and the bao of the day. Grab a patio seat in summer.
725 9 St · Map for Kain Tayo
The Bro'Kin Yolk
Breakfast with a view of the Three Sisters. Every Benny comes on a waffle, and the truffle mushroom poutine and Filipino-inspired plates are worth the wait. There will be a wait.
300 Old Canmore Rd, 2nd floor · Map for The Bro'Kin Yolk
Rhythm & Howl
A polished hotel restaurant with an open kitchen and a beautiful bar. Seasonal, regional cooking like bison and scallops at dinner, and the pancakes at breakfast. Easy when you're staying up the hill.
1 Silvertip Trail, in the hotel · Map for Rhythm & Howl
Banff
About 90 minutes west
| Spot | Go for |
|---|---|
| Farm & Fire | Wood-fired cooking on Banff Avenue |
| Park Distillery | House-made spirits and campfire-style comfort food |
| Bison | Mountain cuisine and a good brunch |
| Magpie & Stump | Tacos and margaritas |
| Eddie Burger + Bar | Burgers after a ski day |
| Ticino | Swiss-Italian and fondue |
| Castello Italiana | Italian dinner inside the Fairmont Banff Springs |
| La Terrazza | Italian at the Banff Park Lodge |
Bragg Creek
About 40 minutes west
| Spot | Go for |
|---|---|
| The Italian Farmhouse | A cozy Italian dinner out of the city |
| The Bav + The Tav | Bavarian classics, and the pub next door |
| Cinnamon Spoon | Breakfast or lunch before a hike |
Cochrane
About 30 minutes northwest
Fence & Post
The special-occasion pick in Cochrane. Order the garlic balloon and the brie spring rolls to share, then the bison. Weekend brunch is good too.
214 1 St W · Map for Fence & Post
| Spot | Go for |
|---|---|
| Ducks on the Roof | Sports bar with a patio and daily specials |
| My Greek Plate | Greek comfort food |
| Sunny Side Up | Breakfast |
| Thai Onzon | Thai |
South of the City
Longview, Turner Valley, Diamond Valley, Nanton and Claresholm. A good day trip along the Cowboy Trail.
Longview Steakhouse
A family-run steakhouse with a reputation that reaches well past Longview. Ribeye or filet, and the Moroccan carrot soup to start. Bring your own bottle.
Erin's tip: It's a bit of a drive and reservations book a year out, so plan ahead.
562076 Hwy 22 W · Map for Longview Steakhouse
Little Apple Café & Bakeshop
Also worth a look: the butterhorns and the bacon maple roll. Things sell out before noon.
Erin's tip: The cinnamon bun is to die for.
Pro tip: Call ahead and you can reserve two buns.
140 Morrison Rd · Map for Little Apple Café & Bakeshop
| Spot | Town | Go for |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Hotel | Longview | A historic western saloon. Bison burger or brisket, sometimes live music. |
| Eau Claire Distillery | Turner Valley | Local craft spirits and a tasting room |
| Kaiser's Cakery | Diamond Valley | Cakes and baking for the drive home |
| Marv's Classic Soda Shop | Diamond Valley | Old-school soda fountain and floats |
| The Candy Store | Nanton | Aisles of candy. Bring the kids. |
| Roy's Place | Claresholm | A giant cinnamon bun and roadside comfort food |