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Best... Breakfast Melissa's (403) 762-5511 • 218 Lynx St. The best Eggs Bennie in town. Breakfast served 'till 4 pm. Bruno's 762-8115 • 304 Caribou St. Was voted #1 by Ski Magazine. All-day Breakfast. Jack Pine 760-7686 537 Banff Ave. Excellent breakfast from this quiet, cozy little restaurant. Lunch - Casual Rose & Crown 762-2121 202 Banff Ave. Lunch there is always great! Huge Fish & Chips! Nice pub atmosphere! Nourish 760-3933 2nd floor - 215 Banff Ave. Great, healthy vegetarian dishes with really nice prices! Magpie & Stump 762-4067 203 Caribou St. Nicely priced Tex-Mex & Canadian fare in a Cantina setting! Tommy's 762-8888 120 Banff Ave. Comfort food including burgers, quesadillas & chicken. Elk & Oarsman 762-4616 119 Banff Ave. Casual, rustic atmosphere. 6 kinds of burgers, beer and more! Wild Flour 760-5074 211 Bear St. Artisan Bakery Café featuring grilled sandwiches and wraps! Lunch - Nice Tony Roma's 760-8540 138 Banff Ave. Very nice atmosphere, great food including World Famous Ribs! Evergreen 762-3307 459 Banff Ave. Great Canadian food & nice prices in a very elegant setting. Saltlik 762-2467 221 Bear St. Excellent food, great service and nice decor! Juniper Bistro 763-6205 Juniper Way Tasty Canadian entrées with a great panoramic mountain view! Earls 762-4414 229 Banff Ave. Great for lunch with lots of choices on a well rounded menu. Best... Dinner $$$ Le Beaujolais (403) 762-2712 212 Buffalo St. Simply the Best in town! Evergreen 762-3307 459 Banff Ave. Bistro inspired menu highlighting the best of Canada at the Delta Banff. Ticino 762-3848 415 Banff Ave. Excellent Swiss-Italian dining! The Banff bartender's choice. Dinner $$1/2 Maple Leaf 760-7680 137 Banff Ave. A truly Canadian experience! Very nice, eh! Saltlik 762-2467 221 Bear St. Great steaks, nice ambiance and more. You can't go wrong! Fuze 760-0853 110 Banff Ave. From seafood to rack of lamb. Great veggie options as well. Dinner $$ Bumper's Beef 762-2622 603 Banff Ave. A little out of the way, but well worth it! Featuring Prime Rib! Bison Mtn. Bistro 762-5550 211 Bear St. All the standards and more, stepped up a notch! Juniper Bistro 763-6205 Norquay Rd. Casual fine dining featuring hearty & creative bistro cuisine. Giorgio's 762-5114 219 Banff Ave. Featuring great Italian entées in a warm and inviting setting. Dinner $1/2 Balkan 762-3454 120 Banff Ave. Authentic Greek cuisine in a nice Mediterranean atmosphere! Melissa's 762-5511 218 Lynx St. Old log cabin style restaurant with great steaks and much more! Athena Pizza 762-4022 110 Banff Ave. Pizza, pasta and more from this nice, locals' restaurant! Rose & Crown 762-2121 202 Banff Ave. Nice casual pub with a great variety of Canadian & British dishes. Magpie & Stump 762-4067 203 Caribou St. Tex-Mex and Canadian cuisine featuring all the favourites! The Paddock 760-8543 132 Banff Ave. Great comfort food & drinks at this large casual pub! Dinner $ The Old Spaghetti Factory 760-2779 Great for the family. Dinner includes bread, soup or salad, ice cream and tea or coffee. 2nd fl. Cascade Plaza Pad Thai 762-4911 110 Banff Ave. Small price, Big portions! Hidden in Clock Tower Mall. Nourish 760-3933 2nd floor - 215 Banff Ave. A great Vegetarian alternative that won't break the bank! Chaya 760-0882 118 Banff Ave. Such fantastic Asian food from such a small place! Best... Coffee Shop Evelyn's (403) 762-0352 201 Banff Ave. Evelyn's Too 762-0330 229 Bear St. Evelyn's Again 760-2907 119 Banff Ave. Great coffees, cappuccino, espresso and fresh baked goods! Internet Café Cyberweb Café 762-9226 L.Level 215 Banff Ave. Fast Internet, great coffee, excellent service! Canadian Maple Leaf 760-7680 137 Banff Ave. From Alberta beef & game to coastal seafood, it's all great! Evergreen 762-3307 459 Banff Ave. True Canadian fine dining in the Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge. Bison Mtn. Bistro 762-5550 211 Bear St. Rocky Mountain comfort food utilizing regional ingredients. Juniper Bistro 763-6205 Norquay Rd. All Canadian menu including steaks, seafood & veggie options. Bumper's Beef 762-2622 603 Banff Ave. Alberta beef & ribs in a casual log cabin atmosphere! Foods of the World Chinese - Silver Dragon Top floor, 211 Banff Ave. All the standards and more. Great lunch special. 762-3939 East Indian - Masala 760-6612 201 Wolf St. Beef, lamb, curries, fish, vegetarian... under the movie theatre. English - Rose & Crown 202 Banff Ave. Fish & Chips, Shepherd's Pie... Canadian style! 762-2121 French - Le Beaujolais 762-2712 212 Buffalo St. There is nothing like this 6-course dining experience. Greek - Balkan 762-3454 120 Banff Ave. The Rocky Mountain Greek Platter for two is a great sampling! Irish - St. James's Gate 762-9355 207 Wolf St. Steak & Guiness Pie, Irish Stew and much more! Italian - Giorgio's 762-5114 219 Banff Ave. Warm, rustic atmosphere with Italian specialties, pasta and pizza. Japanese - Suginoya 762-4773 225 Banff Ave. Traditional Japanese ambiance and menu. Very nice! Korean - Seoul 762-4941 Sundance Mall Great Korean entrées at this nice casual restaurant! Mexican - Magpie & Stump 762-4067 Authentic Tex-Mex. Serving food till 2 am. 203 Caribou St. Swiss/Italian - Ticino 762-3848 415 Banff Ave. Excellent selection of classic dishes mixed with outstanding service! Thailand - Pad Thai 762-4911 110 Banff Ave. Very popular with the locals... hidden in Clock Tower Mall. +Tell your Server that TAXI MIKE sent you! Where is the Best... Bar-B-Q – Tony Roma's (403) 760-8540 From steaks & burgers to chicken & ribs! 138 Banff Ave. Beef - Bumper's 762-2622 603 Banff Ave. Great Alberta Beef and an "all you can eat" salad bar. Brunch - Bison Mtn. Bistro 762-5550 Excellent Saturday & Sunday brunch! 211 Bear St. Burger - Bruno's 762-8115 304 Caribou St. Tasty, tasy burgers with a multitude of options! Chicken - Balkan 762-3454 120 Banff Ave. Try the Athenian baked stuffed chicken breast. mmm! Curry - Pad Thai 762-4911 110 Banff Ave. Red or Green Curries. Beef, chicken or tofu. Nice prices too! Dessert - Evergreen 762-3307 459 Banff Ave. I've gone there just for dessert! Fantastic selection! Fish & Chips - St. James's Gate 762-9355 207 Wolf St. Mouth-watering, Ale battered Halibut filet with golden fries! Fondue - Ticino 762-3848 415 Banff Ave. Fantastic fondues from Swiss cheese to beef & seafood. Late Night - Eddy's 762-2230 137 Banff Ave. Serving gourmet burgers, usually till 3am. Next door to Hoodoo. Old Style - Timber's 762-8987 204 Wolf St. Classic Home-cooked comfort food created by Chef Nigel! Pizza - Athena Pizza 762-4022 110 Banff Ave. Just ask any local! Dine in or fast & free delivery. Prime Rib - Bumper's 762-2622 603 Banff Ave. If you haven't been to Bumper's... you haven't been to Banff! Poutine - Carlito's 762-8844 501 Banff Ave. The local French Canadian choice at the Banff Inn. Rattle Snake - Grizzly House 762-4055 207 Banff Ave. Alligator, Buffalo, Elk, Shark... a very unique place! Ribs - Tony Roma's 760-8540 138 Banff Ave. World Famous ribs and a great view of Banff Avenue! Salads - Earls 762-4414 229 Banff Ave. The best selection I've seen in Banff. Sides or Entrées. Salad Bar - Bumper's 762-2622 603 Banff Ave. Featuring the only "all you can eat" salad bar in town! Sandwiches - Evelyn's 762-0352 201 Banff Ave. Fat, just like you expect them. Eat in or take out. Seafood - Fuze 760-0853 110 Banff Ave. Fine dining including fantastic seafood and more! Sushi - Miki 762-0600 600 Banff Ave. Sushi is their specialty! Enjoy Japanese cuisine with a nice view as well. Vegetarian - Nourish 760-3933 2nd fl. 215 Banff Ave. Featuring an all vegetarian menu in a quiet, cozy atmosphere! Online at www.TaxiMike.com Best... Patio Rose & Crown (403) 762-2121 202 Banff Ave. Rooftop patio with spectacular views. Where the locals' go! Elk & Oarsman 762-4616 119 Banff Ave. 360° view of Rundle, Sulphur, Cascade & Norquay mountains. Melissa's 762-5511 218 Lynx St. This small patio gets great afternoon & evening sunshine! Bison Mtn. Bistro 762-5550 211 Bear St. Nice, casual rooftop patio overlooking Bear Street. Juniper Bistro 763-6205 Norquay Rd. Great view of the Town of Banff and surrounding mountains. Timbers Food Co. 762-8987 204 Wolf St. Features great sunshine and people watching all day long! Pub/Bar Pump & Tap 760-6610 215 Banff Ave. Rockin' tunes and cheap drinks in this small local bar. Magpie & Stump 762-4067 203 Caribou St. Perfect drinks from Hunty, Julien, Sean, Alex or Amanda! Bumper's Bar 762-2622 603 Banff Ave. Rustic log furniture and lots of old Banff memorabilia. The Paddock 760-8543 132 Banff Ave. Another local secret! Comfy chairs, pool tables, VLT's. Great food too! St. James's Gate 762-9355 207 Wolf St. 24 different beers on tap from all over the world. Tommy's 762-8888 120 Banff Ave. Banff's Neighbourhood pub. Casual with great comfort food! The Devil's Gap 762-8800 306 Caribou St. Head Bangers Haven! Featuring all types of music! Lounge Maple Leaf 760-7680 137 Banff Ave. The best downtown! I like the big leather chairs! Saltlik Lounge 762-2467 221 Bear St. Very classy atmosphere. Nice row of TVs at the bar! Tony Roma's Lounge 760-8540 138 Banff Ave. Tucked in the back of the Mt. Royal Hotel. Full menu available. Hoodoo Lounge 760-8636 137 Banff Ave. Their bartenders will create whatever your heart desires! Eddy's 762-2230 137 Banff Ave. Great beverages and burgers from this New small eatery! Cheap Drinks Voyager Lounge 760-7790 555 Banff Ave. Come visit Bammer, John, J.J., or the lovely LA at this local watering hole! Pump & Tap 760-6610 215 Banff Ave. A bit o' Britain downstairs in Sundance Mall. Tommy's 762-8888 120 Banff Ave. The locals' neighbourhood pub with nice regular prices! +Tell your Server that TAXI MIKE sent you! Best... Live Entertainment Rose & Crown (403) 762-2121 202 Banff Ave. Live 7 nights a week. Blues, Reggae, Funk, Pop. Dancing encouraged! Saltlik 762-2467 221 Bear St. Thursday live jazz, blues, acoustic... Also SIN Sunday DJ! Bruno's 762-8115 304 Caribou St. Wednesday Open Mic night and Local Musicians on Thursday! St. James's Gate 762-9355 207 Wolf St. Friday & Saturday Live Bands featuring Celtic Rock and more. Wild Bills 762-0333 201 Banff Ave. Usually Country but sometimes Big Ticket Shows. Sports Bar Melissa's - upstairs 762-5511 218 Lynx St. Every NHL game, soccer, rugby and more. The locals' choice! Saltlik Lounge 762-2467 221 Bear St. The bar in the lounge sports 6 TVs for all the action! Pump & Tap 760-6610 215 Banff Ave. Featuring Soccer, NHL, Rugby etc. at this small & cozy pub! Elk & Oarsman 762-4616 119 Banff Ave. Big TVs. on every wall. Not a bad seat in the place! Before the Nightclub Pump & Tap 760-6610 215 Banff Ave. Very popular with the locals before hitting the hotspots! Tommy's 762-8888 120 Banff Ave. Putting the "T" in T&A (Tommy's & Aurora's) Magpie & Stump 762-4067 203 Caribou St. Very popular from early afternoon to late night. Melissa's - upstairs 762-5511 218 Lynx St. The local spot for a drink & a shake! Free popcorn! Hottest Nightclub The Aurora Night Club 110 Banff Ave. Banff's Ultimate Night Club! Where the Action is! 760-5300 Hoodoo Lounge 760-8636 137 Banff Ave. Funky lounge with a hoppin' dance floor! TAXI MIKE is your Designated Driver! 762-0000 Best... New Restaurant Boston Pizza (403) 762-2192 2nd fl. 225 Banff Ave. New family friendly dining experience and sports bar. Steaks Saltlik 762-2467 221 Bear St. Cooked in a super hot oven to seal the flavour in! Bumpers 762-2622 603 Banff Ave. They call it "The Beef House" for good reason! Earls 762-4414 229 Banff Ave. Nice cuts, all steaks are AAA! Mmm mmm good! El Toro 762-2520 429 Banff Ave. In a word... Excellent! Chateaubriand recommended. Melissa's 762-5511 218 Lynx St. One of Banff's original steakhouses! A local choice! Happy Hour Voyager all day long, Pump Noon-close, Paddock 2-6+free pool, Eddy's 2-5, Rose 4-6 (fri-sun), Mel's 4-7, Saltlik 4-7 (m-f), Elk&Oar 4-7 (friday), Gate 5-7 (All-day, all-night!) Cheap Night (All-day, all-night!) Everyday: Voy everything Mel's hi-balls, Black Label pints & jugs, shooters Bruno's domestic beer, hi-balls, pints Tommy's beer, hi-balls Pump Black Label, hiballs Magpie daily special Sunday to Friday Devil hiballs, tallboys, jugs Sunday Tommy's rye, rum, vodka Earl's martinis Saltlik Industry Night (9:30pm) beer, hiballs, martinis Elk jugs Spag Caesars Aurora draft, Kokanee Monday Tommy's rye, rum, vodka Earl's margaritas, 4-Buds Bison bottles, draft, cocktails Rose Keiths Elk Honey Brown, No 20 Spag Kokanee pints WBills Pil mug, white rum Hoodoo Mad Monday everything Tuesday Rose Sleemans, free pool Tommy's rye, rum, vodka Earl's bellini Elk Elk lager Spag martinis WBills Rick white mug, vodka, Karaokee jugs Hoodoo Rude Boy's keg party Wednesday Tommy's rye, rum, vodka Rose Big Rock Spag select wine Magpie Dos Equis amber & lager Earl's draft beer Elk Elk lager WBills Kokanee mug, rye Aurora double hiballs, premiums, deluxes Thursday Tommy's beer, hi-balls Magpie thirsty Thursday litre Pilsner Paddock domestic beer, hi-balls Rose jug night Earl's tropical cocktails Saltlik martinis Elk NHL beer Spag select wine bottles WBills Rick red mug, dark rum Hoodoo Jager Friday Earl's martinis Tommy's beer & hiballs Elk draft, bottles, hiballs, select wine (4-6:30) Spag Bellini Magpie Sol WBills Coors lite mug, Corona, gin Aurora Rev, come party with Bacardi breezers etc. Hoodoo Fish Bowls (triples) Saturday Earl's martinis Tommy's beer & hiballs Elk martinis, featured wine Devil hiballs, tallboys, jugs Hoodoo vodka Red Bull. Liquor Stores A Liquor Store 10am-midnite (403) 762-8246 304 Caribou St. Banff Wine Store 10am-11pm 762-3465 302 Caribou St. Cascade Liquor Depot 10am-11pm 762-2518 Wolf&Marten St. Local's Liquor 11am-2am 760-BEER (760-2337) Sundance Mall Sidestreet Liquor 10am-midnite 760-7666 119 Banff Ave. Springs Liquor Store noon-midnite 762-2155 Banff Springs Hotel Tunnel Mtn. Beer & Wine 4pm-10pm 762-3306 800 Tunnel Mtn. Voyager Inn noon-10pm 760-7791 555 Banff Ave. Liquor Delivery 5pm-midnite 762-TO-GO (762-8646)
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