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Dining in Lake Louise
Food is generally good in Banff, although you pay handsomely for what you get. The difference in price between a simply okay meal in a theme restaurant and a nice meal in a classy dining room can be quite small. Service is often indifferent, as many restaurant staff members have become used to waiting on the in-and-out-in-a-hurry tour-bus crowds. An abundance of eateries line Banff Avenue, and most hotels have at least one dining room. The following recommendations are just the beginning of what's available in a very concentrated area.
Inexpensive--If you're really on a budget, you'll probably get used to the deli case at Safeway, at Martin and Elk streets, as even inexpensive food is costly here. Other favorites for cheap and quick food include Evelyn's Coffee Bar, 201 Banff Ave. (tel. 403/762-0352), for great home-baked muffins and rolls. The Jump Start Coffee and Sandwich Place, 206 Buffalo St. (tel. 403/762-0332), offers sandwiches, soup, salads, pastries, and picnics to go. For all-day and all-night pizza, head to Aardvark Pizza, 304a Caribou St. (tel. 403/762-5500), open daily to 4am.
Fairview Dining Room
111 Lake Louise Dr
Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 Phone: (403) 522-3511
Ask for a seat by the oversized windows and be rewarded with commanding views of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier. From start to finish, diners can expect professional and knowledgeable service amid exquisite surroundings. The menu explores a diverse selection of Canadian cuisine, ranging from venison to organic chicken, and decadent desserts. A trip to Lake Louise would be remiss without a meal in this elegant restaurant.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: 3 km up the hill from the village; in The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. 111 Lake Louise Dr T0L 1E0
Parking: on-site (fee) and valet.
Hours: 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; hours may vary off season.
Price: Dinner: $25.00 - $37.00
Credit Cards: AE, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: required.
Post Hotel Dining Room
200 Pipestone Rd
Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 Phone: (403) 522-3989
Delicious food lends to the restaurant's exceptional reputation. European classics are wonderfully flavorful and colorfully presented. A less extensive menu is offered at lunch. A cigar room is available.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Just w of main intersection; in village; in Post Hotel & Spa. 200 Pipestone Rd T0L 1E0
Parking: on-site.
Hours: Open 3/1-10/31 & 12/9-2/29; 7-11 am, 11:30-2 & 5-10 pm. Closed: 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $9.00 - $28.00, Dinner: $28.00 - $46.00
Credit Cards: AE, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Continental
Reservations: suggested, for dinner.
Baker Creek Bistro
Bow Valley Pkwy
Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 Phone: (403) 522-2182
The bistro's cozy, log-cabin setting sustains a warm-spirited ambience. Among regional dishes are lamb chops, baked chicken and beef tenderloin, with an accent on fresh herbs and spices and hearty portions.
Features: Cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: 11 km e on Hwy 1A (Bow Valley Pkwy). Bow Valley Pkwy T0L 1E0
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 7 am-10, noon-2 & 5-10 pm; seasonal hours vary.
Price: Lunch: $8.00 - $12.00, Dinner: $20.00 - $35.00
Credit Cards: MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: suggested.
Chateau Deli
111 Lake Louise Dr
Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 Phone: (403) 522-3511
At any hour of the day or night, you can stop in Chateau Deli for a custom-made sandwich, hot entree or visually appealing dessert. Don't be surprised if you encounter long lines at peak meal times. The wine list is limited.
Features: Casual dress; wine only.Semi accessibility.
Directions: 3 km up the hill from the village; in The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. 111 Lake Louise Dr T0L 1E0
Parking: on-site (fee) and valet.
Hours: 24 hours.
Price: Lunch: $5.00 - $9.00, Dinner: $5.00 - $9.00
Credit Cards: AE, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Deli/Subs/Sandwiches
Deer Lodge Dining Room
80 Lake Louise Dr
Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 Phone: (403) 552-3941
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: 3 km up hill from village; in Deer Lodge Hotel. 80 Lake Louise Dr T0L 1E0
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 5 pm-10 pm.
Price: Dinner: $20.00 - $45.00
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: suggested.
Elkhorn Dining Room
Mile 22, Bow Lake, Icefields Pkwy
Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 Phone: (403) 522-2167
The cozy dining room features a creative and fine selection of regional cuisine, ranging from sea bass to venison to salmon. The wood interior has high ceilings and a large fireplace. Friendly, attentive service and a cozy, alpine atmosphere add to the experience.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Hwy 93, (40 km) n; in Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Mile 22, Bow Lake, Icefields Pkwy T0L 1E0
Parking: on-site.
Hours: Open 3/1-10/1 & 2/1-2/29; 7:30 am-9:30 pm.
Price: Lunch: $15.00 - $25.00, Dinner: $20.00 - $32.00
Credit Cards: MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: required, for dinner.
Laggan's Mountain Bakery
101 Lake Louise Dr
Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 Phone: (403) 522-2017
Most restaurants in the village are inside hotels, but Laggan's Mountain Bakery is not among them. Pair one of the soups of the day with a freshly made sandwich, then end your tasty repast with one of the irresistible baked goods.
Features: Casual dress.
Directions: Centre; in Samson Mall. 101 Lake Louise Dr T0L 1E0
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 6 am-7 pm.
Price: Lunch: $6.00 - $7.00, Dinner: $6.00 - $7.00
Cuisine Type: Deli/Subs/Sandwiches
Lake Louise Station
200 Sentinel Rd
Lake Louise AB T0L 1E0 Phone: (403) 522-2600
This restaurant is located in a beautifully restored heritage railway station that includes a 1925 dining car. The progressive Continental cuisine offers lasagna, chicken, pork ribs, stuffed halibut, salmon, rack of lamb and even build-your-own pizza.
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: From 4-way stop, just s via underpass, then 1 km w. 200 Sentinel Rd T0L 1E0
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm; to 6 pm 10/1-5/15. Closed: 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $7.00 - $10.00, Dinner: $13.00 - $28.00
Credit Cards: MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Canadian
Reservations: suggested.
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