Banff Social

3.7

30 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Great for live music

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

Location
221 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1B3
Phone number
(403) 762-2467
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Raj Nandamudi

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Calgary / Southern Alberta
Great for live music
Calgary / Southern Alberta
Great for outdoor dining
Banff / Canmore
Great for brunch
Banff / Canmore
Healthy
Banff / Canmore
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Banff Social offers an inviting atmosphere with a varied menu that delights guests. Patrons praise the "great food" and "friendly, attentive service," with standout dishes like the "Bison Burger" and "Linguine al Limone." The restaurant's unique menu and fantastic drink options make it a must-visit in Banff.

30 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall was a good time, new staff messed up one of our orders which is understandable. Gave us a free dessert as a compromise. Found it a bit expensive but also understandable
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Colin
Philadelphia3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Banff Social had inadequate staff on hand the night we dined there. I felt sorry for the one waitress, who was clearly doing her very best, but struggling to serve every table in the restaurant. The food was decent but barely warm by the time it arrived at our table. Overall it was a disappointing experience.
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Mini
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent time at Banff. Good food & service. One of us is vegetarian decent options.
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Cosmos
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My guests were all praises. Very satisfying experience. Cheers
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Steve
Calgary1 review
1.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was terrible food was OK, waited upwards to an hour for our food. We ordered linguini and a bison burger. Not thrilled
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Dan
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had great food, great service and it was a good little restaurant
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Reg
Calgary2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Server was great. Salmon entree was great. Cheese cake great. Wine choice great. Made reservation but did not seem to be too busy (Friday evening @ 6 pm)
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Pakhee
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time in Banff. Glad we came here. Lots of choices on menus for our picky family. Will be back definitely
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Josef
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Off the busy Main Street we reserved a nice table at this restaurant. Quickly greeted by a friendly server and seated upstairs. There was nice wine choices and for Banff better than expected wine prices. Food was very tasty. We enjoyed the Baked Goat cheese & Brussels Sprouts,Bison goulash with perrogies which were a nice touch and a Double Patty beef burger with tasty toppings. The menu was different than the usual Banff restaurants. If you are in Banff or Canmore, stop by and enjoy yourself!
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Doug
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Service was great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the Bison Burger is was amazing.
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Banff Social is rated 3.7 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

221 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1B3

Additional information

Phone number
(403) 762-2467
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Raj Nandamudi

Banff Social

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