When it’s cold outside, I want good food, and I don’t want to have to go far to get it. That’s why I love the Banff Springs Hotelwithout stepping foot outside, you have a dazzlingly varied array of fine dining options at your fingertips!
1888 Chop House, a more recent addition to the hotel’s dining options, puts a twist on the traditional genre by using locally sourced Alberta beef, sustainable wild game and Ocean Wise seafood. The wine list is broad and dates back to the 1960sask the mixologist for help with pairings.
Once legendary, the buffets at Bow Valley Grill have, in my opinion, gone down in quality and don’t feel quite as specials as they used tonothing particularly unique or mouthwatering about their offerings these days.
If you’re craving authentic Italian cuisine, Castello Ristorante will not disappointtry the lamb shank or seafood tagliattelle for a truly sumptuous experience. This little spot gets busy, fast, so making a reservation is pretty much a must.
Overlooking the golf course, the Waldhaus Restaurant (top floor) and Pub & Patio (lower level) offer Alpine cuisine (think fried and cheesy) and high quality pub fare. Head upstairs for a filling meal, then go down for great brews, a round of pool and a sneak peek at the game scores.
To further explore your love of vino, step into Grapes Wine Bar, where you can pair the finest reds and whites on the property with a perfectly crafted menu of amuses bouche.
You can forget the adage of avoiding fish in the mountainsSamurai Sushi flies in a fresh catch from Vancouver every day. The experience is as much about the incredible presentation as it is the spot-on flavors, so be ready to capture some visual food-porn.
The hotel also has two loungesthe Rundle, open for all-day dining, and the Ramsay, where the Fairmont rolls out its signature cocktails. Perfect choices for off-hours meals or an evening nightcap.
Last but not least is the Castle Pantry, a daily (or more often) must for a warming hot-cocoa or an extra-special wake-me-up latte. The fresh bakery items are devilishly indulgent, and the grab-and-go deli items are perfect if you’re venturing out of the hotel for a day of sightseeing or skiing.
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