Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen

Guys! Don’t be a fool paying C$50 per person for steak in Banff anymore! Today I’m recommending an amazing buffet restaurant where you can overlook the panoramic view of the Rockies for just C$50 per person—Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen ✨ 1️⃣ Insane value for money💥 A single steak at any random steakhouse in town costs over C$50, but here, you get unlimited refills of prime steak, braised beef, beef pizza, pasta, beef burgers, and desserts—plus a cable car ticket! The adult price is only over C$50 (even cheaper for kids), and you can enjoy snow-capped mountains and glaciers while eating. This is such a steal! 2️⃣ 360° surrounded by snow-capped mountains🏔️ The restaurant is located at the summit station of the Sulphur Mountain gondola, 2281 meters above sea level. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows face the Bow Valley and Banff Town. On a clear day, you can even see Lake Minnewanka 15 kilometers away! (Snapshots on sunny days are all post-worthy, and it’s even more ethereal on cloudy, misty days～) 3️⃣ A blessing for lazy travelers—eat, play, and take photos in one stop!🚠 The gondola takes 8 minutes to reach the top. Right next to the restaurant are observation decks and ridge boardwalks—after eating, you can just take a walk to digest. You can even watch the light show at night! 🍽️ What to eat? Main dishes: Freshly baked pizza, spaghetti bolognese, beef burgers, roasted vegetables Meats: Steak, slow-braised beef brisket Salad bar: Over 5 types of vegetables + free sauce pairing Desserts: Brownies, fruit cups, ice cream Drinks: Coffee, tea, cold drinks ⚠️ Key point: The ingredients are fresh and portions are generous! There’s also the upscale Sky Bistro at the top (reservations required in advance)—sisters who want to try fine dining can go for it! 📍 How to get there? Direct gondola: Take Bus 1 from Banff Town to the gondola station. Book tickets online in advance (a must-grab during peak season!) Free shuttle bus: During peak season, take the shuttle provided by the gondola station, departing from (Elk + Avenue Hotel) or Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel every 20-40 minutes Self-driving: Park anywhere in the gondola base parking lot during off-season 💡 Tips:👉🏻Book Northern Light and Sky Bistro through me in advance! Get great deals👈🏻 1⃣️ Avoid peak hours for dining: Arrive before 11:30 for lunch to skip tour groups; go 1 hour before sunset to watch the snow-capped mountains turn red in the sunset while eating—it’s breathtaking! 2⃣️ Clothing tip: It’s windy at the top—bring a windproof jacket. Take it off when taking photos to instantly get that atmospheric vibe! #NorthernLight #banffrestaurants #Banffbuffet #Banfffood #Banffguide #SulphurMountainGondola #CanadaTravel