The Bison Restaurant & Terrace
4.6/5 | Elegant, farm-to-table fine dining overlooking the Rocky Mountains.
The Bison is an absolute pillar of Banff’s high-end culinary landscape, showcasing an open kitchen where chefs prepare sustainably sourced Canadian wild game and regional meats. Boasting a sun-drenched seasonal terrace, it pairs sophisticated alpine menus with panoramic mountain backdrops.
Authentic Canadian Wild Game
It is one of the premier locations to experience exceptionally prepared local bison, elk, and regional Alberta beef.
Top Reasons to Dine at the Bison
Panoramic Mountain Terrace
The outdoor rooftop patio offers stunning, unobstructed views of Mount Rundle while you dine.
Immersive Open-Kitchen Theater
Watching the culinary team craft artful, seasonal plates adds a layer of engaging entertainment to your meal.
Food & Vibe
Farm-to-Table Fine Dining with Panoramic Alpine Views
Showcasing the best of regional Alberta produce, organic meats, and sustainably caught fish, The Bison offers an exquisite farm-to-table dining experience centred around seasonal Canadian flavours. Guests dine in a rustic-chic room with an open kitchen, or step onto the rooftop terrace for unmatched views of the surrounding peaks.
Regionally Sourced Mountain Game
The Bison specializes in celebrating authentic Canadian terroir, highlighting seasonal meats, locally gathered berries, and root vegetables sourced straight from Albertan and British Columbian farmers.
Alternative Restaurants to the Bison
Chuck’s Steakhouse
Best for dedicated beef connoisseurs. Go for premium, in-house dry-aged Alberta steaks served in a classy, ranch-inspired setting. It differs by narrowing its focus strictly to high-end steaks rather than a diverse, wild-game Canadian menu.
The Juniper Bistro
Best for casual diners seeking panoramic views. Go for a relaxed, sustainable menu with unmatched valley vistas on a scenic mountainside. It differs by presenting a more informal, bohemian environment away from the busy main street.
1888 Chop House
Best for ultra-luxury traditional fine dining. Go for five-star steak and seafood service inside the historic Fairmont Banff Springs. It differs by being an opulent, formal hotel dining room rather than a trendy, independent downtown venue.
The Bison Restaurant & Terrace
Location
211 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1B4, Canada
Hours
Dinner: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Daily) | Sunday Brunch: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Parking
Bow Avenue (Free - 9 Hour Limit)
Bear Street ($7.00/Hour)
Bear Street Parkade ($7.00/Hour)