Dine at a beloved Banff spot with a 4.4-star rating. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, creative cocktails, and delicious food. Perfect for groups. Visit us!
This popular Banff establishment offers a lively and energetic atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for a night out. Diners frequently praise the excellent cocktails and the overall enjoyable dining experience. With a solid 4.4-star rating from over 500 reviews, it's clear this spot has won over many visitors. The menu features a range of appealing options, and the ambiance provides a perfect backdrop for socializing. Whether you're looking for a place to gather with friends or simply enjoy a well-crafted drink, this restaurant is a noteworthy choice in Banff.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Fantastic experience with Sam on the premier evening of the new menu. The new cocktails and appetizers we had the pleasure of ingesting were matched by the top notch service from our host Sam! Definitely worth revisiting 👌🏼 Banff Social has a great atmosphere with lots of energy, perfect for a night out in Banff. The food overall was enjoyable, and the cocktails were excellent. We tried the bison sirloin steak – while it was well-prepared, it was a bit too tender for my taste. Service was friendly and attentive, though it can get a little busy at times. Overall, still a solid spot to enjoy good food and drinks in a lively setting. My friend and I came in on Saturday night and we had an amazing time!! The hostess was lovely and sweet and our server Danny Ray gave us the best memorable experience. We planned on stopping in for a quick drink before our reso somewhere else and decided to stick around all night. I’d definitely recommend this place and Danny Ray as a server he was great!! I don’t know why it wasn’t more busy. The cocktails were amazing and unique and the brown butter wings and prosciutto and Brie were amazing! Will definitely be back.
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November 8, 2025
Fantastic experience with Sam on the premier evening of the new menu. The new cocktails and appetizers we had the pleasure of ingesting were matched by the top notch service from our host Sam! Definitely worth revisiting 👌🏼
October 4, 2025
Banff Social has a great atmosphere with lots of energy, perfect for a night out in Banff. The food overall was enjoyable, and the cocktails were excellent. We tried the bison sirloin steak – while it was well-prepared, it was a bit too tender for my taste. Service was friendly and attentive, though it can get a little busy at times. Overall, still a solid spot to enjoy good food and drinks in a lively setting.
November 10, 2025
My friend and I came in on Saturday night and we had an amazing time!! The hostess was lovely and sweet and our server Danny Ray gave us the best memorable experience. We planned on stopping in for a quick drink before our reso somewhere else and decided to stick around all night. I’d definitely recommend this place and Danny Ray as a server he was great!! I don’t know why it wasn’t more busy. The cocktails were amazing and unique and the brown butter wings and prosciutto and Brie were amazing! Will definitely be back.
September 9, 2025
We went here after we went to the visitor center, and the lady behind the desk recommended this place for dinner. We were at the in-between time so we basically had the whole place to ourselves. We sat inside, but they had a nice balcony that you could sit out on on the second floor. Service was amazing. He even talked to us for a while since we were one of the only tables there at the time. Food was absolutely delicious. My mom had the chicken sandwich. I had the bison burger I believe. One of the best burgers ever! If I’m ever in Banff again, I will definitely go here again.
October 26, 2025
It's my first time in Banff and I'm severely celiac - gluten allergy. Which makes finding a safe place to eat a bit tricky. But from the moment we walked in, all the staff was so welcoming and so sure they could accommodate me. In total, we interacted with 4 of the staff members. I was nervous, as I always am, as not everyone in past restaurants have really understood the challenge. But this team was exceptional, especially our server Pattie!!!! Matt and the management team are very lucky to have her on staff!!!! Pattie explained that even though less gluten free options were listed on the menu, they could modify many of the dishes to be safe. And she explained exactly how they would modify each dish when I wanted additional assurance they understood. I had the pasta dish (modified) to start, and then I had a gluten free & vegan chocolate mousse for dessert. Both were delicious!!!! And I did not get sick so that means they did a great job keeping me safe. I went with 4 friends who don't have allergies, and they all loved their meals. Pattie was so attentive, proactive offering things before we asked, regularly checked in to see if we needed anything else, didn't rush us at all when we took a bit of extra visiting while eating our desserts. At every opportunity, you could tell she was looking for ways to make our experience as special as possible. What a great place to celebrate my birthday. And the atmosphere & ambience itself of the restaurant itself was beautiful. We felt like VIPs from beginning to end! Thank you so much Pattie & team!!!
Features and amenities that make Banff Social special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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