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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! Natur'el 760-2511 103 Banff Ave. A pure luxury teahouse, spa, and boutique right downtown. Internet Café Cyberweb Café 762-9226 L.Level 215 Banff Ave. Fast Internet, great coffee, excellent service! Breakfast Melissa's 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. Breakfast served 'till 5 pm. 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. Same menu for dinner! 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 fare in a Mexican Cantina setting! Bison General Store 762-5550 211 Bear St. Featuring gourmet sandwiches, soups, and salads, deli style! 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! Lunch - Nice Tony Roma's 760-8540 138 Banff Ave. Very nice atmosphere, great food incl. 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! Earls 762-4414 229 Banff Ave. Great for lunch with lots of choices on a well rounded menu. All-Around Melissa's 762-5511 218 Lynx St. Lots of choices on three menus. Always a local favourite. Bruno's 762-8115 304 Caribou St. Named after Bruno Engler. Great food, nice casual atmosphere. +Tell your Server that TAXI MIKE sent you! Best... Dinner $$$$$ Le Beaujolais (403) 762-2712 212 Buffalo St. Simply the Best in town! Evergreen 762-3307 459 Banff Ave. Bistro inspired menu highlighting the best of Canada at the Delta Banff. Ticino 762-3848 415 Banff Ave. Excellent Swiss-Italian dining! The Banff bartender's choice. Dinner $$$$ Maple Leaf 760-7680 137 Banff Ave. A truly Canadian experience! Very nice, eh! Saltlik 762-2467 221 Bear St. Great steaks, nice ambiance, you can't go wrong! Fuze 760-0853 110 Banff Ave. From seafood to rack of lamb. 2nd floor, Clock Tower Mall. Café Soliel 762-2090 208 Caribou St. Excellent Mediterranean entrées at this cozy & intimate restaurant. Dinner $$$ Bumper's Beef 762-2622 603 Banff Ave. A little out of the way, but well worth it! Featuring Prime Rib! Giorgio's 762-5114 219 Banff Ave. Featuring great Italian entées in a warm and inviting setting. 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. Dinner $$ 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, casual 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! 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! 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 - St. James's Gate 762-9355 207 Wolf St. Mouth-watering with real cheddar and bacon. Chicken - Balkan 762-3454 120 Banff Ave. Try the baked stuffed chicken breast. mmm! Chicken - Earls 762-4414 229 Banff Ave. Nice chicken selection in every category. (on Wolf St.) 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! Mouth watering selection! Fish & Chips - Tony Roma's 760-8540 138 Banff Ave. Hand battered cod fillets, served with lightly seasoned fries. Mmm! Fondue - Ticino 762-3848 415 Banff Ave. Fantastic fondues from Swiss cheese to beef & seafood. Late Night - Rose & Crown 'till 12, Bruno's 'till 12, Magpie & Stump 'till 2, Subway 'till 3, Aardvarks 'till 4 am. 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! Rattle Snake - Grizzly House 762-4055 207 Banff Ave. Alligator, Buffalo, Elk, Shark... a very unique place! 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. Finer 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! www.TaxiMike.com mike@taximike.com. Best... Steaks Saltlik (403) 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! 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. 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. Popular with the locals... hidden in Clock Tower Mall. Delivery by Rocky Mtn Room Service 762-TOGO (8646) 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! Saltlik Lounge 762-2467 221 Bear St. Come for food and drinks and watch the locals go by. 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 Pump & Tap 760-6610 215 Banff Ave. Rockin' tunes and cheap drinks in this small local bar. Magpie & Stump 762-4067 203 Caribou St. Visit Hunty, Julien or Stu at the bar for your perfect drink! 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! Lounge Maple Leaf 760-7680 137 Banff Ave. The best downtown! I like the big leather chairs! Tony Roma's Lounge 760-8540 138 Banff Ave. Tucked in the back of the Mt. Royal Hotel. Full menu available. Banff Inn Lounge 762-8844 501 Banff Ave. Enjoy their new lounge with flat screen TVs and nice leather furniture! Hoodoo Lounge 760-8636 137 Banff Ave. Their bartenders will create whatever your heart desires! Heavy Metal Bar The Devil's Gap 762-8800 306 Caribou St. Head Bangers Haven! If Metal is your thing... this is the place! Cheap Drinks Voyager Lounge 760-7790 555 Banff Ave. Visit Bammer, Bennie or J.J. for the absolute cheapest drinks in town! 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! Magpie & Stump 762-4067 203 Caribou St. Live music Monday, Thursday & Saturday! Come check it out! Wild Bills 762-0333 201 Banff Ave. Usually Country but sometimes Big Ticket Shows. Sports Bar Melissa's - upstairs 762-5511 218 Lynx St. If it's on TV, it's on at Mel's! Banff's Ultimate sports bar! 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 hockey, soccer, football, and UFC at this small & cozy pub! Elk & Oarsman 762-4616 119 Banff Ave. All new plasma & LCD TVs. 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 after 10. Come say Hi to Hunty, Stu or Julien! Melissa's - upstairs 762-5511 218 Lynx St. Tues, Thurs & Saturdays are the best nights! Cheap, cheap cheap! 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! Please Don't Drink & Drive! Let TAXI MIKE give you a ride! 762-0000. Best...New Restaurant Chili's (403) 760-8502 461 Banff Ave. Mexican style comfort food in a nice wood\rock setting! Masala 760-6612 201 Wolf St. Authentic Indian cuisine in a nice quite atmosphere! Thai & Grill 762-3888 229 Caribou St. Stylish & modern decore. The Thai curry is their best seller! Hidden Restaurant Nourish 760-3933 2nd fl. 215 Banff Ave. Quaint cozy Vegetarian Bistro upstairs in Sundance Mall. Barpa Bill's Souvlaki 762-0377 223 Bear St. It's all Greek to Bill! Small but great food. Eat-in or take-out. Happy Hour Voyager all day long, Pump Noon-6, Paddock 3-6, Rose 4-6 (m-f), Bison 4-7 (m-f), Mel's 4-7, Saltlik 4-7 (m-f), Tommy's 4-7(m-th), Elk&Oar 4-6:30 (fri only), Gate 5-7, Pump 6-close, Devil 9-12, Bruno's 10-close, Magpie 10-close, Tommy's 12-close. usually starts at 9 p Cheap Night usually starts at 9 pm Everyday: Voy everything Pump (noon to close) rye, vodka hiballs, (noon -6pm) pints & jugs Magpie (10pm) almost everything Sunday: Rose Church night jugs, bottles, hi-balls Tommy's rye, rum, vodka Earl's martinis Saltlik Industry Night (9:30pm) beer, hiballs, martinis Elk jugs, Caesars Spag Caesars Bruno's (10pm) Jager, Kokanee bottles, Devil tall Pilsners, hiballs Aurora draft (till 11), Kokanee Monday: Tommy's rye, rum, vodka Earl's margaritas, 4-Buds Bison bottles, draft, cocktails Bruno's (10pm) beer, hiballs Rose Keiths Spag Kokanee pints Devil hiballs (till 12) Hoodoo everything (all night) Tuesday: Mel's (all day) beer, hi-balls Rose Sleemans HB, free pool Tommy's rye, rum, vodka Earl's bellini Elk Elk lager Spag martinis Devil hiballs (till 12) Hoodoo Kokanee, hiballs (till 11) Wednesday: Tommy's rye, rum, vodka Rose Grasshopper, Traditional Spag select wine Magpie Dos Equis amber & lager Earl's draft beer Devil Drink like your Dad tall boys, hiballs Aurora double your $$$ Thursday: Mel's (8pm) hi-balls Tommy's (all day) beer, hi-balls Rose Kokanee & gold jugs Earl's low balls Saltlik (9:30pm) martinis Elk NHL beer Spag select wine bottles Devil's welfare Thurs hiballs, tall Pilsner Aurora jugs & Buds Hoodoo hiballs (till 11), shooters Friday: Mel's (all day) assorted vodka drinks Earl's martinis Tommy's beer & hiballs (after 12) Elk draft, bottles, hiballs, select wine (4-6:30) Spag Bellini Magpie Sol Devil hiballs (till 11) Aurora Rev, come party with Bacardi (till 12) Hoodoo Fish Bowls (triples) Saturday: Mel's hi-balls (8pm) Earl's martinis Tommy's beer & hiballs (after 12) Gate Keiths Devil hiballs (till 11) Hoodoo Kokanee pints (till 11) Aurora martinis (till 12) Pool Tables: Rose, Paddock, Aurora, Hoodoo, Mel's, Pump, Bruno's, Waldhaus Pub Darts: Tommy's, Waldhaus Pub, Mel's NTN: Mel's VLT's: Voy, Pump, Bill's, Paddock. Wireless Internet: Bison Offtrack Betting: Hooligans, Canmore. Off Sales: Voy 10pm till 3am "generally" Paddock till 2:30am Pump till 2am Liquor Delivery 762-TOGO till 2 Liquor Stores A Liquor Store (403) 762-8246 304 Caribou St. Banff Wine Store 762-3465 302 Caribou St. Cascade Liquor Depot 762-2518 Wolf&Marten St. Local's Liquor 760-BEER (2337) Sundance Mall Sidestreet Liquor 760-7666 119 Banff Ave. Springs Liquor Store 762-2140 Banff Springs Hotel Tunnel Mtn. Beer & Wine 762-3306 800 Tunnel Mtn. Voyager Inn 760-7791 555 Banff Ave. Liquor Delivery (till 2 am) 762-TOGO (762-8646) Please Don't Drink & Drive! Let TAXI MIKE give you a ride! 762-0000

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