Banff Restaurant Guide | Best Bites from Steaks to Gelato 🏔️🍽️
📍 Why These Spots? From affordable Alberta beef to mountain-view brunch, these are the locally tested hits (and misses) after a week of eating through Banff! 🍽️ Honest Reviews (Ranked!) 1️⃣ The Maple Leaf 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Peppercorn Steak Frites ($38): Juicy AAA beef, peppercorn cream, crispy fries. ✔ Vibe: Lodge-chic, antler chandeliers, perfect post-hike treat. 💰 $50–80/pp (worth it for the steak quality). 2️⃣ The Old Spaghetti Factory 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Seafood Linguine ($24): Light tomato sauce, mussels + shrimp, fresh herbs. ✔ Perk: Free dessert (choose ice cream or tiramisu). 💰 $25–40/pp (budget-friendly). 3️⃣ Farm & Fire 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Canadian Eggs Benny ($18): Perfectly poached, back bacon, hollandaise just right. ✔ Kid’s Waffles: Thick + fluffy, berries + whipped cream (steal a bite!). 💰 $20–35/pp (brunch spot). 4️⃣ Banff’s Mountain Chocolates 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Salted Caramel Gelato: Creamy, hint of salt, unreal texture. ✔ Hot Chocolate: Rich, not too sweet, whipped cream mountain. 5️⃣ COWS Banff 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Wally’s Chocolate ($6): Fudgy, milky, smooth as Canadian butter. ❌ Skip: Cherry Blossom flavor (artificial aftertaste). 6️⃣ Lupo Italian 🌟🌟 ✔ Rigatoni Carbonara ($28): Pork bits scarce, sauce clumpy, not worth it. 7️⃣ BeaverTails 🌟🌟 ✔ Classic Cinnamon ($7): Crispy, sugar-dusted, messy fun. ✔ Skip If: You dislike sweet-on-sweet (this is dessert pizza). ✨ Pro Tips ✔ Steak Lovers: Maple Leaf’s happy hour (3–5PM) = $10 off steaks. ✔ Gelato Hack: Mountain Chocolates > COWS for texture + depth. ✔ Avoid: Lupo’s pasta (overpriced, under-seasoned). #BanffEats #RockiesFoodie #NoSadMeals
