Best Lunch Restaurants in Banff

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Banff / Canmore

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Banff

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A photo of Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue restaurant

1. Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & Fondue

4.7

Exceptional(1573)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Banff

Booked 72 times today

' ..... Welcome to Bluebird, a wood-fired steakhouse featuring the best of Alberta beef including your favorite classic cuts and all-day-roasted Prime rib. Bluebird is where brunch and cocktails collide into fireside lunch which glides into happy hour and then swooshes into dinner where the après begins. With the fire stoked high, we are ready for you to ski through the front door and tell us all about it. It’s always a bluebird day in our mid-century chalet. ∘ ∘ ∘ ∘

A photo of The Bison Restaurant & Patio restaurant

2. The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.8

Exceptional(3051)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Banff

Booked 57 times today

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.Learn more/connect about group dining:www.banffcollective.com/groups.

A photo of Hello Sunshine Japanese Restaurant restaurant

3. Hello Sunshine Japanese Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1203)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Banff

Booked 37 times today

You are reserving for the dining room. To reserve a Private karaoke room use Open Table Experiences .𝐿𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ • 𝐻𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟 • 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟 • 𝐾𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑜𝑘𝑒 • 𝑃𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜.OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada. A Banff sushi restaurant with private karaoke rooms! Our retro space features eye-catching fire tables, a sushi bar, groovy décor and all the good vibes. Menu highlights include shareable bar bites, sushi, maki rolls, ramen, and crispy fried dishes paired with handcrafted cocktails, sake and Japanese whiskey. Check out our karaoke rooms featuring a personal Karaoke system where you can eat, drink and sing sing sing sing. To reserve a FREE private room featuring a personal Karaoke system, please book through Open Table experiences.Hello Sunshine offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/hello-sunshine-events

A photo of Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant restaurant

4. Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1372)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Banff

Booked 69 times today

OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants in Canada.A craft brewery in a National Park, in a restaurant, in a forest. Complete with a stargazing retractable roof, beer garden, 25-foot pine tree and forest critters, our restaurant will make you feel like you're dining outdoors all year round. Our menu features tasty chef-inspired food meant to be enjoyed with beer made here. From the chicken wing to the kale salad, from the hand-stretched pizza to the Alberta striploin, beer has a wonderful way of bringing out the best in everything. Three Bears is the spot for happy hour featuring live music and beer specials..Don't forget about Happy Hour daily from 3pm-5pm.Three Bears offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-250 guests.Mountain-view private rooms / Private fireplace + patio spaces / Total venue Brewery experience.Learn more/connect about group dining:https://www.banffcollective.com/three-bears-events.

A photo of PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar restaurant

5. PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1134)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Banff

Booked 53 times today

Park is a backcountry lodge-inspired craft distillery in the heart of Downtown Banff. Gather 'round for campfire-inspired cuisine and wood-fired rotisserie specialties paired with our award-winning small-batch spirits distilled in-house. We are the only distillery located in a Canadian National Park so don't miss our free daily distillery tours for an exclusive look into our boutique distillery, where we hand-mill, hand-mash and hand-distill to preserve the purity of our ingredients. Our spirits are like no other in the world, because there is no other place in the world like Banff.

6. Farm & Fire

4.5

Awesome(1769)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Banff

Booked 55 times today

At Farm and Fire we believe that good food doesn’t have to be complicated. Our menu features only the freshest ingredients from local Canadian farmers. Because it’s slow roasted and wood-fired, we bring out the natural flavours Mother Nature intended. Come enjoy our warm and open modern dining space. Toast with friends by the warmth of the fire and stay for a while. Or, order your food to go and dine wherever you like, at your own pace.*PLEASE NOTE, WE HAVE LOTS OF SPACE FOR WALK-INS*

A photo of The Maple Leaf Seafood & Chop House restaurant

7. The Maple Leaf Seafood & Chop House

4.6

Exceptional(2332)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Banff

Booked 42 times today

Mountain view dining, local hospitality and excellent food in the heart of downtown Banff. The Maple Leaf is an iconic landmark serving brunch, lunch & dinner daily. We celebrate the best of Canadian cuisine with a menu inspired by the diverse ingredients found throughout Canada. Alberta beef, game, fresh fish, and coastal seafood are showcased next to an award-winning Canadian wine list. Looking for the perfect date spot or celebrating a special occasion? The Maple Leaf features a cozy intimate atmosphere complete with four private rooms, ideal for your next celebration or event.

8. Pizzeria Sophia

4.8

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Banff

Booked 18 times today

*NOW OPEN*Pizzeria Sophia is your new old favourite. Modern Italian celebrating the warm, comforting classics you crave. A chef-driven approach to pizza, pasta, antipasti and cocktails. Our intimate room has been curated to pull you in, wrapping you in eclectic textures & colours to set the mood.

A photo of Chuck's Steakhouse & Patio restaurant

9. Chuck's Steakhouse & Patio

4.9

Exceptional(2153)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Banff

Booked 40 times today

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..Chuck's offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.Mountain-view private rooms / Total venue experiences.Learn more/connect about group dining:www.banffcollective.com/groups.

10. Brazen

4.6

Exceptional(693)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Canadian • Banff

Booked 17 times today

Bold Style. Big Taste.Located inside the historic Mount Royal Hotel in the heart of Banff Avenue, Brazen brings a bold dining concept to town. Honouring the spirit of Banff’s mountaineers and explorers, we serve contemporary takes on classic cocktails, seasonally inspired Canadian fare and a taste of old-world style.Our patio is pet-friendly during the summer!

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Peyton
Central Kentucky •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was great, steaks were cooked perfect. Sides (fries and broccolini) were somewhat lukewarm like they may have been sitting for a while. No complaints otherwise
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Bluebird Woodfired Steakhouse & FonduePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Banff
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4.7
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Amber
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Live music, they were so friendly to our children, and the food was great! We will definitely be visiting again during our stay!
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Three Bears Brewery & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Banff
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4.8
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Stephanie
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was a very memorable experience. The ambience and food was excellent! The customer service is superb!👌
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Hello Sunshine Japanese RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Banff
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4.8
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Mike
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Loved rotisserie chicken.
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PARK Distillery Restaurant + BarPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Banff
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4.6
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Allison
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Had a wonderful meal here. They had live soft guitar & singing by local performer. Staff was superb.
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The Bison Restaurant & PatioPrice: Expensive• Canadian• Banff
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4.8

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