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Bison Carpaccio at The Bison Restaurant & Terrace - The Bison Restaurant & Patio, Banff, AB

The Bison Restaurant & Patio

4.8
4.8
2992 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
Named in Trip Advisor's top 10 Canadian fine dining restaurants and OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in Canada, we proudly feature regional, seasonal, Canadian cuisine. Watch the show as a line of talented chefs prepare your meal in our open concept copper kitchen. Specializing in forno creations, fresh plant based dishes and of course Alberta bison. Enjoy your meal from our mountain view dining room, or escape to our rooftop terrace. Sip away on a signature cocktail, local craft beer or choose from our carefully selected wine list. Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-100 guests.

Mountain-view dining room / Open-air terrace cocktail receptions / Total venue experience
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Learn more/connect about group dining:
www.banffcollective.com/groups
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-5550
  • Website
    http://www.thebison.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests. Mountain views / Total venue experiences. Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups
  • Location
    Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4
  • Area
    Banff
  • Cross Street
    Caribou
  • Parking details
    We are located across the street from the open air parking lot on Bear St. You can also find street parking on Bear Street as well as a secondary parkade located beside the Nester's Grocery Store, one block South of Caribou Street. <br /><br />
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 🌼 Spring at The Bison - $39 Feature Menu 🍽️

    24 Mar 2025 - 5 Jun 2025
    Welcome spring with a three-course menu featuring our regional, seasonal cuisine for just $39. Enjoy the warm sun on our rooftop patio or relax in our airy dining room while you watch a talented team of chefs prepare your meal of fresh produce and forno specialties. Reservations are recommended, walk-in welcome. Feature menu available Sunday - Thursday.
    🌼 Spring at The Bison - $39 Feature Menu 🍽️ photo

Offers

  • 🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 18:00 - 21:00
    The Bison pairs fresh seasonal cuisine with live music every Thursday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Featuring a rotating variety of the Bow Valley's most talented acoustic artists.

    🎶Live Acoustic Music at The Bison Restaurant🎶 photo

Menu

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What 2,992 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Canadian

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Overall

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Food

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for special occasions

  • Banff / Canmore

    Canadian

  • Banff / Canmore

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bison Restaurant & Patio in Banff offers an exceptional dining experience with "the best food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious meat," "expertly curated cocktails," and "top quality" atmosphere. The bison short ribs and bison tomahawk are standout dishes. Live music adds to the "incredible vibe." Highly recommended for special occasions and "memorable" dining.
2,992 Reviews

  1. jesse

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Showed up 15 minutes early for my reservation they accommodated us right away. All the appies were great. The bison bolognes and short ribs were fabulous. Dani are server was awesome.

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  2. Jim

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is an absolute gem. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was great and the food was incredible and absolutely second to none.absolutely LOVED it.

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    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner, food was amazing, staff were so friendly and accommodating. Lovely atmosphere. Perfect evening

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  4. review3dic

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meat great cocktails. Overall great experience

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  5. Jessica

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food! The leadership and team work of this team was over the top.

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  6. Ross

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and atmosphere all top quality. Had a great meal and would absolutely recommend to anyone. Service was great, efficient and friendly.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night concluded with another unforgettable dinner at The Bison during our trip to Banff. Mr. Kevin, who played a unique role in our love story, was there to make our final evening just as memorable as the first one we shared with him five years ago. The Bison was where we had our very first vacation "dinner date," and since then, there have been 5 more dinners leading up to our wedding rehearsal dinner with our closest family and friends. A week-long "snow trip bucket list" for our youngest son brought us back two more times. The cocktails were expertly curated, and the food, as always, was divine. It might seem strange for a restaurant to hold such significance, but Kevin, with his exceptional service, palate and personality has made it that way. Thank you to The Bison, Kevin, and the staff who turn every dinner into a true dining experience.

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  8. Alex

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had amazing food at the Bison! The drinks, live music and service were all great too! Would highly recommend as a treat or special occasion.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in Banff, service is exceptionnal , great cocktail as well , highly recommended

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  10. Jeffrey VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the plates were excellent. Bison short ribs were especially delicious. Can't wait to go back.

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FAQs

The Bison Restaurant & Patio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 762-5550.

The Bison Restaurant & Patio is rated 4.8 stars by 2992 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bison Restaurant & Patio

Box 3959 #213, 211 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1E4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Caribou
  • Area
    Banff
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Farm-to-table, Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located across the street from the open air parking lot on Bear St. You can also find street parking on Bear Street as well as a secondary parkade located beside the Nester's Grocery Store, one block South of Caribou Street. <br /><br />
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thebison.ca/
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-5550
  • Private party facilities
    The Bison offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests. Mountain views / Total venue experiences. Learn more/connect about group dining: www.banffcollective.com/groups
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