Exceptional food and service! We arrived yesterday before the Debaters show and the dining room was full. The team was able to seat us quickly and the service was kind and efficient and the food was delicious and hot. Very impressive for such a busy evening. Looking forward to visiting again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David
Very poor planning in terms of seating guests. Unnecessary very long lineups. Also should have a separate line for their coffee/snack take out area.
sue hayduk
Great experience
Danielle Tardif
MacLab Bistro is great during the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. Food is good. Homemade soups are great for lunch. Tuna poke bowl was good. Thai curry with tofu was very delicious. Dumplings were akin to Tibetan momos. Very lively ambiance after the evening festival programs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Laura Hattrick
Delicious food , and amazing staff and service! The views are incredible too ! Totally recommend if you want to step away from town for a bit . Lots of free convenient parking available there too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hazel Garcia
Good food and best view for Sunday brunch. Service superb and staff were very accommodating to our requests. Definitely worth 1.5 hours drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
iris chu
Everything is better than expected. Food portions is big enough and tastes good. The burger is very juicy and the Chicken Salad Bowl with perfect dressing, I pretty like the cheese on top.
We also ordered hot chocolate and hot latte.
The scene is just amazing.
No long queue and free parking space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emmanuel
Just such an impressive view and excellent food 😀 Been here 2 days, came here 3 times 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kahawihson Horne
I don’t know if I personally did something to the stuff-none of whom I have ever met in my life-but twice in two days I’ve walked in, got a cold look and the back of their head while I wait to be seated, eventually seated myself, and got completely ignored while others around me (many of who arrived much later) were served and other tables had their drinks refilled.
I don’t usually complain or take the time to write a review but this is the worst service I’ve ever had. I can appreciate that it’s a stressful job, but I’ve worked in a restaurant myself in far less pleasant circumstances and had coworkers who were having a terrible time in and out of work, but none of us ever behaved like that . Honestly it really weirded me out because I do not know any of these people but the treatment I received almost came across as personal dislike.
First time I ever didn’t give a tip and just left the restaurant.
Julie Ropson
Super great! Of all the times I've been to Banff, I've never even thought of going here. I went to visit my brother and we had lunch here. So many wonderful vegan options. Absolutely loved the bowl I got!
Great location and service. Had a snack and cup of camomile tea after a swim in the pool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vafa Adib
We’ve been visiting Maclab Bistro for years, and it never disappoints. This visit was no exception—fantastic food as always, and the dessert was a standout: beautifully presented, absolutely delicious, and worthy of its own spotlight (video attached!).
The staff are consistently accommodating and friendly, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Perched above Banff, the bistro offers stunning nighttime views of the city and Sulphur Mountain—an unforgettable backdrop to an already memorable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Connie Poppino
Great coffee. Dinner was a lot of food, but so-so. They seem understaffed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jess T
Bison burger was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Gregory Osmond
I just love this place. It’s one of the nicest spots in Banff. The Banff Centre is wonderful to walk around and then finish with a meal at this place. Very attentive service, amazing food, huge space, great views, easy parking, away from the crowds - I could go on!
Exceptional food and service! We arrived yesterday before the Debaters show and the dining room was full. The team was able to seat us quickly and the service was kind and efficient and the food was delicious and hot. Very impressive for such a busy evening. Looking forward to visiting again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very poor planning in terms of seating guests. Unnecessary very long lineups.
Also should have a separate line for their coffee/snack take out area.
Great experience
MacLab Bistro is great during the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. Food is good. Homemade soups are great for lunch. Tuna poke bowl was good. Thai curry with tofu was very delicious.
Dumplings were akin to Tibetan momos.
Very lively ambiance after the evening festival programs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Delicious food , and amazing staff and service! The views are incredible too ! Totally recommend if you want to step away from town for a bit . Lots of free convenient parking available there too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and best view for Sunday brunch. Service superb and staff were very accommodating to our requests. Definitely worth 1.5 hours drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything is better than expected.
Food portions is big enough and tastes good.
The burger is very juicy and the Chicken Salad Bowl with perfect dressing, I pretty like the cheese on top.
We also ordered hot chocolate and hot latte.
The scene is just amazing.
No long queue and free parking space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just such an impressive view and excellent food 😀 Been here 2 days, came here 3 times 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t know if I personally did something to the stuff-none of whom I have ever met in my life-but twice in two days I’ve walked in, got a cold look and the back of their head while I wait to be seated, eventually seated myself, and got completely ignored while others around me (many of who arrived much later) were served and other tables had their drinks refilled.
I don’t usually complain or take the time to write a review but this is the worst service I’ve ever had. I can appreciate that it’s a stressful job, but I’ve worked in a restaurant myself in far less pleasant circumstances and had coworkers who were having a terrible time in and out of work, but none of us ever behaved like that . Honestly it really weirded me out because I do not know any of these people but the treatment I received almost came across as personal dislike.
First time I ever didn’t give a tip and just left the restaurant.
Super great! Of all the times I've been to Banff, I've never even thought of going here. I went to visit my brother and we had lunch here. So many wonderful vegan options. Absolutely loved the bowl I got!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great location and service. Had a snack and cup of camomile tea after a swim in the pool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been visiting Maclab Bistro for years, and it never disappoints. This visit was no exception—fantastic food as always, and the dessert was a standout: beautifully presented, absolutely delicious, and worthy of its own spotlight (video attached!).
The staff are consistently accommodating and friendly, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Perched above Banff, the bistro offers stunning nighttime views of the city and Sulphur Mountain—an unforgettable backdrop to an already memorable meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee. Dinner was a lot of food, but so-so. They seem understaffed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Bison burger was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I just love this place. It’s one of the nicest spots in Banff. The Banff Centre is wonderful to walk around and then finish with a meal at this place. Very attentive service, amazing food, huge space, great views, easy parking, away from the crowds - I could go on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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