Block Kitchen + Bar

5 Banff Ave #201, Banff
(403) 985-2887

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Kaitlin Cowell

Absolutely delicious!! 10/10 recommend!!

He Wenyan

soooooo goood the best mussel I’ve ever tasted

Avery

Comment Update:

Now, you’re telling me that my comment is disrespectful to your staff. May I ask—when your server treated us with clear discrimination on Thursday night, did she consider showing us any respect? Your response is honestly laughable. You demand respect from your customers while showing none in return. That’s exactly why some people experience discrimination in your restaurant—you only care about protecting yourselves, never about how you treat others.

Original Comment:

Response to the owner: The Asian female server who served us is the one in the bottom left corner of the photo on your website. I have a general idea of where she is from. Instead of assuming that I am leaving a malicious review, perhaps you should take this opportunity to reflect on the quality of your service.

We dined at your restaurant on Thursday evening and were deeply disappointed by the behavior of an Asian female server. Throughout the entire meal, she ignored our requests, showed a terrible attitude, and didn’t even offer us basic items like napkins or plates. It was blatant discrimination. Strikingly, she treated other white customers with noticeable politeness and attentiveness.

It’s hard to believe that in 2025, such discriminatory behavior still occurs. One can’t help but wonder if this server has struggled with identity issues and is now seeking a false sense of superiority through such unacceptable conduct.

Please stop reporting and removing my review. Doing so only makes your business appear guilty and unwilling to face its own problems. Just like your server, you’re choosing to discriminate and avoid accountability instead of reflecting and improving.

Rob Jones

Food is in the perfect sweet spot between sophisticated and casual. Couldn't pick a favourite dish as everything was so delicious. When we asked at the brewery where to eat in Banff, the staff responded passionately with Block and we can see why!

Lisa Huang

There was a table of four available and we asked nicely if our group of five can just squeeze in there (with my sister being pretty young and small also). Owner was super rude and didn’t even consider it and rambled on about being a firm small restaurant unwilling to bend its rules and that we should just come back in an hour.

Lina Araujo

Thé burgers and the mojito were so delicious!
We were visiting Banff for first time and this was a great surprise 😊

Cristina Merino

The burger was to die for! Highly recommend coming out here and having some food and a a drink. The people working here are also super attentive and friendly!

Jakob Weber

I'm impressed by this small bar & restaurant. The Asian fusion menu has a great variety with a long list of daily specials. I had the red curry with prawns, naan and rice, and I loved it. The 3 dips starter with naan was lovely, too.
Our Bartender Steve was as professional as entertaining - great service!

Darren

Stopped for a late lunch, a really cool little place really good food, the best edamame for a long time, great Shishito peppers, Katsu curry and Bai Bun.
Good music as well

D H

This is a great little bar for dinner with friends or family. The food and drinks are delicious, and the restaurant has a really nice vibe. If you’re planning to come during a busy time, I recommend arriving early — otherwise, you might have to wait for a table.

Andrew DL

Very friendly staff and food is delicious!! Not much tables inside.

Aga Henschel

Amazing food and service ! Thank you. For a wonderful experience!

Michael Bean

Excellent food, good service, and a small, intimate atmosphere. We had a hard time choosing what to get given the diverse menu, I ended up with a bison burger that smashed it out of the park.

Mario Lemonde

Nice place. Food is so tasty. Drinks are awesome.

Local Guide

Food we had was ok and the bartender with glasses was pretty rude, we almost wanted to leave cause of it

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