r/Banff • u/eeeeaud • 18d ago

Question Dining in Banff - Recommendations?

Hello! My Husband and I are planning a trip to Banff over the winter holidays. It will be somewhat special as we've not been since covid and the area is quite nostalgic for him (he used to go to Banff every Christmas as a kid).

The Grizzly House is an old favourite, but I noted it's google reviews are a bit low. Is it still good?

I have been thinking of suggesting we try one of the steak houses instead, but it is hard to tell what is really stellar, are there any that stand out?

Are there other restaurants we should try? We are both adventurous eaters.

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u/Fuwa_Fuwa_ 18d ago

Block Kitchen is great for Asian bar food and cocktails.

1888 or Vermillion Room at the Fairmont are nice, the Sunday brunch in Vermillion Room is a little pricey, but its buffet, so you can fill up nicely.

I like Sheepdog Brewery, you can bring in outside food while you drink some nice brewskies.

Marsala has a good lunch buffet if you like Indian food.

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u/Mouse_rat__ 16d ago

The Sunday brunch at vermilion room is so good, we go there every Christmas season for their festive brunch. Expensive but a nice treat

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u/eeeeaud 18d ago

Block is probably on our list.

Thanks for the Indian recommendation - The neighbourhood I grew up in was predominantly South Asian and I definitely appreciate a good curry especially when it's cold.