regional. seasonal. canadian.

Ways to dine

defining local.

Sourcing local is about relationships. It’s about finding the passionate suppliers who work hard for their cause. It’s about embracing seasonality + taking the road less traveled. Come along for the ride at one of the best places to eat locally sourced food in Banff.

Our Story

Our Story

from their farms to our kitchen.

We source from over 20 farms and producers across Alberta and British Columbia β€” names our kitchen team know by heart and by handshake. These relationships, built over years, are the foundation of every plate we make.

Benchmark Angus

Premium Alberta Angus beef

Warner, AB

Noble Farms Bison

Premium Alberta-raised bison

RED DEER AB

Ponderosa Mushrooms

Wild and specialty cultivated mushrooms

Maple Ridge, BC

Broxburn Vegetables

Fresh, locally grown seasonal vegetables

Lethbridge, AB

Busy Bea Market Garden

Small-scale, seasonal farm produce

Monarch, AB

Mans Eggs

Fresh, locally produced farm eggs

NOBLEFORD , AB

Brome Lake Farms

Premium duck and specialty poultry

Knowlton, QC

LUPO Pasta

House-made, artisan Italian pasta

Banff, AB

Phoenix Farms

Seasonal vegetables and locally grown produce

Monarch, AB

Mountainview Colony

Colony-raised meats and farm products

Keoma, AB

Galimax Trading

Locally sourced produce and farm products

Nobleford, AB

SunGold Lamb

Premium Alberta-raised lamb

Innisfail, AB

Kootenay Meadows

Certified organic, grass-fed artisan dairy

Creston, BC

Vital Green Farms

Organic, grass-fed dairy and cultured products

Picture Butte, AB

Don Nowoselski

Heritage and seasonal orchard-grown apples

Creston Valley, BC

Broek Pork Acres

Family-raised Berkshire pork

Coalhurst, AB

Awards & Recognition

CONSISTENTLY RANKED

canada's 100 best

2018–2024

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

wine spectator

2022–2024

MOST BOOKED

opentable diners' choice

2023–2024

MOUNTAIN DINING

where to eat canada

2024

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a sense of genuine regional identity, executed with real precision.

β€” THE GLOBE AND MAIL

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the best case for eating local you'll find anywhere in the canadian rockies.

β€” ENROUTE MAGAZINE

Private Events

celebrate in the heart of the rockies.

Private dining and events for up to 88 guests, featuring seasonal Canadian cuisine and a distinctly Rocky Mountain setting in the heart of Banff.

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the bison gift cards

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the bison

211 Bear St #213,
Banff, Alberta

hours

Monday: 5:00–9:00β€―p.m.
Tuesday: 5:00–9:00β€―p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00–9:00β€―p.m.
Thursday: 5:00–9:00β€―p.m.
Friday: 4:30–9:00β€―p.m.
Saturday: 4:30–9:00β€―p.m.
Sunday: 5:00–9:00β€―p.m.

Contact

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