Chez Francois Fine Cuisine
Chez Francois’ gourmet breakfast is a Canmore institution, well known for its traditional and extremely popular eggs Benedict with Chef Jean-Francois’ homemade hollandaise sauce. Dinners are equally loved, with each entree served in a bouquetiere of five fresh vegetables with either a potato or rice pilaf. Chef Jean-Francois makes his own sauces and soup stocks, and ice creams with seasonal fruits.
1604 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-6111
Dress: Smart casual
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Main Courses from $16 to $32
The Drake Pub and Restaurant
The Drake Pub and Restraunt has something for everyone. With a great menu featuring a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, Tex-Mex, steaks, chicken and ribs. The pub is easily the most popular in town, with 18 draft lines, satellite TV and three separate bars that make groups of any size feel right at home.
909 Railway Avenue
(403) 678-5131
Dress code: casual
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
French Quarter Café
Come taste traditional Cajun and Creole foods of New Orleans’ French quarter, such as Jambalaya, Blackened Red Snapper and Crawfish. The French Quarter Café is one of the most well-known fine dining establishments in the Banff and Canmore area, and certainly deserves it’s impressive reputation.
102 Boulder Cr. #4
(403) 678-3612
Dress code: Casual
Open Mon – Wed. 6:30am – 6 p.m.; Thu. and Fri. 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Closed Sundays
Main Courses from $18 to $24
Gasthaus Alphorn Restaurant
The Gasthaus Alphorn Restaurant has been designed to please every member of the family. with European and Canadian cuisines complimented by friendly staff and a warm, cozy atmosphere. Our restaurant is best known in the area for its consistency in serving high quality European and Canadian cuisine in a comfortable fine dining ambiance with professional service.
1720 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-9446
Dress code: Casual
Open 7 a.m. for breakfast
Main Courses from $14 to $29
Grizzly Paw Brewing Company
With beautiful views of Canmore’s famous Three Sisters mountain range, the atmosphere at The Grizzly Paw is truly unique. Enjoy a pint of handcrafted beer or a handcrafted soda with 1/3 less sugar than most and no caffeine. Their menu includes fish and chips, great Alberta “prime” steaks, handmade burgers, salsa’s, dressings, thier own Grumpy Bear hot sauce, and Rutting Elk BBQ sauce.
622 Main Street
(403) 678-9983
Dress code: Casual
Spring hours – Pub: Mon-Sun from 11 a.m. to midnight. Kitchen: Sun-Thu from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri and Sat from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Canmore Hotel
Canmore’s oldest restaurant with a popular pub year round, offering large portions and classic pub food. Their patio is a great spot to unwind during the summer.
738 8th Street
(403) 678-5181
Open lunch and dinner.
Dress Code: Casual
Main courses from $10
Crazyweed Kitchen
Possibly the most eccentric restaurant in the Canadian Rockies, with an interesting menu that combines Asian, East Indian, Italian, Mediterranean and French cuisine.
626 8th Street
(403) 609-2530
Dress Code: Casual
Open 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for lunch; Open 5:30 p.m for dinner
Chef’s Studio Japan
Chef’s Studio Japan asks you to join them “any evening for a dining sensation that will leave your taste buds tingling for days.” Chef’s studio specializes in Sushi and Teriyaki.
709 Main St. in the Avens Gallery Building
(403) 609-8383
Dress Code: Casual
Main Courses from $15 to $30
Copper Door
The Copper Door serves European-style cuisine, often incorporating wild game meats such as caribou, venison, and buffalo. The Copper door also serves a delicious seafood bouillabaisse and leg of lamb, the Copper Door Restaurant is sure to please the most discerning pallet. Reservations are recommended.
726 9th Street
(403) 678-5233
Open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Main Courses from $14 to $35
Craig’s Way Station
Craig’s is a longtime Canmore institution, serving up a very popular breakfast along with great views of the Canadian Rockies.
1727 Mountain Ave
403-678-2656
Dress code: Casual
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Des Alpes Restaurant
Fine Swiss and French fusion dining. Des Alpes’ specialties include Zurich style veal, Scallops Queen Elizabeth and Lamb fillets.
702 10th St.
403-678-6878
Main Courses from $15 to $35
Famous Chinese Restaurant
Traditional Szechuan and Peking Dishes. Take-out available.
629 8th Street
403-678-9535
Open for dinner
Fireside Inn Restaurant
Casual dining that will be sure to satisfy the appetite of the most hungry hikers and skiers, with an outdoor patio great for unwinding with a beer and some good grub.
718 8th St.,
403-678-9570
Open for lunch and dinner
The Kabin
Excellent family restuarant that’s in a cozy little, you guessed it, cabin.
1712 Bow Valley Trail
403-678-4878
Open for lunch and dinner
Jewel of Mongolia Grill Restaurant
Offers Chinese fair as well as their unique grilled dinner.
1306 Bow Valley Trail
403-678-9999
Open for dinner
Le Bistro
Excellent breakfast and lunch spot serving great coffee.
710 10th St.
403-678-3747
Malcolm’s Mountain Grill
Well-known for its Sunday brunch, Malcolm’s serves up contemporary North American cuisine.
511 Bow Valley Trail
403-678-3625
Open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Main Courses from $10 to $23
Margelios Pizzeria
Serving up some of the best pizza in Canmore.
721 Main St.
(403) 678-3625
Open for dinner
Melange
Fusion and a wood-fired oven gives Melange a great combination of gourmet pizzas, grilled and roasted meats, tapas, Thai food and homemade breads.
721 Main St.
(403) 609-3221
Open for dinner
Main Courses from $15 to $24
Murrieta’s Westcoast Grill
Murrieta’s Westcoast Grill is hailed as one of Calgary’s most celebrated and sumptuous places to dine. Situated within the spectacularly renovated walls of the Alberta Hotel building (c.1890) it offers a feast for the senses and the soul, with something unique to offer every distinctive palate.
737 Main St – 2nd floor
(403) 609-9500
Main Courses from $12 to $32
Musashi Japanese Restaurant
Musashi prepares its sushi and sashimi right before your eyes, giving you a great show while you work on you appetizers, which can include, yaki tori, gyoza, and edamame.
7A – 1306 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-9360
Open from 5 p.m.
Main Courses from $10 to $18
Patrinos Steak House and Pub
Views and Alberta AAA prime rib and steaks, chicken, ribs, veal, seafood, pizza. Greek and Italian dishes are the specialty. A local favourite, the pub features a big screen TV and nightly food specials.
1602 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-4060
Open Mon to Sat from 11 am, Sunday from 10 am
Main Courses from $8 to $23
Peking Ginger Restaurant
Great oriental restaurant with an extensive menu. Sure to have everyone’s favorites.
1702 Bow Valley Trail
(403) 678-3365
Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Main Courses from $8
Quarry Bistro & Wine Bar
Chef David Wyse’s cooking is rooted in classic French and Italian provincial cuisine. Serving Lunch, Dinner and weekend Brunch, the Quarry menu demonstrates a love of local ingredients, combined with tradition to create a modern bistro fare. Menus change seasonally to feature dishes in the height of flavor and freshness. All items made to order.
718 Main St
(403) 678-6088
Open Wed. to Mon. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wed. to Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sat. to Sun. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Main Courses from $14 to $28
Renzo’s Ristorante
Chef Peter McDiarmid sets no limits on Renzo’s cuisine, letting it take him where it will. Thai, Chinese, Scandinavian are just some of the directions that he will pursue. But as always, his heart rests with Canada.
1 Silvertip Tr. in the Sheraton Four Points Hotel
(403) 609-4422
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Main Courses from $14 to $29
Rose & Crown Pub
A popular night spot with a spacious bar and all the trappings of a nice, cozy pub — wooden stools, comfy booths, pool tables, fuzol table, big-screen TVs, dartboards and a wide selection of beer and spirits. On the menu you’ll find British pub favorites like steak and kidney pie and North American favorites like chicken wings.
749 Railway Ave
(403) 678-5168
Open for lunch and dinner
Santa Lucia Italian Restaurant
In the mood for traditional Italian? It’s a great way to replace those calories you’ve torched out in the mountains, and Santa Lucia knows how to do traditional Italian food the way it’s supposed to be done.
714 8th Street
(403) 678-3414
Open for dinner
Sinclairs
Enjoy casual elegance while tantalizing your taste buds. Eclectic cuisine – mussels, seafood, innovative pasta, fresh Atlantic salmon, vegetarian dishes, beef tenderloin and rack of lamb.
637 8th St. #1
(403) 678-5370
Open for Lunch and Dinner
Main Courses from $14 to $25
The Sherwood House
Just because it’s in a log cabin, doesn’t mean the food will be traditional. The Sherwood House serves up international cuisine featuring exotic meats such as buffalo, ostrich, as well as top quality beef, award-winning pizza and vegetarian dishes.
838 8th Street
(403) 678-5211
Main Courses from $10 to $24
The Summit Cafe
Cool little cafe with great coffee, soups, salads, homemade muffins and sandwiches. Sunny deck and big, friendly breakfast crowd.
1001 Cougar Creek Drive
(403) 609-2120
Open for breakfast and lunch
Tannins Fine Food & Wine
A wide variety of wines available by the glass that can be paired with wonderful dishes such as cedar plank salmon, rack of lamb and cheese fondue. An array of tapas to match the wines makes Tannins a great choice for happy hour.
830 10th St.
403-609-9200
Open for dinner
Tapas Restaurant
Interesting local restaurant with dishes in the style of Spain and Portugal.
633 10th Street
(403) 609-0583
Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Main Courses from $7 to $12
Ukrainian Loft
Want something different and delicious? Come to the Ukrainian loft for some classic cabbage rolls, borscht, sausage, pot pies and 14, yes 14, varieties of perogies with light wrapping.
102 Bow Meadows Cr.
(403) 678-3007
Open: Thu. to Sun. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Valbella Deli and Café
Great soup and sandwiches, combined with a variety of fully-prepared dishes made on the premises, ranging from meat pies to smoked salmon. In the deli you’ll find specialty sausages and smoked meats, and a bakery stocked with European-style breads and pastries baked daily.
104B Elk Run Blvd
(403) 678-3637
Open Monday to Saturday 8 am to 5:30 p.m.; Closed Sundays and holidays
Vic’s Steakhouse & Bar
The menus at Vic’s Steakhouse are authentically local, Canadian, rocky mountain cuisine. Featuring 100 percent Sterling Silver beef, Alberta raised lamb, bison, pork, fowl and fresh locally grown micro greens, herbs and vegetables.
511 Bow Valley Trail – Radisson Hotel
(403) 609-6099
Open from 6:30 am.. to 10 p.m.
Main Courses from $18 to $45
Zona’ Late Night Bistro
Zona’s serves up world cuisine including Alberta buffalo shortribs, swordfish with pineapple and chipoltes, tandori-spiced red snapper and a variety of vegetarian dishes, specials.
710 9th St.
(403) 609-2000
Open from 5 p.m. to midnight
Main Courses from $13 to $20