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The Fat Ox of Banff, Banff, AB

The Fat Ox of Banff

4.8
4.8
103 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Northern Italy, The Fat Ox brings a taste of the Italian Alps to our guests. Our name, "Fat Ox," pays homage to the robust flavors and hearty dishes found in Northern Italian cuisine. Symbolizing strength, endurance, and the bounty of the land, it reflects our commitment to serving exceptional meals crafted from the finest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible and prepared with care & expertise. Our view for our guests is: We just want to have fun!

Brunch 10am-2pm
Apertivo 2pm-4pm (only food menu available during this time)
Dinner 4pm- 10pm

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Canadian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-3848
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Samson
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Cross street
    Banff Ave & Rabbit
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Roam Bus: Stop - Banff Ave/Rabbit
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 103 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary / Southern Alberta

    Italian

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Overall

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Food

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Service

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Value

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for business meals

  • Banff / Canmore

    Innovative

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for groups

  • Banff / Canmore

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for special occasions

  • Banff / Canmore

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fat Ox of Banff is a delightful new addition to the local dining scene, offering "exceptional food" with a creative twist on Italian cuisine. Guests appreciate the "attentive and friendly" service, with standout servers like Mathieu and Kevin enhancing the dining experience. Despite occasional noise and close seating, the vibrant atmosphere and "beautiful setting" make it a must-visit for both locals and tourists. Don't miss the "fabulous" espresso martini and the "outstanding" elk carpaccio.

103 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Wine, apps and mains were great. We had the Tuscan fries, winter bruschetta, olives and pecorino followed by the braised beef ravioli, shrimp fazzoletti and Gorgonzola gnocchi and finished the night off with an affogato. Server Kevin was great. Thanks for such a nice meal!
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Sean Thank you for the 5 star review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the personable service, warm atmosphere and delicious food. We'll be sure to pass along your comments to Kevin. See you on your next visit.

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  2. Shelby

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, our server was knowledgeable in explaining their menu items and had good drink suggestions. I plan on going back to try more of the menu
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Shelby Thank for taking the time to make a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience dining with us. See you on your next visit.

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  3. Prism

    Calgary

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious venison carpaccio! Very nice wines by the glass! 
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Prism Thank for taking the time to review us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. See you on your next visit.

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  4. John

    Calgary

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are locals from Canmore and have been eager to try The Fat Ox as we love Italian. Molly took Excellent care of of us from great Menu recommendations to great service. Stuart who is one of the owners was also very helpful explaining various dishes. The Menu has so many great items our friends and ourselves decided to share Applies, Mains and Desert which worked out perfect. Appies of Venison Carpaccio, Elk Meatballs and the Shrimp “Scampi” were outstanding. The “New” Lamp Sirloin was melt in your mouth and our favourite, and we also had the Bison Tagliatelle. The signature Desert “Sticky Toffee Pudding” was delicious. We were all Very Impressed and definitely will be back soon. The Fat Ox is a Fabulous addition to the Bow Valley Dining Scene and a Must Do !
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 7 days ago
    Hi John Thank you for the 5 star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the personable service, warm atmosphere and the delicious food. See you on your next visit.

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  5. Thomas

    Jacksonville

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited this establishment during happy hour and the food/service was awesome! The portions were perfect and server was attentive to us and engaging. We wished we had booked a dinner here during our week stay.
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Thomas Thank you for the 5 star review. Hopefully the next time you visit Banff you'll be able to visit us for dinner.

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  6. Christopher

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The drinks were creative. The management was engaged. Definitely will be back!
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Christopher Thank you for the 5 star review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the personable service, warm atmosphere and delicious food. See you on your next visit.

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  7. Jeannie

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service!! Kyle had great recommendations and made our Anniversary dinner extra special. Amazing experience.
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on November 12, 2024
    Hi Jeannie Thank you for the 5 star review. Kyle is one our best servers and really cares about making a great guest experience. See you on your next visit.

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  8. scott

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Brought family in from Aus, was reccomended by friends. We Arrived for happy hour and when asked about the “apperitivo” happy hour menu The server basically said we charge you less and give you smaller portions. So I would say small portions and food was average at best. Started Strong but when we ordered entrees the 3 of the pastas were hard. And server said would look into it but no response. As regular visitors to Banff I would say better value elsewhere.
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on November 12, 2024
    Hi Scott Thank you for taking the time to review us. I would like to follow up with you regarding your experience. Please email at your convenience. stuart@fatoxbanff.ca

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  9. Nick

    Edmonton

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If we could give 10 stars we absolutely would! The food was amazing. I’m calabrese (southern Italian) and the menu has a great take on some of the delicacies that the south of Italy uses in its cooking. The wine and the service, you have to eat here!!!! New favorite place in Banff!
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on November 11, 2024
    Hi Nick Thank you for the amazing review. 10 stars is high praise. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience. See next on your anniversary next year.

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  10. Jeanne

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and our server Brando was great. I would highly recommend.
    The Fat Ox of BanffResponded on November 11, 2024
    Hi Jeanne Thank you for the 5 star review. Brando is one of best servers, we are glad you had a great experience with him. See you on your next visit.

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FAQs

The Fat Ox of Banff offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 762-3848.

The Fat Ox of Banff is rated 4.8 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Fat Ox of Banff

415 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Banff Ave & Rabbit
  • Neighborhood
    Banff
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Canadian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Roam Bus: Stop - Banff Ave/Rabbit
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Samson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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