AFTERNOON TEA — Restaurant in Alberta

We came to the Chateau for high tea as a birthday treat for myself in September and we had such a wonderful time! We did the high tea with a glass each of Prosecco - CAD 66 and it was sooo worth it! I was tossing up between the Banff Springs high tea or Lake Louise and I’m so glad I chose Lake Louise. We were fortunate enough to be sat by the window so we had the most wonderful view and I’m so glad that we did - that is why I would go for the Lake Louise option just to be able to take it all in and see the beautiful lake in all its glory. The Prosecco was a lovely touch and the tea was beautiful, our host came and filled up our teapot probably 6 times! I thought I’d have to buy a new pot over and over but no.

The food itself was beautiful and the tray was stacked high with delicious treats. They also put a little birthday treat at the top which was so lovely and a real highlight. There’s also a dessert buffet table so when you are finished your high tea tiers you are welcome to hit up with dessert buffet as much as you like (shown in my photos). So generous!

We stayed for three hours and just soaked up all we could of the view, the beautiful food, lovely service and the beautiful room itself.

My only qualm would be that the bread on the open sandwiches felt a little dry, like it had been sitting out in the open for most of the day. It might have been a bad day for bread that day so don’t let it effect your decision!

Such a special treat and a well worth it! Can’t wait to come back again someday with family and share in the special...

Of all the Fairmont Afternoon Teas I've experienced, this was by far the most enjoyable. Everything from the service, to the food, to the setting was above and beyond. We were lucky enough to visit during a shoulder season; right inbetween the winter rush and the summer tourist season. That meant the hotel and all restaurants weren't too crowded, which was perfectly fine with us. This did mean that our reservation was moved from the Restaurant & Bar to the Lakeview Lounge, but I feel this only heightened our experience. The Lounge had a steady stream of patrons, but the noise level never rose above normal conversation level. I was so glad we were sat next to one of the huge windows for a stunning view of the frozen lake and snowy mountains! The tea selection was quite wide, as with other Fairmont Hotels, so it was hard to make a choice. Our server Brooke made some great recommendations that would compliment our tea time fare. The food itself was interesting and freshly made. There were some new flavor combinations I'd never had before; I love that the menu changes with the seasons. We both loved the scones, still warm from the oven! More than anything, we simply loved interacting with the incredible staff who cared deeply about our experience. Brooke was so sweet, so kind, and pleasantly attentive. The host at podium greeted us by name and asked about our previous experience; I felt appreciated and well cared for. I could not have asked for a better Afternoon Tea experience and am grateful for all the staff at the Chateau who made...

YOU HAVE TO EAT HERE IF YOU COME TO FAIRMONT CHATEAU!

One of the best places for a meal in Banff National Park and all-round it is a 10/10.

The food was flavourful and well-cooked. The lunch menu may seem slightly limited but that is a good sign in my opinion, since they want to focus on their best items. We devoured all the food we ordered and we are going back for dinner as well.

The drinks were very good. Our server suggested the local beer and the caramel old fashioned. They were both amazing.

Nothing beats the view from the restaurant of lake Louise and the mountains. It is a perfect spot for a date, for a family visit or with friends.

Finally, our server, Nicholas K was absolutely the best. He asked us for the flavours we enjoyed in our food and drinks and his suggestions were spot on. He even joined us in the banter of teasing one of our friends and that was excellent because he had the emotional intelligence to understand our relationship with each other.

You definitely must visit this restaurant if you are visiting/staying in this hotel. If I were you, I would ask for a table served by Nicholas K since he made our experience...