Eating Out

Banff Springs Hotel (Winter) .

Samurai Japanese Restaurant serves shabu shabu, sushi and sukiyaki 6-10 pm. Reservations required. Italian cuisine at the Castello Ristorante, 6-10 pm; reservations required. German food and fondues at The Waldhaus 6-10 pm with occasional entertainment. Grapes Wine Bar serves cheese, fondue, terrines, and specials. Koffie Huis is a family restaurant; breakfast, lunch and dinner. Solace Light offers healthy cuisine, 8:30 am-5 pm. Afternoon tea in the Sun Room, weekends. Light meals at Rundle Lounge. Tel: 1 403 762-6860

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Craigs' Family Restaurant .

Good food and comfortable surroundings--"Western Flavour at its Best". Over 50 menu selections--Alberta beef dip, 14 varieties of chicken, homemade burgers, steaks, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Little Partners and seniors menu. Craig's to Go is call-ahead take-out. Canadian breakfasts served all day. 6 am-9 pm. Tel: 1 403 762-4660 Address: 555 Banff Ave, in the Voyager Hotel.  Other Locations: 1727 Mountain Ave, Canmore, AB Tel:1 403 678-2656

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Bruno's Cafe & Grill .

Named after local photographer and mountain guide Bruno Engler, this eclectic and fun bistro is a cozy, casual spot. Breakfast 'til 5 pm. Burgers, pizza, fresh squeezed juices, vegetarian dishes, and locally brewed beer and roasted coffee keep the locals coming. Lunch $6-$9; entrées $9-$12. Daily 7 am-11 pm ('til 2 am during summer). Tel: 1 403 762-8115 Address: 304 Caribou St, Banff Alberta T0L 0C0

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Earl's .

Fresh certified Angus beef, chicken, fish and vegetable dishes are moderately priced. Earl's "eat a little, eat a lot" philosophy and 50-selection menu satisfies all. Caesar and chicken salads, finger foods, burgers and sandwiches, pastas, fresh BC salmon, prawns, and baked-on-site desserts. Gourmet pizza and tender chicken from a clay-built wood-burning forno oven. Many recipes reflect Thai, North American and Oriental influences. Lunch and dinner, $7-$17. Tel: 1 403 762-4414 Address: SW corner, Banff Ave and Wolf St (upstairs), Banff Alberta T0L 0C0

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Banff Springs Hotel (summer) .

Fine dining and dancing at the Rob Roy Dining Room, 6-10 pm (dress code; in-house guests only Jul/Aug, walk-ins space permitting). Lunch buffet with historic hotel tour Mon-Sat 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Breakfast buffet, Sun brunch, and Canadian dinners with entertainment at Alberta Dining Room (in-house guests only Jul/Aug, walk-ins accepted space permitting). Breakfast buffet and Van Horne's Grand Buffet dinner Jun 20-Sept 15 at Alhambra Dining Room. Casual Koffie Huis has an á la carte and buffet breakfast, family favourites and salad bar. Clubhouse Restaurant with patio serves more..

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Le Beaujolais .

Fine French cuisine for 20 years. Sophisticated menu, elegant decor, and sparkling lights enjoyed from window-side tables. Fresh seafood, choice Alberta beef, rack of lamb and tender veal are delicately sauced and impeccably presented. Choose á la carte dining, three course table d hote dinner ($47-$55), or six course chef's surprise. Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence"; AAA Four Diamond award; hailed as "simply the finest in Banff" by Bon Appetit. Daily from 6 pm. Reservations recommended. Jacket and tie optional. Most entrées $25-$33. Tel: 1 403 762-2712 Address: Corner more..

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Fuze Finer Dining

Located in the heart of downtown Banff, Fuze Finer Dining is one of the Town's newest dining additions.

With a globally inspired menu, diners will be able to find flavors and tastes from around the world.  East indian, French, Thai, Canadian are just some of the influences found on Fuze's award winning menu.

A wine selection that focuses on smaller production, harder-to-find wines adds to the uniqueness of this fine dining establishment. 

When we say fine dining, don't think starch white table cloths and stuffy service.  Fuze is relaxing more..

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accessibility:	elevator access
tel:	403 760-0853
url:	www.fuzedining.com
address:	2nd Floor, 110 Banff Avenue
PriceOfMenu:	$24 to $38 Cdn
email:	reservations@fuzedining.com

The Pines .

Creative Canadian cuisine and select Canadian wines and beers at this elegant new restaurant operated by the well-regarded Ticino group. Rack of venison, Alberta beef tenderloin, sesame camembert chicken, yogurt morel lamb, gingered tuna, crayfish and mussels in broth, and cilantro rigatoni (entrées $15-$32). Continental breakfast buffet ($6), full buffet ($9) or order a la carte. Daily 7-10:30 am and 5:30-10:30 pm. Banquet room and lounge adjacent. Tel: 1 403 760-6690 Address: Rundlestone Lodge, 537 Banff Ave, Banff AB T0L 0C0

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Caramba! Restaurante .

Caramba! Restaurante. Fun, casual atmosphere, and open kitchen with forno pizza oven, rotisserie and flaming grill. Many dishes such as calamari, penne Putanesca and Melanzana pizza are Mediterranean-inspired, but BC seafood, Alberta beef and Asian specialties share the menu. Food is flavourful and generous portions invite sharing (entrees $10-$15). Innovative breakfasts ($6-$10) including buffet. Lunch. Tel: 1 403 762-3667 Fax: 1 403 762-3577 Address: Banff Ptarmigan Inn, 337 Banff Ave, Banff AB

Joe's Diner

closed.

Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre .

Stylishly casual Terrace Dining Room features AAA Alberta beef, fresh BC salmon, Alberta lamb chops, chicken, prawns and pasta prepared in full-view by Chef Henri Vultier. Piano music Mon-Sat. Four and 5 course table d'hote $29/$37. Occasional theme nights. Entrées $18-$25. Reservations recommended. Cappuccino and dessert at the lounge. The Chinook Restaurant offers family-style meals, child menu and a huge Sun brunch buffet (plus theme nights during winter--Curry Mon, Western Thur and Mediterranean Fri). Tel: 1 403 762-4433 Fax: 1 403 762-3553 Toll Free: 1-800-661-9266 more..

Buffalo Mountain Lodge .

Constructed of hand-hewn timber, this restaurant prepares innovative Rocky Mountain cuisine, from local meats, herbs and berries. Breakfast is Canadian favourites and dishes like smoked duck Benedict, and zucchini and carrot French toast. Homemade soups, unique salads, sandwiches, and mountain tea for two comprise lunch. Dinner includes game platter, roasted salmon, Alberta beef tenderloin, caribou, buffalo rib-eye steak and rack of venison. Fresh breads and desserts. Breakfast and lunch from $8; entrées $20-$35. Tel: 1 403 762-2400 Fax: 1 403 609-6158 Toll Free: more..