Wonderful food and exceptional service. Wine recommendations were helpful and spot on. We ordered the chef's special T-Bone with whipped potatoes and brussel sprouts. Everything was delicious.
Ericka W
The hotel staff touted this restaurant as having the greatest steak in Banff. I have had a better steak at Texas Roadhouse.
Service was really slow. Our reservation was for 9 p.m., and we didn't leave until 11 p.m. Porterhouse lacked flavor, and the sides weren't impressive for the price.
We also ordered a sundae for dessert, but it seemed like gas station soft serve. The other pictures I've seen online from other customers show scoops of ice cream and not soft serve.
Ashley Ryder
We were really looking forward to dining at this restaurant during our honeymoon as a special dinner but unfortunately it fell very short of expectations.
As for the food, it didn’t live up to expectations. The mashed potatoes were mostly butter (& this comes from someone who loves butter) and the steak was overcooked. Among everything we ordered, the broccolini was the best part of the meal, which says a lot. Additionally, nobody came to check on us once we got our food for the chance to request send the steak back.
Overall, we expected better from a place that was highly recommended. While some of the staff was polite, others were somewhat condescending and not helpful. The atmosphere and food quality left a lot to be desired. In Banff/Canmore - there are plenty of other options I would suggest going to first.
Romi P
We were really looking forward to dining at the Fairmont restaurant, but unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We were seated at a table in what was essentially a hallway, right by the path to the washrooms and the main dining area. Constant foot traffic from servers, guests, and staff made it very uncomfortable, with absolutely no ambience. We asked to switch tables, but were told no.
As for the food, it didn’t live up to expectations. The chicken dish we ordered was unevenly cooked—burnt in some areas and undercooked in others. We had to send it back and request a new one, which further disrupted the experience. Among everything we ordered, the asparagus was the best part of the meal, which says a lot.
Overall, we expected better from a place with such a reputation. While the staff were polite, the atmosphere and food quality left a lot to be desired.
Guy Lagace
I had an outstanding experience at 1888 Chop House. The food was excellent—each dish was prepared to perfection and full of flavor. The service from our waiter, Adam, was exceptional—he was attentive, knowledgeable, and made our evening truly special. Highly recommend this place for a top-notch dining experience!
A S
My mom is extremely picky and still raved about how incredible the meal here was. They also have a huge variety of halal options.
Andrew Picken
Great atmosphere, service and above else food and drinks.
sydney goatcher
Everything about this meal and service were amazing!! We had some delicious cocktails to start and a Somali came over and recommended an amazing bottle of wine. Our food was superb, definitely exceeded our expectations! Our server, Morgan, was absolutely amazing and made our night extra special! Would highly recommend :)
Ana K
Fantastic dinner, and fantastic service to march. Adam waited on us through the evening and made sure we were well taken care of. He made our final night in Banff one to remember.
Came here for a post-engagement dinner. The service was impeccable and top notch (every staff member that we saw congratulated my fiance and me). The atmosphere was intimate and matched that of the hotel itself. The food, while good, was more standard than expected (e.g. my fiance felt the steak was good but no better than that at several other restaurants in Banff). In summary, this is a good place for a special occasion for service and atmosphere, not necessarily the food alone.
Anon Guide
One of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Fantastic service and what a view!
Daniel Frank
Morgan did an excellent job. We had what he said was his favorites and we’re not disappointed.
Matt Gesualdi
Tourist trap. Meals were ok nothing spectacular. Not worth it for what you pay.
Jeannine Whitmore
Amazing 26th anniversary dinner! Morgan was our server and provided amazing service !
Wonderful food and exceptional service. Wine recommendations were helpful and spot on. We ordered the chef's special T-Bone with whipped potatoes and brussel sprouts. Everything was delicious.
The hotel staff touted this restaurant as having the greatest steak in Banff. I have had a better steak at Texas Roadhouse.
Service was really slow. Our reservation was for 9 p.m., and we didn't leave until 11 p.m. Porterhouse lacked flavor, and the sides weren't impressive for the price.
We also ordered a sundae for dessert, but it seemed like gas station soft serve. The other pictures I've seen online from other customers show scoops of ice cream and not soft serve.
We were really looking forward to dining at this restaurant during our honeymoon as a special dinner but unfortunately it fell very short of expectations.
As for the food, it didn’t live up to expectations. The mashed potatoes were mostly butter (& this comes from someone who loves butter) and the steak was overcooked. Among everything we ordered, the broccolini was the best part of the meal, which says a lot. Additionally, nobody came to check on us once we got our food for the chance to request send the steak back.
Overall, we expected better from a place that was highly recommended. While some of the staff was polite, others were somewhat condescending and not helpful. The atmosphere and food quality left a lot to be desired. In Banff/Canmore - there are plenty of other options I would suggest going to first.
We were really looking forward to dining at the Fairmont restaurant, but unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We were seated at a table in what was essentially a hallway, right by the path to the washrooms and the main dining area. Constant foot traffic from servers, guests, and staff made it very uncomfortable, with absolutely no ambience. We asked to switch tables, but were told no.
As for the food, it didn’t live up to expectations. The chicken dish we ordered was unevenly cooked—burnt in some areas and undercooked in others. We had to send it back and request a new one, which further disrupted the experience. Among everything we ordered, the asparagus was the best part of the meal, which says a lot.
Overall, we expected better from a place with such a reputation. While the staff were polite, the atmosphere and food quality left a lot to be desired.
I had an outstanding experience at 1888 Chop House. The food was excellent—each dish was prepared to perfection and full of flavor. The service from our waiter, Adam, was exceptional—he was attentive, knowledgeable, and made our evening truly special. Highly recommend this place for a top-notch dining experience!
My mom is extremely picky and still raved about how incredible the meal here was. They also have a huge variety of halal options.
Great atmosphere, service and above else food and drinks.
Everything about this meal and service were amazing!! We had some delicious cocktails to start and a Somali came over and recommended an amazing bottle of wine. Our food was superb, definitely exceeded our expectations! Our server, Morgan, was absolutely amazing and made our night extra special! Would highly recommend :)
Fantastic dinner, and fantastic service to march. Adam waited on us through the evening and made sure we were well taken care of. He made our final night in Banff one to remember.
excellent food and service!
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here for a post-engagement dinner. The service was impeccable and top notch (every staff member that we saw congratulated my fiance and me). The atmosphere was intimate and matched that of the hotel itself. The food, while good, was more standard than expected (e.g. my fiance felt the steak was good but no better than that at several other restaurants in Banff).
In summary, this is a good place for a special occasion for service and atmosphere, not necessarily the food alone.
One of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Fantastic service and what a view!
Morgan did an excellent job. We had what he said was his favorites and we’re not disappointed.
Tourist trap. Meals were ok nothing spectacular. Not worth it for what you pay.
Amazing 26th anniversary dinner! Morgan was our server and provided amazing service !
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