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Banff Social, Banff, AB

Banff Social

3.8
3.8
19 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Welcome to Banff Social! Where flavors spark conversations, while bold and unique dishes come together with genuine hospitality.
Our well traveled Chef's creations are inspired by local ingredients, seasonality and Canadian and global flavors.
Our menu ranges from classic comforts to elegant and creative delicacies.
Guest's favorites include Linguine al Limone with seared salmon, Alberta Bison meatballs, Italian burrata, AAA Alberta steaks and Chickpea Panisse.
The beverage menu features local and acclaimed global wines, local draft beers and spirits, as well as our amazing hand-crafted cocktails.
Located in the heart of Banff, our space ranges from lively casual lounge to spacious elegant dining room. With two floors of patio views to get some of the best angles of Banff’s scenic mountains.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-2467
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Raj Nandamudi
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for booking and buy-outs for group bookings, business events, weddings, graduations, Staff Appreciation Parties.....etc
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Banff / Canmore

    Healthy

  • Banff / Canmore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Banff / Canmore

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Banff / Canmore

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banff Social offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout Latin Nights featuring flavorful IPAs and lively salsa. While "probably one of the best burgers" is praised, service can be inconsistent. Guests enjoy an "incredible drink menu" and "great food," though some have experienced delays. Ideal for a fun night out.

19 Reviews
  1. Brock

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. It’s one of the few independent restaurants in Banff. Happy hour menu is fantastic value and runs until 6 PM in January. Had Korean wings, bison goulash and tomato soup. Would certainly recommend.

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  2. Kelli

    VIP

    Denver

    117 reviews

    3.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was ferry friendly and attentive. Space felt a bit empty downstairs, but helped with staff flow. They need more low set tables, mostly pub height which is uncomfortable for short people. The menu online seemed to have many vegetarian options which is why I booked it for NYE for my husband. They had a new winter menu that was not updated online with fewer V options. We liked the poached pear salad, but our entrees were not very good and came out when we still had half the salad left to eat. The chickpea panisse is too dry and needs some sort of sauce to accompany it. The tenderloin steak was very fibrous. It either wasn’t a tenderloin or it was a very poor grade of meat. I rarely complain, but opted to say something to the server and they discounted my meal, which I appreciated. The wines by the glass that we had were very good and we tend to be picky about wine, so that was an upside to the night. Seems like they are proud of their cocktails but we didn’t have any. We were done in less than an hour.

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  3. Chad

    Houston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Avoid - horrible food and drinks. Many better places to go in Banff.

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  4. Veronica

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    There was a wedding going on upstairs which we didn’t know about, so our food came out very late and we were only told about this about half an hour after waiting for our food that they hadn’t been able to start ours yet. I feel like we should have been told about the wedding and therefore slower kitchen service right away, as soon as we sat down because we would have just found somewhere else to go. There were items that they had ran out of which we were told about right away. I had a couple French 75’s and they weren’t made very well. The server was very nice but just could have been better service.

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  5. Evangeline

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful people working on Christmas Day. My steak was not great, a bit tough they offered to replace with another meal I decided not to but they discounted it. Everyone else was happy with their food.

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  6. Anjali

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The drinks were great but food was very slow despite a nearly empty restaurant for lunch. Didn't find it lived up to the hype

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  7. Anshuman

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant restaurant in the Center of Banff. Great food and service. Make you feel special with amazing cocktails. They have great wine list too. Really enjoyed

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  8. David

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Appetizers were especially good. Loved the Lemoncello Spritz on drinks menu!

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  9. Carita

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Weird service staff, manager seemed nonchalant. Our steaks were not great, bison meatballs tasted like overcooked ground chuck. Will not be returning.

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  10. Bobby

    Vancouver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Ordered a ribeye steak and they gave me sirloin. They even tried convincing me that it is ribeye

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Banff Social is rated 3.8 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Banff Social

221 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1B3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raj Nandamudi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-2467
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for booking and buy-outs for group bookings, business events, weddings, graduations, Staff Appreciation Parties.....etc
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